Galen College of Nursing
Course Syllabus
Course Information:
Course Name Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Course Number NUR 265
Course Section Number 14D02
Quarter Credit Hours 8 Quarter Credit Hours [4 theory; 1 lab; 3 clinical]
Contact Hours Twelve weeks: [48 theory; 24 lab; 108 clinical]
Prerequisites BIO 2100; NUR 170, or NUR 253 and NUR 254, or 256 and NUR 257
Co-requisites n/a
Course Location See Student Self Service for information. Select Academics > Schedule.
Times and locations are subject to change.
Course Meeting Days/Times
Engaged lectures, seminars, multimedia, internet, textbooks, written
Methods of Instruction assignments, small group work, and faculty-supervised learning laboratory
practice.
Faculty reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this course
Changes to Syllabus syllabus. Learners will be notified in writing of any changes in a timely
fashion.
Legend Applies to online students only.
Faculty Information: [Online students may locate faculty information in Canvas.]
Faculty Chantal M. Dynes, MSN, RN
Office Location Houston Campus
Office Hours Thursdays 1530-1700, Fridays 1500-1630
Phone Number(s) 713.489.5866
Email Address
Course Catalog Description:
This course focuses on the care of adult patients experiencing complex, multi-system health problems including
shock, trauma, transplantations, organ donation, and disaster management. Guided by established professional
standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices, clinical experiences provide learners the opportunity to
apply psychomotor skills, psychosocial concepts, communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, and the nursing
process to provide safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care for adult patients, families, and communities.
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Galen College of Nursing – NUR 265 Course Syllabus – Version 18.8_TX
,Textbooks & Resources:
Ignatavicius, D. D., Rebar, C. R., & Heimgartner, N. M. (2024). Medical-
surgical nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and collaborative care
(11th ed.). Elsevier. 9780323878265
*10th edition conversion guide is provided within the Canvas course
Required Textbook(s) LaCharity, L. A., Kumagai, C. K., & Hosler, S. M. (2022). Prioritization,
delegation, and assignment: Practice exercises
for the NCLEX® RN examination (5th ed.). Elsevier. 9780323683166
Silvestri, L. A., & Silvestri, A. E. (2023). Saunders comprehensive review for
the NCLEX-RN® examination (9th ed.). Elsevier. 9780323795302
Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN). (2023). Nursing Skills (2nd ed.).
Chippewa Valley Technical College. 9781957068114
https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingskills/
Horntvedt, T. (2023). Dimensional analysis: Calculating dosages safely (3rd
Recommended Textbook(s) ed.) F. A. Davis. 9781719646284
Vallerand, A. H., & Sanoski, C. A. (n.d.). Davis’s drug guide for nurses
(Current ed.). F. A. Davis
Any diagnostic and laboratory test reference.
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Galen College of Nursing – NUR 265 Course Syllabus – Version 18.8_TX
,Additional Information:
Student Portal https://my.galencollege.edu/
Galen Website www.galencollege.edu
For a current edition of the Student Catalog students may visit either the
Student Catalog
Galen website or the myGalen student portal.
For 24/7 technical support with Canvas, you can contact our Canvas
Helpdesk:
- If you are already logged in to Canvas, press the “Help” button on the
bottom left of the screen and make your selection (Phone, Support
Ticket, Chat).
Canvas 24/7 Help Line - If you are not logged in to Canvas, you can access the same support
options with the following information:
• By Telephone: (855) 680-0125
• By support ticket: http://help.instructure.com
• By chat:
https://cases.canvaslms.com/liveagentchat?chattype=student
• By email:
Courses are augmented on the web utilizing the Canvas Learning
Management System. On the first day of class, students will be oriented to
the learning system. Students will access the course syllabus and content
Web-Enhanced Access
through this network. https://classroom.galencollege.edu. This network
will also provide access to student course grades, a means to submit
assignments, and handouts the faculty may post for you.
