NUR 201A Advanced Medical-Surgical Care
NUR 201A is the fourth course in the lecture series focusing on advanced medical-surgical care and concepts. Content includes adult and pediatric neurology, complex fluid management, chronic illness, advanced mental health, cardiovascular disorders, oncology II, genetics, and hematology. Prepares students for Advanced Medical Surgical Practice (NUR 201B).
Prerequisite
Prerequisite:
NUR 103A Care Throughout the Lifespan with a grade of C or better and successful completion of
NUR 103B Nursing Practice Throughout the Lifespan
Corequisite
Corequisite:
NUR 201B Advanced Medical-Surgical Practice
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
General Education Requirements
AAS Human Relations, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify methods to manage and direct care addressing priority patient problems. Identify methods to implement culturally competent care. Integrate pathophysiological and behavioral science concepts and to provide rationale for nursing care for chronic illness; implement appropriate nursing actions safely and effectively to meet patient and family needs. Recognize the legal and ethical parameters of the nursing profession focusing on death, dying and caregiver issues. Evaluate evidence-based nursing interventions used to improve patient outcomes. Identify established protocols used to reinforce basic health promotion and self-care education to patients in the acute, geriatric and/or mental health setting.