Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class SizeNot publishedCredits10.5PrerequisiteNURSE 305 or 410 with a grade of "C" or better; SOC 300 or SOC 480, or ANTH 310 or ANTH 481, with a grade of "C" or better. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course adapts concepts of safe and effective nursing care for diverse adults experiencing acute and chronic alterations across the wellness/illness continuum. It focuses on nursing management of the adult patient's response to physical and mental health alterations through the application of nursing knowledge, nursing process, and evidence-based practice. The clinical experience is designed to facilitate the development of the core competencies of clinical practice: communication, leadership, patient-centered care, professionalism, safety, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, informatics and technology, and quality improvement. Emphasis in clinical is placed on clinical judgment, interprofessional communication, patient-centered care, safety, and team collaboration. The course consists of the following hours: theory 81, applied theory 199, clinical hours 125 and out of course work 164. Applied theory refers to the utilization of theoretical concepts in real-world situations or practical settings. This approach bridges the gap between theory and practice, allowing for the effective application of theoretical knowledge to real-life situations.Usually HeldTue Wed, Mon 8:00am–12:30pm, Mon 8:00am–12:25pm, Mon 8:00am–2:25pm 