NU 155 Medical-Surgical Nursing I
(2026/2027) PDF | Galen College of
Nursing (ALL BUNDLED HERE!!!)
Additional Domains
Interprofessional Partnerships: Collaboration across various healthcare professions is essential
for optimizing patient care and improving outcomes.
Systems-Based Practice: Understanding healthcare systems and their impact on patient care is
crucial for effective nursing practice.
Informatics and Healthcare Technologies: Utilizing technology to gather data and inform
decision-making enhances nursing practice and patient care.
Professionalism: Developing a sustainable nursing identity characterized by accountability and
adherence to nursing values is vital for career success.
, Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development: Continuous growth in these areas is
essential for adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape.
IV. Health Education and Health Promotion
Defining Health and Wellness
Health is defined by the WHO as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not
merely the absence of disease.
Wellness involves active self-care and the ability to perform at one's best, encompassing
physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions.
Nurses play a critical role in promoting health and wellness through education and support for
healthy lifestyle choices.
Understanding the distinction between health and wellness helps nurses tailor their
interventions to meet patient needs effectively.
Health promotion strategies must be culturally sensitive and accessible to diverse populations.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow’s framework is utilized by nurses to prioritize patient assessments and interventions
based on their needs.
The hierarchy includes five levels: Physiologic, Safety and Security, Belongingness and Affection,
Esteem and Self-Respect, and Self-Actualization.
Understanding where a patient falls within this hierarchy can guide nurses in developing
appropriate care plans.
Addressing basic needs is essential before higher-level needs can be effectively met, ensuring
comprehensive patient care.
Nurses must assess and address barriers to meeting these needs to promote overall health and
well-being.
Patterns of Disease and Health Promotion
There is a shift in focus from cure to health promotion and chronic condition management,
reflecting changes in healthcare priorities.
Statistics indicate that 7 in 10 adults have at least one chronic condition, highlighting the need
for effective management strategies.
Healthy People 2030 sets goals for increasing the quality and years of healthy life while
eliminating health disparities.
Key indicators for health promotion include access to services, colorectal screening, smoking
cessation, and oral health.
(2026/2027) PDF | Galen College of
Nursing (ALL BUNDLED HERE!!!)
Additional Domains
Interprofessional Partnerships: Collaboration across various healthcare professions is essential
for optimizing patient care and improving outcomes.
Systems-Based Practice: Understanding healthcare systems and their impact on patient care is
crucial for effective nursing practice.
Informatics and Healthcare Technologies: Utilizing technology to gather data and inform
decision-making enhances nursing practice and patient care.
Professionalism: Developing a sustainable nursing identity characterized by accountability and
adherence to nursing values is vital for career success.
, Personal, Professional, and Leadership Development: Continuous growth in these areas is
essential for adapting to the evolving healthcare landscape.
IV. Health Education and Health Promotion
Defining Health and Wellness
Health is defined by the WHO as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not
merely the absence of disease.
Wellness involves active self-care and the ability to perform at one's best, encompassing
physical, psychological, social, and spiritual dimensions.
Nurses play a critical role in promoting health and wellness through education and support for
healthy lifestyle choices.
Understanding the distinction between health and wellness helps nurses tailor their
interventions to meet patient needs effectively.
Health promotion strategies must be culturally sensitive and accessible to diverse populations.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow’s framework is utilized by nurses to prioritize patient assessments and interventions
based on their needs.
The hierarchy includes five levels: Physiologic, Safety and Security, Belongingness and Affection,
Esteem and Self-Respect, and Self-Actualization.
Understanding where a patient falls within this hierarchy can guide nurses in developing
appropriate care plans.
Addressing basic needs is essential before higher-level needs can be effectively met, ensuring
comprehensive patient care.
Nurses must assess and address barriers to meeting these needs to promote overall health and
well-being.
Patterns of Disease and Health Promotion
There is a shift in focus from cure to health promotion and chronic condition management,
reflecting changes in healthcare priorities.
Statistics indicate that 7 in 10 adults have at least one chronic condition, highlighting the need
for effective management strategies.
Healthy People 2030 sets goals for increasing the quality and years of healthy life while
eliminating health disparities.
Key indicators for health promotion include access to services, colorectal screening, smoking
cessation, and oral health.
