Medical Surgical Nursing II: Clinical Practice and Simulation

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This course provides students with advanced clinical experiences and simulated practice in caring for adult patients with complex medical-surgical conditions affecting the cardiovascular, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems. Building upon previous coursework, students will utilize critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate care for patients in acute care settings. Emphasis is placed on evidence-based practice, person-centered care, interprofessional collaboration, and ethical decision-making. Students will develop proficiency in advanced assessment techniques, complex care planning, and integrating pharmacological, nutritional, and psychosocial aspects of care. The course also includes an exploration of palliative and end-of-life care. Ninety (90) lecture hours. Pre-requisite(s): NUR 2110 , NUR 2121 , NUR 2122 , NUR 2123 , NUR 2311 , NUR 2312 , NUR 2321 , NUR 2322 , NUR 3121 , NUR 3123 Corequisite(s): NUR 4121