MOLLOY COLLEGE
The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR 3590: HUMANISTIC NURSING CARE OF THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY
COURSE SYLLABUS
Summer 2023
Instructor:
Alicia A. Stone PhD, RN, FNP
Office:
Hagan 232
Telephone: (516) 323-3716
Email:
astone@molloy.edu
Office Hours: Monday and Thursday
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This Level III theory and clinical nursing course focuses on the nursing care of women,
within the context of the family, during the reproductive and childbearing cycles. This halfsemester four (4) hour/week course includes a two (2) day/week clinical experience of 75
hours/half semester. Issues and the application of the nursing process related to female
reproductive roles, sexuality and physiological/psychological abnormalities are discussed.
Content related to conception, the childbearing process, postpartum and newborn assessment
and care is included.
(Offered Fall, Spring, Summer) 4 credits
Pre-Requisites: NUR 259, 290
Co-Requisites: NUR 349
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. Integrate knowledge of diverse spiritual and cultural influences on families in the
provision of nursing care to childbearing women and their newborns.
2. Apply theory from the humanities, sciences, and nursing as a basis for critical
thinking and decision making in the nursing care of childbearing women and their
newborns.
3. Utilize appropriate communication skills and teaching-learning principles with
childbearing women and their families.
4. Integrate technology in planning and providing nursing care for childbearing
women and their families.
5. Provide competent patient-centered care that is consistent with safe practice
regulations, goals and standards.
6. Identify the influence of economic, legal political and ethical issues upon the
delivery of health care to childbearing women and their families.
7. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability in planning and providing nursing
care and through oral and written communications with members of the health
care team, faculty and peers.
8. Incorporate beginning leadership skills while planning and providing nursing care
for childbearing women and their families.
9. Apply knowledge of nursing research related to childbearing and reproductive
health in the classroom and clinical settings.
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10. Demonstrate self-motivation in acquiring the knowledge and skill necessary to
provide effective nursing care for childbearing women and their families
NURSING POLICIES
All students are expected to comply with the Molloy College Academic Integrity Policy.
Review the policy in the Molloy College Undergraduate or Dual Degree Catalog or Student
Handbook for the “Statement of Academic Integrity.”
Paper and/or oral presentation assignment(s), as identified in specific courses, satisfy the
Molloy College Communicating Across the Curriculum Program.
Nursing wide assessment and enrichment appropriate to course objectives will be assigned by
the respective professor. These activities will be used to help the student’s understand their
strengths and become aware of areas needing improvement.
At the discretion of the faculty students that are absent from an exam will have from 5 to 10
points deducted from grade. Students that miss a retake of an exam will receive a zero grade
for that test with no opportunity to re-take the exam.
Civility is behavior that is consonant with professional behavior. This behavior shows respect
toward another person, makes a person feel valued and contributes to mutual respect, effective
communication and team collaboration (Lower, 2012). It is a hallmark of a professional and
of those in a pre-professional program. The faculty of the Nursing Program adheres to the
standards of ethical comportment, civility and appropriate behavior identified in the ANA
Code of Ethics. That behavior is expected of all students within the Nursing Program. The
Nursing Program and college wide sanctions may be imposed for those students that do not
meet these standards.
At some time during this class a sensitive issue may be discussed. The faculty member may
present an issue in an objective manner and provide examples from the literature on the topic.
We request that students not share their own personal experiences to avoid saying anything
that would be embarrassing or self-incriminating. Please discuss any personal matters
privately with the faculty member after the end of the class. Faculty members are mandatory
reporters in reference to Title IX complaints and are required to refer some student concerns
to the appropriate College office.
Students that request to withdraw after mid-semester, but before 6/16/22 will earn a grade of
W. Students that withdraw after this date do so because he or she is failing (based on past
attendance, participation, assignments, tests and the course outline) earn a WF grade.
Content Mastery Assessments are scored based on Proficiency Levels. The Nursing Program
has identified Proficiency Level 2 as our benchmark. Listed below is a description of each
level.
