Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size44 studentsCredits3.5PrerequisiteNURS 192 C Corequisite: NURS 191 C Term hours: 27 lecture and 108 laboratory This course prepares the student to apply the nursing process and develop basic critical thinking within a spirit of inquiry firmly based in the science and art of nursing for safe patient centered care of the older adult in the medical-surgical setting Transfers ToCSUDescriptionStudents will recall and build upon course concepts (previous learning in N192) of patient centered care, safety, oxygenation, regulation and movement with healthy aging concepts,basic age-associated changes and preventive health considerations for the older adult. Using interdisciplinary teamwork and collaboration, this course socializes the beginning nursing student to the professional role of nursing as it relates to the care of the older adult and explores resources for evidence based practice. Models of health care delivery systems and quality improvement strategies will be introduced and explored. Professional nursing issues, ethical and legal standards, and professional communication related to older adult rights will be explored. $45 Materials Fee - PAYABLE AT REGISTRATION. (CSU)Usually HeldMon Tue 8:00am–9:30am, Tue 9:35am–12:05pm, Mon Tue 