COURSE NAME: NURS 420 NURSING OF THE CLIENT WITH COMPLEX ACUTE NEEDS
(jump to NURS 421)
CREDIT HOURS: 3
PREREQUISITES: Level II courses
COREQUISITES: NURS 421 Nursing of the Client with Complex Acute Needs: Clinical Laboratory

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

The nursing process in the care of clients with complex acute alterations in physiological and psychological functioning is emphasized. Advanced theoretical concepts are applied in the selection of therapeutic nursing interventions that successfully manipulate complex environmental factors to restore system balance and prevent further system imbalance. Collaborative relationships essential to providing holistic quality care for client systems with complex acute needs are discussed. Differences in the use of advanced technological support across the lifespan are presented. Legal, ethical, cultural and economic considerations associated with complex acute health problems are addressed.

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Apply the nursing process in the care of clients with complex acute health needs by integrating knowledge gained from nursing and related arts and sciences.
2. Explain the alteration in physiological and psychological functioning that result from complex acute changes in the client’s internal and external environment.
3. Differentiate among anticipated client system responses to complex acute health problems at various developmental stages and ages .
4. Analyze legal, ethical, cultural and economic issues associated with complex acute health care.
5. Explore professional standards and nursing research findings (including outcome research) in the care of the client.
6. Discuss the role of various team members in the application of clinical pathways and case management.
7. Explain health promotion and disease prevention strategies which could influence complex health care situations.

COURSE NAME: NURS 421 NURSING OF THE CLIENT WITH COMPLEX ACUTE NEEDS: CLINICAL LABORATORY
CREDIT HOURS: 1.5
COREQUISITES: NURS 420 Nursing of the Client with Complex Acute Needs

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Theoretical concepts from NURS 420 are applied in a clinical laboratory setting. Critical thinking and the nursing process are used to provide therapeutic nursing interventions with client systems experiencing complex acute alterations in physiological and psychological functioning. Emphasis is on mastery of advanced assessment techniques and interdisciplinary communication. Opportunities are provided for application of the concepts for using technically advanced therapeutics which support physiological functioning and maintain hemodynamic stability.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Apply theories and concepts to the nursing care of clients with complex acute needs.
2. Apply the nursing process using professional standards in the care of clients with complex acute needs.
3. Communicate appropriately with client system in crisis and stressful situations.
4. Use advanced technology in a safe and effective manner.
5. Use knowledge of legal, ethical, cultural and economic issues in providing outcomes based care.
6. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide care to clients with complex acute needs.
7. Relate current research findings to the care of clients with complex acute needs.