LPNR - 2280 Medical/Surgical Nursing II

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the first semester of the Practical Nursing program
Co-requisite(s): LPNR-1480, LPNR-2280C, and LPNR-2720
This course continues the process of development of nursing education in relation to health/illness process in adult patients through the life span. Topics covered include health-illness issues related to respiratory, hematology, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and neurological/sensory systems, as well as behavioral health.

The nursing process, including health data collection, nursing interventions, and therapeutic communication skills, is utilized as a framework for presentation and development of the progression of knowledge for the practical nurse. Concepts related to the disease process, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, pharmacodynamics, cultural competence, and nutrition are integrated to foster the holistic approach to nursing care. Emphasis is placed on the practical nurse’s ability to provide a safe patient-centered care environment using a systematic approach and inquiry-based practice. Clinical experiences are provided to allow the student to develop competence and experience in patient care. Clinical experiences are supervised by an instructor and taught within the scope of the practical nurse.

This is a five and a half hour (5.5) credit hour course: three (3) credits for theory and two and a half (2.5) credits for laboratory/clinical experiences.

Credits: 5.5
Lecture Classroom Hours: 45
Practicum/Clinical/Recitation Hours: 112.5