Faculty Syllabus
RNSG-1341 Common Concepts of Adult Health
Stephanie Todd
Charlotte Cooper
Heather Smyer
Tenea Harvey
Marquitta Sherrod-Morfin
Kristin McLamb
Stella Cazarian
Stephanie Todd
Charlotte Cooper
Heather Smyer
Tenea Harvey
Marquitta Sherrod-Morfin
Kristin McLamb
Stella Cazarian
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
RNSG-1341-003 (18469)
LAB Tu 8:00am - 10:00am RRC RRC3 3336.00
LEC M 8:00am - 1:10pm RRC RRC3 3336.00
LEC M 8:00am - 9:15am RRC RRC3 3334.03
LEC W 8:00am - 10:00am RRC RRC3 3336.00
LAB W 10:00am - 11:00am RRC RRC3 3336.00
Course Requirements
Expectations: Students will be held responsible for the applications of knowledge from the
following pre-requisite courses:
Nursing: RNSG 1413 and 1160
Students are expected to demonstrate basic competency in reading, writing, oral
communication, math, and computer skills. Proficiency will be measured by course
assignments and grading criteria. Students will be held responsible for previously taught
material in both pre-requisite courses and nursing courses. Additionally, students will be
held responsible for material taught in co-requisite clinical and theory courses.
Readings
Required References:
1. Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., and Hall, A. M. (2023). Fundamentals of
nursing (11th edition). Elsevier Inc.
2. Harding, M. M., Kwong, J., Hagler, D., and Reinisch, C. (2023). Lewis’s
Medical-surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems (12th edition). Elsevier Inc.
3. Zerwekh, J. & Zerwekh Garneau, A. (2023). Nursing today: Transition and trends
(11th edition). Elsevier Inc.
4. Hazard Vallerand, A. & Sanoski, C. (2023). Davis’s drug guide for nurses (18th
edition). F.A. Davis Co.
5. Mosby’s Manual of diagnostic & laboratory tests (recent edition). Elsevier Inc.
6. Makic, M.B. and Martinez-Kratz, M. (2023). Ackley and Ladwig’s nursing diagnosis
handbook: An evidence-based guide to planning care (13th edition). Elsevier Inc.
7. EHR Tutor, Simulated Electronic Charting System, Copyright © 2023, Assessment
Technologies Institute®, LLC https://my.ehrtutor.com
Course Subjects
This course focuses on the basic integration of the role of the
professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member
of the health care team, and member of the profession. It continues with the study of the
common concepts of caring for selected adult patients and families in structured settings
with medical-surgical health care needs related to selected body systems, emphasizing
knowledge judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Objectives:
Upon completion of this course the student should be able to:
1. Utilize clinical reasoning and the nursing process guided by evidence-based practice
as a framework for nursing decisions in meeting the health care needs of adults and
families with common health needs related to selected body systems.
2. Examine the etiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, signs and symptoms,
complications, therapeutic interventions for patients/families with common health
needs.
3. Examine the four roles of the professional nurse when providing patient-centered
care to adults and families with common health needs related to selected body
systems.
4. Discuss teaching and learning principles in planning care to assist adult patients and
their families to meet their needs for health maintenance, promotion, and /or
restoration.
5. Incorporate legal principles from governing and accrediting agencies and ethical
guidelines when planning patient-centered nursing care.
6. Formulate goals and outcomes that promote quality and a risk free, safe
environment for all individuals.
7. Demonstrate competence and safety in the performance of selected nursing skills.
8. Examine the role of a healthcare advocate when collaborating with members of the
interdisciplinary health team determining resources that facilitate continuity of care,
health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
9. Examine the principles of therapeutic communication that facilitate interactions with
patients and health care members.
10. Examine the use of technology when communicating and managing information to
support decision making to improve care for individuals and their families.
11. Discuss the guidelines and responsibilities associated with delegation of nursing care.
12. Examine measures that promote the development and practice of professional
nursing.
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Published: 01/16/2026 14:51:44