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Foundations of Nursing
BNS 112: Foundations of Nursing
An introduction to the core concepts, theories, and philosophies that define professional nursing practice, from its historical evolution to the application of the nursing process.
Course Content
Explore the detailed topics covered in Foundations of Nursing.
History and Evolution of Nursing
Historical PerspectivesNotes coming soonEvolution as a ProfessionNotes coming soonInfluences of Human DevelopmentNotes coming soonGlobal PerspectivesNotes coming soon
The Discipline of Nursing
Major Concepts & PrinciplesNotes coming soonImportant DefinitionsNotes coming soonSpecialisations & GoalsNotes coming soonRoles of a NurseNotes coming soonQualities of a Professional NurseNotes coming soonPatterns of KnowingNotes coming soonEducational PreparationNotes coming soonProfessional DevelopmentNotes coming soon
Therapeutic Interactions
Key TermsNotes coming soonNurse-Patient RelationshipsNotes coming soonThe Communication ProcessNotes coming soonTechniques of CommunicationNotes coming soonBarriers to CommunicationNotes coming soon
Nursing Organizations and Associations
Importance of OrganizationsNotes coming soonGlobal & Regional RolesNotes coming soonNational RolesNotes coming soonNursing Partners (MOH, WHO, etc.)Notes coming soon
Positioning Nursing as a Professional Discipline
Definitions: Profession, DisciplineNotes coming soonCharacteristics of ProfessionsNotes coming soonCategorization of ProfessionsNotes coming soonDifferentiating from OccupationsNotes coming soon
Philosophies of Nursing
Beliefs, Values & PhilosophiesNotes coming soonPhilosophy of Nursing in UgandaNotes coming soonDeveloping Personal PhilosophiesNotes coming soon
The Individual, Health and Holism
Health, Illness & Wellness ModelsNotes coming soonHolistic ApproachNotes coming soonStress, Adaptation & CopingNotes coming soonLoss, Grieving & DeathNotes coming soonRole in Health PromotionNotes coming soon
Metaparadigm Concepts of Nursing
Key ConceptsNotes coming soonMetaparadigm: Nursing, Person, Environment, HealthNotes coming soonApplication in PracticeNotes coming soon
Theory as a Basis for Professional Practice
Theory TypesNotes coming soonSelected TheoristsNotes coming soonCaring ParadigmsNotes coming soonApplication to Practice & ResearchNotes coming soon
The Nursing Care Processes
Approaches to Nursing CareNotes coming soonComponents of the Nursing ProcessNotes coming soonAdvantages & DisadvantagesNotes coming soonUtilization of the ProcessNotes coming soon
Key References
A selection of key texts and resources cited in this course unit.
- DeLaune, SC, & Ladner, PK, (2010). Fundamentals of Nursing: Delmar
- Parker, M. (2005). Nursing Theories and Nursing Practice: FA Davis Company
- Ellis, J., & Hartley, C. (2007). Nursing in Today's World: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Barnard, A, & Locsin, RC (2008) Technology and Nursing Practice: issues, concepts; Palgrave
- Boykin, A, & Schoenhofer, S. (2000). Nursing as caring: Jones & Ballet
- Griffith, R, & Tengnah, C. (2010). Law and Professional Issues in Nursing: Learning Matters.
