NU 202: Nursing IV

NU 202 will prepare the second-year student to care for clients with complex psychosocial and medical-surgical needs. The nursing process will be applied to clients throughout the life span who are experiencing alteration in the following systems: metabolic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, sensory, neurological, and burns. New pediatric content is presented. In addition, pediatric disorders that the student was introduced to earlier in the program, are now discussed in more depth. There is a great deal of emphasis on clinical application of classroom theory and critical thinking. This is done through case studies, clinical vignettes, and discussion of situations encountered in the clinical setting. Clinical experiences will provide the student opportunity to increase their proficiency in caring for clients with complex health needs. Students will explore the professional and personal adjustments required for transition to the graduate nurse role. Students are expected to independently review theory from NU 101, NU 102, and NU 201 throughout this course.