NUR 2209 - Nursing VI

Institution:

Pearl River Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: BIO 2511, BIO 2513, BIO 2521, BIO 2523, BIO 2921, BIO 2923, ENG 1113, EPY 2533, MAT 1313, NUR 1101, NUR 1111, NUR 1210, NUR 2104, NUR 2115, NUR 2107 (if applicable), PSY 1513, SPT 1113 or SPT 2163. Corequisites: NUR 2203, SOC 2113. This course is designed to analyze theory and implement the practice of medicalsurgical nursing, as well as assist the student with transition from the student role to registered nurse. The focus of the course is to utilize critical thinking in the preceptorship. The specific foci of the course are to utilize critical thinking in the refinement of the nursing process and the organization of nursing care of adults and groups of adults in a variety of settings. Students are assisted to further their knowledge and expertise in the development of the role of manager, provider of care, and member within the discipline of nursing. Emphasis is placed on cultural and ethical differences, research, dosage calculations, pharmacology, diagnostic studies, critical thinking, and verbal and written skills. The preceptor component requires 72 hours of clinical practice during the last three weeks of the semester. This course requires an average of five class hours per week for the semester and twelve clinical hours weekly for ten weeks.

Credits:

9.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.prcc.edu

Phone Number:

(601) 403-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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