N320:
Foundations |
CLASS SCHEDULE
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| DATE | CONTENT | READING ASSIGNMENTS |
| UNIT I - INTRODUCTORY PRINCIPLES | ||
| 1/13 | Introduction to the Course | *1. Evaluating Internet Sites
University of Albany Web Site Directions for use of site and link to site: http://www.wsu.edu/~allenc/N320/eval.html *2. Healthy People 2000 Web Site 3. Perry & Potter: Ch. 1 pp. 5-18 4. Benner, P., & Wrubel, J. (1989). The primacy of caring, pp. 8-9 |
| 1/14 | Critical Thinking | 1. Alfaro-LeFevre, R. (1995). Critical thinking in
nursing: A practical approach. Philadelphia: Saunders, Chapters 1-2 2. Paul, R. (1992). Critical thinking: Basic questions and answers. http://www.sonoma.edu/cthink/university/univlibrary/questions.nclk |
| 1/20 | Communications
and Relationships Healthy People 2000 posting due |
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| 1/21 | Stress and Coping | 1. Perry & Potter: Chapter 22 2. Stress Busters: http://www.jhbmc.jhu.edu/cardiology/rehab/patientinfo.html |
| 1/27 | Caring | 1. Young-Mason, J. (1997). The patient's voice:
Experience of illness. Philadelphia: Davis, Chapter 2 - "The Mastery of
Life". 2. Pinch, W. (1996). Is caring a moral trap? Nursing Outlook, 44, 84-88. |
| UNIT II - NURSING PROCESS | ||
| 1/28 | *Nursing
Process Part I Case John due |
*1. Alfaro-LeFevre, R. (1998). Applying nursing process. Chapters 1,2,& 3. 2. Allen, C. (1998). Nursing Process Information - Part I http://www.wsu.edu/~allenc/N320/npinfo1.html |
| 2/3 | *Nursing Process Part II | 1.Alfaro-Le-Fevre, R. (1998). Applying
nursing process. Chapters 4, 5, (p.154-163), & 6. 2. Allen, C. Nursing Process Information - Part II http.//www.wsu.edu/~allenc/N320/npinfo2.html |
| 2/4 | Nursing Process Part III Practice Activities due |
Finish reading assignment |
| UNIT III - CHANGE/TEACHING/ LEARNING | ||
| 2/10 | *Change/Teaching/Learning | *1. McGovern, W., & Rodgers, J. (1986). Change theory. AJN,
85(5), 566-567. OR McFarland, L. (undated). Change: It doesn't happen overnight. http://www.jhbmc.jhu.edu/cardiology/rehab/change.html 2. Katz, J. (1997). Back to basics: Providing effective patient teaching. AJN, 97(5), 33-36. 3. Perry & Potter: p. 263-267, p. 274 (Teaching Methods). 4. Handout: Teaching Implications for common differences in older adults. |
| 2/11 | Self Concept | 1. Perry & Potter: Ch. 23 |
| UNIT IV - NURSING THERAPEUTICS A | ||
| 2/17 | Sensory
Alterations Useful learning site Posting due |
1. Perry & Potter: Ch. 39 |
| 2/18 | EXAM I - UNITS 1-3 & Self-Concept Sample Questions |
| DATE | CONTENT | READING ASSIGNMENTS |
| 2/24 | Cognitive Alterations | 1. Handout: Causes of Acute Confusion in the Elderly
2. Foreman, M., Fletcher, K., Mion, L., & Lark, S. (1996). Assessing cognitive function. Geriatric Nursing, 17(5), 228-233. 3. Cutello-Schmiller, T., Massara, B., Wynne, P., Martin, P., Sliner, B., Cunningham, F., & Bigdeli, S. (1996). Examplars from an acute care geriatric psychiatric unit. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 22(4), 13-27. Bring this article to class! |
| 2/25 | Values | 1. Perry & Potter: Ch. 18. |
| 3/3 3/4 |
Ethics | 1. Perry & Potter Ch 19 2. Alfaro-LeFevre, R. (1995). Critical thinking in nursing: A practical approach. Philadelphia: Saunders, Chapter 4. |
| 3/10 | Legal Issues | 1. Perry & Potter: Ch. 20 2. Washington Nurse Practice Act (To be handed out in class) 3. American Association of Retired Persons. (1995). Advance directives. http://www.aarp.org/programs/advdir/home.html |
| 3/11 | Rest and Sleep | 1. Perry & Potter: Ch. 42 2. Richards, S. (1998). Ideas for help with insomnia http://www.Iris_Publishing.com |
| 3/24 | Comfort
First Draft of Teaching Learning Paper due. |
1. Agency for Health Policy Research. (1993). Clinical
practice guidelines: Acute pain management in adults. http://www.ahcpr.gov 2. Mackey, R. (1995). Discover the healing power of therapeutic touch. AJN, 95(4), 27-32. 3. The concept of comfort document on the web. 4. Web assignment due 3/31 |
| 3/25 | EXAM II | |
| 3/31 | Mobility | 1. Perry & Potter, Ch 37, pp. 894-905, 912-916, 939-945 2. AHCPR guidelines for pressure ulcer treatment |
| 4/1 | Nutrition | 1. Cope, K. (Undated). Malnutrition in the elderly: A
national crisis, p. 11-65. 2. DASH diet & DASH diet hints for success http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9805/htm/dash.htm 3. American Heart Association Dietary Recommendations http://www.amhrt.org/Health/Diet_and_Nutrition/AHA_Dietary_Recommendations/eatplan.html |
| 4/7 | Perioperative Care
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1. Perry & Potter: Ch. 38, pgs. 1381-1405, 1410-1426.
2. American Association of Operating Room Nurses. (1998). Perioperative Registered Nurses and Surgery Center Patient Information. For link and directions click here. |
| 4/8 | *Oxygenation
Final Teaching Learning Paper due |
No Class today - meet with your clinical group to complete web based assignment. Read: Perry & Potter: Ch. 44, pgs. 1198-1203, 1206-1212, 1214-1220 (omit suctioning), 1226-1227, 1232-1236, 1243-1244. |
| 4/14 | Elimination Gastrointestinal | 1. Perry & Potter: Ch. 47, 1341-1348 (omit bowel
diversions); 1367-1368 (omit ostomies); 1372, 1375-77. 2. Agency for Health Policy & Research. (1996). Clinical practice guidelines urinary incontinence in adults. http://www.ahcpr.gov |
| 4/15 | Loss/Grief
Oxygenation Web Assignment due |
1. Perry & Potter: Ch. 26 2. Czerweic, M. (1996). When a loved one is dying: Families talk about nursing care. AJN, 96(5), 32-36. 3. Practical information for dealing with death |
| 4/21 | Loss/Grief con'td | 1. Perry & Potter: Ch. 25, pgs. 449-455. 2. Visit Faith and Practices site on Yahoo |
| 4/28 | Transcultural Nursing | 1. Perry & Potter: Ch. 21 2. Berg, C., & Ohman, P. (1996). Six steps I can take towards cultural competence. http://www1.umn.edu/ccch/the6steps.html#topof6 |
| 4/29 | Summary and Evaluation | |
| 5/5 | FINAL EXAMINATION |