LPN 104 - Introduction to Medical and Surgical Nursing

5 Credit Hours

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals for Medical-Surgical Nursing. The content is based on nursing diagnoses, outcomes, and interventions. Topics include introductory nursing care, safety in the healthcare setting, personal/environmental health, and developmental stages of the life cycle. In addition, students will also gain knowledge regarding acid-base balance, body defenses, care of the surgical patient, endocrine disorders, hematologic conditions, and effects of aging on the body systems.

Prerequisites: SSS 100, MATH 100, ENGL 101 T, PSYC 101 T, HC 106, HC 117, HC 118, HC 118 L

Corequisites: LPN 104 L, LPN 104 S

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