2010-2011 University Catalog 
  
2010-2011 University Catalog

NURS 509 - Introduction to Emergency Nursing

Credits: 3
Introduces emergency-care nursing, focusing on relevant pathophysiological disease processes, diagnostics, medical therapeutics and relevant technology as applied to emergency nursing. Focuses on care of multicultural clients across the life span, as well as the patient-family unit of care. Addresses collaboration and triage, as well as legal, ethical, and psychosocial issues. Course based on core curriculum of the Emergency Nursing Association (ENA)

Prerequisites
Admission to graduate program

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0