1001 Syllabus Winter 2022 A01 JFv1

NFDN 1001
Course Syllabus
Course Name: Nursing Foundations I: Introduction to Nursing
Section Number: A01 Term: Winter 2022
Course Start Date: January 5, 2022 Course End Date: April 8, 2022
Delivery Mode: In-person
Class Day, Time, Location: Mondays 8:00am - 11:00am
Lab Day, Time, Location: Self-directed labs – please see Lab Syllabus in Moodle
Instructor Name: Joshua Faustino

Office Location: N/A
Office Hours: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:00pm
Contact Information: Joshua.Faustino@NorQuest.ca
Faculty: Faculty of Health and Community Studies

Department: Practical Nurse
Program: Practical Nurse
Note: This syllabus is tentative and may be subject to change by the instructor if required.
Official College Calendar Description:

This first nursing foundations course of the Practical Nurse program introduces several concepts
and processes that will be further developed and applied throughout the program. The course
introduces the learner to nursing by exploring health care in Canada, the history of nursing,
nursing theories, and the evolving role of the practical nurse. Values, ethics, legalities, and
legislation that affect nursing practice in Alberta are also introduced. The learner will relate the
roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse as outlined by the College of Practical Nurses of
Alberta and will be introduced to the role this licensing body has in regulating nursing practice.
The nursing metaparadigm framework and nursing process are explained as major concepts in
nursing. Learners explore the holistic approach to client-centred care. Critical thinking skills are
developed as the learner applies nursing knowledge to the delivery of safe, quality nursing care.
Credits: 4 Credits
Prerequisites: Approval of the Program
Co-Requisites: HEAS 1000, HEED 1000, NCOM 1000
Total Course Hours: 60 hrs (45 Theory; 15 Lab)
Course Goals/General Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Examine the evolution of Canada’s health-care system.
This course adheres to all college policies listed on the college website: www.norquest.ca.
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Course Name: Nursing Foundations I:
Course Code: NFDN 1001
Introduction to Nursing
2. Describe the historical and contemporary roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse as a
member of the interdisciplinary health-care team.
3. Explain how nursing knowledge and nursing practice are developed through nursing theory,
nursing research, evidence-informed practice, and critical thinking.
4. Explain how the nursing metaparadigm, theories, principles, and concepts from nursing and
other professional disciplines contribute to holistic nursing practice.
5. Describe how the nurse-client relationship and cultural considerations are fundamental to
nursing practice.
6. Examine the nursing process as a critical-thinking method of organizing and delivering nursing
care.
7. Explore professionalism in nursing through values, ethics, and professional standards
8. Explore leadership in the nursing profession.
9. Describe the roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse as a member of the
interdisciplinary health-care team.
10. Explore the legislation and legal standards that govern the professional practical nurse.
11. Examine the culture of safety in health care.
12. Demonstrate reflective practice for professional growth and continued competence.
Course Units/Topics:
This course consists of the following units/topics:
Unit 1 – Introduction to Nursing
Unit 2 – Critical Thinking & Holism
Unit 3 – Nursing Process: Assessment & Metaparadigm Concepts
Unit 4 – Nursing Process: Diagnosis
Unit 5 - Nursing Process: Planning
Unit 6 - Nursing Process: Implementation, Evaluation & Health Promotion
Unit 7 – Canadian Healthcare System
Unit 8 – Professional Practice in Nursing: Legislation
Unit 9 – Professional Practice in Nursing: Regulatory Body
Unit 10 – Professional Practice in Nursing: Legal & Ethical
Required Textbooks, References, Materials:

Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., & Hall, A. M. (2019). Canadian Fundamentals of Nursing
(6th ed). Elsevier.
Ackley, B. J., et al. (2020) Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: An Evidence-Based Guide to Planning
Care (12 th ed.). F.A. Davis
Elsevier. (2020). Clinical skills: Essentials collection. (Retrieved from evolve.elsevier.com) See
Essential Collections Enrollment and Purchase Instructions 2021-2022 document in Moodle
course
NorQuest College. (2021). Nursing foundations I: Introduction to nursing [Online course in
Moodle]. Author.
NorQuest College (2020). Online APA 7th edition Course: https://libguides.norquest.ca/apa
American Psychological Association (2019). Concise Guide to APA Style (7th ed.). Author.
NFDN 1001 Skill Kit (purchased from Bookstore)
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Recommended Resources:
Additional online resources and links to supplementary readings are outlined in the Moodle course.
Medical dictionary or online medical dictionary
Course Schedule:
Please note that this schedule is subject to change. Any changes or cancellations will be
communicated through Moodle.
Date Unit/Topic/Reading Assessment

Course orientation & Unit 1 – Introduction Lab practice and modules
to Nursing * See lab syllabus for
Read: requirements and due dates
January 10, Potter and Perry
2022 • Chapter 3 3 video submissions
• Chapter 5: 63-66 6 certificate submissions
• Appendix A: Practical Nursing in Canada
Additional Readings Weight - Pass/Fail
 CLPNA (About)
 Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse in Pass grade required for ALL lab
Canada: components required to PASS
 Standards of Practice course.
Unit 2 – Critical thinking and Holism
Read:
Potter & Perry
 Chapter 1 pp. 1-2
January 17,  Chapter 5 pp. 65-66
2022  Chapter 9 p. 120-128
 Chapter 12 pp. 174-181
 Chapter 20 p. 331
 Chapter 35 p. 815-819
 Chapter 35 Box 35-1
Additional Readings
 CLPNA (about)
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Unit 3 Nursing Process: Assessment &
Metaparadigm Concepts
Read:
Potter & Perry
January 24,  Chapter 1: Determinants of Health and
2022 Social Determinants of Health p. 6-10
 Chapter 4: Community Health Nursing
Practice p. 48-51
 Chapter 7: Justice p. 92
 Chapter 9: Health Equity p. 117
 Chapter 10: Determinants of Health
through an Indigenous Lens p. 144-145
 Chapter 13: Critical thinking approach to
assessment p. 188-196 (to end of figure
13.4)
o Box 13-1: Guidelines for
documenting a comprehensive
nursing health history. p. 189
 Chapter 21: Erikson’s theory p. 350-352
 Chapter 26: p. 458, 459, & Box 26-1
 Canadian Public Health Association
(2008).
o A Vision for a Health Literate
Canada
 Indigenous Health and the Determinants
of Health
Unit 4 Nursing Process: Diagnosis

Read:
Potter & Perry
January 31,  Chapter 5: p. 67 (Nursing Diagnosis)
2022  Chapter 13:
• Nursing Diagnosis pp. 196-197
• Critical Thinking and Nursing Diagnostic
Process: pp. 197-199
• Components of a Nursing Diagnosis,
formulation of a nursing diagnosis pp.
199-202
• Defining Characteristics and Etiologies
to Confirm Nursing Diagnosis: Table 13-
3 p. 201
Nursing Diagnosis Handbook
o pp. 2-10
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Unit 5 Nursing Process: Planning
Read:
Potter & Perry
February 7, o Chapter 5, pp.65-66 (Nursing Process -
2022 Philosophy of Nursing Science)
o Chapter 6
o Chapter 13, pp. 203-210 (Nursing
Diagnoses: Application to Care Planning
to end of Chapter)

 Planning Care: pp. 2-10
Additional Readings
 Library EIP Modules
Unit 6 Nursing Process: Implementation,

