NURS 106 - Acute Care Practical Nursing

(ECEC and TP/SS only)

Fourth course in the series of practical nursing training. Topics include the care of adults with common medical/surgical health problems requiring management in an acute care facility. Application of pathophysiology, nutrition, and pharmacology to co-morbid diseases within each topic area. The course includes a review for the NCLEX-PN at the end of the course. PREREQUISITE(S): NURS 104, NURS 105. COREQUISITE(S): NURS 107. Four hours lecture each week.

4 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

Demonstrate legal and ethical nursing practice, ensuring compliance with standards while providing care to patients with acute, chronic, or emergent physical health conditions.
Administer medications and monitor patients receiving parenteral therapies, reducing the risk of complications in medical/surgical settings.
Identify and apply practices to minimize potential complications related to health procedures and existing conditions through comprehensive nursing care and effective collaboration with the healthcare team.
Provide nursing care that integrates knowledge of growth and development, prevention, and early detection of health issues, promoting holistic patient care.
Support the emotional, mental, and social well-being of patients, ensuring their comfort and assisting with activities of daily living in medical/surgical settings.
Collaborate with healthcare team members to facilitate effective patient care.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of technology and informatics in the healthcare setting, contributing to efficient and accurate patient care.
Contribute to the protection of patients and healthcare personnel from health and environmental hazards, maintaining a safe and healthy medical/surgical environment.
Develop care plans that address the complex needs of patients with co-morbid diseases, applying principles of pathophysiology, nutrition, and pharmacology.
Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions based on pathophysiological, nutritional, and pharmacological considerations, ensuring quality care for patients with medical/surgical conditions.

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