Online Students
All Galen online courses use the Canvas learning management system to
Online Classroom Access provide access to our online courses. The Galen Canvas website is
https://classroom.galencollege.edu
Online faculty share the same commitment and dedication to student
success as our on ground faculty. They must meet the same standards of
Online Faculty Commitment preparation and educational experience as their on-ground counterparts.
Online faculty are required to respond to distance education students’
requests within twenty-four (24) hours.
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Galen College of Nursing – NUR 265 Course Syllabus – Version 18.8_TX
, Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs):
1. Safe, Patient-Centered Care – Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice while
managing multiple patients.
2. Caring Behaviors – Integrate caring behaviors when managing nursing care for diverse patients, families, and
communities.
3. Communication – Integrate effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision making
while managing patient care.
4. Clinical Judgment – Incorporate clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when managing patient care.
5. Collaboration – Participate in collaborative relationships to improve patient outcomes when managing
nursing care for diverse patients, families, and communities.
6. Leadership – Integrate leadership skills in a variety of healthcare settings when managing care for diverse
patient populations.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs):
1. Provide safe patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice for adult patients experiencing
complex, multi-system health problems. (PSLO 1)
2. Engage in caring behaviors when providing nursing care to adult patients experiencing complex, multi-system
health problems. (PSLO 2)
3. Utilize effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision making when caring for adult
patients experiencing complex, multi-system health problems. (PSLO 3)
4. Apply clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when providing care for adult patients experiencing
complex, multi-system health problems. (PSLO 4)
5. Participate in collaborative relationships to provide and improve the care for adult patients experiencing
complex, multi-system health problems. (PSLO 5)
6. Apply leadership skills required when providing care for adult patients experiencing complex, multi-system
health care. (PSLO 6)
Course Requirements:
1. Achieve a minimum cumulative course average of 74%.
2. Achieve a score of 90% or higher on the dosage calculation test.
3. Achieve a minimum of “Satisfactory” on the clinical evaluation.
4. Achieve a “Pass” on each written assignment.
5. Achieve a “Pass” on all weekly discussions.
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Galen College of Nursing – NUR 265 Course Syllabus – Version 18.8_TX
Course Syllabus
Course Information:
Course Name Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing
Course Number NUR 265
Course Section Number 14D02
Quarter Credit Hours 8 Quarter Credit Hours [4 theory; 1 lab; 3 clinical]
Contact Hours Twelve weeks: [48 theory; 24 lab; 108 clinical]
Prerequisites BIO 2100; NUR 170, or NUR 253 and NUR 254, or 256 and NUR 257
Co-requisites n/a
Course Location See Student Self Service for information. Select Academics > Schedule.
Times and locations are subject to change.
Course Meeting Days/Times
Engaged lectures, seminars, multimedia, internet, textbooks, written
Methods of Instruction assignments, small group work, and faculty-supervised learning laboratory
practice.
Faculty reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this course
Changes to Syllabus syllabus. Learners will be notified in writing of any changes in a timely
fashion.
Legend Applies to online students only.
Faculty Information: [Online students may locate faculty information in Canvas.]
Faculty Chantal M. Dynes, MSN, RN
Office Location Houston Campus
Office Hours Thursdays 1530-1700, Fridays 1500-1630
Phone Number(s) 713.489.5866
Email Address
Course Catalog Description:
This course focuses on the care of adult patients experiencing complex, multi-system health problems including
shock, trauma, transplantations, organ donation, and disaster management. Guided by established professional
standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices, clinical experiences provide learners the opportunity to
apply psychomotor skills, psychosocial concepts, communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, and the nursing
process to provide safe, quality, patient-centered nursing care for adult patients, families, and communities.
1
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 265 Course Syllabus – Version 18.8_TX
,Textbooks & Resources:
Ignatavicius, D. D., Rebar, C. R., & Heimgartner, N. M. (2024). Medical-
surgical nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and collaborative care
(11th ed.). Elsevier. 9780323878265
*10th edition conversion guide is provided within the Canvas course
Required Textbook(s) LaCharity, L. A., Kumagai, C. K., & Hosler, S. M. (2022). Prioritization,
delegation, and assignment: Practice exercises
for the NCLEX® RN examination (5th ed.). Elsevier. 9780323683166
Silvestri, L. A., & Silvestri, A. E. (2023). Saunders comprehensive review for
the NCLEX-RN® examination (9th ed.). Elsevier. 9780323795302
Open Resources for Nursing (Open RN). (2023). Nursing Skills (2nd ed.).
