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Mar 17, 2026
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RNUR 2054 - Complex Health Alterations II
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 I. 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-2052
Required Concurrent Course(s): Co-requisite(s): Fall: BIOL-1550 Spring: CHEM-1030
Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Co-requisite(s): Fall: BIOL-1550 Spring: CHEM-1030
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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- Employ nursing knowledge, the nursing process, and ethical decision making to influence and support clinical judgement.
(II, IV, V, VI)
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Throughout term during clinical performance- Clinical Evaluation Tool
Critical thinking activity
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- Integrate evidence-based interventions and processes to promote safety and prevent errors to reduce harm and promote positive client outcomes. (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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- Foster constructive collaboration with members of the interprofessional team with a common purpose to create goals, share perspectives, and delegate responsibilities to reach desired outcomes. (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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- Assume principles of accountability, integrity, and responsibility as core values of professional nursing identity. (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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- Cultivate effective interpersonal communication and therapeutic relationships to advocate for clients and families within the scope of the graduate registered nurse.
(I, III, VI)
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Throughout term during clinical performance- Clinical Evaluation Tool
Quiz/exams and Final exam
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- Incorporate principles of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgement into the delivery of optimal 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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