NUR 2016 - Advanced Concepts of Medical Surgical Nursing II

Credit(s): 5
Lecture Hour(s): 2.30
Clinic Hour(s): 8.10
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Nursing program and successful completion of preceding program course work or permission of the program director.
Corequisite(s): NUR 2006 and NUR 2012 or permission of the program director.
Formerly NUR 216 Continues to build on medical surgical nursing theory, mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical judgment necessary for safe, person-centered nursing care to developmentally and culturally diverse adult patients experiencing high acuity medical surgical conditions. This course incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse in high acuity settings. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings.