PNR 104 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I

Credits: 5

This course is the introduction of basic scientific principles of the physiological responses to illness. Concepts of diseases and disorders of the body systems are presented including related chemotherapy and treatment. Principles and skills of drug ad- ministration are introduced in lab sessions. Clinical laboratory experience in a long-term care center and/or acute care hospital is correlated with classroom theory. Following completion of the lab practice session, supervised administration of medications is initiated in the clinical setting.

Theory: 3
Lab: 2.5
Clinical: 15

Prerequisites: Admission to PN Program