Medical Surgical Nursing I
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with health alterations that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Emphasis is placed on the care of patients with alterations in selected body functions. Concepts of patient centered care, cultural sensitivity, informatics, safe practice, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care to adults in a variety of settings. (3 hrs. class, 6 hrs. lab/clinical per week)
Grade Basis: AL
Credit hours: 5.0
Lecture hours: 5.0
Prerequisites:
- NURS 3311 - Health Assessment
- NURS 3312 - Foundations of Nursing Practice
- NURS 3400 - Mental Health Nursing
Restrictions:
- Spring
- Corequisite: NURS 3331, NURS 3330
