GAVILAN COLLEGE
Allied Health Programs
AH 63 - Maternal-Neonatal/Medical Surgical Nursing
Weekly Schedule
Fall 2001
Instructor:
Office:
Barbara Arredondo, MS, RN, PHN
Office Hours:
Classroom:
Days/Hours:
Dates:
Prerequisites:
Health Occupations Building
Phone: (408) 848-4841; Pager: 408 932-9131
E-mail: barredondo@gavilan .cc.ca.us
Fax: (408) 848-4769
Monday & Tuesday – 2-3 PM
Wednesday & Thursday – 9:30 – 11:30 AM
Health Occupations Building - Theory Hours – W-Th 1:10 – 4:00 PM
Clinical – M/T – 6:30 AM – 2:00 PM (MCH)
Clinical – M/T – 2:00 PM – 9:30 PM (Med/Surg)
August 20, 2001 – December 22, 2001
Successful completion of AH 61 and AH 62 or equivalent. Equivalency determined by written and performance exams.
Units:
Texts:
11
Curren & Munday, Dimensional Analysis for Meds, W.I. Publishing, 2 nd
Ed. 1998
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process, Lilley/Aucker. Mosby, 2 nd Ed. 1999
Maternal-Child Nursing, McKenny, Ashwill, Murray, Ames, Gorrie, Droske. Saunders,
1 st
Ed. 2000
Linton, Matteson, & Maebius, Introductory Nursing Care of Adults,
Mosby, 2 nd Ed. 2000.
BVN Nurse Practice Act. (Order form included in Packet.)
Course Description: Course contains two components to provide theoretical and clinical experience in medical-surgical and maternal-neonatal nursing. Content includes care of clients with disorders of the circulatory, urinary and reproductive systems, normal pregnancy and birth, common or major complications, care of the normal newborn and neonate with special problems. Related pharmacology is included.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1) Use the nursing process in the care of patients with common medicalsurgical disorders and conditions.
2) Identify the ethical and legal role of the vocational nurse in caring for the complex medical-surgical patient.

3) Formulate and participate in health education and discharge planning using available resources within the hospital and community.
4) Describe preventative measures applicable to medical-surgical disorders.
5) Use the nursing process to help meet needs related to normal pregnancy, birth and postpartum as well as the care of the neonate.
6) Utilize the nursing process to help meet needs related to abnormal conditions involving childbirth in both stable and complex situations.
7) Exhibit the communication skills necessary to interact with patients, their families, and health professionals.
8) Participate in basic health teaching related to prenatal and postpartum care.
9) Relate ethical and legal aspects of the role of the vocational nurse in relation to the maternal-child health setting in the hospital and community.
10) Demonstrate an understanding of the necessity of the maternal-child health nursing field and its relationship to the normal cycle of life.
11) Exhibit through nursing care an increasing respect for the physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the individual.
Course Requirements per the Gavilan College Nursing Student Handbook.
Clinical Requirements per the Gavilan College Nursing Student Handbook.
Clinical Rotations Assignment:
1) Maternal-Infant Nursing
The students will be expected to complete each rotation within obstetrics.
Expected Outcomes:
Leaving the clinical setting in hospital scrubs can be grounds for discipline and/or dismissal.
2) MCH and Med/Surgical Care Plan assignments will be on-line. Due dates TBA.
1) Each student will successfully complete the written exams with a grade greater than 70% (make-up exams by arrangement with instructor).
2) Complete weekly reading assignments, *Caregiver, Caretaker Report due 9/4/01.
3) “Pop” quizzes may be given before lectures begin. Quiz material will be from the assigned readings for that day or from assigned IBM software.
4) Scheduled quizzes will be given after the scheduled lectures for that day.
5) Complete the oral/written community resource assignment.
6) Adhere to the policies presented in the Gavilan College Nursing Student Handbook.
7) Consistently demonstrate competency (85% or greater correct) on clinical math calculations.
8) Adhere to individual instructor's clinical policies.
9) Late assignments will receive half credit.
10) Complete the assigned computer software within the week the material is assigned.
11) Any necessary make-ups for missed clinical or theory is to be completed prior to finals week.

