NRS 321 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 2: Care of the Adult Client: Clinical

The course will introduce the students to the clinical component of Medical – Surgical Nursing 2: Care of the Adult Clinical. This course will apply previous knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and assessment skills in the delivery of safe, holistic care of the adult client with acute and chronic illnesses. The course will provide the opportunity for the students to practice in the professional nurse role by demonstrating the use of informatics, teamwork and collaboration as well as evidence-based practice related to quality health outcomes.

Semester hours: 3.0

Prerequisites:

  • NRS 117 - Student Success and Nursing Concepts
  • NRS 125 - Foundational Skills and Assessment of the Adult: Theory
  • NRS 126 - Foundational Skills and Assessment of the Adult: Clinical
  • NRS 227 - Pathophysiology
  • NRS 236 - Pharmacology in Nursing: Principles of Pharmacology
  • NRS 237 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 1: Care of the Adult Client:Theory
  • NRS 238 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 1: Care of the Adult Client: Clinical Application

Co-requisites:

  • NRS 320 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 2: Care of the Adult Client: Theory
  • NRS 332 - Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: Theory
  • NRS 333 - Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: Clinical

Restrictions and Notes:

  • *For LPN to BSN see advisor

Last updated: 05/16/2025