Fundamentals of Nursing is the foundation of nursing education. It covers the basic principles and practices of nursing care, hygiene, patient handling, and the essential skills needed to provide quality care to patients.
Fundamentals of Nursing GNM 1st Year Syllabus
1. Introduction to Nursing
- Definition, meaning, and scope of nursing
- Historical background of nursing
- Role and responsibilities of a nurse
- Code of ethics and professional conduct in nursing
2. Nursing Process
- Steps of the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation
- Importance of nursing process in patient care
- Documentation and reporting
3. Basic Nursing Procedures
- Bed making, cleaning and preparing the bed
- Patient hygiene – bathing, oral care, dressing
- Dressing and bandaging techniques
- Feeding and assistance with eating
- Measurement of vital signs – temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
- Administration of medications and injections
4. Infection Control and Aseptic Techniques
- Principles of aseptic techniques
- Infection control practices in healthcare settings
- Sterilization and disinfection methods
- Hand hygiene and standard precautions
5. Personal Hygiene and Comfort
- Bathing, grooming, and maintaining personal hygiene
- Oral care, foot care, and perineal care
- Comfort measures for patients (positioning, padding, etc.)
6. Patient Care Techniques
- Assisting with ambulation, transfer, and positioning
- Maintaining a safe environment for patients
- Observation and reporting of patient conditions
- Assisting with elimination (urinary and bowel care)
7. First Aid
- Basic first aid skills for common injuries and emergencies (burns, cuts, fractures, choking, etc.)
- CPR and basic life support (BLS)
- Handling medical emergencies effectively
8. Communication Skills in Nursing
- Importance of communication in nursing
- Effective nurse-patient communication
- Active listening and verbal/non-verbal communication techniques
- Writing patient reports and documentation
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