Course introduces system based nursing care prioritization and care planning for adult patients.  Topics include respiratory cardiovascular gastrointestinal endocrine and perioperative basics.  Emphasis on assessment, medication management, mobility and discharge planning for common conditions.

Medical surgical knowledge prepares students for diverse inpatient clinical rotations.  Adult acute care fundamentals with focus on assessment and care coordination.  Apply clinical reasoning to prioritize care, use evidence based protocols, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Main Points: Medical Surgical Nursing I | System based care | Prioritization | Medication management | Mobility support | Discharge planning

Quick Facts: Prioritization improves patient safety | Mobility reduces complications | Medication reconciliation prevents errors | Interdisciplinary care improves outcomes | Discharge planning reduces readmissions

Topics related to Medical Surgical Nursing I include care planning | assessment | perioperative basics