NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY
College of Allied Health and NursingNursing DepartmentFall
2014
MAJOR: NURSING
COURSE NAME: Concepts Applied to Nursing
COURSE CODE: NRSG 261
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 4
NUMBER OF HOURS: 90NAME OF LECTURERS: Mr Patrick
Mckenzie&Mrs Natanya Bent-BurtonEMAIL ADDRESS(ES):
[email protected]/[email protected] TIME:
Mondays 8:am-11amOFFICE HOURS: Monday 3:30pm-5:00pm PREREQUISITES:
Successful completion of first year courses
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the student to basic nursing skills. It
focuses on concepts of caring, body image, pain, loss, grief and
the grieving process, dying and death, immobility and chronicity.
The student is introduced to hospitalization and the nurses
responsibility in relation to surgical interventions is also
examined.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the meaning of medical terminologies;
2. Demonstrate understanding of key concepts, terms and
definitions relating to nursing;
3. Comprehend the components of the Nursing Process;
4. Appreciate the role of the nurse in the therapeutic
relationship;
5. Utilize health-illness concepts to give support to
individuals and families in times of crisis;
6. Understand the effects of immobility and chronicity on the
individual;
7. Utilize the knowledge of nursing process in the promotion and
maintenance of health in immobility and chronic illness;
8. Examine the forces creating illness;
9. Utilize knowledge gained to assist the patient and family to
cope with hospitalization;
10. Apply the concepts of pre- and post-operative care while
providing care to the patient in need of surgical
intervention.INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING OUTCOME:
For to one is given the word of wisdom through the spirit, to
another the word of knowledge through the same spirit, to another
gifts of healing by the same spirit, to another faith by the same
spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to
another discerning of spirits, to another different kinds of
tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the
same spirit works all these things distributing to each one
individually as he wills. (1 Cor. 12:8-11)
NCU Values and attitudes: Focus
1. Christlikeness
2. Integrity
3. Justice
Christlikeness:
I Patrick McKenzie and Natanya Bent-Burtn (instructors) and all
the students of Concepts applied to nursing class, commit to
exercising the highest levels of Christ-likeness in all actions
during this semester in relation to the following:
1. Handling student issues in a fair and equitable manner
2. Displaying honesty with submitted work
3. Displaying kindness to each other
4. Displaying humility, compassion and unselfishness to each
other
5. Showing confidence in all things through Christ who
strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
Integrity:
The Facilitator and students will undertake learning experiences
that exercise the highest level of integrity such as:
Honoring deadlines in submission of assignments
Practicing academic honesty with respects to the use of
published works and other intellectual property
Participating equally in group work and activities
Good stewardship of tools, equipment and other resources in the
teaching learning environment
Give fair evaluation to student work
Display proper deportment and conduct.
Justice:
The facilitator and all students will exercise the highest level
of justice and fairness in all actions related to this course in
the areas of:
Fair grading for task submitted for evaluation
Timely feedback and redress of inquiries, challenges, issues,
grouses
Impartial treatment of all students regardless of race, age,
religious affiliation, nationality or ethnicity.
Access to Computer and Internet Resources: completing these
course requirements necessitates regular access to computer
technology and the internet. If a student does not have a personal
computer with internet access, computers on the universitys main
campus and extension sites are available for student use.
Civility, Courtesy and respect: as professionals, mutual respect
is required; the instructor expects all class members to
communicate in a professional and courteous manner. While everyone
may feel passionate about a particular subject and is entitled to
his her opinions, classroom discourse must always be conducted in a
respectful and civil tone. No disrespectful of disparaging comments
about gender, ethnicity, religion, etc. will be tolerated.
Honor Code: regulations on plagiarism and other forms of
cheating are strictly enforced. Since engaging in either activity
may result in very serious penalties, including failing grades, or
dismissal from the university, you should endeavor to avoid such
activities. Any assignment of work submitted for this course must
not have been submitted for any other course. No written or
digitally authored work may be submitted for academic credit more
than once. If you have questions about how this may apply to an
assignment you are considering for this course, please ask the
facilitator for clarification.
