Fundamentals of Nursing

These Course Learning Outcomes Basics of Nursing align with the broader Program Learning Outcomes and reflect the foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes for nursing students to succeed in providing safe, competent, and compassionate care to diverse patient populations. Fundamentals of nursing in an outcome-based curriculum, categorized into knowledge, psychomotor, and affective domains.

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About Course

Fundamentals of Nursing is an introductory course designed to build the essential knowledge and practical skills required in professional nursing care. It covers core topics such as patient care, hygiene, safety measures, communication, and basic clinical procedures. Students learn the principles of compassionate and ethical nursing while developing confidence in handling real healthcare situations. The course also emphasizes teamwork, infection control, and accurate documentation in clinical settings. It provides a strong foundation for advanced nursing studies and future healthcare practice.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

Instructor: BSN PAKISTAN
Provider: YouTube (@RegisteredNurseRN)
License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By completing this course, you will be able to:

Demonstrate safe and systematic execution of patient admission and discharge procedures in the hospital setting while maintaining effective communication, patient dignity, documentation accuracy, and infection control measures.

Prerequisites

To be successful in this course, learners should have:

As this is an entry-level course for first-semester GBSN students, there are no formal nursing prerequisites or prior clinical experience required. The curriculum is intentionally designed to be the “ground zero” of the nursing program, welcoming learners from diverse academic backgrounds. Students only need a general admission to the BSN program and a readiness to build a professional foundation in clinical science and patient-centered care from day one.

Who Can Take This Course?

This digital course is tailored for first-semester GBSN students transitioning from foundational theory to clinical practice. These high-achieving learners require a structured, accessible road-map to master clinical reasoning, patient safety, and essential nursing skills. By bridging the gap between the classroom and the bedside, the course equips novice nurses with the evidence-based confidence and professional discipline necessary to excel in their initial clinical rotations

Course Outline

Module 1: Patient Admission, Transfer, Discharge, and Nursing Responsibilities

Admission & Transfer: Definitions and Types

Admission and transfer process(Video)

Skills You Will Gain

Patient Care Basics Health Assessment Infection Control Clinical Communication Safety Practices Ethical Nursing Care Care Documentation Team Collaboration

Course Information

Duration

Less than 1 Hour

Course Information

Category: Curated Courses
Language: Urdu
Type: Self-paced
Start Date: Apr 11, 2026

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

Urdu

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