NURS 4430 Nursing Care of the Complex Client with Multiple Problems

This course emphasizes synthesis of previous knowledge gained in the Adult Health Care courses. The nurse's role in the care of the critical complex client is emphasized. Utilization of critical thinking and problem solving skills are stressed.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

NURS 4426

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus: every spring — Athens Campus: every spring

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to make legal and ethical nursing practice decisions.
2. Demonstrate effective organizational skills in providing care to patients.
3. Implement a safe environment for all patients.
4. Implement safe drug therapy for all patients.
5. Incorporate available community resources in planning for the continuity of care for patients.
6. Utilize evidence-based practice in planning holistic patient centered care for the complex client.
7. Communicate and function in the application of nursing practice for patients with complex health problems.
8. Utilize critical thinking in the application of nursing practice for patients with complex health problems.
9. Implement technology in providing patient care in the critical care setting.
10. Synthesize knowledge of health promotion and disease management when planning care for patients experiencing complex health problems and disease management when caring for patients across the life span experiencing complex problems of ventilation, perfusion, cognition, movement, coordination, and renal function.
11. Integrate knowledge from health science courses when planning nursing care.
12. Demonstrate professionalism, including attention to appearance, demeanor, respect for self and others, and attention to professional boundaries with patients, families, and inter-professional health care team.