Nu 250 - Nursing IV

Institution:

Southern Vermont College

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Description:

9 credits This is the capstone course of the entry-level Nursing program. Students in this course examine health issues that are complex and encompass multiple systems. Students are introduced to the health care of the pediatric population, with increased focus on family-centered care across the lifespan. In the clinical setting, students demonstrate an ability to apply the nursing process to the care of individuals and families. Skill development reflects those psychomotor skills necessary for technical nursing care and skills necessary for critical thinking, therapeutic communication and teaching/ learning, with an introduction to leadership skills. In this course, students gain increased exposure to the acute care setting and are introduced to the practice of nursing in the home and community-based settings. At the completion of this course, students are poised to become caring and reflective members of the profession of nursing. Prerequisites: Nu 210 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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