NA 225 - Medical Surgical Nursing I for RNs Clinical

The student will use critical thinking processes to guide care-planning decisions for the adult client. The student will plan, implement, and evaluate medical-surgical nursing interventions for appropriateness in preparation for the client’s discharge. This clinical course includes the nurse’s role in assisting the client with self-management of acute and chronic illness. Students assist with planning and managing care for groups of clients. 1.00 semester credit hours Contact Hours: 45.00 Prerequisite: NA 212 Advanced Pharmacology. Corequisite NA 220 Medical Surgical Nursing I for RNs.