Grades: A = 93-100%
A- = 90-92 %
B+ = 87-89%
B = 83-86%
B- = 80-82%
C+ = 77-79%
C = 70-76%
D = 60-69% (not passing)
F = 59% or less
Remember: The Math Final must be passed with 85% to pass course.
Must pass clinical, have a grade of "C" or better, and demonstrate proficiency in medication calculation with a minimum of 85% correct to pass AH 63.
Attendance: Per the Gavilan College Nursing Student Handbook
Work Experience: Check with your advisor/counselor if you have a job related to your major to sign up for AH 190 Occupational Work Experience. (If you have a job not related to your major, consider General Work Experience – CWE 190).
Student Honesty Policy Reference Statement:
“Students are expected to exercise academic honesty and integrity. Violations such as cheating and plagiarism will result in disciplinary action which may include recommendation for dismissal.”
ADA Accommodation Statement :
“Students requiring special services or arrangements because of hearing, visual, or other disability should contact their instructor, counselor, advisor, or the Disabled Student Services Office.”
Occupational/Vocational Statement:
“Occupational/Vocational Students - Limited English language skills will not be a barrier to admittance to and participation in Vocational Education Programs.”
Please help keep Gavilan College a liter free campus and preserve its park-like setting. Thank you.

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Student Objectives: AH 43 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing Clinical
Upon completion of the AH 63 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing Clinical Lab, the student will be able to:
1. Admit a mother to the LDR Suite.
Time uterine contractions.
Monitor fetal heart rate.
Apply external fetal monitor to the patient in labor.
Provide nursing measures to assist in pain control during and after labor.
Participate in set-up of the delivery table.
Assist the physician/midwife during the delivery of an infant.
Assess impending signs of postpartum complications: uterine rupture, amniotic fluid embolism, hemorrhage, and infection.
9. Perform a fundus check and a check for bladder distention.
10. Employ nursing measures to provide episiotomy care.
11. Assess patient for breast engorgement, perineal infection and lochial flow.
12. Assist caesarean delivery patient in ambulation .
13. Employ nursing measures to assist patient in returning to normal elimination habits.
14. Demonstrate nursing measures to assist for the patient experiencing emotional problems during postpartum: grief, postpartum “blues,” and postpartum psychosis.
15. Perform patient education during the postpartum period.
16. Assess the body systems of the newborn.
17. Demonstrate care of the normal newborn: proper hold, feeding, bathing, and dressing.
18. Demonstrate proper procedure for admitting a newborn to the nursery.
19. Perform NB admission per protocol.
20. Suction a newborn with a bulb syringe.
21. Administer a vitamin K injection, eye prophylaxis.
22. Assist mothers with breast feeding.
23. Assist in the care of the newborn requiring intensive treatment.
24. Assist MD with preparing NB for a circumcision.
Upon completion of the maternal-neonatal component of this course the student will be able to:
1-1 Discuss the leading cause of maternal mortality.
1-2 Identify the major causes of infant mortality in the United States.
1-3 List the ten health goals established by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
2-1 Explain the role of hormones in the menstruation cycle.
2-2
Identify the common problems associated with the menstrual cycle and their effect on the woman’s ability to conceive.
2-3
Discuss the male parent’s contribution to the initial creation of a child.
2-4 Explain how the sex of an offspring is determined.
2-5 Describe the mechanism of fertilization and implementation.
2-6 Explain the development of the placenta and the amniotic sac.
2-7 Discuss the commonly used methods of fetal evaluation.
2-8 List the presumptive signs and symptoms of pregnancy.

