NUR 248 — Health & Illness Concepts II
Prerequisite: Second year standing in ADN-RN program This course builds on concepts covered in NUR 148 with an emphasis on acute disease processes. The nursing process will be utilized to discuss related materials in- cluding assessment and recognition of complications, abnormal lab/diagnostic findings, and medical and nursing interventions for each acute health condition. Learning will be reinforced in clinical experiences. The concepts of critical thinking and decision making in the role of a registered nurse will be emphasized. 3 lecture hours, 3 clinical hours