The first of two courses focused on adult health nursing of clients with commonly occurring disease states in the acute care setting. Course builds on previously learned knowledge of physical assessment and technical skills to focus on key components of acute care nursing. Special emphasis placed on the etiology, clinical evaluation and use of evidence-based nursing interventions to manage specific health problems related to cardiovascular, hematologic, pulmonary, endocrine and renal systems. The advanced skills and techniques required to care for clients with commonly occurring disease states is included. Prereq: majors only.