Description: Lecture, three hours; laboratory, three hours. Focus on theoretical foundations of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention as they relate to nursing care management in acute care settings for master's entry clinical nurse (MECN). Emphasis on application of relevant theories to MECN practice roles in health care systems through case study analysis, with focus on application to clinical practice settings that include culturally diverse populations. Introduction to concepts of communication, nursing process as clinical decision-making strategy, and critical thinking skills as essential to practice of professional nursing. Learning experiences in nursing skills laboratory and in clinical settings. Introduction to mathematical calculations and terminology used in clinical setting. Letter grading.

Units: 4.0