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NSC306Health Sciences3 Unitsintermediate

Medical Surgical Nursing Ii

This course focuses on updating your knowledge and improving your competency in the care of patients with medical and or surgical conditions. The nurse plays a core and significant role in providing care for patients who have medical and or surgical conditions in the hospital. The course builds on your previous knowledge and experiences and hopes to see you improve the quality of care given to your patients.

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150h
Study Time
13
Weeks
12h
Per Week
basic
Math Level
Course Keywords
Medical-Surgical NursingPatient CareCardiovascular DisordersGastrointestinal DisordersHepatobiliary Disorders

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
Math Level
Basic Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Cardiovascular Function

2

Coronary Vascular Disorders

3

Immune System

4

Infectious Diseases

5

Inflammation

6

Hematologic Disorders

7

Lymphatic Disorders

8

Gastrointestinal Disorders

9

Hepatobiliary Disorders

10

Pancreatic Disorders

11

Nutritional Disorders

12

Oral Cavity Disorders

13

Esophageal Disorders

14

Intestinal Disorders

15

Anorectal Disorders

Total Topics15 topics

Requirements

Knowledge and skills recommended for success

Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Fundamentals of Nursing

Microbiology

💡 Don't have all requirements? Don't worry! Many students successfully complete this course with basic preparation and dedication.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (5 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Computer-Marked Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Laboratory Practical Sessions and Reports

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Registered Nurse

Apply your skills in this growing field

Medical-Surgical Nurse

Apply your skills in this growing field

Critical Care Nurse

Apply your skills in this growing field

Emergency Room Nurse

Apply your skills in this growing field

Oncology Nurse

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

HospitalsClinicsLong-Term Care FacilitiesRehabilitation CentersHome Health Agencies

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Diseases of Cardiovascular and Circulatory System

2h

Unit 1: Assessment of Cardiovascular Function

2 study hours
  • Review anatomic and physiologic overview of the cardiovascular system.
  • Identify key components of cardiovascular assessment.
  • Discuss the function of the heart and heart valves.
Week
2

Module 1: Diseases of Cardiovascular and Circulatory System

2h

Unit 2: Management of Patients with Coronary Vascular Disorders

2 study hours
  • Discuss management strategies for patients with coronary vascular disorders.
  • Apply nursing interventions for patients with angina and myocardial infarction.
  • Understand the importance of lifestyle modifications in preventing coronary vascular disorders.
Week
3

Module 1: Diseases of Cardiovascular and Circulatory System

2h

Unit 3: The Immune System and Care of Patients with Infectious Diseases

2 study hours
  • Describe the immune system's role in infectious diseases.
  • Discuss care strategies for patients with infectious diseases.
  • Understand the importance of infection control measures.
Week
4

Module 1: Diseases of Cardiovascular and Circulatory System

2h

Unit 4: Caring for Patients with Inflammation

2 study hours
  • Discuss the causes and effects of inflammation.
  • Apply nursing interventions for patients experiencing inflammation.
  • Understand the role of medications in managing inflammation.
Week
5

Module 1: Diseases of Cardiovascular and Circulatory System

2h

Unit 5: Caring for Patients with Infectious Diseases

2 study hours
  • Apply specific care strategies for patients with infectious diseases.
  • Understand the importance of isolation and barrier techniques.
  • Discuss the role of antibiotics and antiviral medications.
Week
6

Module 2: Diseases of the Blood and the Lymph

2h

Unit 1: Hematologic and Lymphatic Assessment & Diagnostic Evaluation

2 study hours
  • Describe the blood and the lymph.
  • List the signs and symptoms suggestive of hematological disorders.
  • Enumerate and describe the various indices of Complete Blood Count
Week
7

Module 2: Diseases of the Blood and the Lymph

4h

Unit 2: Review of Anatomy of Blood and the Lymphatic System

2 study hours
  • Review the anatomy and physiology of the blood.
  • Review the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system.
  • Understand the relationship between blood and lymph.