2-9 Identify the probable signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
2-10 Describe the positive signs of pregnancy.
2-11 Discuss the goals of prenatal care.
2-12 Explain how the delivery date is determined.
2-13 Discuss the importance of proper nutritional guidance during pregnancy, especially for pregnant teens.
2-14 Describe the effects of smoking, alcohol, and other drugs upon the unborn infant.
2-15 Identify community education resources in this area for pregnant women.
2-16 Discuss cross cultural components influencing maternity care.
2-17 Describe minor complications of pregnancy.
2-18 Discuss major complications associated with pregnancy.
2-19 Identify hemorrhagic complications associated with pregnancy.
2-20 Define pregnancy induced hypertension and its complications.
3-1 Describe the pelvic landmarks of the inlet and outlet of the female pelvis.
3-2 Identify the four types of pelvis.
3-3 Discuss the four methods of pelvic measurement.
3-4 Describe the structures of the external genitalia.
3-5 Define lie and presentation in relation to fetal position.
3-6 Discuss position of the fetus in relation to the pelvic quadrants on the mother.
3-7 Discuss various presentations and positions.
3-8 Compare the various measurements of station and engagement.
3-9 Describe effacement and dilation in relation to labor.
3-10 Describe the signs and symptoms which usually precede the onset of true labor.
3-11 Identify the stages of labor.
3-12 Discuss the admission procedures for the patient in labor.
3-13 Discuss emergency admission procedures for the obstetrical patient.
3-14 List commonly used methods for fetal heart rate evaluation.
3-15 Describe the physical and psychological characteristics of Stage 1 of labor.
3-16 Describe the physical and psychological characteristics of Stage 2 of labor.
3-17 Describe the physical and psychological characteristics of Stage 3 of labor.
3-18 Describe the physical and psychological characteristics of Stage 4 of labor.
3-19 Describe common methods to evaluate progress of labor.
3-20 Describe intensified labor: its characteristics and care.
3-21 List the steps in preparation of the LDR.
3-22 Discuss positioning of the patient for delivery.
3-23 Describe draping techniques.
3-24 Discuss the use of forceps/vacuum extractor.
3-25 Discuss the purpose of the episiotomy.
3-26 Discuss alternative childbirth arrangements.
3-27 Explain five special situations that may occur during childbirth and their labor delivery consequence.
3-28 Identify the most common causes for caesarian birth in the United States.
3-29 Discuss three complications in multiple birth.
3-30 Discuss the use of oxytocics during labor.
3-31 Describe common analgesics used during the first and second stages of labor.
3-32 Identify common anesthetics used during the first, second and third stages of labor.
3-33 Describe rupture of the uterus and its emergency treatment.
3-34 Explain amniotic fluid embolism and its complications.
3-35 Discuss complications of cord prolapse.
3-36 Identify common complications of premature labor and birth.

4-1 Identify the necessary nursing observations for the patient in postpartum recovery.
4-2 Discuss the importance of monitoring the postpartum patient’s emotional status.
4-3 Explain the importance of perineal care during the postpartum period.
4-4 Describe postpartum complications, lacerations, hemorrhaging, and infection.
4-5 Describe breast care procedures for the postpartum patient.
4-6 Identify educational resources for the new mother in the surrounding community.
4-7 Discuss special considerations and care for the post-caesarean patient.
4-8 Identify three community resources for the grieving mother.
4-9 Describe signs and symptoms of puerperal infection.
4-10 Discuss commonly used methods of contraception.
4-11 Discuss abortion and its complication regarding physical and psychological well-being.
4-12 Identify various methods of sterilization.
4-13 Discuss genetic counseling and its application.
5-1 Describe the general appearance of the normal newborn infant.
5-2 Identify Apgar evaluation of the newborn infant and its significance.
5-3
Discuss methods to assess the newborn’s body systems.
5-4 Identify the universal needs of the newborn.
5-5 List steps in an admission bath.
5-6 Describe nourishment needs of the newborn.
5-7 Compare advantages of breast-feeding vs. formula-feeding in the newborn.
5-8 Discuss circumcision and popular beliefs regarding the procedure.
5-9 Describe the special needs of the premature infant.
5-10 Identify common brain injuries of the newborns.
5-11 Discuss the main objectives of neonatal intensive care units.
5-12 Describe procedures for maintenance of body temperature for neonates.
5-13 Discuss neonate drug addiction and fetal alcohol syndrome.
5-14 Describe special considerations for infants born to diabetic mothers.
5-15 Describe physical characteristics of the postmature infant and necessary nursing care.

Student Performance Objectives: AH 63 Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical
Upon completion of the AH 63 Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical Lab, the student will be able to:
1-1 Describe the normal electrical conduction through the heart.
1-2 Identify four cardiac arrhythmias and their effect on cardiac output.
1-3 demonstrate the preparation of patients for cardiac
1-4 Compare nursing assessment and interventions indicated for a patient with acute pulmonary edema with those indicated for a patient with congestive heart failure.
1-5 Compare the nursing assessment and interventions indicated for a patient with angina pectoris with those indicated for a patient convalescing from a myocardial infarction.
1-6 Describe those items that should be included in a patient education program on hypertension.
1-7 Identify nursing assessment and interventions related to the postoperative care of a patient with a vein ligation and stripping.
1-8 Describe nursing responsibilities related to preoperative and postoperative phases for a patient undergoing cardiac surgery.
1-9 Describe educational measures for the cardiac patient.
2-1 Define polycythemia, infectious mononucleosis, and leukemia.
2-2 Describe five diagnostic tests for blood disorders.
2-3 Compare pathophysiology, nursing assessment and intervention between iron-deficiency, pernicious, sickle cell, and aplastic anemias.
2-4 Discuss the significance of leukocytosis and leukopenia as indicators of illness.
2-5 Define the major aspects of nursing intervention for the patient with leukemia.
2-6 Discuss the etiology, manifestations, and nursing intervention in caring for patients with hemorrhagic disorders.
2-7 Describe two routes of medication administration used in cardiovascular disease.
3-1 Differentiate between routine, sterile, and “clean-catch” urine specimens.
3-2 Discuss the purpose and nursing responsibilities related to the common diagnostic tests and procedures performed on the urine, kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
3-3 Discuss the prevention of and observation for side effects of diuretic therapy.
3-4 Describe the assessment and nursing intervention of acute poststreptococcal glomerulonephritis and rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis.
3-5 Differentiate nephrosis and glomerulonephritis.
3-6 Identify methods of preventing complications and renal damage in the patient with an infection of the urinary tract.
3-7 Discuss the nursing intervention for the patient with urinary calculi and methods of preventing their formation.
3-8 Compare and contrast the nursing assessment and intervention for patient with acute and chronic renal failure.
3-9 Explain the purpose of dialysis and differentiate between peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis.
3-10 Describe the pre- and postoperative nursing care for the patient with a ureterosigmoidostomy.
3-11 Describe the pre- and postoperative nursing care for the patient with a cutaneous ureterostomy.
3-12 Describe the pre- and postoperative nursing care for the patient with an ileal conduit.
3-13 Identify the nursing responsibilities related to dressings, drains, and urinary drainage tubes following surgery on the urinary tract.
3-14 Discuss the psychosocial aspects of caring for the patient with a disorder involving the urinary system.
3-15 Describe three routes of medication administration used in the treatment of disease of the urinary tract.

4-1 Discuss the theories relating prostaglandins and progesterone to dysmenorrhea.
4-2 Identify those symptoms of menopause that are relieved by treatment with supplementary estrogen therapy.
4-3 Identify the purpose and nursing responsibilities for the following diagnostic tests: Papanicolaou smear,
Schiller’s test, breast examination, and Rubin’s test.
4-4 Contrast the treatment of vaginitis caused by the trichomonas organism with that caused by Candida albicans.
4-5 Discuss two types of medications administered vaginally.
4-6 Identify the indications for vulvectomy.
4-7
Discuss the effect of a radical vulvectomy on the patient’s ability to have coitus.
4-8 Compare and contrast the postoperative intervention for the patient having an abdominal hysterectomy with that of the patient having a vaginal hysterectomy.
4-9
Discuss the effects of hysterectomy on the patient’s sexual identity and activity.
4-10 Discuss the psychologic and physiologic care of the mastectomy patient and identify the role of the
“Reach to Recovery” visitor.
4-11 Discuss methods of breast reconstruction following mastectomy.
4-12 Discuss three causes of spontaneous abortion.
4-13 Describe three methods of induced abortion.
4-14 Discuss the psychologic aspect of caring for the patient who elects to terminate pregnancy by legally induced abortion.
4-15 Identify the signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy.
4-16 Describe the operative procedure and discuss the preoperative and postoperative intervention for the following methods of prostatectomy: transurethral, suprapubic, perineal, and retropubic.
4-17 Identify two procedures for prostatectomy that may result in incontinence, impotence, or sterility.
4-18 Discuss two types of drug therapy used with prostate disease.
4-19
Discuss the impact of pelvic exenteration on the patient’s feeling of self-worth.

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GAVILAN COLLEGE
Allied Health Programs
AH 63 Fall
ESSAY (One Page)
Caregiver, Caretaker - Summers, Caryn, RN
Please answer the following questions. Each area is worth 5 points/20 possible. They must be all inclusive or no points will be given. All of the questions can be answered from information in this book. No hand written papers will be accepted. Please spell check your work.
Topic Area: Chemical Dependency
(5 pts) 1.Discuss in your own words the severity of this problem facing nurses today as described in the text.
(5 pts) 2. Discuss the profile of the impaired nurse as outlined in the text.
(5 pts) 3. List the causes of addiction (occupational factors).
(5 pts) 4. List three of the six objectives of the California Diversion Program.
Due Date: September 4, 2001

ALLIED HEALTH 63
FALL
COMMUNITY RESOURCES ASSIGNMENT
Students will be grouped in pairs to prepare a 30 minute presentation (15 minutes each) from a field trip to a randomly chosen community resource. Also included in this assignment will be to answer the following questions from information obtained during your visit to the agency. Please include a one-page typed handout that covers the following questions. Be prepared to bring a copy for everyone in class.
Please call well in advance to the agency, make an appointment to interview someone who is familiar with the specific program assigned. Follow-up your interview with a written thank you note, then photocopy it and attached it to assignment turned in to me.
INTERVIEW INFORMATION:
Name of the service/group
Date of the interview
Time of the interview
Person interviewed
1. What is the general purpose and/or philosophy of the agency?
2. What clientele are served? (i.e., teens, women, etc.)
3. What, if any, are the costs of the services rendered? Would these services be covered by private insurance, Medicare or Medical?
4. What are the credential/training requirements of the staff?
5. Is there 24 hour access to this service/agency?
6. What are the requirements to obtain services from this agency?
7. Describe the therapeutic environment (where applicable).

GAVILAN COLLEGE
Allied Health Programs
Weekly Schedule
AH 63 - Medical-Surgical/Maternal-Newborn Nursing
Fall 1999
Week 1
Date
Mon
Time
1310-
Room
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
Introductions
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer
B. Arredondo
8/20 1600 Course Overview
Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology MCN Ch. 11
Conception and Prenatal Development MCN Ch. 12
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
B. Arredondo Tues
8/21
1310-
1600
Physiologic Adaptations to Pregnancy
Psychosocial Adaptations to Pregnancy
MCN Ch. 13
MCN Ch. 14
Internet Assignment Pregnancy/
Childbirth
Wed 1310- Giving Birth MCN Ch. 17 B. Arredondo
8/22 1600 Nursing Care During Obstetric Procedures MCN Ch. 20
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thurs 1310- Postpartum Adaptations MCN Ch. 21 B. Arredondo
Online NCP PPCD/PPH 8/23 1600
Quiz #1
* Clinical Documentation Due
* Updated CPR, Malpractice Insurance, TB Screen,
Anything not updated will prevent you from attending clinical
Note: Students will participate in SCC Community Flu Immunization Program.
Time/Date: TBA (tentative 10/8/01)

Week 2
Date
Mon
Time
0800-
Room
Kaiser
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
Hospital Orientation
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer
B. Arredondo
Tues
8/28
0800-
1400
KST
5 th
Floor
Maternal-Child
Clinical Orientation
8/27 1400 Santa Teresa
TBA
(all groups/faculty invited)
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
*Meet in Hospital Cafeteria B. Arredondo
Wed
8/29
1310-
1600
Review Quiz
The Normal Newborn: Adaptation and Assessment
MCN Ch. 22
Internet Assignment #2
Newborn Babies
B. Arredondo
Thurs 1310-
8/30 1600
The Normal Newborn: Nursing Care
Newborn Feeding
MCN Ch. 23
MCN Ch. 24
Online NCP #1 First Hour of Life
B. Arredondo

