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NURS 453

Nursing Care of the Individual III: Theory

Catalog2026-2027
Credits4 units
LevelUpper Division
Average gradeB
Standard

Overview

Description

Uses critical analyses and clinical reasoning in caring for diverse individuals with complex acute disease processes. Focuses on professional nursing practice including accountability for care coordination and interprofessional collaboration. Reinforces safety and complication recognition.

Requirements

Prerequisites

  • Admission to the Nursing major.
Original catalog text

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing major.

Units

Lecture4

Catalog Details

Offering

Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Terms

fall, spring

Core

CO9

Restrictions

Admission to the Nursing major.

Attributes

Standard

Learning Outcomes

  • synthesize client data and presentation to prioritize care needs.
  • prioritize changes in client condition to optimize client outcomes.
  • develop an individualized plan that collaborates with the client and support systems to provide comprehensive safe care.
  • evaluate client response to plan of care to respond to immediate need for interventions.
  • use independent judgment to anticipate needs and provide safe care interventions.
  • recognize potential complications to anticipate interventions.
  • develop professional nursing practice and self-advocacy strategies.