NURS2376 Medical Surgical Nursing II
This course continues to examine pathophysiological alterations in functioning. The nursing process and critical thinking are reinforced with integration of the principles of therapeutic communication, nutrition, and pharmacological interventions.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Illustrate use of the nursing process contributing to the plan of care for clients with altered health conditions, including individuals with co-morbidities
Explain pathophysiological processes, diagnostic tests, and nursing management of clients with complex health conditions, including individuals with co-morbidities
Apply knowledge of health promotion, nutrition, and pharmacological interventions to client-centered care of individuals with complex health conditions
Describe rationales for nursing judgments and prioritization of cares for clients with complex disease processes
Demonstrate use of evidence-based resources related to the care of clients with health conditions and safety concerns
Recognize best practices of quality improvement in the nursing environment and client outcomes
Recognize appropriate nursing interventions and communication techniques that reflect awareness of physiological, psychological, spiritual, and cultural needs
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details