NURR 115 Adult Health I: Medical-Surgical Nursing
Introduces the care of adults experiencing common medical and surgical conditions across body systems. Emphasizes foundational nursing interventions, clinical prioritization, patient education, and the delivery of safe, evidence-based care within an interprofessional healthcare team. Simulation and clinical experiences support the development of clinical judgment, decision-making, and communication skills in realistic patient care scenarios. Students apply the nursing process to promote health, manage illness, and enhance recovery in diverse adult populations.
NURR 115Adult Health I: Medical-Surgical Nursing
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I. General Information
Department
Nursing Academic
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
5 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
15
Semester Contact Hours Lab
30
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
135
Prerequisite Narrative
BIOL 228 and BIOL 228L, GNED 101, NURR 102, and NURR 106
Corequisite Narrative
ENGL 101, SOCY 101, NURR 116, and NURR 117
III. Catalog Course Description
Introduces the care of adults experiencing common medical and surgical conditions across body systems. Emphasizes foundational nursing interventions, clinical prioritization, patient education, and the delivery of safe, evidence-based care within an interprofessional healthcare team. Simulation and clinical experiences support the development of clinical judgment, decision-making, and communication skills in realistic patient care scenarios. Students apply the nursing process to promote health, manage illness, and enhance recovery in diverse adult populations.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Apply the nursing process to plan and implement evidence-based care for adults with common medical-surgical conditions
- Prioritize nursing interventions to promote safety, prevent complications, and support optimal recovery.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of common acute and chronic illnesses and implement appropriate nursing responses.
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with clients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
- Provide patient-centered education to support self-care, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications.
- Apply clinical judgment in the simulated and clinical settings to support safe and timely decision-making in adult health care.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies