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May 12, 2024
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PNP 1214 - Fundamentals of Nursing 14 Credits
This course provides an introduction to curricular concepts, practical nurse roles and the development of fundamental concepts, skills, and the legal/ethical principles in delivering safe and effective nursing care across the adult life span. Subsequent courses are built upon the concepts and skills learned in this course and integrates the relation of medical-surgical conditions and effects on the normal aging process. Opportunities will be provided for the delivery of patient-centered care in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. The clinical component includes fundamentals of nursing principles and skills in the delivery of care to the adult and older adult with medical-surgical conditions in a variety of settings (e.g., laboratory, acute, sub-acute, long term care); introducing nutrition, safety, comfort, and preventive measures in the promotion of health. Clinical research may be required concerning patient care, medications, treatments including diet therapy and procedures.
Prerequisite: PNP 1225 Anatomy And Physiology or BIOL 2224 Anatomy & Physiology I* , and BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II*
Corequisite: PNP 1232 Mental Health Nursing and PNP 1342 Pharmacology
Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate nursing skills using the basic scientific and technical knowledge to provide safe patient care. (PLO 2)
2. Describe the characteristics and responsibilities of the practical nurse. (PLO 7)
3. Use therapeutic communication when collaborating with patients and the health care team. (PLO 1, 4)
4. Demonstrate ability to follow instructions and exercise judgment within the scope of the practical nurse. (PLO 7)
5. Differentiate between cultures to individualize client care. (PLO 8)
6. Identify abuse and neglect issues and the role of the mandated reporter. (PLO 7)
7. Recognize infection control practices in both lab demonstration and clinical rotations to provide safe quality nursing care. (PLO 2)
8. Utilize basic nursing process for clinical decision making in patient care. (PLO 3)
9. Demonstrate the knowledge and competency according to the required competency level in: (PLO 2) (a) Vital Signs, (b) Physical Assessment, (c) Donning Sterile Gloves, (d) Sterile Dressing, (e) Foley Catheterization
10. Meets all clinical learning objectives. (PLO 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8)
11. Meets simulation learning objectives. (PLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 8)
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