MASTER RESOURCE OUTLINE

Credits: 4 (2 lecture; 2 clinical laboratory) 

Semesters offered: F, Sp, Su 

Prerequisites: BIOH201, BIOH 211, FCS101, BIOM 250 

Co-requisites: NRSG 238 or consent of instructor 

Course Description

Application of nursing principles,conceptsand related skills for care of the individual needing assistance. The clinical decision-making process will be utilized in the provision of nursing care in clinical settings. 

CourseObjectives:The studentwill: 

  1. Utilizeclinical decision making in the provision of care for a variety of clients acrossthe lifespan. (F 3;T1, 2, 7)
  2. Demonstrate application of basic nursing skills. (F4; T6, 8, 10)
  3. Integrate principles of safety and delegation in the delivery of nursing care.(F5) 
  4. Incorporate concepts of health promotion, cultural sensitivity, and advocacy in the provision of care across the lifespan. (F9; T2,4) 
  5. Demonstrate accurate written and verbal communication with team members and clients. (T 11) 
  6. Integrate teaching-learning principles in the careprocess.(F 11;T 2) 
  7. Students will demonstrate behaviors that are congruent with the MSU Code of Conduct,CON Student Handbook, ANA Code of Ethics, Scope and Standards of Practice and Social Policy Statements in all class related interactions. (F 6, 8, 11; T 4, 5, 6, 11) 
  8. Discuss the current state of research related to basic nursing concepts and clientcare principles.  (F 7;T 3) 
  9. Demonstrate beginning level proficiency with information technology. (F 12;T 10) 

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will perform basic nursing skills. 
  2. Students will describe the components of the nursing process. 
  3. Students will describe therapeutic communication and teaching techniques. 
  4. Students will demonstrate basic understanding of nursing documentation. 

Recommended Content and Concepts

A. Safety 

Safety devices in client care, avoidance of hazards in the clinical setting, use of restraints 

B. Medical-surgicalasepsis 

Application of infection control measures 

C. Body mechanics, mobility/immobility 

Apply proper positioning and mobility techniques, including range of motion exercises, transferring, ambulation and use of assistive devices 

D. Hygiene (including bathing, bed making, bed pans, perineal hygiene) 

E. Vital signs 

F. Wound care 

Assessment of wound, basic dressings, hot/cold applications, suture/staple removal 

G.Teaching-learning principles 

H.Therapeuticcommunication -Basic communication principles; provision of teaching, emotional and physical support in preparation for therapeutic procedures; concepts of touch 

I. Documentation (SOAP note) and Communication (SBAR)components 

J.Clinical decision making, nursing process, scientificprocess 

K.Other skills: 

Feeding, aspiration risks Care of nasogastric tubes Spirometry 

Catheterization and retention urinary catheter care, specimen collection from catheters Specimen collection-stool, clean catch urine, wound culture 

Intake and output calculation and recording 

Suggested Student Learning Activities

Laboratory introduction of skills with return demonstration Clinical applications of nursing process and skills Development of nursing care plans 

Chart review Role plays Case studiesDemonstrations 

Patient interviews Utilization of informatics Reading assignments Literature searches Cooperative learning Presentations 

Clinical conferences 

 

Approved by UAAC: April 20, 2020  

Approved by Faculty: May 11, 2020