NUR 1006 - Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts

Note: BIO 2116  may be taken during the second semester in the Nursing Program

Builds on fundamentals and introduces basic medical surgical nursing concepts, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical judgment necessary for safe, person-centered care to a developmentally and culturally diverse adult patient population. This course incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and a variety of clinical settings.