NUR 223 - Advanced Nursing II and Leadership/Management (7 Credits)

The focus of this course is on the use of the nursing process to meet the psychosocial and physiological needs of clients with complex health problems in various health care settings. Supportive nursing actions that require effective critical thinking skills are planned and implemented. Basic management and group process concepts are presented as additional tools for nurses to utilize as they learn new leadership and management roles. Lecture Hours: 91. Clinical Hours: 156 on a rotating basis. Prerequisite(s): NUR 216 , NUR 222 , NUR 255 , BIO 220 and ENG 151 with grades of “C” or better or permission of the department head. Corequisite(s): SOC 101 , and COM 101 or COM 200 . Course Fee: $140. Laboratory Fee: $59. Insurance: $18. Usually offered in the spring and summer.