Clinical-Care of the Childbearing Family Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Jody Kile (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063563658Office Location
West Campus Jones Hall 228Office Hours
Course Information
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Course
RNSG-1160-001 Clinical-Care of the Childbearing Family
Prerequisites
Corequisite: RNSG 1151
Course Description
A health-related work based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
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Department Expectations
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Hours
(1 sem hr; 3 clinical)
Class Type
On Campus Course
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
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McKinney, James, Murray, Nelson, & Ashwell, 4th Ed., (2013) Saunders/Elsevier.
\ \Davis` Drug Guide for Nurses, 14th Edition. (FA Davis)
\ \Kile, Jody: Course Manual for RNSG 1160, Summer 2014
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Supplies
Nursing uniform, name tag
Student Performance
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\\ LEARNING OUTCOMES:
\\ As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
\\ COURSE STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
\\ MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION
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\\ 1. Utilize an ethical-legal framework and applicable professional standards in caring for childbearing families.
\\ 2. Utilize personal strengths to own professional development in the care of childbearing families.
\\ 3. Implement quality nursing care practices for the childbearing family.
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\\ PROVIDER OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
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\\ 4. Function with increased confidence and skill to assist in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health of the childbearing family.
\\ 5. Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning to provide holistic patient-centered care for childbearing patients and their families.
\\ 6. Apply nursing concepts specific to meeting unique psychosocial needs of the childbearing family.
\\ 7. Demonstrate the principles of health teaching for the childbearing patient and family.
\\ 8. Utilize basic nursing skills in the care of the childbearing patient and family.
\\ 9. Utilize effective communication skills and compassionate behaviors when interacting with diverse childbearing patients and families.
\\ 10. Identify community resources in meeting the needs of childbearing patients and families.
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\\ PATIENT SAFETY ADVOCATE
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\\ 11. Incorporate evidence-based practice data from current literature to improve safety and quality of care for childbearing patients and families.
\\ 12. Demonstrate knowledge of governmental and organizational accreditation requirements and professional standards for safety as it pertains to the childbearing family.
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\\ MEMBER OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM
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\\ 13. Participate with the interdisciplinary team to provide holistic patient-centered care to childbearing patients and families.
\\ 14. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills while interacting with other health care team members in the care of childbearing patients and families.
\\ 15. Utilize current technology in the efficient management of holistic patient-centered care for childbearing patients and families.
\\ 16. Assume the professional nursing role within the health care team while providing care to childbearing patients and their families.
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Expected Student Behavior
Refer to the A.D.N. Student Handbook Professional Conduct, ANA code of Ethics and Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Grading Criteria
See Clinical Grading Policy (next section). Clinical grade will be based on CPEC competiencies, clinical warnings and care plans. If a student is unsuccessful in either the clinical or the classroom clinical, both courses must be repeated concurrently.100% attendance is required in clinical courses. Any time missed will be made up by the student.
Attendance
Calendar
Clinical calendar will be posted after the beginning of the semester.
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- Clinical Performance Score (CPEC)....................75% \
- Written assignments..........................................25% \
Grades will be assigned based on total scores of:
\ \A= 90-100
\ \B= 80-89
\ \C= 75-79.9** Effective May 18, 2014
\ \D= 60-74
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The written assignments will be graded according to the rubric provided in the syllabus.
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Additional Information
\ CLINICAL PRECEPTED EXPERIENCE
\\ As part of the clinical experience, students will be assigned to 8 hours in a health clinic environment (subsequently referred to as ‘Facility’). The dates, time, and location will be provided during the first few days of the semester. During this clinical time, students are not functioning as employees of the Facility, but rather an agent of Amarillo College Associate Degree Nursing Program. Students must conform to the Facility practices and follow their policies and procedures- available in the Facilities. As with any clinical experience, students must adhere to policies concerning confidentiality of patient records, patient privacy and dignity, dress policy and parking restrictions. Students are subject to all rules and regulations pertaining to regular employees of the Facility.
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\\ The Facility is ultimately responsible for all patients. They will assist Amarillo College by providing evaluation of nursing students. Students may use library facilities and teaching equipment that is available to Medical Staff. The Facility will assume the cost of equipment that is broken or damaged in its normal use. Students will assume the responsibility for repairing or replacing equipment broken or damaged due to negligence. The Facility reserves the right to have the students submit to a physical examination if it has good faith belief that there is a question as to the student’s ability to participate in the particular training program. The Facility will not be liable for injury or illness of a student unless brought about by negligence or willful act of the Facility’s agents or servants. The Facility will exercise reasonable efforts to safeguard the students as it would its own employees from injury and/or illness.
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\\ Students will be insured by personal accident/injury by the group policy offered through Amarillo College. Students will carry professional liability insurance (malpractice) as included within tuition. Prior to placement in a Facility, students will complete any screening process and training program required by the Facility.
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\\ While attending precepted experiences, students will follow guidelines and policies included in the Amarillo College Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook. Students will wear their clinical uniform and appropriate identification as outlined in the handbook.
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Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM