Revised Spring 2014
Alabama
Department of
Postsecondary Education
Representing Alabama’s Public Two-Year College System
NORTHEAST ALABAMA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
NUR 107 – Adult/Child Nursing
Theory
5 credit hours
Clinical
3 credit hour
Total
8 credit hours
I. CLASS MEETING DATES/TIMES/LOCATION
TBA
II. CLINICAL DATES/TIMES/LOCATION
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III. INSTRUCTOR, CONTACT INFORMATION, CONTACT POLICY,
OFFICE HOURS/LOCATION
Adult/Child Nursing
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IV. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides students with opportunities to develop competencies
necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the life span in a safe, legal,
and ethical manner using the nursing process in a variety of settings. Emphasis
is placed on providing care to individuals experiencing complex alterations in:
sensory/perceptual, reproductive, endocrine, genitourinary, neurological, immune,
cardiovascular, and lower gastrointestinal systems. Additional instruction is
provided for care for clients experiencing burns, cancer, and emergent conditions.
Nutrition, pharmacology, therapeutic communication, community, cultural
diversity, health promotion, error prevention, critical thinking, impacts on
maternal and child clients are integrated throughout the course. This course
supports CIP code 51.1613.
V. PREREQUISITE(S)/CO-REQUISITE(S)
PREREQUISITE COURSES:
NUR 105 – Adult Nursing
NUR 106 – Maternal and Child Nursing
ENG 101 – English Composition I
BIO 202 – Anatomy and Physiology II
CO-REQUISITE COURSES:
NUR 108 – Psychosocial Nursing
NUR 109 – Role Transition
VI. TEXTBOOK(S) AND OTHER LEARNING RESOURCES
See Reading Assignment
VII. COURSE OBJECTIVES
1. Utilize the nursing process to provide nursing care for clients with complex
alterations.
A. Sensory/Perceptual System
B. Burns
C. Cancer
D. Reproductive System
E. Endocrine System
F. Genitourinary System
G. Neurological System
H. Immune System
I. Cardiovascular System
J. Gastrointestinal System
K. Emergent conditions
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VIII. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
 Provide nursing care for clients with selected system alterations.
 Provide care for clients with burns.
 Provide care for clients with cancer.
 Provide care to clients experiencing selected emergencies.
MODULE A – SENSORY/PERCEPTUAL ALTERATIONS
A1.0 Provide nursing care for clients with selected system alterations.
A1.1
Given various scenarios and clinical situations, apply the
nursing process while providing nursing care for clients with
sensory/perceptual alterations.
A1.1.1
A1.1.2
A1.1.3
A1.1.4
A1.1.5
A1.1.6
A1.1.7
A1.1.8
A1.1.9
A1.1.10
A1.1.11
A1.1.12
A1.1.13
A1.1.14
Define terms associated with the sensory/perceptual
alterations.
Explain the anatomy and physiology of the
sensory/perceptual systems.
Describe selected sensory/perceptual alterations.
Describe the pathophysiology associated with selected
sensory/perceptual alterations.
Recognize clinical manifestations for sensory/perceptual
alterations.
Evaluate diagnostic test results for selected
sensory/perceptual alterations.
Describe pharmacological agents and/or treatments for
selected sensory/perceptual alterations.
Analyze nutritional considerations for clients experiencing
selected sensory/perceptual alterations.
Explain health promotion related to selected
sensory/perceptual alterations.
Identify expected outcomes of treatment modalities for
clients experiencing selected sensory/perceptual alterations.
Describe psychosocial care for clients, family, and/or
support systems experiencing selected sensory/perceptual
alterations.
Use critical thinking to manage nursing care for culturally
diverse clients experiencing selected sensory/perceptual
alterations.
Evaluate expected outcomes of nursing care for clients
experiencing selected sensory/perceptual alterations.
Assess impacts of selected sensory/perceptual alterations on
maternal and pediatric clients.
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MODULE B – BURN CARE
B1.0 Provide nursing care for clients with burns.
