— Med-Surg Nursing II Theory

Catalog description

This course offers concurrent nursing theory and clinical experience emphasizing the study and application of management principles, identification of the LPN's role as a member of the health care team, and effective communication and collaborative techniques. It provides opportunities for the student to develop nursing judgement and critical-thinking skills in the care of adult patients adapting to acute and chronic health problems. This course concentrates on the health care needs and nursing care of the adult and geriatric patients in multiple health care settings. Focus areas include Cardiac Part II (cardiac dysrhythmias, surgical interventions, valve disorders, inflammatory and infectious cardiac vascular disorders), genitourinary, pain, shock syndromes, hematology, immunotherapy, neurology, muscular skeletal, care of the dying patient, complementary alternative medicine, oncology, and community nursing. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 1060 is required. These are linked courses requiring passing grades in both to receive credit for either.