Evaluation, & Health Promotion
Read:
February 14, Potter & Perry
2022 o Chapter 2
o Chapter 6: p. 79 (Evaluate the practice
design or change)
o Chapter 14
 pp. 2-10
Additional Readings
 Nanda International (2018). Nanda
Glossary of Terms
February 21, No Class – Reading Week!
2022
February 28, Midterm exam Covers Unit 1-6 (in class) Midterm Exam
2022 February 28, 2022
Exam Room # to be announced in News Forum
Starts at 0800h (in class)
Weight – 30% - must write
exams to pass course
March 3, 2022 Assignment # 1 Due by 2400h Assignment 1 – Care Plan #1
Due Thursday March 3, 2022 by
2400h
Weight: 10% - submission
required to pass course
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Unit 7 Canadian Health Care System
Read:
Potter & Perry
March 7, 2022  Chapter 1: pp. 3-6 (Historical Approaches
to Health in Canada to Determinants of
Health and Social Determinants of Health)
 Chapter 2
Additional Readings
AHS: Your Health Team
Unit 8 Professional Practice in Nursing:
Legislation
Read:
March 14, Potter & Perry
2022 • pp. 87-88 – “Values”
• p. 298 – “Reflecting”
Additional Readings
• HPA (or here)
• HIA FOIP
• PPICA
• OHS
• Bill 21 (or interpretation here or here too)
• MAID CLPNA read p. 8
• MAID CNPS read the introduction
paragraphs, section #3 for Nurse
practitioners, sections #1-8 for
Registered Nurses (all non-NP classes of
nursing registration)
• Personal Directive
• Power of Attorney
• AGTA ( or here)
• AHS Confidentiality
Regulatory Body (CLPNA)
Read:
March 21, Potter & Perry
2022  Appendix A - p. 1419 Standard & Scope
of Practice
Additional Readings
 CLPNA role
 Code of Ethics
 Continuing Competency p. 21-29
o CLPNA Continuing
Competency Program
 Professional Responsibility and
Accountability -
Social media guidelines -
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March 24, Assignment #2 Due by 2400 Assignment #2 –
2022 Application of Care Plan
Due Thursday March 24, 2022 by
2400h.
Weight 25% - Submission
required to pass course
Legal & Ethical
Read:
March 28, Potter and Perry:
2022  pp.88-92 – “Ethics”
 pp. 92-96 “Ethical analysis in nursing”
and “Ethical issues in nursing practice”
 pp.103-105- “Intentional Torts”
 pp.105-107 – “Consent” and “Informed
Consent”
 p.484 – “Sexual Assault”
Additional Readings:
 About CLPNA
 LPN Practice Decision Making Tool
April 4, 2022 Working Class – Course End Date
Complete course evaluation on Moodle
April 19, 2022 Final Exam – Includes Units 7-10 Final Exam
1500 – 1800h Tuesday April 19, 2022
Room TBA Weight – 35%
Must write exams to pass course
Assessments:
Assignment #1 Weight: 10%
 Care Plan 1
Purpose:
Students are provided with the opportunity to apply their knowledge of the nursing process to
a client by writing a nursing care plan. The student will apply their knowledge and identify
assessment findings, write a nursing diagnosis with interventions and determine the best
way to evaluate the outcomes for the client.
You will be assessed on how you apply your understanding of the following general learning
outcome:
o Examine the nursing process as a critical-thinking method of organizing and
delivering nursing care
Please read all of the instructions before you begin this assignment. This assignment is done
individually.
Submission Requirements:
 This assignment must be typewritten, well-organized and utilize proper writing conventions
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(see rubric). Literature embedded throughout and properly formatted.