Students with a disabling condition: any student who, because of
a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in
order to meet course requirements, should communicate with the
instructor in a timely manner, to seek such special considerations.
Students should present appropriate verification from the relevant
administrative office at the university. There is no guideline
indicating that special considerations be given prior to completion
of the existing university verification process.
CONTENT OUTLINEUNIT 1:
THE NURSING PROCESSHours:
10 Theory
15 Practical
Specific Objectives
At the end of the unit, the student will be able to:
1. Define the term problem-solving;
2. Describe the problem-solving process;
3. Define the term Nursing Process;
4. Identify the four phases of the Nursing Process;
5. List the four steps of the assessment phase;
6. Differentiate between nursing and medical diagnosis;
7. Describe ten elements of the nursing care plan as stated in
this unit.
8. Explain the four steps in planning of nursing care as
identified in this unit;
9. Explain how a nursing care plan is implemented;
10. Identify the purpose of evaluation of nursing care
plans;
11. State the methods used in the evaluation of nursing
care;
12. Explain the relationship between the problem solving method
and the nursing process;
13. Identify the elements of the discharge planning process;
14. Use the Nursing Process to collect data on selected
patients.
ContentA. Problem-solving
1. Definition
2. Process
Collection of data
Analysis of data
Statement of the problem
Formulation of the plan of action
Implementation of plan
Evaluation of outcomes
B. Nursing Process
1. Definition
2. Components
Assessment
Definition, purpose
Steps: collection of data- methods
Analysis of data
Evaluation of data
Identification of nursing problems
Nursing diagnosis-types, components, process
Nursing diagnosis vs. medical diagnosis
Planning
Definition, purpose
Elements: individualized care, comprehensive care
Steps
Establishing goals
Setting priorities
Determining resource personnel
Writing a plan of action
Implementation
Knowledge of goals
Delegation of authority
Care provision
Coordination
Communication with patient and family
Documentation
Evaluation
Definition
Purpose
Evaluation of care
Factors which affect achievement of goal (s)
Methods
Discharge planning
Definition
Process
Assessment
Referral system & referral
Coordination of care
Continuity of care
Follow-up care
Inter-sectoral coordination
Teaching/Learning Methodologies
Lecture/Discussion
Demonstrations
Role Play
Projects group, individual
Assignments on related topics
Student teachingAssessment /Evaluation Method
Quizzes
Group presentation
Sectional
Areas used for Learning
Classroom
Laboratory
Hospital
UNIT 2:NURSING CONCEPTS
Hours:7 Theory
Specific Objectives
At the end of the unit, the student will be able to:
1. Define medical terminologies;
2. Interpret medical terminologies;
3. Review the concept of therapeutic relationship;
4. Describe the characteristics of the therapeutic
relationship;
5. Discuss the therapeutic use of self in the therapeutic
relationship;
6. Discuss concepts and theories of caring;
7. Identify the phases of caring;
8. Describe comfort measures related to caring;
9. Explain the concepts and theories of body image, pain, loss,
grieving;
10. Explore the factors creating alterations to body image;
11. Explain the term pain threshold;
12. List the causes of pain;
13. Explain the concept of chronicity;
14. Identify predisposing factors to chronicity;
15. Explain the meaning of immobility and the effects of
immobility on body systems;
16. Discuss factors affecting patients response to chronic
illness;
17. Utilize the nursing process to assist patients with
interferences of body image, experiencing loss, management of pain,
problems of immobility, and chronic conditions in achieving and
maintaining optimum wellness;
18. Discuss the stages of the grieving process according to
George Engel;
19. Discuss E. Kubler-Ross stages of dying and death;
20. Describe the needs of the individual facing death;
21. Apply the nursing process in giving care to individuals who
are dying;
22. Identify the signs of death;
23. Demonstrate skills in caring for the body and the patients
possessions after death;
24. Demonstrate skills and the use of therapeutic relationship
in providing support to grieving individuals and families;
