NURS 241 Intermediate Nursing Concepts I

NURS 241 is a sequential didactic course for students enrolled in the PN certificate program. This course introduces practical nursing students to foundational concepts in medical-surgical nursing. Emphasis is placed on the care of adult clients experiencing common, acute, and chronic health conditions. Students learn to apply the nursing process, prioritize care, and develop clinical reasoning skills in a variety of healthcare settings. Topics include fluid and electrolyte balance, perioperative care, infection control, pain management, and basic pharmacologic interventions. Cultural sensitivity, communication, and safety are integrated throughout the course to support holistic, patient-centered care. This course is part of the university's Writing Across the Curriculum/Writing in the Disciplines program. Prerequisite: NURS 121 Fundamentals of Nursing. Co-requisite: NURS 298B - Intermediate Nursing Concepts Clinical I. Spring. (Effective Spring 2026)

Credits

3