NURS 112 - Medical- Surgical Nursing

Institution:

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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Description:

9 HRS. This course introduces psychosocial and physiological concepts common to the needs of adults. The nursing process and critical thinking are integrated to plan care for the patient with a common, well-defined medical-surgical health problem. Therapeutic communication skills are developed to enhance nurse-patient interactions. Information from natural and behavioral sciences and be utilized in formulating nursing care plans. Professional nursing standards will be identified when caring for patients with common, well-defined health care problems. Structured campus laboratory experiences provide the student with opportunity to practice technical skills prior to patient contact. The clinical component provides opportunity for each student to apply these skills to the care of adults with common, well-defined medical-surgical problems in acute care centers. (5 lecture hours, 2 campus lab hours, 9 clinical lab hours per week.) (Prerequisite: NURS 111, BIOL 107; pre or co-requisite BIOL 108.) F-S

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wvup.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 424-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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