I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
PNUR 1265
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
In this course a framework for nursing practice is explored. This framework, titled the nursing process, provides a systematic problem-solving method for nurses enabling them to identify and meet patient needs. Complex nursing procedures are discussed within this framework, as well as selected diseases of the various body systems. The role of nutrition in prevention of disease and its application in treatment of disease is included.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
PNUR 1265 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I
A total of 1 Course(s) from...
9. Co-requisite Courses:
PNUR 1265 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I
All Credit(s) from the following...
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
St. Cloud Technical College
|
PRSG2401 Medical Surgical Nursing I
|
3
|
|
Ridgewater
|
NURS 1000 Foundations of Nursing
|
3
|
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Practical Nursing Program
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Will write a plan for teaching a client about a modified diet to complete Nursing Ability Sub-part 5K; will provide for a patient’s need to know by giving, translating, or transmitting information. |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
Apply nursing theory to scenarios presented in the classroom. |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Actively participate in classroom group activities to identify and enhance learning objectives. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Distinguish the roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse related to the health illness continuum and practice within the professional, ethical and legal framework of the practical nurse scope of practice.
|
|
|
Demonstrate ability to consistently provide a safe and effective care environment to clients across the lifespan.
|
|
|
Demonstrate the ability to utilize the nursing process in the collection of data, identification of client problems, and the development of nursing interventions from classroom scenarios
|
|
|
Demonstrate critical thinking skills utilizing the nursing process.
|
|
|
Demonstrate communication patterns that serve to enhance interpersonal relationships with clients, peers, instructors and members of the health care team.
|
|
|
Define and describe the various elements of the SOAP and Narrative formats of patient care documentation
|
|
|
Define and demonstrate the appropriate use of the FOCUS method of documentation.
|
|
|
Describe hot and cold therapies
|
|
|
Explain the importance of fluid and electrolyte therapy
|
|
|
Describe the PN role in IV therapy and IV therapy complications
|
|
|
Describe the various methods of anesthesia.
|
|
|
Describe the components of perioperative nursing care
|
|
|
Explain pain management
|
|
|
Describe the surgical role of the PN in preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative patient care.
|
|
|
Describe upper and lower respiratory disorders, treatments and nursing management.
|
|
|
Describe common skin conditions and general nursing management of dermatological conditions
|
|
|
Describe carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals and their functions.
|
|
|
Describe common disorders of the blood and lymphatic systems and their treatments.
|
|
|
Explain oncological diagnostic tests, oncological treatment and nursing management of patients with oncological conditions.
|
|
|
Will complete Nursing Ability Sub-part 5K: will provide for a patient’s need to know by giving, translating, or transmitting information (teaching a modified diet).
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Nurse Practice Act and Scope of Practice
PN scope of practice
Minnesota’s Board of Nursing-Role and Rule regulation
|
|
Nursing Process
Components
Role of the PN
|
|
Communication and Recording/Documentation
Types of shift report
Documentation formats/ do’s and don’ts
|
|
Fluid & Electrolyte therapy
Electrolytes and their role in homeostasis
Fluid imbalances
Arterial Blood Gasses
|
|
Hot and Cold Therapy
Implications and contraindications
Types of treatment modalities
|
|
Death Care
Signs and Symptoms of Impending Death
Nursing Care of the Dead
Documentation
|
|
IV Therapy
Reasons for IV Therapy
Types of Administration Routes
Monitoring/ Clinical signs of Complications
|
|
Nutrition:
Healthy Lifestyles
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids and Digestion, Vitamins and Minerals
|
|
Perioperative Nursing:
Roles of the surgical nurse
Care and management of the surgical patient
Prevention of surgical complications
Pain assessment and management
|
|
Integumentary Disorders
Treatment and Nursing Management of selected disorders
Administration of medications for integumentary disorders
|
|
Respiratory Disorders
Treatment and Nursing Management
Administration of medications for selected respiratory disorders
|
|
Hemopoietic and Lymphatic Disorders,
Treatment and Nursing Management
Laboratory testing and management of B & L Disorders
Administration of medications for prevention and treatment of selected conditions
|
|
Oncology Disorders
Treatment and Nursing Management
Common laboratory diagnostics and radiological procedures
Administration of medications for treatment and management of complications and selected conditions
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
PNUR 1265
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 5
Lecture Hours: 5
Lab Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
In this course a framework for nursing practice is explored. This framework, titled the nursing process, provides a systematic problem-solving method for nurses enabling them to identify and meet patient needs. Complex nursing procedures are discussed within this framework, as well as selected diseases of the various body systems. The role of nutrition in prevention of disease and its application in treatment of disease is included.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
PNUR 1265 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I
A total of 1 Course(s) from...
