Medical - Surgical Nursing II

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Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, BIO 2521, BIO 2523, BIO 2921, BIO 2923, ENG 1113, EPY 2533, MAT 1313, NUR 1101, NUR 1110, NUR 1207 (if applicable), NUR 1210, NUR 2104, NUR 2115, PSY 1513, SPT 1113 or 2163. Co-requisites: NUR 2203, SOC 2113. This medical-surgical nursing course is designed to reinforce the roles of the nurse, implement the practice of nursing, as well as assist the student with transition from the student role to registered nurse. The specific focus of this course is to utilize clinical judgment to assist the student with care of adults in all stages of development by identifying the needs of the patient, coordinating care through the use of the nursing process as the patient progresses on the wellness-illness continuum. Students are able to refine the core competencies of patient-centered care; evidence-based practice; leadership & professionalism; communication, collaboration, & teamwork; and safety & quality improvement through practice in diverse healthcare settings. Nutrition, diagnostic studies, pharmacology, dosage calculations, medication administration, communication skills, delegation, and cultural awareness are integrated throughout this course as well as continued emphasis on utilization of technology. The preceptorship component is included in the clinical hours and occurs at the end of the semester. This course is five theory hours and twelve clinical hours per week for the semester.