Med-Surg Practicum (VNSG 1266)

Course Description: This course provides for the clinical application of content provided in Nursing 1409. Students gain experiences in using the nursing process in the patient-centered care of the persons experiencing stressors to the respiratory cardiovascular, endocrine, reproductive, fluid and electrolyte, hematological, and immune system. Patients with oncological stressors are also assigned.The emphasis is on the clinical assessment and management of patients experiencing stressors to their health and well-being. The patient’s developmental stage and individual needs are assessed and incorporated into the plan of care which is devised to support and strengthen the adaptive response of the patient. The role and competencies of the professional nurse as they relate to caring, safety, patient advocacy, and teaching are applied to the adult patient within the context of the health-care team. Clinical settings include hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and other sites as appropriate.