NURS2230 · Nursing
Connell School of Nursing
This course focuses on the theoretical basis of the nursing care of adults across the life span with altered states of health. Emphasis is placed on beginning application of the clinical reasoning process with a focus on frequently occurring nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes for adults, in particular older adults. Evidence-based practice and standards of care are integrated throughout the course. The role and responsibilities of the nurse in the acute care setting including those related to quality, safety, ethics, and legal issues are emphasized. Cultural awareness is incorporated throughout the course.
Course experience
Averages use the original five-point historical evaluation scale.
Organization
4.5 / 5
How well the course was organized
Challenge
4.6 / 5
How intellectually challenging students found it
Attendance
4.3 / 5
How necessary attendance was
Assignments
4.2 / 5
How helpful assignments were
Weekly effort
~5
hours per week
Estimated from the original workload response buckets. Individual sections may differ.
Instructor options
Ratings below reflect the evaluations connected to this course.
Associate Professor of the Practice, Connell School of Nursing
3.6 / 5
3.6 / 5
Instructor, Connell School of Nursing
4.3 / 5
3.6 / 5
Professor of the Practice, Connell School of Nursing
3.9 / 5
3.7 / 5
Associate Professor Emeritus, Connell School of Nursing
4.6 / 5
4.2 / 5
Across time
Available section-level results across semesters.
Spring 2025
4 sectionsSpring 2024
4 sectionsSpring 2023
4 sectionsSpring 2022
6 sectionsSpring 2021
6 sectionsSpring 2020
4 sections