170112190 ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING I THEORY ( 4 Crd.Hrs )

Pre-Requisites : 170112150, 170112240, 170111510, 170111530, 170111540, 170111290, 100211630, 170112200, 170112270

This course introduces nursing concepts necessary for beginning the care of adult clients with selected illness/disease conditions, and the use of the nursing process to promote health and healing. Students apply pathophysiology and pharmacology principles to focus assessment, plan and implement care, and evaluate outcomes. Utilization of research evidence and clinical practice guidelines are integrated with caring theory to plan and provide holistic care, promote health, and advocate for patients. In addition, it will introduce concepts related to the nursing care of individuals experiencing acute and chronic alterations in health. This course is directed toward achieving nursing college mission statement” Compassion, Accountability, Safety, Excellence” CASE.