NU 420 - Medical-Surgical Nursing

Institution:

Millikin University

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This clinical course deals with progressively complex theory and experiences in nursing the adult who demonstrates significant health care needs. The course emphasizes the use of critical thinking skills and the application of the nursing process. Based upon a holistic assessment of patients, the student will analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate the need for simple to complex nursing intervention. An additional focus is placed upon the pathophysiology underlying specific disease conditions. The student will utilize this knowledge to provide scientific principles, rationale, and possible complications of treatment. In the primary care role, the student will implement appropriate therapeutic nursing actions and communication skills to assist the individual in meeting his health care needs. Integrated within the course are theories and experiences related to leadership and management in meeting health care needs for individuals, families, and groups. A wide variety of experiences are provided to introduce the student to the various roles within medical-surgical nursing. Includes 9 hours of clinical laboratory per week in predominately hospital-based acute care medical-surgical practice settings. Pre-requisites: NU 311, NU 315, senior standing nursing majors.

Credits:

0.00 - 9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.millikin.edu

Phone Number:

(217) 424-6211

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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