NUR 206 - Advanced Concepts of Medical Surgical Nursing II

Credits: 8(3-.5-4.5)

Builds on NUR 106 focusing on advanced concepts of nursing applied to care of patients with high acuity medical/surgical conditions. Builds on medical/surgical nursing theory, mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clincal reasoning necesary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to developmentally and culturally diverse adult patients. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse as applied in a variety of healthcare settings. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of clinical settings. 8 Credits (3 credits theory = 45 contact hours, .5 credits lab = 15 contact hours and 4.5 credits clinical = 135 contact hours). Prerequisite(s): NUR 106, 109, 112, and 150.