Unit 3: Caring for Patient with Red Blood Disorder

2 study hours
  • Discuss the causes and management of anemia.
  • Discuss the causes and management of polycythemia.
  • Apply nursing interventions for patients with red blood disorders.
Week
8

Module 2: Diseases of the Blood and the Lymph

4h

Unit 4: Caring for Patient with White Blood Disorder

2 study hours
  • Discuss the causes and management of leukemia.
  • Discuss the causes and management of multiple myeloma.
  • Discuss the causes and management of agranulocytosis.

Unit 5: Caring for Patient with Platelet and Coagulation Disorders

2 study hours
  • Discuss the causes and management of thrombocytopenia.
  • Discuss the causes and management of hemophilia.
  • Discuss the causes and management of disseminated intravascular coagulation.
Week
9

Module 2: Diseases of the Blood and the Lymph

2h

Unit 6: Caring for Patient with Lymphatic

2 study hours
  • Discuss the causes and management of lymphagitis.
  • Discuss the causes and management of lymphadenitis.
  • Discuss the causes and management of lymphedema.
Week
10

Module 3: Caring for Patients with Disorder of Gastrointestinal Tract

4h

Unit 1: Gastrointestinal System, Liver and Biliary Tract Assessment and Evaluation

2 study hours
  • Review the anatomy and physiology of the gastrointestinal system.
  • Review the anatomy and physiology of the liver.
  • Review the anatomy and physiology of the biliary tract.

Unit 3: Caring for Patient with Nutritional and Oral Cavity Disorders

2 study hours
  • Discuss the causes and management of nutritional disorders.
  • Discuss the causes and management of oral cavity disorders.
  • Apply nursing interventions for patients with nutritional and oral cavity disorders.
Week
11

Module 3: Caring for Patients with Disorder of Gastrointestinal Tract

4h

Unit 4: Caring for Patient with Neck and Esophagus Disorders: Neck Dissection

2 study hours
  • Discuss the causes and management of neck disorders.
  • Discuss the causes and management of esophageal disorders.
  • Apply nursing interventions for patients undergoing neck dissection.

Unit 5: Caring for Patient with Gastrointestinal Intubation and Special Nutritional Modalities

2 study hours
  • Discuss the indications for gastrointestinal intubation.
  • Discuss the indications for special nutritional modalities.
  • Apply nursing interventions for patients with gastrointestinal intubation.
Week
12

Module 3: Caring for Patients with Disorder of Gastrointestinal Tract

4h

Unit 6: Caring for Patient with Gastric and Duodenal Disorders

2 study hours
  • Discuss the causes and management of gastric disorders.
  • Discuss the causes and management of duodenal disorders.
  • Apply nursing interventions for patients with gastric and duodenal disorders.

Unit 7: Caring for Patient with Intestinal Motility and Absorption

2 study hours
  • Discuss the causes and management of intestinal motility disorders.
  • Discuss the causes and management of intestinal absorption disorders.
  • Apply nursing interventions for patients with intestinal motility and absorption disorders.
Week
13

Module 3: Caring for Patients with Disorder of Gastrointestinal Tract

4h

Unit 8: Caring for patient with Acute Inflammatory Intestinal Disorders

2 study hours
  • Discuss the causes and management of acute inflammatory intestinal disorders.
  • Understand the nursing care for patients with acute inflammatory intestinal disorders.
  • Apply nursing interventions for patients with acute inflammatory intestinal disorders.

Unit 9: Caring for Patient with Anorectal Disorders

2 study hours
  • Discuss the causes and management of anorectal disorders.
  • Apply nursing interventions for patients with anorectal disorders.
  • Understand the importance of patient education in managing anorectal disorders.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed concept maps linking cardiovascular units (Module 1) to electrolyte balance (Module 4).

2

Practice interpreting liver function tests (LFTs) from Unit 1 of Module 4; focus on differentiating patterns in hepatitis vs. cirrhosis.

3

Develop mnemonics for memorizing the different types of hepatitis viruses (Unit 3, Module 1) and their transmission routes.

4

Review case studies involving gastrointestinal bleeding (Units 5-7, Module 3); focus on prioritizing nursing interventions.

5

Practice identifying key assessment findings for patients with intestinal obstruction (Unit 8, Module 3) and their implications for surgical management.

6

Create flashcards for common medications used in managing cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disorders; include mechanism of action and side effects.

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