Care of Children and Families Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Lindy Billington (Curriculum Vitae)Office Hours
Course Information
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Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
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Course
RNSG-2101-001 Care of Children and Families
Prerequisites
RNSG 1151 and RNSG 1160
Corequisite: RNSG 2160
Course Description
Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for children and their families emphasizing judgment and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
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Hours
(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 1 lab)
Class Type
Online Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
Course manual, RNSG 2101 Care of children and families. Available Online within the course.
Hockenberry, M. J. & Wilson, D. (2011). Wong’s nursing care of infants and children (9th ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier Mosby. ISBN: 978-0-323-06912-0.
Medication Resources: There are pediatric medication resources on the clinical units. You may use your generic ADN medication text.
Pagana, K. D. & Pagana, T. J. Mosby’s manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests (10th ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier Mosby. ISBN: 978-0323074056
Suggested Textbooks:
Gahart, B. L. & Nazareno, A. R. (2011). 2011 intravenous medications (27th ed.). Elsevier : Mosby.
Wilson, D. Hockenberry, M. J. & Barrera, P. (2011). Virtual clinical excursions—pediatrics for wong’s nursing care of infants and children (9th ed.). Elsevier Mosby. ISBN 978-0-323-07972-3
Supplies
Students will utilize Evolve Learning System. Computer requirements will be defined at their site:
https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/Satellite/StudentHo
Student Performance
Student Performance/Learning Outcomes
The student will identify changes which may be experienced by the child/family; utilize critical thinking skills and a systematic problem-solving process as a framework for providing care for the child and family; and explain the roles of the professional nurse in caring for children and families.
Course Outcomes:
PROVIDER OF CARE
1. Uses expanded assessment to determine the health status of children and families including interpretation of health data and preventive health practices in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members who embrace the client’s preferences and values and includes them in the decision-making process
2. Evaluates data from information technologies that enhances communication among interdisciplinary team members in order to provide safe and therapeutic client care.
3. Correlates clinical data with evidence-based research (best practices) to determine priority nursing interventions to ensure safe care of clients.
4. Formulates goals and outcomes and plan of care based on nursing diagnoses in collaboration with clients and families and interdisciplinary team members.
5. Implements a plan of care within legal and ethical guidelines, including scope of professional nurse practice, in collaboration with clients and families and interdisciplinary team members in meeting healthcare needs.
6. Evaluates client and family responses and outcomes to nursing interventions and identifies opportunities to improve the quality of care to clients.
7. Demonstrates caring behaviors when collaborating with clients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
8. Incorporates previous knowledge and skills to provide culturally competent care to a diverse client population.
COORDINATOR OF CARE
9. Coordinates human and material resources (including equipment and information technologies) in the provision of care for clients and families.
10.Collaborates with clients and families and interdisciplinary team for planning and the delivery of care.
11.Integrates use of technologies and safety devices with effective communication to prevent harm to clients.
MEMBER OF THE DISCIPLINE
12. Incorporates a legal and ethical framework in caring for clients and families throughout the life span that reflect a concern for the quality of life and respect human values.
13. Assumes accountability and responsibility of nursing care and promotes the developmentand practice of professional nursing.
14. Assume accountability and responsibility for nursing care through knowledge, analysis of patient-centered data, evaluation of the patient responses, and self-direction as an adultlearner.
15. Correlate evidence-based practice data to develop a plan of care that promotes safe and quality care for children of all developmental stages and their families.
Students Rights and Responsibilities
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
Expected Student Behavior
Behavioral Expectations/Classroom Ground Rules:
See Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook, Professional Conduct; American Nurses Association Code of Ethics; and Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Students are full partners in fostering a classroom environment which is conducive to learning. In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor; students are prohibited from engaging in any form of behavior that detracts from the learning experience of fellow students. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom may results in a request for the offending student to leave class.
Disability Statement:
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services as soon as possible, These services are located on the Washington Street Campus in the Student Services Center, #119, phone 371-5436.
Grading Criteria
Grading Criteria/Grade Scale:
The following criteria will be used to determine your grade:
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
C = 70 – 79
D = 60 – 69
F = below 60
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Module 1 Exam |
25% |
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Module 2 Exam |
25% |
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Module 3 Exam Up to 4 points may be added for Evolve/Reach Specialty Exam |
25% |
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Evolve Specialty Exam
Evolve/Reach Specialty Exam (NCLEX-RN preparation) |
00% |
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Subtotal |
75% |
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Final Comprehensive Exam |
25% |
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Total |
100% |
1. Concurrent enrollment in RNSG 2101 and RNSG 2160 is required. Both courses must be taken and successfully completed in the same semester. If a withdrawal, drop or unsatisfactory grade (failure) occurs in either RNSG 2101 or RNSG 2160, both courses must be taken concurrently during a subsequent semester and successfully completed to progress in the program.
2. Completion of all assignments including homework, online case studies and specialty exams. Students who do not take the Evolve specialty exam will not pass the course.
3. Satisfactory completion of all laboratory components of the course.
4. Completion of any assigned online discussions, evaluations and/or surveys.
5. Attend at least 90% of classroom meetings (90% of the total hours for the classroom).
6. A 70% (or above) combined average. This means a 70% average of the combined scores from examinations (75% of grade) and final examination (25% of grade).
7. Students with an “A” average may be exempt from the final examination.
Laboratory Experience: (16 Hours)
1.Completion of online case studies and/or patient reviews.
2.Completion of assigned audiovisual programs.
3.100% attendance is required.
Attendance
Attendance Policy:
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Students must attend at least 90% of lecture, and 100% of lab.
Make-up exams must be scheduled within one week if the exam is missed during the fall or spring semester. Make-up exams must be scheduled within two days if the exam is missed during the summer semester. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor to schedule a make-up exam. A make up exam may include fill-in-the blank, short answer and/or essay questions.
Calendar
Course Schedule/Outline:
Class calendar will be distributed the first day of class. The final exam schedule will be posted at least one month prior to the final exam week.
Students who have a general education course exam which conflicts with a nursing exam may re-schedule their nursing exam on an individual basis with the consent of the appropriate nursing faculty and computer testing lab assistant.
Additional Information
Time Allotment:
One credit hour: 1 hour lecture (16 hours per semester); 1 hour lab (16 hours per semester) for total of 32 contact hours.
Teaching Strategies:
Demonstrations, independent assignments, graphics, online discussions, critical thinking exercises, online interactive activities, case study analysis, computer tutorials, and simulated labs.
Syllabus Created on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM
Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM