PVN121 : H: Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing

Students are introduced to client data gathering, care of the pre- and post-operative client, and care of clients with self-care deficits. Asepsis, elements of the infectious process, causes of disease, basic IV practicum (site rate, solution identification), and the body’s normal defenses are discussed. Students are given the opportunity to use the problem-solving process while caring for pre- and post-operative clients.