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

Course	Sec	Beg	End	Days	Instructor	Notes
NURS 250	01	6:15a 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 250	02	6:15a 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 250	03	2:00p 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 250	04	6:45a 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.

Number	Title	Hours
NURS 111	Introduction to Nursing	1-0-1
NURS 112	Medical-Surgical Nursing 1 Concepts Basic to Nursing Practice	6-9-9
NURS 150	Family Health Nursing	4-6-6
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	7-0-7
NURS 205	Medical-Surgical Nursing II - Care of the Chronically Ill Client	3-6-5
NURS 206	Family Health Nursing (Effective Spring 2009)	4-6-6
NURS 250	Medical-Surgical Nursing III - Care of the Surgical Client	3-6-5
NURS 252	Medical-Surgical Nursing IV - Care of the Acutely Ill Client	3-6-5
NURS 254	Transition from Education to Practice	3-9-6