NURS 253 - Intermediate Nursing Process II

4.5 units
2 hours lecture, 7.5 hours lab per week to be arranged
Prerequisite: NURS 153, NURS 154, NURS 146 and NURS 156 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisite
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course will assist the student in meeting the needs of clients with complicated disease states. The synthesis and integration of multiple assessment data in order to utilize the nursing process in caring for medical-surgical clients will be emphasized. Organization and prioritizing care for multiple clients will be stressed in the delivery of total patient care. Increased skill development of nursing procedures and collaborative nursing interventions will be emphasized in the clinical setting. Topics will include pain management, hematology, immunology, infectious diseases, oncology, palliation, and neurological dysfunctions.