Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis beginning level medical/surgical nursing course integrates the components of theory, clinical, and simulation that focus on evidence-based patient centered nursing care of medical-surgical adult patients with chronic illness and needs within acute care and community-based settings. Emphasis is placed on assessment of risk factors affecting patients' health and wellness. Students implement the nursing process and integrate Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs concepts to assess, analyze, and prioritize the needs of the adult with chronic illness. Pharmacological principles specific to chronically-ill clients are discussed. The course builds upon concepts introduced in Nursing 265, Nursing 266, and Nursing 275; Professional standards, patient advocacy, spiritual-cultural diversity, legal/ethical issues and effective communication and collaboration with members of the healthcare team are also covered.Usually HeldThu Fri 6:30am–3:30pm, Mon Tue 10:00am–1:50pm, Thu Fri 6:30am–2:55pm, Mon Tue 10:00am–1:35pm 