Medical/Surgical Nursing III

Catalog description

Focuses on the application of the core components of nursing practice to adult patients experiencing actual or the potential for alterations in health. Validates the four competencies of nursing practice including human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN). Emphasizes the concepts of: neurological, eyes/ears, immune/cancer, multiple systems organ failure, and disaster planning. Role transition is addressed and emphasizes leadership, management of care, skill development and professionalism. NSG 239 is the capstone course and must be successfully completed in the final semester of the associate degree nursing program enrollment. (201 KAR 20: 320). Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Lab/Clinical: 3 credits (135 contact hours).