NUR 052 Medical- Surgical Nursing for the Practical Nurse
Four credit hours Concepts related to major alterations of health of individuals and their families are presented within the framework of the nursing process. A focus of the course is delivery of therapeutic interventions including pharmacotherapeutic therapies. Management of adult clients with common alterations in health, and acute and chronic illness are emphasized. Health teaching for adult client wellness and prevention are emphasized. Clinical scenarios are incorporated into didactic and inter-professional communication, critical thinking skills, prioritization of care, competencies and delivery of care are practiced in the simulation laboratory. (30 hours class and 90 hours clinical) Prerequisites:
HLSC 030,
HLSC 040, and
HLSC 041.