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NURS 201 Medical Surgical Nursing-Promoting
Wellness 202111FAII VR-8W
202111FAII 2021 Section VR-8W 11/01/2021 to 01/23/2022 Modified 10/16/2021
Meeting Times
Class Length: 10 weeks
For every 1 hour in a theory class, it is expected that students complete 2–3 hours of study in preparation for class. For
this course, it is expected that a minimum of 10–15 hours of study outside of class is completed each week. Please
check your Student Portal for specific class meeting times, dates, and locations.
In some courses, there is a required online Zoom session in week 10. Please see course specifics below.
You are not required to complete any pre-work before Week 1, however, preparation for class is recommended.
Contact
Information Course
Description
This course is the second in the series of courses focusing on the concepts of medical–surgical nursing. This course
provides knowledge for nursing of older adults with complex acute health problems focusing on maintaining or
restoring health of acutely ill clients. The needs of older adults returning to the community and community health care
issues will be addressed.
Total Course Credits: Total Course Hours: Lecture Hours In-Class:
3 45 45
Lab Hours: Supervised Clinical/Practicum Hours: Externship/Internship Hours:
0 0 0
Requisites
Course Prerequisites: NURS 120 and NURS
121L Course Corequisites: NURS 211L
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Develop the nursing process to illustrate the exceptional care of adults as they age and alter their health.
2. Plan care for older adults and those with alterations in health using additional applicable concepts: perfusion,
oxygenation, intracranial regulation, fluid regulation, infection/inflammation, tissue integrity, pain, metabolism,
nutrition, elimination, mobility, safety, collaboration, and health promotion.
3. Distinguish the interprofessional collaboration/team management needs of older adults and those with alterations in
1 of
,health.
2 of
, 4. Integrate the pharmacologic, nutritional, developmental, and teaching needs of older adults and those with
alterations in health.
Program Learning Outcomes
College of Nursing Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide evidence-based and innovative nursing education to culturally diverse
learners, preparing nurses to provide quality and compassionate care responsive to the needs of the community and the
global society.
College of Nursing Philosophy
The philosophy of the College of Nursing is that education is a continuous process occurring in phases throughout an
individual’s lifetime. Nurses are lifelong learners and critical thinkers.
Program Learning Outcomes
The following Program Learning Outcomes were selected to provide the essential body of knowledge and experience
necessary to educate students to move directly into their new role. For the undergraduate, this role is as professional
registered nurses according to the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008).
(https://learn.westcoastuniversity.edu/bbcswebdav/xid-13634517_1)
1. Support professional nursing practice decisions with concepts and theories from the biological, physical, and social
sciences.
2. Plan preventative and population-focused interventions with attention to effectiveness, efficiency, cost, and equity.
3. Support therapeutic nursing interventions for patients and families in a variety of healthcare and community
settings using evidence-based practice.
4. Apply nursing process and critical thinking when providing holistic, patient-centered nursing care to diverse
populations.
5. Design healthcare education for individuals, families, and communities.
6. Comply with the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct in practice.
7. Develop an effective communication style to interact with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health team.
8. Model leadership when providing safe, quality nursing care, when coordinating the healthcare team, and
when tasked with oversight and accountability for care delivery.
9. Use patient care technology and information systems when providing nursing care in a variety of settings.
Course Materials
Visit the West Coast University bookstore (https://bncvirtual.com/westcoastuniversity) to purchase any required materials,
including publisher access codes, as needed.
Please be aware that used textbooks may not include access codes, study guides and/or DVDs containing additional
course materials that may be required for the course. In some cases supplemental materials may be directly purchased
from the publisher. However, students will be held accountable for obtaining these materials in order to meet all
course requirements.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Author: American Psychological Association
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Edition: 7th
3 of
, Optional
4 of
NURS 201 Medical Surgical Nursing-Promoting
Wellness 202111FAII VR-8W
202111FAII 2021 Section VR-8W 11/01/2021 to 01/23/2022 Modified 10/16/2021
Meeting Times
Class Length: 10 weeks
For every 1 hour in a theory class, it is expected that students complete 2–3 hours of study in preparation for class. For
this course, it is expected that a minimum of 10–15 hours of study outside of class is completed each week. Please
check your Student Portal for specific class meeting times, dates, and locations.
In some courses, there is a required online Zoom session in week 10. Please see course specifics below.
You are not required to complete any pre-work before Week 1, however, preparation for class is recommended.
Contact
Information Course
Description
This course is the second in the series of courses focusing on the concepts of medical–surgical nursing. This course
provides knowledge for nursing of older adults with complex acute health problems focusing on maintaining or
restoring health of acutely ill clients. The needs of older adults returning to the community and community health care
issues will be addressed.
Total Course Credits: Total Course Hours: Lecture Hours In-Class:
3 45 45
Lab Hours: Supervised Clinical/Practicum Hours: Externship/Internship Hours:
0 0 0
Requisites
Course Prerequisites: NURS 120 and NURS
121L Course Corequisites: NURS 211L
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Develop the nursing process to illustrate the exceptional care of adults as they age and alter their health.
2. Plan care for older adults and those with alterations in health using additional applicable concepts: perfusion,
oxygenation, intracranial regulation, fluid regulation, infection/inflammation, tissue integrity, pain, metabolism,
nutrition, elimination, mobility, safety, collaboration, and health promotion.
3. Distinguish the interprofessional collaboration/team management needs of older adults and those with alterations in
1 of
,health.
2 of
, 4. Integrate the pharmacologic, nutritional, developmental, and teaching needs of older adults and those with
alterations in health.
Program Learning Outcomes
College of Nursing Mission Statement
The mission of the College of Nursing is to provide evidence-based and innovative nursing education to culturally diverse
learners, preparing nurses to provide quality and compassionate care responsive to the needs of the community and the
global society.
College of Nursing Philosophy
The philosophy of the College of Nursing is that education is a continuous process occurring in phases throughout an
individual’s lifetime. Nurses are lifelong learners and critical thinkers.
Program Learning Outcomes
The following Program Learning Outcomes were selected to provide the essential body of knowledge and experience
necessary to educate students to move directly into their new role. For the undergraduate, this role is as professional
registered nurses according to the Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008).
(https://learn.westcoastuniversity.edu/bbcswebdav/xid-13634517_1)
1. Support professional nursing practice decisions with concepts and theories from the biological, physical, and social
sciences.
2. Plan preventative and population-focused interventions with attention to effectiveness, efficiency, cost, and equity.
3. Support therapeutic nursing interventions for patients and families in a variety of healthcare and community
settings using evidence-based practice.
4. Apply nursing process and critical thinking when providing holistic, patient-centered nursing care to diverse
populations.
5. Design healthcare education for individuals, families, and communities.
6. Comply with the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct in practice.
7. Develop an effective communication style to interact with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health team.
8. Model leadership when providing safe, quality nursing care, when coordinating the healthcare team, and
when tasked with oversight and accountability for care delivery.
9. Use patient care technology and information systems when providing nursing care in a variety of settings.
Course Materials
Visit the West Coast University bookstore (https://bncvirtual.com/westcoastuniversity) to purchase any required materials,
including publisher access codes, as needed.
Please be aware that used textbooks may not include access codes, study guides and/or DVDs containing additional
course materials that may be required for the course. In some cases supplemental materials may be directly purchased
from the publisher. However, students will be held accountable for obtaining these materials in order to meet all
course requirements.
Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association
Author: American Psychological Association
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Edition: 7th
3 of
, Optional
4 of
