University of Portland Bulletin 2025-2026

NRS 317 Acute Illness Management Across the Lifespan

Students learn management of patients and families across the lifespan with a focus on the principles of acute illness management and acute exacerbations of chronic illnesses. Emphasis is on assessment, analysis, education, client health trajectory, and levels of prevention.

Prerequisite

Successful completion of all previous required 200-level NRS courses

Corequisite

Corresponding Acute Illness Management courses and Theological Dimensions of Suffering and Death
  • Up one level
  • 300