Medical-Surgical Nursing I

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Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, MAT 1313, NUR 1101, NUR 1110, PSY 1513. Co-requisites: BIO 2521, BIO 2523, ENG 1113, EPY 2533 This medical-surgical nursing course focuses on the role of the nurse, concentrates on the utilization of clinical judgment, the nursing process, patient needs, growth and development, scientific principles from the biological and psychosocial sciences, and cultural aspects necessary to promote wellness of patients. While students focus on the process of learning, they plan and provide care to patients in diverse healthcare settings. Students are assisted to further their knowledge and expertise in the development of the core competencies of patient-centered care; evidence-based practice; leadership & professionalism; communication, collaboration & teamwork; and safety & quality improvement. The patient’s position on the wellness-illness continuum is recognized as the student focuses on the patient’s response to illness. Importance is placed on nutrition, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, communication skills, delegation, dosage calculations, and medication administration. This course is six theory hours and twelve clinical hours per week for the semester.