NUR 208 - Care in Urgent and Community Settings

Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 15
Credit Hours: 10

Provides students with opportunities to learn and to apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to implement the roles of an associate degree registered nurse in providing care in a variety of settings. Theoretical concepts focus on the care of patients experiencing a health-related crisis such as a critical illness, an acute exacerbation of a chronic illness, or an end-stage disease. Students will also have the opportunity to gain knowledge and explore nursing practice in community-based settings.

Prerequisite: NUR 206 with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite: PSY 237 (may be completed prior to enrollment).