NURS 3520 - Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing

5 hrs

Integration of professional competencies in the nursing care of diverse adult patients throughout the lifespan. Emphasis 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. Previous knowledge from all previous courses, lectures, and clinical labs and skills will be tested in all subsequent studies, including this one. The main goal is to emphasize all nursing practices and ensure that patient safety has always been our epicenter. Corequisite(s): NURS 3225 [4 lecture hours / 2 lab hours / 12 clinical hours] Course Fee: Skills Lab Fee - $200