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Sep 07, 2024
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PNR 120 - Medical/Surgical Nursing I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 3 Credits: 5
Description: This course is a beginning study utilizing the nursing process. Concepts include physiological, psychosocial, nutritional, and health and safety needs of the adult. Clinical experiences address selected commonly occurring health problems having predictable outcomes.
Course Topics:
- Endocrine Disorders
- lntegumentary Disorders
- Sensory Disorders
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn website Required Materials:
- All textbooks previously used in the nursing curriculum
- ATI-PN materials for the 2nd semester
- SCC Student Planner and Handbook - current academic year
- Practical Nursing Student Handbook - current academic year
- Nursing Uniform as outlined in the Practical Nursing Program Handbook
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 desired outcomes. (PLO 2)
- Collaborate and communicate with other health care providers to resolve, improve, or provide optimal care for client disease processes. (PLO 4)
- Discuss the use of therapeutic communication skills and cultural competency. (PLO 3)
- 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
![SCC Logo](/mime/media/21/418/SCC-logo-footer.jpg) Official Course Syllabus 2024-2025
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