Course Syllabus

COURSE SYLLABUS

OLFU VISION
To improve man as man by developing individuals through a legacy of excellent education and compassionate value formation.

OLFU MISSION    OLFU CORE VALUES
The noble dictum “improving man as man” embodies the existence of Fatima Medical Science Foundation and Our Lady of Fatima University as educational institutions dedicated to the holistic formation of men and women imbued with the necessary skills, virtues and academic development. To achieve this end, the university aims to:
•    Commit itself to the service of society through quality education;
•    Develop the capabilities of individuals in order to maximize their potentials;
•    Nurture future professionals with the requisite academic foundation and conventional skills so as to mold them into highly-respected leaders and members of society;
•    Respond effectively to the changing needs and conditions of the times through continuing professional education and research;
•    Inculcate social awareness through community outreach program;
•    Imbue a deep sense of nationalism and pride in our Filipino heritage;
•    Uphold virtues of truth, justice integrity, compassion and faith in God.    Through innovative learning strategies focused on strong and updated academic foundation with enhanced industry skills and experience, a graduate of OLFU is expected to be an A.C.H.I.E.V.E.R. In the community and in the workplace, an OLFU graduate will be known as a person who:
A –     Aspires To Do His Best
C –     Is Credible And Compassionate
H –     Is Hardworking And Honorable
I –     Is An Inspiration To Others
E –     Is Efficiently Entrepreneurial And Employable
V –     Is A Visionary
E –     Is Ethical And Has Excellent Work Habits
R –     Is Responsible 
COLLEGE MISSION    COLLEGE VISION
The College of Nursing is committed to develop professionally competent and goal-driven nurse practitioners who will lead as role models in the healthcare society    The College of Nursing envisions itself as the foremost provider of quality Philippine nursing education and service in 2020

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
A graduate of BS Nursing is expected to:
1.    Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences, and humanities in the practice of nursing 
2.    Provide safe, appropriate and holistic care to individuals, families, population groups and community utilizing nursing process 
3.    Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care in any setting.
4.    Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles 
5.    Communicate effectively in writing, speaking and presenting using culturally-appropriate language 
6.    Document and report on client care accurately and comprehensively 
7.    Work effectively in teams, in collaboration with other disciplines and multi-cultural teams
8.    Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the delivery of client care 
9.    Conduct research with an experienced researcher 
10.    Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global development in general, and nursing and health developments in particular 
11.    Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino 
12.    Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery
13.    Uphold the nursing core values in the practice of the profession
14.    Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care

NCMA 110 
Course Title        :     Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Course Code        :     NCMA 110
Course Description    :     The course deals with the meta concepts of person, health, environment and nursing as viewed by the different theories. It also includes non - nursing theories such as systems, development and change theories. It presents how these concepts and theories serve as a guide to nursing practice. It further deals with health as multifactorial phenomenon and the necessary core competencies that the nurse needs to develop.
Course Credit        :     3 units (54 hours)
Independent  study    :     15 hours
Pre - requisites     :     None

Program Outcomes    :
1.    Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences, and humanities in the practice of nursing 
2.    Provide safe, appropriate and holistic care to individuals, families, population groups and community utilizing nursing process 
3.    Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care in any setting.
4.    Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles 
5.    Communicate effectively in writing, speaking and presenting using culturally-appropriate language 
6.    Document and report on client care accurately and comprehensively 
7.    Work effectively in teams, in collaboration with other disciplines and multi-cultural teams
8.    Practice beginning management and leadership skills in the delivery of client care 
9.    Conduct research with an experienced researcher 
10.    Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global development in general, and nursing and health developments in particular 
11.    Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino in providing nursing care
12.    Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery
13.    Uphold the nursing core values in the practice of the profession
14.    Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care
15.    Embodies the core values of an A.C.H.I.E.V.E.R.

Level Outcomes: At the end of the first year the student will develop appreciation of the importance of theoretical foundation in the practice of nursing.

Course Outcomes: Given different health scenarios. The student will be able to:
    1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural, and health sciences and humanities in managing clients, teams, and programs in any health- care setting
    2. Utilize the nursing process in managing a group of clients/nursing service unit/program in any health settings. 
    3. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence – based practice in nursing practice utilizing the nursing theories.
    4. Practice nursing skills in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles
    5. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presenting using culturally-appropriate language to clients and health-care team.
    6. Report and document up – to – date client care accurately and comprehensively 
    7. Apply principles of partnership and collaboration to improve delivery of health services.
    8. Understand the relevance of applying theories in managing a nursing service unit/health program in any health-care settings.
    9. Appreciate the contribution of nursing theories in quality assurance activities in a nursing service unit.
    10. Value the relationship of nursing theories in varied educational development activities.
    11. Practice the core values of the Philippine nursing profession 
    12. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery using the technological advancement in nursing theory.
    13. Adopt the nursing core values learned on the course in the practice of the profession.
    14. Apply beginning entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care in the application of nursing theories.
      15.Apply institutional core values of an A.C.H.I.E.V.E.R.