Week 3
Date Time Room
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer
Mon
9/3
Labor Day Holiday
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Tues
9/4
0630-
1400
KST Maternal-Newborn Clinical B. Arredondo
Wed
9/5
1310-
1600
Thurs 1310-
9/6 1600
Intrapartum Fetal Monitoring
Pain Management for Childbirth
Analgesic Agents
General & Local Anesthesia
MCN Ch. 18
MCN Ch. 19
Pharm Ch. 8
Pharm Ch. 9
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo

Week 4
Date
Mon
9/10
Time
0630-
1400
Tues
9/11
Wed
9/12
0630-
1400
1310-
1600
Thurs 1310-
9/13 1600
Room
KST
KST
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
MCN Clinical
MCN Clinical
Nutrition for Childbearing
Quiz #2
Review Quiz
Prenatal Diagnostic Tests
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer
B. Arredondo
MCN Ch. 15
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
MCN Ch. 16
B. Arredondo

Week 5
Date
Mon
9/17
Time
0630-
1400
Tues
9/18
0630-
1400
Wed
9/19
1310-
1600
Thurs 1310-
9/20 1600
Room
KST
KST
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
MCN Clinical
MCN Clinical
Review Quiz
The Childbearing Family with Special
Needs
The Pregnant Woman with Complications MCN Ch. 26
The Woman with an Intrapartum
Complication
The Woman with a Postpartum
Complication
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments
MCN Ch. 25
IBM Pharm – OB Care
Online NCP #5 PIH
IBM Hypertension in Pregnancy
MCN Ch. 27
MCN Ch. 28
IBM Maternity Challenge
Lecturer
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo

Week 6
Date
Mon
9/24
Tues
9/25
Time
0630-
1400
0630-
1400
Wed
9/26
1310-
1600
Thurs 1310-
9/27 1600
KST
Room
KST
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
MCN Clinical
MCN Clinical
The High-Risk Newborn: Problems
Related to Gestational Age &
Development
The High-Risk Newborn: Acquired
& Congenital Conditions
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments
MCN Ch. 29
MCN Ch. 30
Online NCP #2 Preterm Infant
Last Day to Drop – NRS (No Record Shown)
The Nurse’s Role in Maternity &
Pediatric Nursing
The Childbearing & Child-Rearing
Family
Quiz #3
MCN Ch. 2
MCN Ch. 3
Lecturer
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo

Week 7
Date
Mon
10/1
Tues
10/2
Wed
10/3
Time
0630-
1400
0630
1400
0830-1030
1310-
1600
Thurs 1310-
10/4 1600
KST
KST
Room
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
MCN Clinical
MCN Clinical
Student Center Gavilan Student Health Faire
Review Quiz
IV Therapy
Math Calculations
Math Midterm
May bring calculator
Caregiver, Caretaker Assignment Due
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments
BP Checks/Glucose Checks
NCA Ch. 17
Lecturer
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo

Week 8
Date
Mon
10/8
Tues
10/9
Time
0630-
1400
0630-
1400
Wed 1310-
10/10 1600
Thurs 1310-
10/11 1600
KST
Room
KST
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
MCN Clinical
MCN Clinical
Fluids & Electrolytes
Diuretic Agents
Fluids & Electrolytes
THEORY MIDTERM
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
NCA Ch. 13
Pharm Ch. 23
Pharm Ch. 24
B. Arredondo
IBM Complications of IV Therapy
B. Arredondo

Week 9
Date Time
Mon 0630-
10/15 1400
Tues 0200P-
10/16 0930P
Wed 1310-
10/17 1600
Thurs 1310-
10/18 1600
Room
KST
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
MCN Clinical
KST Medical-Surgical Clinical
*Change Clinicals
Cardiac Disorders
Positive Inotropic Agents
Review Exams
Hematologic Disorders
Coagulation Modifier Agents
Blood Forming Agents
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
H. Lopez NCA Ch. 32
Pharm Ch. 19
IBM Cardiovascular Review
Online NCP #1 Pt. in Shock
NCA Ch. 30
Pharm Ch. 25
Pharm Ch. 51
B. Arredondo

