Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with medical-surgical health problems; evaluate and treat patients with medical-surgical health problems using the nursing process including nutrition, pharmacological therapy, and principles of safety (WECM, 2014) 

1. Apply nursing implications indicated by specific drug therapy, especially as relates to prototype drugs. (DECS II: B-G, III: A-C; SCANs C5, C6,C7,C9 ) 

a.  Demonstrate knowledge of selected medications.  

1. Recognizes classification of medication. 
   1. Able to identify a drug in the generic and trade name 
   2. Recognize the action of the medication. 
   3. Demonstrates understanding of the indication for use of the medication in relation to the patient’s disease process. 
   4. Understand pharmacokinetics, including onset of action, duration, halflife, and the peak effect, when known. 
   5. Demonstrates knowledge of medication side effects. 

b.  Recognize appropriate nursing actions as they pertain to specific drug therapy (especially prototype drugs). (DECs: IIC,F; IIIB,C; IVA, B, D SCANs C5, C6,C7,C9) 

1. Assess patient’s knowledge level of the medication. 
   1. Assess appropriate lab levels prior to medication administration. 
   2. Assess appropriate vital signs as indicated. 
   3. Evaluate the level of effectiveness after medication administration.  
   4. Demonstrate appropriate documentation. 
2. Recognize needed interventions with toxic or overdose of medications. 
    Describe the vocational nurse’s role in patient teaching with drug therapy  (especially prototype drugs). (DECs: IA, IIG,H; IIIB SCANs C5, C6,C7,C9;  ) 
   1. Demonstrate ability to select appropriate patient teaching for specific medications. 
      1. Verbalize knowledge of resources for patient teaching information. 
      2. Evaluate effectiveness of patient’s understanding for safety factors in home setting with medication administration, including prescription and over-the-counter drug therapy 
      3.  Demonstrate understanding of significance of diet therapy in relation to the medication & awareness of potential food/drug interactions in prototype drugs.  (DECs I-D, IIA,F; SCANs C5, C6,C7,C9 ) 
3. Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the client with medical-surgical health problems (DECs II-B,C; SCANs C5, C6, C7, C9) 
   1. Describe the differences between normal and abnormal variations within the following systems: endocrine, integumentary, respiratory, urinary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal.  
   2. Identify fundamental principles of disease prevention and health promotion/restoration for patients with selected pathologic conditions.  
   3. Apply steps of a systematic process in clinical decision-making that includes the vocational nursing scope of practice in focused assessment, planning and implementation for case studies and selected situations.  
   4. Recognize designated diagnostic exams for selected conditions and the nursing responsibilities necessary.  
4. Evaluate and recognize treatment for patients with medical surgical health problems using the nursing process including nutrition, pharmacological therapy, and principles of safety. (DECs II-A, B; SCANS C5, C6, C7, C8, C9, C11-17) 
   1. Utilize a systematic problem solving process in the care of patients with variations in the following systems:  endocrine, integumentary, respiratory, urinary, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal system.  
   2. Use clinical reasoning process to identify the appropriate diet and/or dietary modifications for a patient with the conditions of the above systems.  
   3. Identify correct nursing interventions for a patient with a medical-surgical medical diagnosis using a clinical reasoning process.  
   4. Recognize established approaches that guide nursing practice for selected simulated situations or case studies.  
   5. Recognize the need for use of measures to promote quality and a safe environment for clients, self and others.  
   6. Utilize knowledge of growth and development when selecting nursing interventions for selected situations. 
5. Demonstrate competency in using technology to support activities for patient care. (DEC 

IV B, E, SCANS C18, C19, C20) 

1. 1. Utilize current technology-based information and communication systems 
   2. Applies technology skills including Microsoft office, communication electronically via learning management system (LMS) and email, and accessing electronic online resources.