Description
Examines the associate degree study of medical-surgical nursing, including concepts relating to fluid and electrolytes, acid base balance, intravenous therapy, peri-operative care, pain, shock, nutrition, and immune, endocrine, bowel, and kidney disorders. Course work develops the skills for the nursing process, and comprehensive nursing interventions for maintenance and health promotion for complex health deviations. The associated clinical components are in public health/community nursing preceptor sites and an acute medical-surgical care setting.