Focus is on fundamental nursing theory for the practice of nursing upon which the Level IADN Nursing student may apply the nursing process to identify and meet the cultural, physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of the adult and geriatric client.
Prerequisites
Admission into the Level I AD Nursing Program.
Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to demonstrate the following knowledge or skills:
- Compare types of theories (nursing and science based) and the application to nursing practice. (P.1)
- Identify the physiological, psychological, and mental changes related to aging. (POC.1)
- Discuss fundamental nursing concepts related to physical and psychosocial care of patients across the lifespan. (POC.1)
- Describe components of physical, psychosocial and spiritual assessment for the adult patient. (POC.1)
- Demonstrate beginning clinical judgment and problem-solving skills through exploration of the nursing process. (MOC)
- Utilize assessment data to construct potential and actual care plans for patients/clients across the lifespan. (MOC)
- Recognize pertinent components related to infection control (POC.1)
- Explain the stages of sleep, negative effects of sleep disturbances on healing, and developmental changes of sleep across the life span. (POC.1).
- Discuss aspects of health behaviors, physiological responses, and psychological responses to stress, death, and the dying process. (POC.1)
- Identify principles and concepts of learning and teaching.(POC.2)
IO1 Communication: Communicate effectively to deliver relevant, accurate and complete information to patients, families, and the healthcare team.
1. Introduction to Nursing
2. Elimination and Geriatric Focus
3. Beginning Health Assessment
4. Beginning Nursing Process
5. Contextualizing Health Assessment and Nursing Process
6. Applying Health Assessment and Nursing Process
7. Health Management and Safety
8. Sleep, Rest, Pain Perception and Complementary Therapies
9. Palliative Care, Loss and Grieving, and Stress and Stress Management
10. Patient Education