NUR2107 — Nursing Process III
7 Credits This course integrates curricular concepts and current evidence-based practice with a focus on patient-centered care in maternal, pediatric nursing and women’s health. Students apply the nursing process and clinical decision-making to promote, maintain, and restore health for developmentally and culturally diverse patients and families across the lifespan. Content emphasizes the integration of disease processes, physiological changes, behavioral health, and nutritional needs in the maternal, pediatric, women’s health and behavioral health settings. Students will further develop therapeutic communication skills, professionalism, and self-awareness to foster effective and goal-directed relationships. Quality and safety standards, legal and ethical considerations, and collaboration with the healthcare team are emphasized throughout theory and clinical experiences. Clinical learning occurs in inpatient and outpatient settings, including acute care, maternal-child, pediatric settings. Morning, afternoon, evening, and/or weekend clinical hours may be required. Clinicals take place either off campus at an affiliated healthcare facility or on campus in the simulation center. A medication calculation test will be administered, and students must achieve a minimum score of 90% to pass the course. Pre or (PLO 1) With assistance, implement fundamental teaching and learning principles for the maternal, pediatric, and women’s health patients. (PLO 2) Collaborate with the interprof
Prerequisites: ENG1113, NUR1201, NUR1209, NUR1302, BIOL2244