Adult Medical Surgical Nursing with Practicum

Catalog description

This hybrid course prepares the professional nurse to provide safe, effective care for the adult client. Utilizing evidence-based to establish a foundation for safe and effective care for all, the professional nurse will examine pathophysiology and nursing care of the most common medical/surgical disease processes and nursing care related to these medical/surgical disease processes. The course will evaluate safe medication administration, nutritional principles, and legal and ethical issues related to the adult client in an acute health care setting. The clinical component will allow the student the opportunity to practice theoretical knowledge in a clinical setting. Prerequisites: Admission to the ADN program or permission of the Program Director.