NURS 122 - Medical-Surgical Nursing Spring

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

8 hours lecture, 18 hours lab/clinical per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in NURS 101, NURS 120, BIOL 130 or equivalent; credit or concurrent enrollment in FAMR 230.Comment: NURS 122 is offered in the spring semester only. Letter grade only. NURS 122 may not be audited; NURS 122 may not be taken credit/no credit. Students must pass all math, theory, and clinical components in order to pass the course. NURS 122 focuses on the practical nurse's use of the nursing process to apply nursing theory and skills in the care of clients from varied cultural backgrounds who have medical and surgical disorders. Knowledge is applied in client care situations in acute care settings, including the administration of medications under the supervision of the faculty. Upon successful completion of NURS 122, the student should be able to: Apply knowledge and skills acquired from previous nursing and related courses. Perform safe nursing care for medical-surgical clients. Administer medications safely and accurately. Utilize mental health concepts while caring for clients in the acute care setting.

Credits:

14.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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