Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size40 studentsCredits6.5PrerequisiteNURS-506 (with a grade of C or better), and NURS-507 (with a grade of C or better). Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course focuses on advanced application of the nursing process in the care of critically ill adult and geriatric patients. The student will organize and discriminate data to establish priorities of care. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize refinement of clinical decision making, psychomotor skills and management of patient care in professional nursing practice. In addition, this course provides the senior nursing student the opportunity to integrate and apply previously learned skills/knowledge in the role of graduate nurse and prepare for professional responsibilities in employment. The student will participate as a pre-licensed preceptee member of the healthcare team and assume responsibility for a group of clients under the direct supervision of a qualified registered nurse and the assigned nursing instructor.Usually HeldWed 9:00am–10:50am, Wed 9:00am–11:50am 