FUNDAMENTALS

OF NURSING
Prof. Ma. Teresa Pimentel-Vanguardia
 FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
1. Nursing as a Profession
A. PROFESSION
• Definition
• Characteristics of a Profession
B. NURSING
• Definition
• Characteristics
• Personal and Professional Characteristics of a Nurse
C. HISTORY OF NURSING
D. DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN NURSING
E. Professional Nursing Practice
• Carper’s Four Pattern of Knowing
• Level of Proficiency according to Benner
• Roles and Responsibilities of a Professional Nurse
• Code of Ethics of Nurses
• Professional/ Legal and moral accountability/ Responsibility
• Patient’s Bill of Right
• Scope of Nursing Practice Based on RA 9173
• Fields of Nursing
• Communication Skills
2. Nursing as a Science
A. Nursing Process
– Assessment
– Nursing diagnosis
– Planning
– Intervention
– Evaluation
– Documentation of plan of care/reporting
B. Concepts of Health and Illness
• Recall concepts learned about man as an
individual and as a member of the family
• Define health, wellness and illness
• Dimensions of wellness
• Health-illness continuum
• Stages of wellness and illness
• Levels of prevention
C. Levels of Care
• Health promotion
• Disease prevention
• Health maintenance
• Curative
• Rehabilitative
D. Basic Interventions to maintain
– Healthy lifestyle
E. Infection Control
– Types of microorganism causing infection
– Types of infection
– Chain of infection
– Factors increasing susceptibility to infection
– Infection control measures
F. Oxygenation
G. Fluids and electrolytes
H. Nutrition
I. Elimination
J. Temperature Regulation
K. Mobility and Exercise
L. Hygiene and Comfort
M. Safety, Security and Privacy
N. Psychosocial Spiritual Concerns
O. Death and Dying/ Grief and Grieving
– Concept of death and dying/ grief and grieving
– Care of the terminally ill patients and their families
– Post mortem care
P. Mental Health
– Definition
– Components
– Characteristics of Mentally Healthy Individuals
– Factors Influencing Mental Health
– Causes of Mental Illness
– Ways to maintain Mental Health
– Defense mechanisms
3. Nursing as an Art
• Definition of Art
– Why is Nursing an Art?
– Concepts Related to Art of Nursing
– Self-awareness/ Concept (Who am I?)
– Self Enhancement (How do I become a better
person?)
– Caring: An integral Component of Nursing
Course Requirements
• Punctual attendance and
participation at all schedule class
• Major Examinations (Prelim, Midterm, Semifinals and
Finals)
• Quizzes (2 long exam, 6 short quizzes/term)
• Other basis course grades (assignments, recitation, role
playing)
• Submission of requirements (concept map, reflective
essay, interview, student portfolio)
Grading system:
Midterm Grade
Midterm Examination 50 %
Class Performance 50 %
Midterm Grade Total 100%

Final Grade
Final Examination 50 %
Class Performance 50 %
Midterm Grade Total 100%
Classroom Rules and Policies:
• Honesty and integrity are essential components of the nursing
program (cheating in any form is subject to sanctions stipulated in the
Student Code).
• Absences and tardiness are strongly discouraged.
• Attentiveness and active participation is encouraged for successful
learning.
• The use of mobile phone and other electronic devices are not allowed
during class hours, unless necessary upon the teacher’s approval
• During class hours students are expected to observe proper decorum
and maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of the room, practice 5S.
• Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.
Text book:

• Kozier and Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing 9th Edition

Reference books:
• Adion and Dizon: Manual and Checklists on Health Care Procedures, 1 st
Edition
• Daniels,Rick (2004) Nursing Fundamentals
• Potter, Patricia A. and Perry Anne G. Fundamentals of Nursing 6 th
Edition
• Taylor, Lillies, Le Mone, Fundamentals of Nursing 5 th Edition
• White, Lois, Foundation of Basic Nursing. 2nd Edition