NURS 250 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 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 150, NURS 152, NURS 154, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in NURS 205, BIOL 220, SOCIO 110, or admission to the LPN Bridge Program; beginning spring 2009 completion of NURS 155 instead of NURS 150 and concurrent enrollment in NURS 206 instead of NURS 205
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - AAS
  • Group requirement - Not Applicable
  • Area of concentration - Nursing
Offered:Fall and Spring

Fall 2008 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
NURS 250016:15a
9:00a
1:00p
12:00p
M
T
Litchfield
  • Computer access required for WebCT. Students are required toprepare for clinical in the hospital setting the evening prior to clinical.
  • Meets at Decatur Memorial Hosp.
NURS 250026:15a
9:00a
1:00p
12:00p
W
T
Litchfield
  • Computer access required for WebCT. Students are required toprepare for clinical in the hospital setting the evening prior to clinical.
  • Meets at Decatur Memorial Hosp.
NURS 250032:00p
9:00a
8:00p
12:00p
Th
T
Litchfield
  • Computer access requred for WebCT. Students are required toprepare for clinical in the hospital setting the evening prior to clinical.
  • Meets at Decatur Memorial Hosp.
NURS 250046:45a
9:00a
1:30p
12:00p
F
T
Litchfield
  • Computer access required for WebCT. Students are required to prepare for clincal in the hospital setting the evening prior to clinical.
  • Meets at Decatur Memorial Hosp.

Nursing Courses

NumberTitleHours
NURS 111Introduction to Nursing1-0-1
NURS 112Medical-Surgical Nursing 1 Concepts Basic to Nursing Practice6-9-9
NURS 150Family Health Nursing4-6-6
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 Course7-0-7
NURS 205Medical-Surgical Nursing II - Care of the Chronically Ill Client3-6-5
NURS 206Family Health Nursing (Effective Spring 2009)4-6-6
NURS 250Medical-Surgical Nursing III - Care of the Surgical Client3-6-5
NURS 252Medical-Surgical Nursing IV - Care of the Acutely Ill Client3-6-5
NURS 254Transition from Education to Practice3-9-6