N 172 MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING

3.5 Units 3.5 hours lecture
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: N 160, 165, 170, and 171, with grades of “C” or better
Corequisite: N 172 Lab
Limitation: Admission to the nursing program
Recommended Preparation: HSC 228 N 212
Provides theory of nursing process to care for moderately complex, adult patients in medical-surgical and community settings. Focuses on patient centered care, application of nursing practice and professional standards, evidenced based practice, safety and quality improvement, nursing informatics and effective collaboration with health care team members. Pathophysiology, physical and psychosocial needs for moderately complex adults with respiratory, endocrine, renal, musculoskeletal, immunity, cardiac, neurological and gastrointestinal dysfunction are emphasized. The following concepts are integrated: diversity among US cultural groups, geriatric nursing, disease process and illness prevention, restorative care, end of life care, and the values and attitudes required of the professional registered nurse.
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