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NURS 4300

PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE IN COMPLEX CLIENT SYSTEMS (8 cr.)

This course applies the patterns of knowing in nursing to individuals and families. The theoretical base facilitates empiric, aesthetic, ethical, and personal ways of knowing. Functional health patterns are applied in the provision of nursing care in homecare, hospice, community health, and mental health settings. Critical thinking in complex situations and refinement of therapeutic nurse-client relationships are emphasized. Theory and clinical components are included. Prerequisites: NURS 3600, 3700.