NUR 106 - Medical and Surgical Nursing Concepts

Credits: 7(3.4-.3-3.3)

NUR 106 is the first medical/surgical nursing course. Building on NUR 109, this course provides for the acquisition of basic medical/surgical nursing theory, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, patient-centered care to a developmentally and culturally diverse adult patient population expereincing various medical/surgical interventions. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings. 7 Credits (3.4 credits theory = 51 contact hours, .3 credits lab = 13.5 contact hours, 3.3 credits clinical = 148.5 contact hours). Prerequisite(s): NUR 109 and NUR 112