PNN 137 - Fundamental Skills of Nursing

Passing the course is contingent on passing the corequisites. Failure of a corequisite course(s), will result in failure of Fundamentals Skills of Nursing. 

NURSING CREDIT TYPE
2.5 credit(s)

Orients the student to nursing and the nursing process. Develops technical skills within the scope of the practical nurse in Iowa; enhancing knowledge and professionalism in the use of therapeutic communication, and professional medical ethics. 



Course Learning Outcomes
1. Apply the steps of the nursing process including assessment, establishing goals, planning interventions, and evaluating said interventions with patients diagnosed with basic health disparities. 

2. Collaborate with an interprofessional team, under the supervision of a clinical instructor to provide basic nursing care to patients.

3. Observe/participate in patient education and/or discharge instructions for patients under the supervision of a clinical instructor.

4. Implement nursing interventions (within the scope of the Practical Nurse in Iowa) and practice therapeutic communication to help patients and their families cope with the psychosocial impact of their basic health disparity.

5. Create an evidence-based plan of care for a patient cared for while at the care facility, under the supervision of a clinical instructor.