NURS 240 - Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing I

4 units
2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
Prerequisite: NURS 230 and NURS 232 and NURS 234 and NURS 238 with a minimum grade of C
Enrollment Limitation: Students must be admitted into the Nursing Program.
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

In this course, students are introduced to adult patients with moderate to severe disease states. Theory and clinical practice will focus on the biophysical concepts in medical-surgical conditions. Students will examine problems associated with tissue integrity, nutrition, inflammation, perfusion, acid-base balance, fluid and electrolytes, elimination, hormonal and glucose regulation, functional ability, safety, sexuality, and self-management.