NURS 1441 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I

Institution:

Minnesota State College Southeast

Subject:

Description:

This course will provide the student an introduction to nursing and roles of the nurse in various community health care settings. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, quality, patient-centered care. The student is provided the opportunity to practice assessment skills and demonstrate nursing skills for populations across the lifespan in selected community settings. Adherence to ethical and legal standards in promoting a patient's physical, cognitive, and mental health is emphasized. Concepts of patient education are introduced and an introduction to the nursing process provides a decision-making framework to assist students in developing effective clinical judgment skills.(Prerequisites: ENGL1215, BIOL2540, NURS1401, NURS1410, NURS1420, NURS1460, NURS1431 if LPN Student) (Corequisites: NURS1450, NURS2418) (6 credits: 3 lecture/3 lab)

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.southeastmn.edu

Phone Number:

(507) 453-2700

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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