SOUTHERN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
I.
COURSE TITLE:
Fundamentals of Nursing I
COURSE NUMBER: 101
II.
CATALOG PREFIX: PRAC
PRE-REQUISITES:
Acceptance into the Practical Nursing Program, BIOL 205, BIOL 206
CO-REQUISITES:
PRAC 110, PRAC 108, BIOL 207, CSCI 101 (unless previously taken)
III.
CREDIT HOURS:
LABORATORY HOURS:
IV.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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LECTURE HOURS: 3
CLINICAL HOURS: 4
Building on the student's introduction to the program philosophy and organizing framework which
was initiated during the orientation, this course introduces fundamental concepts and skills of
nursing which are essential to providing adult client care. Gerontologic adaptations for nursing
care are emphasized. Using the framework of basic human needs, the nursing process and
promotion of health on the continuum, the student learns skills related to the areas of disease
prevention, physical well-being, safety, fluids and nutrition, personal hygiene, mobility,
elimination, rest, and oxygenation. Guided laboratory and beginning clinical experiences are
integrated to complement theory within this course.
V.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
Potter & Perry. (2007). Basic Nursing: Essentials for Practice, 6th Ed., St. Louis: Elsevier/Mosby.
Ehrlich, Ann & Schroeder, Carol L. (2005). Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 5th Ed.,
Clifton Park, NJ: Thomson Delmar Learning.
Williams & Hopper. (2007). Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing, 3rd Ed., Philadelphia:
F.A. Davis.
Curren, Anna M. (2006). Dimensional Analysis for Meds, 3rd Ed., Clifton Park, NJ: Thomson
Delmar Learning.
Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, (2005) 7th Ed., Elsevier/Mosby.
Optional Texts (strongly recommended)
DeWit, Susan (2007). Saunders Student Nurse Planner: A Guide to Success in Nursing School,
5th Ed., St. Louis: Elsevier/Saunders.
Myers & Hopkins (2004). LPN Notes: Nurse’s Clinical Guide, Philadelphia: FA Davis Co.
Poorman, Mastorovich, Webb, & Molcan (2003). Good Thinking: Test Taking and Study Skills
for Nursing Students, 2nd Ed. www.statnursing.org
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VI.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1.
Identify basic human needs and discuss the role of the nurse in assisting adults of all ages to
meet selected needs.
2. Define the health continuum for the client throughout the adult life span.
3. List and define the steps in the nursing process.
4. Show an awareness of the dignity of each person as an individual.
5. Demonstrate beginning communication skills, recalling appropriate medical terminology.
6. Use correct mathematical skills in simple drug calculations required in medication
administration.
7. Define the Practical Nursing role in active learning for both student and client.
8. Recognize the ethical-legal responsibilities of the student practical nurse in relation to client
rights.
9. Demonstrate beginning client care skills that are conducive to the comfort and safety of the
adult client.
10. Recall gerontological adaptations to beginning client care skills.
11. State nursing principles fundamental to beginning procedures.
VII.
COURSE METHODOLOGY:
Lecture-discussion, audiovisual materials, computer assisted instruction, demonstration, laboratory
practice, written laboratory assignments, return demonstrations, written exams, clinical practice.
VIII.
GRADING:
Grading scale:
93 - 100 = A
85 - 92 = B
77 - 84 = C
0 - 76 = F
A theory grade of at least 77 is required to pass this course.
Achieve a "Satisfactory" grade in the evaluation of each written assignment and nursing skill
assigned in the laboratory setting and clinical practice. Failure to achieve a satisfactory grade in
each of these will result in a course grade of "F" for the entire course, regardless of exam scores.
IX.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Using the framework of basic human needs, the relationship to the health continuum and the steps
of the nursing process, each topic listed below is examined within the scope of practice for the
LPN. Individual personal dignity, and any significant information related to medication
administration, required communication components and ethical or legal significance is integrated
in the topic as it is studied.
Orientation: Introduction to program philosophy, organizing framework, and definitions of terms.
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Utilizing Body Mechanics in Meeting Basic Client Needs
Client Positioning, Alignment, & Ambulation
Principles & Practice of Medical Asepsis
Client Environment & Safety Considerations
Personal Hygiene
Assessing Vital Signs
Medical Terminology - Elements of Communications
Fluid & Nutritional Needs
Meeting Mobility Needs
Meeting Needs Imposed by Immobility
Meeting Elimination Needs: Urinary & Bowel
X.
OTHER REQUIRED TEXTS, SOFTWARE, AND MATERIALS: None.
XI.
EVALUATION:
Knowledge is evaluated through performance evaluation of student’s ability to meet objectives
related to clinical component of course; other specific grading/evaluation requirements as per
instructor will be given to the student the first day of class.
XII.
OTHER INFORMATION:
FERPA: Students need to understand that your work may be seen by others. Others may see your
work when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration
purposes.
Students also need to know that there is a strong possibility that your work may be submitted to
other entities for the purpose of plagiarism checks.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may contact the Disabilities Service Office, Central
Campus, at 800.628.7722 or 937.393.3431.
