Description
Initiates the associate degree study of medical/surgical nursing, including concepts relating to fluid and electrolytes; intravenous therapy; shock; pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care; pain; immune disorders; oncology nursing; and trauma. The course includes theoretical foundation and skills practice lab for infusion-related therapy. Course work develops the skills for client assessment, the nursing process, and comprehensive nursing interventions for maintenance and health promotion for complex health deviations. The associated clinical component is in an acute care medical-surgical setting.