NURS 3430 - Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing

4 hrs

Integration of professional competencies in the nursing care of diverse adult patients throughout the lifespan. Emphasis is on the nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient advocate, member of the health care team, and member of the nursing profession. Focus on understanding of selected biophysical, psychosocial, and professional nursing concepts with nursing interventions and clinical decision making for patients and their families. Prerequisite(s): NURS 3421 and NURS 3622. Four lecture hours, two lab hours, and 12 clinical hours Course Fee: Nursing Program Fee $475, Skills Lab Fee $100