AHU-FON-NUR- CS -ACD—08
Al Hussein Bin Talal University
Princess Aaesheh Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Course Syllabus
Department: Nursing/Adult
Credit Hours: 3
Course Title: Adult Health Nursing II
Course Number: (0901222)
Pre-requisites: (0901221)
Course Year Level: 2nd Year
Faculty Member:
Day, Time:
E-mail :
Office Hours:
Course Website:
Office Phone:
Academic Year: 2015/2016
Semester:
Course Description
This course focuses on the theoretical and conceptual basis for nursing management of adult
clients experiencing acute and chronic illness. Emphasizes psychomotor skills necessary to
provide selected advanced practice nursing interventions utilized in the care of acutely ill adults
in a variety of settings The impact of social, cultural, psychological, physical and spiritual factors
will be explored. It enables the students to develop assessment, critical thinking and decision
making skills required for planning and implementing the appropriate nursing care to clients
suffering a wide variety of commonly presenting acute and chronic illnesses.
General Learning Objectives
1. Discuss appropriate assessment techniques to utilize in caring for clients with various
complex conditions of illness.
2. Apply nursing process to plan the care of clients experiencing complex conditions of illness.
3. Discuss the diagnostic tests relevant complex medical-surgical conditions/illnesses.
4. Formulate nursing diagnosis and client goals for clients experiencing various complex
medical-surgical conditions/illnesses.
5. Identify various cultural practices and beliefs that may impact the care of clients various
complex medical-surgical conditions/illnesses.
6. Discuss pharmacology as it relates to various complex medical-surgical conditions/illnesses.
_____________________________________________________________________
Issue Date: May 2015
Revision Date:
1
AHU-FON-NUR- CS -ACD—08
Al Hussein Bin Talal University
Princess Aaesheh Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Course Syllabus
Specific Learning Objectives
Cognitive:
1. Identify the acute and chronic health problems that affect the adult clients in the
Jordanian community.
2. Identify strategies related to assessment and prevention of chronic illness.
3. Utilize nursing assessment skills to formulate nursing diagnoses based on NANDA for
the clients with acute and chronic health problems.
4. Identify nursing interventions related to a variety of health problems in the adult client
suffering from a chronic illness.
5. Describe therapeutic approaches for symptom management in clients experiencing
chronic illness.
6. Describe methods to evaluate nursing interventions designed to maintain or promote a
client safety.
7. Describe methods of prevention and early detection used to obtain and maintain health in
client at risk for development of acute or chronic health care problems.
8. Identify teaching needs to provide optimal safe care for clients experiencing chronic
illness.
Psychomotor:
1. Demonstrate the ability to plan and implement care for clients experiencing various
complex medical-surgical conditions/illnesses.
Affective:
1. Have a guiding awareness of their values and goals
2. Aware of their strengths and weaknesses ·
3. Open to candid feedback, new perspectives, continuous learning, and self-development
4. Act ethically and are above reproach ·
5. Build trust through their knowledge
6. Admit their own mistakes and confront unethical actions in others
7. Take tough, principled stands even if they are unpopular
_____________________________________________________________________
Issue Date: May 2015
Revision Date:
2
AHU-FON-NUR- CS -ACD—08
Al Hussein Bin Talal University
Princess Aaesheh Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Course Syllabus
