ADN 150 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I

(Formerly ADN 152 & 153)

Prerequisite: ADN 151, ADN 151L, BIOL 222
Corequisite: ADN 150L and ADN 154
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in caring for patients with disturbances in fluid and electrolyte status; acid/base balance; and digestive, renal, endocrine, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Discussion includes the pathophysiology of disease processes as well as medical and nursing interventions, and students apply theoretical concepts in a clinical setting. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students must be concurrently enrolled in both ADN 150 and ADN 150L, and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit.