ADN235 — Medical Surgical Nursing II
Provides a nursing theory base in meeting complex health care needs of the acutely and/or chronically ill adults. Advanced concepts are provided and correlated to theoretical knowledge and technical skills to meet holistic health care needs in a complex environment. Advanced concept of gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, immune, hepatic, burn, neurologic, respiratory, renal, and cardiac needs are included. The impact of cultural-spiritual needs on the client and family is examined. The nursing process is used as a basis for correlation between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice and to promote adaptive responses. Emphasis is on the nursing process from assessment through evaluation. The student develops complex problem-solving skills, decision-making skills, and increases the ability to create change within the health care delivery system. Therapeutic communication and teaching-learning skills are focused on clients with alteration in communication and learning. Ethical-legal considerations are applied to the adult client with complex health needs. Differentiating the professional nursing role from others in the ever-changing health care delivery system is accomplished. During concurrent clinical laboratory experience the student will provide holistic health care to meet the health needs of selected patients in the hospital and nursing home to enable the student to integrate knowledge and skills learned in the classroom.
Prerequisites: ADN160, ADN173, ADN235K, ADN225K, ADN225