NUR 221 Medical Surgical Nursing IV
Incorporates and builds on all concepts, themes and principles learned in the first level
nursing experience in caring for adults with complex and chronic illnesses in special
care settings and the community. Focus is on care issues of adults with multiple system concerns including shock, burns, head, spinal cord, thoracic and abdominal
injuries. Principles of cardiovascular assessments and therapies including introductory
arrhythmia interpretation are addressed particularly as necessary in the Intensive Care
setting. There is an emphasis on the invasive diagnostic, treatable medications and
surgical care. The concepts of oxygenation and ventilation are detailed. Nursing care
of persons requiring mechanical ventilation is included. Community resources available
to persons will be investigated and an experience with a home health agency is includ-
Prerequisite
NUR 136, NUR 137, NUR 150. Credit or current registration in BIO 212 and PEH 103. Credit in PSY 101, PSY 210 or Life Span Course, BIO 104 (with a C or better in five years)