Jordan University of Science & Technology



Jordan University of Science and Technology

Faculty of Nursing

Department of Adult Health Nursing

2nd Semester 2007

Course Syllabus

|Course Information |

|Course Title | FUNDAMENTAL OF NURSING COURSE SYLLABUS |

|Course Code |NUR 201 |

|Prerequisites |Med 230 A: Human Physiology and Med 203 B: Human Physiology (lab) or Concurrent |

|Course Website | |

|Instructor |Fedaa ALsweis RN, MSN |

| |Muna Tayyem RN, MSN |

| |Asmahan Hamdan RN,MSN |

|Office Location |N3L-1,N4L0 |

|Office Phone # |23743 |

|Office Hours |MON,WED(10-12) |

|E-mail |DALIANA_9598@YAHOO,ASFA22110@,SWIES2007@ |

|Teaching Assistant(s) |/ |

|Course Description |

| This is a theory based course that introduces the student to basic nursing concepts. The emphasis is placed on scientific nursing |

|practice, basic human needs, and the care of clients with diverse needs. Students are encouraged to examine issues central to contemporary |

|nursing practice such as: wellness, health promotion, disease prevention, effective communication, ethic and holistic approach to nursing |

|care. The nursing process is the organizing framework for the care provided to meet human needs. In conjunction with co-requisite (nursing |

|208 ) students will culminate strong baseline of nursing knowledge and skills for future nursing practice. |

|Textbook |

|Title | Fundamentals of nursing: Concepts and procedures. |

|Author(s) |Kozier B. et al |

|Publisher |Addison-Wesley Pub. Co |

|Year |(2004) |

|Edition |(7TH) |

|Book Website |WWW.KOZIER |

|Other references |/ |

|Assessment |

|Assessment |Expected Due Date |Percentage |

|First Exam |29/3/07 |30 |

|Second Exam |10/5/07 |30 |

|Final Exam | |40 |

|Assignments |/ | |

|Participation |/ | |

|Attendance |/ | |

|Course Objectives |Percentage |

| Integrate biopsychosocial concepts in describing basic human phenomena. |20% |

|Utilize the nursing process as a framework to formulate nursing care plans designed to meet client specific needs. | |

|Describe the legal rights, responsibilities, and constraints of nursing and the implications for the student nurse. | |

|Examine social, cultural, and economic, factors that impact clients and their families. | |

|Describe a plan of care in collaboration with the client, family, and other health care providers incorporating | |

|community resources to promote the health of clients. | |

|Describe the nursing roles (caregiver and educator) while meeting the basic needs of clients. | |

|Relate attitudes and behaviors consistent with professional standards at a basic level. | |

|Demonstrate attitudes consistent with self-awareness and continued professional development. | |

|Teaching & Learning Methods |

|Lecture |

|Group discussion |

|Case studies |

|Audio-visual |

|Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to |

|Related Objective(s) | |Reference(s) |

|1 | |Chapter 2 and Handouts |

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|1-6 | | |

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|Useful Resources |

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|Course Content |

|Week |Topics |Chapter in Textbook (handouts) |

|No. |Class Title | |

|1 |Orientation | |

|2 |Nursing Development and professionalism |Ch 1 |

|3 |Health, Wellness, and Illness |Ch11 |

|4 |Individual, Family, and Community Health |Ch 12 |

|5 |Communication |Ch 24 |

|6 |Nursing Process and Critical Thinking |Ch 15 |

|7 |Nursing Process- Assessment: |Ch 16 |

|8 |Nursing Process- Diagnosis |Ch 17 |

|9 |Nursing Process- Planning |Ch 18 |

|10 |Nursing Process- Implementation |Ch 19 |

|11 |Nursing Process- Evaluation |Ch 19 |

|12 |Documenting & Reporting |Ch 20 |

|13 |Teaching and Learning |Ch 25 |

|14 |Health Promotion |Ch 8 |

|15 |Hygiene |Ch 31 |

|16 |Vital Signs |Ch 27 |

|17 |Vital Signs |Ch 27 |

|18 |Asepsis |Ch 27 |

|19 |Asepsis |Ch 29 |

|20 |Wound Care |Ch 29 |

|21 |Fluid and Electrolyte |Ch 34 |

|22 |Nutrition |Ch 45 |

|23 |Nutrition |Ch 45 |

|24 |Urinary Elimination |Ch 47 |

|25 |Fecal Elimination |Ch 46 |

|26 |Activity and Exercise |Ch 42 |

|27 |Stress and Coping |Ch 40 |

|28 |Pain |Ch 44 |

|29 |Rest and sleep |Ch 43 |

|30 |Ethics and Values |Ch 5 |

|31 |Legal Aspects of Nursing Practices |Ch 4 |

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