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Mar 17, 2026
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RNUR 2052 - Complex Health Alterations I
Academic Division: Nursing (01282)
4 Credit(s)
This course is a continuation of prior medical surgical nursing courses and is a companion to Complex Health Alterations II. Evidence-based practice serves as the foundation for safe, client-centered care of clients experiencing various complex physiological disorders. Psychological and psychosocial effects associated with various disorders are also analyzed. Critical thinking, prioritization, and delegation are emphasized as students evaluate roles and responsibilities of the developing nurse and collaborate within the healthcare team. Clinical judgement and professional communication are incorporated as the student synthesizes a plan of care for clients experiencing both actual and potential health alterations. 1 Clinical Hour(s); 0 Cooperative Work Hour(s); 0 Directed Practice Hour(s);
1 Lab Hour(s)
2 Lecture Hour(s);
0 Practicum Hour(s); 0 Seminar Hour(s);
Required Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite(s): RNUR 1070 or RNUR 1125; or RNUR 1054 & RNUR 1060
Required Concurrent Course(s): Co-requisite(s): Fall: BIOL-1550c Spring: CHEM-1030c
Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Co-requisite(s): Fall: BIOL-1550c Spring: CHEM-1030c
College Wide Outcomes
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College-Wide Learning Outcomes
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Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
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Communication – Written
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Communication – Speech
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Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
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Critical Thinking
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Critical Thinking Activity
Critical Thinking VALUE rubric
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Information Literacy
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Quantitative Literacy
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Student Learning Outcomes for Course
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Course Outcomes
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Assessments - - How it is met
& When it is met
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- Implement critical judgement skills to prioritize care to clients with complex health alterations. (II, IV, V, VI)
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Throughout term during clinical performance- Clinical Evaluation Tool
Critical thinking activity
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- Illustrate safety with therapeutic interventions using evidence-based practice in lab and clinical settings. (II, III, IV)
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Throughout term during clinical performance- Clinical Evaluation Tool
Quiz/exams and Final exam
Critical Thinking activity
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- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team with a common purpose to set goals, make decisions, and share resources and responsibilities. (I, III, V, VI)
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Throughout term during clinical performance- Clinical Evaluation Tool
Laboratory simulation- post simulation reflection
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- Adapt to the professional role through a commitment to lifelong learning, advocacy, legal, ethical, and professional standards.
(II, III, IV, V)
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Throughout term during clinical performance- Clinical Evaluation Tool
Quiz/exams and Final exam
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- Demonstrate effective communication skills to create awareness, impart knowledge, and promote therapeutic relationships between all participants involved in the areas of lecture, lab, and clinical. (I, III, VI)
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Throughout term during clinical performance- Clinical Evaluation Tool
Quiz/exams and Final exam
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- Combine therapeutic communication, safety, collaboration, critical judgment, and professionalism to promote client-centered care. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
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Throughout term during clinical performance- Clinical Evaluation Tool
Quiz/exams and Final exam
Critical thinking activity
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Standard Grading Scale
Undergraduate
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