This course builds upon foundational nursing knowledge to deepen students' understanding of complex nursing care in non-acute medical environments. Emphasizing clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and advanced nursing skills, students will explore the management of chronic illnesses, complex patient needs, and multidisciplinary care coordination in settings such as long-term care facilities, skilled nursing centers, outpatient clinics, home health, hospice, and ambulatory surgical centers. Students will examine evidence-based approaches to assessment, treatment planning, medication management, symptom control, and psychosocial support tailored to non-acute care populations. The course also highlights ethical considerations, regulatory requirements, and leadership roles in promoting quality care and patient safety. Clinical experiences or simulations provide practical application of advanced nursing concepts to support safe, compassionate, and holistic care.
Prerequisites: NURS 101, NURS 101 C, NURS101D, NURS 102, NURS 102 C, NURS 102 D
Prerequisites
NURS102, 102C