Apr 25, 2024  
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2020-2021 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NUR 142: Fundamentals of Surgical Care II


(3 cr.)

Introduces principles of wound healing including types, stages, and complications; types, preparation and care of surgical supplies, packing, dressings, catheters, drains, tubes, supplies, and equipment; classifications of instruments, sutures and needles. Describes responsibilities related to the scrub and circulating roles. Provides students practical experience in the operating room.

Prerequisite: Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia.
Co-requisite: NUR 280  and documentation of current immunizations and other credentials.
Lecture 2 hours.
Laboratory 3 hours.
Total 5 hours per week.
Note: SURGICAL SCRUB CERTIFICATE COURSE FOR LPNs.



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