25. Discuss the importance of a post-mortem examination.
Content
A. Caring
1. Definition & interpretation
Medical terminologies
Caring
Therapeutic relationship
2. Review of therapeutic relationship
Therapeutic use of self
3. Characteristics of caring
Rapport
Trust
Empathy
Acceptance
Empowerment
Active listing
Compassion
Non-judgemental
Honesty
4. Phases of caring
Pre-interaction
Introductory
Working
Termination
5. Comfort measures
Physical
Environmental
Spiritual
Social
B. Concepts
1. Body image
Definitions
Theories
Development
Factors creating alteration in body image
Nursing interventions related to body image interference
2. Pain
Definition
Theories
Components
Reception of stimulus
Perception
Reaction
Types
Superficial
Deep
Referred
Projected
Phantom
Causes
Chemical irritant
Ischemia
Mechanical trauma
Heat and cold
Psychogenic
Nature
Factors influencing perception of pain
Socio-cultural
Emotional state
Physical condition
Previous pain experience
Gender
Pain management
3. Loss
Definition
Types and sources
Loss of aspects of oneself
Loss of external objects
Loss of loved or valued person
Nursing needs of individual
Nursing interventions
4. Grief
Definition
Characteristics
Shock & disbelief
Sadness & emptiness
Physiological changes
Pre-occupation with image of the deceased
Feeling of guilt
Irritability & anger
Types
Anticipatory
Absent or inhibited
5. Grieving process
Stages of grieving (George Engel)
Shock & disbelief
Development awareness
Restitution & recovery
6. Dying & death
Definition
Dying
Death
Stages of dying (Kubler-Ross)
Needs of the dying patient
Care of the dying
Signs of death
Post-death activities
Care of body
Care of patients possession
Post-mortem
Funeral planning
Will probation
Support services
7. Immobility
Definition
Effects on body systems
Factors affecting response
Nursing interventions
8. Chronicity
Definition
Predisposing factors
Factors affecting response
Nursing interventions.
Teaching/Learning Methodologies
Lecture/Discussion
Demonstrations
Role Play
Projects group, individual
Assignments on related topics
Student teachingAssessment /Evaluation Method
Quizzes
Group presentation
Sectional
Areas used for Learning
Classroom
Laboratory
Hospital
UNIT 3:ILLNESS & HOSPITALIZATION
Hours7 Theory
15Practical
Specific Objectives
At the end of the unit, the student will be able to:
1. Define the concept of illness;
2. Explore the health-illness concept;
List the behavioural changes, which appear as a result of
illness;
3. Discuss the concerns of the ill patient and family;
4. Describe the effects of illness on the individual and
family;
5. Discuss the sources of stress identified in this unit;
6. Explain the process, which assists the patient and family to
cope with stress;
7. Recognize the types of behaviours displayed by the patient
and family in coping with stress;
8. Discuss the patient's reactions to the confirmation of
illness;
9. Explain the physiological, psychosocial and environmental
forces influencing illness;
10. Discuss the nature of illness;
11. Examine the patient's behaviours exhibited during
illness;
12. Discuss the concept of hospitalization and the role of the
hospital staff;
13. Demonstrate skills in the admission and discharge of
patients;
14. Explain the impact of illness on the individual and
family;
15. Define the sick role;
16. Examine the effects of hospitalization on the ill patient,
family and significant other.
Content
1. Illness
Definition
Types
Health-illness continuum
Behaviour
Concerns
Effects
Stress: process & behaviour
Reaction to confirmation of illness
Forces influencing illness
Physiological
Psychosocial
Environmental
Nature of illness
Impact of illness on the individual & family
The sick role
Definition
Major aspects of the sick role
2. Hospitalization
Definition
Reasons
Effects on patient, family & significant others
Role of the hospital & staff in illness
Admission procedure
Discharge procedure
Termination of the therapeutic relationship.
