Builds on Health & Illness I & II, focusing on more complex and/or unstable client care situations some of which require strong recognition skills and rapid decision making. The evidence base supporting appropriate focused assessment and effective, efficient nursing intervention is explored. Life span and developmental factors, cultural variables, and legal aspects of care frame the ethical decision-making employed in client choices for treatment or palliative care within the acute care, psychiatric, and home health settings. Case scenarios incorporate prioritizing care needs, delegation and supervision, family & client teaching for discharge planning, home health care and/or end of life care. Nursing Professional Fee required. (Letter grade only.)
NURS 320T with grade C or better; and both NURS 320C and NURS 320L with grade CR.