Course Code: NURS 252
Academic Year: 2025-2026
Students gain competence in providing theory-based care for clients with multiple physical and psychosocial concerns by expanding their critical-thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Using scenarios and discussion students prioritize effective communication and collaborative approaches that maximize client outcomes. Their skills are built through in-class, online, self-directed and collaborative group learning. Students learn about sentinel events in health care systems and build the competencies needed to ensure client safety through specific interpersonal, professional and health care team communication strategies. Students focus on client centered care, resources available and evidence-informed practice to create realistic plans of care that respect client diversity and maximize client outcomes.