NUR 220 - Nursing I:Adult Medical-Surgical Clients

This course introduces the student to professional nursing practice. Students have the opportunity to apply the nursing process to adult clients who are experiencing medical-surgical health alterations. Concepts related to patient-centered care and safety are integrated. Students will be responsible to demonstrate critical thinking skills in implementing and evaluating appropriate nursing interventions. This course includes both scheduled and self-directed simulation experiences in addition to placement in clinical settings. Three classroom hours and eighty-four clinical practice hours. Offered: Spring/Summer (with permission).

Prerequisites

BIO 107 /BIO 117L , BIO 108 /BIO 118L , BIO 216 , BIO 220
CHE 106 /CHE 109L
PSY 101 , COM 101
NUR 209 /NUR 209L , NUR 210
Clinical requirements to include, but not limited to:
- Completed Health and Immunization Records, Professional CPR Certification, completed FBI clearance.
- Completed Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Criminal Record Check and Drug Screen.

Corequisites NUR 218, THE 210

Credits: 5

Class Level Sophomore Undergraduate
Program Undergraduate