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 Department:    NURS

 Course #:    271

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    513801

 EPC:    RND

 REV:    2024

 Course Description  

Examines nursing care complex physical alterations in the pediatric individuals as well as adult individuals who are experiencing complex alterations in the endocrine, gastrointestinal and gastrointestinal accessory systems. In addition to medical-surgical care, the care of patients experiencing a high risk pregnancy and high risk newborns is described. Concepts of context and environment, knowledge and science, personal and professional development, quality and safety, relationship centered care and teamwork are integrated throughout.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: NURS 191, NURS 192 and SOC 191 with a "B-" or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 55

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Use the nursing process to provide holistic care for patients experiencing alterations in health function, i.e. endocrine, gastrointestinal, hepatic, pancreatic systems, high-risk newborns, high-risk pregnant patients, and pediatric patients with complex alterations.
2. Demonstrate health teaching strategies for patients across the lifespan experiencing selected alterations in wellness.
3. Modify communication techniques to promote adaptation in patients across the lifespan.
4. Advocate for diverse patients and families using appropriate strategies.
5. Evaluate the role of therapies related to promoting adaptation for alterations in health, i.e. pharmacological agents and alternative therapies.
6. Critique how alterations in adaptation may impact developmental task accomplishment of patients throughout the lifespan.
7. Implement appropriate delegation of nursing care to other members of the healthcare team.
8. Promote and maintain safety by adhering to established standards, policies, and evidence-based practice, i.e. mandatory reporting, dosage calculations, medication administration.
9. Describe rationale/indication for identified skill implementation.
10. Demonstrate care in the implementation of patient-centric interventions.
11. Demonstrate safe performance of identified skills.
12. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Professional Identity: Implement one's role as a nurse in ways that reflect integrity, responsibility, ethical practices, and an evolving identity as a nurse committed to evidence-based practice, caring, advocacy, and safe, quality care f
13. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Spirit of Inquiry: Examine the evidence that underlies clinical nursing practice to challenge the status quo, question underlying assumptions, and offer new insights to improve the quality of care for patients, families, and communities.
14. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Human Flourishing: Advocate for patients and families in ways that promote their self-determination, integrity, and ongoing growth as human beings.
15. PROGRAM OUTCOME: Nursing Judgment: Make judgments in practice, substantiated with evidence, that integrate nursing science in the provision of safe, quality care and promote the health of patients within a family and community context.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2018 and affects outlines for 2019 and later.

Think

Definition: Think analytically, logically, creatively, and reflectively.

Integrate

Definition: Apply knowledge, skills, and methodologies from multiple disciplines.

Engage

Definition: Interact with humans and the environment informed by an understanding of equity.

Course Contents

1. Care of the client experiencing a High-Risk Pregnancy.
2. Care of the High-Risk Newborn.
3. Care of the Pediatric client with Complex Alterations.
   • Alterations in Cardiovascular Function. Alterations in Respiratory Function.
   • Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function. Alterations in Neurologic Function.
   • Alterations in Neurologic Function. Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function.
   • Alterations in Musculoskeletal Function. Alterations in Hematologic Function.
   • Alterations in Immunologic Function. Alterations in Genitourinary Function.
4. Care of the client experiencing complex alterations in the Endocrine System.
   • Alterations in Thyroid Function. Alterations in Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Function.
   • Alterations in Pituitary and Adrenal Gland Function. Alterations in Parathyroid Function.
   • Complication of Diabetes.
5. Care of the client experiencing complex alterations in the Gastrointestinal System.
   • GI cancers and Obesity.
6. Care of the client experiencing alterations of the Biliary, Hepatic, and Pancreatic Systems.
   • Alterations in Biliary Function, Hepatic Function, and Pancreatic Function.