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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - TYLER CAMPUS

COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES

NURS 3611: MEDICAL-SURGICAL NURSING I

CLASS SYLLABUS
FALL 2017

Contact Information
Instructor: Jewelle Johnetta Welleh - Assistant Professor
Office Location: Braithwaite Building: Room 123
Office Phone: 254-231-6885
E-mail: jtaylorwelleh@patriots.uttyler.edu
Office Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Other times by appointment
Course Information
NURS 3611-001: Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Number of Credits: 6 credit hours (3 class/ 3 clinical = 115 hours)
Time/Location Course Meets: Didactic lectures on Mondays 9:00 - 11:00 am and Fridays
9:00 - 11:00 in Braithwaite Building: Room 225.
Clinical Hours: Every Thursdays 7:00 am - 7:00 pm (12-hour clinical
day to meet weekly, specific start and end dates
TBA. Students will have to arrive at clinical site by 6:45
am).
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Lab Hours: Mondays 1:00 - 1:50

Description of the Course
This course put emphasis on the holistic environment of the adult client, their family members,
and the clinical application of the nursing process to aid in achieving optimal wellness; when
providing care for medical-surgical clients with various health condition, in acute-care settings.
Course Perquisites: Successful completion of prior core courses and all level I nursing courses
with a C or above. Students must obtain a grade of "C" or higher in the lecture section, and a
PASS/FAIL grade in the clinical lab to successfully pass the course.

Course & Clinical Objectives: Upon completion of the Medical-Surgical Nursing I, students
will be able to:
1. Identify resources that can be beneficial and provide services for adult patients.
2. Apply the nursing process to clients/patients experiencing acute and/or chronic illness.
3. Assess the physiological, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, and spiritual
components of the older adults.
4. Implement patient and family-centered care that pertains to palliative care issues and
resolution of end-of-life care.
5. Analyze demographic trends relating to older adults, as well as the impact on health care.
6. Demonstrate critical thinking skills and ethical decision making in caring for adult
patients with alterations in their health.
7. Discuss evidence-based nursing interventions that pertains specifically to adults health.
8. Collaborate with patients and other interdisciplinary health professionals in the care of
adult patients.
9. Advocate for quality and safe patient care as an interprofessional team member.
10. Demonstrate professional standards of ethical, moral, and legal conduct/behavior.
11. Assessment of each patient body system to obtain an accurate database.
12. Analyze and evaluate nursing diagnoses for adult patients in the clinical settings.

Class Expectations:
1. Be prepared for class at all times. Read course materials and complete all assignments
prior to class.
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2. Attendance is required in all sections (i.e. lecture, lab, and clinical),of this course. Please
refer to attendance policy in UT Tyler student handbook.
3. Each and every nursing students are expected to act and conduct themselves in a
professional manner.

Required texts and Materials:

AUTHOR
Vallerand, A. H., & Sanoski,
C. A. (2017).
American Psychological
Association. (2009).
Ignatavicius, D. D., &
Workman, M. L. (2015).
American Nurses
Association. (2015).
American Nurses
Association. (2015).
Recommended Reading/Supplemental Books
TITLE EDITION
David's Drug Guide for 15th Ed.
Nurses.
Publication Manual of the 6th Ed.
American Psychological
Association.
Medical-Surgical Nursing: 8th Ed.
Patient-Centered
Collaborative Care.
Nursing: Scope and 3rd Ed.
Standards of Practice
Code of Ethics for Nurses
with Interpretive Statements

Fischbach, F. (2014). A Manual for Laboratory and 9th Ed.

Diagnostic Test.

Pickar, G. D., Pickar- Dosage Calculations 9th Ed.

Abernethy, A. (2012).

Required Materials:
Lab Supplies
White Lab Coat
UT Tyler Nursing Patch
UT Tyler Student Name Badge
Penlight
Bandage Scissors
Stethoscope
Watch (Preferably one with a second hand functioning capability)
Notebook Pad
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6 - inch Ruler

Grading and Grading Standards

Examinations and assignments
Exam 1 = 12%
Exam 2 = 12%
Exam 3 = 12%
Final Exam = 20%
Quizzes = 10%
Class Participation = 4%
Health History Assignments (a total of two; each will be worth 5%) = 10%
Clinical Report Assignments = 10%
Lab Stimulation = 10%
In this course letter grades will be assigned on the grading scale below:
A. 90 - 100%
B. 80 - 89%
C. 70 - 79%
D. 60 -69%
F. Below 60%
Clinical Component will be graded as: P= PASS or F = FAIL

