Section I
Course Name: Concepts in Nursing Practice II
Course Code: NUR-222
Lecture Hours: 5
Laboratory Hours: 2
Clinical Hours: 150
Credits: 9
Course Description:
Focusing on maintaining optimal functioning of the client, this course includes theory, technical
skills, and clinical components. Laboratory and clinical experiences in various settings facilitate
the application of theory to the management of clients throughout the lifespan. QSEN is used
throughout to enhance the student's knowledge of assessment and the accompanying skills that
reflect professional practice.
Pre-requisites:
NUR 221
Co-requisites:
BIO 211, NUR 230
Place in College Curriculum:
Required program course for winter trimester in the ADN
Date of Last Revision 5/2014
Original 4/2014
Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the department of nursing is to offer a quality, affordable nursing education.
We strive to provide personal planning, support and educational opportunities that prepare
individual students for entry level positions in nursing, to continue their nursing education and to
achieve their highest learning potential.
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Section II
Course Content Outline:
I. Care of the Patient during the Antepartum Period
Introduction to OB concepts
Nursing and collaborative care
Uncomplicated pregnancy
Nutritional needs
Pharmacologic needs
Teratogens
Complications
II. Care of the Patient during the Intrapartum Period
Nursing and collaborative care
Assessment and risk factor identification
Distinguishing true from false labor
Promotion of the labor process
Electronic fetal monitoring
Pharmacologic needs
Non-pharmacologic pain management
Complications
III. Care of the patient during the Postpartum Period
Nursing and collaborative care
Nutritional needs
Breastfeeding/Bottle feeding
Maternal/neonatal adaptation
Pharmacologic needs
Maternal/neonatal complications
IV. Care of the Patient with Reproductive Health Needs
General Concepts
Nursing and collaborative care, including pharmacologic agents
Erectile dysfunction
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
Menstrual irregularities (PCOS, leiomyoma, endometriosis)
Menopause
Osteoporosis
Sexually transmitted infections
V. Care of the Patient with a Gastrointestinal Disorder
General Concepts
Nursing and collaborative care, including pharmacologic agents
Oral/esophageal disorders
Gastric and duodenal ulcers
Rectal/intestinal disorders
Biliary disorders
VI. Care of the Patient with a Genitourinary Disorder
General Concepts
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Nursing and collaborative care, including pharmacologic agents
Urinary tract infections
Urinary tract obstructions
Pylonephritis
Nephritic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome
Urinary diversions
VII. Care of the Patient with a Renal Disorder
General Concepts
Nursing and collaborative care, including pharmacologic agents
Acute renal failure
Chronic renal failure
Kidney transplant
Peritoneal dialysis
Hemodialysis
VIII. Care of the Patient with an Endocrine Disorder
General Concepts
Nursing and collaborative care, including pharmacologic agents
Pituitary disorders
Thyroid/parathyroid disorders
Adrenal gland disorders
IX. Care of the Patient with a Neurologic Disorder
General Concepts
Nursing and collaborative care, including pharmacologic agents
Seizure disorders
Brain infections
Brain trauma
Stroke
Guillian-Barre
Myasthenia Gravis
Multiple Sclerosis
X. Nursing Care of Children Acquired Disorders
General Concepts
Nursing and collaborative care, including pharmacologic agents
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Reye Syndrome
Rotavirus
Wilm’s Tumor
ADHD
Failure to Thrive
Cerebral Palsy
Kawasaki’s disease
XI. Nursing Care of Children with Congenital Disorders
General Concepts
Nursing and collaborative care, including pharmacologic agents
VSD
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ASD
PDA
Tetralogy of Fallot
Transposition of the great vessels
Cystic Fibrosis
Cleft lip/palate
Hirschsprung’s disease
Meckel’s diverticulum
Bladder Exstrophy
Epispadias/Hypospadias
Spinal Bifida
Down syndrome
Anal atresia
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Section III
Student Learning Outcome #1:
1. The student will incorporate multiple medical surgical, pediatric, and maternal-child health
concepts when providing safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care to patients across the
lifespan.
Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
1. Care for patients in various clinical settings.
2. Develop a plan of care for medical-surgical, obstetric, and/or pediatric patients.
3. Develop concept maps for patients with medical-surgical, obstetric, and pediatric disorders.
Student Learning Outcome #2:
The student will use nursing judgment when caring for patients with selected health conditions
across the lifespan.
Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
1. Develop care plans for patients in various clinical settings.
2. Evaluate outcomes for selected medical-surgical, obstetric, and pediatric health conditions.
Student Learning Outcome #3:
The student will utilize technology to provide and manage safe, evidence-based nursing care.
Learning Outcomes:
The student will:
1. Research best practice for selected medical-surgical, obstetric, and pediatric health conditions.
2. Utilize research to develop a plan of care.
3. Utilize research to develop and present a teaching plan to patient and family.
Section IV
General Education Requirements:
The general education goals covered in NUR 222 are critical thinking & problem solving,
proficiency in written and verbal skills, awareness of ethical principles, and information literacy.
Section V
Outcomes Assessment:
A college-wide outcomes assessment program has been put into place to enhance the quality and
effectiveness of the curriculum and programs at Salem Community College. As part of this
assessment program, the learning outcomes for this course will be assessed. Assessment methods
may include tests, quizzes, papers, reports, projects and other instruments. Copies of all
outcomes assessments are available in an electronic assessment bank maintained by the
Institutional Research and Planning Office.
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Section VI
Course Activities:
Classroom activities will include lecture, discussion, small group work, and demonstration.
Electronic resources and activities will also be utilized (ATI, videos, web field trips).
Laboratory sessions will consist of practice of skills viewed on ATI, role playing, and
simulation. The lab component enables the student to strengthen existing skills and develop
leadership and management qualities that will be utilized throughout the program.
Please refer to the instructor’s syllabus addendum (to be distributed in class) for specific
information regarding the course requirements and means of evaluation.
Attendance Policy:
Regular and prompt attendance in all classes is expected of students. For this reason, the
Department of Nursing has established specific guidelines for the classroom and clinical
attendance in the nursing student handbooks. It is the student’s responsibility to honor and
comply with that policy. Students absent from class for any reason are responsible for making up
any missed work.
Academic Honesty Policy:
Students found to have committed an act of academic dishonesty may be subject to failure of this
course, academic probation, and / or suspension from the college. See the Student Handbook for
additional details.
ADA Statement:
If you have a 504 Accommodation Plan, please discuss it with your instructor. If you have any
disability but have not documented it with the Disability Support coordinator at Salem
Community college, you must do so to be eligible for accommodations. To contact the Disability
Support Coordinator, call 856-351-2773, or email disabilitysupport@salemcc.edu to set up an
appointment. To find out more information about disability support services at Salem
Community College, visit www.salemcc.edu/students/student-success-programs/disabilitysupport.
Materials / Supplies:
None
Additional Costs:
None
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