Course Number and Title:
NUR 139 Medical Surgical Nursing
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: NUR 131 and PSY 127
Course Credits and Hours
12 credit(s)
6 lecture hours/week
18 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course defines the role of the practical nurse as a provider of care and member within the discipline of nursing. Emphasis is placed on the systematic attainment of theoretical knowledge using the nursing process and critical thinking skills needed for beginning medical-surgical clinical practice. Concepts of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration in caring for adults with: fluid, electrolyte, acid-base analysis; cancer; cardiovascular; endocrine; gastrointestinal; integumentary; immune; male reproductive; musculoskeletal; neurological; pain; respiratory; sensory; sexually transmitted infections; shock; surgical; and urinary disorders.
Additional Materials
None
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
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Analyze sound nursing judgment to provide clinically competent nursing care by incorporating clinical reasoning skills and theoretical knowledge in patients with: fluid, electrolyte, acid-base analysis; cancer; cardiovascular; endocrine; gastrointestinal; integumentary; immune; male reproductive; musculoskeletal; neurological; pain; respiratory; sensory; sexually transmitted infections; shock; surgical; and urinary disorders. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1)
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Demonstrate caring behaviors while recognizing the uniqueness of the individual. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4: PGC 2)
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Practice appropriate communication techniques while functioning as a member of the healthcare team. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 3)
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Administer nursing care incorporating the principles of leadership and advocacy. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 4)
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Use professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
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Analyze sound nursing judgment to provide clinically competent nursing care by incorporating clinical reasoning skills and theoretical knowledge in patients with: fluid, electrolyte, acid-base analysis; cancer; cardiovascular; endocrine; gastrointestinal; integumentary; immune; male reproductive; musculoskeletal; neurological; pain; respiratory; sensory; sexually transmitted infections; shock; surgical; and urinary disorders.
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Apply comprehension of medical diagnoses, treatment, and nursing care of clients in healthcare settings.
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Use physical assessment techniques and health data to evaluate the client on an ongoing basis.
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Analyze nutritional and pharmacological requirements for clients with various medical-surgical disorders.
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Apply theoretical knowledge and principles of clinical reasoning when providing nursing care for clients in healthcare settings.
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Select nursing interventions to meet client goals and provide optimal outcomes.
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Solve mathematical calculations for nursing clinical practice.
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Demonstrate caring behaviors while recognizing the uniqueness of the individual.
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Demonstrate nursing interventions in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for diverse clients.
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Use the principles of therapeutic communication with clients and families incorporating diversity into their plan of care.
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Discuss the impact of hospitalization on clients and families.
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Practice appropriate communication techniques while functioning as a member of the healthcare team.
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Employ effective communication techniques while collaborating with healthcare team members.
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Determine knowledge deficits of clients and families in relation to the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
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Modify individualized client and family teaching/learning into the nursing plan of care.
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Use appropriate medical terminology when documenting assessment and care.
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Administer nursing care incorporating the principles of leadership and advocacy.
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Employ the role of the nurse in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team in the promotion of health for clients and families as caregiver, teacher, collaborator, advocate, and coordinator.
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Demonstrate cooperation when working with physicians, nurses, staff, and fellow students in healthcare settings.
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Select a plan that involves the clients and families in decision-making.
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Use professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
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Practice client confidentiality.
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Demonstrate principles of advocacy while caring for clients and families in healthcare settings.
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Demonstrate professionalism by accepting responsibility and accountability for own actions.
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Use constructive criticism to improve clinical performance.
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Relate the nursing code of ethics while practicing nursing care.
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Apply the scope of beginning nursing practice when caring for clients and families.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
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A |
| 80-89 |
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B |
| 70-79 |
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C |
| 0-69 |
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F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
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Evaluation Measure
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Percentage of final grade
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10 Exams (Summative)
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30%
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Project- Presentation (Formative/Summative) Non-proctored ATI
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10%
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Final Exam (Summative)
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60%
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Lab/Clinical (Formative/Summative)
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Pass/Fail
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TOTAL
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100%
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Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
1. Analyze sound nursing judgment, by incorporating theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills to provide clinically competent nursing care.
2. Demonstrate caring behaviors while recognizing the uniqueness of the individual.
3. Practice appropriate communication techniques while functioning as a member of the health care team.
4. Administer nursing care that incorporates the principles of leadership and advocacy.
5. Use professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
We value all individuals and provide an inclusive environment that fosters equity and student success. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. The College's policy on accommodations for persons with disabilities can be found in the College's Guide to Requesting Academic Accommodations and/or Auxiliary Aids Students may also access the Guide and contact information for Disabilities Support Counselors through the Student Resources web page under Disabilities Support Services, or visit the campus Advising Center.