NUR 216 - Advanced Concepts M-S Nursing II

5 Credits

Nursing 216 is a continuation of NUR 206, focusing on complex medical/surgical conditions of the high acuity patient. Builds on medical/surgical nursing theory, mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to developmentally and culturally diverse adult patients experiencing high acuity medical/surgical conditions. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse as applied in the acute care and high acuity settings. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 201, BIO 202, BIO 204, BIO 216, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR 106, NUR 109, NUR 112, NUR 150, NUR 206, NUR 211, NUR 212 with a grade of “C” or better

Corequisite(s): NUR 230