The Department’s Courses
Course Description of Basic Science in Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, South Valley University.
(2017/2018 )
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Course Information
| The First Year | Course Name: fundamental of Nursing | Code |
| Number of credits | Specialization: B.Sc. in Nursing | _ :Term The First |
| The students in first year will acquire concepts, of fundamental skills of nursing and acquire principles of fundamental .skills of nursing | Objectives |
| A1. Identify the human basic needs. A2. Explain the problems that result from unmet need. A3. Identify basic principles of health and illness. A4. Explain basic nursing role in management of .various health problems .A5. Describe basic principles of medical asepsis. .A6. Discuss the principles of body mechanics. .A7. Explain methods of measuring vital signs. .A8.Learn communications skills. .A9.Identify the nursing history. A10.Identify roles and responsibilities of professional nursing within the healthcare delivery system | Knowledge & understanding |
| B1. Prioritizing patient’s problems according to maslow’ .herarcy needs B2. Prioritize a nursing management based on vital .signs results B3. Formulate appropriate nursing intervention related .to different health problems .B4. Analysis of the communications skills. | b- intellectual skills |
| C1. Assessing vital signs safety and accurately. C2. Assess clinical signs for different health problems. C3. Implement the national approved standards and .guidelines of infection control C4. Apply the principles of body mechanics during .different activities C5. Conducts appropriate fundamental skills skillfully .in simulated practice C6. Perform fundamental nursing practices according .to best evidence based practice | -c-Profession al skills |
| D1. Involve with all team members in assigned .activities meetings and discussion D2. Develop a shared vision and common goal for the .team .D3. Define member roles and responsibilities. D4. Involve with all team members in assigned .activities, meetings and discussion D5. Acknowledge the effort of other colleagues in the .team | d- general skills |
| .I- Nursing history II- Concept: The profession of nursing_ Communication ._Health and Wellness_ Infection control and asepsis III- Assessment of human function_ Health assessment Health history_ Physical examination V- Vital signs assessment_ Body temperature_Pulse .Respiration_Blood pressure IV- Functional health patterns_ Body mechanics_ Activity & exercise_Nutrition and metabolism_ Bowel elimination .Urinary elimination_ Sleep and rest_ Safety- | Course :Content |
| – Lecture- -Group discussion.- Student assignment -Role play- | Teaching and learning methods |
| .Small group discussion- .Demonstration and remonstration several times- Open lab. procedures -Small group activities- | Teaching & learning methods for students with special needs |
Students Evaluation:
| grade distribution | Time | Methods Used |
| 80 grade | quarterly | written exam |
| 50 grade | quarterly | practical exam |
| 20 grade | During the term | Mid-term exam |
| 10 grade | quarterly | Assignments and research |
| 10 grade | quarterly | Attendance and participation in lectures |
| 10 grade | Quiz | |
| 20 grade | Absence and behavior |