Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course focuses on the biological, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual changes patients and their families experience from diagnosis through treatment of acute and chronic medical conditions. This course builds on previous coursework, utilizing the nursing process, therapeutic communication and critical thinking in meeting the health care needs of adult individuals and families across the healthcare continuum. The focus is on adult patients throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on genitourinary, orthopedic, neurologic, and gastrointestinal disorders requiring surgery. Concepts of evidence-based practice will be integrated throughout the course. Concurrent clinical experiences in acute care settings, the operating room and post-anesthesia care units are designed to reinforce concepts learned and practiced during the course. This is a required course for the Nursing Program. (CSU) **A required $124 fee will be charged for materials.Usually HeldMon 12:30pm–3:35pm, Mon 8:00am–11:05am, Thu 12:30pm–3:35pm, Thu 8:00am–11:05am 