Medical Surgical Nursing

Medical Surgical Nursing

1 Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing

  1. Introduction
  2. Medical Surgical Nursing Concepts
  3. Disease and Pathogenesis
  4. Asepsis-Medical and Surgical
  5. Meeting Basic Needs
  6. Problem Based Approach
  7. Holistic Approach
  8. Types of Illness
  9. Role of Medical Surgical Nurse
  10. Ethical and Legal Considerations

2 Nurse’s Role in Specific Pathophysiology

  1. Normal Cell
  2. Stressors and Illness
  3. Response to Injury
  4. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
  5. Acid-Base Imbalances
  6. Pain
  7. Shock

3 Nursing Management of a Patient Undergoing Surgery

  1. Review of Scientific Principles
  2. Stress and Adaptation Response to Surgical Trauma
  3. Timings and Types of Surgery
  4. Preoperative Nursing Care
  5. Intraoperative Care
  6. Postoperative Care
  7. Postoperative Complications

4 Emergency Nursing

  1. Emergency and Emergency Nursing
  2. Emergency Care Settings
  3. Community Preparedness for Emergencies
  4. Legal Aspects of Emergency Care
  5. Basic Life Support Techniques
  6. Emergency Aid for a Choking Victim
  7. Advanced Life Support
  8. Rapid Nursing Assessment
  9. Emergency Kit

5 Disaster Nursing

  1. Types of Disaster
  2. Causes and Scope of Disaster
  3. Readiness for Disaster
  4. Health Services for the Non-Injured Dislocated Population

6 Neurological Nursing Assessment

  1. Review of Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Common Neurological Diagnostic Measures and Nursing Implications
  3. Neurological Nursing Assessment
  4. Common Manifestations of Neurological Disorders

7 Nursing Management of Patient with Neurological Conditions

  1. Nursing Management of Unconscious Patient
  2. Headache
  3. Problems with Conduction of Impulses and Nursing Management: Epilepsy
  4. Problems with Conduction of Impulses and Nursing Management: Myasthenia Gravis
  5. Common Degenerative and Chronic Disorders and Nursing Management: Parkinson’s Disease
  6. Common Degenerative and Chronic Disorders and Nursing Management: Huntington’s Disease
  7. Common Degenerative and Chronic Disorders and Nursing Management: Alzheimer’s Disease
  8. Vascular Disorders: Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
  9. Disorders due to Infections and Nursing Management: Meningitis, Encephalitis, Poliomyelitis, AIDS-related Disorders
  10. Neuropathies and Nursing Management: Cranial Nerve Dysfunction, Spinal Neuropathies, Inflammatory Polyneuropathies

8 Nursing Care of Neurosurgical Conditions

  1. Cerebral Aneurysm
  2. Trauma: Head Injuries
  3. Trauma: Spinal Cord Injuries
  4. Brain Abscess
  5. Brain Tumours
  6. Pre and Post-operative Nursing Management of Neurosurgical Patient

9 Nursing Care of the Elderly

  1. Ageing Process
  2. Ageing and Physiological Changes
  3. Basic Concepts of Geriatric Nursing
  4. Ethical Issues and Rights of the Elderly
  5. Common Problems of Elderly
  6. Role of Nurses in Family, Community and Various Organizations in Geriatric Care

10 Nursing Management of Patients with Common Respiratory Disorders

  1. Review of Related Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Assessment of Patients with Respiratory Problems
  3. Diagnostic Tests
  4. Radiography
  5. Bronchoscopy
  6. Radioisotope Diagnostic Procedures
  7. Examination of Pleural Fluid and Pleural Biopsy
  8. Major Health Problems of the Lower Respiratory System
  9. Related Pharmacology

11 Nursing Management of Patients with Cardiovascular Disorders

  1. Review of Related Anatomy and Physiology
  2. Cardinal Manifestations of Cardiovascular Disorders
  3. Assessment of Patients with Cardiovascular Disorders
  4. Cardiovascular Disorders and Nursing Management
  5. Vascular Disorders
  6. Related Pharmacology

12 Nursing Management of Patients with Cardiac Surgery

  1. Types of Cardiac Surgery
  2. Principles of Cardiopulmonary Bypass Mechanism
  3. Pre-operative Nursing Management of Cardiac Surgical Patients
  4. Post-operative Care of Patients
  5. Rehabilitation of Cardiac Surgical Patients

13 Clinical Problems and Diagnostic Procedures in Musculoskeletal Disorders

  1. Structure and Functions of the Musculoskeletal System
  2. Clinical Problems with Musculoskeletal Impairment
  3. Diagnostic Procedures

14 Nursing Management of Patients with Specific Musculoskeletal Disorders

  1. Congenital Deformities
  2. Inflammatory Disorders
  3. Infectious Diseases and Disorders
  4. Metabolic Disorders
  5. Spinal Column Disorders
  6. Traumatic Disorders
  7. Bone Tumors
  8. Management of Patient with Musculoskeletal Disease

15 Clinical Problems and Diagnostic Procedures in Gastrointestinal System

  1. Abdominal Pain
  2. Anorexia
  3. Nausea and Vomiting
  4. Bleeding
  5. Diarrhoea
  6. Constipation
  7. Dysphagia
  8. Dyspepsia
  9. Indigestion
  10. Weight Loss
  11. Radiological Examinations
  12. Endoscopic Examinations
  13. Ultrasound and Imaging Studies
  14. Laboratory Tests

16 Nursing in Specific Gastrointestinal Disorders

  1. Disorders of Mouth and Oesophagus
  2. Disorders of Stomach and Intestines
  3. Disorders of Liver, Gall Bladder and Pancreas

17 Introduction to Oncology Nursing

  1. Basic Concepts of Cancer (Malignancy)
  2. Common Diagnostic Measures for Cancer
  3. Prevention and Control of Cancer
  4. Treatment Modalities
  5. Oncology Emergencies and Nursing Interventions
  6. Rehabilitation of Cancer Patients
  7. Palliative Care

18 Nursing Management of Patients with Oncological Conditions

  1. Cancer of Mouth
  2. Cancer of Larynx
  3. Cancer of Lungs
  4. Cancer of Esophagus
  5. Cancer of Stomach
  6. Cancer of Bowel
  7. Cancer of Breast and Ovary
  8. Cancer of Cervix
  9. Cancer of Thyroid
  10. Cancer of Skin
  11. Lymphomas
  12. Leukaemias
  13. Multiple Myeloma

19 Nursing Management of Patient with Urological Disorders

  1. Problems Related to Micturation
  2. Infections, Inflammatory Conditions and Trauma
  3. Common Renal Disorders
  4. Medical Management
  5. Renal Surgery
  6. Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy

20 Nursing Management in Immunological Disorders

  1. Classification of Immunological Disorders
  2. Specific Immunological Disorders and Nursing Management
  3. Blood Transfusion Reaction
  4. HIV/AIDS
  5. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

21 Nursing Management in Endocrine Disorders

  1. Diabetes
  2. Thyroid Disorders
  3. Adrenal Disorders
  4. Pituitary Disorders
  5. Nurses’ Role in Pharmacological Management of Endocrine Disorders

22 Trauma Nursing

  1. Triage
  2. Qualities of a Nurse Working in Trauma Units
  3. Planning Physical Set Up of Trauma Units
  4. Nurses’ Role in Specific Trauma Conditions