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Aug 26, 2026
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2025-2026 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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HNUR 1428 - Medical Surgical I for Practical Nursing
Credit Hours 8 , Lecture 6 , Lab 10.7
Provides theory and clinical instruction in the nursing process as a method of individualizing patient care with special emphasis directed towards essential concepts related to body fluid/water, electrolytes, and acid-base balance, and the adult client experiencing alterations in cardiovascular/lymphatic/immune/respiratory functioning. Included is a review of anatomy and physiology, and therapeutic/modified diets for each body system addressed. Includes the role of the practical nurse and legal implications related to intravenous (IV) therapy. Pharmacological interventions/commonly used medications for each body system addressed are discussed at length. Geriatric considerations are addressed. This course includes a 160-hour clinical component. Students must pass both the theory and clinical components of this course with an 80% in each area in order to successfully complete the course and advance in the program. This course requires a lab fee. This course includes an exam fee.
Prerequisites: HNUR 1312 , HNUR 1324 , and HNUR 1335 , all with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisites: HNUR 1413 and HNUR 1431
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