NUR 1006: Medical-Surgical Concepts

Program
Credits 7.00
NUR1006 is the first medical/surgical nursing course. Building on NUR1009, this course provides for the acquisition of basic medical/surgical nursing theory, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, patient-centered care to a developmentally and culturally diverse adult patient population experiencing various medical/surgical interventions. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings.

Prerequisites

Admission into professional nursing program; Successful completion of NUR 1009 and NUA 1012.
Lab Hours 13.50 Lecture Hours 51.00
Other Hours
148.51