Catalog 2016-2017

PNSG 2240 Medical Surgical Nursing IV (4-0-4)

This fourth course in a series of four courses focuses on client care, including using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, engaging in client education, and displaying cultural competence across the life span. It gives attention to special populations. Topics include health management and maintenance; prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole, oncology; pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to the integumentary and reproductive systems.

Offered Fall

Prerequisite

PNSG 2220 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2230 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2310 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2320 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2330 with a grade of C or higher