Introduction to Adult Nursing

Overview

Our comprehensive program is meticulously crafted to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge required to thrive in your chosen field. Developed by seasoned professionals with years of industry experience, this course is ideal for those seeking to kickstart their careers or enhance their existing skill set.

Featuring an engaging audio-visual presentation and easily digestible modules, our program facilitates a self-paced learning experience. Our dedicated online support team is available on weekdays to provide assistance throughout your journey.

Key Learning Outcomes

Grasp the fundamentals and their practical applications.
Cultivate the necessary skills for success in your field.
Apply newfound knowledge to real-world scenarios.
Develop effective solutions for relevant topics.
Elevate your employability and career prospects.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: The History of Nursing
Module 02: Introduction to the job role
Module 03: Duties and responsibilities of a nurse
Module 04: Members of a healthcare team and their functions
Module 05: Skills and Knowledge Required for Nurse
Module 06: Personal qualities and attributes that help you to become a better nurse
Module 07: Top Qualities of a Great Nurse
Module 08: Summary
Module 09: Assessment
Module 10: Working in different types of healthcare settings
Module 11: Working in acute care settings
Module 12: Working in sub-acute care settings
Module 13: Working in-home care and long-term care
Module 14: Summary
Module 15: Assessment
Module 16: Need for Communication in Nursing
Module 17: Communication in the Context of Caregiving
Module 18: Forms of Communication
Module 19: Types of Communication
Module 20: Communication and Language Needs and Preferences
Module 21: Building Rapport
Module 22: Environmental Factors that Influence Communication
Module 23: Barriers to Communication
Module 24: Strategies for Overcoming Communication Barriers
Module 25: Fire Safety
Module 26: Preventing Falls
Module 27: Violence in the Workplace
Module 28: Nursing Assistant Safety
Module 29: Summary
Module 30: Assessment
Module 31: Introduction to the ModuleTopics to be Covered
Module 32: Introduction to the Module
Module 33: Topics to be Covered
Module 34: Hygiene
Module 35: Assessing the Client for Their Personal Hygiene Habits and Routines
Module 36: Assessing and Intervening in the Clientâ€™s Performance on their Activities of Daily Living
Module 37: AM Care and PM Care
Module 38: Oral Hygiene
Module 39: Hand Hygiene for Nursing
Module 40: Bed bathing patients
Module 41: Summary
Module 42: Assessment
Module 43: Introduction to the Module
Module 44: Topics to be Covered
Module 45: What is Infection?
Module 46: The chain of Infection
Module 47: Decontamination of non-invasive shared equipment
Module 48: Standard Precautions
Module 49: Guidelines for Standard Precautions
Module 50: Infection Prevention and Control Policies
Module 51: Prevention of Infection in Healthcare Settings
Module 52: Universal Precautions
Module 53: Infection Control in Special Circumstances
Module 54: Summary
Module 55: Assessment
Module 56: Introduction to the Module
Module 57: Topics to be Covered
Module 58: What is asepsis?
Module 59: Principles of asepsis
Module 60: Stages of medical aseptic technique
Module 61: Guidelines for Maintaining Medical Asepsis
Module 62: Summary
Module 63: Assessment
Module 64: Introduction to the Module
Module 65: Topics to be Covered
Module 66: Who can administer which drugs, and under what circumstances?
Module 67: Preparation of Medication for Administration
Module 68: Introduction to Safe Drug Administration Procedure
Module 69: rights of medication administration
Module 70: Administration of Controlled vs Non-Controlled Drugs
Module 71: Delegation of Drug Administration
Module 72: Summary
Module 73: Assessment
Module 74: Immune System
Module 75: The role of immune system
Module 76: The Structure of Immune System
Module 77: The Parts of the Immune System
Module 78: Innate Immune Response
Module 79: Adaptive immune response
Module 80: Vaccination (Please discuss within 2-3 short paragraphs)
Module 81: Autoimmunity (Please discuss what it does and how within 1-2 short paragraphs)
Module 82: Disorders of the Immune System
Module 83: Summary
Module 84: Assessment
Module 85: Physical and Emotional Benefits of Rest and Sleep
Module 86: Normal Sleep
Module 87: Factors that can affect Sleep
Module 88: The Nursing Assistantâ€™s Role in Promoting Rest and Sleep (Please discuss elaborately in bullet points)
Module 89: Summary
