NURP 120 Medical Surgical A
Students study the common diseases and disorders of patients and the appropriate nursing measures (physical, emotional, and psychological) these varied conditions require. The nursing process is utilized as a basis for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of a patient's needs. This includes meeting the needs of a dying patient and their family. Patient teaching on health, learning to live with various conditions, and rehabilitation nursing are included. The setting is acute care. Clinical experiences include patients in all age groups. Emphasis is placed on the elderly population.
NURP 120Medical Surgical A
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
5 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
40
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
108
Prerequisite Narrative
NURP 106 and NURP 115
Corequisite Narrative
NURP 110
III. Catalog Course Description
Students study the common diseases and disorders of patients and the appropriate nursing measures (physical, emotional, and psychological) these varied conditions require. The nursing process is utilized as a basis for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of a patient's needs. This includes meeting the needs of a dying patient and their family. Patient teaching on health, learning to live with various conditions, and rehabilitation nursing are included. The setting is acute care. Clinical experiences include patients in all age groups. Emphasis is placed on the elderly population.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Provide safe & effective care environments.
- Provide health promotion & maintenance.
- Provide psychosocial integrity.
- Provide physiological integrity.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Formative and summative assessments will be given.
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
A. Mandatory Assignments
1. Concept Map
2. SimChart Journals
B. Mandatory Evaluations
1. Mini-tests
2. Examinations
3. PrepU quizzes