NUR 160 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I

Offered WI
Lecture- 3
3 credit hrs/3 contact hrs
Prerequisite: NUR 110, NUR 111, NUR 136, ANP 230, COM 110
Corequisite: NUR 161, NUR 170, NUR 171, ANP 231, PSY 161

Study of acute and chronic disease conditions. Focus on health care needs of clients in acute care settings. Nursing process provides a unifying framework for care. Application of technical skills, concepts and principles learned within class are practiced in the clinical setting. Care is provided for one to two medically stable clients. The lecture portion must be passed with a C (75%) or better and clinical must receive a “pass” to progress in the nursing program.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Implement safe patient-centered nursing care for adult patients with various health conditions.
Apply evidence from current research into the provision of nursing care for all adult patients.
Explain the unique identity of each patient in the provision of quality care.
Identify one’s personal characteristics as a professional nurse to help achieve quality patient care for all adult patients.