2021-22 Undergraduate Catalog

NUR 347 Medical Surgical Nursing II

This course builds upon the knowledge and skills mastered in previous nursing courses. Knowledge of the relationship among evidence, theory, quality, cost effectiveness and nursing care will continue to grow. Students are expected to collaborate with members of the healthcare team to plan and implement interventions and to evaluate patient responses to selected interventions in caring for adult and elderly patients. This course includes field experiences in the community, and acute care facilities for advancing the conceptualization of the role of the nurse as leader, advocate, and direct caregiver in caring for adult patients across the lifespan. Three hours lecture and three hours clinical/simulation lab.

Credits

6

Prerequisite

NUR 341 and NUR 344

Corequisite

NUR 336

Distribution

Nursing

Offered

Fall