LPN 132 2C - Med Surgical Nursing II

Help

Course Information

Medical Surgical Nursing II (LPN 132)

Term: 2019-2020 School Year Summer Term

Faculty

Mrs. Britney Mower
Mrs. Britney MowerShow MyInfo popup for Mrs. Britney Mower
Email address is hidden, click here to email

STI Position:

LPN Instructor


Education Background:

  • B.S. Nursing, University of Texas, 2016
  • A.S. Nursing, Western Iowa Tech, 2010
  • Diploma, Licensed Practical Nursing, Southeast Technical Institute, 2009

STI Department:

Nursing Department


Professional Experience:

  • Critical Care
  • Women's Center/Postpartum
  • GI Outpatient Procedural Center
  • Pediatric Residency Program
Mr. Dustin Pepper
Mr. Dustin PepperShow MyInfo popup for Mr. Dustin Pepper

Faculty Bio:

Dustin Pepper, BSN, has worked with cardiology/telemetry patients and currently works in the Intensive Care Unit. He holds many nursing certifications in a wide variety of areas. He received his Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from South Dakota State University, and is working towards his Master's Degree in Nursing. Dustin has taught numerous health classes at Southeast Technical Institute and holds a post-secondary credential from the South Dakota Board of Education.  He currently works as an LPN instructor.


Email all faculty members

Description

This course includes and expands on the knowledge from prior courses with a focus on health and illness in adults while continuing to utilize nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions, patient outcomes, and the nursing process. Students will use patient centered care, evidenced based practice, quality improvement initiatives, and the LPN scope of practice to provide a safe plan of care. Topics include patients experiencing gastrointestinal, genitourinary, endocrine, mental health, cardiac, neurological, reproductive, and respiratory disorders with special considerations discussed on the effects of aging. Prerequisite: First semester coursework