This clinical course provides opportunities to conduct comprehensive health assessments with the emphasis to acquire, process and interpret data collected from clients in the medical/surgical setting. Using a collaborative physical, psychological, socio-culture and spiritual approach the student will use the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care. The student will use evidence-based research and theoretical concepts to problem solve and critically reason to manage common clinical problems. The student will apply the teaching/learning process in the reinforcement of education to the client and family. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the first semester of the Associate Applied Science Registered Nursing curriculum with a minimum of a "C" in each course that applies to the nursing curriculum. Corequisites: NURS 118 and PHRM 210. (S)