ADN 409 - Medical Surgical Nursing of the Adult 3

ADN 404 , ADN 431 , ADN 441 , ADN 471 , ADN 553  
NURSING CREDIT TYPE
4 credit(s)

This course examines the associate degree study of medical-surgical nursing, focusing on the comprehensive management of complex health deviations and preparation for entry into nursing practice. Topics include emergency and trauma nursing, skin and burn disorders, reproductive and sexual health, and musculoskeletal disorders. Coursework develops skills in the nursing process, patient interviewing, goal-setting, and implementing interventions for health maintenance and promotion. Emphasis is placed on preparing students to navigate the challenges of nursing practice, including managing reality shock, burnout, and conflict in the workplace. The associated clinical component includes an acute medical-surgical care setting, critical care experiences (including intensive or emergency care), and a required preceptorship designed to foster independent critical thinking and a seamless transition to professional nursing. Students will complete a clinical preceptor experience, who will serve as a role model and resource to enhance clinical skills and professional development. 



Course Learning Outcomes
1. Utilize the steps of the nursing process, including assessment, establishing goals, planning interventions, and evaluating said interventions with patients diagnosed with medical-surgical disorders involving, emergency and trauma nursing, skin and burn disorders, reproductive and sexual disorders and musculoskeletal disorders.          

2.  Collaborate with the interprofessional team to provide leadership in the management and care for medical-surgical disorders relating to emergency and trauma nursing, skin and burn disorders, reproductive and sexual disorders, and musculoskeletal disorders.

3.  Educate the family and patient regarding available resources for the care and management of medical-surgical disorders relating to emergency and trauma nursing, skin and burn disorders, reproductive and sexual disorders, and musculoskeletal disorders.

4.  Implement nursing interventions to help patients and families cope with the psychosocial impact of emergency and trauma nursing, skin and burn disorders, reproductive and sexual disorders, and musculoskeletal disorders.   

5.  Create an evidence-based plan of care for patients with emergency and trauma nursing, skin and burn disorders, reproductive and sexual disorders, and musculoskeletal disorders. 

6. Develop competence with current technology to facilitate confidential clinical documentations.

7. The student will explore strategies for a successful transition from nursing student to Registered Nurse, including methods for managing reality shock, burnout, and conflict in the workplace.