2023-2024 Course Catalog

NURS 252 Medical-Surgical IV Care of the Acutely Ill Client

applies the nursing process, systems theory, and critical thinking in the management and care of adult clients with acute alterations in the respiratory, cardiovascular, integumentary (burns), and the neurological system. Physical assessment and advanced nursing skills are emphasized. The student demonstrates the roles of health care team member, healthcare provider, and manager of care. Clinical experiences provide opportunities to use the nursing process, critical thinking, communication, and decision-making in caring for adult clients who are acutely/critically ill. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees (credit hours 5.0, lecture hours 3.0, lab hours 6.0).

Credits

5.0

Prerequisite

completion of NURS 206, NURS 250, BIOL 220, SOCIO 110 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in NURS 254, Fine Arts elective, and HLTH 197/HLTH 290/HLTH 297

Division and Department

Health Professions / Nursing