PNC 202 - Medical Surgical II for Practical Nursing: Transition to Practical Nursing Practice

Prerequisite: PNC 130, PNC 201

Description: Medical Surgical Nursing II is designed to introduce concepts of Medical Surgical Nursing with an emphasis on meeting the needs of the whole client with the use of evidence-based-practice. This course enhances the student’s ability to assess, apply nursing diagnosis, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions as they apply to medical or surgical patients, within the Practical Nurses scope of practice. Successful students will assimilate the care needs of the client in conjunction with their disease process or surgical intervention. Medical Surgical Nursing II enhances the student’s ability to incorporate the nursing process as it relates to various disease processes and health promotion including mental health and leadership. Specific body systems and the disease processes associated with them will be covered in the areas of etiology, diagnosis, signs and symptoms, treatment and nursing considerations. The student has the opportunity to apply the concepts of this course throughout the clinical portion of the program.

Credits: (6)
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 6
Notes: This course will be retired in the Fall 2018-19 academic year.

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