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Apr 18, 2024
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2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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NSG 1240 Medical Surgical Nursing I
Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Practica: 2 Total Credits: 5
Medical Surgical Nursing I is the first of three medical surgical nursing courses which cover common medical surgical disorders with emphasis on those most prevalent in current society. These courses prepare practical nursing students to practice nursing within a variety of settings, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation institutes, ambulatory clinics, psychiatric agencies, physicians’ offices, and home care agencies. Special consideration is given to the elderly population, chronic illnesses, and conditions encountered in long-term care settings. This course builds on, but does not repeat, content presented in Fundamentals. The need for critical thinking, development of clinical judgment, use of evidence-based practice, best practice, performance improvement, patient safety, quality, core measures, QSEN concepts, NCLEX core competencies, and TJC National Patient Safety Goals are highlighted throughout course. NLN core competencies for practical nurses are integrated into content.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of first quarter of PN courses
Co-requisite(s): NSG 1210 , NSG 1220 , NSG 1230
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