NURS 4486 Care of the Adult: Complex Concepts Level II

This course focuses on the care of adult clients experiencing complex and unstable health conditions, emphasizing the advancement of clinical judgment, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered care. Students examine alterations in multiple physiological systems and apply clinical reasoning to manage acute and chronic conditions with increased complexity across the adult lifespan.

Emphasis is placed on concepts such as perfusion, oxygenation, regulation, and multi-system interaction, with application to priority and evolving health concerns. Students analyze clinical data, identify patterns of change, and prioritize nursing interventions within the context of risk reduction, management of complications, and coordination of care.

The course supports the development of intermediate prioritization, decision-making, and collaboration, preparing students to respond to changing patient conditions in a variety of healthcare settings.


Credits

4