The student develops increased competence and independence to provide and manage care for patients and families with common multi-system health problems across the life span.The scope of the course includes ethical decision-making, role performance and the care of patients with multi-system health problems of cardio-respiratory, metabolism/immunity/hematopoiesis and cognition/sensation/perception. Additional course content includes leadership skills, health care policy and legislative advocacy. An evidence-based project is required. Laboratory learning focuses on student case presentations involving current, multi-system health problems and ethical decision-making. Clinical learning experiences are provided for the student in advanced medical-surgical and community health settings. Prerequisites: NURS211M and BIOL210M with a grade of “C” or better and completion of ENGL110XM or ENGL110M. Corequisites: Math elective (MATH145M or MATH145XM or MATH202M), English elective, Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective.