A course designed sequentially to provide basic theory and evidence-based nursing care in dealing with culturally diverse adults who are experiencing selected non-critical, medical-surgical stressors. The nursing process is patient centered to promote physical, psychological, sociological, spiritual health and to promote a safe environment and collaborate with the health team to intervene in illness, and incorporate wholistic principles of health and wellness. Practice takes place in an acute care facility. Two and three-quarter hours theory and one and one-quarter hours clinical.