Faculty: INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE PGROGRAMS This major provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of internal diseases nursing, focusing on the care and management of patients with chronic and acute internal medical conditions. Students will explore key topics such as pathophysiology, patient assessment, treatment planning, and patient education. The major emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to prepare students for careers in medical-surgical nursing, critical care, and related fields. **Learning Objectives:** - Understand the fundamental principles of internal diseases nursing and their role in patient care. - Develop skills in assessing and managing patients with internal medical conditions. - Learn techniques for developing and implementing patient care plans. - Explore the principles of pathophysiology and their application in nursing practice. - Understand the impact of patient education and advocacy on health outcomes. - Analyze the challenges and opportunities of working in internal diseases nursing. - Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills to address challenges in patient care. **Major Outline:** 1. **Introduction to Internal Diseases Nursing** - Overview of internal diseases nursing, its history, and its significance in healthcare. 2. **Pathophysiology of Internal Diseases** - Fundamentals of pathophysiology, including the study of disease processes and their effects on the body. - Techniques for understanding and applying pathophysiology in nursing practice. 3. **Patient Assessment and Diagnosis** - Principles of patient assessment, including physical examination and diagnostic testing. - Techniques for accurately diagnosing and monitoring internal medical conditions. 4. **Treatment Planning and Implementation** - Overview of treatment planning, including medication management and therapeutic interventions. - Techniques for implementing and evaluating patient care plans. 5. **Patient Education and Advocacy** - Fundamentals of patient education, including health promotion and disease prevention. - Techniques for advocating for patients and supporting their health needs. 6. **Ethics and Professional Practice in Nursing** - Overview of ethical and professional considerations in internal diseases nursing. - Techniques for ensuring ethical and professional conduct in patient care. 7. **Specialized Topics in Internal Diseases Nursing** - Principles of specialized topics, including cardiology, endocrinology, and gastroenterology nursing. - Techniques for conducting in-depth research on specialized topics. 8. **Emerging Trends in Internal Diseases Nursing** - Impact of emerging trends, such as telemedicine and personalized medicine, on internal diseases nursing. - Techniques for integrating new trends into nursing practice. **Assessment Methods:** - Clinical practice and patient care projects to evaluate practical skills. - Written assignments and research papers to assess knowledge of pathophysiology and patient assessment. - Presentations and reports on treatment planning and patient education. - Participation in group projects and nursing simulations. **Recommended Textbooks:** - "Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems" by Sharon L. Lewis, Shannon Ruff Dirksen, and Margaret McLean Heitkemper. - "Pathophysiology: The Biologic Basis for Disease in Adults and Children" by Kathryn L. McCance and Sue E. Huether. - "Patient Education: A Practical Approach" by Sally H. Rankin and Karen Duffy Stallings. **Prerequisites:** Basic knowledge of nursing and medical principles is recommended. This major is suitable for students in nursing, healthcare, and related fields. **Major Duration:** Typically, this major runs for four academic years, with a combination of lectures, clinical practice, and practical exercises. **Certification:** Upon successful completion, students may receive a degree in Internal Diseases Nursing, depending on the program and institution. **Target Audience:** This major is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in nursing, healthcare, and related fields, as well as professionals seeking to enhance their skills in internal diseases nursing. This major prepares students and professionals to excel in the field of internal diseases nursing, leveraging theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and an understanding of emerging trends to provide high-quality care for patients with internal medical conditions.