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NURS 3006-01
Foundations of Nursing
Course Syllabus
Spring 2017
This syllabus is subject to change. Changes will be announced to students.
It is the responsibility of the student to comply with any changes.
Revised 11/18/16, DMB
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Table of Contents
Page Number
General Information and Policies ……………………………………………… 3
Program Goals…………………………………………….…………………… 6
Course Outcomes ……………………………………………………………… 6
Course Requirements ………………………………………………………….. 6
Evaluation and Grading ………………………………………………………… 8
Course Schedule ……………………………………………………………….. 13
Appendices
Appendix A Evaluation of Clinical Performance……………………. 18
Appendix B Pre-Planning and Client Information.…………….…….. 22
Appendix C Assessment, Formulated Plan, Self-Eval, & Grading….. 28
Appendix D Reflective Journal………………………………………. 33
Appendix E Formal Paper Requirements and Grading Rubric……… 34
Appendix F Medication Simulation…………………………………. 36
Appendix G Skills Guidelines………………………………………... 38
Appendix H Peer Practice……………………………………………. 41
Appendix I Learning Outcomes…………………….……………….. 47
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General Information and Policies
Course Number and Title: NURS 3006 – 01, Foundations of Nursing
Number of Credit Hours and Clock Hours of Class, Lab, or Clinical: 6 Credit Hours; 4 hours
weekly of theory and 45 clinical hours with 45 lab/practicum hours
Times and Places: Theory on Monday 10:00 – 11:50 and 1:00 – 2:50, location NSE 135 – 136
Lab Thursday OR Friday 9:00 – 11:50 or 2:00 – 4:50 NSE 231 or NSE 226
Clinical dates, times, and locations will be announced later in the semester.
Course Prerequisites:
CHEM 1025- Principles in Chemistry
BIOL 2003- Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2041- Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
BIOL 2103- Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 2141- Human Anatomy and Physiology lab II
BIOL 2314- Introductory Microbiology
PSYC 1113-Introduction to Psychology
Nursing Course Prerequisites or Concurrent:
NURS 3003- Health Assessment
NURS 3103- Nursing Pharmacology
Course Description: This course focuses on the principles, strategies, and procedures related to
the practice of nursing. Students are introduced to the concepts of nursing, caring, client, health,
and environment and are provided with opportunities to use the nursing process, develop effective
communication techniques, and practice psychomotor skills. Four hours of class and six hours of
lab or clinical per week, or the equivalent.
Teaching Methods: Lecture, discussion/seminar, audiovisuals (CD or DVD), handouts, written
assignments, projects, student presentations, lab practice, simulation, and clinical practicum
Evaluation Methods: Examinations, case studies, written assignments, formal paper, lab
demonstrations, and clinical performance
Faculty, Contact Information, and Office Hours:
Course Coordinator/Faculty: Faculty:
Debbie Barnett, MSN, RN, FCN Linda Cook, PhD, PHMCNS, BC, CNE
NSE 206 NSE 243
208-5922 208-5904
Office Hours: Office Hours:
Monday: 8:00 am – 10:00 am Monday: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 10:00 am Monday: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Required Textbook(s) and Other Materials:
Ackley, B. J., Ladwig, G.B., & Flynn Makic, M. B. (2016). Nursing diagnosis handbook: An
evidenced based guide to planning care. (11th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier
ISBN: 9780323322249
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, D.C.: Author. ISBN: 9781433805615
Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., & Hall, A. M. (2017). Fundamentals of nursing. (9th ed.).
St. Louis, MO: Elsevier
Pagana, K. D. & Pagana, T. J. (2014). Mosby’s manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests (5th
ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. ISBN: 9780323089494
Elsevier (Producer). (2015). Essential skills (access card): Fundamentals and health assessment.
ISBN: 9780323394499
Current books from current nursing courses (NURS 3003 and NURS 3103)
Optional Recommended Textbooks and Other Materials:
Mosby. (2012). Mosby’s dictionary of medicine, nursing and health professions (9th ed.).
St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323074032
(2016). Mosby’s PDQ for RN, 4th ed, St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323400282
Nugent, P. & Vitale, B. (2014). Fundamentals of nursing: Content review plus practice questions.
Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company. ISBN: 9780803637061
Nugent, P. & Vitale, B. (2015). Fundamental success, A Q&A review applying critical thinking to
test taking. (4th ed.) Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.
Nugent, P. & Vitale, B. (2016). Test success: Test taking techniques for beginning nursing students
(7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company. ISBN: 9780803644182
Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., Hall, A. M. & Ochs, G. (2017). Fundamentals of
nursing: Study guide (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323396448
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NURS 3006-01
Foundations of Nursing
Course Syllabus
Spring 2017
This syllabus is subject to change. Changes will be announced to students.
