Master Resource Outline

 

Course Title: NRSG 327 Foundations of Nursing Care

Credits: 2 (lecture)

Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring

Prerequisites: BIOH 201/211, HDFS 101, BIOM 250/251

Corequisites: NRSG 329 or consent of instructor

 

Course Description:

This course introduces the application of nursing principles, concepts and fundamental skills for the care of the individual needing assistance. Safe, quality nursing care begins with the application of knowledge, skills, attitudes and cultural sensitivity to patient-centered care. Learners will apply assessment data and cues to develop the clinical judgment needed in the nursing process. Effective and therapeutic communication includes obtaining and conveying relevant information via oral, written, and electronic methods to collaborate with clients, their support systems and the healthcare team.

Catalog Course Description:

This course introduces the application of nursing principles, concepts and fundamental skills for safe quality nursing care. Learners use assessment data, clinical judgment and therapeutic communication to plan and provide for effective nursing care.

 

Course Objectives:

  1. Integrate knowledge, skills, and technology from previous courses and experiences in the sciences and humanities to the art and science of patient-centered care.
  2. Incorporate assessment findings, data, cues, and critical thinking to the nursing process.
  3. Apply concepts of physiological and psychosocial responses, safety, and nursing judgment to promoting health in nursing care.
  4. Explain accurate, therapeutic, and timely oral, written, and electronic communication to facilitate interactions with clients, their support persons, and the healthcare team.
  5. Relate the components the professional nurse’s role, skills, and responsibilities in pharmacological management, including information technology to patient-centered, safe care.
  6. Describe attitude and behaviors consistent with professional nursing values in providing compassionate, culturally sensitive, and ethical nursing care.

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completing this class the student will be able to:

  1. Describe steps and rationales in the performance of nursing care that adheres to safety standards and current evidence-based practice.
  2. Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills to build rapport with individuals and their support persons to address disease prevention, health promotion, maintenance, and restoration.
  3. Discuss assessment findings, data, and cues into the nursing plan of care.

 

AACN Competencies 

This course introduces:

1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the discipline of nursing’s distinctive perspective and where shared perspectives exist with other disciplines.

1.2 Apply theory and research-based knowledge from the arts, humanities, and sciences.

1.3 Demonstrate clinical judgement founded on a broad knowledge base.

2.1 Engage with the individual in establishing a caring relationship.

2.2 Communicate effectively with patients (individuals, families, and groups.

2.3 Perform an assessment.

2.4 Diagnose actual or potential health problems and needs.

2.5 Develop a plan of care.

2.6 Demonstrate accountability for care delivery.

2.7 Evaluate outcomes of care.

4.2 Integrate best evidence into nursing practice.

5.2 Contribute to a culture of patient safety

5.3 Contribute to a culture of provider and workplace safety

6.1 Communicate in a manner that supports a partnership approach to care delivery.

6.3 Use knowledge of nursing and other professions to address the healthcare needs of patients and populations.

7.1 Apply knowledge of systems to work effectively across the continuum of care.

8.1 Describe information and communication technology tools used in the care of patients, communities, and populations.

 

AACN Threads

  • Diversity
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Communication
  • Clinical Judgement

 

Recommended Content and Concepts

  1. Basic Nursing Care
    1. Infection control
    2. Asepsis
    3. Safety, security and emergency preparedness
      1. Common hazards
      2. Safety devices 
      3. Restraints
    4. Medication delivery
  2. Nursing Process
    1. Critical thinking, clinical judgment and patient-centered care
    2. Assessment
    3. Diagnosing
    4. Planning
    5. Implementation
    6. Evaluation
  3. Communication
    1. Professional therapeutic
    2. Documentation
    3. Reporting
    4. Teaching-learning principles
  4. Physiological Needs and Care
    1. Vital Signs
    2. Oxygenation
    3. Comfort
    4. Hygiene
    5. Intake/Output & Nutrition
    6. Elimination/Specimen Collection
    7. Mobility/Immobility
    8. Skin integrity/wound care

 

Suggested Student Learning Activities 

  • Laboratory introduction of skills with return demonstration
  • Clinical applications of nursing process and skills
  • Development of nursing care plans
  • Chart review
  • Role plays
  • Case studies
  • Demonstrations
  • Patient interviews
  • Utilization of informatics
  • Reading assignments
  • Literature searches
  • Cooperative learning
  • Presentations
  • Clinical conferences
  • Videos
  • Simulation/dramatization
  • Virtual simulation

 

Approved by UAAC: 11/24/2020

Approved by Faculty: 9/28/2020