Scribd
Upload
41 views2 pages

Course Outline Neuro 2022 23

This document outlines the course for Nursing Care Management 104, which covers Neurologic System Disorders over 17 weeks. The course is divided into topics including neurologic structures and functions, assessing neurologic disorders, diagnostic procedures, neurosurgery, common neurologic disorders classified as genetic/developmental, trauma, cerebrovascular, tumors, infection, neuromuscular, degenerative, and cranial nerve disorders. The topics will be discussed on specific dates and include lectures on the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, neurotransmitters, neurologic exams, various neurosurgeries, increased intracranial pressure, conditions like cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, strokes, tumors, meningitis, multiple sclerosis,

Uploaded by

ALIZA BAKIL
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
41 views2 pages

Course Outline Neuro 2022 23

This document outlines the course for Nursing Care Management 104, which covers Neurologic System Disorders over 17 weeks. The course is divided into topics including neurologic structures and functions, assessing neurologic disorders, diagnostic procedures, neurosurgery, common neurologic disorders classified as genetic/developmental, trauma, cerebrovascular, tumors, infection, neuromuscular, degenerative, and cranial nerve disorders. The topics will be discussed on specific dates and include lectures on the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, neurotransmitters, neurologic exams, various neurosurgeries, increased intracranial pressure, conditions like cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, strokes, tumors, meningitis, multiple sclerosis,

Uploaded by

ALIZA BAKIL
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

Ateneo de Zamboanga University

College of Nursing
Level III
COURSE OUTLINE (SECOND SEMESTER)
NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT (NCM) 104
NEUROLOGIC SYSTEM DISORDERS

Topic Date/s

I. NEUROLOGIC STRUCTURES AND FUNCTIONS Week 2-4


1. Overview of the Neurologic structures and functions Jan.16-21,2023
A. Central Nervous System Jan 23, 28,2023
1. Brain Jan.30-Feb 5,2023
2. Spinal Cord
B. Peripheral Nervous System
1. Somatic Nervous System
1.1 Afferent
1.2 Efferent
2. Autonomic System
2.1 Sympathetic nerves
2.2 Parasympathetic nerves
3. Cranial Nerves and their Functions
C. Neurotransmitters and their Functions

2. Assessing clients experiencing Neurologic Disorders Week 5-7


A. Neurologic History Feb. 6-11,2023
B. Neurologic Physical Examination Feb.13-18,2023
1. Mental Status Feb.20-25,2023
2. Gait and Station
3. Head, Neck and back Examination
4. Cranial Nerve Examination
5. Sensory Assessment
6. Reflex Activity

II. Diagnostic Procedures Week 8


III. Neurosurgery Feb.27-March
A. Intracranial Surgery 4,2023
1. Craniotomy
2. Craniectomy
3. V-P Shunting (pre and post – operative care)

B. Spinal Cord Surgery


1. Laminectomy
2. Spinal Fusion
3. Arthrodesis (pre and post – operative care)

Week 9
MIDTERM EXAMINATION March 6-11,2023

IV. Disorders of the Nervous System Week 10


A. Concept of Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) March13-18,2023
B. Classification of Common Neurologic Disorders
1. Genetic/ Developmental
a. Cerebral Palsy
b. Muscular Dystrophy
c. Huntington’s Disease (chorea)
2. Trauma Week 11
a. Head Injury March 20-25,2023
b. Penetrating Brain Injury
c. Spinal Cord Injury
d. Ruptured Intervertebral Disc

3. Cerebrovascular Week 12
a. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) Mar.27-Apr.1,2023
b. Ruptured Aneurysm
c. Migraine, cluster headache, different types of
headache

4. Tumor Week 13-14


a. Brain Tumor April 3-8,2023
April 10-15,2023
C. Infection
1. Meningitis
2. Encephalitis
3. Guillain- Barre’ Syndrome

D. Neuromuscular Disorders Week 15


1. Multiple Sclerosis April 17-12,2023
2. Myasthenia Gravis
3. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

E. Degenerative Disorders Week 16


1. Parkinson’s Disease April 24-29,2023
2. Alzheimer’s Disease

F. Cranial Nerve Disorders Week17


1. Bell’s Palsy May1-6,2023
2. Trigeminal Neuralgia
----------FINAL EXAMINATION-----------------------

REFERENCES:
1. Brunner and Suddarth’s textbook of Medical Surgical Nursing Vols. 1 and 2. 14 th ed. 2018
2. Holloway’s Medical-Surgical Nursing 4th ed. 2002.
3. Lippincott’s Manual of Nursing Practice 8th ed. 2006
4. Luckman and Sorensen. Medical-Surgical Nursing Concepts of clinical practice. 5 th Ed. 2000
5. Philip and Cassmeyer. Medical-Surgical Nursing 8th Ed. 2006
6. DeWitt and Kumagai. Medical-Surgical Nursing 2nd Edition. 2009

CLASSROOM INSTRUCTORS:

Dr. Jerne Paber


Joel Arvin M. Gallego, RN MN
Alex A. Jumawan, RN MN LPT
Maricel B. Ramonal, RN MN
Mary Ann F. Rubio, RN MN

You might also like