NURS 230 - Medical-Surgical Nursing III

    Recent Professors
    R. Ryan, S. Cotton, P. Webb, J. Nguyen, T. Thompson, M. Godoy, K. Blose, T. Saxton and 1 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    18–22 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    "C" grade or higher in NURS 220 and 222 or equivalent. Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher in NURS 220 and 222 or equivalent.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course focuses on the nursing theory and nursing management of adult patients across the lifespan with multi system alterations in health which are more complex than those studied previously. There is an emphasis on diseases and disorders in the cardiac, pulmonary, vascular, and neurologic systems. There is a strong emphasis on the application of critical thinking and clinical decision-making in high acuity settings. The course also offers a campus laboratory designed to teach the students technical skills necessary to manage high acuity patients. Advanced airway management, ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, ECG interpretation, advanced neuro assessment, and other complex skills are presented. Concurrent clinical experience is in acute care and critical care settings. Concepts related to current issues in nursing as well as those related to the role transition from student to new graduate will also be integrated throughout the course. This is a required course for the Nursing Program. (CSU)
    Usually Held
    Mon 12:00pm–3:30pm, Wed 10:00am–11:50am, Wed 12:15pm–2:05pm