2025-2026 Academic Catalog
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NURS 303 - Nursing Care of the Adult I
Credits: 4
This comprehensive course explores the physiologic, psychosocial, and learning needs of diverse adult clients requiring medical-surgical care. Students will engage deeply with the nursing process, focusing on the development and application of clinical judgment and reasoning to deliver holistic, evidence-based nursing care. Key topics include professionalism, illness prevention and effective management of acute and chronic conditions for adult clients.
Throughout the course, students will integrate ethical and legal considerations into their practice, recognizing the complexities of delivering care in diverse healthcare settings. By employing critical thinking, decision-making frameworks, and clinical reasoning, students will learn to prioritize client care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and advocate for clients’ needs while addressing cultural, ethical, legal, and socioeconomic factors.
Combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, this course prepares students to navigate the multifaceted challenges of adult medical-surgical nursing with confidence. By the end of the course, students will be equipped to meet the physiological, psychosocial, and educational needs of their clients, ensuring a comprehensive approach to nursing care that fosters positive health outcomes and enhances the overall client experience. This course is essential for aspiring nurses aiming to make a meaningful impact in the field of medical-surgical nursing.
Prerequisite1: NURS 203 , NURS 205 , NURS 206L
Corequisite1: NURS 303C (or prior) and NURS 310L (or prior)
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