Maternal/Neonatal Nursing Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

VNSG-1230-001 Maternal/Neonatal Nursing

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, HECO 1322, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1138, VNSG 1304 and VNSG 1260 Corequisites: VNSG 2160, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1361, VNSG 2161, VNSG 1409, VNSG 1410 and VNSG 2163

Course Description

Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. Emphasis on the bio-psycho-socio-cultural needs of the family during the phases of pregnancy, childbirth and the neonatal period including abnormal conditions.

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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 historical highlights of maternal/newborn care and current trends.

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\ 2.  Explore the impact of childbearing experiences on the individual and the family in relation to psychosocial, religious, and cultural concepts. 

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\ 3. Implement principles and concepts from biological and social sciences necessary to plan family centered nursing care.

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

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\ 5.  Utilize the problem solving approach in planning health care of the childbearing family during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period.

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\ 6.  Develop interpersonal relationships utilizing communication skills with mother, infant, and family.

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\ 7.  Assist families to understand and/or cope wit development and situational crises which occur during childbirth, newborn period and subsequent stages of growth and development.

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\ 8.  Use evidence based nursing practice standards as a guide for promoting optimal health outcomes for maternal and newborn patients.

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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:

Grade Scale:

A=100-90      B=89-80      C=79-75      D=74-60      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 20% for a total of  60%

Assignments -5%

ATI Exam - 10%

Final Exam - 25% 

 

ATI Test will be graded as follows:

Level 3 scores 100

Level 2 scores 80

Level 1 scores 60

Below Level 1 scores 40

Attendance

\  Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement and mandated hours are required by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Ninety percent (90%) attendance of classroom lecture is required. Classroom content is 32 hours which only allows 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, students 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. All of the lectures for this class will be posted online. You are expected to watch them prior to class to prepare you for interactive class room time.