Catalog 2023-2024

PNSG 2230 Medical Surgical Nursing III

This third 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; mental health; pathological diseases, disorders, and deviations from the normal state of health; client care; treatment; pharmacology; nutrition; and standard precautions with regard to the neurological, sensory, and musculoskeletal systems, as well as mental health.

Prerequisite

PNSG 2010 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2030 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2035 with a grade of C or higher, PNSG 2210 with a grade of C or higher