Fundamentals of Nursing

CONTENTS 1. Introduction to Health and llness 2. Health Care Delivery system 3. History of nursing and nursing as a Profession 4. Communication and Nurse-Patient Relationship 5. Documentation and Reporting 6. Vital signs 7. Health Assessment 8. Equipment and linen 9. Introduction to Infection Control in clinical settings 10. Comfort, Rest and sleep, and pain 11. Promoting safety in health care environment 12. Hospital admission and discharge 13. Mobility and Immobility 14. Patient teaching 15. Hygiene 16. Nursing Process 17. Nutritional Needs 18. Elimination 19. Diagnostic Testing 20. Oxygenation Needs 21.Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid - Base Balance 22. Administration of Medication 23.Sensory needs 24. Care of terminally , III Death and dying 25. Self - concept 26. Sexuality 27. Stress and Adaptation 28. Concepts of Cultural Diversity and spirituality 29. Nursing Theories 30. First aid and Emergencies 31. Perioperative nursing