NUR 2426 — Medical Surgical Nursing II
Medical-Surgical Nursing II is a didactic and clinical course that focuses on the holistic care of medical-surgical clients of varying acuity levels: those with recurring health problems, those who are critically ill and in need of specialized care, and those in need of emergency care. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of relevant theories, concepts and principles from nursing, social, behavioral, and natural sciences when making nursing judgments. Students are required to utilize the nursing process to assist medical-surgical clients to maintain their dignity and rights while maximizing their potential for wellness within their physiological, psychological, sociological, developmental, ethnic-cultural, and socioeconomic factors. This course is also designed to enhance professional knowledge and understanding of the functions and roles of the associate degree nurse within evidence-based nursing practice. Content includes a variety of components including management and delegation, role identity, successful role transition, teaching/learning, use of technology, moral/ethical/legal issues impacting nursing care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and empowered nursing practice. Selected clinical experiences are provided within the environment of various structure health care delivery settings.
Prerequisites: NUR 1113, NUR 1119, NUR 1219, NUR 2316, NUR 2326