Course Catalogue

1.1           Title of the module: NUR205 Adult Nursing II

Programme: Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Midwifery

Level: Year 2, Semester 2

Credit Value: 12 credits (T = 80 hrs. L = 0 hrs. P =80 hrs)

Module Leader: Manikala Moktan

Module Tutor(s): Deki Pem

 

General Objectives

This module will enable the students to understand the concepts of developmental stages in adult and elderly, health/wellness and health deviation (illness) in adult/elderly population. Furthermore, the students will understand the concepts/theories related to nursing management of disorders of integumentary, renal, male, female reproductive, system and musculoskeletal system in adult/elderly population related to physical, chemical and psychosocial impact.  

 

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the module, the student will be able to:

  1. Describe concept/theory related to nursing management of disorders of integumentary, renal, male and female reproductive and musculoskeletal systems.
  2. Utilize the nursing process using evidence based learning to a case study (scenario) for planning an individualized and holistic nursing care to clients. individuals, families, and communities with respect to cultural diversity, including enabling of peaceful death.
  3. Apply the nursing process using evidence based learning to a case study (scenario) for planning an individualized and holistic nursing care to clients. to individuals, families, and communities with respect to cultural diversity, including enabling of peaceful death.
  4. Identify nurses’ role in health promotion, prevention of illness and injury, and restoration, in providing high quality nursing care to individuals, families, and communities in all stages of health and illness, with compassion.

 

Skills to be developed 

  • Nursing procedures
  • Health Assessment using Nursing process

 

Learning and teaching approach 

  • Lecture and discussion
  • Self study
  • Group project and presentation
  • Assigned reading
  • Demonstration and return demonstration
  • Practices in the wards/units

Mode of assessment

Formative

  • Observation
  • Questioning
  • Quizzes
  • Class Assignment
  • Feedback on documentation
  • Clinical assignment

 

       Summative Assessment                    Weightage 

      Theory                                                             

      Ongoing summative                            40%

  • Class test
  • Assignment
  • Presentation

      End summative                                   100

  • Examination                      60%

 

      Practical                                             100

      Ongoing summative                            50

  • Reflective Journal             10%
  • Performance evaluation 30%
  • Practical record book             10%
  • Drug Book                         10%

 

      Summative Case Study                       50

 

Note: Final marks, 50% each for Theory and Practical 

 

Pre-requisite knowledge

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Basic pathology, microbiology and biochemistry

 

Resource required: Videos and models

 

Subject matter of the module

Session (hrs.)

Topics

Methods of T/L

Remarks

1(20hrs.)

Nursing management of integumentary system disorders.

•      Review of anatomy and physiology

•      Health assessment using nursing process

•      Definition, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, management: Medical, surgical, nursing. 

Terminology of the following Lesions: 

•      Primary lesions: Macules, Papules, nodules, vesicles, plaque, bulla, wheal, hyper pigmentation and de-pigmentation. 

•      Secondary lesions: Scales, Scars, Ulcer and Erosion

•      Pre and Post operative care (Grafting)

 

Disorders of skin:

•      Burns

•      Skin infections (Impetigo, ringworm)

•      Eczema

•      Cellulites 

•      Furunculosis

•      Herpes zooster and simplex 

•      Urticaria

•      Congenital lesions : Moles, birth marks

•      Psoriasis

•      Alopecia 

•      Keloids

•      Tumors (warts)

•      Scabies 

•      Acne 

•      Fungal infection

•      Vitiligo 

•      Paronchia

Lecture, Discussion small group study, group presentation

 

2(20hrs.)

 

Nursing management of musculo-skeletal system

•      Review of anatomy and physiology

•      Definition, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, management: medical, surgical and nursing of the following musculoskeletal disorders.

 

Lecture,

Discussion, small group study and presentation. Lab: Critique case

study/scenario Posting in orthopedic ward and OPD

Group work will be assigned in class.

 

Session (hrs.)

