PNP1474 — Medical Surgical Nursing
14 Credits This course introduces students to the concepts of medical-surgical nursing, including the care and management of adult patients with simple to moderately complex conditions of illness. Emphasis is placed on acute, sub-acute, convalescent, short-term, and long-term care settings. Building on concepts from Fundamentals of Nursing, this course integrates pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, therapeutic interventions, nutrition, and treatment modalities. Students will apply the nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical judgment to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care. A strong emphasis is placed on medication safety, including administration, dosage calculation, monitoring, patient education, and evaluation of therapeutic
Prerequisites: PNP1215, PNP1232