COURSE OUTLINE

Second Semester AY (2022 – 2023 )

I. Course Code : NCM - 103

II. Course Title : Fundamentals of Nursing Practice

III. Intended for : Bachelor of Science in Nursing Level I

IV. Schedule :

V. Contact Hours/Sem. : 54 lecture hours / 102 RLE hours

VI. Course Credit : 3 units Lecture / 2 units RLE

VII. Pre requisite : Anatomy and Physiology, BioChemistry, Theoretical

Foundations of Nursing

VIII. Co-requisite : Anatomy and Physiology, Biochemistry

IX. Course Description : This course provides the students with the overview of
nursing as a science, an art and a profession. It deals with the concept of man as a holistic
being comprised of bio-psycho-socio and spiritual dimensions. It includes a discussion on
the different roles of a nurse emphasizing health promotion, maintenance of health as
well as prevention of illness utilizing the nursing process. It includes the basic nursing
skills needed in the care of individual clients.

X. General Objectives : At the end of the course and given actual or simulated
situations/conditions, the students will be able to:

1. Utilize the nursing process in the holistic care of client for the promotion and
maintenance of health
2. Ensure a well-organized recording and reporting system.
3. Observe bioethical principles and the core values ( love of God, caring, love country
and of people)
4. Relate effectively with clients, members of the health team and others in work
situations related to nursing and health; and
5. Observe bioethical concepts/ principles and core values and nursing standards in the
care of clients.

XI. Specific Objectives : At the end of the course, the students are expected :

1. Assess with the client his/her health status and risk factors affecting health
2. Identify actual wellness/ at risk nursing diagnosis
3. Plan with the client appropriate interventions for the promotion and maintenance of
health
4. Implement with the client appropriate interventions for promotion and maintenance of
health
5. Evaluate with client outcomes of a health status

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XII. Course Outline:
LECTURE
 Intermediate Competencies
By participating in a structured preliminary activity, the students will be:
1. Acquainted with each other
2. Oriented to the course

1. Distribution of Syllabus.
Unit I. Nursing as a Profession

A. Profession
1. Definition
2. Criteria

B. Nursing
1. Definition
2. Characteristics
3. Focus: Human Responses
4. Personal and professional qualities of a nurse

C. History of Nursing
1. In the world
2. In the Philippines (include the history of own nursing school)

D. Development of modern nursing

E. Growth of Professionalism
1. Profession
a. Specialized education
b. Body of knowledge
c. Ethics
d. Autonomy
2. Carpers four patterns of knowing
a. Nursing science
b. Nursing ethics
c. Nursing esthetics
d. Personal knowledge

F. Overview of the Professional Nursing Practice

1. Level of Proficiency according to Benner (Novice,
Beginner, Competent, Proficient, Expert)
2. Roles and Responsibilities of a Professional Nurse
3. Scope of Nursing Practice based on RA 9173
4. Overview of the Code of Ethics for Nurses/ Filipino Bill
of Rights/ Legal Aspects
5. Professional/ legal and moral accountability/ responsibility

G. Different Fields in Nursing

1. Institutional nursing ( hospital staff nursing)
2. Community health nursing (school nursing/ industrial nursing/
public health nursing)
3. Independent nursing practice
4. Nursing in education
5. Nursing in other fields

H. Communication Skills

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 1. Effective communication
2. Purposes of therapeutic communication
3. Components of communication
4. Criteria for effective verbal communication
5. Guidelines for active and effective listening
6. Guidelines for use of touch
7. Developmental consideration in communication
8. Communication with people who are:
a. Physically challenged
b. Cognitively challenged
c. Aggressive
9. General Guidelines for trans-cultural therapeutic communication.

