Medical/Surgical Nursing Care III

Catalog description

In this course, students continue to explore the foundations of medical-surgical nursing. Throughout this course, students will review pathophysiology, nursing management, emergency care, medication, nutrition, and psychological response to illness for the hematologic system, gastrointestinal system, endocrine system, musculoskeletal system, integumentary system, and reproductive system. In addition, students will discern the individualized care needs of oncological and surgical patients. Students expand upon concepts to develop their role as a healthcare team member in preparation for clinical and skills lab.