Pediatrics Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

VNSG-1234-001 Pediatrics

Prerequisites

Prequisites: BIOL 2401, HECO 1322, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1138 and VNSG 1260\ Corequisites: VNSG 1230, VNSG 2160, VNSG 2161, VNSG 1409, VNSG 1361, VNSG 1410 and VNSG 2163

Course Description

Study of childhood diseases and child care from infancy through adolescence. Focus on the care of the well and the ill child utilizing the nursing process.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 2 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ Klossner, N., & Hatfield, N. (2010) . Introductory Maternity and Pediatric Nursing. Philadelphia: Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins.

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Supplies

\  Textbook, paper, pen,  and course manual. 

Student Performance

\ 1.  Analyze historic highlights of pediatric care and current trends.

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\ 2.  Explore the impact of illness on the child and family in relation to psychosocial and cultural concepts.

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\ 3.  Implement principles and concepts from biological and social sciences necessary to pediatric nursing care.

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\ 4.  Implement and follow caring, safe, and ethical nursing standards in providing care for pediatric patients and families.

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\ 5.  Develop interpersonal relationships utilizing communication skills with the child and family.

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\ 6. Utilize the nursing process to develop a care map for promotion and maintenance of pediatric health.

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\ 7.  Assist individuals to understand and/or cope with development and situational crises which occur during growth and development and promote health restoration of pediatric patients.

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\ 8.  Recognize developmental milestones for various pediatric age  groups and provide anticipatory guidance for families.

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\ 9.  Use evidence based nursing practice standards as a guide for promoting optimal health outcomes for the pediatric patient.

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Expected Student Behavior

\  Each student will adhere to the Amarillo College Student Handbook Policies and Procedures, the Amarillo College VN Honor Code Policy, and the Social Networking Policy. Any violation of these policies and procedures may result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program. 

Grading Criteria

Grading Criteria: 

Grading Scale: 

• A = 90-100
• B = 80-89
• C = 75-79
• D = 60-74
• F = Below 60 

A final grade of 75 or higher is required to pass this course. The following will be used to determine your grade: 

3 Unit Exams each worth 20% for a total of 60%

Quizzes- 5%

ATI - 10%

Final Exam - 25 %

 

ATI Grading:

Level 3: 100

Level 2: 80

Level 1: 60

Below Level 1: 40

Attendance

\ Regular attendance is necesary for satisfactory achievement and mandated hours are required by the Texas State Board of Nursing.  Therefore, it is the responsibililty of the student to attend class. Ninety percent (90 %) attendance of classroom lecture is required. Classroom content is 32 hours which will only allow a student to miss 3.2 hours of classroom content.  Attendance contracts will be given to students who miss class. If more than 3.2 hours of classroom content is missed, the student will receive a failure for the course.  

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Additional Information

\ Students are to check Black Board Online for assignments, announcements, quizzes, and grades, powerpoint, and nursing articles and online DVD's.