Chippewa Valley Technical College. 9781957068114
https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingskills/
Horntvedt, T. (2023). Dimensional analysis: Calculating dosages safely (3rd
Recommended Textbook(s) ed.) F. A. Davis. 9781719646284
Vallerand, A. H., & Sanoski, C. A. (n.d.). Davis’s drug guide for nurses
(Current ed.). F. A. Davis
Any diagnostic and laboratory test reference.
2
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 265 Course Syllabus – Version 18.8_TX
,Additional Information:
Student Portal https://my.galencollege.edu/
Galen Website www.galencollege.edu
For a current edition of the Student Catalog students may visit either the
Student Catalog
Galen website or the myGalen student portal.
For 24/7 technical support with Canvas, you can contact our Canvas
Helpdesk:
- If you are already logged in to Canvas, press the “Help” button on the
bottom left of the screen and make your selection (Phone, Support
Ticket, Chat).
Canvas 24/7 Help Line - If you are not logged in to Canvas, you can access the same support
options with the following information:
• By Telephone: (855) 680-0125
• By support ticket: http://help.instructure.com
• By chat:
https://cases.canvaslms.com/liveagentchat?chattype=student
• By email:
Courses are augmented on the web utilizing the Canvas Learning
Management System. On the first day of class, students will be oriented to
the learning system. Students will access the course syllabus and content
Web-Enhanced Access
through this network. https://classroom.galencollege.edu. This network
will also provide access to student course grades, a means to submit
assignments, and handouts the faculty may post for you.
Online Students
All Galen online courses use the Canvas learning management system to
Online Classroom Access provide access to our online courses. The Galen Canvas website is
https://classroom.galencollege.edu
Online faculty share the same commitment and dedication to student
success as our on ground faculty. They must meet the same standards of
Online Faculty Commitment preparation and educational experience as their on-ground counterparts.
Online faculty are required to respond to distance education students’
requests within twenty-four (24) hours.
3
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 265 Course Syllabus – Version 18.8_TX
, Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs):
1. Safe, Patient-Centered Care – Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice while
managing multiple patients.
2. Caring Behaviors – Integrate caring behaviors when managing nursing care for diverse patients, families, and
communities.
3. Communication – Integrate effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision making
while managing patient care.
4. Clinical Judgment – Incorporate clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when managing patient care.
5. Collaboration – Participate in collaborative relationships to improve patient outcomes when managing
nursing care for diverse patients, families, and communities.
6. Leadership – Integrate leadership skills in a variety of healthcare settings when managing care for diverse
patient populations.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs):
1. Provide safe patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice for adult patients experiencing
complex, multi-system health problems. (PSLO 1)
2. Engage in caring behaviors when providing nursing care to adult patients experiencing complex, multi-system
health problems. (PSLO 2)
3. Utilize effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision making when caring for adult
patients experiencing complex, multi-system health problems. (PSLO 3)
4. Apply clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when providing care for adult patients experiencing
complex, multi-system health problems. (PSLO 4)
5. Participate in collaborative relationships to provide and improve the care for adult patients experiencing
complex, multi-system health problems. (PSLO 5)
6. Apply leadership skills required when providing care for adult patients experiencing complex, multi-system
health care. (PSLO 6)
Course Requirements:
1. Achieve a minimum cumulative course average of 74%.
2. Achieve a score of 90% or higher on the dosage calculation test.
3. Achieve a minimum of “Satisfactory” on the clinical evaluation.
4. Achieve a “Pass” on each written assignment.
5. Achieve a “Pass” on all weekly discussions.
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Galen College of Nursing – NUR 265 Course Syllabus – Version 18.8_TX
