NURS1000 Discovering What Nurses Actually Do: A Snapshot of Nursing Practice

Course Code

NURS1000

 

Course Title

Discovering What Nurses Actually Do: A Snapshot of Nursing Practice

 

Class Date

14, 15, 16, 17, 20 and 21 July 2026

(22 July 2026 is reserved for class make-up in case there is any cancellation of classes due to bad weather or other unexpected factors.)

 

(23 July 2026 is reserved for class assessment, if any.)

 

Class Time

2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

 

Teacher

Dr. YEUNG Chi Yan, Cheryl

Professional Consultant
The Nethersole School of Nursing
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Dr. YEUNG Wing Yan, Joanna

Professional Consultant
The Nethersole School of Nursing
The Chinese University of Hong Kong

 

 

Medium of Instruction

English

 

 

Pre-requisite

Students studying HKDSE Biology or Combined Sciences (Biology), UK GCSE/IGCSE Biology, or International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology are welcome to join.

Course Description

This course aims to provide a basic understanding about the role of nurses in delivering patient care in clinical settings. The following topics will be covered:

 

  • Assessment of general condition and level of consciousness.
  • Assessment and management of wounds.
  • Providing emergency care at the bedside.
  • Administration of medications using the in-patient medication order entry (IPMOE) system.
  • An overview of the hospital environment and other aspects of the healthcare system.

 

Active learning is encouraged through a variety of instructional methods such as online mini-lectures, short quizzes, interactive activities, group discussions and presentations and video presentations. Students will learn variety of nursing skills such as wound dressing and administering various medications using the latest simulated technology. In addition, students will get to interact with nurses and other members of the healthcare team to learn more about their roles in the healthcare system.

Course
Content
  • Assessment of general condition and level of consciousness.
  • Assessment and management of wounds.
  • Providing emergency care at the bedside.
  • Administration of medications using the in-patient medication order entry (IPMOE) system.
  • An overview of the hospital environment and other aspects of the healthcare system.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the proper techniques in conducting general assessment on patients.
  • Understand the principles of assessment and management of wounds.
  • Understand the indications and management of patients on intravenous cannulation.
  • Discuss the importance of patient safety in the administration of medications.
  • Discuss the role of nurses in the clinical settings.

Course Assessment

In-class quiz (40%)

Group presentation (60%)
 

 

 

The above course information is subject to change and approval.

 

Last updated on 20 February 2026

 

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