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Proficiency Level 3 - indicates a student is likely to exceed NCLEX-RN in this content area.
Students are encouraged to engage in continuous focused review to maintain and improve
their knowledge of this content.
Proficiency Level 2 - indicates a student is fairly certain to meet NCLEX-RN standards in this
content area. Students are encouraged to engage in continuous focused review in order to
improve their knowledge of this content.
Proficiency Level 1- indicates a student is likely to just meet NCLEX-RN standards in this
content area. Students are encouraged to develop and complete a rigorous plan of focused
review in order to achieve a firmer grasp of this content.
Below Proficiency Level 1- indicates a need for thorough review of this content area. Students
are strongly encouraged to develop and complete an intensive plan for focused review.
REQUIRED TEXTS
Ricci, S.S., Kyle, T., & Carman, S. (2021) Maternity and Pediatric Nursing. 4th ed.
Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer.
Textbooks used for previous related courses.
COURSE CONTENT
I.
Introduction to Management of the Childbearing Client
1. Human Sexuality
2. Historical Perspectives
3. Cultural Perspectives in Childbearing
4. Role of the professional nurse
A. Expanded roles
5. Ethical and Legal issues
6. Political and socio-cultural issues
II.
Nursing Care during the Postpartum Period
1. Assessment of Involutionary Process
2. Physiological System Changes
3. Process of maternal psychological adjustment
A. Cultural influences
4. Implementation of Medical Regimen
A. pain relief
B. vaccinations
C. Rhogam
5. Educative Implications
A. Self-care
B. Infant Care
III.
Nursing Care during the Newborn Period
1. Newborn Assessment
A. Gestational Age
B. Physical Assessment
C. Laboratory Testing
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D. Behavioral Changes
2. Nursing and Medical Management
A. Therapeutics
1. Safety
2. Airway
3. Nutrition
a. Breastfeeding
b.Formula feeding
B. Medications
C. Screening Tests
3. Newborn Health Problems
A. Hyperbilirubinemia
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Maternal Infections
D. Maternal Substance Abuse
1. Neonatal abstinence syndrome
2. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
IV.
Concepts and Nursing Care related to the Antepartum Family
1. Genetic
A. Implications
B. Genetic Counseling
2. Overview of Conception and Fetal Development
A. Hormonal influences
B. Review of Fetal Development
1. Teratogenic effect
3. Physiological adaptation to pregnancy
A. Reproductive systems
B. Systemic effects
4. Initial Assessment of the Pregnant Client
A. History
B. Laboratory Data
C. Physical signs and symptoms
D. Environment
E. Psychological Adaptation
5. Implementation of medical regimen
A. Schedule
B. lab testing
C. nutrition
1. weight management
2. factors affecting prenatal nutrition
3. dietary recommendations and requirements
4. special considerations
5. vitamin supplementation
6. Evaluation of Fetal Well-Being
A. Non-invasive assessments
B. Invasive assessments
C. Prenatal examinations
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7. Childbirth preparation and Parenting education
V.
Nursing Care during the Intrapartum Period
1. Theory Overview of Labor and Delivery
A. Physiological effects of the birth process
B. Components of the birth process
1. Powers
2. Passage
3. Passenger
4. Psyche
C. Normal Labor
1. Stages and phases
2. Mechanisms
3. Duration of Labor
2. Assessment
A. Cervical changes
B. Maternal responses to labor
3. Systemic effects
A. Pain
B. Cultural Dynamic
C. Fetal heart monitoring
1. Scalp sampling
D. Contraction monitoring
4. Management of Labor Dynamics
A. Therapeutics
B. Communication
C. Implementation of Medical Regimen
1. Augmentation
D. Pain management
5. Obstetrical Procedures and Nursing Responsibility
A. Cesarean delivery
B. Amniotomy
C. Episiotomy & Laceration repair
D. Forceps and Vacuum Extraction
VI.
Concepts related to Pharmacological Computation
1. Administration of Medication
A. Pitocin Administration
1. By volume
2. By mu/minute
B. Magnesium sulfate
1. Loading dose
2. Maintenance dose
VII.
Care of the Newborn in the Delivery Room
1. Assessment of Adaptation to Extrauterine Life
A. Apgar Scoring
B. Thermoregulation
2. Nursing Management
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A. Communication
B. Assessment
C. Implementation of Medical Regimen
1. Medications
VIII. Care of Mother During Fourth Stage of Labor
1. Assessment
2. Nursing Management
3. Communication
4. Implementation of Medical Regimen
IX.
Management of the Maternity Patient with High Risk Diagnoses
1. Factors related to high-risk status
2. Assessment
3. Women at Risk
A. Adolescent Pregnancy
B. Advanced Maternal Age
C. Intimate Partner Violence
D. Substance Abuse
4. Complications of Pregnancy
A. Hemorrhagic conditions of early pregnancy
1. Abortion
2. Ectopic pregnancy
3. Hydatidiform mole
4. Incompetent Cervix
B. Hemorrhagic conditions of late pregnancy
1. Placenta previa
2. Abruptio placenta
C. Hyperemesis Gravidarum
D. Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
1. Chronic hypertension
2. Pregnancy-induced hypertension
a. Preeclampsia
b.Eclampsia
3. HELLP syndrome
5. Concurrent Disorders During Pregnancy
A. Diabetes Mellitus
1. Gestational diabetes
2. Preexisting diabetes
B. Heart Disease
C. Anemia
D. Infections during pregnancy
1. TORCH
2. Group B Streptococcus
3. HIV +
E. Thyroid Disorders
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6. Complications During the Intrapartum Period – Assessment, Management and
Related Nursing Interventions
A. Dystocia
1. Passenger-related
a. Presentation
b.Position
c. CPD
d.Prolapsed Cord
e. Multiple gestation
f. Non-reassuring fetal tracing
2. Passageway
3. Power
a Dysfunctional Labor
b. Precipitate Labor
B. Premature Labor
C. Premature Rupture of the Membranes
D. Amniotic fluid embolism
E. Placental Abnormalities
7. Complications During Postpartum Period: Assessment, Management and
Related Nursing Interventions
A. Postpartum Hemorrhage
B. Reproductive tract or wound infections
1. Endometritis
2. Perineal wound infections
3. Cesarean wound infections
C. Affective Disorders
1. Depression
2. Psychosis
X.
Concepts and Nursing Implications regarding Infertility
1. Factors contributing to infertility
2. Evaluation of infertility
A. History and physical examination
B. Diagnostic tests
3. Therapies to facilitate pregnancy
A. Medications
B. Ovulation induction
C. Surgical procedures
D. Advanced reproductive technology
4. Alternatives to pregnancy
5. Ethical Considerations
XI.
Concepts and Nursing Implications regarding Contraception
1. Considerations when choosing a method
A. informed consent
B. safety and efficacy
2. Methods – Management and evaluation
A. Abstinence
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B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
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Mechanical Barriers
Spermicides
IUD
Hormonal contraceptives
Fertility awareness methods
Emergency contraception
Topical contraceptives
Surgical interventions
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Course Grades are determined by student achievement on examinations, a written assignment
and completion of homework assignments and lab hours.
I. GRADING CRITERIA
A. Exams and Written Assignments:
Exam #1….........................................................25%
Exam # 2……………………………………….25%
Final Cumulative Exam with ATI points ...….35%
Assignments………………………….…………15%
Pinterest pin – 10%, Discussion Board posts 3%, Real Life Scenarios 2%
TOTAL….100%
B. Criteria for the successful completion of NUR 3590 are based on two components.
The student must attain a minimum theory grade of C+ and be “at expected level”
for all clinical objectives specified in the Level III-NUR 3590 Clinical Evaluation
Tool.
C. Weekly “Questions to Consider” Discussion board comments:
At the end of each chapter are Critical Thinking exercises. Access the Canvas Board for
this class and post your thoughts to one of the questions posed after the case presentation
by the evening prior to class. The answers should reflect understanding of the
information within the chapter and the ability to apply the theory. These comments
should be original and not just an agreement with other comments by students in the
class.
II. ATI REQUIREMENT
Each student must verify that they can login to the ATI website. Prior to taking the exam, you
are required to complete the Practice Assessment and achieve a minimum of 85%. Evidence
of practice assessment completion must be handed in before taking the content mastery. The
content mastery assessment for this course will be administered as a proctored exam in the
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nursing lab computer room (Casey 217) Students will need to reserve a computer during one
of the available testing times. No extensions will be granted. Grading for this exam will be
by proficiency level. Points will be incorporated into the final exam grade in accordance with
the format below:
Proficiency level 3
= 3 points
Proficiency level 2
= 2 points
Proficiency level 1
= 1 point
Below Proficiency level 1 = 0 point
Any student who does not take this assessment during the specified time will not receive any
ATI credit on the final exam.
IV. Real Life Scenarios: There are four high-risk scenarios on the ATI website related to
Maternal Newborn nursing. You may pick two out of the four and complete the scenario for
credit of 1 % apiece. The only scenario not applicable is the one on thermoregulation and the
newborn. These need to be completed prior to the last day of class. Upload the results on our
Canvas board.
III. CLASS POLICIES
A. Class Expectations: Students are expected to demonstrate professional classroom
behavior to optimize the learning environment for all. Class attendance is expected
and recorded for all classes. Punctuality, completion of reading/homework
assignments and participation is also expected. The key to increased understanding
and achievement is classroom interaction. To minimize disruption, students arriving
late should avoid crossing in front of the class while in progress. Excessive lateness
and absences will be noted in the course management system.
B. Electronic Devices: Cell phones must be turned off or silenced and are not be
used during class. If they ring, they will be answered by the instructor. Laptops may be
used for note taking, but will be shut down if inappropriate content displayed on the
screen is distracting to other students.
Audio recording is permitted during any classroom presentation with the exception of
exam review or any discussion related to course exams. No note taking of any
type is permitted during exam reviews.
C. Class Materials/Communications: You will be required to use Molloy’s Canvas
System, which can be accessed on Molloy’s website under Online Faculty and Student
Access. This site must be accessed with your user id# and password (provided by registrar
and used for registration). All announcements, class materials (outlines, case studies) and
assignments will be posted in this site. Exam grades will also be obtained through this
system. Students may also utilize the forum to post general questions (for issues of a
personal nature, please email or see instructor) or make announcements appropriate to this
class.
D. Class Preparation and Participation: Please review the readings prior to class. Class
outlines will be available in advance, you should print them and bring them to class.
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Class participation on Canvas as well as in class is required.
E. Examinations: Exam questions will vary in format with multiple choice, fill-in, and
short answer included. All exams will be time-limited. Failure to turn in the exam at
the specified time will result in a grade of 0. Students are expected to present for all
exams. Faculty must be notified prior to exam if student is to be absent. Unexcused
absences will be penalized 5% of grade for the missed exam. Makeup exams may
be taken as scheduled by instructor and may be in an alternate format. Absences from
make-up exams will be handled at the discretion of the faculty and may include a
grade of 0 for the missed exam.
Grades will be retrieved through Canvas within a few days of the exam. Any student
who receives a grade below 76 on any exam or assignment is expected to make an
appointment with the instructor for review/advisement within one week of grade receipt.
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Test reviews are given from the time the grades are posted until the next exam is
given. No prior exams will be available for review after the next exam has been administered.
F. Drug Calculation Proficiency: Students must demonstrate proficiency with drug
calculations on an ongoing basis. This will be assessed through exam questions.
Please refer to the Nursing Division Undergraduate Progression Policy on Drug
Calculation Proficiency in the Molloy College Nursing Division Student Handbook.
IV. CLINICAL POLICIES
A. Attendance is expected on all clinical days. Excessive lateness and absences will be
noted on the NUR 3590 Clinical Evaluation Tool. Refer to the Molloy College Division
of Nursing Undergraduate or Dual Degree Handbook for the polices on clinical absences
and failures.
B. Each clinical instructor will provide for students’ specific contact information. Students
must notify the clinical instructor in advance of any lateness/absences. In addition, all
clinical absences must be phoned in to (516) 323-3753.
C. Students will be given their assignments at to the start of the clinical day. Each clinical
instructor will specify for the group how this process will take place.
D. Students must communicate with their patients’ primary nurses before starting care and
prior to leaving the unit
E. Written work must be submitted to the clinical instructor on the specified due date.
Failure to do so will be reflected in the written evaluation
F. Students are expected to come to each clinical experience on time, appropriately attired
and prepared to deliver patient care at an acceptable level. All students will be held
accountable for application of course content and skills as directed by faculty.
G. Information regarding specific preparation for pre and post conference will be given to
the student by the clinical instructors.
H. It is expected that students are competent in previously assigned skills and that this is
documented on the Master Skills Checklist. Students are expected to practice new skills
in the nursing lab prior to clinical experience. The Master Skill Checklist should be
updated regularly.
I. Evaluation – (See Level III-NUR 3590 Clinical Evaluation Tool)
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Clinical evaluation reflects the student’s ability to meet course level objectives. Two
evaluations of student performance in the clinical area will be conducted by the clinical
faculty, at the midpoint and again upon completion of the clinical rotation. These
evaluations will be documented in clinical evaluation tool for NUR 359. Clinical
performance will be graded on a pass/fail basis with student performance identified at
one of three levels, below expected level, at expected level and exceeds expected level.
CLASS POLICIES
ATTENDANCE
For any absence, student must call 516-323-3716. Faculty must be notified prior to
exam if student is to be absent. Unexcused absences will be penalized with a 10 point
reduction on makeup exam. Method of testing is at the discretion of the faculty
member.
Please check chat/message board regularly for updates and information.
LATENESS
For any lateness, student must email astone@molloy.edu. All students are expected
to comply with the Molloy College Undergraduate Student Handbook and Calendar for the
“Statement of Academic Integrity”.
- Required assignment(s) satisfy the Division of Nursing assessment of critical
thinking.
- Written assignments are due on the date and time specified.
- Students will receive a deduction of 0.5 points per day (out of 10) for each day
late starting after class time ends.
- All written assignments are not accepted one week from due date. If it is not
received by that date, the student will receive a grade of “0”.
- Please refer to specific guidelines and rubrics for grading and assignment
guidelines.
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Written Assignment:
PINTEREST BOARD PROJECT
This project is designed to help you develop a Pinterest Pin that will educate patients about a
topic in Obstetrics/Neonatal Nursing. There are several steps to this process. Follow each
one and you will come out with a pin that will be posted on our class Pinterest board (NUR
3590 A Summer 2023).
1. Pick a topic from our content outline. This should be cleared with Dr. Stone
before beginning development to avoid duplication of material. Post the topic on
the discussion board.
2. Follow the link to accept the invitation to the Pinterest board.
3. Define the population that you would like to address.
4. Outline the information that the patient would need to know:
a. Understanding the problem (risk factors, signs and symptoms, prevention
strategies, etc.)
b. Instructions about care (when to call the HCP, resources)
c. Any medications that are usually prescribed.
d. Follow-up instructions.
e. Anticipatory guidance
5. Make sure that the information is presented in a brief and understandable
discussion. Do not use medical jargon or acronyms. Patients usually understand
information at a fourth grade reading level.
6. Design the format applicable to the patient. Be sure to include graphics and
pictures that illustrate the material.
Areas that will be considered in grading the pin will include: literacy, organization,
avoidance of medical jargon, creativity and accuracy.
This project is worth 10% of your grade. There should be a reference list uploaded to the
project on our canvas board that includes at least 3 peer-reviewed articles less than 5 years
old. Do not refer to websites that have .com or .net in their address. No pin will be graded
without the reference list.
The pin should appear on our board by June 19, 2023.
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PROJECT RUBRIC
Criteria
4
Accuracy/Content All
Knowledge
information
appears to be
accurate.
