NU322-GN :

Department

Faculty of Nursing

Academic Program

Bachelor in Science in Nursing

Type

Compulsory

Credits

04

Prerequisite

NU 214

Overview

This course provides opportunities for actual hospital experiences to ensure that competencies are developed in the nursing care management of clients with problems in oxygenation (Respiratory), fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance, inflammatory process, immunologic reactions, infection, cellular aberrations, pain and stress.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding:

1.Recalls nursing skills learned in preparation for clinical practice

2.Determine the types of various physical assessment needed by the client in various situations

3.Recognizes nursing responsibilities related to the practice of nursing skills

Mental skills:

1.Discuss the specific rationales involved for every nursing procedures

2.Determine the scope of care to be given to the client in the performance of the nursing procedures

3.Distinguishes equipment and materials needed for every nursing procedures

4.Discuss some neurologic conditions Signs and symptoms, nursing management and treatment

5.Determine some respiratory conditions based on proper assessment and quality nursing care

Scientific and professional skills:

1.Demonstrate properly and correctly basic nursing skills needed in an Emergency, respiratory problem, cardiac disorders, endocrine disorders

2.Demonstrate competency in the performance of specific nursing procedures on specific cases

3.Demonstrate skills in the care of client with medical conditions

General skills:

1.Exhibits appreciation the value of nursing care to other members of the health team

2.Develop ability to deal with different kinds of client, paramedical team in care for client with cardiac, respiratory ,endocrine and cancer related disorders

3.Design Nursing Care Plan to client with cardiovascular conditions, respiratory problems, endocrine problems and oncologic conditions

4.Design aseptic techniques related to patients who will undergo surgery

5.Present a Case study of client with medical conditions

Teaching and learning methods

1. Lecture-discussion

2. Demonstrations of basic procedures

3. Video presentations

4. Graded return demonstrations

5. Actual performance of basic procedures in area assigned

Methods of assessments

1.Midterm exam 40%

2.Final exam 60%