Fundamentals of Nursing I

Introduction 

Welcome to OAN3156, Fundamentals of Nursing I. This subject introduces the students to the evolution of nursing thus deepening the appreciation and understanding of the profession. Nursing theories is introduced as the foundations to nursing practice. In addition, the subject also deals with the concepts, principles and techniques of health history taking, and physical assessment emphasizing on the importance of assessment as a basic element in providing safe, effective and quality care to individuals in various settings.

 

In this course guide, I will share the course learning outcomes, the overview of the plan of the course and the assessments. I will also share the expectations of being a student in this course. It is our intent to make this learning experience both convenient and fun while achieving the intended outcomes.

 

Course Learning Outcomes

A course learning outcome (CLO) is the expectation of what you should be able to do by the end of the course. It provides a guide to both the educator as well as the student to focus on achieving the intended outcomes. For this course, we have three course learning outcomes (CLO) that can be categorized into two domains; cognitive and psychomotor. The CLOs are as follows: 

 

CLO1	Explain the evolution of nursing and the various nursing theories. (C2, PLO1)
CLO2	Apply Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns framework in health history-taking. (C3, PLO2)
CLO3	Perform physical assessment in a systematic and appropriate manner. (P4, PLO3)

 

Overview of the Teaching and Learning Plan

As an online course, we will use the Learning Management System (LMS) for all our communication, materials and assessments. We will have synchronous meeting via the LMS as well as Self Instructional Materials (SIM) to facilitate your learning and progress through the course. As an ODL learner, you are expected to be self-directed. The SIM will provide you with a complete guide of the course materials and resources.  Each topic will have topic learning outcomes followed by the lesson notes. Links to videos and other resources will be provided to support your learning process. You will also be given reading materials out of the SIM. At the end of each topic, there will be self-check questions. Here you can test yourself. Review the notes and resources should you need to. We will also have scheduled online meetings. Here we will have discussions and tutorials. In this course procedures will be reordered and shared in the SIM. You will be required to watch and reflect on your own practice. No of meeting for this subject is six two-hour synchronous online session. 

 

 

Assessment

The assessments are planned as coursework and well as a final examination. The breakdown of the weightage is as follows:

 

A. Continuous Assessment	Weightage (%)
Test	10%
Assignment	10%
Recording of Performance	20%

B. Summative Assessment
Final Examination	60%
Total	100%

Test

A test will be given at a set time within the semester to test your knowledge of the content covered as well as your ability to apply the knowledge into scenarios. The test will be given online in Week 5. 

 

Assignment

An assignment which consists of documentation of health assessment findings based on a subject (a roommate / friend / patient / family member) who has a health issue and collect data utilising the Gordon’s Functional Pattern form and Health Assessment form.  You will be required to submit a draft of the essay by Week 8 of the semester. I will read your work and provide you with constructive feedback for improvement by Week 9. Final submission will be by Week 12. 

 

Recording of Performance

For the practical test, you will need to perform physical assessment in a systematic and appropriate manner. The purpose is to ensure you will be confident in assessing your patient.

 

Final Examination

For the summative assessment, a final examination will be given in a form of multiple-choice question and multiple essay question. It is to test your knowledge of the content covered as well as your ability to apply the knowledge into scenarios. The exam will be given online based on the exam schedule.

 

Your Responsibility as an ODL Student

The concept of ODL is to be flexible and facilitate learning even while working. As an ODL student, you are expected to be self-directed. Utilise the SIM provided and make full use of the resources (recorded lectures, videos, readings) provided. Attend synchronous meetings to facilitate discussion, clarification and guidance. You are expected to attend at least 85% of synchronous meeting. Should you miss the meeting, do refer to the recordings that will be uploaded after the meeting.

 

Academic Honesty

Cheating, in any form, is a very serious offence which could lead to severe disciplinary action.  Cheating includes:

-       using unauthorized materials in tests and examinations;

-       letting another person take tests or examinations on one’s behalf OR taking tests or examinations on another person’s behalf;

-       working jointly, copying or sharing another student’s work and presenting it as one’s own piece of work;

-       inventing, copying or altering data, quotations or references;

-       plagiarising, i.e. taking or using another person’s work without attributing the source and thus, giving the impression that it is one’s own work.  

 

Any student caught and found guilty in the disciplinary hearing will be deemed to have FAILED in the subject and will be required to REPEAT the said subject. Any repeated offence may result in EXPULSION FROM THE UNIVERSITY

 

Closing Note

We are glad to have you with us 😃. Let's look forward to a fun, challenging and fruitful semester. 

Do contact me should you need any help. I will be gladly assisting you.

Lee Xui Xian

📩 xxlee@nilai.edu.my