NURS 316 Med Surg Concepts I
Medical Surgical Concepts I (4 credits lecture) introduces foundational concepts in medical-surgical nursing, emphasizing the care of individuals experiencing acute and chronic illnesses. Students apply the nursing process to promote safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care, while developing essential skills in clinical judgment and critical thinking. The course focuses on building competence in acute care settings and fosters professional behaviors grounded in legal, ethical, and accountability standards.
Credits
4
Prerequisite
Prerequisite: NURS 315 Advanced Fundaments of Nursing
Corequisite
Corequisite: NURS 398B Medical Surgical Concepts Clinical I