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Principles of Clinical Decision-Making (RNSG 1431)

Term: 2024-2025 Spring

Faculty

Letha K Colquitt
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Katelyn Elizabeth Smith
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Julie S Henderson
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Shuntane Y Reaves-Dean
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Catherine Renee Jones
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Michelle Lee Forgy
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Schedule

Mon, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (1/21/2025 - 5/16/2025) Location: MAIN HLTH

Description

Examination of selected principles related to the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of a profession. Emphasis on clinical decision making for clients in medical-surgical settings experiencing health problems involving fluid and electrolytes; perioperative care; pain; respiratory disorders; peripheral vascular disorders; immunologic disorders; and infectious disorders. Discussion of knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ ethical framework.
Prerequisites: BIOL 2301/2101, 2302/2102, and 2320/2120. PSYC 2301 and 2314; RNSG 1413, 1360.
Co-requisites: ENGL 1301; RNSG 1412 and 1460.