Medical-Surgical 1
Empowering Tomorrow’s Nurse Leaders
Course Overview
Medical-Surgical Nursing 1 is an introductory course designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver patient-centered and family-friendly nursing care.
Throughout the course, students will explore key concepts related to the professional role of a nurse in medical-surgical settings. They will develop a deeper understanding of cultural competency, with an emphasis on progressing toward unconscious cultural competence. The role of the global medical-surgical nurse will be examined, specifically focusing on identifying, preventing, and managing health alterations in adult clients. Additionally, the unique needs of the elderly population will be emphasized, covering topics such as illness prevention, management, autonomy, and quality of life. The course will also highlight the importance of collaboration among healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes.
Course Structure
This dynamic course features four focused units that guide you step by step through the core principles of medical-surgical nursing.
As a core course in the BSN curriculum, this program prepares nursing students to provide safe, patient-centered, and culturally responsive care in medical-surgical settings. Through four focused units, learners explore professional nursing roles, physiological functions, and key disorders—using readings, presentations, clinical scenarios, self-assessments, and exams to build competence and confidence in managing adult client health across diverse populations.