NU 320 :

Department

Faculty of Nursing

Academic Program

Bachelor in Science in Nursing

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

NU 213

Overview

This course is design to impart an understanding of current pain theories relevant to the biopsychosocial, holistic model of pain management to achieve optimal quality of life.

It also describes local and systemic infections, the effects of inflammation, description and purpose of inflammation. It also deals with the earliest response to pathogens, how pathogen enters the body and can cause diseases as well as cellular aberrations.

The course also deals with the principles and techniques of nursing care managements of sick clients across the lifespan in any setting with fluid, electrolytes and acid-base imbalance, cellular aberrations and neoplastic conditions and problems in oxygenation.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

1- Define, state the characteristics, classification, sources of pain and stress and state the characteristics, classification and sources of pain and stress.

2- Understand the difference of acquired and innate immune response and recognize the importance of vaccination.

3- Define cancer and identify the classification and etiology of tumor cells and differentiate malignant from benign cancer.

4- Define terms related to fluid, electrolytes and hydrogen balance

5- Identify people who are at risk of developing FE imbalances and identify the specific imbalance that they are likely to occur.

6- Identify the various respiratory problems and the different treatment to manage these respiratory disorders.

7- State the risk factors in the development of respiratory disorders.

Mental skills:

1- Discuss the pain pathway and nurse’s role in the non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic management of pain.

2- Explain the following: Psychological and physiologic responses to stress, cellular Adaptation to Stress, and how the Organs are affected by stress.

3- Discuss the basic immune and inflammatory response.

4- Explain the prevention, detection, development and treatment of cancer.

5- Describe and categorize the etiologic factors, Clinical manifestations that underline each fluid and electrolyte imbalance.

6- Discuss the general concepts of Fluid & Electrolyte (FE) compartments, distribution, functions, osmolality & normal exchange of each.

7- Discuss the various Clinical manifestations, management and preventive measures for Respiratory disorders.

Scientific and professional skills:

1- Perform proper assessment with the use of the different assessment tools, modalities and techniques in the following conditions: pain and stress, inflammation and immunologic disorders, cancer, fluid and electrolyte imbalance and respiratory problems.

2- Formulate a comprehensive plan of care for Patients’ in the following conditions: pain and stress, inflammation and immunologic disorders, cancer, fluid and electrolyte imbalance and oxygenation related to respiratory problems.

3- Demonstrate proper techniques of IV therapy, preparation of chemotherapy drugs, wound dressing and oxygenation and suctioning.

4- Apply appropriate nursing care management using the nursing process approach to individual clients with the following problems on: pain and stress, inflammation and immunologic disorders, cancer, fluid and electrolyte imbalance and respiratory problems

5- Apply systematic and scientific documentation of actions and care given to clients.

General skills

1- Modify strategies in the management and treatment of pain and stress, cancer, immunology and Inflammatory disorders, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and respiratory problems through the cooperation of the client, the significant others and community

2- Accept professional responsibility in the care of patients in pain and stress and with cancer, immunology and Inflammatory disorders, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and respiratory problems.

3- Develop the ability to interview individuals who are in in pain and patients with cancer, Immunologic and inflammatory disorders, fluid and electrolyte imbalance and respiratory problems.

4- Collaborate with other members of the health Team.

5- Participate in the plan of care with the other members of the health care team.

Teaching and learning methods

· Lecture /discussion .

· Group Dynamics

· Participative Discussion (Recitation)

· Laboratory Exercises

· Video Presentations

· Demonstrations-Return demonstrations

Methods of assessments

• Midterm exam 32%.

• Quizzes & Attendance 18%.

• Final exam 50%.

Course Outline

Pain and Stress Management

Inflammation & Immunology

Oncology/Cancer: Nursing Management in Cancer Care

Fluid and Electrolyte: Balance and Distribution

Gas Exchange and Respiratory Function (Respi)

Application of food exchange list (FEL) and sample menu