9. Co-requisite Courses:
PNUR 1265 - Medical-Surgical Nursing I
All Credit(s) from the following...
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
|
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
|
St. Cloud Technical College
|
PRSG2401 Medical Surgical Nursing I
|
3
|
|
Ridgewater
|
NURS 1000 Foundations of Nursing
|
3
|
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course fulfills a requirement for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Practical Nursing Program
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Will write a plan for teaching a client about a modified diet to complete Nursing Ability Sub-part 5K; will provide for a patient’s need to know by giving, translating, or transmitting information. |
| Apply abstract ideas to concrete situations |
Apply nursing theory to scenarios presented in the classroom. |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Actively participate in classroom group activities to identify and enhance learning objectives. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Distinguish the roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse related to the health illness continuum and practice within the professional, ethical and legal framework of the practical nurse scope of practice.
|
|
|
Demonstrate ability to consistently provide a safe and effective care environment to clients across the lifespan.
|
|
|
Demonstrate the ability to utilize the nursing process in the collection of data, identification of client problems, and the development of nursing interventions from classroom scenarios
|
|
|
Demonstrate critical thinking skills utilizing the nursing process.
|
|
|
Demonstrate communication patterns that serve to enhance interpersonal relationships with clients, peers, instructors and members of the health care team.
|
|
|
Define and describe the various elements of the SOAP and Narrative formats of patient care documentation
|
|
|
Define and demonstrate the appropriate use of the FOCUS method of documentation.
|
|
|
Describe hot and cold therapies
|
|
|
Explain the importance of fluid and electrolyte therapy
|
|
|
Describe the PN role in IV therapy and IV therapy complications
|
|
|
Describe the various methods of anesthesia.
|
|
|
Describe the components of perioperative nursing care
|
|
|
Explain pain management
|
|
|
Describe the surgical role of the PN in preoperative, intraoperative, and post-operative patient care.
|
|
|
Describe upper and lower respiratory disorders, treatments and nursing management.
|
|
|
Describe common skin conditions and general nursing management of dermatological conditions
|
|
|
Describe carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals and their functions.
|
|
|
Describe common disorders of the blood and lymphatic systems and their treatments.
|
|
|
Explain oncological diagnostic tests, oncological treatment and nursing management of patients with oncological conditions.
|
|
|
Will complete Nursing Ability Sub-part 5K: will provide for a patient’s need to know by giving, translating, or transmitting information (teaching a modified diet).
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Nurse Practice Act and Scope of Practice
PN scope of practice
Minnesota’s Board of Nursing-Role and Rule regulation
|
|
Nursing Process
Components
Role of the PN
|
|
Communication and Recording/Documentation
Types of shift report
Documentation formats/ do’s and don’ts
|
|
Fluid & Electrolyte therapy
Electrolytes and their role in homeostasis
Fluid imbalances
Arterial Blood Gasses
|
|
Hot and Cold Therapy
Implications and contraindications
Types of treatment modalities
|
|
Death Care
Signs and Symptoms of Impending Death
Nursing Care of the Dead
Documentation
|
|
IV Therapy
Reasons for IV Therapy
Types of Administration Routes
Monitoring/ Clinical signs of Complications
|
|
Nutrition:
Healthy Lifestyles
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids and Digestion, Vitamins and Minerals
|
|
Perioperative Nursing:
Roles of the surgical nurse
Care and management of the surgical patient
Prevention of surgical complications
Pain assessment and management
|
|
Integumentary Disorders
Treatment and Nursing Management of selected disorders
Administration of medications for integumentary disorders
|
|
Respiratory Disorders
Treatment and Nursing Management
Administration of medications for selected respiratory disorders
|
|
Hemopoietic and Lymphatic Disorders,
Treatment and Nursing Management
Laboratory testing and management of B & L Disorders
Administration of medications for prevention and treatment of selected conditions
|
|
Oncology Disorders
Treatment and Nursing Management
Common laboratory diagnostics and radiological procedures
Administration of medications for treatment and management of complications and selected conditions
|