NURS 4552 - Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing

2 credits

Assumes a basic level understanding of pathophysiological concepts and related nursing interventions. This course utilizes a body systems approach and teaches senior nursing students how to approach advanced pathophysiological concepts utilizing a critical thinking, higher level, integrative approach. Students will integrate and apply pharmacology, physical assessment, clinical decision making, and health promotion skills as they learn to more effectively care for medically complex adults.

Corequisite: NURS 4442 Nursing Across the Health Continuum & Lifespan and NURS 4973 Focused Senior Nursing Practice.