Medical - Surgical Nursing 1 (RNSG 1341)

Basic integration of the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of the health care team, and member of the profession. Study of the common concepts of caring for adult patients and families with medical-surgical health care needs related to body systems, emphasizing knowledge, judgement, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. (3 credits - 3 lecture hours).