Study Outline: Nursing Fundamentals

I. Introduction to Nursing Fundamentals A. Definition and Scope of Nursing

Fundamentals B. Importance of Nursing Fundamentals in Patient Care C. Role of Nursing
Fundamentals in Building a Foundation for Advanced Nursing Practices

II. Basic Anatomy and Physiology A. Overview of Human Anatomy 1. Systems: Skeletal,
Muscular, Nervous, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Digestive, etc. 2. Tissues and Cells B.
Basic Physiology Concepts 1. Homeostasis 2. Cellular Function 3. Physiological Processes
in Various Organ Systems

III. Nursing Ethics and Professionalism A. Nursing Code of Ethics B. Legal and Ethical
Responsibilities in Patient Care C. Professional Communication and Interpersonal Skills
D. Cultural Competence and Sensitivity in Nursing Practice

IV. Infection Control and Prevention A. Principles of Infection Control B. Standard

Precautions C. Hand Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) D. Sterilization
and Disinfection Practices

V. Patient Assessment A. Health History and Physical Examination B. Vital Signs

Monitoring C. Pain Assessment D. Nursing Diagnosis and Care Planning

VI. Medication Administration A. Medication Safety B. Routes of Administration C.

Dosage Calculations D. Documentation of Medication Administration

VII. Nursing Procedures and Skills A. Basic Nursing Skills (e.g., Bedside Care, Patient
Positioning, Mobility Assistance) B. Wound Care and Dressing Changes C. Intravenous
(IV) Therapy Basics D. Catheterization Procedures

VIII. Patient Education A. Teaching Strategies for Various Patient Populations B. Health
Promotion and Disease Prevention C. Communication Skills in Patient Education

IX. Gerontological Nursing Fundamentals A. Unique Considerations in Caring for Older

Adults B. Geriatric Assessment C. Common Geriatric Health Issues

X. Emergency and Disaster Preparedness A. Nursing Role in Emergency Response B.

Disaster Preparedness Plans C. Triage and Patient Prioritization
XI. Collaborative Care and Teamwork A. Interprofessional Collaboration B. Effective
Communication within the Healthcare Team C. Role Clarity and Collaboration in Patient
Care

XII. Review and Practice A. Self-assessment quizzes B. Case studies and scenario-based
learning C. Skills practice and simulation exercises

XIII. Conclusion and Future Learning A. Summary of Key Nursing Fundamentals

Concepts B. Encouraging Lifelong Learning in Nursing Practice C. Resources for
Continued Professional Development