‫بسم هللا الرحمن الرحيم‬
The Islamic University
Faculty of Nursing
Adult Nursing C
Course Title : Medical surgical nursing c (Adult Nursing)
Course Number: NURSC3514
Credits: 3 credits
Prerequisites : Adult Nursing I&II
Student : Third year “5th semester”
Faculty : Nasser Abu-El-Noor. R.N.,MSN.
Course Description :
The course introduces the students to the specific and complex problems that affect
the functional health patterns of adult patients. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of
disease on individuals' functioning. The approach to the content theory is by way of
presenting problems related to meeting the basic needs of the patients and those arising
from specific health problems. The nursing process provides the framework for selected
independent nursing interventions.
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
1.
Utilize the nursing process in meeting the needs of patient.
2.
Describe the nurse’s role in the total health care of adults in order to give
optimal care to patients with medical or surgical conditions .
3.
Describe the effect of the disease process on the patient and family in order
to help them cope with stressors during illness.
4.
Describe the assessment of adults with alterations in physiological
functioning .
5.
Formulate goals and outcome criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of
nursing interventions for client with alterations in physiological functioning
6.
Describe nursing interventions which promote optimal physiological
functioning.
Teaching methods:
1-Lectures
2- Discussions
4- Videos
3-Audiovisual aids
Grades:
1- Mid Term
2- QUezes
5- Final Exam
30%
10%
60%
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Course Policies:
1. Unexcused absence that exceeds 25% of the course hours will lead to failure.
2. Students will be required to perform self-assigned readings that will be included in the
exams.
3. If there will be any reason that will prevent you to attend the midterm exam, you
should provide a written excuse to the professor within ONE WEAK of the exam. The
professor will evaluate your excuse and will inform you.
4. Each student should turn his mobile to a silent mode during the class. The use of
laptops and mobile phones will lead to immediate dismiss from the class and
deduction of 1 point from your final grade for each time. If you were dismissed more
than three times during the course, you will be failing the class.
Course Contents
Unit/Chapter
Unit 8
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
Chapter 41
Unit 9
Chapter 42
Chapter 43
Chapter 44
Unit 10
Chapter 45
Chapter 46
Unit 11
Chapter 47
Chapter 48
Chapter 49
Chapter 50
Chapter
Unit 12
Chapter 52
Chapter 53
Unit 13
Chapter 54
Chapter 55
Unit 14
Chapter 56
Chapter 57
Chapter 59
Unit 15
Chapter 60
Chapter 61
Chapter 62
Content
Metabolic and Endocrine function
Assessment and management of patients with hepatic and biliary
disorders
Assessment and management of patients with diabetes mellitus
Assessment and management of patients with endocrine disorders
URINARY AND RENAL FUNCTION
Assessment of urinary and Renal Function
Management of patients with urinary and renal dysfunction
Management of patient with urinary and renal disorders
REPRODUCTIVE FUNCTION
Assessment and management of patients with Breast Disorders
Assessment and management of patients with disorders of the male
Reproductive System
IMMUNOLOGIC FUNCTION
Assessment of Immune Function
Management of patients with immunodeficiency Disorders
Management of patients with HIV and AIDS
Assessment and management of patients with allergic disorders
Assessment and management of patients with Rheumatic Disorders
INTEGUMENTARY FUNCTION
Management of patients with Dermatologic problems
Management of patients with burn injury
SENSORINEURAL FUNNCTION
Assessment and management of patients with vision problems and Eye
Disorders
Assessment and management of patients with hearing problems and Ear
Disorders
NEUROLOGIC FUNCTION
Assessment of Neurologic Function
Management of patients with neurologic Dysfunction
Management of patient with Neurologic Disorders
MUSCULOSKELETAL FUNCTION
Assessment of musculoskeletal function
Musculoskeletal care modalities
Management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders
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Chapter 63
Management of patients with msculoskeletal Trauma
Textbook:
Smeltzer, S.C & Bare, G. B. (2000) Brunner and suddarth’s Text Book of Medical surgical
nursing (9th.ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.
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