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This module prepares the student to professionally provide care that meets the basic health needs of the individual, family, and community. This module introduces the student to the profession of nursing and how to deal with different nursing situations in an ethical manner and within limits of the law. It also provides future professional with theoretical and skills to deal with emergencies using first aid principles and guidelines. The concepts of wellness and caring are presented as they relate to the individual client needs as well as specific roles of the nurse or Clinical officer.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the module, the student will be able to:
- Definition of key terms of Nursing
- Identify the possible investigations and interventions required to deal with medical and surgical conditions.
- Understand and practice different nursing procedures
- Apply critical thinking in the Nursing process 5.Perform medico-surgical nursing techniques associated to various conditions
6. Apply the nursing process in the care for clients with various conditions.
7. Demonstrate empathy and respect during the nursing care
8. Be sensitive to client health needs
9. Reflect a positive image of the nursing profession
10. Be calm and responsible towards emergency situations.
11. Appreciate the need to transport a casualty safely