NURS 101: Foundations of Nursing I

Download as PDF
Class Program
Nursing
Credits
1
Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
1
Course ID
089203
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

An introduction to concepts fundamental to the art and science of nursing. Discussion/application of evidence-based strategies for physical, nutritional, cultural, and psychosocial assessment of clients. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse in promoting client safety, and in achieving optimal client outcomes.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance to the Nursing Program and concurrent enrollment with the following:  NURS 121, NURS 141, NURS 151, NURS 161, PHIL 105, NUTR 105, PSYC 105, PHARM 101

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner

  3. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner

  3. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

Core Topics

Nursing Concepts:

  • COGNITION 
  • DIVERSITY 
  • ELIMINATION 
  • GAS EXCHANGE 
  • HEALTH PROMOTION 
  • INFECTION 
  • INTRACRANIAL REGULATION 
  • MENTAL HEALTH 
  • MOBILITY 
  • NUTRITION 
  • PAIN 
  • PERFUSION 
  • SAFETY 
  • SELF-MANAGEMENT 
  • SENSORY PERCEPTION 
  • SEXUALITY 
  • THERMOREGULATION 
  • TISSUE INTEGRITY 

Please see the WVC Nursing Handbook for concept definitions, exemplars, and examples used in WVC Nursing CBC Curriculum.