May 25, 2024  
2020-2021 College Catalog 
    
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NUR 142 - Fundamentals of Surgical Care


(3 credits) 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(s): Practical Nurse Licensure in Virginia Corequisite(s): NUR 280 , NUR 281  

Lecture: 2 hours
Lab: 3 hours
Total: 5 hours per week



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