 Literature support (citations) is required where specified.
 Title page and reference page is required.
 Reference page(s) per APA guidelines
 All assignments must be submitted by the date and time that is communicated to you
through your Instructor.
 Late submissions will be subject to a 10% per day deduction.
 Your assignment will be marked using the rubric provided.
 Assignment is to be submitted as a word document, no PDF’s, google docs or Mac pages
will be accepted
Assignment #2: Weight: 25%
Application of Nursing Process – Nursing Care Plan 2
Purpose:
Students are provided with an opportunity to apply the nursing process to a client by
developing a nursing care plan. The student will prioritize the needs of a patient based upon
one of three scenarios.
You will be assessed on how you apply your understanding of the following general learning
outcomes:
o Explain how the nursing metaparadigm, theories, principles, and concepts from
nursing and other professional disciplines contribute to holistic nursing practice
o Examine the nursing process as a critical-thinking method of organizing and delivering
nursing care
Submission Requirements:
This assignment must be typewritten, well organized and utilize proper writing conventions
(see rubric).
Literature embedded throughout and properly formatted.
a. Literature support (citations) is required where specified.
b. Title page and reference page is required.
c. Reference page(s) per APA guidelines:
i. Minimum of three (3) references. One from a peer-reviewed academic journal not
greater than 7 years old.
d. You may find it helpful to utilize your textbooks from the following courses:
i. HEAS 1000
ii. NFDN 1001
iii. HEED
e. All assignments must be submitted by the date and time that is communicated to you
through your Instructor.
f. Late submissions will be subject to a 10% per day deduction.
g. Your assignment will be marked using the rubric provided.
Midterm Exam Weight: 30%

 Covers Units 1-6
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Final Exam Weight: 35%

 Covers Units 7-10
Lab Weight: Pass/Fail

 Note: Successful completion of the six self-study modules listed in the course syllabus is a
requirement to pass lab in this course.
The instructor will have grades uploaded to Moodle no later than 10 business days after
assignment is due.
How to Submit Assignments:

Submit your assignments to MyClass (Moodle).
Late Assignment Submissions:

Late assignments will be deducted 10% per day, including weekends. Exceptions will be made in
cases of illness (supported by appropriate medical documentation) or with prior arrangement with
the instructors. Applications for extension must be made in writing (including email) in advance of
the due date.
Final Exam Date and Location: Click here to enter text.

Bring to Final Exam: TBD
Final exam dates are subject to change. Students are encouraged to check their exam schedule
on MyQuest before exams begin.
Attendance Requirements:
Lab attendance is mandatory. Learners must successfully demonstrate nursing skills learned in
this course in the lab setting. This lab consists of in class lab time as well as online learning
modules that must be completed to pass the lab component of this course. If a learner does not
receive a grade of “pass” in the guided practice lab, he/she will be required to repeat the course.
Skills of Distinction:
Upon completion of this course students will be well prepared to face the many challenges
presented to them in the healthcare field. They will gain an appreciation for interdisciplinary
collaboration. The skills and knowledge they will gain will ensure they are well prepared to deliver
safe, quality nursing care.
Learning Technologies:
This course uses Moodle, NorQuest College’s online learning management system, for course
materials (http://myclass.norquest.ca). Course materials may include review materials, handouts,
course outline, presentations, notices from your instructor, schedule of readings, assignments,
and exams. It is important that you log in and review the course materials and information
regularly. For technical support, contact Computer Commons: Computer Commons
Technology and Digital Devices:

For many learning activities, laptops, smartphones, and other digital devices are valuable learning
tools. Your instructor will identify times when the use of these devices is not appropriate.
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course and our policies, expectations, and student supports.
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NFDN 1001

Instructor Name: Joshua Faustino

Faculty: Faculty of Health and Community Studies

Official College Calendar Description:

Course Goals/General Learning Outcomes:

Required Textbooks, References, Materials:

Date Unit/Topic/Reading Assessment

Date Unit/Topic/Reading Assessment

Unit 4 Nursing Process: Diagnosis

Date Unit/Topic/Reading Assessment

Nursing Diagnosis Handbook

Unit 6 Nursing Process: Implementation,

Date Unit/Topic/Reading Assessment

Date Unit/Topic/Reading Assessment

(see rubric). Literature embedded throughout and properly formatted.

Midterm Exam Weight: 30%

Final Exam Weight: 35%

Lab Weight: Pass/Fail

How to Submit Assignments:

Late Assignment Submissions:

Final Exam Date and Location: Click here to enter text.

Technology and Digital Devices:

Copyright © 2021, NorQuest College and its licensors

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