B1.1
Given various scenarios and clinical situations, apply the
nursing process while providing care for clients with burns.
B1.1.1
B1.1.2
B1.1.3
B1.1.4
B1.1.5
B1.1.6
B1.1.7
B1.1.8
B1.1.9
B1.1.10
B1.1.11
B1.1.12
B1.1.13
Define terms associated with burns.
Explain classifications and clinical manifestations of burns.
Describe pathophysiology associated with burns.
Evaluate diagnostic test results for burns.
Describe pharmacological agents and/or treatments for
burns.
Analyze nutritional considerations for clients with burns.
Explain health promotion related to prevention of burns.
Identify expected outcomes of treatment modalities for
clients with burns.
Describe psychosocial care for clients, family, and/or
support systems for clients with burns.
Use critical thinking to manage nursing care for culturally
diverse clients with burns.
Evaluate expected outcomes of nursing care for clients with
burns.
Assess impacts of burns on maternal and pediatric clients.
Identify the role of the practical nurse in client rehabilitation.
MODULE C – ONCOLOGY NURSING
C1.0 Provide nursing care for clients with cancer.
C1.1
Given various scenarios and clinical situations, apply the
nursing process while providing nursing care for clients with
cancer.
C1.1.1
C1.1.2
C1.1.3
C1.1.4
C1.1.5
C1.1.6
C1.1.7
C1.1.8
C1.1.9
C1.1.10
C1.1.11
C1.1.12
Define terms associated with cancer.
Explain legal and ethical issues related to cancer.
Describe the role of the practical nurse when providing
nursing care for clients with cancer.
Summarize the pathophysiology associated with cancer.
Recognize clinical manifestations of cancer.
Evaluate diagnostic test results for cancer.
Describe pharmacological agents and/or treatments for
cancer.
Analyze nutritional considerations for clients with cancer.
Explain the role of the practical nurse in teaching and
learning activities associated with prevention and detection
of cancer.
Identify expected outcomes of treatment modalities for
clients with cancer.
Describe techniques for pain management for clients with
cancer.
Describe psychosocial care for clients, family, and/or
support systems for clients with cancer.
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C1.1.13
C1.1.14
C1.1.15
Use critical thinking to manage nursing care for culturally
diverse clients with cancer.
Evaluate expected outcomes of nursing care for clients with
cancer.
Identify impacts of cancer on maternal and pediatric clients.
MODULE D –REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM ALTERATIONS
D1.0 Provide nursing care for clients with selected system alterations.
D1.1
Given various scenarios and clinical situations, apply the
nursing process while providing nursing care for clients with
reproductive system alterations.
D1.1.1
D1.1.2
D1.1.3
D1.1.4
D1.1.5
D1.1.6
D1.1.7
D1.1.8
D1.1.9
D1.1.10
D1.1.11
D1.1.12
D1.1.13
D1.1.14
Define terms associated with reproductive system
alterations.
Explain the anatomy and physiology of the reproductive
system.
Describe selected reproductive system alterations.
Describe the pathophysiology associated with selected
reproductive system alterations.
Recognize clinical manifestations of selected reproductive
system alterations.
Evaluate diagnostic test results for selected reproductive
system alterations.
Describe pharmacological agents and/or treatments for
selected reproductive system alterations.
Analyze nutritional considerations for clients experiencing
selected reproductive system alterations.
Explain health promotion related to selected reproductive
system alterations.
Identify expected outcomes of treatment modalities for
clients experiencing selected reproductive system alterations.
Describe psychosocial care for clients, family, and/or
support systems experiencing selected reproductive system
alterations.
Use critical thinking to manage nursing care for culturally
diverse clients experiencing selected reproductive system
alterations.
Evaluate expected outcomes of nursing care for clients
experiencing selected reproductive system alterations.
Assess impacts of selected reproductive system alterations
on maternal and pediatric clients.
