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NURS 107 Medical-Surgical Nursing
Syllabus (Winter-1, 2022)
Instructor and Class Information
Instructor Names Dr. M. Schaffrath, DNP, MSN, RN
Ms. N. Maheras, MSN, RN
Email

mschaffr@schoolcraft.e
du
nmaheras@schoolcraft.
edu
Phone (734) 462-7114
(734) 462-7119
Office Location HS 912
HS 915
Instructor Office As Posted and/or By appointment
Hours
Section Numbers 115713 /115712
Meeting Times Lecture: M 8am-1:18pm (except 2nd lecture);
Clinical: TBA Lecture: M 9am-2:18pm (except 2nd
lecture); Clinical TBA
Meeting Location Lecture: BTC 215-Schaffrath
Health Science Center: 991-Maheras

Course Information
Course Description
This course emphasizes application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills while
utilizing evidence-based principles of nursing in caring for adult clients experiencing
medical-surgical alterations within the practical and registered nurse scope of practice.
Theoretical content focuses on cardiovascular, renal, endocrine and immune system
alterations as well as fluid/electrolyte and acid base balance. Clinical experiences are
provided in acute and community settings utilizing an interdisciplinary collaborative
approach.

Types of Instruction
Instruction Type Credits/Hours
Credit Hours [transcripted] 4.5
Lecture Hours 2.5
Lab Hours 0
Off-site hours with Faculty 6.0

Pre/Corequisites

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,Prerequisit NURS 104.
e NURS 106.
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,Textbooks
Required Texts:
Med-Surg E-Bundle called CoursePoint 4.0 Enhanced: Includes the electronic version of Hinkle,
J. & Cheever, K (2022). Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing (15th edition) from
LWW plus PrepU plus many other student resources such as interactive case studies,
animations, picmonics, quizzes, and journal articles. ISBN #978-1-9751-6828-5 (Bookstore).
Will not need an ISBN to buy CoursePoint Enhanced for Hinkle: Brunner and Suddarth, 15th edition via
Lippincott Direct, search by title.
Deglin, J. & Vallerand, A. (2019). Davis’s Drug Guide For Nurses. (16th edition). Philadelphia: F.A.
Davis or other Drug Handbook or online reference of your choice
NCLEX-RN Review Book of your choice
Nursing Skill Laboratory Procedure Manual (2021-22). Livonia: Schoolcraft College.
American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association. (7th ed). Washington, D.C.: Author.

EHR Tutor Package.
Examsoft compatible
device

Optional Texts:
Fischbach, F. & Fischbach, M. (2021). A Manual of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests. (11th edition).
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer
Hinkle, J. & Cheever, K (2021). Study Guide for Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing
(15th ed). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer

Learner Supplies
Red ParSCORE Test Forms- Form No. F-289-PAR-L and two #2 pencils with erasers are needed for
written exams.
Electronic devices to utilize Examsoft /Examplify & in the event of changing COVID conditions an
additional device for Zoom monitoring.

Core Abilities
1. Manage information

Course Competencies
1. Apply the nursing process to clients with cardiovascular system alterations.
2. Apply the nursing process to clients with hematopoietic alterations.
3. Apply the nursing process to clients with fluid, electrolyte and acid-base alterations.
4. Apply the nursing process to clients with basic shock situations.
5. Apply the nursing process to clients with endocrine system alterations.
6. Apply the nursing process to clients with diabetes.
7. Apply the nursing process to clients with renal system alterations.

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, 8. Apply the nursing process to clients with immune system alterations.
9. Apply the nursing process to clients with infectious alterations.




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