NURS 331 - Medical/Surgical Nursing Interventions: Approaches to the Care of the Adult II

5 Credit(s)

In conjunction with Pathopharmacology II, this second of three med/surgical courses advances knowledge regarding the care of the adult in various states of illness. Utilizing the nursing process and nursing diagnoses as organizers, the health needs of individual clients are considered. Mental health concepts, therapeutic communication, developmental stages, culture, gerontological considerations and nutritional aspects are integrated both in theory and in clinical situations. Foundational skills, pathophysiology and pharmacologic concepts are addressed for all topical outlined material. The course provides the student with opportunities to learn and demonstrate the nurse’s caregiver

(3 credits theory; 2 credits clinical; 84 hours clinical) 5 semester hours
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of sophomore level courses.Corequisite(s): NURS 306 , NURS 332 , NURS 333 or NURS 334 , and NURS 375 . (3 credits theory; 2 credits clinical; 84 hours clinical)