It is the responsibility of the student to comply with any changes.
Revised 11/18/16, DMB
, 2
Table of Contents
Page Number
General Information and Policies ……………………………………………… 3
Program Goals…………………………………………….…………………… 6
Course Outcomes ……………………………………………………………… 6
Course Requirements ………………………………………………………….. 6
Evaluation and Grading ………………………………………………………… 8
Course Schedule ……………………………………………………………….. 13
Appendices
Appendix A Evaluation of Clinical Performance……………………. 18
Appendix B Pre-Planning and Client Information.…………….…….. 22
Appendix C Assessment, Formulated Plan, Self-Eval, & Grading….. 28
Appendix D Reflective Journal………………………………………. 33
Appendix E Formal Paper Requirements and Grading Rubric……… 34
Appendix F Medication Simulation…………………………………. 36
Appendix G Skills Guidelines………………………………………... 38
Appendix H Peer Practice……………………………………………. 41
Appendix I Learning Outcomes…………………….……………….. 47
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General Information and Policies
Course Number and Title: NURS 3006 – 01, Foundations of Nursing
Number of Credit Hours and Clock Hours of Class, Lab, or Clinical: 6 Credit Hours; 4 hours
weekly of theory and 45 clinical hours with 45 lab/practicum hours
Times and Places: Theory on Monday 10:00 – 11:50 and 1:00 – 2:50, location NSE 135 – 136
Lab Thursday OR Friday 9:00 – 11:50 or 2:00 – 4:50 NSE 231 or NSE 226
Clinical dates, times, and locations will be announced later in the semester.
Course Prerequisites:
CHEM 1025- Principles in Chemistry
BIOL 2003- Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 2041- Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
BIOL 2103- Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 2141- Human Anatomy and Physiology lab II
BIOL 2314- Introductory Microbiology
PSYC 1113-Introduction to Psychology
Nursing Course Prerequisites or Concurrent:
NURS 3003- Health Assessment
NURS 3103- Nursing Pharmacology
Course Description: This course focuses on the principles, strategies, and procedures related to
the practice of nursing. Students are introduced to the concepts of nursing, caring, client, health,
and environment and are provided with opportunities to use the nursing process, develop effective
communication techniques, and practice psychomotor skills. Four hours of class and six hours of
lab or clinical per week, or the equivalent.
Teaching Methods: Lecture, discussion/seminar, audiovisuals (CD or DVD), handouts, written
assignments, projects, student presentations, lab practice, simulation, and clinical practicum
Evaluation Methods: Examinations, case studies, written assignments, formal paper, lab
demonstrations, and clinical performance
Faculty, Contact Information, and Office Hours:
Course Coordinator/Faculty: Faculty:
Debbie Barnett, MSN, RN, FCN Linda Cook, PhD, PHMCNS, BC, CNE
NSE 206 NSE 243
208-5922 208-5904
Office Hours: Office Hours:
Monday: 8:00 am – 10:00 am Monday: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 10:00 am Monday: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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Required Textbook(s) and Other Materials:
Ackley, B. J., Ladwig, G.B., & Flynn Makic, M. B. (2016). Nursing diagnosis handbook: An
evidenced based guide to planning care. (11th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier
ISBN: 9780323322249
American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, D.C.: Author. ISBN: 9781433805615
Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., & Hall, A. M. (2017). Fundamentals of nursing. (9th ed.).
St. Louis, MO: Elsevier
Pagana, K. D. & Pagana, T. J. (2014). Mosby’s manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests (5th
ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. ISBN: 9780323089494
Elsevier (Producer). (2015). Essential skills (access card): Fundamentals and health assessment.
ISBN: 9780323394499
Current books from current nursing courses (NURS 3003 and NURS 3103)
Optional Recommended Textbooks and Other Materials:
Mosby. (2012). Mosby’s dictionary of medicine, nursing and health professions (9th ed.).
St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323074032
(2016). Mosby’s PDQ for RN, 4th ed, St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323400282
Nugent, P. & Vitale, B. (2014). Fundamentals of nursing: Content review plus practice questions.
Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company. ISBN: 9780803637061
Nugent, P. & Vitale, B. (2015). Fundamental success, A Q&A review applying critical thinking to
test taking. (4th ed.) Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.
Nugent, P. & Vitale, B. (2016). Test success: Test taking techniques for beginning nursing students
(7th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company. ISBN: 9780803644182
Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., Hall, A. M. & Ochs, G. (2017). Fundamentals of
nursing: Study guide (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN: 9780323396448
