N320: Foundations Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education of Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, and Whitworth College, and College of Nursing, Washington State University |
| COURSE TITLE: Nursing Concepts: Foundations COURSE NUMBER: N320 CREDIT HOURS: 3/5 PLACE IN CURRICULUM 1st semester, Junior FACULTY: Carol B. Allen, MSN, Ph.C., RN Special Information about this Web-based Course All the study questions, directions for assignments and the PowerPoint slides used in lecture will found on this web site. Should you wish to print all or part of the syllabus you will want to omit the photos. Directions are given below. The web format includes hyperlinks (highlighted, underlined titles) to all web-based readings and on-line assignments. To access readings or assignments, click on the hyperlink. When there is a web based reading assignment you find a hyperlink in the reading assignment that will take you directly to it. If needed, a set of instructions for navigating through the site will be included with the reading assignment. Since site addresses change or may disappear altogether, always use the links provided on the web site to access readings. Hyperlinks are updated regularly but if you find some that do not work please email me at once. There are also web based learning assignments. They are indicated on the calendar. For your convenience, a list of due dates for all assignments is found in the syllabus on page 6. Specific instructions for completing the assignments are found under Learning Assignments. Directions for removing photos for printing: Internet Explorer: If your internet browser does not have these headings, please ask the
Computer Lab staff to help you. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Nursing concepts foundational to care of well/ill clients. Nursing process, nurse/client roles, communication, relationship, basic needs and teaching learning theories will be introduced. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This introductory course is designed to provide the foundational material for all subsequent nursing courses. The course is closely correlated with the concurrent nursing practice course. Nursing concepts which underlie the nursing care of well/ill clients across the age spectrum of young adult through senescence will be explored. Nursing process, nurse/client roles, communication theory, basic needs of clients, and teaching/learning theory will be explored. Disclaimer Notice Developed for Fall semester 1999 |