LPN101 — Fundamentals of Practical Nursing Care I
LPN 101 - Fundamentals of Practical Nursing Care I LPN 101 - Fundamentals of Practical Nursing Care I Description: Introduction to the fundamental concepts of practical nursing care for clients with selected alterations in physical, mental, and psychosocial health. Presents a holistic approach to client care using QSEN competencies, and /or related concepts such as caring, clinical judgement, nursing process, communication and documentation, safety, QI, culture and spirituality, psychosocial care, pain management, delegation, as well as teaching and learning for the adult client populations. Introduces the competencies of practical nursing knowledge to include client-centered care, informatics and technology, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. Lecture: 4 Lab: 0 Course Content: History and trends in nursing Legal, culture, and ethical considerations Nursing process and critical thinking Documentation and communication Infection control Contribute to the assessment of the adult client Safety and Quality Improvement Nutrition Lifespan development Elimination Sleep disorders Wound care Care of the surgical client Disease prevention, health promotion, restoration, and maintenance of the adult client Care of the client with mental health disorders Community health nursing Learning