NUR 4847 - Clinical Decision Making

3 credits
Prerequisites: NUR 3125 with a grade of “C” or higher; acceptance into the RN/BSN Program; current, valid, unencumbered RN license. This course is restricted to students who are accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. In order to enroll in the 3000 and 4000 level NUR courses, students must complete ENC 1101 , ENC 1102 , and STA 2023 with grades of “C” or higher. Students also must complete all science prerequisites as noted on the program page.
This course emphasizes critical thinking and clinical judgment of the professional nurse. The decision making role of the nurse to affect desired client outcomes in a variety of settings is examined. Critical thinking skills and the ability to utilize the nursing process in clinical decision making are emphasized. This course is available to students as an online course and a face-to-face format that is web-enhanced, requiring students to complete classroom and specific web-based assignments and activities.