Required
Elements
Final Product
Clarity and
relevance
Originality
Attractiveness
More
information
than was
required was
included
Exceptional in
regards to
meeting
expectations
Graphics are
all clear and
relevant,
making the
content easier
to understand.
Reflects an
exceptional
degree of
creativity.
Exceptionally
attractive in
terms of
design, layout
and overall
presentation.
3
Almost all
information/
content
appears to be
accurate
All of the
information
that was
required was
included.
Very good in
regards to
meeting
expectations.
Almost all
graphics are
clear and
relevant.
2
Most of the
information
/content
is accurate
1
Some of the
information/content
is accurate.
Most of the
information
that was
required was
included.
Good in
regards to
meeting
expectations.
Some of the
graphics are
clear and
relevant.
Some of the
information that
was required was
included but much
was missing.
Does not reflect the
project’s
instructions and
expectations
Few graphics are
clear and relevant
or they do not
make the content
easier to
understand.
Lacks overall
student creativity.
Reflects
Some
strong student creativity seen
creativity.
but may be
based on
designs/ideas
of others.
Attractive in
Acceptably
terms of
attractive and
design, layout laid out,
and overall
although more
presentation. time could
have been
spent on
overall
presentation.
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Lacks
attractiveness and
overall presentation
is lacking in
design/layout.
DATE
5/23
5/25
6/1
TOPIC
Orientation
Postpartum
Assessment and
Care
Newborn
Assessment and
Care
Labor and
Delivery
Exam #1
Drug Calculations
Conception and
Fetal
Development
Genetics
COURSE CALENDAR
READINGS Discussion Post
Chap. 15 &
Critical
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Thinking
Exercise
Chap. 17 &
18
Chap. 13 &
14
See Canvas
Board
p. 323-332
p.332-348
6/5
Antepartum
Assessment
Chap. 11 &
12
6/8
High risk
AntepartumGestational
Exam #2
High risk labor
and delivery
Chap. 19
&20
6/12
6/15
6/22
6/26
Critical
Thinking
Exercise
Critical
Thinking
exercise
Identify a
teratogen and
its impact
Critical
Thinking
exercise p. 349
Critical
Thinking
exercise
Critical
Thinking
exercise
Chap. 21
pp. 157-158
High risk
Postpartum
Chapter 22
High risk
Newborn
Chap. 23&24
Infertility
Contraception
Final
examination
pp. 128-133
pp. 134-153
Critical
thinking
exercise
Critical
thinking
exercise
Critical
Thinking
exercise
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Picmonic
Postpartum Assessment,
Breastfeeding
Newborn Assessment,
Apgar
True vs. False Labor, Fetal
heart patterns
Induction
Implantation
Prenatal Care
Preeclampsia (2)
Abruption
Ectopic Pregnancy,
Prolapsed Cord
Postpartum Hemorrhage,
Infection
Hyperbilirubinemia,
Respiratory Distress
Syndrome
Infertility
Contraception
MOLLOY COLLEGE
The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing
Nursing Student Code of Pre-Professional Conduct
Civility Statement- Undergraduate Program
Students entering a baccalaureate nursing program are beginning an education in professional nursing which
requires standards of ethical comportment and appropriate behavior as identified in the ANA Code of Ethics.
The faculty of the Division of Nursing welcomes the opportunity to educate nursing students. In turn it is
expected that students will adopt as well as demonstrate appropriate pre-professional behaviors. In the National
Student Nurses’ Association Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct it states that nursing students must uphold
the trust placed in it by society. This trust is consonant with the concept of civility. This is behavior that shows
respect toward another person, makes a person feel valued and contributes to mutual respect, effective
communication and team collaboration (Lower-Ski, 2012) Within this context the student commits to the
following:
1.
Provide care for the patient in a timely, compassionate and professional manner consistent with the
prevailing standard of nursing care. Identifies situations in which assistance is needed and seeks help in
a timely manner.
2. Consistently communicate in a truthful, timely and accurate manner in both the academic and clinical
setting as appropriate.
3. Actively promote and demonstrate the highest level of moral and ethical conduct and standards, and
accept responsibility for actions consistent with professional accountability. Accept consequences for
misjudgments.