Topics

Methods of T/L

Remarks

 

Disorders of Musculo-skeletal

•      Fracture, dislocation and sub luxation

•      Sprain and strain

•      Osteomalacia

•      Osteoporosis

•      Osteomyelitis

•      Bursitis

•      Sciatica Amputation

•      Arthritis

•      Pott’s spine

•      Bone tumours, spinal cord injury.

•      Nursing procedures-Plaster application, traction, Prosthesis, Rehabilitation, transplants.

 

 

 

3(25hrs.)

 

Nursing management of renal and male reproductive system 

Review of anatomy and physiology

•      Physical assessment using nursing process

•      Definition, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, management: medical, surgical and nursing. 

Disorders of renal system:

•      Urinary tract infection, upper and lower, neurogenic bladder dysfunction

•      Nephritis

•      Hydronephrosis

•      Nephrotic syndrome

•      Congenital disorders 

•      Benign prostate hypertrophy

•      Urinary incontinence and retention

•      Renal calculi

•      Renal failure –acute, chronic

•      Renal trauma

•      Urethral stricture 

Disorder of male reproductive system

•      Prostatitis

•      Testicular torsion

•      Orchitis

•      Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

•      Nursing Procedures-Bladder irrigation, Dialysis, catheterization, male, supra pubic, condom

Lecture, Discussion, small group study and presentation  Lab: Critique case

study/scenario Posting in Medical ward and OPD

Group work will be assigned in class.

Session (hrs.)

Topics

Methods of T/L

Remarks

4(15hrs.)

Nursing management of  female reproductive systems

•      Review of female reproductive system

•      Physical assessment using nursing process

•      Definition, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic evaluation, management: medical, surgical and nursing. 

Diseases disorders female reproductive system : 

•      Menstrual disorders

•      Abortion

•      Ovarian 

•      Uterine disorders 

•      Cervical cancer

•      Vaginal disorders 

•      Vulva disorders

•      Breast diseases 

•      Genital infections and Pelvic inflammatory diseases

•      Infertility 

•      Nursing procedures-perineal care 

 

Lecture, Discussion, small group study and presentation

Posting in

Maternity ward 

 

Group work will be assigned in class

5(80hrs.)

Practice at various medical-surgical wards and Maternity ward in a hospital setting.

Under supervision of faculty and preceptor, Pre & post conference, Nursing care plan,

Perform nursing care for clients.

Nursing round.

 

 

Reading List: Main Text:

Brown.D.,Edwards. H., (2005) Lewis’s medical surgical, assessment and management of clinical  problems. Elsevier Mosby. Australia.

Lewis, S. L., Dirkse, S. R., Margaret, M. H., Bucher, L. & Camera, I. (2010). Medical surgical,  assessment and management of clinical problems. SINGLE VOLUME. Elsevier Mosby.

                  Australia.

Nursing Manual (2011) Faculty of Nursing and Public health, Thimphu, Bhutan

 

Additional Readings:

Black, J.M., Jacobs, E.M. (2002) Medical surgical nursing, clinical management for continuity of  care (5th ed.). London : Lippincott

Boon A Nicholas, Colledge R. Nicki, Walker R Brain, Hunter A.A John and Haslett Christopher  (2006) Davidson’s Principles and practice of Medicine, (20th ed.). London :Churchill  Livingstone 

Brunner, Suddarth’s (2008) Textbook of Medical-surgical nursing. (7th ed.). London: Lippincott.

Lange Patrica, A (2002) Pathophysology made Incredibly Easy, (10th ed.). London: Lippincott,         Philadelphia, 

Lewis, S.M., Heitkemper, M. M., Dirksen, S.R., (2004) Medical-surgical nursing, assessment and         management of clinical problems.( 4th ed.). London: Mosby.

Nettina, S.M., (1996) The Lippincott Manual of nursing practice, (6th ed.). London. Lippincott.

  

Date: March 24, 2016