NUR 2550 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I for the BSN

Credits: 7
Lecture: 60
Lab: 0

Addresses the application of patient-centered care to the nursing process in the care of the medical surgical patient. Evidence-based practice, collaborative care and cultural and global awareness are explored further. Concepts included in this course are: health promotion and maintenance, correlation of medications to disease processes, nutrition, communication, pain, infection control and selected adult health conditions. Allows students to practice application of nursing process concepts of care in a supervised clinical setting. Case studies and simulation scenarios are utilized to promote learning. Administration of medication skills will be practiced in a lab setting. Quality and safety are underscored in the provision of care. 60 hours of theory, 30 hours of lab and 90 hours of clinical experience is required. Must complete with a B- or better.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 2150A, NUR 2250A
Corequisite(s): NUR 2550P, NUR 2550L, NUR 2350