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MODULE E – ENDOCRINE SYSTEM ALTERATIONS
E1.0 Provide nursing care for clients with selected system alterations.
E1.1
Given various scenarios and clinical situations, apply the
nursing process while providing nursing care for clients with
endocrine system alterations.
E1.1.1
E1.1.2
E1.1.3
E1.1.4
E1.1.5
E1.1.6
E1.1.7
E1.1.8
E1.1.9
E1.1.10
E1.1.11
E1.1.12
E1.1.13
E1.1.14
Define terms associated with endocrine system alterations.
Explain the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine
system.
Describe selected endocrine system alterations.
Describe the pathophysiology associated with selected
endocrine system alterations.
Recognize clinical manifestations of selected endocrine
system alterations.
Evaluate diagnostic test results for selected endocrine system
alterations.
Describe pharmacological agents and/or treatments for
selected endocrine system alterations.
Analyze nutritional considerations for clients experiencing
selected endocrine system alterations.
Explain health promotion related to selected endocrine
system alterations.
Identify expected outcomes of treatment modalities for
clients experiencing selected endocrine system alterations.
Describe psychosocial care for clients, family, and/or
support systems experiencing selected endocrine system
alterations.
Use critical thinking to manage nursing care for culturally
diverse clients experiencing selected endocrine system
alterations.
Evaluate expected outcomes of nursing care for clients
experiencing selected endocrine system alterations.
Assess impacts of selected endocrine system alterations on
maternal and pediatric clients.
MODULE F – GENITOURINARY ALTERATIONS
F1.0 Provide nursing care for clients with selected system alterations.
F1.1
Given various scenarios and clinical situations, apply the
nursing process while providing nursing care for clients with
selected genitourinary system alterations.
F1.1.1
F1.1.2
F1.1.3
F1.1.4
F1.1.5
Define terms associated with selected genitourinary system
alterations.
Explain the anatomy and physiology of the selected
genitourinary system.
Describe selected genitourinary system alterations.
Describe the pathophysiology associated with selected
genitourinary system alterations.
Recognize clinical manifestations of selected genitourinary
system alterations.
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F1.1.6
F1.1.7
F1.1.8
F1.1.9
F1.1.10
F1.1.11
F1.1.12
F1.1.13
F1.1.14
Evaluate diagnostic test results for selected genitourinary
system alterations.
Describe pharmacological agents and/or treatments for
selected genitourinary system alterations.
Analyze nutritional considerations for clients experiencing
selected genitourinary system alterations.
Explain health promotion related to selected genitourinary
system alterations.
Identify expected outcomes of treatment modalities for
clients experiencing selected genitourinary system
alterations.
Describe psychosocial care for clients, family, and/or
support systems experiencing selected genitourinary system
alterations.
Use critical thinking to manage nursing care for culturally
diverse clients experiencing selected genitourinary system
alterations.
Evaluate expected outcomes of nursing care for clients
experiencing selected genitourinary system alterations.
Assess impacts of selected genitourinary system alterations
on maternal and pediatric clients.
MODULE G – NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM ALTERATIONS
G1.0 Provide nursing care for clients with selected system alterations.
G1.1
Given various scenarios and clinical situations, apply the
nursing process while providing nursing care for clients with
neurological system alterations.
G1.1.1
G1.1.2
G1.1.3
G1.1.4
G1.1.5
G1.1.6
G1.1.7
G1.1.8
G1.1.9
G1.1.10
G1.1.11
Define terms associated with neurological system alterations.
Explain the anatomy and physiology of the neurological
system.
Describe neurological system alterations.
Describe the pathophysiology associated with neurological
system alterations.
Recognize clinical manifestations of neurological system
alterations.
Evaluate diagnostic test results for neurological system
alterations.
Describe pharmacological agents and/or treatments for
neurological system alterations.
Analyze nutritional considerations for clients experiencing
neurological system alterations.
Explain health promotion related to neurological system
alterations.
Identify expected outcomes of treatment modalities for
clients experiencing neurological system alterations.
