Galen College of Nursing
Course Syllabus
Course Information:
Course Name Foundations of Nursing
Course Number NUR 155
Course Section Number A2
Quarter Credit Hours 12 Quarter Credit Hours: [6 theory; 4 lab; 2 clinical]
Contact Hours Twelve weeks: [72 theory; 96 lab; 72 clinical]
Prerequisites BSL 117; BSL 127; CSC 104; ENG 101; MAT 101; NUR 111; PSY 131
Co-requisites BSL 101 or NUR 210
Course Location RiverGreen Room 101
Course Meeting Dates/Times Wednesday & Friday 8:00- 11:16 a.m.
Engaged lectures, seminars, multimedia, internet, textbooks, written
Methods of Instruction assignments, small group work, faculty-supervised learning
laboratory practice, and faculty-supervised clinical practicum.
Faculty reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this
Changes to Syllabus course syllabus. Learners will be notified in writing of any changes
in a timely fashion.
Faculty Information:
Faculty Holly Terry, MSN, BS, RN
Office Hours Monday & Thursday 12-1:00 p.m.
Office Phone Number(s) 502-410-6518
Email Address
Course Catalog Description:
Using established professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices learners are
taught effective communication skills, physical assessment interviewing skills, medication
administration, and documentation. Attention is also given to the development of critical thinking skills,
caring behaviors, interpersonal relationships in order to meet the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual,
and cultural needs of patients. Legal and ethical aspects of nursing are explored along with the nurse’s
role in health promotion.
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 155 Course Syllabus – On-ground – Version 4.0 1
,Textbooks & Resources:
Berman, A. T., Snyder, S., & Frandsen, G. (2016) Kozier & Erb's
fundamentals of nursing: Concepts, process, and practice (10th ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall/Pearson Education, Inc.
ISBN-13: 9780133974362
Ackley, B., & Ladwig, G. (2014). Nursing diagnosis handbook (10th
ed.). St Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier, Inc.
ISBN-13: 9780323085496
Required Textbook(s)
D’Amico, D., & Barbarito, C. (2016). Clinical pocket guide for health
& physical assessment in nursing (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice Hall/Pearson Education, Inc.
ISBN-13: 9780134000893
Horntvedt, T. (2015). Calculating dosages safely: A dimensional
analysis approach. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.
ISBN-13: 9780803644595
Silvestri, L. (2014). Saunders comprehensive review for the NCLEX-
RN® examination. (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier, Inc.
ISBN-13: 9781455727551
Recommended Textbook(s)
Any handbook or laboratory and diagnostic tests
Any medical dictionary
This website provides information on APA:
Recommended Resources
http://flash1r.apa.org/apastyle/basics/index.htm
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 155 Course Syllabus – On-ground – Version 4.0 2
,Additional Information:
Student Portal https://my.galencollege.edu/
Galen Website www.galencollege.edu
For a current edition of the Student Catalog students may visit either
Student Catalog
the Galen website or the myGalen student portal.
For 24/7 technical support with Canvas, you can contact our Canvas
Helpdesk:
- If you are already logged in to Canvas, press the “Help” button on
the top right of the screen and make your selection (Phone,
Support Ticket, Chat).
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Canvas 24/7 Help Line support options with the following information:
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By email:
Courses are augmented on the web utilizing the Canvas Learning
Management System. On the first day of class, students will be
oriented to the learning system. Students will access the course
syllabus and content through this network.
Web-Enhanced Access https://classroom.galencollege.edu
This network will also provide access to student course grades, a
means to submit assignments, and handouts the faculty may post for
you.
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, Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs):
1. Safe, Patient-Centered Care – Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based
practice while managing multiple patients.
2. Caring Behaviors – Integrate caring behaviors when managing nursing care for diverse patients,
families, and communities.
3. Communication – Integrate effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision
making while managing patient care.
4. Clinical Judgment – Incorporate clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when managing
patient care.
5. Collaboration – Participate in collaborative relationships to improve patient outcomes when
managing nursing care for diverse patients, families, and communities.
6. Leadership – Integrate leadership skills in a variety of healthcare settings when managing care for
diverse patient populations.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs):
1. Identify safe patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice for patients receiving basic
nursing care. (PSLO 1)
2. Identify caring skills required when providing basic nursing care. (PSLO 2)
3. Identify effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision making when
providing basic nursing care. (PSLO 3)
4. Develop critical thinking and clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes for patients receiving
basic nursing care. (PSLO 4)
5. Identify collaborative relationships needed to provide and improve care for patients receiving basic
nursing care. (PSLO 5)
6. Identify leadership skills required to provide care for patients receiving basic nursing care. (PSLO 6)
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Course Syllabus
Course Information:
Course Name Foundations of Nursing
Course Number NUR 155
Course Section Number A2
Quarter Credit Hours 12 Quarter Credit Hours: [6 theory; 4 lab; 2 clinical]
Contact Hours Twelve weeks: [72 theory; 96 lab; 72 clinical]
Prerequisites BSL 117; BSL 127; CSC 104; ENG 101; MAT 101; NUR 111; PSY 131
Co-requisites BSL 101 or NUR 210
Course Location RiverGreen Room 101
Course Meeting Dates/Times Wednesday & Friday 8:00- 11:16 a.m.
