Builds on medical surgical nursing theory, mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical judgment necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care to developmentally and culturally diverse, high acuity medical surgical adult patients. The course incorporates evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional standards, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of clinical settings. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the first year of ADN course work to include successful completion of BIO2116, MAT1120, and 3 credits of social science elective. (Theory: 3cr= 45 contact hours; Lab: 0.5cr= 22.5 contact hours; Clinical: 3cr= 135 contact hours.) (3-0.5-3)