Course Title: Fundamentals of Nursing I Course Code: NUR 184 Program: Bachelor of Nursing Department: Medical-Surgical Nursing College: Nursing Institution: Taibah University Version: 2 Last Revision Date: 2015 A. General information about the course: 1. Course Identification 1. Credit hours: ( 4 ) 2. Course type A. ?University ? College ?Department ?Track ?Others B. ? Required ?Elective 3. Level/year at which this course is offered: (1st year- Level II) 4. Course general Description: This course provides a foundation for professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the history of nursing, nursing theory, and development of the critical psychomotor skills necessary to practice nursing. 5. Pre-requirements for this course (if any): None 6. Co-requisites for this course (if any): None 7. Course Main Objective(s): 1. Identify the components of contemporary nursing practice. 2. Recognize the nurses’ role in a complex health care delivery system. 3. Apply the nursing process at a beginning level of skill to interpret and manage human responses of clients to their actual or potential health problems. 4. Apply therapeutic communication skills in the clinical area. 5. Demonstrate basic nursing skills in a safe manner. 2. Teaching mode (mark all that apply) No Mode of Instruction Contact Hours Percentage 1 Traditional classroom 90 100% 2 E-learning 3 Hybrid ? Traditional classroom ? E-learning 4 Distance learning 43 3. Contact Hours (based on the academic semester) No Activity Contact Hours 26. Lectures 30 27. Laboratory/Studio 28. Field 29. Tutorial 30. Others (simulation lab) 60 Total 90 B. Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs), Teaching Strategies and Assessment Methods Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of PLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods 1.0 Knowledge and understanding 1.1 Explain the theoretical concepts and nursing care process in addressing the client’s basic needs. K1 ? Interactive Lectures and Discussion ? Small Group Activities and Presentation ? Video Reflection ? ? Written tests/quizz es (MCQs/es say questionsshort answer items) ? Assignme nt Assessme nt Rubric ? Group Presentatio n Rubric 1.2 Describe laboratory and diagnostic procedures, and other relevant data needed for client’s care. K2 ? Interactive Lectures and Discussion ? Small Group Activities (Group Presentation) ? Written tests/quizz es (MCQs/ess ay questionsshort answer items) Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of PLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods ? Assignmen t Assessme nt Rubric Group Presentation Rubric 1.3 Recognize safety precautions and infection control practices to protect oneself, clients, and other health care personnel. K2 ? Interactive Lectures and Discussion ? Small Group Activities (Group Presentation) ? Written tests/quizz es (MCQs/ess ay questionsshort answer items) ? Assignmen t Assessme nt Rubric ? Group Presentatio n Rubric 2.0 Skills 2.1 Perform various nursing procedures adhering to contemporary principles of nursing practice. S4 ? Demonstratio n and Redemonstratio n ? Visual Learning ? Simulation ? OSCE/OS PE (with Observatio nal Checklists ) Performance Simulation Test 2.2 Demonstrate competency in basic nursing skills S3 ? Demonstratio n and Redemonstratio n ? Visual Learning ? Simulation ? OSCE/OS PE (with Observatio nal Checklists ) 45 Code Course Learning Outcomes Code of PLOs aligned with program Teaching Strategies Assessment Methods Performance Simulation Test 3.0 Values, autonomy, and responsibility 3.1 Demonstrate interpersonal skills and responsibility such as selfconfidence, professionalism, respectfulness, and adherence of ethical principles V1 Group Presentation Group Presentation Rubric C. Course Content No List of Topics Contact Hours 35. Introduction to Nursing 6 36. Health Care System 6 3. Nursing Theories 6 4. Health, Wellness & Illness 6 5. Asepsis 6 6. Vital Signs 12 7. Oxygenation 6 8. Activity and Exercise 6 9. Nursing Care Process 12 10. Documenting 6 11. Diagnostic Testing 6 12. Urinary & Fecal Elimination 6 13. Hygiene 6 Total 90 D. Students Assessment Activities No Assessment Activities * Assessment timing (in week no) Percentage of Total Assessment Score 21. Quizzes Throughout the semester 10 % 22. Written Exam (Midterm) Week 9 10% 23. Activities and Graded Practical Exam Throughout the semester 30% 4. Final Practical Exam End of semester 20% 5 Written Exam (Theoretical Final) End of semester 30% Total 100 % *Assessment Activities (i.e., Written test, oral test, oral presentation, group project, essay, etc.). E. Learning Resources and Facilities 1. References and Learning Resources Essential References Kozier & Erbs. Fundamentals of Nursing: Concept, Process, and Practice. Pearson Educational Limited, United Kingdom. (2021) Supportive References Lynn, Pamela. Taylor's handbook of clinical nursing skills. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, (2022) Doenges, M.E., Moorhouse, M.F., & Murr, A. C. Nurse’s pocket guide; Diagnoses, prioritized interventions, and rationales. FA Davis. Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., & Hall, A. Clinical Companion of Fundamentals of nursing-e-book. Elsevier health sciences. (2021) Kozier & Erbs Fundamentals of Nursing: Concept, Process, and Practice (2023) Edinburgh Gate Harlow: Pearson Educational Limited, England. 10th edition (2016) Electronic Materials Access to online databases of medical literature (MedLine, CINAHL, Scopus, Pubmed) • Online web sources including but not limited to: CDC.gov at http://www.cdc.gov/ • World Health Organization http://www.who.int/en/ • Nation based Nurse Practice Act and Regulations regarding licensure • Online learning resources material specific to class textbook Healthcare Transformation Strategy _ Final (moh.gov.sa) Other Learning Materials CD – Videos 2. Required Facilities and equipment Items Resources facilities (Classrooms, laboratories, exhibition rooms, simulation rooms, etc.) Classrooms, Simulation Laboratories Technology equipment (projector, smart board, software) Computers, Smartboard, Projector, Audio Speaker Other equipment (depending on the nature of the specialty) F. Assessment of Course Quality Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Effectiveness of teaching Student Direct - Exam result - Course report Indirect Course evaluation survey Effectiveness of Students assessment Student Direct - Exam result - Course report Indirect Course evaluation survey Quality of learning resources Student Faculty Indirect Student and faculty satisfaction The extent to which CLOs have been achieved Head of department PAC Direct - Course report Direct Exam result Other Student Direct - Exam result - Course report Indirect Assessment Areas/Issues Assessor Assessment Methods Course evaluation survey Assessors(Students, Faculty, Program Leaders, Peer Reviewer, Others (specify) Assessment Methods(Direct, Indirect