Module 90: Assessment
Module 91: What is mobility?
Module 92: Hazards of immobility
Module 93: Nursing intervention
Module 94: Assessing the client for mobility, gait, strength and motor skills
Module 95: Providing Care to Clients with Immobility
Module 96: Summary
Module 97: Assessment
Module 98: What is pain?
Module 99: An overview of the pain system
Module 100: How do people respond to pain?
Module 101: Recognizing and reporting pain
Module 102: The Cause of Pain
Module 103: Treatments for pain
Module 104: Associations of pain with other symptoms
Module 105: The Nursing Assistantâ€™s role in managing pain
Module 106: Summary
Module 107: Assessment
Module 108: Young Adults (20-40 Years)
Module 109: Middle-Aged Adults (40-65 Years)
Module 110: Older Adults (65 Years and beyond)
Module 111: Considerations for Adults of all Age
Module 112: Palliative Care
Module 113: Summary
Module 114: Assessment
Module 115: Essential Nutrients
Module 116: The role of the nurse in nutritional support
Module 117: Nursesâ€™ role in preparing and serving food
Module 118: How Nurses with a Background in Nutrition Can Help Patients
Module 119: The Eatwell Plate
Module 120: How to use Eatwell Plate
Module 121: Guidelines for Serving Supplements, Nourishments, and Snacks
Module 122: Guidelines for Serving Meal Trays
Module 123: Guidelines for Feeding the Dependent Patient
Module 124: Summary
Module 125: Assessment
Module 126: Body Fluids
Module 127: Fluid and Electrolyte Transport
Module 128: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Module 129: Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
Module 130: Nursing Management for fluid and electrolyte imbalances
Module 131: Summary
Module 132: Assessment
Module 133: Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant
Module 134: Elimination Equipment
Module 135: Assisting with Bedpan
Module 136: Assisting with Urinals
Module 137: Assisting with Use of the Bedside Commode
Module 138: Guidelines for Caring for the Patient with Incontinence
Module 139: Promoting Normal Elimination
Module 140: Summary
Module 141: Assessment
Module 142: Oxygen
Module 143: Oxygen Treatment
Module 144: Delivery Devices
Module 145: Starting oxygen therapy
Module 146: Ongoing care of patients requiring oxygen therapy in the acute setting
Module 147: Competencies required for delivering oxygen therapy
Module 148: Summary
Module 149: Assessment
Module 150: Doctor Patient Confidentiality or Implementation of P.L.R.C
Module 151: Access to the Patient Records Legislations
Module 152: Adult safeguarding and support Legislations
Module 153: Abortion Legislations
Module 154: Summary
Module 155: Assessment
Module 156: Mental Capacity & Mental Health Legislations
Module 157: Drugs Control, Supervision, Management & Health Protection Legislations
Module 158: The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour
Module 159: Summary
Module 160: Assessment

Designed to give you a competitive edge in the job market, this course offers lifetime access to materials and the flexibility to learn at your own pace, from the comfort of your home.

Why Choose Us?

Learn at your own pace with 24/7 online access to course materials.
Benefit from full tutor support available Monday through Friday.
Acquire essential skills in the convenience of your home through informative video modules.
Enjoy 24/7 assistance and advice via email and live chat.
Study on your preferred device – computer, tablet, or mobile.
Gain a thorough understanding of the course content.
Improve professional skills and earning potential upon completion.
Access lifetime course materials and expert guidance.
Enjoy the convenience of online learning with flexible schedules.

Why Enroll in This Course?

Our program provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject matter, laying a solid foundation for further study. It empowers students to acquire knowledge and skills applicable to both their professional and personal lives.

Assessment

The course incorporates quizzes to evaluate your understanding and retention of the material. These quizzes pinpoint areas for further practice, allowing you to review course materials as needed. Successfully passing the final quiz qualifies you for a certificate of achievement.

Requirements

There are no formal requirements for this course, it is open to anyone who is interested in learning the material.

Career Path

Our course is meticulously designed to equip you for success in your chosen field. Upon completion, you’ll have the qualifications to pursue diverse career opportunities across various industries.