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PRAC 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING I
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
The purpose of clinical practice in this first Nursing course is to introduce the student to the environment
of the health care facility and to begin the transition of nursing skills learned in the college lab to the actual
performance of nursing care in a facility. One day each week of the quarter is planned as a clinical
experience at an assigned facility with instructor supervision. Students are introduced to beginning-level
client care experiences which focus on:
-client safety
-nutrition and fluid needs
-assessment skills
-hygiene
-mobility
-elimination
-therapeutic communication
The student must demonstrate to the clinical instructor that he/she has made progress in the transition of
practicing nursing skills in the college lab to the actual client care experience by the end of the quarter in
order to achieve a "satisfactory" grade for required skills. Failure to achieve a satisfactory grade in this
area will result in a course grade of "F" regardless of the theory grade in this course.
WEEKLY LAB RELATED TO DRUG CALCULATION
To introduce the student to safe administrative techniques of pharmacological and therapeutic agents, the
primary focus first quarter will include the following in lab each week:
 Applying basic mathematic principles of the calculation of problems associated with
medication dosages.
 Learning to use formulas as a basis for performing calculations.
 Working conversion problems related to medication administration using household,
apothecary, and metric equivalents.
The student will be given a review of mathematics pre-test at the beginning of the quarter and a post-test at
the end of the quarter to demonstrate that learning has taken place.
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SOUTHERN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
Policies For Use of the Nursing Practice Lab
Required Lab:
The purpose of the Practice Lab is to allow the student a simulated patient care experience in order to
become familiar with the required psychomotor skills for a course. The student is scheduled for supervised
practice labs with an instructor according to the requirements of a course. Attendance at supervised labs is
required. Specific lab objectives written for each lab session must be satisfactorily achieved in order to
successfully complete the course.
Open Lab:
The lab is available for self-directed student practice during the hours posted on the Lab door as "Open
Lab". The student should use the Open Lab Practice to become proficient in a skill BEFORE requesting
an evaluation of the skill by the instructor. Students should sign in and out of the Open Lab. The "sign-in"
book is located on the counter of the lab and requests date, time, name, and procedure.
Equipment and Lab Maintenance:
All equipment and supplies should be returned to the appropriate place after they are used for practice. No
equipment may be removed from the lab at any time. Students are expected to leave the laboratory in
order, which means cleaning up lab surfaces, making and straightening beds and returning models and
equipment to appropriate spaces.
All students are responsible for maintaining order in the lab as follows:
See that the room is in order at the end of each class.
1. beds neat and in proper place
2. bed side furniture in proper place
3. all equipment returned to proper place
4. lights off
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NURSING LAB PERFORMANCE EVALUATION--SKILLS CHECKOFF
Lab participation is an important factor in lab performance evaluation. Students are to take individual
responsibility for learning laboratory procedures BEFORE evaluation by an instructor. The laboratory will
be open for individual practice during the hours posted. The initial skills checkoff will be scheduled by the
instructor. Follow-up checkoffs will be done according to the procedure listed below.
A.
Students are required to successfully demonstrate skill mastery within 3 performance exams.
Performance will be graded satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U).
B.
If unsuccessful in 3 attempts, or unsuccessful completion of a skill within a 10 day period, an
unsatisfactory lab performance will result. Unsatisfactory lab performance at completion of the
quarter will result in the grade of "F" for the entire course regardless of the theory grade.
C.
Only one attempt to perform the same lab procedure may be made each proficiency day. If the lab
procedure is not completed successfully, the student will be required to reschedule the proficiency at
an available time with the lab instructor before the date it is due.
D.
Checkoffs are to be scheduled during lab time and at other assigned times as scheduled by
instructor. Each student may sign up only once for a skill until all students have had an opportunity
to sign up for that skill.
E.
No books or notes are to be available during tests. "Patients" and assistants may not give clues or
any verbal assistance during the tests.
Before beginning the test, each student testing needs to:
a. get own assistant if needed.
b. get own patient if needed.
c. be ready to start at the appropriate time.
d. pull checkoff papers and have name on all of them and give to evaluating instructor.
e. place checkoff papers in order of performance.
F.
Students are asked not to watch others being evaluated. Skill checkoff sheets are to be given to
instructor before evaluation, and will be marked as satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
G.
All procedures listed with an * on the syllabus must be completed with a grade of (S) to successfully
complete this portion of the course.
Skill checkoffs must be successfully completed in the lab before a student is permitted to perform
them in the clinical setting.
H.
All written lab assignments must be satisfactorily completed and submitted on due date to pass the
nursing fundamentals skills course.
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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Ehrlich, Ann, Medical Terminology for Health Professions:
1.
Three computer quizzes will be required to be completed for each chapter. Need to turn
in the score sheets and must receive a passing grade of 77 or greater.
2.
Each chapter in the book needs to be completed.
3.
Time schedule:
 September 24: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
 October 15: Chapters 6, 7, 8, 9, 15
 October 29: Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
 November 12: Comprehensive medical terminology (in book only)
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