Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECHA-0045
Organization's ID:
N108
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
192 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 6 Medical Surgical Nursing
Description

Objective:

To understand the role of the LPN in maintaining health and caring for the medical-surgical client.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply principles of infection control and safety when implementing nursing care
  • Calculate and administer medications with understanding of safety procedures and pharmacology
  • Describe etiology, medical surgical management, and nursing care of clients using a systems approach
  • Utilize the nursing process in caring for the medical surgical client
  • Demonstrate critical thinking in decision-making related to clinical judgment
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials