104 Basic Nursing II 10 credits Focuses on hospital care and illness care of moderately complex patients. Focus is on surgical experiences and invasive procedures. Surgical concepts and fluid and electrolyte balance are considered. Develops pharmacological concepts further by providing experience with pre-mixed IV fluids and medications. Continues pediatric and mental health concepts while focusing on adults.
Clinical disorders focus on gastrointestinal, neurological, and musculi-skeletal systems.
Application focus on nursing process and management of two patients in the medical -surgical setting. I 5 credits Focuses on the normal childbearing experience. The impact of childbirth on family dynamics is examined. Selected women's health problems are discussed. The nursing process is emphasized in both theory and clinical.