NUR 21303 - Nursing IV

The theory content of this course introduces the nursing student to function as the associate degree registered nurse in providing nursing care in mental health care settings to adults experiencing emotional health care needs. Growth and developmental concepts are further discussed with emphasis on the adolescent. The nursing process, therapeutic communication, collaboration skills, technology use, teaching-learning, and legal/ethical principles of nursing practice are continued. The clinical component of this course utilizes mental health care settings to provide nursing care to adult patients.

Course Fee: $281

Offered: Fall, Summer

Semester Hours: 3
Clinical Hours: 3 per week
Lecture Hours: 2 per week
Prerequisite(s): NUR 20404, NUR 11206, NUR 11306 or NUR 11212 with a grade of “C” or better in theory and a “satisfactory” designation for clinical performance and successful completion of COM 11103 and ENG 11103.