NURS 252 - Medical-Surgical Nursing IV - Care of the Acutely Ill Client

Description:NURS 252 nursing process, systems theory, and critical thinking are applied in the management and care of adult clients with acute alterations in the respiratory, cardiovascular, integumentary (burns), and the neurological system. Physical assessment and advanced nursing skills will be emphasized. The student will demonstrate the roles of health care team member, healthcare provider, and manager of care. Clinical experiences provide opportunities to use the nursing process, critical thinking, communication, and decision-making in caring for adult clients who are acutely/critically ill.
Credit hours:3-6-5
Prerequisite(s):Prerequisites: completion of NURS 205, NURS 250, BIOL 220, concurrent enrollment in NURS 254, Fine Arts elective, general elective, and HLTH 197/297; beginning in fall 2009 NURS 206 instead of NURS 205
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates, AAS, ALS
  • Group requirement - Not Applicable
  • Area of concentration - Nursing
Offered:Fall and Spring

Fall 2008 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
NURS 252016:00a
9:00a
12:00p
11:50a
M
Th
Riedell, M
  • Computer access required for WebCT. Scheduled clinical by arrangement w/faculty/agencies as needed.
  • Meets at Decatur Memorial Hosp.
NURS 252026:00a
9:00a
12:00p
11:50a
W
Th
Riedell, M
  • Computer access required for WebCT. Scheduled clinical by arrangement w/faculty/agencies as needed.
  • Meets at Decatur Memorial Hosp.
NURS 2520311:00a
9:00a
5:00p
11:50a
W
Th
Riedell, M
  • Computer access required for WebCT. Scheduled clincal by arrangement w/faculty/agencies as needed.
  • Meets at Decatur Memorial Hosp.
NURS 252046:00a
9:00a
12:00p
11:50a
F
Th
Riedell, M
  • Computer access required for WebCT. Scheduled clincial by arrangemnt w/faculty/agencies asneeded.
  • 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