NURS 330 - Medical/Surgical Nursing Interventions: Approaches to the Care of the Adult I

5 Credit(s)

In conjunction with Pathopharmacology I, this first of three courses introduces the student to care of the adult at the fundamental level. This course begins with an understanding of basic principles and clinical skills of the nursing profession. The course provides for the development of beginning professional accountability and management skills. These principles and skills will provide the student with the opportunity to form a body of knowledge, which includes the biopsychosocial, and cultural needs of people. The nursing process is applied in clinical situations. Supervised opportunities are provided in selected health care settings.

(3 credits theory; 2 credits clinical; 84 hours clinical) 5 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of sophomore level courses.Corequisite(s): NURS 305