NURS 103 - Nursing III: Nursing Care of Patients with Acute Health Problems

9 Credits: (5 lecture, 12 lab)

Course Description
This course provides the necessary knowledge and skill acquisition for the student to effectively manage the nursing care of individuals with common acute medical-surgical disorders and mental health disorders. The focus is on understanding and applying concepts of pathophysiology and evidence-based nursing care. Clinical experiences occur in a variety of settings.

Prerequisite NURS 102, NURS 142, BIOL 132, and PSYC 203.Corequisite NURS 143, ENGL 101, and BIOL 201.

Frandsen, G., & Pennington, S. Abrams’ clinical drug therapy: Rationales for nursing practice.11thed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Course Point Plus, 2018. 

Hinkle, J., and Cheever, K. Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing, 14th ed., Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott Course Point Plus, 2018. 

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.  Nursing 2019 Drug Handbook.  Philadelphia:  Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott, 2018. 

Buchholz, Susan. Henke’s Med-Math: Dosage Calculation, Preparation & Administration. 8th ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer, Lippincott, 2016. 

Lynn, Pamela: Skills Checklist for Taylor’s Clinical Nursing Skills, 5th ed., Philadelphia:  Wolters Kluwer, 2019. 

Taylor, C., Lynn, p., & Barlett, J. (2019). Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care (9th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.  

Electronic Resources for NURS 103: 

DocuCare by Lippincott 

CoursePoint+ by Lippincott 

V-Sim by Lippincott 

Evolve: HESI RN Case Studies and patient reviews with Practice Test by HESI

Objectives
The student will be able to: 

A. Analyze the relationship of professional behaviors to ethical and legal guidelines in acute care and psychiatric settings. 

B. Provide nursing interventions in acute care and psychiatric settings in a culturally sensitive and holistic manner. 

C. Determine appropriate communication techniques used in nursing practice during the care of individuals, families and members of the interdisciplinary team. 

D. Apply evidence-based practice findings related to common acute health problems. 

E. Demonstrate the use of appropriate health promotion activities as part of the nursing care of individuals with common acute medical-surgical disorders. 

F. Demonstrate the appropriate delegation skills as part of the nursing care of individuals with common acute medical-surgical disorders. 

G .Apply the concepts of pathophysiology and technology in the treatment of individuals with acute medical-surgical and mental health disorders. 

H. Practice professional interactions with individuals and families. 

Content
A. Nursing care of the individual with a mental health disorder 

B. Nursing care of the chemically dependent individual 

C. Nursing care of the individual in crisis 

D. Nursing care of the individual with an acute medical disorder 

E. Nursing care of the individual during the perioperative period 

Student Evaluation
Concept map for client with acute medical surgical disorder, concept map for client with mental health disorder, demonstrations/return demonstrations, simulation, quizzes, written exams, comprehensive final exam, clinical performance based on behavioral objectives 

Bibliography
Ackley, Betty J., Gail B. Ladwig, Beth Ann Swan, and Sharon J. Tucker. Evidence-Based Nursing Care Guidelines: Medical-Surgical Interventions. St. Louis: Mosby, 2008. Print. 

Alfaro-LeFevre, Rosalinda. Applying Nursing Process: A Tool for Critical Thinking, 7th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2008. Print. 

American Psychiatric Association.  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders: DSM IV-TR. Arlington: APA, 2000. Print. 

Carpenito-Moyet, and Lynda Juall. Nursing Diagnosis: Application to Clinical Practice, 13th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2009. Print. 

Greenhalgh, Trisha. How to Read a Paper: The Basics of Evidence-Based Medicine. 3rd ed. London: Blackwell. 2006. 

Lewis, S. et. Al. Study Guide/Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 10th ed. St. Louis: Elsevier Mosby, 2014. 

Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. Straight A’s in Fluids and Electrolytes: A Review Series. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2007. Print. 

Melnyk, Bernadette Mazurek, and Ellen Fineout-Overholt. Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing & Healthcare: A Guide to Best Practice. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2011. Print.  

Mortin, Patricia, and Dorrie Fontaine. Critical Care Nursing. 9th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2009. Print. 

Nettina, Sandra. Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice, 9th ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2009. Print. 

Rebar, Cherie, R., Carolyn J. Gersch, Carol L. Macnee, and Susan McCabe. Understanding Nursing Research: Using Research in Evidence-Based Practice. 3rd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2011. Print.  

Schuster, Pamela McHugh. Concept Mapping: A Critical-Thinking Approach to Care Planning. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Davis, 2008. Print.