NUR 566 Medical Surgical Nursing Practice II: Acute Adult Health Alterations

This course builds on NUR 525 and requires students to apply the nursing process for selected acute and chronic health conditions in adults and older clients. It further develops the generalist nurse’s role in the care of adult and older adult patients with pathophysiological disruptions across systems. Emphasis is placed on new content such as pathophysiological alterations in the neurological, musculoskeletal, and respiratory systems; and long-term care elements specific to cancer, hospice, and rehabilitation. Assists students to refine their knowledge and skills to assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care related to patient needs, to restore health and prevent complications. 

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Pre- or Corequisite: NUR 525, NUR 525C

Corequisite

NUR 566C. Students retaking NUR 566 must also enroll in NUR 566C.