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Care of Children and Families Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Recording Policy

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 (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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Administrative Drop Policy

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Student Withdrawal Procedures

N/A

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Course

RNSG-2201-001 Care of Children and Families

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: RNSG 1247 and RNSG 1251 Corequisite: RNSG 2260

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. Health promotion, maintenance and restoration as well as growth and development are emphasized. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 2 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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\ 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

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\ Pagana, K. D. & Pagana, T. J.(2010).  Mosby's diagnostic and laboratory test reference (10th ed.).  Philadelphia:  Elsevier Mosby.  ISBN:  978-0323074056

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\ Medication Resource  -- There are pediatric medication resources on the unit.  You may use your generic ADN medication text.

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\ Course Manual, RNSG 2201/2260 Care of Children and Families, Kim C. Wright, MSN, RN

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\ Suggested Textbooks:

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\ Gahart, B. L. & Nazareno, A. R. (2011).  2012 intravenous medications:  A handbook for nurses and allied health professionals (28th ed.).  Philadelphia:  Elsevier Mosby.  ISBN:  978-0323057998

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\ Wilson, D. & Hockenberry, M. J. (2011).  Wong's clinical manual of pediatric nursing (8th ed.).  Philadelphia:  Elsevier Mosby.  ISBN:  978-0323077811 (to be released August 2011)

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\ Wilson, D., Hockenberry, M. J. & Barrera, P. (2011).  Virtual clinical excursions--pediatrics for wong's nursing care of infants and children (9th ed.).  Philadelphia:  Elsevier Mosby.  ISBN:  978-0-323-07972-3

Supplies

Access to a computer (available on Amarillo College campuses), simple calculator, and supplies to take notes in class.

Students will utilize ACConnect for communication and clarification of assignments.  The link can be found at www.act

Student Performance

\ Student Performance/Learning Outcomes
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\ 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.
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\ Course Outcomes

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\ MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION

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  1. \ Discuss ethical-legal frameworks and applicable professional standards and requirements in caring for children and families.
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  2. \ Assume accountability for own personal and professional development in pediatric nursing practice.
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  3. \ Determine activities that promote the development and practice of pediatric professional nursing.
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\ PROVIDER OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

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  1. \ Develop with increased confidence a plan to assist in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health of children and families.
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  2. \ Discuss a systematic process using clinical reasoning to provide holistic patient-centered care for children and families in acute and well-child settings.
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  3. \ Compare nursing concepts and skills to meet the unique psychosocial needs of children and families.
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  4. \ Develop a health teaching plan in the care of children of all developmental stages and their families.
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  5. \ Identify basic and advanced nursing skills used in the care of pediatric patients in acute and well-child settings.
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  6. \ Discuss compassionate behaviors and appropriate communication skills in the care of diverse children and their families.
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  7. \ Identify community resources in meeting the needs of children and their families.          
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\ PATIENT SAFETY ADVOCATE

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  1. \ Review evidence-based practice data appropriate for safety and quality in pediatric patient care.
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  2. \ Discuss governmental and organizational requirements and professional standards related to age-specific pediatric patient safety situations.
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\ MEMBER OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM

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  1. \ Compare other discipline roles in the provision of holistic patient-centered care to children and families.
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  2. \ Discuss appropriate communication skills with other health care team members providing care for children and families.
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  3. \ Compare information systems and technology in the efficient management of holistic patient-centered care for children and families.
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  4. \ Discuss the professional nursing role of providing care to children and families within the health care team.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

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
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\ See Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook, Professional Conduct; American Nurses' Association Code of Ethics; and Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities.
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\ Civility Statement
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\ 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 result in a request for the offending student to leave class.

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria
 
A= 90-100       B= 80-89         C= 70-79         D= 60-69         F= below 60
 
Note:  There will be no rounding on exam scores.  An 89.6 score will not be rounded to a 90.  An 89.6 score will result in a B.  A 69.5 will ot be rounded to a C -- A 69.5 will be recorded as a D.
 
Module 1 Exam -- 23 percent of theory grade
Module 2 Exam -- 23 percent of theory grade
Module 3 Exam -- 24 percent of theory grade
Evolve Pediatric Specialty Exam -- 5 percent of theory grade
Final comprehensive examination—25 percent of theory grade (all students will take final exam)
 
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.

Attendance

Attendance Policy
 
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.  Students must attend at least 90% of lecture and 100% of lab.
 
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 sooon as possible.  These services are located in the Student Services Center, #119, phone 806-371-5436.
 
Instructor Contact Information
 
Kim C. Wright, MSN, RN
Instructor
Office: West Campus, Jones Hall, 2nd floor, Room 242.  Phone: 806-354-6030. 
E-mail: kcwright@actx.edu (please use 'RNSG2201 Care of Children and Families' in subject line)

Calendar

Course Schedule/Outline
 
Class will meet on Tuesdays from 0830-1030.  During week one, students will also meet on Thursday and Friday from 0830-1130.  During week two, students will also meet on Friday from 0830-1530.
 
Calendars will be distributed the first day of class.
 
Summary of Modules
 
Module I       
Ch 1: Perspectives of Pediatric Nursing
Ch 2: Social, Cultural, and Religious Influences on Child Health Promotion
Ch 3: Family Influences on Child Health Promotion
Ch 4: Community-Based Nursing Care of the Child and Family
Ch 5: Hereditary Influences on Health Promotion of the Child and Family
Ch 16: Health Problems of Early Childhood
Ch 6: Communication and Physical Assessment of the Child
Ch 7: Pain Assessment and Management in Children
Ch 27: Pediatric Variations of Nursing Intervention
Ch 28: Balance and Imbalance of Body Fluids
Ch 29: Conditions That Produce Fluids and Electrolyte Imbalance
 
Module II       
Ch 31: The Child with Disturbance of Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide Exchange
Ch 32: The Child with Respiratory Dysfunction
Ch 9: Health Problems of the Newborn
Ch 11: Conditions Caused by Defects in Physical Development
Ch 33: The Child with Gastrointestinal Dysfunction
Ch 10: The High-Risk Newborn and Family
Ch 12: Health Promotion of the Infant and Family
Ch 13: Health Problems During Infancy
                  
Module III     
Ch 14: Health Promotion of the Toddler and Family
Ch 15: Health Promotion of the Preschooler and Family
Ch 16: Health Problems of Early Childhood
Ch 34: The Child with Cardiovascular Dysfunction
Ch 35: The Child with Hematologic or Immunologic Dysfunction
Ch 36: The Child with Cancer
Ch 30: The Child with Renal Dysfunction
Ch 37: The Child with Cerebral Dysfunction
Ch 17: Health Promotion of the School-Age Child and Family
Ch 18: Health Problems of Middle Childhood
 
   Content will be on Final Exam:
Ch 19: Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family
Ch 21: Behavioral Health Problems of Adolescence
Ch 38: The Child with Endocrine Dysfunction
Ch 24: The Child with Cognitive, Sensory, or Communication Impairment
Ch 39: The Child with Musculoskeletal or Articular Dysfunction
Ch 40: The Child with Neuromuscular or Muscular Dysfunction

Required Evolve-Elsevier case studies and practice exams will be announced in class.

Additional Information

For student campus and community resources, please refer to www.actx.edu/resources

Syllabus Created on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM

Last Edited on:

11/30/-1 12:00 AM