King Saud University
College of Nursing
st
2 Semester SY 2015 – 2016
Course title and code: Application of Adult Health Nursing Skills ( NUR 317 )
Credit hours :
1 hour Lecture; 4 hours clinical
Pre Requisite:
NURS 224/ 225
Co Requisite:
NURS 316
Objectives
At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
 Utilize techniques to promote health management and maintenance and
prevention of illnesses related to the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine,
urinary, neurologic , gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal systems.
 Utilize the holistic approach in caring for the individual.
 Utilize the nursing process with emphasis on assessment and client education
related to the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, urinary, and gastrointestinal
systems.
 Utilized standard precautions as they related to the cardiovascular, respiratory,
endocrine, urinary, and gastrointestinal systems.
 Work positively and effectively in a group or team based project with an
emphasis on professionalism and communication skills.
Course Outline
Topic
Registration week
Orientation / Introduction / Overview
Review Health assessment of patients
Clinical Package
Care for patients with pain
 Pain Rating Scale
 Patient Controlled Anesthesia
 Medications: Morphine,
Paracetamol, Tramadol
Date
January 27,
2015
No.
of
Wee
ks
1
February 3,
2015
2
Faculty
Responsible for
the Lecture
Ms.AlwahAlKathi
ri
Miss.
GhadaAlbothi
2
February 4,
2015
Ms.AlwahAlKathi
ri
1
Care for patients undergoing surgical
intervention
- Pre Operative Instructions
- Preoperative Checklist
- Skin Preparation
- Early Ambulation
- Wound Care
- Home Care
Medications: Co Amoxiclav, Cefazolin,
Ceftriaxone
Return Demonstration:
Deep Breathing Exercises/ Leg exercises
Care for patients with fluid and electrolytes
imbalance
 Assessment of Edema, Dehydration
 IVF
Care for patients with Respiratory system
disorders
 Nebulization
 Suctioning
 Incentive Spirometry
 Medications: Aminophylline,
Salbutamol
Care for patients with Cardiovascular system
disorders
 Cardiac Catheterization
 Electrocardiogram (ECG)
 Medications: Captopril, Digoxin.
Heparin
Return Demonstration:
Nebulization
Suctioning
Application of ECG Leads
Quiz 1
(Health Assessment, Care of patients with
Pain,)
February 4,
2015
2
February 10,
2015
3
Miss.GhadaAlbot
hi
Ms.AlwahAlKathi
ri
Miss.GhadaAlbot
hi
February 11,
2015
3
Ms.AlwahAlKathi
ri
February 17,
2015
4
2
Midterm Exam
(Care for patients with Fluid and Electrolyte
Imbalance ,undergoing surgical intervention ,
with Respiratory, Cardiovascular System
Disorders)
Care of Patients with Neurological Disorders
 Electroencephalogram (EEG)
 Medications: Dilantin, Mannitol
Care of patients with Gastrointestinal system
disorders
 Endoscopy, Proctoscopy
 NGT Feeding
 Medications: Ranitidine,
Metoclopramide,Dolcolax
Care of patients with Urinary system
disorders
 Intravenous Pyelogram (IVP)
 KUB Ultrasound, Lithotripsy
 Catheterization
 Arteriovenous (AV)Shunt
 Medications: Lasix, Aldactone
Spring Break
Quiz 2
(Care of Patients with Neurological,
Gastrointestinal System Disorders)
Care of patients with Endocrine system
disorders
 Blood Glucose Monitoring
 Insulin Administration
 Radioactive Iodine Uptake
 Medications: Insulin, Glucophage,
Thyroxine
Care of Patients with Musculoskelatal
Disorders
 Orthopedic Bed
 Traction
 Assistive Devices (Crutch, Canes.
Braces)
 Medications: Baclofen, Diazepam,
Ampicillin Sulbactam
February 24,
2015
March 3,2015
March
10,2015
5
6
7
March 17,
2015
8
March 31,
2015
9
April 7,
2015
Miss.GhadaAlbot
hi
Ms.AlwahAlKathi
ri
Miss.GhadaAlbot
hi
Ms.AlwahAlKathi
ri
10
April 14,
2015
Miss.GhadaAlbot
hi
11
3
CASE PRESENTATION
April 21,2015
April 28 ,2015
May 5,2015
12
13
14
FINAL EXAMINATION
(Care of patients with Urinary, Endocrine ,
Musculoskeletal System Disorders)
May 14,2015
15
By students
Required Text(s)
Smelter S, Bare , L. Brunner and Suddarth. “Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing”.
Lippincott. CO. 12th Ed (March 1, 2012)
Essential References
 Lippincott's Nursing Procedures. “Springhouse, Nursing Procedures” Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins; Fifth edition (May 1, 2008) ISBN-13: 978-0781786898
 Christensen, B.Kockrow, E. Cooper, K. “Study Guide for Adult Health Nursing”
Mosby; 5 edition (December 16, 2005) ISBN-13: 978-0323042369
Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc
 www.lww.com
 www.delmarelearning.com
 www.pubmed.com
 www.discovernursing.com/
 www.amazon.com/Medical-Surgical-Nursing
 http://allnurses.com/forums/f31/
 -www.med-surg.org/
 -www.emedicine.com
 -www.nursing.duq.edu
 -www.nursingplanet.com
 -www.currentnursing.com/
 -www.nursingcenter.com/journals.
 -www.free-ed.net
 -www.currentnursing.com
 www.consultanurse.net
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EVALUATION
Proportion of Final
Assessment
Lecture Clinica Total
l
5
5
5
5
15
15
20
20
15
15
40
40
100 Marks
Assessment task
Quizzes (2)
Attendance / Attitude
Assignments /Weekly Written Report *
Midterm Exam
Case Study /Case Presentation ***
Final exams
TOTAL MARKS
FORMAT FOR WEEKLY WRITTEN REPORT*
To be submitted after one week









I - Introduction
Patient’s Profile
Client’s Personal and Family History
Past Health History
History of Present Illness
Laboratory and Diagnostic Test 1
II – Assessment
Head to Toe Assessment
III - Implementation
Nursing Process (Nursing Care Plan) 2
Treatment Modalities (Medical/
Surgical)3
Drug Study / Pharmacology4
Total marks
Points / Marks
(4)
1
1
1
1
(1)
1
(10)
6
2
2
15
5
FORMAT FOR Laboratory and Diagnostic Test 1
I – Laboratory Test
Normal
Value
Result
Significance
( Normal /
Abnormal)
II – Diagnostic Test
FORMAT for Nursing Process (Nursing Care Plan) 2
Cues (Objective/
Subjective)
Nursing
Diagnosis
Goal /
Planning
Intervention
Evaluation
FORMAT FOR Drug Study / Pharmacology4
Name of
Drug
Classification/ Indication
Mechanism of
Action
Contraindication Side
Effect
Nursing
Responsibility
FORMAT FOR CASE STUDY ( 15 marks)***
To be submitted one (1) week before the scheduled Case Presentation






I - Introduction
Patient’s Profile
Brief Statement of Your Client’s Case
Rationale for Choosing the case
II – Assessment
Head to Toe Assessment
Client’s Personal and Family History
Past Health History
Points / Marks
(1)
8
3
1
.5
6




History of Present Illness
Laboratory and Diagnostic Test
Anatomy and Physiology
Pathophysiology
III - Implementation
 Nursing Process
 Treatment Modalities (Medical/
Surgical)
 Drug Study / Pharmacology
Total marks
.5
1
1
1
6
3
1
2
15
Prepared by:
Dr. Irene Roco
Ms. Alwah Al Kathiri
Miss. Ghada Albothi
Noted by:
Dr. Essmat Abd-Al – Hady Mansour
Head, Medical Surgical Department
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