RNSG 1550 Medical Surgical Nursing I

This course focuses on the care of adult clients with health alterations that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Emphasis is placed on the care of clients with alterations within selected body systems and will enhance concepts taught in previous nursing courses. The role of the nurse as a provider will include: patient-centered care; teamwork and collaboration; evidence-based practice; quality improvement; safety; informatics; professionalism; and leadership. The clinical experience will provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe client care to adults in a variety of healthcare settings.

Credits

7

Prerequisite

RNSG 1515 & RNSG 1540

Corequisite

RNSG 1560