CLASS SCHEDULE
Date Topic(s)
Week 1: Ch: 1 Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice.
Class
Ch: 9 Care of Perioperative Patients.
begin
8/28/2017 Ch: 10 Care of Intraperative Patients.
Ch: 11 Care of Postoperative Patients
Ch: 13 Infusion Therapy
Journal Assignment - Wojnar, D. G., & Beaman, M. L. (2013). Peripherally
inserted central catheter compliance with evidence-based indications for insertion
in an inpatient setting. Journal of Infusion Nursing, 36 (4), 291-296.
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Week 2 Ch: 27 Assessment of the Respiratory System

Ch: 28 Care of Patients Requiring Oxygen Therapy or Tracheostomy
Ch: 29 Care of Patients with Noninfectious Upper Respiratory Problems
Week 3 Ch: 30 Care of Patients with Noninfectious Lower Respiratory Problems
Ch: 32 Care of Critically Ill Patients with Respiratory Problems
Week 4 Exam I
Ch: 33 Assessment of the Cardiovascular System
Ch: 34 Care of Patients with Dysrhythmias
Ch: 35 Care of Patients with Cardiac Problems
Ch: 36 Care of Patients with Vascular Problems
Week 5 Ch: 17 Inflammation and Immunity
Ch: 19 Care of Patients with HIV Disease and Other Immune Deficiencies
Ch: 20 Care of Patients with Immune Function Excess: Hypersensitivity and
Autoimmunity
Week 6 Stimulation Lab Week & Practicum Skills I
Week 7 Exam II
Ch: 21 Cancer Development
Ch: 22 Care of Patients with Infection
Week 8 Ch: 24 Assessment of the Skin, Hair, and Neck
Ch: 25 Care of Patients with Skin Problems
Week 9 Thanksgiving Holiday - No school
Week 10 Ch: 11 Assessment and Care of Patients with Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
Ch: 12 Assessment and Care of Patients with Acid-Base Imbalances
Week 11 Exam III
Ch: 3 Assessment and Care of Patients with Pain
Ch: 7 End-of-Life Care
Ch: 26 Care of Patients with Burns
Week 12 Ch: 8 Concepts of Emergency Care and Trauma Nursing
Ch: 9 Care of Patients with Common Environmental Emergencies
Week 13 Stimulation Lab Week & Practicum Skills II
Week 14 Exam IV - Final Comprehensive
Best of Luck!!!!!

State Mandated Course Drop Policy

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By state law, all student registering and/or who starts at any Texas public college or
university for the first time in Fall 2007 or after that will be limited to of six drop course
withdrawals during their academic career. Exception to this six drop rule can be found in the
university's catalog; if you have any questions and/or concerns, please contact Enrollment
Services Center.
Statement on penalties for late work
All class assignments and/or paperwork must be submitted by midnight on due date(s);
late assignments or paperwork may be penalized by 5 points (each day it is a late; unless the
student contact/inform the instructor for an extension), reduction in number grade.

Student Academic Workload Policy

Students are expected to accomplish multiple assignments, read all chapters, and/or assigned
readings, come to class fully prepared and be ready to engage in topic discussions, as well as
being attentive and participating in class. Attending stimulation labs is mandatory, as it is
required to be successful in this course.

Statement on Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

UT Tyler Office of Student Accessibility and Resources (SAR) "provides students equal access
to all educational, social and co-curricular programs through coordination of services and
reasonable accommodations, consultation and advocacy"
(http://www.uttyler.edu/disabilityservices/). If you have a disability and/or have a history of
accommodations in an earlier educational settings, you are definitely encourage to contact the
SAR office and make an appointment with a staff personnel coordinator. For further
information, please feel free to contact:
Student Accessibility and Resources
UC 3150
3900 University Blvd.
Tyler, TX 75799
Office Hours: M - F 8:00 am - 5 pm
800 UT TYLER
Telephone Number: 903-566-7079
saroffice@uttyler.edu
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Statement on Academic Integrity & Conduct

Academic integrity is highly encouraged and recommended for all students are responsible for
adhering to the professional performance standards, as stated in UT Tyler Handbook of
Operating Procedures. For more detail information, please visit this web link:
https://www.uttyler.edu/hop/