Medical Surgical Nursing Ii
- Health Sciences
- 300 level
- 3 credit units
- 309 pages
- 12 units
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.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 150 hours
- Maths
- Basic
- Content
- Theoretical, practical, case study
- Practical work
- Yes
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Microbiology
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Computer Marked Assignments
- Laboratory Practical Sessions and Reports
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of NSC306, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
- UNIT 1 ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATIONPage 223
- UNIT 3: CARING FOR PATIENT WITH LIVER DISORDERSPage 230
- UNIT 4 CARING FOR PATIENT WITH GALLBLADDER DISORDERSPage 274
- UNIT 5 CARING FOR PATIENT WITH EXOCRINE PANCREATIC DISORDERSPage 288
- UNIT 2: CARING FOR PATIENT WITH NUTRITIONAL AND ORAL CAVITY DISORDERSPage 129
- UNIT 6 CARING FOR PATIENT WITH INTESTINAL MOTILITY AND ABSORPTIONPage 187
- UNIT 7 CARING FOR PATIENT WITH ACUTE INFLAMMATORY INTESTINAL DISORDERSPage 197
- UNIT 8 STRUCTURAL AND OBSTRUCTIVE DISORDERSPage 209
- UNIT 9: CARING FOR PATIENT WITH ANORECTAL DISORDERPage 218
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
NSC306 · UNIT 1: HEMATOLOGIC & LYMPHATIC ASSESSMENT & DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION
The hematologic system which involves the movement of blood and the lymphatic system which involves the movement of lymph are two major systems in the human body which encompasses the entire human body.
What you should be able to do
- Discuss the concepts and theories of nursing care.
- Apply new knowledge in providing care for patients with alterations in fluid and electrolyte balance, shock, stress, pain temperature control and skin care.
- Discuss physical and psychosocial needs of clients/patients with special medical/surgical conditions with adequate nursing care.
- Discuss the cause, and the management of inflammation.
- Describe various forms of hepatitis.
- Discuss the disturbances of the structures and functions of the oral cavity.
- Explain the Pathophysiology of gall bladder disorders.
What it prepares you for
- Registered Nurse
- Medical-Surgical Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Emergency Room Nurse
- Oncology Nurse
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Long-Term Care Facilities
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Home Health Agencies
- MS Office Suite
- Internet Explorer
- Mozilla Firefox
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 3: Caring for Patients with Disorder of Gastrointestinal Tract
Unit 4: Caring for Patient with Neck and Esophagus Disorders: Neck Dissection
Requires understanding of complex surgical procedures and potential complications like anastomotic leaks and peritonitis.
- Module 4: Caring for Patients with Hepatobiliary Tract and Pancreatic Disorder
Unit 1: Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation
Involves interpreting complex liver function tests and understanding the implications of abnormal results for patient management.
- Module 4: Caring for Patients with Hepatobiliary Tract and Pancreatic Disorder
Unit 2: Caring for Patient with Liver Disorders
Requires knowledge of various liver diseases, their complications, and the specific nursing interventions for each condition.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 38 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Diseases of Cardiovascular and Circulatory System
Unit 1: Assessment of Cardiovascular Function · 2 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 2Module 1: Diseases of Cardiovascular and Circulatory System
Unit 2: Management of Patients with Coronary Vascular Disorders · 2 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 3Module 1: Diseases of Cardiovascular and Circulatory System
Unit 3: The Immune System and Care of Patients with Infectious Diseases · 2 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 4Module 1: Diseases of Cardiovascular and Circulatory System
Unit 4: Caring for Patients with Inflammation · 2 hours
Discuss the causes and effects of inflammation.. Apply nursing interventions for patients experiencing inflammation.. Understand the role of medications in managing inflammation..
- Week 5Module 1: Diseases of Cardiovascular and Circulatory System
Unit 5: Caring for Patients with Infectious Diseases · 2 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 6Module 2: Diseases of the Blood and the Lymph
Unit 1: Hematologic and Lymphatic Assessment & Diagnostic Evaluation · 2 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 7Module 2: Diseases of the Blood and the Lymph
Unit 2: Review of Anatomy of Blood and the Lymphatic System · 2 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 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 8Module 2: Diseases of the Blood and the Lymph
Unit 4: Caring for Patient with White Blood Disorder · 2 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 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 9Module 2: Diseases of the Blood and the Lymph
Unit 6: Caring for Patient with Lymphatic · 2 hours
Discuss the causes and management of lymphagitis.. Discuss the causes and management of lymphadenitis.. Discuss the causes and management of lymphedema..
- Week 10Module 3: Caring for Patients with Disorder of Gastrointestinal Tract
Unit 1: Gastrointestinal System, Liver and Biliary Tract Assessment and Evaluation · 2 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 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 11Module 3: Caring for Patients with Disorder of Gastrointestinal Tract
Unit 4: Caring for Patient with Neck and Esophagus Disorders: Neck Dissection · 2 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 hours
Discuss the indications for gastrointestinal intubation.. Discuss the indications for special nutritional modalities.. Apply nursing interventions for patients with gastrointestinal intubation..
- Week 12Module 3: Caring for Patients with Disorder of Gastrointestinal Tract
Unit 6: Caring for Patient with Gastric and Duodenal Disorders · 2 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 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 13Module 3: Caring for Patients with Disorder of Gastrointestinal Tract
Unit 8: Caring for patient with Acute Inflammatory Intestinal Disorders · 2 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 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..
Preparing for the exam
- Create detailed concept maps linking cardiovascular units (Module 1) to electrolyte balance (Module 4).
- Practice interpreting liver function tests (LFTs) from Unit 1 of Module 4; focus on differentiating patterns in hepatitis vs. cirrhosis.
- Develop mnemonics for memorizing the different types of hepatitis viruses (Unit 3, Module 1) and their transmission routes.
- Review case studies involving gastrointestinal bleeding (Units 5-7, Module 3); focus on prioritizing nursing interventions.
- Practice identifying key assessment findings for patients with intestinal obstruction (Unit 8, Module 3) and their implications for surgical management.
- Create flashcards for common medications used in managing cardiovascular and gastrointestinal disorders; include mechanism of action and side effects.
Questions students ask about this course
What is NSC306 about?
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.
How many units does NSC306 have?
NSC306, Medical Surgical Nursing Ii, has 12 units across 4 modules, over 309 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is NSC306?
NSC306 carries 3 credit units, at 300 level in Health Sciences.
Is NSC306 hard?
NSC306 is rated intermediate level, with basic mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical, practical and case study work, and it has a practical component.
How long does NSC306 take to study?
About 150 hours of study, spread across its 12 units.
How is NSC306 assessed?
NSC306 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments, Computer Marked Assignments, Laboratory Practical Sessions and Reports and Final Examination.
What do I need before starting NSC306?
Basic Anatomy and Physiology Fundamentals of Nursing Microbiology
What can I do with NSC306?
Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Nurse, Critical Care Nurse, Emergency Room Nurse and Oncology Nurse.