Teaching/Learning Methodologies
Lecture/Discussion
Demonstrations
Role Play
Projects group, individual
Assignments on related topics
Student teachingAssessment /Evaluation Method
Quizzes
Group presentation
Sectional
Areas used for Learning
Classroom
Laboratory
Hospital
UNIT 4:SURGICAL INTERVENTION
Hours6 Theory
15 Practical
Specific Objectives
At the end of the unit, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the phases of surgical intervention as listed in
this unit;
2. Discuss the reasons for surgical intervention;
3. Discuss the types of surgical intervention listed in this
unit;
4. Describe safety policies governing the admission of the
patient to the operating theatre;
5. Utilize the nursing process to provide physical and
psychosocial care to the patient and family in the pre-operative
and post-operative phases.
Content1. Surgical intervention
Phases
Pre-operative
Intra-operative
Post-operative
Reason for surgery
Elective
Emergency
Types
Effects
Factors affecting patients response to surgery &
recovery
Culture
Age
Education
Nutritional status
Degree of preparation for surgery
Physical & mental status
Pre-operative care
Physical
Psychological
Admission to Operating Theatre
Post-operative care
Post-anaesthesia
In hospital
Follow-up care.
Teaching/Learning Methodologies
Lecture/Discussion
Demonstrations
Role Play
Projects group, individual
Assignments on related topics
Student teachingAssessment /Evaluation Method
Quizzes
Group presentation
Sectional
Areas used for Learning
Classroom
Laboratory
Hospital
Required Skills
1. Assess
Temperature
Pulse
Respiration
Blood pressure
2. Administer oxygen via /catheter/cannula/face mask
3. Feed patient
4. Serve meals
5. Maintain fluid balance heart
6. Care naso-gastric tube insitu
7. Weigh patient
8. Give and remove bedpan & urinal
9. Administer suppositories/enema
10. Collect specimens
Urine (routine, midstream, catheter, 24-hour)
Apply Pauls tubing/condom catheter
11. Hand hygiene
12. Perform mouth care and clean dentures
13. Test urine
14. Care urinary catheter
15. Care of the incontinent patient
16. Perform bed bath
17. Perform skin care
18. Groom hair and nails
19. Apply heat and cold
20. Care pressure areas
21. Perform range-of-movement exercises
22. Make beds (including post-operative bed)
23. Lift, turn and transfer patient
24. Move patient in and out of bed
25. Position patient in bed
26. Handle wheel chair
27. Move patient in and out of wheel chair
28. Perform physical assessment
29. Observe administration of oral medications
30. Prepare skin for surgery
31. Prepare post-anaesthetic tray
32. Perform last offices
33. Give oral report
34. Write nurses notes
35. Observe procedures
36. Wound care
37. Position patientEVALUATION: Grading Information/Course Work
Weighting
ActivitiesPercentage
Quizzes15%
Unit Tests30%
Group Presentations7.5%
Individual Assignments7.5%
Final Exam40%
TOTAL100%
GRADING POLICY:
Percentage Score
Letter Equivalent
90 100%
A
85 89%
A-
80 84%
B+
75 79%
B
70 74%
B-
Percentage Score
Letter Equivalent
65 69%
C+
60 64%
C
55 59%
C-
50 54%
D
Less than 50%
F
GRADING SYSTEM
Grades are assigned numerical values as follows:
GRADEQuality PointsDefinition
A4.00Superior
A-3.67Superior
B+3.33Superior
B3.00Above Average
B-2.67Above Average
C+2.33Above Average
C2.00Average
C-1.67Average
D+1.33Below Average
D1.00Below Average
F0.00Below Average
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Adhere to the policies of the department of nursing
2. Participate actively in pre and post conferences.
3. Active class and group participation.
4. Participate in group assignments.
5. All assignments must be submitted on the designated date and
time.
6. Students are required to take quizzes, unit tests, and final
examination on the
scheduled date. Quizzes missed will not be repeated. Late tests
are administered only by
prior arrangement with proof that absence is due to unavoidable
circumstances and at the
discretion of the instructor.
7. Notify instructor prior to class if illness or emergency
arises. Student must contact the
instructor directly or leave a message with the secretary of the
Nursing Department.
