NURS 1220 Nursing of the Adult II
Description
Nursing of the Adult II introduces the learners to alterations in functioning, including basic disease processes throughout the adult lifespan. Disruptions in the following body systems are explored: renal, reproductive, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurovascular, and musculoskeletal systems. Topics of cancer and surgical client care will be addressed. Nursing and collaborative interventions and critical thinking skills are reinforced. Pharmacological concepts, gerontological, and cultural considerations will be included. Critical thinking through the use of the nursing process, health promotion, and standards of care are used to guide the students.
Credits
3
Prerequisite
Acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program and successful completion of NURS 1120
Corequisite
None
Topics to be Covered
1. Cancer
2. Surgical Procedures and Pre-,Intra-, and Post-Operative Care
3. Renal System and Disorders
4. Musculoskeletal System and Disorders
5. Neurological System and Disorders
6. Endocrine System and Disorders
7. Digestive System and Disorders
8. Reproductive System and Disorders
Learning Outcomes
1. Analyze evidence-based information through journals and online database related to the care of adults with common medical/surgical health problems. (NLN: INFORMATICS/TECHNOLOGY)
2. Differentiate priorities of care for individual patients with co-morbid diseases. (NLN: MANAGING CARE)
3. Prioritize care for nursing judgments for the adult patients with common diseases. (NLN: NURSING JUDGMENT/EVIDENCE-BASED CARE)
4. Utilize the nursing process to collect data and contribute to the plan of care for the adult patient with common medical/surgical health problems. (NLN: PATIENT/RELATIONSHIP CENTERED CARE)
5. Analyze health education, safety needs, and strategies to provide healthcare information to patients regarding healthcare issues. (NLN: PATIENT/RELATIONSHIP CENTERED CARE)
6. Examine the best practices of quality improvement on the nursing environment and patient outcomes. (NLN: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT)
7. Analyze safe nursing practice when a plan of care has been implemented. (NLN: SAFETY)
8. Choose interventions from an established plan of care, monitor patient response and report to the appropriate healthcare team member the nursing care of the adult patient. (NLN: SAFETY)
9. Differentiate actual/potential patient complications, choose interventions, monitor patient responses, and report the appropriate interprofessional team member the nursing care of the adult patient. (NLN: TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION)
Credit Details
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0
OJT: 0
MnTC Goal Area(s): None