This is the culminating course applying nursing concepts to multi-systems disease processes. The student will discuss safe, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care of the patient experiencing complex acute or chronic health problems. Nursing students will identify the role of the nurse as an advocate, educator, and leader within the health care team by ensuring care coordination and individualized holistic care of patients and their families.
Acceptance in LPN to BSN Pathway
Course Learning Outcomes
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Manage information and technology to promote communication, access research, and other reliable evidence, and mitigate error in a variety of healthcare systems.
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Manage information and technology to promote communication, access research, and other reliable evidence, and mitigate error in a variety of healthcare systems.
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Evaluate professional core values and behaviors that reflect baccalaureate nursing practice.
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Evaluate professional core values and behaviors that reflect baccalaureate nursing practice.
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Provide person-centered care for diverse populations to promote health and wellness.
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Utilize organizational leadership skills to collaborate with healthcare teams in a community and/or health care agency to promote safe and effective quality care.
Core Topics
Nursing care related to the following patient care concepts: care coordination, palliative care, end of life care, health disparities, communication and safety.
Complex, multi-system nursing exemplars will be highlighted.