Describe psychosocial care for clients, family, and/or
support systems experiencing neurological system
alterations.
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G1.1.12
G1.1.13
G1.1.14
Use critical thinking to manage nursing care for culturally
diverse clients experiencing neurological system alterations.
Evaluate expected outcomes of nursing care for clients
experiencing neurological system alterations.
Assess impacts of selected neurological alterations on
maternal and pediatric clients.
MODULE H – IMMUNE SYSTEM ALTERATIONS
H1.0 Provide nursing care for clients with selected system alterations.
H1.1
Given various scenarios and clinical situations, apply the
nursing process while providing nursing care for clients with
immune system alterations.
H1.1.1
H1.1.2
H1.1.3
H1.1.4
H1.1.5
H1.1.6
H1.1.7
H1.1.8
H1.1.9
H1.1.10
H1.1.11
H1.1.12
H1.1.13
H1.1.14
Define terms associated with immune system alterations.
Explain the anatomy and physiology of the immune system.
Describe immune system alterations.
Describe the pathophysiology associated with immune
system alterations.
Recognize clinical manifestations of immune system
alterations.
Evaluate diagnostic test results for immune system
alterations.
Describe pharmacological agents and/or treatments for
immune system alterations.
Analyze nutritional considerations for clients experiencing
immune system alterations.
Explain health promotion related to immune system
alterations.
Identify expected outcomes of treatment modalities for
clients experiencing immune system alterations.
Describe psychosocial care for clients, family, and/or
support systems experiencing immune system alterations.
Use critical thinking to manage nursing care for culturally
diverse clients experiencing immune system alterations.
Evaluate expected outcomes of nursing care for clients
experiencing immune system alterations.
Assess impacts of selected immune alterations on maternal
and pediatric clients.
MODULE I – CARDIOVASCULAR/RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ALTERATIONS
I1.0 Provide nursing care for clients with selected system alterations.
I1.1
Given various scenarios and clinical situations, apply the
nursing process while providing nursing care for clients with
selected cardiovascular and respiratory system alterations.
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I1.1.1
I1.1.2
I1.1.3
I1.1.4
I1.1.5
I1.1.6
I1.1.7
I1.1.8
I1.1.9
I1.1.10
I1.1.11
I1.1.12
I1.1.13
I1.1.14
Define terms associated with selected cardiovascular and
respiratory system alterations.
Explain the anatomy and physiology of the selected
cardiovascular and respiratory system.
Describe selected cardiovascular and respiratory system
alterations.
Describe the pathophysiology associated with selected
cardiovascular and respiratory system alterations.
Recognize clinical manifestations of selected cardiovascular
and respiratory system alterations.
Evaluate diagnostic test results for selected cardiovascular
and respiratory system alterations.
Describe pharmacological agents and/or treatments for
selected cardiovascular and respiratory system alterations.
Analyze nutritional considerations for clients experiencing
selected cardiovascular and respiratory system alterations.
Explain health promotion related to selected cardiovascular
and respiratory system alterations.
Identify expected outcomes of treatment modalities for
clients experiencing selected cardiovascular and respiratory
system alterations.
Describe psychosocial care for clients, family, and/or
support systems experiencing selected cardiovascular and
respiratory system alterations.
Use critical thinking to manage nursing care for culturally
diverse clients experiencing selected cardiovascular and
respiratory system alterations.
Evaluate expected outcomes of nursing care for clients
experiencing selected cardiovascular and respiratory system
alterations.
Assess impacts of selected cardiovascular and respiratory
system alterations on maternal and pediatric clients.
MODULE J – GASTROINTESTINAL – LOWER AND ACCESSORY
SYSTEM ALTERATIONS
J1.0 Provide nursing care for clients with selected system alterations.
J1.1
Given various scenarios and clinical situations, apply the
nursing process while providing nursing care for clients with
selected gastrointestinal system (lower and accessory)
alterations.
