Fundamental of Nursing

Fundamental of nursing 

I am going to teach you the class position while clinical examination sucha as prone, supine, lithotomy,semifowlers etc and vital sign pulse,ABG analysis, electrolyte imbalance,all of the fundamental nursing related topic we will discuss in this class. Fundamental is a very important topic related to nursing Fundamentals of Nursing refers to the foundational knowledge and skills required to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients. This subject is typically introduced early in nursing education and forms the base for more advanced clinical training.

🔹 Key Concepts in Fundamentals of Nursing

1. Nursing Theories and Roles

Nursing theories: Frameworks like Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory or Virginia Henderson’s Need Theory guide nursing practice.

Roles of a nurse: Caregiver, communicator, advocate, educator, and leader.

2. Basic Nursing Skills

Vital signs monitoring (temperature, pulse, respiration, BP)

Hygiene and personal care

Medication administration

Wound care

Infection control

3. Nursing Process (ADPIE)

A systematic, patient-centered approach:

Assessment: Collecting patient data

Diagnosis: Identifying health issues

Planning: Setting goals and outcomes

Implementation: Carrying out interventions

Evaluation: Reviewing the effectiveness of care

4. Patient Safety and Infection Control

Hand hygiene

Use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Sterile techniques

Fall prevention

5. Communication in Nursing

Therapeutic communication with patients

Documentation and reporting

Interdisciplinary team collaboration

6. Ethics and Legal Aspects

Patient rights

Confidentiality (HIPAA)

Informed consent

Nursing code of ethics

7. Cultural Competence and Diversity

Respect for different beliefs, values, and backgrounds

Providing culturally sensitive care

8. Nutrition and Hydration

Basic dietary needs

Assessing fluid and nutritional status

Feeding assistance

9. Elimination and Mobility

Assisting with toileting and catheter care

Positioning and transferring patients

Preventing pressure ulcers

10. End-of-Life and Palliative Care

Providing comfort care

Supporting the patient and family emotionally

Understanding stages of grief