Builds on fundamentals and introduces basic medical surgical nursing concepts, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical judgment necessary for safe, person-centered care to a developmentally and culturally diverse adult patient population. This course incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of first semester of the ADN program. (Theory: 3.4cr= 51 contact hours; Lab: 0.3cr= 13.5 contact hours; Clinical: 3.3cr= 148.5 contact hours) (3.4-0.3-3.3)