RNUR 1010 - Basic Concepts in Nursing

Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met

1.0         Identify critical thinking skills and evidence-based practice to implement the planning and implementation components of the nursing process.

              (I, II, III, V, VI, VII)

Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met

Clinical Reasoning Case Study week 11- 14;

Skills Testing weeks 5, 11;

Test #3 week 9;

Clinical Performance week 15

2.0         Define the components of the stress adaptation process within the context of the health continuum.

              (I, II, IV, V)

Therapeutic Communication Paper week 5;

Clinical Reasoning Case Study week 10 or 11;

Test #2 week 6;

Final Exam week 16;

Clinical Performance week 15

3.0         Obtain, reports, and documents client care data using various health information systems with assistance.

              (I, II, III, IV, VI, VII)

Clinical Performance in nursing home week 8 & acute care setting week 15;

Test #2 week 6;

Final Exam week 16;

Clinical Performance week 15

4.0         Use the nursing process and evidence-based practice with faculty guidance in planning and implementing care of older adults with various health stressors interfering with basic human needs.

              (I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Clinical Reasoning Paper weekly week 4-7, weeks 9-11; Clinical Reasoning Case Study week 9-11;

Clinical Performance week 15;

Test #1 week 3;

Test #2 week 6;

Final Exam week 16

5.0         Apply psychosocial principles to interpersonal relationships.

              (I, II, IV, V)

Therapeutic Communication Paper week 5;

 Clinical Reasoning Case Study week 9-11;,

Test #1 week 3;

Final Exam week 16;

Clinical Performance week 15

6.0         Apply basic principles of nutritional therapy.

              (I, II, III, V, VI)

Mini Nutritional assessment weeks 3-6

Diet Presentation week 11;

 Clinical Reasoning Case Study week 9-11;

Test #4 week 12;

Clinical Performance week 15

7.0          Apply knowledge of pharmacology and the principles of drug administration, with guidance.

               (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)

IV Calculation Independent Study week 7;

IV Calculation Homework week 9;

Medication Simulation lab week 8,

Medication Administration week 9-14;

Clinical Reasoning Case studS week 9-11;

Test #3 week 9;

Test #4 week 12;

Final Exam week 15

8.0         Identify the developmental levels and tasks associated with residents in the extended care setting.

              (I, II, IV, V, VI)

Growth and Development Tool

Growth & Development Homework week 9;

Clinical Reasoning Case Study week 9-11;

Test #3 week 9;

Final Exam week 16

9.0         Demonstrate physical assessment skills.

              (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)

Skills Testing weeks 5 & 11;

Clinical Performance week 15

10.0       Identify the role of the nurse in various health care settings.

              (I, II, III, IV, VI, VII)

Role of the Nurse Homework week 1;

Test #1 week 3;

Final Exam week 16;

Clinical Performance week 15

11.0       Apply basic principles of medical asepsis and follows infection control guidelines.

              (I, II, V, VI, VII)

Skills Testing weeks 5 & 11;

Test #3 week 9;

Final Exam week 16;

Clinical Performance week 15

12.0       perform nursing procedures safely according to criteria listed on critical skill sheets.

               (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)

Skills Testing weeks 5 & 11;

Clinical Performance week 15

13.0       Identify cultural factors, with faculty guidance, affecting the older adults’ response to health care.

              (I, II, IV, VI, VII)

Cultural Background Tool

Final Exam week 16;
Clinical Performance week 15

14.0       Practice within ethical/legal boundaries when implementing care.

              (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)

HIPAA video and Test during orientation day;

Clinical Performance week 15;

Test #3 week 9;

Final Exam week 16

15.0       Comply with program requirements.

              (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII) 

Daily Clinical Progress Tool

All Tests and Final Exam;

Clinical Performance week 15

Weeks

Topics

1

Nursing Process: Overview, Assessment & Nursing Diagnosis (Basic Concepts)

Therapeutic Communication (Mental Health and Behavioral Adjustment)

Nursing Process: Planning, Outcomes, Interventions (Basic Concepts)

Standard Precautions, MSDS, Isolation techniques (Safety and Security)

Lifts/ positioning (Activity and Rest)

Environmental safety (Safety and Security)

Vital signs (Oxygenation)

2

Vital Signs (Oxygenation)

Teds/bandages/binders/FSBS (Safety and Security)

K-pad/heat & cold (Safety and Security)

Oxygen, pulse oximetry, oral suction (Oxygenation)

Skin assessment & pressure ulcers (Safety and Security)

3

Skin assessment & surgical wound healing (Safety and Security)

Nursing care with diagnostic Testing Safety and Security)

Nursing Process: Evaluation & practice Basic Concepts) (Basic Concepts)

Neurological assessment (Oxygenation)

Neurocirculatory assessment (Activity and Rest)

Abdominal assessment (Nutrition and Elimination)

Respiratory assessment, Heart sounds (Oxygenation)

4

Health, wellness, stress & coping (Mental Health and Behavioral Adjustment)

Basic human needs & curriculum threads (Basic Concepts)

Nursing history & Role of the Nurse (Basic concepts)

Physical assessment height, weight, data collection Basic Concepts)

5

Documentation (Safety and Security)

Bowel function & stressors (Nutrition and Elimination)

Enemas & bowel function procedures (Nutrition and Elimination)

6

Gerontology, organic brain syndrome, dementia (Basic Concepts)

Geriatric assessment (Mental Health and Behavioral Adjustment)

Diet, I&O, encouraging & restricting fluids (Nutrition and Elimination)

7

Gerontology, organic brain syndrome, dementia (Basic Concepts)

Ethical-Legal (Basic Concepts)

Critical thinking Basic Concepts)

Injection sites (Safety and Security)

Preparing & administering injections

8

Teaching & learning, developmental levels, discharge planning (Safety and Security, Mental Health and Behavioral Adjustments)

Transition to the hospital (Basic Concepts)

Preparing medications (Safety and Security)

IV calculations (Safety and Security)

9

Body defense mechanisms (Safety and Security)

Medication administration simulation (Safety and Security)

10

Pre-op care, incentive spirometry, skin prep (Safety and Security)

Common lab values (Safety and Security, Nutrition and Elimination)

Principles of surgical asepsis & sterile gloving (Safety and Security)

IV spike, priming tubing, discontinuing (Safety and Security)

11

Intraoperative care (Safety and Security)

Peri-operative developmental considerations (Safety and Security)

12

Postop care (Safety and Security)

Postop lab, incentive spirometry, turning, coughing, deep breathing (Safety and Security)

13

Pain assessment & management (Activity and Rest)

Nurse’s roles & boundaries (Safety and Security)

14

Sleep (Activity and Rest)

Grief and loss (Mental Health and Behavioral Adjustments)

Sexuality (Sexual Role Satisfaction)

Critical thinking lab (Basic Concepts)

15

Culture & spirituality (Basic Concepts)

Dressings and wound care (Safety and Security)