In this course, students will learn various topics related to medical and surgical conditions of the cardio-pulmonary and endocrine systems. Students will integrate the knowledge of basic sciences to the understanding of disease processes, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests and pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments of the discussed disorders.
Outcomes
- Using critical thinking skills and clinical judgement, describe the physiology, pathophysiology etiology, normal and abnormal findings while caring for clients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions.
- Utilizing clinical judgement, describe the diagnostic tools, symptoms and signs of common medical and surgical disorders.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the PN role in creating a healing environment for patients receiving care in a variety of health care settings.
- Describe principles of safety, patient-centered care, health promotion while caring for patients with medical surgical disorders in a variety of clinical settings.
- Describe the effects of culture, socioeconomics, race and religion on health across the lifespan.
- Describe ethical and legal considerations when caring for clients with various medical and surgical conditions across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate an ability to contribute to the plan of care for patients with medical and surgical disorders in a variety of health care settings.
Prerequisites
Successful completion of all courses in First Quarter (fall) of Full time PN Program and all courses in first and second quarter (summer and fall) of Part time PN Program.
Crosslisted Courses
This course will be offered in both full time and part time program. Successful completion of all courses in First Quarter (fall) of Full time PN Program and all courses in first and second quarter (summer and fall) of Part time PN Program.
Campus
Downtown
Area of Study
Career Education