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Nursing - Acute and Complex Care

Course Code
NURS 361  Credits
Title Acute and Complex Care 
Prerequisite NURS 280 NURS 282 NURS 285 
Course Outline Course Outline 
Description This course focuses on the nursing care of clients experiencing acute disruptions of health and/or end of life issues. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of theory and skills required to provide nursing care to clients with complex and/or unstable conditions. Evidence-based practice is used to support appropriate focused assessments, and effective, efficient nursing interventions. Knowledge of life span, developmental factors, cultural variables and legal aspects of care guide the ethical decision making in delivery of care.