This clinical course is designed to provide practical experience in applying nursing concepts from PN 121 Nursing Care II to patients with medical-surgical and mental health diseases and disorders. The course will provide students with the opportunity to work in a variety of healthcare settings and gain hands-on experience with patients across the lifespan. Students will focus on summarizing the pathophysiology of diseases and disorders to provide comprehensive care to patients, while also learning how to document and communicate patient needs effectively to patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. The course will emphasize safe patient care, including the administration of medications and dosage calculation. Students will also learn how to provide patient-centered care to diverse patient populations. The course will cover the PN scope of practice, including delegation and collaboration with RNs Corequisite: PN 121
PN 122
