PNSG 2230 Medical Surg. Nursing III

This third course in a series of four focuses on client care including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education and displaying cultural competence across the life span and with attention to special populations. Topics include: health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; mental health; as well as pathological diseases, disorders and deviations from the normal state of health, client care, treatment, pharmacology, nutrition and standard precautions with regard to the neurological, sensory, and musculoskeletal systems.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Program Admission, PNSG 2220 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II AND PNSG 2320 - Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical II with a grade of “C” or better in each course

Corequisite

None

Lab Contact Hours

30

Lecture Contact Hours

45

Total Contact Hours

75