NURS 462 - Care of The Adult With Complex Problems

Institution:

Widener University-Main Campus

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Description:

The course provides students with opportunities to increase nursing knowledge, integrate evidence-based findings, refine technical skills, develop proficiency in communication, and use the nursing process in providing culturally competent care to adult patients with complex acute and longterm health care needs. Prioritization of care through the use of clinical problem-solving and decision-making is discussed and applied. The clinical focus is on complex multisystem problems that involve individuals with diverse ethnic or cultural backgrounds in acute care settings. Opportunities for collaboration with other health care providers in the planning of care are provided. Demonstration of professional and ethical behaviors are stressed. Prerequisites: NURS 360, 361, 363, 364, 450, and 452. Pre- or corequisites: NURS 460, 471, 472. 7 semester hours

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.widener.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 499-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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