NURS 111 - Medical- Surgical Nursing

Institution:

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

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Description:

9 HRS. This course introduces students to the concepts of basic needs of individuals necessary to maintain health. Students begin to apply the nursing process in caring for adult patients. Concurrent with the nursing process, the students use basic therapeutic communication skills in nurse-patient interactions. Professional nursing standards are examined in terms of legal issues, ethical considerations, and accountability. Nursing principles introduced here provide a basis for decision making in subsequent nursing courses. 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 in caring for adults with common, well-defined health problems in acute and long term care centers. (5 lecture hours; 2 campus lab hours, 9 clinical lab hours per week) (Prerequisite: Admission to program; pre or co-requisite BIOL 107.) F-S

Credits:

1.00

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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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