NURS 216 - Medical- Surgical Nursing

Institution:

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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Description:

9 HRS. This course surveys the management of adults experiencing acute and complex health problems. The emphasis is on adults requiring restorative care for life-threatening problems and rehabilitative and health maintenance care for chronic lifelong problems. The nursing process is used as an organizing framework. Therapeutic communication skills are adapted to meet the special needs of patients and a focus is maintained on patient and family education to promote self-care. The student is expected to be self directed in the application of theoretical information in clinical situations with continued focus on the development of organizational skills and the use of critical thinking to create innovative nursing care approaches for multiple patients. (5.3 lecture hours, 11 clinical hours) (Prerequisites: NURS 231.) F-S

Credits:

3.00

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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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