J1.1.1
J1.1.2
J1.1.3
J1.1.4
Define terms associated with selected gastrointestinal system
(lower and accessory) alterations.
Explain the anatomy and physiology of the selected
gastrointestinal system (lower and accessory).
Describe selected gastrointestinal system (lower and
accessory) alterations.
Describe the pathophysiology associated with selected
gastrointestinal system (lower and accessory) alterations.
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J1.1.5
J1.1.6
J1.1.7
J1.1.8
J1.1.9
J1.1.10
J1.1.11
J1.1.12
J1.1.13
J1.1.14
Recognize clinical manifestations of selected gastrointestinal
system (lower and accessory) alterations.
Evaluate diagnostic test results for selected gastrointestinal
system (lower and accessory) alterations.
Describe pharmacological agents and/or treatments for
selected gastrointestinal system (lower and accessory)
alterations.
Analyze nutritional considerations for clients experiencing
selected gastrointestinal system (lower and accessory)
alterations.
Explain health promotion related to selected gastrointestinal
system (lower and accessory) alterations.
Identify expected outcomes of treatment modalities for
clients experiencing selected gastrointestinal (lower and
accessory) alterations.
Describe psychosocial care for clients, family, and/or
support systems experiencing selected gastrointestinal
system (lower and accessory) alterations.
Use critical thinking to manage nursing care for culturally
diverse clients experiencing selected gastrointestinal system
(lower and accessory) alterations.
Evaluate expected outcomes of nursing care for clients
experiencing selected gastrointestinal system (lower and
accessory) alterations.
Assess impacts of selected gastrointestinal system (lower
and accessory) alterations on maternal and pediatric clients.
MODULE K – EMERGENT CONDITIONS
K1.0 Provide care to clients experiencing emergent conditions.
K1.1
Given various scenarios and clinical situations, apply the
nursing process in emergent conditions.
K1.1.1
K1.1.2
K1.1.3
K1.1.4
K1.1.5
K1.1.6
K1.1.7
K1.1.8
K1.1.9
Define terms associated with emergent conditions.
Differentiate between the role and responsibilities of
registered and practical nurses in emergent conditions.
Explain legal and ethical issues for providing nursing care
for clients experiencing emergent conditions.
Explain the role of health care team members related to bioterrorism.
Explain the role of health care team members for responding
to disasters.
Describe methods and measures for error prevention during
emergent conditions.
Evaluate diagnostic test results in emergent conditions.
Describe pharmacological agents and/or treatments for
clients experiencing emergent conditions.
Describe nutritional considerations for clients experiencing
emergent conditions.
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K1.1.10
K1.1.11
K1.1.12
K1.1.13
K1.1.14
K1.1.15
Explain teaching and learning activities related to emergent
conditions.
Identify expected outcomes of treatment modalities for
clients experiencing emergent conditions.
Describe psychosocial care for clients, family, and/or
support systems for clients experiencing emergent
conditions.
Use critical thinking to manage nursing care for culturally
diverse clients experiencing emergent conditions.
Evaluate expected outcomes of nursing care for clients
experiencing emergent conditions.
Assess impacts of nursing care for emergent conditions on
maternal and pediatric clients.
