Additional Course Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
Health Care Concepts are categorized as biophysical and psychosociocultural. Concepts introduced are:
HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS – BIOPHYSICAL Acid Base Balance*
Fluid & Electrolyte Balance* Gas Exchange*
Immunity*
Metabolism* Perfusion* Tissue Integrity*
HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS - PSYCHOSOCIOCULTURAL Coping*
Note: In this course only the concept analysis is covered – no exemplars
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Utilize a systematic process to evaluate the human body response to selected health problems referred to as
concepts.
2. Apply pathophysiological and assessment data when planning and implementing nursing actions.
Methods of Assessment:
Homework assignment
Interactive Classroom assignments
Case studies
Quizzes
Unit examinations Final examination External examination
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Lippincott Course Point for Nursing Concepts - Customized e-book package includes Texas Nursing
Concepts and Lippincott Nursing Advisor
DocuCare (electronic medical record software)
Laptop with Windows 7 or higher
Suggested Course Maximum:
30
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Internet access, computer with Windows 7 or higher, LCD projector
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Unit Exam 50-80%
Quizzes, Homework, Assignments 5-10%
External Fundamental Examination 5-10%
External Custom Examination 10-20%
Final exam 15-25%
Total 100%
