NURS 250 - Medical-Surgical III Care of the Surgical Client
| Description: | NURS 250 focuses on the nursing management of clients experiencing surgery and the management of cell injury, inflammation, fluids and electrolytes. The nursing process, critical thinking, and systems theory are applied in the management of clients with alterations in the integumentary, urinary, and gastrointestinal systems. Students will demonstrate the roles of healthcare team member, provider of care and coordinator of patient care. Clinical nursing and physical assessment skills will be emphasized. Clinical experiences provide opportunities to use the nursing process, communication, critical thinking, and decision making in caring for adults in hospital settings. |
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| Credit hours: | 3-6-5 |
| Prerequisite(s): | completion of NURS 152, NURS 154, NURS 155, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in NURS 206, BIOL 220, SOCIO 110, or admission to the LPN Bridge Program |
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| Offered: | Offered in Fall and Spring. |
Spring 2010 Offerings
| Course | Sec | Beg | End | Days | Instructor | Notes |
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| NURS 250 | 01 | 12:00p 2:00p | 6:00p 5:00p | W T | Calderon |
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| NURS 250 | 02 | 6:00a 2:00p | 12:00p 5:00p | F T | Calderon |
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| NURS 250 | 03 | 6:00a 2:00p | 12:00p 5:00p | W T | Calderon |
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| NURS 250 | 04 | 12:00p 2:00p | 6:00p 5:00p | Th T | Calderon |
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Fall 2009 Offerings
| Course | Sec | Beg | End | Days | Instructor | Notes |
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| NURS 250 | 01 | 6:00a 9:00a | 12:00p 12:00p | M Th | Calderon |
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| NURS 250 | 02 | 7:00a 9:00a | 1:00p 12:00p | M Th | Calderon |
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| NURS 250 | 03 | 7:00a 9:00a | 1:00p 12:00p | W Th | Calderon |
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Nursing Courses
| Number | Title | Hours |
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| NURS 111 | Introduction to Nursing | 1-0-1 |
| NURS 112 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I Concepts Basic to Nursing Practice | 6-9-9 |
| NURS 152 | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing | 2-6-4 |
| NURS 154 | Pharmacological Principles for Nursing Practice | 3-0-3 |
| NURS 155 | Medical-Surgical Nursing II Care of the Chronically Ill Client | 3-6-5 |
| NURS 203 | LPN Bridge Course | 6-0-6 |
| NURS 206 | Family Health Nursing | 4-6-6 |
| NURS 250 | Medical-Surgical III Care of the Surgical Client | 3-6-5 |
| NURS 252 | Medical-Surgical IV Care of the Acutely Ill Client | 3-6-5 |
| NURS 254 | Transition from Education to Practice | 3-9-6 |