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. Semester Credit Hours: 1.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/45/45 Prerequisite: NA 212 Advanced Pharmacology. Corequisite NA 220 Medical Surgical Nursing I for RNs.