NUR 2116 - Intermediate Med-Surg Nursing

Institution:

Columbia State Community College

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Description:

This course introduces the student to nursing care for patients of all ages. The course is divided into two modules. Module A covers alterations in health related to autoimmune disorders, neoplasms, hematopoietic function, and endocrine disorders. Module B covers alterations in gastrointestinal, hepatic, pancreatic, biliary disorders and renal/urinary disorders. All units contain physical, cultural and psychological stressors which are considered as co-contributors to the development of various disease processes. Development stages, pharmacology, nutrition, communication, history, trends, community and legal/ethical are integrated throughout the course. Specific stressors interfering with regulation, nutrition, homeostasis, elimination and adaptive coping patterns are examined in terms of the nursing process. Specific patient problems and the influence on other basic needs, as described by Maslow, are identified. Each student must successfully complete both sections in order to pass this course. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of NUR 1126, NUR 1127, NUR 1128, NUR 122, all science classes and PSY 206.) (Corequisites: NUR 2117, NUR 2118, NUR 2188 and NUR 2189.)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.columbiastate.edu

Phone Number:

(931) 540-2722

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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