Engaged lectures, seminars, multimedia, internet, textbooks, written
Methods of Instruction assignments, small group work, faculty-supervised learning
laboratory practice, and faculty-supervised clinical practicum.
Faculty reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this
Changes to Syllabus course syllabus. Learners will be notified in writing of any changes
in a timely fashion.
Faculty Information:
Faculty Holly Terry, MSN, BS, RN
Office Hours Monday & Thursday 12-1:00 p.m.
Office Phone Number(s) 502-410-6518
Email Address
Course Catalog Description:
Using established professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices learners are
taught effective communication skills, physical assessment interviewing skills, medication
administration, and documentation. Attention is also given to the development of critical thinking skills,
caring behaviors, interpersonal relationships in order to meet the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual,
and cultural needs of patients. Legal and ethical aspects of nursing are explored along with the nurse’s
role in health promotion.
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 155 Course Syllabus – On-ground – Version 4.0 1
,Textbooks & Resources:
Berman, A. T., Snyder, S., & Frandsen, G. (2016) Kozier & Erb's
fundamentals of nursing: Concepts, process, and practice (10th ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall/Pearson Education, Inc.
ISBN-13: 9780133974362
Ackley, B., & Ladwig, G. (2014). Nursing diagnosis handbook (10th
ed.). St Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier, Inc.
ISBN-13: 9780323085496
Required Textbook(s)
D’Amico, D., & Barbarito, C. (2016). Clinical pocket guide for health
& physical assessment in nursing (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice Hall/Pearson Education, Inc.
ISBN-13: 9780134000893
Horntvedt, T. (2015). Calculating dosages safely: A dimensional
analysis approach. Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.
ISBN-13: 9780803644595
Silvestri, L. (2014). Saunders comprehensive review for the NCLEX-
RN® examination. (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier, Inc.
ISBN-13: 9781455727551
Recommended Textbook(s)
Any handbook or laboratory and diagnostic tests
Any medical dictionary
This website provides information on APA:
Recommended Resources
http://flash1r.apa.org/apastyle/basics/index.htm
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 155 Course Syllabus – On-ground – Version 4.0 2
,Additional Information:
Student Portal https://my.galencollege.edu/
Galen Website www.galencollege.edu
For a current edition of the Student Catalog students may visit either
Student Catalog
the Galen website or the myGalen student portal.
For 24/7 technical support with Canvas, you can contact our Canvas
Helpdesk:
- If you are already logged in to Canvas, press the “Help” button on
the top right of the screen and make your selection (Phone,
Support Ticket, Chat).
- If you are not logged in to Canvas, you can access the same
Canvas 24/7 Help Line support options with the following information:
By Telephone: (855) 680-0125
By support ticket: http://help.instructure.com
By chat:
https://secure.livechatinc.com/licence/2695732/open_chat.c
gi?groups=68
By email:
Courses are augmented on the web utilizing the Canvas Learning
Management System. On the first day of class, students will be
oriented to the learning system. Students will access the course
syllabus and content through this network.
Web-Enhanced Access https://classroom.galencollege.edu
This network will also provide access to student course grades, a
means to submit assignments, and handouts the faculty may post for
you.
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 155 Course Syllabus – On-ground – Version 4.0 3
, Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs):
1. Safe, Patient-Centered Care – Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based
practice while managing multiple patients.
2. Caring Behaviors – Integrate caring behaviors when managing nursing care for diverse patients,
families, and communities.
3. Communication – Integrate effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision
making while managing patient care.
4. Clinical Judgment – Incorporate clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when managing
patient care.
5. Collaboration – Participate in collaborative relationships to improve patient outcomes when
managing nursing care for diverse patients, families, and communities.
6. Leadership – Integrate leadership skills in a variety of healthcare settings when managing care for
diverse patient populations.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs):
1. Identify safe patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice for patients receiving basic
nursing care. (PSLO 1)
2. Identify caring skills required when providing basic nursing care. (PSLO 2)
3. Identify effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision making when
providing basic nursing care. (PSLO 3)
4. Develop critical thinking and clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes for patients receiving
basic nursing care. (PSLO 4)
5. Identify collaborative relationships needed to provide and improve care for patients receiving basic
nursing care. (PSLO 5)
6. Identify leadership skills required to provide care for patients receiving basic nursing care. (PSLO 6)
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