I. Nursing Process
1. Assessment
2. Nursing Diagnosis ( as a content and a process)
3. Planning (long term, short term, priority setting,
formulation of objectives)
4. Intervention (collaborative, independent nursing Interventions)
5. Evaluation (formative, summative)
Documentation of plan of care/ reporting

J. Health and Illness

1. Recall concepts learned about man as an individual
and as a member of the family
2. Define health, wellness and illness
3. Explain the dimensions of wellness
4. Discuss the Health- Illness Continuum
5. Enumerate the stages of wellness and illness
6. Describe the three levels of prevention

K. Levels of Care
1. Health promotion
2. Disease prevention
3. Health maintenance
4. Curative
5. Rehabilitative
L. Meeting needs related to death and dying/ grief and grieving
1. Concept of death and dying/ grief and grieving
2. Care of the terminally ill patients and their families
3. Post mortem care
M. Psychosocial and Spiritual concerns

Unit II – Nursing as an Art

Definition of Arts
1. Why is nursing an art?
2. Concepts related to the art of nursing
3. Self-awareness/ concept (Who am I)
4. Self enhancement ( How do I become a better person?)
5. Caring: An integral Component of nursing
6. Nursing- Client relationship
7. Therapeutic communication
8. Focus of nursing

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RLE No. of RLE Hours

 Intermediate Competencies
1. Demonstrate the different procedures efficiently and effectively
while observing the underlying principles

Basic Interventions to Maintain

 Terminal Competencies
 Develop knowledge, skills and attitude on prevention
of transfer of microorganisms.
1. Healthy lifestyle 12
Asepsis
o Definition
o Principles
o Handwashing
o Gloving
o Gowning
o Mask and Cap

 Terminal Competencies
 Realize that in health and illness, good posture and
efficient body movements are essential, therapeutically
and aesthetically.
2. Mobility and exercise 12
o Body Mechanics
o Range of Motion Exercises
o Positioning
o Transferring and lifting
o Assisting in ambulation

 Terminal Competencies
 Obtain cardinal signs as baseline data in assessing
clients’ health status.
3. Vital Signs 18
o Temperature
o Pulse
o Respiration
o Blood Pressure

 Terminal Competencies
 Promote and maintain hygiene to prevent disease
or illness and enhance clients’ feeling of comfort,
well being, safety and self confidence.
4. Hygiene, Rest and Comfort Measures 18
o Oral care
o Care of the eye, ear, nose
o Bed Shampoo
o Bath (Different types)
o Care of the hands and feet
o Care of the perineum
o Massage
o Bed Making
o Healthy home environment
o Hot and cold applications

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  Terminal Competencies
 Identify and apply different measures to promote
adequate respiratory function.
5. Oxygenation 6
o Oxygen Therapy
o Suctioning

 Terminal Competencies
 Practice different measures to promote and maintain
fluid and electrolyte balance.
 Assist in administer medication and intravenous
therapy applying the underlying principles.
6. Fluid and electrolyte balance 21
o Intake and Output
o Intravenous Therapy
o Administering Medication

 Terminal Competencies
 Assist client in meeting his nutritional needs to
promote health and prevent occurrence of illness.
7. Nutrition 6
o Nasogastric Tube Feeding

 Terminal Competencies
 Undertake activities that will assist understanding
some aspects of client care specifically in the
promotion of bowel and bladder elimination.

8. Elimination 6
o Catheterization
o Urine Specimen Collection
o Enema, Suppository / Rectal Tube Insertion

 Terminal Competencies
 Provide safe, effective care in environment in any
health care setting, to protect clients, family / significant
others and other health care personnel.
9. Safety, security and privacy 3

o Application of Restraints 102 Hrs

XIII. Methods of Teaching:

The following are the methods of teaching that will be employed during the entire
course:

LECTURE RLE
1. Lecture 1. Discussion
2. Discussion 2. Demonstration
3. Film Showing 3. Film Showing
4. Group Dynamics Discussion 4. Exercise
5. Exercise

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 6. Role-Playing

XIV. Course Requirements:

The following are the requirements to be accomplished during the entire course:

LECTURE RLE
1. Assignments 1. Assignments
2. Quizzes 2. Quizzes
3. Long examinations 3. Long examinations
4. Classroom Activities 4. Return Demonstrations