NUR 102 Intro to Medical-Surgical Care
NUR102 is the second nursing course offered. Students continue to learn core concepts required for professional nursing practice. This course contains topics related to nursing care of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, metabolic disorders, digestive disorders, general surgical procedures, wound care, diabetes, genito-urinary, and introductory mental health concepts. Clinical application of both theory and skills occurs in the hospital setting. Students continue to identify patient problems/nursing diagnosis, plan, and implement basic nursing care. Simulated practice and nursing skill performance are included.
Prerequisite
Recommended:
AH 111 Medical Terminology I for Health Care and
AH 112 Medical Terminology II for Health Care
Offered
Offered Winter only
Notes
Career Technical Education (CTE) Course
General Education Requirements
AAS Human Relations, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Begins to identify priority patient problems and begins to implement appropriate nursing actions in a safely and effectively to meet the patient needs. Identifies pathophysiological and behavioral science concepts and to provide rationale for nursing care and engages in ongoing patient assessment recognizing normal findings and beginning to identify abnormal findings and changes in the patient condition. Begins engagement in professional communication with peers and colleagues; establishes rapport with families using verbal, written, and information tools/devices. Recognizes role and responsibility utilizing established protocols to reinforce basic health promotion and self-care education to patients; recognizes cultural needs of patients when providing care. Uses reflective practice to identify learning needs; functions as a novice-nursing student in the clinical setting. Practices within the legal and ethical parameters of the nursing profession focusing on HIPAA, documentation and role responsibility. Begins to identify evidence-based nursing interventions and manage care to improve patient outcomes; begins to develop logic and problem-solving skills.