NS 103A - MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING I

    Recent Professors
    Brandon Diaz
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    8–10 students
    Difficulty
    6.5Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    5.5
    Prerequisite
    : Completion of NS 101A, or NS 200A for LVN and transfer students. The nursing process is used to meet the health care and nursing needs of chronically ill adult medical/surgical patients. Integrated throughout the course are the concepts of patient- centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics. The roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse including practitioner, member of a team, scholar, and teacher will be developed. (CSU, AVC)
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    The nursing process is used to meet the health care and nursing needs of chronically ill adult medical/surgical patients. Integrated throughout the course are the concepts of patient- centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics. The roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse including practitioner, member of a team, scholar, and teacher will be developed.
    Usually Held
    Mon 9:00am–2:20pm