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PNR 140 - Medical/Surgical Nursing III


Class: 3 Lab: 6 Credits: 5
This course is a continuation of the study of the nursing process. Concepts include physiological, psychosocial, nutritional, and health and safety needs of the adult. Clinical experiences address selected commonly occurringhealth problems having predictable outcomes.  

Prerequisite(s): Take COL 101 ENG 101 PSY 201 BIO 112 , and MAT 110  or MAT 120  with a minimum grade of “C”. Take PNR 110 PNR 120 PNR 121 , and PNR 130  with a minimum grade of “B”. 
Course Topics:
  • Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Elimination Disorders
  • Nutrition

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
•    Nursing Uniform as outlined in the Practical Nursing Program Handbook
•    Spartanburg Community College Practical Nursing Student Handbook- Current academic year
•    SCC Student Planner and Handbook- Current academic year
•    ATI-PN Material
Grading System:
An overall grade of B or higher is required for transferability

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59



Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Compare and contrast the normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations. (PLO 2)
  2. Compare and contrast diagnostic evaluations and treatments. (PLO 2)
  3. Identify common nursing interventions, rationales, and expected outcomes related to client teaching for individual management of selected common disease processes. (PLO 2)
  4. Demonstrate competency in selected advanced nursing skills and interventions utilizing principles of safety. (PLO 1)
  5. Demonstrate critical thinking by combining knowledge of selected disease processes and assessment data to formulate desire outcomes. (PLO 2)
  6. Collaborate and communicate with other health care providers to resolve, improve, or provide optimal care for client disease processes. (PLO 4)
  7. Discuss the use of therapeutic communication skills and cultural competency. (PLO 3)
  8. Examine the roles of the Practical Nurse and professional values in caring for the medical/surgical patient in a variety of health care settings. (PLO 5)

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies  that include:

  • Identity Verification
  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Orientation and Support
  • Proctored Exams

Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard Course Policies  on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Add/Drop period
  • Attendance
  • Classroom Conduct
  • Equal Access
  • IT Access
  • Online Behavior
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Student Concerns
  • Student Help Services
  • Withdrawals


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2022-2023