Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10-543-181Military Medic RN Fundamentals and Pharm

Course Information

Description

This course focuses on the integration of basic nursing fundamentals and pharmacology nursing concepts to provide evidenced-based care to diverse patient populations across the lifespan.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Examine the nursing process

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you follow the steps in the nursing process in the correct order

you outline the data resources needed to complete a patient data base

you identify nursing diagnoses from a designated source

you include suggestions for the development of a care plan

you reflect in the priorities of patient care

you contribute to the evaluation of patient outcomes

you document each phase of the nursing process

you differentiate between the role of the PN and RN in the nursing process
Apply the nursing process and pharmacological management when caring for patients with sleep/rest/mobility and comfort alterations

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you assess factors that place patients at risk for problems with mobility and sleep

you identify factors related to comfort/sleep/rest/mobility across the lifespan

you identify characteristics of sleep deprivation

you explain the use of non-pharmacological measures to minimize pain and discomfort and promote sleep and rest

you assess the effects of immobility and pain on body systems

you discuss the nursing interventions to prevent complications of immobility

you promote the use of effective techniques of body mechanics among caregivers, patients, and significant others

you articulate current evidence-based practices regarding comfort/sleep/rest/immobility

you assess the patient for normal and abnormal responses to pharmacological agents

you outline the plan for monitoring the patient response to the interventions for pain and discomfort

you identify pharmacological agents used for pain

you identify cultural factors that affect sleep/rest/mobility and comfort

you identify pharmacological agents that affect sleep/rest/mobility and comfort

you identify normal and abnormal responses to pharmacological interventions
Apply the nursing process and pharmacological management when caring for patients with nutritional, fluid and electrolyte disturbances

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you describe variables including cultural issues that influence nutrition, fluid and electrolyte balance

you identify factors related to nutrition, and fluid/electrolyte balance across the lifespan

you outline specific nursing interventions to promote nutrition and fluid and electrolyte balance

you identify decisions based on the signs and symptoms of fluid volume excess and fluid volume deficit

you identify interventions implemented based on the interpretation of diagnostic tests and lab values indicative of a disturbance in nutrition and fluid and electrolyte balance

you identify examples of appropriate vitamin use across the lifespan

you identify current evidence-based practices regarding nutrition and fluid and electrolyte imbalances

you identify examples of common cardiovascular drugs

you identify related diagnostic tests when discussing nutrition and fluids and electrolytes

you identify normal and abnormal responses to pharmacological interventions
Apply the nursing process and pharmacological management when caring for patients with commonly occurring alterations in elimination patterns

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you identify factors that put a patient at risk for alterations in urinary and bowel elimination across the lifespan

you identify interventions implemented based on the interpretation of basic diagnostic tests of urinary and bowel elimination: urinalysis and occult blood

you identify the non-pharmacological measures to promote urinary and bowel elimination

you identify current evidence-based practices regarding urinary and bowel elimination

you identify pharmacological agents that effect the GI system

you identify normal and abnormal responses to pharmacological interventions
Apply the nursing process and pharmacological management when caring for patients with integumentary disorders

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you identify the patients at risk for impaired skin integrity

you identify factors related to alterations in integumentary system across the lifespan

you identify normal from abnormal findings in the integumentary system

you assess the characteristics of a wound

you apply the correct terminology when describing wounds

you apply nursing care based on integumentary assessment findings

you identify current evidence-based practices regarding impaired skin integrity

you identify pharmacological agents that affect the integumentary system
Apply the nursing process and pharmacological management when caring for patients with cognitive and sensory impairments

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you collect data to identify patients experiencing alterations in cognition or sensory perception

you identify factors related to cognitive and sensory impairments across the lifespan

you demonstrate respect for the dignity of the patient with cognitive or sensory impairment

you identify support measures including community resources for family/significant others caring for patients with cognitive or sensory impairment

you identify adaptations to the environment to maintain safety for the patient with impaired cognition or sensory impairment

you apply the nursing process for specific cognitive and sensory disorders

you identify current evidence-based practices regarding the patient with altered cognition and/or sensory impairment

you identify pharmacological agents that affect cognition or sensory perception
Apply the nursing process and pharmacological management when caring for patients and families experiencing grief and loss

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you demonstrate respect for the cultural and spiritual beliefs of the patient/significant other experiencing grief and loss

you identify the anticipated responses to grief across the lifespan

you identify personal and community resources available

you advocate for the ethical/legal concerns of the patient/family making end of life decisions

you identify nursing interventions to support palliative care during the dying process

you identify the nursing responsibilities associated with postmortem care
Apply the nursing process and pharmacological management when caring for patients with alterations in oxygenation

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you identify objective and subjective manifestations of impaired oxygenation

you differentiate normal from abnormal assessment data regarding alterations in oxygenation

you apply the nursing process regarding alterations in oxygenation

you identify pharmacological agents that affect the respiratory system

you apply the nursing process regarding pharmacological interventions
Examine legal, ethical, social, and cultural issues when caring for patients and related to medication

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you identify drug administration guidelines within the State Nurse Practice Act

you identify nursing interventions to prevent and respond to medication errors

you identify nursing responsibilities associated with controlled substances

you identify ethical responsibilities as they relate to medication errors

you identify the nursing scope of practice as it relates to the administration of medication

you demonstrate patient-centered care by respecting patient's gender, psychosocial and cultural needs

you apply the nursing process as it relates to administration of medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal supplements)