Medical Surgical Nursing II

Catalog description

Medical-Surgical Nursing II focuses on nursing practice with adults experiencing more complex and advanced acute and chronic alterations in health. Health promotion strategies and health care principles are examined, and community resources are discussed. Emphasis is placed on a holistic understanding of the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the individual adult and family. Nurse accountability, adult and family psycho-social development and care, cognitive development, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, cultural diversity, spiritual and psychological needs, and the art of a nurse's caring behaviors are integrated throughout the course. Care of the adult and family, family life processes and adaptation are discussed. End of life care [palliative and hospice] will also be explored, including ethical, legal, and socio-cultural concerns. Pharmacology is emphasized. Application of the nursing process occurs throughout this course. Lab and clinical experiences in providing patient care and documentation of care given are integrated throughout this course; which includes practicing basic wound care skills. Medical Surgical Nursing II is the 2nd course of a 2 course sequence and covers complex alterations in health such as Respiratory failure, Acute Respiratory Dysfunction Syndrome, Multi-Organ Dysfunction Syndrome, Shock, Liver/Pancreas/ Biliary tract disorders, Dysrhythmias, Critical care nursing, Musculoskeletal and Connective tissue disorders, Neurological disorders/ Acute Intracranial Problems/Stroke, Endocrine Problems, AK/CKD, Emergency/Terrorism, Disaster Nursing.