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4554. Theory and Nursing Practice for Adult Acute Care

8.00 credits

Prerequisites: To enroll in this course, a student must have earned a C or better in NURS 4434; student must be accepted into Basic Nursing (CEIN/B.S.) Certificate Program.

Grading Basis: Graded

Critical examination of pharmacology, microbiology, nutrition, genetics, and pathophysiology as they relate to nursing care of adults experiencing acute and/or life threatening problems. Critical examination of theory, Research, and expert clinical practice supportive of nursing care with adults experiencing acute and/or life-threatening problems. Provides experience in clinical and simulation learning environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to the care of acutely ill adults. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in the delivery of interdisciplinary care. Apply selected nursing and interdisciplinary theories to the safe management of patient-centered care and the promotion of health for culturally diverse individuals and their families for acutely ill adults.


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Term Campus Instruction Mode Instructor Section Session Schedule Location Enrollment Notes
Fall 2023 Storrs Hybrid Wetmore, Carol
Brescia, Maryann
090 Reg Fr 8:30am‑11:30am
STRS WW01 42/42
Fall 2023 Storrs By Arrangement Wetmore, Carol 091C Reg Class meetings by arrangement 42/42
Fall 2023 Avery Point Hybrid Wetmore, Carol
Kobelski, Kimberly
N60 Reg Fr 8:30am‑11:30am
ACD 106 13/14
Fall 2023 Avery Point In Person Wetmore, Carol N61C Reg No Room Required - Clinical 13/14 CEIN Nursing Students only.
Fall 2023 Waterbury Hybrid Wetmore, Carol
Rembish, Melissa
W30 Reg Fr 8:30am‑11:30am
WTBY 333 28/30
Fall 2023 Waterbury By Arrangement Wetmore, Carol W31C Reg Class meetings by arrangement 28/30 CEIN Nursing Students only - St. Mary's Hospital.
Fall 2023 Stamford Hybrid Wetmore, Carol Z90 Reg Fr 8:30am‑11:30am
DWTN 139 24/25
Fall 2023 Stamford By Arrangement Wetmore, Carol Z97C Reg 24/25