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COURSE NUMBER
ADN040
TITLE
Nursing I
SEM CR HRS 8.00
LT HRS
5.00
LAB HRS
2 lab
6 Cl
SOE HRS
0.00
ECH
0.00
(Assigned by Administration)
COURSE PCS#
Prerequisites: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program
Catalog Description (40 Word Limit):
This course introduces the role of registered nurse as care
provider and interprofessional healthcare team member. A concept-based approach introduces the novice
student to knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to develop clinical judgment in providing care for diverse
populations.
List the Major Course Segments (Units)
Unit 1—Ethics and health policy
Unit 2—Development and culture
Unit 3—Safety—medication administration
Unit 4—Safety---mobility
Unit 5—Communication and patient education
Unit 6—Pain, grief, and loss
Unit 7—Basic gas exchange and perfusion
Unit 8—Sensory perception and tissue integrity
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9
9
10
10
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10
9
Exams
Projects
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Oral Pres.
Comp Final
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5
10
15
15
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10
15
10
EVALUATION:
Quizzes
Lab Work
Papers
Other
Textbook:
Title: Medical-surgical nursing: Patient-centered collaborative care
Author: Ignatavicius and Workman
Publisher: Elsevier
Volume/Edition: 8th edition
Copyright Date:
2016
Textbook:
Title: Concepts for nursing practice
Author: Giddens
Publisher: Elsevier
Volume/Edition: 2th edition
Copyright Date:
2016
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Textbook:
Title: Pharmacology: A patient-centered nursing process approach
Author: Kee, Hayes, and McCuistion
Publisher: Elsevier
Volume/Edition: 8th edition
Copyright Date:
2015
Textbook:
Title: Mosby drug guide for nurses
Author: Skidmore-Roth
Publisher: Elsevier
Volume/Edition: 11th edition
Copyright Date:
2015
Textbook:
Title: Nursing interventions and clinical skills
Author: Perry, Potter, & Ostendorf
Publisher: Elsevier
Volume/Edition: 6th
Copyright Date:
2016
Textbook:
Title: Fundamentals of Nursing
Author: Potter, Perry, Stockert & Hall
Publisher: Elsevier
Volume/Edition: 9th
Copyright Date:
2016
Textbook:
Title: Varcarolis’ foundations of psychiatric mental health nursing: A clinical
approach
Author: Halter
Publisher: Elsevier
Volume/Edition: 7th
Copyright Date:
2014
Textbook:
Title: Maternal-child nursing
Author: McKinney, James, Murray, Nelson, & Ashwill
Publisher: Elsevier
Volume/Edition: 4th
Copyright Date: 2013
Textbook:
Title: Simulation Learning System-RN 2.0
Author: Elsevier
Publisher: Elsevier
Volume/Edition: N/A Online product
Copyright Date:
2013
Textbook:
Title: CS: Essentials
Author: Elsevier
Publisher: Elsevier
Online product
Major Course Segment
Unit 1—Ethics and health policy
Hours
9/3/5
Learning Outcomes
Student will be able to:
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Unit 2—Development and culture
9/3/19
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Unit 3—Safety- medication
administration
10/4/
15
Identify steps of safe medication administration
Demonstrate steps of medication administration
Explain safety measures to prevent medication errors
10/4/
15
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Demonstrate proper body mechanics while providing
care to patients
Demonstrate basic ADL care
Explain measures that will ensure patient safety
9/4/10
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Unit 6—Pain, grief, and loss
Unit 7—Basic perfusion and gas
exchange
Identify the stages of growth and development and
its effects on health and illness
Explain the importance of wellness in the health care
setting
Implement techniques that will break the chain of
infection in the health care setting
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Unit 4—Safety- mobility
Unit 5—Communication and patient
education
Identify professional organizations that influence the
nursing profession
Explain the differences between Medicare and
Medicaid funding
Implement techniques for safeguarding patient
confidentiality
Identify effective communication techniques to be
used with healthcare team members and patients
Demonstrate the nursing process and how it applies
to various populations across the lifespan
Implement basic shift assessment and
documentation
9/4/10
10/4/
15
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Identify the stages of death and dying
Explain various methods for relieving pain
Discuss the impact that cultural beliefs have on a
patient’s healthcare choices
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Identify methods to promote oxygenation in the
patient with a chronic lung disease
Explain modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors for
heart disease
Implement nursing care to promote oxygenation for
a patient with an upper airway infection
Demonstrate oral suctioning.
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Unit 8—Sensory perception and tissue
integrity
9/4/10
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Identify strategies that can be used in the care of
patients with a sensory deficit
Explain how the nursing process is used to deliver
care to patients with sensory deficits
Implement sterile technique during application of
dry, moist and transparent dressings
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. List steps of the nursing process and therapeutic communication skills in caring for diverse populations across
the lifespan.
2. Identify basic concepts of etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations related to nursing care for the
patient with simple disease processes.
3. Discuss a basic understanding of legal/ethical issues, evidence based practice, and roles and responsibilities of
the registered nurse in a diverse settings.
4. Accurately demonstrate nursing skills including physical assessment, medication administration, sterile
technique, and wound care.
5. Use critical thinking to identify a plan of care specific to clients with simple disease processes.