For LPN-RN students that is a continuation of promotion of adaptation in young, middle-age, and elder adults. Utilizes the RAM nursing process to focus on physiological and behavioral deviations associated with ineffective human adaptive responses seen in compensatory and/or compromised health states related to protection (hematologic, immune, integument); nutrition, elimination (gastrointestinal); senses; neurologic function. Use of current research findings in promotion of adaptive physiologic, self-concept, role function, and interdependence responses in adults. Clinical experiences occur in community and/or hospital settings. Prerequisites: For LPN-RN students only; NURS 241. Pre- or Co-requisites: NURS 245 or NURS 246.