NUR 221: Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical

The clinical portion of this course builds upon the concepts covered in Medical-Surgical II, providing students with hands-on experience in the medical-surgical setting. Throughout the course, students will apply the nursing process, engage in therapeutic communication, uphold professionalism, and address the needs of diverse patient populations. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between healthcare disorders, pharmacology, pathophysiology, safe medication administration, nursing interventions, and the evaluation of nursing care. Students will enhance their clinical judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills while collaborating with the interprofessional team. Additionally, this course further implements the NLN Competencies and nursing skills practiced in the clinical setting, supporting students' progression in Benner’s model of skill acquisition toward becoming competent registered nurses.