NURSING 502A - Medical-Surgical Nursing A

    Recent Professors
    Lorna Thompson, Ashley Knight, Nadine Farquharson, LASC STAFF
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    4.5
    Prerequisite
    Nursing 503B
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NURSING 502A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course focuses on the care of adult patients with health alterations that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Emphasis is placed on the care of patients with alterations in selected body functions. Concepts of patient centered care, cultural sensitivity, informatics, safe practice, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care to adults and older adults in a variety of settings.
    Usually Held
    Mon 9:00am–1:15pm, Wed Thu 7:00am–4:20pm, Tue Wed 7:00am–3:50pm