NUCL 170 Medical / Surgical Orders introduces the learner to admitting, pre-operative (pre-op), discharge and post-operative (post-op) orders and is an accumulation of information learned in previous courses. Information is included about abbreviations and acronyms used for surgical procedures and the Nursing Unit Clerk's role in processing all types of orders. A sampling of actual, typical orders from medical and surgical units is included. The course will assist the learner in reviewing all program information.
Prerequisites: NUCL 146, NUCL 152, NUCL 154, NUCL 156, NUCL 162, NUCL 164, NUCL 166, NUCL 168, MTED 100 and MTED 101 all with a minimum grade of 80%
Accessibility Services Notice
Students who would like an academic accommodation and who have a documented disability should contact Accessibility Services, if they have not already done so.Course Details| Total number of weeks | 3 or 6 |
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| Total Credits | |
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| Total Hours | 60 |
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Typical hours per week breakdown| Other | 60 |
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the learner will be able to:
- Complete requisitions
- Kardex physicians’ orders and patient information
- Transcribe information to patient chart records
- Process admitting orders
- Process pre-op orders
- Process post-op orders
- Process discharge orders
- Identify abbreviations and acronyms used for surgical procedures
- State the NUC’s role in admitting, pre-op, post-op, and discharge procedures
Teaching and Learning Approach
Course Expectations for Online Students
Online students are responsible for creating and following their own study schedule. The instructor is available by
phone during office hours for one-on-one support. Emails may be sent at any time and will be answered during
office hours.
Students are expected to:
Complete all graded items by the due dates listed in the online course calendar.
Review previous course material as outlined, in preparation for the practicum.
Practice processing physician orders using the examples provided in the self-tests.
Complete a mid-course exam covering the first half of the course.
Complete a final exam covering the second half of the course.
Learning Resources
Required Materials
Student’s own notes from all previous theory courses:
NUCL 146, NUCL 152, NUCL 154, NUCL 156, NUCL 162, NUCL 164, NUCL 166, and NUCL 168.
Recommended Resource:
The Language of Medicine
This textbook, used in MTED 100 and MTED 101 (Medical Terminology courses), is an excellent reference
for reviewing medical terminology.
Detailed Course Content, Topics, and Sequence Covered
1. 1. Topic One: Admitting Orders Elective Admissions Emergency Admissions Processing a Set of Orders Introduction to Admitting Orders Processing Admitting Orders Diet Orders Activity Orders Vital Signs Orders Diagnostic Orders Medication and IV Orders Treatment Orders No Code/Do Not Resuscitate Consultation Orders Topic Two: Pre-op Orders Operations, Abbreviations and Definitions Introduction to Pre-op Orders Processing Pre-op Orders Laboratory Investigations Diagnostic Investigations
2. 2. Topic Two: Pre-op Orders Dietary Preps Skin Preps Bowel Preps Pre-meds Completing the Pre-op Chart Operating Room Slate Emergency Surgical Admissions PAC/PSS Admissions Daycare Surgical Patients Topic Three: Post-op Orders Introduction to Post-op Orders Processing Post-op Orders Post-op Diets Post-op Activity Lab and Diagnostics
3. 3. Topic Three: Post-op Orders Medications Intravenous Catheters, Drains, Packs and Sutures Treatments Daycare Admission Topic Four: Discharge Orders Introduction to Post-op Orders Processing Post-op Orders Completing the Discharge
Assessment
| Title | Learning Outcomes | Value |
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| Welcome Discussion | | 1% |
| Concept Check In - Admitting Orders | | 14% |
| Concept Check In - Pre - Op Orders | | 14% |
| Mid-course Exam | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 | 20% |
| Concept Check In - Post -Op Orders | | 14% |
| Concept Check In - Discharge Orders | | 14% |
| Final Exam | 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9 | 23% |
| Total | 100% |
Grading Table
Standard Nursing Unit Clerk, Medical Transcription, Editing and Documentation, and Pharmacy Technician Programs Grading Table
| Percentage |
Letter Grade |
GPA |
| 96 - 100 |
A+ |
4.33 |
| 92-95 |
A |
4.00 |
| 89-91 |
B+ |
3.33 |
| 86-88 |
B |
3.00 |
| 83-85 |
C+ |
2.33 |
| 80-82 |
C |
2.00 |
| 79 & lower |
F |
0.00 |
See the Academic Calendar for General Information including how to withdraw from course(s) and other regulations.
Disclaimer
Information contained in this course outline is correct at the time of publication. Content of the course is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment and market needs. The instructor will endeavor to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses.