RNUR 2050 - Advanced Concepts in Nursing II

8 Credit(s)
This course is designed to assist the student in integrating and expanding concepts and skills learned in previous nursing courses. Critical thinking will be utilized in implementing the nursing process to maintain and/or restore optimal level health and behavioral adjustment for individuals with complex nursing needs. Theoretical content and clinical experiences will focus on the stress-adaptation process as it relates to the basic human needs of mental health and behavioral adjustment, oxygenation, nutrition and elimination, and safety and security. Skills of self-evaluation and work organization will be developed. Knowledge regarding basic and therapeutic communication concepts, diet therapy, pharmacology, developmental levels/tasks, community health and resources, culture, and ethical/legal boundaries are integrated in the course. Clinical experiences are planned which allow the student to meet the course objectives in different settings (acute care hospitals, psychiatric hospitals and community agencies) and may include different shift times. Semesters available: Day - F, Sp UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take RNUR 1070 or RNUR 1125
Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RNUR 2050C and RNUR 2050L
Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take CHEM 1030, and BIOL 1550