NUR 4170 - Medical/Surgical Nursing III for the BSN - Accelerated

Credits: 5
Lecture: 45
Lab: 0

Applies comprehensive knowledge and skills gained through the nursing program to medical-surgical, critical care, emergency and perioperative phases as they occur across the healthcare continuum. Understanding of the role of the professional nurse expands to include multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration. Advanced assessment skills are used in the clinical setting to recognize the complex, changing needs of adult patients with multiple health issues. Students will apply leadership and management skills to delegate and facilitate safe quality care at a complex level. 45 hours of theory and 90 hours of clinical experience are required. Must complete with a B- or better. This course is limited to students in the Accelerated BSN track.

Prerequisite(s): NUR 3050, NUR 3170, NUR 4070
Corequisite(s): NUR 4170P, NUR 4270, NUR 4270P