NUR 1022C

NUR 1022C

NUR 1022C - Foundations of Nursing Care

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I. Introduction to Nursing

A. Nursing role and Scope

B. Nursing History

C. Nursing Organizations

D. Health Care System

E. Theoretical Basis of Nursing Practice

1. Application of Gulf Coast Community College curriculum framework

F. Nursing Management/Leadership

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II. Introduction to the Nursing Process

A. Assessment

B. Analysis (determination of nursing diagnoses)

C. Planning

D. Intervention

E. Evaluation

III. Assessment and Management of Basic Needs

A. Physiological Needs

1. Assessment Techniques

2. Health Promotion Strategies

(NEEDS: Maintenance of Integument, Mobility/Activity, Rest/Sleep, Nutrition, Elimination, Oxygenation, Sensation/Perception, Safety)

B. Psychosocial Needs

1. Cultural Care and Spiritual Health

2. Self-concept and Human Sexuality

3. Values

4. Family Context in Nursing

C. Health and Illness

D. Stress/Adaptation

1. Personal Stress Management

2. Personal Health Choices

E. Legal and Ethical Concerns in Nursing

IV. Communication Skills

A. Communication Process

B. Barriers and Facilitators to Effective Communication

C. Coping (defense) mechanisms

D. Helping Role/Problem Solving

E. Management and Leadership Communication

V. Applied Math (Self-paced Independent Study Unit)

(This course is also offered as a 1 credit hour Distance Education course, NUR 1143. A student is given credit within the foundations course for successful completion of this content through NUR 1143).

VI. Medical Terminology (Self-paced Independent Study Unit)

(This course is also offered as a 2 credit hour Distance Education course, OST 1257. A student is given credit within the foundations course for successful completion of this content through OST 1257).

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