Academic Catalog 2024-2025

NUAT 340 Medical Surgical Nursing I

Focuses on the basic care of adult clients. The student gains experiences with health alterations that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Emphasis is placed on the care of clients with alterations in selected body functions. Concepts of client centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, safety, informatics, systems-based practice, professionalism, and caring are integrated throughout the course. Clinical experiences provide the beginning student with opportunities to apply fundamental concepts and assist with safe client care of adults in a variety of settings.

(5 credit hours: 3 didactic, 1.5 clinical; 0.5 simulation)

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Admission to the accelerated nursing program and successful completion of all prerequisite courses or APC approval

Offered

Fall First Term