NUR 203 - Medical/ Surgical Nursing III

Institution:

Clinton Community College

Subject:

Description:

Prerequisite: "C" or better in NUR 201, NUR 202 and BIO 204 . The focus is initially on the child and adult client with health care problems that seriously disturb or threaten life status. The inter-relationship among the concepts of person, health, and nursing are fully developed. The student uses the nursing process in caring for adult clients with unstable health care needs related to thermal injury, hepatic, urinary, and sensorineural disorders. The focus progresses from individuals to groups of clients within the hospital. The role of the nurse manager is presented encompassing effective communications, human relations, time management, and cost containment. Contemporary issues, legal and ethical issues, and professional responsibilities are explored. Learning experiences occur on Medical-Surgical Units, Critical Care Units, and Kidney Dialysis Unit, IV Therapy, Nursing Home settings and Home Health (75 lecture and 225 laboratory hours).

Credits:

10.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.clinton.edu

Phone Number:

(518) 562-4200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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