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NURS 5212: Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing I

CREDIT HOURS: 2

University of Arkansas
College of Education and Health Professions
Eleanor Mann School of Nursing

FACULTY: Anna Cowgur, PhD, RN / Telephone: 479-936-0285 / Email: cowgur@uark.edu

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Focuses on utilization of advance theories, concepts, knowledge and skill in the care of diverse adult populations with complex acute health problems.

CO-REQUISITE: NURS 5225

PRE-REQUISITES: All core courses

• Analyze the roles and contributions of members of the comprehensive health care team in caring for individuals, families and communities.
• Use specific assessment criteria in selected acute illness and disease states.
• Develop methods of communicating plans of care to other health team members (critical paths, care plan)
• Develop selected plans of care of a variety of acute client populations.
• Evaluate results of diagnostic tests and plan interventions in selected case studies.
• Develop evaluation forms to determine the outcomes of evidence-based care for selected patient populations.
• Evaluate available community referral sources in a variety of situations commonly seen in adult populations with acute illness or disease states.

TEACHING METHODS:Online topic-focused discussions & student presentations

EVALUATION METHODS:
Participation: 15%
Summary of Strengths: 10%
Topic Presentations: 30%
Topic Questions: 20%
Final Exam: 25%

GRADING SCALE:
A= 90-100%
B= 80-89%
C= 70-79%
D= 60-69%
F= <60

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK :
National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (2004). Statement on Clinical Nurse Specialist practice and education. Harrisburg, PA: Author.

RECOMMENDED:
Hamric, A., Spross, J., & Hanson, C. (2005). Advanced practice nursing: An integrative approach (3rd ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders. ISBN: 0721603300

Washington University: School of Medicine. (2007). Washington Manual of Medical Therapeutics (32st ed.). (D. Cooper, A. Krainik, S. Lubner, & Reno, Eds.). Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins. ISBN: 0781781256

COURSE OUTLINE:

• Role of members on a comprehensive health care team
• Assessment of selected illness and disease states
• Methods of communicating plan of care
• Development of selected plans of care
• Diagnostic testing & intervention planning
• Evidence-based outcomes of care
• Community referrals

ACADEMIC HONESTY:
The application of the University of Arkansas Academic Honesty Policy, as stated in the Student Handbook, will be fully adhered to in this class. Grades and degrees earned by dishonest means devalue those earned by all students; therefore, it is important that students are aware of the University of Arkansas Academic Honesty Policy. Academic dishonesty involves acts that may subvert or compromise the integrity of the educational process

LATE WORK:
Any work the student feels will not be completed by the due date must consult with the instructor. This consultation must occur prior to the due date of the intended late work.

ACCOMODATIONS UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
When possible, and in accordance with 504/ADA guidelines, staff members from the Center for Students with Disabilities will work individually with students and assist academic units to determine reasonable accommodations that will enable every student to have access to the full range of programs and services.
Phone: 479/575-3104
E-mail: ada@uark.edu

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY: The course will follow the University of Arkansas inclement weather policy.