X. OUTLINE OF MODULES
MODULE A – SENSORY/PERCEPTUAL ALTERATIONS
 Eye
o Terminology and anatomy and physiology review
o Alterations, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests,
pharmacological agents/treatments, psychosocial issues/support
nutritional considerations, nursing process:
 Retinal detachment
 Cataracts
 Glaucoma
 Macular degeneration
 Retinopathy
 Blindness
 Infections
 Structural disorders
 Trauma
 Vision alterations
 Tumors
o Enucleation
o Health promotion and prevention
 Ear
○ Terminology and anatomy and physiology review
○ Diagnostic tests
o Alterations, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests,
pharmacological agents/treatments, psychosocial issues/support
nutritional considerations, nursing process:
 Deafness
 Meneires
 Infection/trauma
 Otosclerosis
○ Health promotion and prevention
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MODULE B – BURN CARE
 Terminology and anatomy and physiology review
 Causes
 Classifications
 Clinical manifestations
 Alterations, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests,
pharmacological agents/treatments, nutritional considerations, nursing
process
 Health promotion and prevention
 Complications
 Psychosocial issues/support
 Client rehabilitation
MODULE C – ONCOLOGY NURSING
 Terminology and anatomy and physiology review
 Types
 Location
 Etiology
 Legal and ethical issues
 Role of the practical nurse
 Pathophysiology
 Clinical manifestations
 Diagnostic tests
○ Tumor staging
 Health promotion and prevention
 Pharmacological agents
 Nutritional considerations
 Teaching and learning for prevention and detection
 Treatment modalities
o Pediatric clients
o Adults
 Pain management
 Psychosocial care
○ Psychosocial issues/support
○ Client/family education
○ Community resources
○ End of life issues
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MODULE D –REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM ALTERATIONS
 Terminology and anatomy and physiology review
 Alterations, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests,
pharmacological agents/treatments, psychosocial issues/support nutritional
considerations, nursing process
 Male/female
○ Menstrual disorders
○ Menopause
○ Structural disorders
○ Infertility/sterility
○ Inflammatory disorders
○ Neoplasms
○ Breast disorders
○ Prostate/testes/scrotum/penile disorders
 Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
○ Common types
 Monilia
 Chlamydia
 Cytomegalovirus
 Gonorrhea
 Syphilis
 Trichomonas
 Genital herpes
 Condylomata acuminata (Genital warts)
 Hepatitis B
 HIV
○ Prevention, treatment, and complications
○ Legal and ethical issues
MODULE E – ENDOCRINE SYSTEM ALTERATIONS
 Terminology and anatomy and physiology review
 Alterations, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests,
pharmacological agents/treatments, psychosocial issues/support nutritional
considerations, nursing process
○ Pituitary
○ Adrenal
○ Thyroid
○ Parathyroid
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MODULE F – GENITOURINARY SYSTEM ALTERATIONS
 Terminology and anatomy and physiology review
 Alterations, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests,
pharmacological agents/treatments, psychosocial issues/support nutritional
considerations, nursing process
○ Inflammatory/Infectious Disorders
○ Elimination Disorders
○ Congenital Disorders
○ Obstructive Disorders
○ Renal Failure
○ Tumors
MODULE G – NEUROLOGICAL SYSTEM ALTERATIONS
 Terminology and anatomy and physiology review
 Alterations, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests,
pharmacological agents/treatments, psychosocial issues/support nutritional
considerations, nursing process
○ Cranial/Peripheral Nerve Disorders
○ Intracranial Disorders
○ Inflammatory Disorders
○ Cerebrovascular Disorders
○ Seizure Disorders
○ Traumatic Injuries
○ Spinal Cord Disorders
○ Degenerative Disorders
MODULE H – IMMUNE SYSTEM ALTERATIONS
 Terminology and anatomy and physiology review
 Alterations, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests,
pharmacological agents/treatments, psychosocial issues/support nutritional
considerations, nursing process
○ Inflammatory/infectious disorders
○ Autoimmune disorders
○ Anaphylactic reaction
○ Latex allergy
○ HIV
○ West Nile Virus
○ SARS
 Transplants
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MODULE I – CARDIOVASCULAR/RESPIRATORY ALTERATIONS
 Terminology and anatomy and physiology review
 Diagnostic tests
 Health promotion and prevention
 Disorders
○ Structural Disorders
○ Coronary Artery Disease
○ Angina and Myocardial Infarctions
○ Infectious Diseases
○ Inflammatory Diseases
○ Conduction Disorders
○ Congenital heart defects
○ Congestive heart failure in children
○ Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
 Nursing process
o Pharmacological agents
o Nutritional considerations
o Treatment and management modalities
 Pediatric clients
 Adults
 Complications
 Psychosocial issues/support
MODULE J - GASTROINTESTINAL – LOWER AND ACCESSORY
ALTERATIONS
 Terminology and anatomy and physiology review
 Alterations, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic tests,
pharmacological agents/treatments, psychosocial issues/support nutritional
considerations, nursing process
 Gastrointestinal disorders
○ Ulcerative colitis
○ Irritable bowel syndrome
○ Crohn’s disease
○ Diverticulosis/diverticulitis
○ Disorders of intestinal motility and of absorption
○ Appendicitis
○ Disorders gall bladder
○ Pancreatitis
○ Hepatitis
○ Hepatic failure
○ Cirrhosis
○ Esophageal varices
○ Ostomies
○ Hemorrhoids
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Tumors
Obstructive Disorders
NEC
Biliary atresia
MODULE K - EMERGENT CONDITIONS
 Terminology
 Role and registered and practical nurses
 Role and responsibilities of health care team members
 Legal and ethical issues
 Bio-terrorism
 Disaster response
○ Triage (primary and secondary surveys)
○ Medical
○ Trauma
○ Evacuation
 Error prevention
 Diagnostic tests, pharmacological agents/treatments, psychosocial
issues/support nutritional considerations, teaching/learning activities,
nursing process
o Treatment and management modalities
 First aid
 Poison and overdose treatment
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XI. EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT
A. Theory
1. Tests announced or unannounced may be given throughout the course and
may incorporate various teaching/learning methods (for example:
situational, multiple choice, discussion, performances, etc).
2. All nursing exams should be taken on the day they are scheduled. In the
event of illness, bereavement, or court attendance, the student is required
to notify the course coordinator or clinical instructor PRIOR to the test.
Immediately upon return to campus, the student is required to submit
documentation which supports the absence. A make-up exam will be
given at the end of the semester IF appropriate documentation has been
provided at the time of the absence.
3. Prior to each unit exam, the student will complete PrepU Pre-tests on the
topic areas being tested. A minimum grade of 80% or mastery level must
be achieved for admission to the unit exam. If the student does not
complete the assignments according to posted deadlines, the student will
not be allowed to take the exam and a make-up exam will be taken at the
end of the semester.
4. All students are required to attend test reviews following exams. Students
who score less than 75% on unit exams are required to complete a
remediation assignment in the computer lab on a designated day. Students
must score a minimum of 80% on the remediation assignment.
Remediation assignments must be submitted to the instructor on the day of
remediation.
STUDENTS WHO DO NOT COMPLETE REQUIRED REMEDIATION
ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THE NEXT
UNIT EXAM AND WILL TAKE A MAKE-UP EXAM AT THE END
OF THE SEMESTER.
5. If a make-up exam is to be taken for any reason, the student must
complete a PrepU Pre-test assignment on the modules being tested before
the exam can be taken. A minimum grade of 80% or mastery level must
be achieved for admission to the make-up exam. Failure to complete the
assignment with a minimum score of 80% or mastery level will result in a
zero (0) for that make-up exam.
6. Required written assignments are due by the end of the scheduled class
period.
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B. Clinical
1. Performance in the clinical setting is evaluated according to the form,
Evaluation of Clinical Performance. A final evaluation of satisfactory in
clinical performance is required to progress in nursing. A rating of
unsatisfactory in clinical performance will result in a grade of “F” for the
nursing course regardless of any other grading component in the course.
2. Students may not attend clinical lab until they have successfully
completed all required assignments in order to provide safe client care.
C. Computerized Tests
1. Students will be required to pay a testing fee to cover the expense of the
Health Education Systems (HESI) tests. HESI tests are scheduled
throughout the nursing curriculum. The testing fee for this semester is
approximately $50.00 and is subject to change.
2. Students will be required to take the HESI Exit Exam in July. If the
student does not pass the exam, he/she must participate in remediation as
prescribed by the faculty and retake the HESI Exit Exam prior to program
completion, for an additional fee of $50.00.