8. A final comprehensive exam will be given at the end of the
semester and will be conducted
in accordance with the Universitys time table.
9. A minimum grade of C+ must be achieved.
10. All students are required to demonstrate honesty and ethical
behaviour in relation to all
aspect of the course. Failure to conform to these principles
will be dealt with in
accordance with the Nursing Council of Jamaica and the
Universitys policies.
11. All cellular phones must be turned off during class time.
Ringing phones will result in
student missing the class
NB: ATTENDANCE IS EXPECTED, and you must be present and punctual
for all class sessions. Refer to the Class Attendance and Absence
Policy in your Bulletin.
MAIN TEXTKozier, B., Erb G., Berman A., & Snyder S. (2008).
Fundamentals of nursing. concepts, process
and practice. Englewood, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.Taylor C.,
Lillis C., LeMone, P., & Lynn, P. (2008). Fundamentals of
Nursing: The Art and
Science of Nursing Care. Philadephia, PA: Wolters
Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and
Wilkins.Carpenito, L. J.(2010). Nursing Diagnosis: Application
to Clinical Practice. Philadephia, PA:
Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
SUPPLEMENTAL READING
Craven, R. F., & Hirnle, C.J. (2009). Fundamentals of
Nursing: Human Health and Function.
Philadephia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and
Wilkins.
DeWit, S.C. (2008). Fundamental concepts and skills for nursing.
New York: Elsevier Health
Sciences.
ASSIGNMENT # 1 Individual
The nursing process is a systematic approach to providing client
centered care. It has five components: Assessing, Diagnosing,
Planning Implementing and evaluating. These components are cyclic
and dynamic, example a nurse cannot diagnose without first
assessing, neither can there be a plan without a diagnosis. The
following is a case in which to use the nursing process. (kozier,
Berman and Erb etal. Concepts Process and Practice ch 11-16)
Mr Charles Brick a 52 year old Farmer presented to the accident
and emergency department with history of SOB with none productive
cough, chest, pain, loss of weight and loss of appetite since two
months ago. He is a chronic smoker for the past 20 years. He was
diagnosed as having hypertension 2 years ago and is currently on
Nifedipine 20mg po bd, HTCZ 25mg po od. Chest Xray currently
reveals dilated lung tissue with consolidation and a subsequent
diagnosis of emphysema was made. Further examination reveals use of
accessory muscles with purse lip breathing. V/S T 98.6 P. 102 Resp.
36, BP 174/104
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Analyze the above case and identify the five priority needs
for the patient giving rationale for each need identified
2. Write 5 appropriate assessment from the case based on the
need selected
3. Identify and select two (2) NANDA Label for each assessment
you have written from the 2012-2014 (find this document uploaded in
the learning resources)
4. Write two (2) goal for each Nanda label selected
5. In your own words state five (5) interventions for each
goal
25 Marks
Objectives
At the completion of this assignment the students will
1. Gain further knowledge on how to apply the nursing
process
2. Demonstrate further understanding of the needs approach.
3. Be familiar with the NANDA list
4. State interventions and outcome
RUBRIC: ASSIGNMENT #1 Nursing Process
Category5432
1Marks
awarded
Identify needs
Accurately identify and
States all 5 needsAccurately identifies only four
needsAccurately identifies three needsAccurately identifies two
needsAccurately identifies one need
Assessment identified in the case scenarioAccurately identify
and
States all 5 assessment Accurately identifies only four
assessmentAccurately identifies three assessmentAccurately
identifies two assessmentAccurately identifies one assessment
Select NADA Label based on assessment
Accurately identify and select 2 NANDA label for all five
assessmentIdentifies 2 Label accurately for four assessment
Identifies label accurately for three assessmentIdentifies label
accurately for 2 assessmentIdentifies label accurately for one
assessment
Goals for NANDA labelAccurately state goals for all five label
Accurately state goals for four label Accurately state goals for
three labelAccurately state goals for two labelAccurately state
goal for one label
Intervention for goal State 5 relevant intervention for each
goalState four relevant intervention for each goalState three
relevant intervention for each goalState two relevant intervention
for each goalState one relevant intervention for each goal
Referencing
6 in-text citation reflected on reference page4-5 reference
correctly cited3-4 reference cited2 reference cited
ASSIGNMENT # 2
Group Presentations
Instructions:
Students will be placed in nine (9) groups of 10 and given
topics on the pain experience and grieving and loss to make oral
presentations in class. The groups and topics are as follows:
1. what is pain, Definition, Theories, Components, Reception of
stimulus, Perception, Reaction
2. explain types and causes of pain
3. nature of pain and factors influencing the perception of
pain
4. Pain Management
5. Loss: types of loss etc.
6. theories of death Engel etc.
7. dying and death
8. grief: characteristics etc.
9. the grieving process
10. care of the dead body, care of patients possession
Objective:
On completion of the presentations the students will
1. Discuss the pain experience
2. Describe grief and the phases of grieving
3. Describe loss and its effect on the individual
4. State factors affecting pain
5. Discuss the stages of the grieving process according to
George Engel;
6. Discuss E. Kubler-Ross stages of dying and death;
7. Describe the needs of the individual facing death;
8. Apply the nursing process in giving care to individuals who
are dying;
9. Identify the signs of death;
10. Demonstrate skills in caring for the body and the patients
possessions after death;
11. Demonstrate skills and the use of therapeutic relationship
in providing support to grieving individuals and families;
12. Discuss the importance of a post-mortem examination
RUBRIC: ASSIGNMENT #2 Group Presentations
Category432
1Marks
awarded
introduction
gives clear introduction of the topic, definition and overviewNo
clear introduction but gives definitionsNo clear definition and
overviewNo clear introduction or definitions lacking
Presentation of content Present relevant content on all
sub-headings pertaining to the subject being presented on with
relevant referencePresents 95-90% of content with referencepresents
(89-75%) of content with reference presents less than 75% with no
reference cited
Group participation
100% participation.95-90% participation89-75% participationLess
than 75% participation
Use of APA Sources fully acknowledged: no plagiarism,
Correct citationModerately acknowledge source, 4-5 citation3-4
in-text citation2 in-text citation
Referencing
6 in-text citation reflected on reference page4-5 reference
correctly cited3-4 reference cited2 reference cited
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efficiency, effectiveness and overall importance of communication
between students and faculty/staff through electronic mail. At the
same time, e-mail raises some issues concerning security and the
identity of each individual in an e-mail exchange. The university
encourages all official student email correspondence be sent only
to a students NCU e-mail address and that faculty or staff consider
email from students official only if it originates from a NCU
student account. This allows the university to maintain a high
degree of confidence in the identity of all individual
corresponding and the security of the transmitted information. NCU
furnishes each student with a free e-mail account that is to be
used in all communication with university personnel. The University
Information Systems Services Department at NCU also provides a
method for students to have their NCU e-mail forwarded to other
accounts.
ACADEMIC HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
All students are expected to maintain a high level of
responsibility with respect to academic honesty. Students engaged
in cheating or academic dishonesty of any form will be subject to
disciplinary penalties which include the possibility of failure for
the course and/or dismissal from the University. Cheating,
dishonesty, plagiarism, copying portions of another students work
are totally unaccepted and will be dealt with seriously. A minimum
penalty will be a zero for the course work submitted. Further
action may be taken at the instructors discretion. In view of the
fact that such dishonesty harms the individual, all students and
the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty
will be strictly enforced.
CHEATING, DISHONESTY, AND PLAGIARISMAny form of cheating is
sufficient for an automatic F for the course. Cheating, dishonesty,
plagiarism, copying portions of another students work are totally
unacceptable and will be dealt with seriously. A minimum penalty
will be a zero for the course work submitted. Further action may be
taken at the instructors discretion.
DISCLAIMER: The Department of Nursing reserves the right to make
adjustment to this course outline as deemed necessary
BScNBachelor of Science in Nursing
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