NURS 2625L 03: Nursing 2 Med Surg Lab

NURS 2625L - Nursing 2 Medical-Surgical Lab

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 03, CRN 43847,

Credit hours: 0

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Instructor

Danielle Docherty

Email: dmdocherty@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Lead Faculty/Lecturer/Clinical/lab faculty: Danielle Docherty MSN, RN
Instructor Professional Qualifications: Master of Science in Nursing Education, Grand Canyon University, 02/2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Youngstown State University, 05/2017
Instructor Office Location: Cushwa Hall Suite 2344 Room 2350
Instructor Office Phone: 330-941-2175

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Course Description

2625L. Nursing 2 Medical-Surgical Lab. This course will introduce care of patients experiencing illness across the life span. It will introduce common diseases and disorders and incorporate evidence-based care utilized in their prevention and treatment including identification of risk factors, patient assessment, diagnostic studies, nursing care, medications, therapeutic procedures, surgical interventions, interdisciplinary care, patient education and informatics. This course is comprised of the following hours/week: 3 hours lab and 8 hours clinical. Prereq.: NURS 2620, NURS 2620L. Coreq.: NURS 2625.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
Required ATI Platform Resources
Required ATI RN Adult Medical Surgical Nursing Edition 13.0
Optional Ackley and Ladwig’s Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to planning care, 13th edition

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day Date Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
Wed 8/26 Clinical/lab orientation & Expectations Review math and dosage calculations Review Clinical Paperwork ATI skills modules videos Concepts of medication administration Injectable medication administration Oral & topical med administration Practice Oral, SubQ and IM medication administration ATI Skills Modules videos IV therapy & Peripheral Access IV Medication Administration Practice IV Insertion and IV Med Administration w/Alaris Pump
Fri 8/28 Practice Oral Medication administration, SubQ and IM Injections Review Rubrics for Med Administration check off
Wed 9/2 Scheduled Time slots at Canfield Fair for BP checks in the community: Leah Krohn's group: Wednesday 9/2 from 12-2pm Jennifer Walker's group: Thursday 9/3 4-6pm Sarah Marotti's group: Wednesday 9/2 2-4pm Danielle Docherty's group: Saturday 9/5 from 12-2
Fri 9/4 Math competency exam
Practice Med Administration check off
Wed 9/9 Clinical units as assigned
Fri 9/11 Check offs for Oral, SubQ, and IM medication administration.
Wed 9/16 Clinical units as assigned
Fri 9/18 ATI Skills Modules videos (Review) IV therapy & peripheral access IV Medication Administration Acid Base Practice Practice and review Rubric for IV Medication Administration w/Alaris Pump
Wed 9/23 Clinical units as assigned
Fri 9/25 Check off for IV medication administration
Wed 9/30 Clinical units as assigned
Fri 10/2 ATI Skills modules Videos Central Venous Access Device Closed Chest Drainage Practice and review rubric for Central Venous Access Device and Practice Skill
Wed 10/7 Clinical units as assigned
Midterm Clinical Evaluations
Fri 10/9 Check off for Central Venous Access Device
Wed 10/14 Clinical units as assigned
Fri 10/16 ATI Skills modules Video Airway Management Oral/Nasal suctioning Oxygen delivery devices Trach care Trach suctioning Additional Videos on Blackboard Review skill & rubrics for Trach care and airway suction skill check off.
Wed 10/21 Clinical units as assigned
Fri 10/23 Trach care and airway suction check offs
Wed 10/28 Clinical units as assigned
Fri 10/30 ATI Skills modules Videos Enteral tube feeding Nasogastric tube Practice and review Rubric for NG tube insertion and removal
Wed 11/4 Clinical units as assigned
Fri 11/6 NG Tube Insertion & Removal check offs
Wed 11/11 No Clinicals-Veterans Day Holiday
Fri 11/13 Simulations in Masternick Lab
Wed 11/18 Clinical units as assigned
Fri 11/20 Proctored Fundamentals ATI
Wed 11/25 Thanksgiving Holiday – NO CLINICALS
Fri 11/27 Thanksgiving Holiday – NO LABS
Wed 12/2 Clinical units as assigned
Final Clinical Evaluations
Fri 12/4 Retake proctored fundamentals ATI as needed
Wed 12/9 Finals Week - No clincials
Fri 12/11 Finals Week-No Labs

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning. 

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