NUR 226 Essentials Nursing Practice II

Guided by the AACN Essentials (2021), this course focuses on assessment of the health history and health status, including health promotion, of adult and geriatric clients. Students will engage in hands-on clinical experiences to apply health assessment techniques to guide nursing care within acute care settings. This clinical experience will allow students to use previously learned nursing skills and professional standards when planning and providing care. This course builds on previously acquired nursing skills and professional standards to enhance clinical judgment and person-centered care. This course includes 5 hours of classroom/didactic experience each week and 84 hours in an acute care clinical nursing experience. This course meets the Active Learning Experience (ALE) requirement.

Credits

1.5 Course Credits