NUR 2317 Medical-Surgical Nursing Care I Clinical
This clinical course emphasizes the principles of professional nursing care in rural and urban settings for adult and older adult patients experiencing acute and/or chronic health alterations that require medical or surgical intervention and incorporates the utilization of information and healthcare technologies.
This clinical focuses on caring for patients with alterations in the following selected body functions: integumentary, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems, as well as fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, perioperative care, and end-of-life care.
The clinical component consists of direct patient care under the supervision of a clinical instructor in patient care settings for the adult and older adult populations. Clinical contact hours total 135 hours
Prerequisite
This course is required as it provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to build upon in subsequent nursing coursework and clinical experiences.
Corequisite
This clinical course must be taken concurrently with the associated didactic course to support the immediate application of theory, skills, and clinical reasoning in the supervised practice environment.