Foundations of Nursing II

At the end of this course, the student should be able to: 1. explain the communication process and relevance of effective communication in patient care; 2. discuss the theoretical basis for needs of patients; 3. explain the role of the nurse in helping clients meet basic needs for health; 4. describe measures appropriate for modification of patients’ environment of care; 5. apply safety and comfort measures to meet needs of patients; 6. demonstrate proficiency in observation, reporting and recording; and 7. educate patients on the basic tenets of healthy living.

Client teaching and learning environment. Communication in health care. Assessment of vital signs. Asepsis. Skin integrity and wound care. Theories in nursing. Needs of patients and actions to meet such needs including promotion of physical health, physical activity, exercise and sleep. Nutrition for improved health. Administration of drugs (oral, injection and other routes). Intravenous infusions. Blood transfusion. Body physiological processes including elimination, oxygenation and circulation. The basic nursing procedures. Administration of oxygen. Care of tracheostomy. Nasogastric tube feeding. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Laboratory practical and demonstration for clinical skills of basic nursing procedures. Pre and postoperative care.