Learn/NMCN/Syllabus/Foundation of NursingStudy this subject in LearnPractice opens in your NMCN workspace after you sign in. Questions and lecture notes stay there.Practice this subjectOpen lecture notesOfficial rules, eligibility, and dates stay on the NMCN guide.subject outlineNursing identity and health conceptsDefinition of Nursing/nurseHistory and Trends in NursingEthics/ Etiquettes in NursingCharacteristics of a polyvalent nurseConcept of Health and IllnessConcept of Basic Human needsHealth system and patient journeyProfessional organizations: National and InternationalHealth Maintenance Agencies: National/internationalHospital and ward organizationsStructures of primary, secondary and Tertiary Health Facilities and Social ServicesClient/Patient in community and health institutionThe patient as a member of a family and communityReception, admission, referral and discharge proceduresPrinciples and Techniques of health Education and the role of the NurseEthics, law and the CouncilCode of Ethics (ICN/ICM/Nigeria and Ethical principles)Ethics and standard of practice (confidentiality, informed consent, care of patients properties, controlled substances, clinical trial, signing of legal document, etc).Nursing and Midwifery council of Nigeria; structure and functions, decrees (Regulation of training and practice, licensure requirement and disciplinary measures, continuing professional development etc)Legal right and responsibilitiesHuman Right and Patients ‘Bill of rights’Professionalism International and National Organizations (ICN/ICM/NANNM, etc.) membership criteriaCommunication, theories and nursing processInterpersonal relationshipCommunication skillsInterviewing and counselingPrinciples of reporting and recordingTaking and handing overSelected theories and models relevant to Nursing practices e.g Nightingale, Virginia Henderson, Orem’s etcProblem solving techniquesNursing processEquipment, beds and mobilityCare of hospital equipmentUse of bed accessories: cradle; air-ring etc.Principles of bed makingSimple bed making: occupied and unoccupied bedsSpecial bed making: admission, operation, cardiac beds etc.Body support/postureMethods of lifting of patientSafety measuresPositions used in NursingNurses responsibilities in promoting rest and sleep.Personal hygiene and basic carePersonal hygiene: Bathing adults, children and babiesOral hygieneCare of the nailsHair carePressure sore: pressure points, causes, treatment and preventionFeeding of patientsProviding means of elimination: serving of bed plans/urinals, diapers
