NURSADN 006L - Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing Lab - Units 2.5

Corequisites: NURSADN-006 Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing.

Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

This laboratory course introduces intermediate concepts of Medical-Surgical nursing through the Client Needs model. Course content includes inflammatory processes, autoimmune disorders and other alterations of body systems with concentration in the maintenance of physiological integrity. Health promotion and maintenance as well as psychosocial balance are also advanced. A lifespan focus on the adult client with multiple medical disorders is offered. A community project in the area of client education and support for those with alterations of body systems will be completed. The student will apply the Nursing Process to develop safe and effective practices that meet client needs. This course includes supervised clinical experiences in skills labs and health care facilities. (CSU)