NUR 3570 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II for the BSN - Accelerated

Credits: 5
Lecture: 45
Lab: 0

Focuses on medical/surgical issues of the older adult population and support system with an emphasis on health promotion. Personal values, attitudes and feelings about aging, transitions and dying will be explored. Common disorders of body systems and the use of pharmacological agents in the aged are emphasized. Hospice care will be explored including history, philosophy and services provided. Special needs of the caregiver will be addressed. A clinical component will accompany this course in which students will have the opportunity to engage in caring relationships with the older adult population. The course requires 45 theory hours, 90 clinical hours. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 2370, NUR 2570
Corequisite(s): NUR 3470, NUR 3470P, NUR 3570P