Nursing Science introduction

Introduction to the science of nursing and the discipline of nursing. Historical background in nursing science. Nursing theories nursing process.

Objectives

• The objective is to understand basic concepts of nursing. • Upon completion of the course the student will be able: 1. Describe key elements of the history of Nursing 2. To understand the current position in History 3. Explain the concept of care over time, 4. To understand the way in which history has influenced the development of nursing 5. To understand the formation of modern nursing. 6. To explore the conceptual, theoretical, scientific and philosophical basis of Nursing. 7. To analyze the academic field of nursing science 8. Understand a variety of nursing theories 9. Implement the theoretical models and nursing theories in nursing practice.

Prerequisites

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Syllabus

. Introduction to Nursing. 2. Stress and how to deal with it. 3. Nursing Process. 4. Assessment of the patient's condition. 5. Nursing Diagnosis. 6. Planning of Nursing Care. 7. Application of Nursing Care - Assessment of Results. 8. Documentation of Nursing Care. 9. Communication – Part 1. 10. Communication - Part 2. 11. Empathy, emotional intelligence and its role in nursing care. 12. The patient education. 13. Respiration, Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pulse.