Nov 06, 2024  
2023-2024 SCC Catalog 
    
2023-2024 SCC Catalog Archived

NUR 265 - Nursing Concepts and Clinical Practice II


Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 9 Credits: 6

Description: This course is a continuation of the application of critical thinking skills and nursing concepts in the care of adult clients with selected health problems in a variety of settings.

Prerequisite(s): Take NUR 106 , NUR 120 , NUR 138 , NUR 148 , NUR 165 , NUR 212 , NUR 214 , and NUR 224  with a minimum grade of B (80%) required.
Corequisite(s): Take NUR 265  and NUR 271 .
Course Topics:
  • Advanced medical-surgical nursing management of:
  • Acute Kidney Injury
  • Endocrine Alterations
  • Burns
  • Trauma and Surgical Management
  • Acute Respiratory Failure
  • Ventilatory Assistance
  • Cardiovascular Alterations
  • Dysrhythmia Interpretation and Management
  • Nervous System Alterations
  • Shock
  • Sepsis
  • Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome
  • Gastrointestinal Alterations
  • Terrorism
  • Mass Casualty
  • Disaster Nursing

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website
Required Materials:
  • All textbooks previously used in the curriculum
  • Nurse pack (if not previously purchased)
  • Required ATI materials and codes

Grading System:
An overall grade of C 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. Assess and manage abnormal patient data, labs, nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions and evaluation for the patients with fluid, electrolyte, and acid base imbalances requiring intravenous therapy and nutrition. 
  2. Develop and collaborate on physiological and psychological care for the client who has experienced burn injuries or trauma.
  3. Develop and collaborate physiological and psychological care for clients experiencing respiratory failure, associated diseases and those requiring ventilator assistance.
  4. Develop and collaborate on physiological and psychological care for a client experiencing shock, sepsis or multiple organ dysfunction syndrome.
  5. Develop and collaborate on physiological and psychological care for clients who have experienced cardiovascular compromise, dysrhythmias or acute cardiac injury.

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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2023-2024