LPNU2119 — Medical Surgical Nursing I
LPNU 2119 - Medical Surgical Nursing I LPNU 2119 - Medical Surgical Nursing I 9 Credits Hour(s) 6 Lecture Clock Hour(s) 9 Clinical / Studio / Internship Clock Hour(s) Credit Summary: Principles of fluid and electrolytes/acid base balance are discussed. Appropriate pharmacological agents related to these systems and their actions, uses, and side effects are discussed. Client education on proper nutrition and diet modifications related to the use of these medications are presented as well as proper nutrition and diet therapy necessary for health restoration and maintenance. Nursing implications for discharge planning and client education for the promotion of health are outlined. This course includes a 180-hour clinical component. The clinical portion of this course builds upon the nursing care theory and skills discussed in Basic Fundamentals and Advanced Fundamentals. Using the nursing process, students perform basic and increasingly advanced clinical nursing skills in appropriate health facilities under the supervision of the instructor. The student begins to use the nursing process to plan and implement safe nursing care. Note: Students must pass both the theory and clinical components of this course with 80% in each component to successfully complete the course and advance in the Practical Nursing Program. CIP Code: 51.3901
Prerequisites: LPNU1223