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NURS 121 Medical Surgical Nursing I

3 credits
The first of two courses presenting nursing care as it relates to common disturbances of homeostasis. Critical thinking skills and cultural needs of the client are introduced. Students utilize a systems approach to patient care.

Prerequisites: NURS 111  and NURS 112  

Corequisites: NURS 122  

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Integrate evidence-based knowledge to make sound clinical judgements reflective of safe practice standards.
  • Apply the concepts of leadership, management, quality improvement, and patient safety in the delivery of patient care
  • Communicate effectively and accurately through verbal, written, and electronic mediums.
  • Plan and provide safe, inclusive, equitable, effective, and financially responsible nursing care through the appropriate utilization of available resources.
  • Incorporate the concepts and competencies reflected in the LWTech

Total Hours: 30 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30