NURS 223 - Medical Surgical and Geriatric Nursing

    Recent Professors
    T. Santos, C. Armenta, J. Kunath
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    20–30 students
    Credits
    5
    Prerequisite
    Prerequisite(s): NURS 128 and
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NURS 223
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course focuses on the health alterations of adults and older adults. Emphasis is placed on the unique alterations of adults and those progressing in age including the oldest old in the adult life span. Evidence based practices related to changes in physiological status, psychosocial needs, health promotion, health education, safety, end-of-life-care, and interdisciplinary collaboration are integrated throughout the course. Clinical experiences provide an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and principles of geriatric nursing while implementing safe care in a variety of health care and community settings.
    Usually Held
    Thu 8:30am–12:45pm, Tue 2:00pm–6:15pm, Tue 8:30am–12:45pm, Tue Wed 7:00am–1:45pm