PNR 130 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Clinical Hours: 6 Credits: 5

Description: This course is a continuation of the study of the nursing process. Concepts include physiological, psychosocial, pharmacological, nutritional, and health and safety needs of the adult patient. Clinical experiences include commonly occurring health 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 and PNR 121 with a minimum grade of B.

Course Topics:

Cardiac Disorders
Respiratory Disorders

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website

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

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:

Compare and contrast the normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations. (PLO 2)
Compare and contrast diagnostic evaluations and treatments. (PLO 2)
Identify common nursing interventions, rationales, and expected outcomes related to client teaching for individual management of selected common disease processes. (PLO 2)
Demonstrate competency in selected advanced nursing skills and interventions utilizing principles of safety. (PLO 1)
Demonstrate critical thinking by combining knowledge of selected disease processes and assessment data to formulate desire outcomes. (PLO 2)

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
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Classroom Conduct
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Student Concerns
Student Help Services
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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024