PNUR 157 Integrated Nursing Practice 2
6 Credits

This course builds on the foundation of Level 1 and emphasizes the development of clinical decision making, nursing assessments and interventions to promote the health of older adults. A variety of approaches (e.g., simulation) will help learners to integrate theory from Level 1 and 2 courses to provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care with older adults.,This course provides learners with the foundational knowledge for caring and professional communication in nursing. An experiential and self-reflective approach is used to develop self-awareness and interpersonal communication skills in the context of safe, competent and collaborative nursing practice. Topics include communication theory, the nurse-client relationship, therapeutic communication, cross-cultural communication and effective teamwork.

Prerequisites
Successful completion of Level 1 courses with minimum grade of B- and Consolidated Practice Experience 1. Corequisite Professional Communication 2; Professional Practice 2; Variations in Health 2, Health Promotion 2; Pharmacology 2.,Successful completion of Level 1 courses with minimum grade of B- and Consolidated Practice Experience 1.,Successful completion of Level 1 courses with minimum grade of B- and Consolidated Practice Experience 1. Professional Communication 2; Professional Practice 2; Variations in Health 2, Health Promotion 2; Pharmacology 2.,Corequisites Professional Communication 2; Professional Practice 2; Variations in Health 2, Health Promotion 2; Pharmacology 2.

Transfer Credits
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