D. Course Grade
1. The course grade is a composite grade based on the following:
a. Unit tests (65%)
b. Computerized tests (HESI EXIT) (10%)
c. Comprehensive final examination (25%)
d. Clinical performance evaluation
Student must achieve a grade of 75% or above in each course to continue
in the nursing program. A grade below 75% will result in a “D” or an “F”
depending on the numerical score.
2. Course and instructor evaluation by each student is required.
3. Conference with the clinical instructor is required each semester.
4. In the event of a failing grade, students are urged to see their instructor for
a conference.
Adult/Child Nursing
XII.
NUR 107
ATTENDANCE
A. Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. The
student must be present 80% of the scheduled class dates in order to
demonstrate the expected course outcomes and successfully apply theoretical
concepts to the clinical practicum. Students who are unable to attend class
regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance, should withdraw from that
class before poor attendance interferes with the student’s ability to achieve the
objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from class can affect eligibility
for federal financial aid. Withdrawal from class can prohibit progression in
nursing and allied health programs.
B. Students are expected to attend all clinical rotations required for each course.
Only excused absences (a maximum of one) will be considered for make up.
However, due to limited clinical space and time, clinical make up days cannot
be guaranteed. Failure to complete clinical rotations will prohibit progression
in nursing and allied health programs.
XIII. STATEMENT ON DISCRIMINATION/HARASSMENT
The College and the Alabama Board of Education are committed to providing
both employment and educational environments free of harassment or
discrimination related to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national
origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of
Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment is a
violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that
constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated.
XIV. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the American with Disabilities
Act of 1990 state that qualified students with disabilities who meet the essential
functions and academic requirements are entitled to reasonable accommodations.
It is the student’s responsibility to provide appropriate disability documentation to
the College. Please contact the ADA representative.
XV. COURSE CALENDAR
Course Calendar will be provided to student by the first day of class.
Adult/Child Nursing
XVI. STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
I have received the Course Syllabus for NUR 107: Adult/Child Nursing.
My signature indicates that I have read and understand the contents.
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Student’s Signature
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Print Name
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Date
NUR 107
Adult/Child Nursing
NUR 107
Northeast Alabama Community College
Form 1: Learning Outcomes Attachment for Career/Technical Courses
(Instructor Evaluation of Course)
Faculty regularly review the extent to which the course and program learning outcomes identified
in a course syllabus are being attained by students who complete the course. Each syllabus
identifies the assessment method that will be used to demonstrate student mastery of the desired
learning outcomes for that course. Before teaching a course, faculty should review the syllabus to
understand how the program learning outcomes will be evaluated. Once the course is complete,
this form is used by the instructor to report how well students demonstrated mastery of those
course learning (and by extension, program learning) outcomes.
Course Prefix & No.: NUR 107
Instructor: Stacey Hart
Semester: Summer
Type of Delivery – Mark One*:
Course Title: Adult/Child Nursing
Date:
Section Number(s):
Dual Enrollment
Online
Traditional
*Double click on the appropriate box. When the form field menu appears, select “checked” under Default value.
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Learning Outcome
(Industry or Professional
Competency)
Evaluation Method
Evaluation Results
Explain how each learning outcome for this course is
assessed.
Of the students who earned a grade of
C or better for the course, what
percentage demonstrated attainment of
the stated outcomes?
Utilize the nursing
process to provide
nursing care for
clients with complex
alterations.
Clinical Lab:
The student will perform satisfactorily
in the clinical setting while providing
nursing care for clients with complex
alterations. Refer to Evaluation of
Clinical Performance.
(Students must score 80% or greater in
the clinical lab to progress in the nursing
program.)
Use of Evaluation Results
Explain how evaluation results will be used to improve the course.
No improvement needed at this time. Will continue to monitor stated outcomes yearly.
*Reviewed:
Division Chair or Program Supervisor
Date
*To be completed by Division Chair or Program Supervisor Only