MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING OF THE ADULT I

PREREQUISITE: NURU1000 AND NURU1005, GRADE OF C OR BETTER This course is designed to introduce students to the application of foundational concepts to the practice of medical surgical nursing of the adult patient. Issues related to health promotion, disease prevention, and health restoration in patients experiencing common acute and chronic disorders will be explored. Skills related to safe administration of medication, intravenous therapy, oxygen therapy and care of the patient with wounds and selected orthopedic conditions will be presented in the classroom laboratory. Students will be guided in the application of knowledge and skills in the acute care setting with adult patients and their families. The 90-hour clinical experience is structured to provide students the opportunity to care for adult patients and their families.