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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.
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
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - AAS
  • Group requirement - Not Applicable
  • Area of concentration - Nursing
Offered:Offered in Fall and Spring.

Spring 2010 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
NURS 2500112:00p
2:00p		6:00p
5:00p		W
T		Calderon
  • Web-enhanced class. Students are required to prepare for clinical in the hospital settingthe evening prior to clinical. This class also meets Wednesday, January 13, 2010 for IV Poster Day from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Meets at St. Mary's Hosp
NURS 250026:00a
2:00p		12:00p
5:00p		F
T		Calderon
  • Web-enhanced class. Students are required to prepare for clinical in the hospital settingthe evening prior to clinical. This class also meets Wednesday, January 13, 2010 for IV Poster Day from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Meets at Decatur Memorial Hosp.
NURS 250036:00a
2:00p		12:00p
5:00p		W
T		Calderon
  • Web-enhanced class. Students are required to prepare for clinical in the hospital settingthe evening prior to clinical. This class also meets Wednesday, January 13, 2010 for IV Poster Day from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Meets at St. Mary's Hosp
NURS 2500412:00p
2:00p		6:00p
5:00p		Th
T		Calderon
  • Meets at St. Mary's Hosp

Fall 2009 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
NURS 250016:00a
9:00a		12:00p
12:00p		M
Th		Calderon
  • Web-enhanced class. Students are required to prepare for clinical in the hospital settingthe evening prior to clinical. This class also meets Wednesday, August 19, 2009 for IV Poster Day from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Meets at Decatur Memorial Hosp.
NURS 250027:00a
9:00a		1:00p
12:00p		M
Th		Calderon
  • Web-enhanced class. Students are required to prepare for clincal in the hospital setting the evening prior to clinical. This class also meets Wednesday, August 19, 2009 for IV Poster Day from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Meets at St. Mary's Hosp
NURS 250037:00a
9:00a		1:00p
12:00p		W
Th		Calderon
  • Web-enhanced class. Students are required to prepare for clinical in the hospital settingthe evening prior to clincial. This class also meets Wednesday, August 19, 2009 for IV Poster Day from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • Meets at St. Mary's Hosp

Nursing Courses

NumberTitleHours
NURS 111Introduction to Nursing1-0-1
NURS 112Medical-Surgical Nursing I Concepts Basic to Nursing Practice6-9-9
NURS 152Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing2-6-4
NURS 154Pharmacological Principles for Nursing Practice3-0-3
NURS 155Medical-Surgical Nursing II Care of the Chronically Ill Client3-6-5
NURS 203LPN Bridge Course6-0-6
NURS 206Family Health Nursing4-6-6
NURS 250Medical-Surgical III Care of the Surgical Client3-6-5
NURS 252Medical-Surgical IV Care of the Acutely Ill Client3-6-5
NURS 254Transition from Education to Practice3-9-6