SOUTHERN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
I.
COURSE TITLE:
Practical Nursing Care in Conditions of Health II
COURSE NUMBER: 104
II.
CATALOG PREFIX:
PRAC
PREREQUISITES:
BIOL 205, BIOL 206, BIOL 207, CSCI 101, PRAC 101, PRAC 108,
PRAC 110, PRAC 102, PRAC 103, PRAC 111
CO-REQUISITES:
PRAC 112, PRAC 113, ENGL 101
III.
CREDIT HOURS:
10
CLINICAL HOURS: 12
IV.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
LECTURE HOURS: 6
This course continues the student learning from PRAC 103 using the identified framework
described for that course. The content of this course continues with common conditions affecting
musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, hematological, lymphatic systems, mental health, vision and
hearing. This course also discusses clients with cancer or other terminal illnesses and related
nursing care.
V.
ADOPTED TEXT(S):
Klossner & Hatfield (2010). Introductory Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 2nd Ed., Philadelphia:
Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins.
Williams & Hopper (2007). Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, 3rd Ed., Philadelphia: FA
Davis Company.
Roth (2007). Nutrition & Diet Therapy, 9th Ed., Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.
Potter & Perry. (2007). Basic Nursing: Essentials for Practice, 6th Ed., St. Louis:
Elsevier/Mosby
Roach & Ford (2008). Introductory Clinical Pharmacology, 8th Ed., Philadelphia: Lippincott,
Williams, & Wilkins.
Gulanick & Myers (2007). Nursing Care Plans: Nursing Diagnoses & Intervention, 6th Ed.,
St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby.
Ehrlich & Schroeder (2009). Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 6th Ed., Clifton
Park, NY: Delmar Cengage Learning.
SSCC/PRAC 104/Syllabus/Spring 2011
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Recommended Textbooks:
Kee, Joyce L. (2010). Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests With Nursing Implications, 8th Ed.,
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Deglin & Vallerand. (2008). Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses, 11th Ed., Philadelphia: FA Davis
Company.
VI.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Associate the impact of an altered health condition at any point of the health continuum with
the client's degree of adjustment.
2. Apply knowledge of basic physical and psychological needs to nursing care of clients with
selected health conditions.
3. Utilize the nursing process in the nursing care of clients with impaired conditions.
4. Value the importance of communication skills in developing a therapeutic milieu in which
the client retains feelings of self-worth and respect.
5. Accumulate sufficient knowledge of the etiological factors of specific diseases, the
manifestations of the diseases, the diagnostic procedures, and the body responses to medical
and surgical treatment.
6. Apply knowledge in the nursing management of each individual client affected by a specific
condition.
7. Recognize the practical nurse’s responsibility in preparing the client for specific diagnostic
procedures and tests and the care following completion of tests and procedures.
8. Apply appropriate knowledge of pharmacology in the care of clients with health conditions
discussed.
9. Utilize knowledge of the ethical and legal principles related to Practical Nursing to guide the
effective nursing practice for clients.
VII.
COURSE METHODOLOGY:
Lecture-discussion, AV materials, CAI, clinical practice.
VIII.
GRADING:
To satisfactorily complete this course, the student must achieve a grade of B or better according to the
following system:
90 - 100
80 - 89
70 - 79
60 - 69
0 - 59
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A
B
C
D
F
A theory grade of at least 80 is required to pass this course.
Student must achieve a "Satisfactory" grade in the evaluation of each written assignment and
nursing skill assigned in the laboratory setting and clinical practice. Failure to achieve a
satisfactory grade in each of these will result in a course grade of "F" for the entire course,
regardless of exam scores.
SSCC/PRAC 104/Syllabus/Spring 2011
IX.
COURSE OUTLINE:
1. Identification of Needs for the Patient with Cancer & the Terminally Ill
2. Nursing Care to Meet Needs of Clients With Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System,
Traumatic Injuries, and Amputation
3. Nursing Care to Meet the Needs of Clients With Cardiac Disorders, Dysrhythmias, and
Nutritional Needs
4. Nursing Care of the Mentally Ill Client
5. Meeting the Needs of Clients With Hematological Disorders
6. Nursing Identification of Needs & Care of the Client with Eye Conditions & Ear Conditions
X.
OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE, & MATERIALS: None.
XI. EVALUATION:
Knowledge is evaluated through performance evaluation of student’s ability to meet
objectives related to clinical component of course and exams.
Unit Exams:
Final Exam:
65%
35%
XII. SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS: None
XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may see your
work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration
purposes.
Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to
other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central
Campus, at 800.628.7722 or 937.393.3431.
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