NURR 211 Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing I

This course provides both relevant instructional and clinical learning experiences for students in providing care for adults with complex medical/surgical health problems associated with the body systems covered in this course. The Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II course covers adults with complex medical/surgical health problems of the remaining body systems.

Credits

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

22.5

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

22.5

Prerequisite

Registered Nursing Major, NURR 111, and NURR 113

Corequisite

GNED 101 and Any GE Oral Communication Course

NURR 211Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing I

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

3 credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

22.5

Semester Contact Hours Lab

45

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

22.5

Prerequisite Narrative

Registered Nursing Major, NURR 111, and NURR 113

Corequisite Narrative

GNED 101 and Any GE Oral Communication Course

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

This course provides both relevant instructional and clinical learning experiences for students in providing care for adults with complex medical/surgical health problems associated with the body systems covered in this course. The Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II course covers adults with complex medical/surgical health problems of the remaining body systems.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • 1. Provide nursing care that protects clients experiencing complex medical/surgical health problems and health care personnel (Management of Care)
  • 2. Provide nursing care that protects clients experiencing complex medical/surgical health problems and health care personnel from environmental hazards (Safety & Infection Control)
  • 3. Provide nursing care that incorporates the knowledge of expected growth and development principles, prevention and/or early detection of health problems, and strategies to achieve optimal health for clients experiencing complex medical/surgical health problems (Health Promotion & Maintenance)
  • 4. Provide nursing care that promotes and supports the emotional, mental and social well-being of the client with complex medical/surgical health problems experiencing stressful events, as well as acute or chronic mental illness (Psychosocial Integrity)
  • 5. Provide nursing care that promotes physical health and wellness by providing comfort and assistance in the performance of the activities of daily living for clients with complex medical/surgical health problems (Basic Care & Comfort)
  • 6. Provide nursing care that promotes physical health and wellness related to the administration of medications and parenteral therapies for clients with complex medical/surgical health problems (Pharmacological & Parenteral Therapies)
  • 7. Provide nursing care that promotes physical health and wellness by reducing the development of complications or health problems related to existing conditions, treatments, or procedures for clients with complex medical/surgical health problems (Reduction of Risk Potential)
  • 8. Provide nursing care that promotes physical health and wellness by managing and providing care for clients with complex medical/surgical health problems, affecting the body systems covered in this course experiencing acute, chronic, or life-threatening physical health conditions (Physiological Adaptation)

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

End-of-course student learning outcomes will be assessed using standardized predictor exams, case studies, faculty coded exams, concept maps, papers