Student Catalog and Handbook 2020-2021

RNSG 1720 Adult Health I

Reinforces theory and fundamental nursing skills taught in RNSG 1710 and introduces the student to the concepts of adult health nursing. The nursing process is used as a framework to organize content and deliver nursing care. Students use critical thinking as the basis for decisions regarding planning, interventions and evaluation when caring for clients with medical-surgical disorders. Pharmacological principles are integrated throughout the course. Simulated laboratory and clinical settings provide an opportunity to develop competency in nursing skills and caring in nursing practice. Clinical opportunities are provided in a variety of medical-surgical settings.

Credits

7

Contact Hours

15

Prerequisite

RNSG 1710