PN-329

Medical-Surgical Nursing I

This course introduces the learner to the nursing process as it relates to diverse patients experiencing acute illnesses across the lifespan. The learner will develop nursing assessments and therapeutic nurse client relationship skills; propose priority nursing diagnoses; discuss patient centred goals and objectives; propose evidence informed nursing interventions (dependent, independent, and collaborative) and discuss expected outcomes. Using a nursing process approach, the learner will plan nursing care, relevant to acute illness, while considering the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Practice Standard "Scope of Practice" (2025) and best practice guidelines. Furthermore, this course will underscore the concept that some acute illnesses are secondary to existing chronic health challenges; apply relevant medical terminology, knowledge of pharmacology, and diagnostic tests; and highlight common health promoting behaviours. This course will support the knowledge, skills, judgment, and nursing attitudes required during all simulation (scenarios) experiences that occur throughout the Practical Nursing program.

Credit Hours

42

Min. Grade

0%