NP 200 - LPN Medical Surgical Nursing

This course introduces practical nursing students to the principles and practices of medical-surgical nursing across diverse health care settings. Emphasis is placed on the role of the LPN in providing safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care for adults with common health problems. Students will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for disorders affecting major body systems, including immune, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, sensory, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, urinary, endocrine, reproductive, hematologic, and integumentary systems. The course also integrates pharmacology, emergency and disaster management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Learning experiences connect theory with clinical reasoning to prepare students for entry-level practice and NCLEX-PN success. Semester Credit Hours: 7.00 Contact Hours: 30/30/180/240 Prerequisites: NP 101 Foundations of Nursing, NP 121 Fundamentals of Practical Nursing, SC 144 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology.