NS 241,241CL - Medical/ Surgical Nursing II

Institution:

Antelope Valley College

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Description:

(Formerly NS 203, Developmental and Health Deviation Self-Care Requisites in Acute Illness and NS 204, Leadership and Management Skills in the Care of Adults with Health Deviation Self-Care Requisites) 12.5 units 28.5 hours weekly (4.5 hours lecture, 24 hours clinic) Limitation on Enrollment: Formal admission to ADN Program. Prerequisite: Completion of NS 230, NS 231 and NS 232. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NS241L. Instructional materials fee required for this course and must be paid at registration. Medical/Surgical Nursing II is based on Orem's self-care theory as applied to the care of acutely ill adult medical/surgical patients. This course provides theory and related clinical practice to assist the student in meeting the acutely ill patient's short and long term needs quickly and to collaborate with patients and other members of the health care team to deliver compassionate care. It addresses nursing care from a physiological, pathophysiology, and psychosocial context and encourages critical thinking. (CSU, AVC)

Credits:

4.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.avc.edu

Phone Number:

(661) 722-6300

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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