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
The outcomes for the Nursing program are based on the Core Concepts: Communicator (C); Provider of Care (POC); Manager of Care (MOC); and Professional (P). Progress is assessed throughout the 2-year program culminating in a professional portfolio.
- Communicate effectively to deliver relevant, accurate and complete information to patients, families, and the healthcare team. (C)
- Deliver safe and effective physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual care to the whole person in a variety of settings. (POC.1)
- Plan, initiate, and evaluate patient teaching including assessment of current knowledge, use of appropriate materials and techniques. (POC.2)
- Demonstrate clinical decision-making based on best current evidence, clinical expertise, and the nursing process to develop safe plans of care in a variety of settings. (MOC)
- Assume responsibility and accountability in the practice of registered nursing as defined by the professional standards and codes of nursing. (P.1)
- Demonstrate effective collaboration within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve educational and institutional growth (P.2)
Additionally, a Dosage Calculation Exam must be passed each quarter with a score of 90% or greater to continue in the program. A student may retake this exam one time only. The Dosage Calculation Exam score is not included in the “Unit Tests” grade.
Will assess PO4 Deliver safe and effective physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual care to the whole person in a variety of settings