PNR130: MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I: INTERMEDIATE CONCEPTS

Subject Area
Credits 4
Clock Hours
40
Lecture Hours 40
As the first of three medical-surgical nursing courses, students will become adept at data collection within a wide spectrum of bodily systems, encompassing the integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurological, sensory, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, and reproductive systems. This course also introduces students to the surgical process with a focus on the critical phases of surgery and the fundamentals of intravenous fluid therapy for maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance. By seamlessly integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills, students will cultivate the proficiency required for the delivery of safe and effective patient care.
Prerequisites

PNR120, PNR121

Corequisites
PNR131