This course is a continuation of NUR 121 Nursing Practice I and expands on the cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills presented in NUR 106 Introduction to Nursing Practice I. This course focuses on the care of maternal, newborn, pediatric, and adult patients with common medical/ surgical health alterations of the urinary and gastrointestinal systems. Concepts of infection and surgical patient care will be discussed. Emphasis is placed on the physiological disorders that require management in a variety of settings. Simulated and clinical experiences provide the student with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care. Emphasis is placed on the psychological and physiological disorders that require management in a variety of settings. Clinical experiences provide the student with an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care.
Contact Hours: Lecture-90, Lab-0, Clinical-240 Credits-10
Prerequisite (sJ: NUR 117 Pharmacology for Practical Nurses I, NUR 106 Introduction to Nursing Practice, NUR 112 Role Development of the Practical Nurse I, NUR 121 Nursing Practice I, NUR 114 Intravenous Therapy