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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 430 Medical/Surgical Nursing III: Adults with Acute Health Problems

Fall/Spring

This course builds upon concepts introduced in Medical/Surgical Nursing I-II.  Focus is placed on the role of the RN when caring for acutely ill individuals requiring hospitalization.  The course covers pathophysiology of acute health problems.  Collaboration, coordination, and consultation with health team members in the acute care setting is highlighted.  Holistic nursing care addressing physical, psychosocial, spiritual, nutritional, and family needs is addressed.  Clinical sessions are conducted in simulation lab and hospital settings. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: NUR 314 NUR 358 NUR 360 , Senior standing in the Nursing Major.  Corequisite: NUR 428 

5 credit hours