Jun 07, 2026  
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog - Changes Still In Progress 
    
2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog - Changes Still In Progress

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. 

Prerequisites
  • BIO 220  , 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.
  • Students taking NUR 220 in the spring, may take BIO 220 with NUR 220, students taking NUR 220 in the summer must have completed BIO 220  

Corequisites

Credits: 5

Class Level Sophomore Undergraduate
Program Undergraduate