NURS 3270 Fall 2011
SAINT CATHERINE UNIVERSITY
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM
NURS 3270: PATTERNS IN HEALTH I
“Nursing requires an effort of considerable intellectual acuity – which looks to an outsider like intuition – to thread one’s
way through all the knowledge, technique, and tenderness one has and to come out with the right action to serve the
patient’s particular need.”
~ Donna Diers
COURSE NUMBER:
NURS 3270
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE CREDITS:
PLACEMENT IN CURRICULUM:
CLASS TIME:
PLACE:
VI.
FACULTY TEAM:
PATTERNS IN HEALTH I
4 THEORY CREDITS
LEVEL I JUNIOR YEAR FALL 2011
TUESDAY and THURSDAY 1:30P-3:10 PM
TUESDAY – JEANNE D’ARC AUDITORIUM
THURSDAY – Whitby 321, 324, and Mendel 213
Marcia Byrd
Course Coordinator
Whitby 312
651-690- 6591
Suellen Campbell
Faculty
Whitby G8K
651-690- 6586
Kathleen Dudley
Faculty
Whitby 310
651-690- 6585
Emily Engbloom
AMP
Audrey Meyer
AMP
Tina Mickolicheck AMP
VII.
Holly Hentges
SI
Nadia Jelenek
SI
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course explores physiologic functioning and patterns in health. A holistic perspective is emphasized,
viewing the individual, the family, and the community as functioning with interdependent parts acting in
unity. Co-requisites: NURS 3100 & NURS 3250
PLEASE NOTE: CLASS WILL BEGIN AT 1:30P – BE PROMPT. CLASS WILL END AT 3:10P – DO NOT PLAN TO LEAVE EARLY.
QUIZZES ARE GIVEN AT THE BEGINNING AND END OF EACH CLASS.
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VIII.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Utilize central pathophysiological concepts when developing a plan of care. {Phenomena of Nursing}
2. Utilize critical thinking skills, knowledge of pathophysiology, and evidence, based on health care
research, to establish areas for assessment and intervention to promote health. {Critical Thinking}
3. Use professional terminology when discussing the dynamics of physiological stressors and concomitant
therapeutics. {Communication}
4. Recognize the impact of physiological stressors and other factors on the client’s health based on the
functional health patterns. {Systems}
5. Describe the independent and interdependent nursing role activities to promote health based on the
functional health patterns. {Role}
6. Explain the relationship between knowledge and caring when intervening to promote health.
{Therapeutic Interventions}
IX.
CONCEPTS DISCUSSED:
WEEK
DATE
TOPIC
ONE
TWO
THREE
FOUR
FIVE
SIX
SEVEN
EIGHT
NINE
TEN
9/08
9/13 & 9/15
9/20 & 9/22
9/27 & 9/29
10/4 & 10/6
10/11 & 10/13
10/18 & 10/20
10/25 & 10/27
11/1 & 11/3
11/8 & 11/10
ELEVEN
11/15 & 11/17
TWELVE
THIRTEEN
FOURTEEN
FIFTEEN
11/22
11/29 & 12/1
12/6 & 12/8
12/13 & 12/15
Introduction to Pathophysiology
Altered Cells
Inflammation
Altered Immunity
Infection & Genetic
Cell Proliferation
Fluid & Electrolytes
Altered Neuronal Transmission
Altered Sensory & Pain (11/1)
Altered Metabolic
Pharmacodynamics
Altered Reproduction
Pharmacokinetics
Altered Ventilation
Altered Perfusion
Altered Nutrition & Elimination
Aging & Complex Concepts
Please Note! This topical schedule is subject to change per faculty team assessment.
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X.
TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
Please read the online Baccalaureate Degree Program Student Handbook, “Expectations of Faculty and
Students Regarding the Teaching-Learning Process.”
A. Teaching-Learning Strategies:
You will be exposed to a variety of teaching-learning strategies in this course. They will include such
activities as readings, discussion, case studies, role plays, metaphoric narratives, audio-visual materials,
online exercises and quizzes. Course content is presented in large group active lecture format, small
group story discussions, Kaplan testing and various online activities.
B. Safe Nursing Practice:
See online Baccalaureate Degree Program Student Handbook:
Go into Kateway; Nursing Department; Student Resources
XI.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING:
In order to satisfactorily complete this course, the student must:
1.
Achieve a minimum of 78% or 187 points in the course.
2.
Complete all required assignments, quizzes and exams.
3.
Successfully meet the benchmark score on assigned Kaplan tests or complete remediation.
