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NURS 252 - Medical-Surgical 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):completion of NURS 206, NURS 250, BIOL 220, Socio 110 concurrent enrollment in NURS 254, Fine Arts elective, and HLTH 197/297
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates, AAS, ALS
  • Group requirement - Not Applicable
  • Area of concentration - Nursing
Offered:Offered in Fall and Spring.

Spring 2010 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
NURS 252Y16:00a
1:00p		12:00p
4:00p		M
Th		Riedell, M
  • Hybrid Course
  • Web-enhanced Class. Scheduled clinical by arrangement with faculty/agencies as needed. 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 252Y26:00a
1:00p		12:00p
4:00p		W
Th		Riedell, M
  • Hybrid Course
  • Web-enhanced class. Scheduled clinical by arrangement with faculty/agencies as needed. 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 252Y36:00a
1:00p		12:00p
4:00p		F
Th		Riedell, M
  • Hybrid Course
  • Web-enhanced class. Scheduled clinical by arrangement with faculty/agencies as needed. 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.

Fall 2009 Offerings

CourseSecBegEndDaysInstructorNotes
NURS 252Y16:00a
1:00p		12:00p
4:00p		M
Th		Riedell, M
  • Hybrid Course
  • Web-enhanced class. Scheduled clinical by arrangement with faculty/agencies as needed. 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 252Y26:00a
1:00p		12:00p
4:00p		W
Th		Riedell, M
  • Hybrid Course
  • Web-enhanced class. Scheduled clinical by arrangement with faculty/agencies as needed. 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 252Y36:00a
1:00p		12:00p
4:00p		F
Th		Riedell, M
  • Hybrid Course
  • Web-enhanced class. Scheduled clinical by arrangement with faculty/agencies as needed. 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.

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