TransfermaticNSG at Butte College

    NSG 88 - Med/Surg III (30 Unit Option)

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    Class Size
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    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite: Admission to ADN Program, NSG 64 Corequisite: NSG 61, NSG 68, NSG 69
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is designed for students receiving a 30 Unit option ONLY. The 30 Unit option is a certificate only and will not receive a degree. Approval for taking this course is made with the Nursing Department Chair. This course addresses the nursing of adult and geriatric clients with acute and chronic illnesses. Students study common chronic and acute illnesses, adaptation to, and acute episodes of these illnesses in the acute hospital setting. Physical assessment of the adult, normal development and physiology, nutrition, pharmacology, sexuality, cultural factors, and prevention and early detection measures appropriate to the various nursing problems are discussed. Nursing process to promote adaptation is stressed throughout the course. Graded only.