NUR 320 - Medical - Surgical Nursing I

4 Credits
SPRING

Through classroom and clinical experiences, the student is provided with a knowledge base of appropriate nursing interventions employed when providing care for adults exhibiting a human response to actual or potential health problems. Nursing care is delivered through the application of the nursing process. The roles of the professional nurse are emphasized throughout the course. Included are common diagnostic, therapeutic and nursing care measures relevant to these medical-surgical entities. Curriculum threads of critical thinking, pharmacology, communication, cultural awareness, and client teaching are woven throughout the course. Kaplan integrated testing and clinical fees apply.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Department, NUR 301, NUR 309, NUR 312X and NUR 315