PNUR 240 Med-Surg III

This course provides an overview of the nursing care concepts related to mental health, neurological and eye and ear disorders. Diseases are studied in relation to etiology, pathophysiology, clinical signs and medical management and geriatric changes. Discussions integrate principles of pharmacology/medication administration, diagnostic testing, and nursing interventions to assist the client's return to maximum levels of function.

Credits

7

Distribution

Career Training

Offered

Winter, Summer

Notes

Online

Outcomes

1. Review and demonstrate components of a complete neurological assessment
2. Relate the pathologies, common treatment modalities and nursing care for the typical neurological disease processes
3. Demonstrate components of a "mini" mental status evaluation (MMSE)
4. Relate the pathologies, common treatment modalities and nursing care for the typical mental health disease processes

Field Based Experience

0