Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10-543-185Military Medic RN Health Alterations

Course Information

Description

This course elaborates upon the basic concepts of health and illness as presented in Nursing Fundamentals. It applies theories of nursing in the care of patients through the lifespan, utilizing problem solving and critical thinking. This course will provide an opportunity to study conditions affecting different body systems and apply evidence-based nursing interventions. It will also introduce concepts of leadership and management.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Plan nursing care for patients undergoing surgery (peri-operative)

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process

you explore the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in peri-operative care

you identify the legal aspects of peri-operative care

you identify lifespan considerations of the surgical patient

you apply principles of patient-centered care when considering diversity of the patient

you recognize the value of therapeutic communication in the peri-operative setting

you consider use of common pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures for peri-operative care
Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in the musculoskeletal system

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process

you explore the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in caring for the patient with musculoskeletal disorders (i.e. mobility)

you explain the pathophysiology of musculoskeletal disorders

you identify lifespan considerations of the patient

you apply principles of patient-centered care when considering diversity of the patient

you consider use of common pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures for the patient with musculoskeletal disorders

you recognize the value of therapeutic communication in caring for the patient with musculoskeletal disorders

you recognize common laboratory and diagnostic tests
Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in the cardiovascular system

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process

you explore the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in caring for the patient with cardiovascular disorders

you explain the pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders

you identify lifespan considerations of the patient

you apply principles of patient-centered care when considering diversity of the patient

you recognize the value of therapeutic communication in caring for the patient with cardiovascular disorders

you consider use of common pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures for the patient with cardiovascular disorders

you recognize common laboratory and diagnostic tests
Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in the respiratory system

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process

you explore the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in caring for the patient with respiratory disorders

you explain the pathophysiology of respiratory disorders

you identify lifespan considerations of the patient

you apply principles of patient-centered care when considering diversity of the patient

you recognize the value of therapeutic communication in caring for the patient with respiratory disorders

you consider use of common pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures for the patient with respiratory disorders

you recognize common laboratory and diagnostic tests
Plan nursing care for patients with alterations with autoimmune and malignancy disorders

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process

you explore the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in caring for the patient with autoimmune and malignancy disorders

you explain the pathophysiology of autoimmune and malignancy disorders

you identify lifespan considerations of the patient

you apply principles of patient-centered care when considering diversity of the patient

you recognize the value of therapeutic communication in caring for the patient with autoimmune and malignancy disorders

you consider use of common pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures for the patient with autoimmune and malignancy disorders

you recognize common laboratory and diagnostic tests
Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in hematology

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process

you explore the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in caring for the patient with hematology disorders

you identify nursing responsibilities during the administration of blood products

you explain the pathophysiology of hematology disorders

you identify lifespan considerations of the patient

you apply principles of patient-centered care when considering diversity of the patient

you recognize the value of therapeutic communication in caring for the patient with hematology disorders

you consider use of common pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures for the patient with hematology disorders

you recognize common laboratory and diagnostic tests
Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in the nervous system

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process

you explore the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in caring for the patient with nervous system disorders

you explain the pathophysiology of nervous system disorders

you identify lifespan considerations of the patient

you apply principles of patient-centered care when considering diversity of the patient

you recognize the value of therapeutic communication in caring for the patient with nervous system disorders

you consider use of common pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures for the patient with nervous system disorders

you recognize common laboratory and diagnostic tests
Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in the endocrine system

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process

you explore the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in caring for the patient with endocrine disorders

you explain the pathophysiology of endocrine disorders

you identify lifespan considerations of the patient

you apply principles of patient-centered care when considering diversity of the patient

you recognize the value of therapeutic communication in caring for the patient with endocrine disorders

you consider use of common pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures for the patient with endocrine disorders

you recognize common laboratory and diagnostic tests
Plan nursing care for patients with alterations in the gastrointestinal system

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process

you explore the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in caring for the patient with gastrointestinal disorders

you identify lifespan considerations of the patient

you apply principles of patient-centered care when considering diversity of the patient

you incorporate the value of therapeutic communication in caring for the patient with gastrointestinal disorders

you consider use of common pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures for the patient with gastrointestinal disorders

you recognize common laboratory and diagnostic tests
Plan nursing care for patients with alterations of the renal/urinary system

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply principles of evidence-based practice when using the nursing process

you explore the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in caring for the patient with renal/urinary disorders

you explain the pathophysiology of renal/urinary disorders

you identify lifespan considerations of the patient

you apply principles of patient-centered care when considering diversity of the patient

you recognize the value of therapeutic communication in caring for the patient with renal/urinary disorders

you consider use of common pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures for the patient with renal/urinary disorders

you recognize common laboratory and diagnostic tests
Manage care for a group of patients according to the Nurse Practice Act

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you prioritize patient care needs

you incorporate appropriate time management principles

you detail the work plan for all members of the health care team