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May 01, 2026
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PNP 1474 - Medical Surgical Nursing 14 Credits
This course introduces students to the concepts of medical-surgical nursing, including the care and management of adult patients with simple to moderately complex conditions of illness. Emphasis is placed on acute, sub-acute, convalescent, short-term, and long-term care settings. Building on concepts from Fundamentals of Nursing, this course integrates pathophysiology, pharmacology, diagnostic testing, surgical procedures, therapeutic interventions, nutrition, and treatment modalities. Students will apply the nursing process, critical thinking, and clinical judgment to deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered care. A strong emphasis is placed on medication
safety, including administration, dosage calculation, monitoring, patient education, and evaluation of therapeutic outcomes. Legal and ethical reasoning is integrated throughout the course to ensure adherence to professional standards. Clinical experiences in various healthcare and laboratory settings provide opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practice, focusing on assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for diverse populations with physical and psychological needs.
Prerequisite: PNP 1215 Fundamentals of Nursing and PNP 1232 Mental Health Nursing
Corequisite: PNP 1425 Nursing of Mothers and Children must pass this course with a “C” or better to progress. All students returning to the spring semester must be enrolled in PNP 1425 Nursing of Mothers and Children , regardless of whether they previously passed the course.
Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for adult patients with medical-surgical conditions. (PLO 2, PLO 3)
- Demonstrate competence in administering medications safely, including dosage calculation, documentation, monitoring, and patient education. (PLO 2, PLO 3, PLO 5)
- Utilize critical thinking skills to identify and prioritize nursing interventions for patients with acute and chronic health conditions. (PLO 2, PLO 3)
- Integrate pharmacology knowledge in the management of patients with various medical-surgical conditions, including appropriate use of medications and evaluation of therapeutic outcomes. (PLO 2, PLO 3)
- Implement appropriate infection control practices and demonstrate aseptic techniques in clinical and laboratory settings. (PLO 2)
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure safe, quality care. (PLO 1, PLO 4)
- Document patient care accurately and completely, reflecting standards of practice and accountability. (PLO 5)
- Provide culturally competent, patient-centered care that respects individual preferences and needs. (PLO 8)
- Demonstrate professionalism and adherence to ethical and legal standards of practice. (PLO 6, PLO 7)
- Evaluate patient outcomes and revise care plans as necessary to ensure optimal patient care. (PLO 3, PLO 2)
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