4. Demonstrate integrity by not cheating or plagiarizing and adhering to the Academic Integrity statement.
5. Refrain from omission of care in the clinical setting that creates unnecessary risk of injury to the
patient, self, or others.
6. Promote and demonstrate respect for the dignity and worth of patients, peers and faculty. Demonstrate
respectful behavior when addressing faculty and peers. Address and treat faculty, classmates, patients,
and health care professionals appropriately with courtesy and respect and use courteous language.
7. Maintain punctuality by arriving on time and prepared for class and clinical so as to avoid disrupting the
learning of self and others.
8. Refrain from cell phones or other electronic communication devices use during class time or in a patient
care area without the express permission of the faculty and adherence to institution policy regarding
same. Use of cell phones or other electronic transmittal devices during class time is disruption and not
permitted.
9. When on campus and in clinical settings be appropriately dressed and groomed, in keeping with
professional image. Appropriate professional attire is expecting by all agencies. Refer to appropriate
student handbook for clinical dress requirements.
10. Remain aware of professional boundaries when interacting with patients, faculty, and peers.
11. Maintain respectful communication via electronic format(s). Regularly check college wide
communication vehicles specifically email and chat/message board. Do not post school related activities
to social networking sites. Remain discriminate with confidential information and electronic records.
12. Abstain from the use of alcoholic beverages or any substances that may impair judgment in the
academic and clinical setting.
I have read and reflected on the meaning of this commitment and I agree to abide by these standards as a nursing
student at Molloy College.
_________________________________
Print Name
________________________________
Signature
_________________
Date
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Molloy College
The Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing
Essential Professional Behaviors
Students entering a baccalaureate nursing program are beginning an education in professional nursing
which requires certain standards of ethical comportment and appropriate behavior. The faculty of the
Division of Nursing welcomes the opportunity to educate nursing students. In turn it is expected that
students will adopt as well as demonstrate appropriate pre-professional behaviors. In addition to the
items enumerated in the civility statement the essential behaviors noted below are also expected of
students in all learning situations.
1. Initiates and maintains responsibility for one’s own actions and attitudes.
2. Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain therapeutic relationships and appropriate
personal boundaries. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information in conversation,
electronic and written means.
3. Demonstrates a respectful, sensitive, and non-judgmental manner when communicating with
others. Others are defined as: peers, faculty, patients, staff, families, community.
4. Demonstrates personal and professional ethical standards, honesty, and integrity.
Demonstrates integrity by not cheating or plagiarizing and adhering to Academic Integrity
Statement.
5. Reviews class syllabus, objectives and assignments. Completes assignments as required and
scheduled.
6. Provides prior notification to appropriate faculty when he/she is unable to meet commitments
or requirements. Initiates contact with instructor as appropriate.
7. Participates in all learning activities as scheduled, arriving on time and prepared for the daily
assignments and clinical experience throughout the length of the nursing program.
8. Demonstrates professional appearance and professional presentation in all settings.
Demonstrates awareness of own health needs.
9. Demonstrates the ability to use good judgment in all decision making and provide sound
rationale for actions. Takes appropriate steps to handle consequences of misjudgments.
10. Respects others in all circumstances (i.e. no talking while others are talking, cell phones are
silenced, no inappropriate use of computers or other electronic devices).
11. Demonstrates respect and politeness to all individuals regardless of culture, ethnicity, religion,
work experience, gender, age and sexual orientation.
12. Communicates with others with respect, sensitivity, and politeness in all forms (verbal,
nonverbal, written, and electronic; includes listening and caring behaviors).
13. Implements theoretical principles and patient care safely, effectively, and in a timely manner.
14. Actively participates as a patient advocate. Identifies and reports incidents and accidents that
may include but are not limited to endangerment of the patient.
15. Actively participates in assessing own strengths and limitations. Identifies situations in which
assistance is needed and seeks help appropriately.
I have read and reflected on the meaning of this commitment and I agree to abide by these standards as an
undergraduate nursing student at Molloy College.
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