Medical Surgical Nursing I Syllabus (REVISED)

Course Description: This beginning level medical/surgical nursing course integrates the components of theory, clinical and simulation that focus on evidence-based patient centered nursing care of medical-surgical adult patients with chronic illness and needs within acute care and community-based settings. Emphasis will be placed on assessment of risk factors affecting patients' health and wellness. Students will implement the nursing process and integrate Maslow's Hierarchy of Human Needs concepts to assess, analyze and prioritize the needs of the adult with chronic illness. Pharmacological principles specific to chronically ill patients will be discussed. The course builds upon concepts introduced in N265, N266, N275. Professional Standards, patient advocacy, spiritual-cultural diversity, legal/ethical issues and effective communication and collaboration with members of the healthcare team will be discussed. Clinical/Skills Lab Description: The skills lab component of this course was designed to assist students develop prioritization and decision-making skills in a simulated patient-care setting. Realistic simulations and scenarios will be presented in a safe non-threatening environment. Clinical scenarios will guide the student in the transfer of theoretical concepts into clinical practice. Students with Disabilities: Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning, or psychological, who believe that they may need accommodations in this class, are encouraged to contact DSP&S as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. Authorization based on verification of disability is required before any accommodation can be made. The phone number for DSP&S is (323) 265-8787 and they are located in the Student Services Building E1-160. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion As an East Los Angeles College Nursing Professor, I am committed to creating a diverse community that is inclusive, responsive, and supportive of all its faculty, students, and staff. I will ensure diversity is respected in its many forms. These include but are not limited to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, diversity, and place of origin. I recognize that we live in an increasingly interconnected world and that students benefit from learning in educational and social contexts in which there are people from all backgrounds. The goal is to encourage students to appreciate diverse experiences and perspectives throughout their lives. All members of the college community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning environment in which differences are valued, equity is sought, and inclusiveness is practiced.