NUR 360/361 Medical/Surgical Nursing II: Adults with Chronic and Surgical Health Problems

This course expands on concepts learned in previous courses with a continued focus on principles underlying human adaptation to health issues, including chronic disease and perioperative care. The health conditions are reviewed in relationship to nursing care directed toward adults with chronic health problems and those undergoing surgical procedures. Health promotion, health preservation, health recovery and continuity of care for psychosocial and physical concerns are emphasized. Clinical sessions are conducted in both the hospital and simulation lab settings. Nursing Majors Only. 5 credits: 3 theory, 2 clinical. Prerequisite: NUR 303, NUR 328/329, NUR 334/335 , Junior standing in the Nursing Major. Corequisite: NUR 314, NUR 358/359

5 credit hours