Medical Surgical Nursing III

Catalog description

This course focuses on the nursing theory and nursing management of adult patients across the lifespan with multi system alterations in health which are more complex than those studied previously. There is an emphasis on diseases and disorders in the cardiac, pulmonary, vascular, and neurologic systems. There is a strong emphasis on the application of critical thinking and clinical decision-making in high acuity settings. The course also offers a campus laboratory designed to teach the students technical skills necessary to manage high acuity patients. Advanced airway management, ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, ECG interpretation, advanced neuro assessment, and other complex skills are presented. Concurrent clinical experience is in acute care and critical care settings. Concepts related to current issues in nursing as well as those related to the role transition from student to new graduate will also be integrated throughout the course. This is a required course for the Nursing Program. (CSU) **A required $190 fee will be charged for materials.