SYLLABUS N100 Foundations in Nursing Nursing as a Profession 1. Profession *Definition *Criteria 2.

Nursing *Definition *Characterisitcs *Personal and professional qualities of a nurse 3. History of Nursing *In the world *In the Philippines -(History of own nursing school) 4. Fields of Opportunities in Nursing community health nursing practice. -(School Nursing) -(Industrial Nursing) Independent Nursing Practice Nurses in Education Nursing in Other Fields

5. Roles and Responsibilities of a Nurse 6. Scope of the Nursing Practice 7. Ethico-Moral-Legal Aspects of Nursing -Overview of code of ethics -Overview of the nurses law -Professional/legal and moral responsibility/accountability Nursing as a Science 1. Definition of concept, theory, principle 2. Characteristics of Theory 3. Definition of Nursing Theory 4. Purposes of Nursing Theory 5. Evolution of Nursing Theories 6. Four major concepts discussed in various nursing theories: person nursing society/environment

- health 7. Theories of Nursing - Orem - Nightingale - Henderson - Leininger 8. Nursing Process - Assessment - Diagnosis - Planning - Intervention - Evaluation Documentation and Reporting III. Nursing as an Art 1. Definition of Art 2. Why Nursing is an Art 3. Concepts Related to the Art of Nursing - Self-awareness - Self-enhancement - Cultural Diversity 4. Caring: An Integral Component of Nursing 5. Nurse-Client Relationship *Phases of Therapeutic Relationship *Therapeutic Use of Self *Characteristics of Therapeutic Relationship - Warmth - Hope - Rapport - Trust - Empathy - Acceptance 6. Therapeutic Communication