NURSING 102 — Introduction to Medical-Surgical
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with one primary comorbidity that requires medical and / or surgical intervention. Emphasis is placed on the care of patient and their families. Concepts of patient-centered care, communication, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, safe practice, teamwork and collaboration and informatics are integrated throughout the course. More complex health assessment and nursing skills are presented and students practice and demonstrate theses skills in the laboratory and clinical settings. Clinical experiences provide students an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care to adults in acute care settings. Theoretical concepts and clinical nursing skills contained in this course are consistent with the skills standards developed from the State of Illinois as stated in the Nurse Practice Act, IL 1300.340 Approval of Programs sub section F Curriculum and instruction. Writing assignments as appropriate to the discipline are a part of this course.