May 04, 2024  
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2017-2018 
    
Yakima Valley College Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NRSE 221: Nursing V Practice

6 Cr
Quarters: F, W, S
This clinical course provides application of theoretical concepts in the nursing care of patients in acute and ambulatory care settings. The focus of the acute care experience is on the care of patients with complex health alterations in wellness. Clinical experiences in caring for intrapartum patients and pediatric patients are also offered. Opportunities for campus laboratory practice of selected skills are furnished. The course emphasizes the use of the nursing process to develop individualized nursing care plans for patients across the lifespan. The concepts of lifespan, communication, legal/ethical issues, pharmacology, nutrition, leadership, safety, health teaching, and culture are included.
Prerequisite: NRSE 210  and NRSE 211  both with a grade of C or better and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of NRSE 220  with a grade of C or better.