NSG 223 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II^

This course expands on previous nursing knowledge and skills to provide care to patients that have complex health alterations in a variety of clinical settings. Students will explore the concepts of professionalism, collaboration, communication, and cultural competency within the context of illness and their role as provider of care, educator, and patient advocate. In the clinical setting, students will care for selected patients in various settings, applying knowledge of pathophysiology and psychosocial dynamics for patients with medical and/or surgical problems. Semester Credit Hours: 6.00 Contact Hours: 60/0/90/150 Prerequisite: NSG 123 Medical-Surgical Nursing I^, NSG 221 Mental Health Nursing II^, and NSG 222 Family Nursing^. Corequisite: None