DATE PREPARED: August 11, 2008
DATE REVISED:
PCS/CIP/ID NO: 12-51.1601
EFFECTIVE DATE OF FIRST CLASS: August 17, 2009
CREDIT HOURS: 8
CONTACT HOURS: 12
LECTURE HOURS: 4 LABORATORY HOURS:
8
CATALOG DESCRIPTION (Include specific prerequisites):
Prerequisites: Successful completion of or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 181, NURS112,
NURS 113 and PSY 101 .
This course in nursing fundamentals builds upon expanded knowledge and skills acquired as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Orem’s self care model will be utilized by the student to develop and begin using critical thinking pathways.
Scientific principles and clinical skills increase in complexity. Campus laboratory experience focuses on continued development of dexterity and proficiency of psychomotor skills.
Planned faculty-supervised experiences in the clinical area provide students with the opportunity to implement their knowledge and skill in the provision of direct client care.
TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIRED:
Carpenito, L.J. (2010) Handbook of nursing diagnosis (13 th
ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.
Deglin, V.& Vallerand, A. (2011). Davis’s guide for nurses (12 th ed.). Philadelphia: Davis.
Dudek, S.G. (2010). Nutrition essentials for nursing practice (6 th
ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.
Fishbach, F. (2009). A manual of laboratory & diagnostic tests (8 th
ed.) Philadelphia: Lippincott.

Lewis, S. M., Heitkemper, M.M., & Dirksen, S.R. (2010). Medical-surgical nursing: assessment & management of clinical problems (8 th
ed.). St. Louis:
Mosby/Elsevier.
Lilly L., Harrington, S. & Snyder, J. (2011). Pharmacology and the nursing process (6th ed.).
St.Louis: Mosby/Elsevier.
Mosby’s dictionary of medicine, nursing, and health professions.
(8 th
ed.). (2009). St.
Louis:
Mosby/Elsevier.
Potter, P., & Perry, A. (2009). Fundamentals of nursing (7 th
ed.). St. Louis: Mosby/Elsevier.
Potter, P., & Perry, A. (2010). Clinical nursing skills and techniques (7 th
ed.). St. Louis:
Mosby/Elsevier.
Recommended:
Lewis, S.M., Heitkemper, M.M., & Dirksen, S.R. (2010). Medical-surgical nursing:
Assessment & management of clinical problems study guide (8 th ed.). St. Louis:
Mosby/Elsevier.
Potter, P., & Perry, A. (2009). Fundamentals of nursing study guide (7 th
ed.). St.Louis:
Mosby/Elsevier.
RELATIONSHIP TO ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND
TRANSFERABILITY:
NURS 117 fulfills 8 semester hours of credit in the practical and associate degree nursing programs. This course was designed to meet the specific needs of an Associate of Applied
Science degree or certificate program and not necessarily as a transfer course, particularly in relation to the Illinois Articulation Initiative. This course may transfer to various institutions in a variety of ways. Please see an academic advisor for an explanation concerning transfer options.

COURSE OBJECTIVES (Learning Outcomes):
Outcomes
Gen. Ed.
Outcomes
1. Apply principles of effective communication in provision of nursing care to older adult clients.
CO 2
2. Utilize the components of the nursing
process based on Orem’s self-care of model
with emphasis on provision of care to the
older adult client.
3. Perform expanded technical skills of nursing practice based on Orem’s self-care model.
Range of Assessment Methods
Paper/poster presentation
Process Recording
Clinical Journal
Concept Map
Exams
Health Assessment
Exams
Lab/Clinical Skills Demonstration
4. Utilize roles of the nurse within parameters of legal practice in a variety of health care situations.
5. Discuss cultural variations in selected client situations.
DI 1
Health Assessment
Homework Assignments
Lab/Clinical Skills Demonstration
Exams
Poster/Paper Presentation
Homework Assignments
Exams
Exams
Clinical Practice
Concept Map
Homework Assignments
Exams
6. Employ basic teaching/learning concepts to enhance self-care ability of older adult clients.
7. Use professional behavior in the clinical setting while caring for adult clients.
8. Use critical thinking skills in individual older adult client care situations.
9. Use self as learner and change those factors that interfere with successful learning.
CT 1
PS 1
Clinical Practice
Health Assessment
Exams
Exams
Homework Assignments
Clinical Practice
Poster/Paper Presentation
Exams
Clinical Journal
Homework Assignments

COURSE/LAB OUTLINE:
Unit I Professional Communication
Unit 1II Professional Standards
Unit III Nursing Process
Unit IV Health Assessment
Unit V Self Concept, Sexuality, Spirituality, and End-of-Life Needs
Unit VI Stress, Coping and Sleep Needs
Unit VII Comfort and Pain Management Needs
Unit VIII Nutrition Needs
Unit IX Elimination Needs
Unit X Skin and Wound Care Needs
Unit XI Oxygenation Needs
Unit XII Fluids and Electrolyte Needs
Unit XIII Care of Surgical Client & Preparing for Diagnostic Procedures
METHOD OF EVALUATION (Tests/Exams, Grading System):
Students must achieve a “C” grade or better for satisfactory completion of a nursing course taken at Heartland Community College. The grading system will be as follows:
A=90-100%
B=81-89%
C=75-80%
D=70-74%
F=0-69%
Theory consists of: Exam 1 = 12%
Exam 2 = 12%
Exam 3 = 12%
Exam 4 = 12%
Exam 5 = 12%
Final Exam = 20%
Homework = 10%
Paper/Poster Presentation = 10%
Lab/clinical skills will be tested on a weekly basis and the student must pass the skills satisfactorily in order to pass the course. Clinical grades will consist of satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U). Students MUST pass the theory and lab/clinical portion of the course. If a student passes the theory portion with a 75% or better but performance is unsatisfactory in the lab/clinical area, the student will receive an “F” for the course. If the student's performance in the clinical area is satisfactory but theory average is less than 75%, the student will receive a “D” or an “F” for the course.

REQUIRED WRITING AND READING:
Health assessment of assigned patient.
Weekly Self-Reflective Journals of the clinical experience.
Process recording with assigned patient.
Concept map for assigned patient weekly.
Paper, poster & presentation of selected topics
Unit homework assignments
All papers must be legible. If writing, the student needs to write in black ink. Typing papers is the preferred method. The papers must be double-spaced and adhere to APA format. All citations must appear in the reference list. References should be cited accurately, completely, and be pertinent to the topic.
Textbook assignments and handouts are to be read before class.