NUR 1140 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I Lecture

3 Credit

Prerequisite(s): NUR1110, NUR1113, NUR1120 & NUR1125
Co-requisite(s): NUR1143 & NUR1145
This course focuses on those factors that lead to patient health deviation requisites affecting the musculoskeletal, reproductive, metabolic, integumentary and sensory systems. Nursing role in the care of the patient undergoing surgical interventions will be incorporated. Emphasis is placed on recognition of self-care deficits, therapeutic self care demand and nursing diagnosis and the nursing process. The nursing system utilized is the supportive/educative. This includes developing and initiating a plan of care in collaboration with the health care team. Principles of pathophysiology and nutrition are integrated into the course. The course includes lecture, campus based practice labs and assignments in health care agencies. Objectives for laboratory and clinical experiences are focused on the application of SCDTN in the clinical setting, improving technical skills, and increasing skill at assessment of self-care deficit in the patient population. Offered (Fall, Spring)