Med-Surgical Nursing III
Students apply theory and knowledge gained from interactive laboratory experiences to provide basic, intermediate and advanced practical nursing care to clients, families, and groups in the medical surgical environment in a leadership role under the supervision of their clinical instructor. Students are expected to synthesize information learned from previous experiences along with the new learning gained to care for larger numbers of clients and for those clients with advanced complex needs. Clinical experience shall include basic and advanced nursing skills, general health and physical assessment, patient education, maternal and pediatric, mental health, geriatrics, health screening, promotion, restoration and maintenance, supervision and management, safety and infection control, communication and documentation, IV Therapy, and working as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team.