NURS 220 - Medical-Surgical Nursing II

    Recent Professors
    S. Babini, D. Beals, M. Olive, M. Paule, M. Manahan, J. Zapf, Y. Sosing, L. Apatan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    18 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher in NURS 130 and 132 or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NURS 220
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course addresses patient focused nursing care of individuals with alterations in body organ systems to include endocrine, neurologic, renal, hepatobiliary, and immune diseases or disorders. The care of patients with cancer will also be addressed. The focus is on adult patients throughout the lifespan. The nurse considers the unique characteristics and abilities of the person, including the impact of the environment on the state of health and illness in the context of acute and chronic disorders, with a focus on the effects of aging on organ function. Concurrent clinical experience is in acute settings. This is a required course for the Nursing Program. (CSU)
    Usually Held
    Mon 12:00pm–3:05pm, Tue 12:00pm–2:50pm, Wed 9:00am–12:05pm