NUR 3315 Medical-Surgical Nursing Care II Clinical

This course further explores professional nursing care 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: hematology, renal, reproductive, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and neurological systems, oncology care, emergency care, and disaster preparedness.

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

Credits

3

Prerequisite

These courses are required as it provides the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to build upon in subsequent nursing coursework and clinical experiences.

Corequisite

This didactic course supports the associated clinical course by delivering the theoretical and instructional content required for clinical application.

Session Cycle Description

Fall and Spring