NUR 106 - Medical & Surgical Nursing Concepts

7 Credit Hour(s) • 214.5 Contact Hours (51 Lecture, 13.5 Lab, 150 Clinical)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the preceding nursing program coursework; BIO 202, MAT 103, NUR 109, NUR 112
Corequisite: BIO 216, NUR 150
Note: BIO 216 may be taken during the second semester in the Nursing Program
NUR 106 is the first medical/surgical nursing course. Building on NUR 109, this course provides for the acquisition of basic medical/surgical nursing theory, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, patient-centered care to a developmentally and culturally diverse adult patient population experiencing various medical/surgical interventions. Incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings.