NUR 201A Advanced Medical-Surgical Care
The fourth nursing course in the lecture series. Explores advanced medical-surgical care and concepts. Focuses on the pathophysiology and nursing care of acute and chronic disease processes. Required: Admission to Nursing program.
Prerequisite
NUR 103A Care Throughout the Lifespan,
NUR 103B Nursing Practice Throughout the Lifespan, and
NUR 268C with a grade of C or better.
Corequisite
NUR 201B Advanced Medical-Surgical Practice and
NUR 268D Drug Therapy & Nursing Implications.
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Examine nursing care of diverse individuals with a variety of chronic and acute health conditions in a variety of settings. Explore collaboration within the healthcare team and discuss how to manage safe, culturally-appropriate, and evidence-based care. Analyze and discuss principles of ethics that apply to nursing care and how they relate to patient advocacy. Investigate ways to promote health and to plan patient education for patients with advanced medical-surgical issues.