4.0Credit(s) Lecture3.75 Lab/Clinical0.75 Foundations of Nursing II focuses on the care of adult patients with health alterations that require medical and/or surgical intervention. The course provides a decision-making framework, through the nursing process, to assist students in developing effective clinical judgment skills. Students integrate pathophysiology, pharmacology and nutrition in the selected disease states, with concepts of evidenced-based practice, patient-centered care, safety and professionalism. Prerequisite(s): A grade of “C” or higher in PNN 228 - Foundations of Nursing I, PNN 290 - Health Assessment Across the Lifespan, and PNN 721 - Foundations of Nursing Clinical I.