Concepts of Nursing V: Clinical Decision Making (NUR 216)

Building upon integrated concepts of nursing, this course focuses on applying and utilizing skills in clinical decision-making. The student identifies health care needs of the individual and community by utilizing clinical reasoning and judgement with integration of the nursing process demonstrating quality nursing care in a structured, controlled environment. Emphasis is placed on working in a collaborative team setting utilizing appropriate communication skills and priority setting when caring for clients. This course is subject to a course fee.

Prerequisites

The following courses must be taken prior to this course
NUR 115 - Concepts of Nursing II: Caring for the Adult Client with Acute and Chronic Illness with a minimum grade of C within 1 year
NUR 116 - Concepts of Nursing III: Caring for Children and Childbearing Families with a minimum grade of C within 1 year
ENG 102 - English Composition II with a minimum grade of C
ESW 206 - Basic Nutrition with a minimum grade of C

Corequisites

The following courses must be taken along side this course
SOC 101- Introduction to Sociology. May be taken prior or during course.
NUR 215 - Concepts of Nursing IV: Care of the Adult Client with Complications to Acute and Chronic Illnesses
All clinical requirements must be completed, uploaded and approved through CastleBranch to be eligible to take this course.
Term Location Sections Available
2025 Spring Semester - 15 Week Sections
Blue Bell