NRSE 142 - Medical Surgical Nursing I

    Recent Professors
    Maniphanh Noraky, Ness Farin Rells, Caroline Ebeo Serrano, Cathy Ann Verkaaik, Vasugi White, Leovita Ancheta Federe, Dorothy Lorraine Fis, Evamarie Barbara Riley Rodriguez and 7 more
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    51–53 students
    Credits
    4.5
    Prerequisite
    NRSE 140 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an introduction to nursing concepts and practices as they relate to the young adult through geriatric adult in the medical surgical environment. Through utilization of the nursing process, the student begins to recognize alterations in physical and physiological functioning or illness and formulates age-appropriate nursing interventions. Topics include selected psychomotor skills associated with the basic human needs, medication administration, and intravenous therapy, are studied and practiced. This course is intended for students enrolled in the first semester of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
    Usually Held
    Mon Thu 9:00am–11:05am