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 Department:    NURS

 Course #:    272

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 IUs:    5

 CIP:    513801

 EPC:    RND

 REV:    2018

 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, 192 with grade of 2.0 (C) or higher.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 0

Lab: 0

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 110

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. Implement evidence-based, safe care in patients experiencing alterations in the endocrine, gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreatic systems.
2. Demonstrate how the nursing process is used to implement evidence-based, safe care in high-risk newborns, high-risk pregnant patients, and pediatric patients with complex alterations.
3. Demonstrate health teaching strategies appropriate to adult and pediatric patients who are experiencing selected alterations in wellness.
4. Modify communication techniques to promote adaptation in adult and pediatric patients.
5. Demonstrate advocacy for patients and families to provide diverse, culturally-sensitive, patient-centered and age appropriate care.
6. Evaluate the use of pharmacological agents and related nursing responsibilities in promoting adaptation for patients with specific alterations in wellness.
7. Critique how alterations in adaptation may impact developmental task accomplishment of patients throughout the lifespan.
8. Evaluate methods for and legal responsibilities related to appropriate delegation of nursing care to other members of the healthcare team.
9. Promote and maintain patient and staff safety by adhering to established standards, policies, and evidence-based practice.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

2. Critical Thinking

Definition: The ability to think critically about the nature of knowledge within a discipline and about the ways in which that knowledge is constructed and validated and to be sensitive to the ways these processes often vary among disciplines.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
2.4 Evaluate decisions by analyzing outcomes and the impact of actions.

3. Communication

Definition: Understanding and producing effective written, spoken, visual, and non-verbal communication.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
3.2 Recognize, produce and demonstrate appropriate interpersonal, group, and public speaking skills.

4. Community & Cultural Diversity

Definition: Recognizing the value of human communities and cultures from multiple perspectives through a critical understanding of their similarities and differences.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
4.4 Demonstrate effective communication across differences in human communities and cultures.

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.