Instructional Resources
1. Online Data Base.
2. Library Resources Textbook, CDs, Journals.
3. Audiovisual Materials.
Teaching & Learning Methods
-
Lectures / Discussion
Handouts
Overhead projector
PowerPoint slides
Case Study Analysis
Evaluation Scheme
Expected Date
Percentage
First Exam
5th Week
25%
Second Exam
11th Week
25%
Final Exam
40%
Participation and
Attendance
10%
_____________________________________________________________________
Issue Date: May 2015
Revision Date:
3
AHU-FON-NUR- CS -ACD—08
Al Hussein Bin Talal University
Princess Aaesheh Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Course Syllabus
Course Contents
Week
1
Date
Topic
Introduction to the course
Nursing Management of Patient with
Cardiovascular Disorders
- Heart Failure
- Pulmonary Edema
2
Nursing Management of Patient with
Neurological Disorders
- Stroke
3
Nursing Management of Patient with
Neurological Disorders
- Epilepsy and Seizure
- Alzheimer
- Parkinson
4
Nursing Management of Patient with Renal
Disorders
- Acute and Chronic Renal Failure
- Nephritic syndrome
- Glumerulonephritis
- Cystitis
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Pyelonephritis
5
Nursing Management of Patient with Endocrine
Disorders
- Assessment and Management of Patients
With Diabetes Mellitus
6
Nursing Management of Patient with Hepatic
Dysfunction
- Hepatitis
- Cholycystitis
- Cholycystectomy
Duties / Tasks
_____________________________________________________________________
Issue Date: May 2015
Revision Date:
4
AHU-FON-NUR- CS -ACD—08
Al Hussein Bin Talal University
Princess Aaesheh Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Course Syllabus
7
Nursing Management of Patient with Hepatic
Dysfunction
 Liver cirrhosis (Portal HTN, Ascitis)
 Jaundice
 Portal Hypertension
 Ascites
 Esophageal Varices
8
Nursing Management of Patient with Endocrine
Disorders
 Hyperthyroidism
 Hypothyroidism
 Cushing's syndrome
9
Nursing Management of Patient with Immune
Disorders
 HIV infection
 Syphilis
10
Nursing Management of Patient with
Orthopedic Disorders
 Fractures
 Low Back Pain
11
Nursing Management of Patient with
Orthopedic Disorders
 Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
 Osteoporosis
 Osteomalacia
 Paget's disease
 Gout
 Osteoarthritis
12
Nursing Management of Patient with
Integumentary Disorders
- Burn
_____________________________________________________________________
Issue Date: May 2015
Revision Date:
5
AHU-FON-NUR- CS -ACD—08
Al Hussein Bin Talal University
Princess Aaesheh Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Course Syllabus
13
Nursing Management of Patient with Oncology
Disorders
14
Nursing Management of Patient with Oncology
Disorders
15
Title
FINAL EXAMS WEEK
References, Textbook
Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Author(s)
Janice L. Hinkle PhD, RN, CNRN
Kerry H. Cheever PhD, RN
Publisher
Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pa.
Year
2014
Edition
13Edition
https://www.lww.com/Product/9781451130607
Book Website
Recommended
Textbooks:
1. Lewis S, Heitkemper M, Dirksen S, O’Brien P, Bucher L.
Medical Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of
Clinical Problems, 7th ed. Mosby inc, 2007.
2. Timby Barbar K, Smith Nancy E. Introductory Medical Surgical
Nursing, Philadelphia, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2003.
Student Responsibilities and Academic Conduct:
There are a number of expectations to achieving the goals of this course and successfully
passing the Adult Health Nursing II. They include:
A. Attendance: Your success in this class will depend on regular attendance and punctuality.
1) Attendance is expected at every class, for those who miss more than 15% of
lecture hours with or without acceptable excuse will be dismissed from the
course.
2) If class is missed, students should get missed information from lecture
from a classmate. Instructors will not provide missed information.
_____________________________________________________________________
Issue Date: May 2015
Revision Date:
6
AHU-FON-NUR- CS -ACD—08
Al Hussein Bin Talal University
Princess Aaesheh Bint Al-Hussein College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Course Syllabus
3) In the case of a critical life event, homework, quizzes, and exams may be
made up, at the discretion of the faculty.
B. Reading:
1. Reading of textbook assignments should be done before the topic is presented in class
to ensure a basic understanding of the topic before lecture.
C. Active Participation in class discussions:
1. Active participation is important to successful learning. You will be encouraged to join in
on class discussions, share relevant experiences, and ask questions. Emphasis is placed on
practicing English in order to promote English fluency.
STUDENT CONDUCT
1. Meet the course teacher at the posted office hours or by appointment.
2. Avoid cheating, academic misconduct, fabrication, and plagiarism. Such behaviors will
lead to disciplinary action as described in the students’ handbook.
3. Cell phones are required to be turned off during class time.
4. Students are expected to participate in an orderly manner. Students whose behaviors
distract from the learning process will be asked to leave for the day and will count as an
absence. This includes talking during class time
_____________________________________________________________________
Issue Date: May 2015
Revision Date:
7