The fundamental principles previously learned are applied to the management of the perioperative patient, management of patients with problems of the endocrine, nervous, skin, and immune systems. Other concepts include intravenous therapy, fluid & electrolytes, shock, community health nursing, emergency are, bioterrorism, and the concepts of management for safe and effective care. The lab and clinical component provides experience in meeting the needs of the aged patient and adult patient with medical and surgical problems.

NRS 140 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice, NRS 141 Pharmacology for Nursing with a grade of "C" or better, BIO 110 with a grade of "C" or better or concurrent enrollment.

9 Semester hour(s)

5 lec/8 lab