NUR 137 Medical Surgical Nursing III
Study and application of the principles required for nursing care of persons with sensation/reception concerns to include the eye, ear and neurologic system, musculosketetal systems, gastrointestinal, metabolic, endocrine and reproductive systems. Care of persons with related pathologies is described through utilization of the nursing process systems. Physical assessment strategies and techniques for each discussed system are integrated into course and clinical experiences. Students will be exposed to technology necessary for data retrieval documentation and treatments. The role of the nurse as team member and teacher is discussed. This course includes lecture, case study, clinical, small group discussion and nursing laboratory experiences.
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: NUR 135, PSY 101 and concurrent registration in NUR 150. Credit or current registration in PSY 210 or Life Span Course.