Course Number and Title:
NUR 132 Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: PSY 127 and NUR 131
Course Credits and Hours
6 credit(s)
3 lecture hours/week
3 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course defines the role of the practical nurse as a provider of care and member within the interprofessional team. Emphasis is placed on the systematic attainment of evidence-based knowledge using the nursing process and clinical nursing judgment needed for beginning medical-surgical clinical practice. Concepts of promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health in caring for adults with fluid, electrolyte, acid-base analysis; pain; cancer; surgical; endocrine; cardiovascular; respiratory; and shock disorders.
Disclaimer
This course requires 135 hours of experiential learning in a variety of settings. Students must provide their own transportation to and from placement sites.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
Interpret sound nursing judgment to provide clinically competent nursing care by incorporating clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice in patients with fluid, electrolyte, acid-base analysis; pain; cancer; surgical; endocrine; cardiovascular; respiratory; and shock disorders. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1)
Demonstrate caring behaviors while recognizing the diversity of individuals. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4: PGC 2)
Construct appropriate communication techniques while functioning as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 3)
Organize nursing care incorporating the principles of leadership and advocacy. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 4)
Explain 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:
Interpret sound nursing judgment to provide clinically competent nursing care by incorporating clinical reasoning skills and evidence-based practice in patients with gastrointestinal; urinary; musculoskeletal; integumentary; male reproductive; sexually transmitted infections; sensory; neurological; and shock disorders.
Justify the comprehension of medical diagnoses, treatment, and nursing care of clients in healthcare settings.
Use physical assessment techniques and health data to evaluate the client on an ongoing basis.
Breakdown nutritional and pharmacological requirements for clients with various medical-surgical disorders.
Demonstrate the principles of evidence-based practice and principles and clinical reasoning when providing nursing care for clients in healthcare settings.
Select nursing interventions to meet client goals and provide optimal outcomes.
Solve mathematical calculations for nursing clinical practice.
Demonstrate caring behaviors while recognizing the diversity of individuals.
Demonstrate nursing interventions in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for diverse clients.
Use the principles of therapeutic communication with clients and families incorporating diversity into their plan of care.
Discuss the impact of hospitalization on clients and families.
Construct appropriate communication techniques while functioning as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team.
Employ effective communication techniques while collaborating with healthcare team members.
Assign client care and/or related tasks to assistive personnel.
Monitor activities of assistive personnel.
Organize and prioritize care based on client's needs
Determine knowledge deficits of clients and families in relation to the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health.
Set up an individualized client and family teaching into the nursing plan of care.
Select appropriate medical terminology when documenting assessment and care.
Employ effective communication techniques while collaborating with healthcare team members.
Organize nursing care incorporating the principles of leadership and advocacy.
Outline the role of the nurse in conjunction with other members of the interprofessional team in the promotion of health for clients and families as caregiver, teacher, collaborator, advocate, and coordinator.
Demonstrate cooperation when working with providers, nurses, staff, and fellow students in healthcare settings.
Organize a plan that involves the clients and families in decision-making.
Explain professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice.
Demonstrate principles of legal and ethical aspects of advocacy while caring for clients and families in healthcare settings.
Demonstrate professionalism by accepting responsibility and accountability for personal actions of the student nurse.
Use constructive feedback to improve clinical performance.
Relate the nursing code of ethics while practicing nursing care.
Perform within the scope of nursing practice.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
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
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
4 Module Exams (Summative) (Equally Weighted) | 30% |
Cumulative Final Exam (Summative) | 60% |
Other Assignments (Formative) (Equally Weighted) - 4 Quizzes
- 2 Practice ATI Assessments
- Project
| 10% |
Lab/Clinical (Formative/Summative) | Pass/Fail |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
- Interpret sound nursing judgment, incorporating evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills to provide clinically competent practical nursing care.
- Demonstrate caring behaviors while recognizing the diversity of individuals.
- Formulate appropriate communication techniques while functioning as a member of the interprofessional team.
- Employ nursing care incorporating the principles of leadership and advocacy.
- Relate the professional, ethical, and legal standards of practical nursing to client care.
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.