**Students who meet the above criteria will not receive a grade lower than C
Distribution of Course Points:
Quizzes
Unit Examinations
Kaplan test
150 pts
80 pts
10 pts
_____
240 course points
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COURSEWORK TIED TO LEARNINGCOURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assignment by Major Course
Components
Due Dates
Points
Learning Outcome
Measured
Quizzes
Multiple choice: Central
concept/A&P
Short Answer
Tuesdays beginning of class
5
Obj. 1 Phenom
Thursdays end of class
10
Obj. 3 Comm
80
Obj. 4 Systems
10
Obj. 2 CritThink
Unit Exams
I - IV
10/6, 11/10, 12/8, 12/20
Kaplan Integrated Test
Pathophysiology
Week
KAPLAN INTEGRATED TESTING:
Kaplan Integrated Exams: The integrated exams are secured exams and must be completed in a campus computer lab. If
you meet the benchmark score on your initial attempt for the exam, you will receive the assigned points as indicated
below. If you do not meet the bench mark score, you must remediate according to the guidelines below. No points will
be awarded for the remediation. Failure to remediate by the date outlined below will result in a U for this component of
the course.
Exam
Date of
exam
Pathophysiology Dec 7,
8, 9
Number
BENCHMARK POSSIBLE *Minimum
of
score
points
Remediation TIME
questions
90
54
10
90 min
REMEDIATION
Completed by
Dec. 19 Noon
*Includes reviewing both correct and incorrect items and viewing content videos as applicable.
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GRADING SCALE
A
93%+
240-223 points
A-
90-92%
222-216 points
B+
87-89%
215-209 points
B
83-86%
208-199 points
B-
80-82%
198-192 points
C+
77-79%
191-185 points
C
73-76%
184-175 points
C-
70-72%
174-168 points
D+
68-69%
167-163 points
D
66-67%
162-158 points
D-
65% or less
157 points
** 187 points to satisfactorily complete
course & progress in nursing program.
Exams and quizzes will be given in various formats – such as multiple choice, true/false, short answer,
fill-in-the-blank, essay – and may be online, take-home or in-class. It is both a program and a course
policy that exams are taken at the assigned times.
MISSED UNIT EXAMINATIONS
You are required to notify the course coordinator, Marcia Byrd, by 11am on test day if you are unable to
take the test at the scheduled time. You must speak with me (not leave a voice mail message) ~ call my
office 651-690-6591 or my cell phone 612-803-2022. Documentation of the illness may be required. It
is your responsibility to arrange make up with the faculty and schedule make-up tests with the O’Neil
Center as directed.
MISSED WEEKLY QUIZZES
Missed quizzes will NOT be made up.
XI.
COURSE POLICIES:
You are responsible for all learning activities of the course and are held accountable for all content.
Academic Integrity:
You are referred to the “Academic Integrity Policy” in the College of St. Catherine Undergraduate Academic
Catalog, 2009-2011.
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Attendance:
The most significant learning activity is attendance at, and participation in, all class sessions. Being
accountable for the knowledge presented in class is an important aspect of professional nursing practice.
Therefore, attendance is taken at all class meetings. Excessive absences will be handled on an individual
basis.
Flu Update:
Please review the St.Kate’s statement and linked CDC documents regarding the flu:
http://minerva.stkate.edu/offices/administrative/emergency.nsf
The teaching team will maintain flexibility around the assignments should a student experience the flu
during this course. Please call the course coordinator immediately should you become ill so that we can
make timely arrangements with you.
Please also note that the topical schedule of the content could change due to faculty illness.
Communication:
It is your responsibility as a student to keep informed of course activities and announcements. You must be
logged onto blackboard and are responsible for all content. It is recommended that you check email and
blackboard on a DAILY basis.
XII.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, ABILITIES, AND COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS:
In the Baccalaureate Degree Program, these professional standards include:
 Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001)
 Accreditation Manual for Post Secondary and Higher Degree Programs in Nursing and Interpretive
Guidelines by Program Type (NLNAC, 2003)
 Nursing’s Social Policy Statement, 2nd Edition (ANA, 2003)
 The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice, (AACN, 1998)
 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA, 2004)
 Minnesota Board of Nursing Abilities (Chapter 6301, MBN, 2003)
ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice are integrated into class discussion of nursing assessments
and interventions as well as during the intermittent analysis of stories and case studies throughout the
course. The following Standards of Care have particular relevance in this course: a) the nurse collects
client health data, b) the nurse analyzes the assessment data in determining diagnoses, and c) the nurse
develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
This course integrates the College Information Technology and Writing Requirements. NURS 3270 is a
web-enhanced course that utilizes Blackboard. You are required to use library computer resources,
databases, and the Internet to find and integrate pertinent information into classroom activities. All
written assignments are word-processed.
TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS:
Braun, C. & Anderson, C. (2010). Pathophysiology: A Clinical Approach Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Williams. {Text + Study
guide}
Lehne, R. (2009). Pharmacology for Nurses. St. Louis: Saunders.
Mosby’s Diagnostic + Lab Test Reference (ED.9th). Author: Pagana
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The following Kaplan Focused Review tests are highly recommended. They have 30 questions each and are good
practice and preparation for the Integrated Pathophysiology Exam.
 The Endocrine System
 Renal and Urological Systems
 Respiratory System 1+2
 Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
 Cardiovascular System 1+2
 The Gastrointestinal System
 Oncology
 The Musculoskeletal System
 Sensory & Neurological Systems
 Hematologic & Immune Disorders
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