Nu 200 - Nursing II

Institution:

Southern Vermont College

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9 credits This is the second course in the entry-level Nursing program and builds on the knowledge, skills, values and experience acquired in the first nursing course. Knowledge development in this class focuses on therapeutic nursing management of the individual with commonly occurring disease processes. In addition, students are introduced to the principles and practices of mental health nursing with a strong focus on therapeutic communication skills and development of the nurse-patient relationship. Qualities of professional behaviors and the ethical and legal implications of nursing practice will be explored. The clinical experience allows students to further develop the psycho-motor, communication and critical- thinking skills necessary for nursing practice. Reflection through clinical journaling allows values important to the profession to be articulated and integrated into practice. Prerequisites: Nu 150 with a grade of C+ or higher and cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher

Credits:

9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.svc.edu

Phone Number:

(802) 447-6324

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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