Medical Surgical Nursing II (LPN 132)

Term: 2020-2021 School Year Summer Term

Faculty

Mr. Dustin PepperShow MyInfo popup for Mr. Dustin Pepper

dustin.pepper@southeasttech.edu

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.

Schedule

Mon-Fri, 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM (5/17/2021 - 7/23/2021) Location: SF SULLI 226

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