Week 10
Date Time
Mon 0200P-
10/22 0930P
Tues 0200P-
10/23 0930P
Wed 1310-
10/24 1600
Thurs 1310-
10/25 1600
Room
KST
KST
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
Medical-Surgical Clinical
Medical-Surgical Clinical
Cardiac Disorders (cont)
Antidysrhythmic Agents
Antianginal Agents
Peripheral Vascular Diseases
Antilipemic Agents
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
H. Lopez NCA Ch. 32
Pharm Ch. 20
Pharm Ch. 21
Online NCP #1 Pt. in Shock
NCA Ch. 33
Pharm Ch. 26
B. Arredondo

Week 11
Date Time
Mon 0200PM-
10/29 0930PM
Tues 0200PM-
10/30 0930PM
Wed 1310-
10/31 1600
Thurs 1310-
11/01 1600
Room
KST
KST
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
Medical-Surgical Clinical
Medical-Surgical Clinical
Hypertension
Antihypertensive Agents
Urologic Disorders
Antibiotics
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
NCA Ch. 34
Pharm Ch. 22 p. 296-324
H. Lopez
NCA Ch. 37
Pharm Ch. 35
Online NCP Pt. with Prostatic Cancer
IBM Nephrosis
B. Arredondo

Week 12
Date
Mon
11/5
Tues
11/6
Time
0200PM-
0930PM
0200 PM-
0930 PM
Wed
11/7
1310-
1600
Thurs 1310-
11/8 1600
Room
KST
KST
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
M/S Clinical
M/S Clinical
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Except HIV
Related Pharmacology - TBA
Urinary Incontinence
Related Pharmacology - TBA
Quiz #4
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments
NCA Ch. 46
NCA Ch. 21
Lecturer
B. Arredondo
H. Lopez
B. Arredondo

Week 13
Date
Mon
11/12
Time
Tues 0200 PM-
11/13 0930 PM
Wed 1310-
11/14 1600
Thurs 1310-
11/15 1600
KST
Room
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
Veterans Day – No Classes
M/S Clinical
Female Reproductive Disorders
Infertility
Related Pharmacology - TBA
HIV
Related Pharmacology - TBA
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments
NCA Ch. 44
NCA Ch. 44
Lecturer
B. Arredondo
H. Lopez
B. Arredondo

Week 14
Date
Mon
11/19
Tues
11/20
Wed
11/21
Thurs
11/22
Time Room
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
NO CLASSES – 11/19 – 11-22
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer

Week 15
Date Time
Mon 0200 PM-
11/26 0930 PM
Tues 0200 PM-
11/27 0930 PM
Wed 1310-
11/28 1600
Thurs 1310-
11/29 1600
Room
KST
KST
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
M/S Clinical
M/S Clinical
Contraception
Women’s Health Agents
Male Reproductive Disorders
Male Reproductive Agents
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
H. Lopez MCN Ch. 10
Pharm Ch. 31
NCA Ch. 45
Pharm Ch. 32
B. Arredondo

Week 16
Date
Mon
12/3
Tues
12/4
Time
0200 PM-
0930 PM
Room
KST
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
M/S Clinical
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer
B. Arredondo
0200 PM-
0930 PM
KST M/S Clinical B. Arredondo
Wed
12/5
1310-
1600
Menopause
Breast Disease
Women’s Health Agents (continued)
NCA Ch. 44
Internet Assignment #3 Menopause
Internet Assignment #4 Breast Disease
Pharm Ch. 31 p. 430-438
H. Lopez
Thurs 1310-
12/6 1600
Allergies
Allergy Medications
NCA Ch. 29
Pharm Ch. 33 p. 458-469
B. Arredondo
Online NCP #2 Pt. with Lupus
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Week 17
Date Time
Mon 0200 PM-
12/10 0930 PM
Tues 0200 PM-
12/11 0930 PM
Wed 1310-
12/12 1600
Thurs 1310-
12/13 1600
KST
Room
KST
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
M/S Clinical
M/S Clinical
Community Agency Reports
6-7 presentations
Community Agency Reports
6-7 presentations
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo

Week 18
Date Time
Mon 1310-
12/17 1500
Tues 1310-
12/18 1500
Wed
12/19
Room
Topic
Classroom/Skills Lab
AH 63 MATH FINAL
AH 63 THEORY FINAL (CUMULATIVE)
Learner Activities
Reading & Assignments Lecturer
B. Arredondo
B. Arredondo
Thurs
12/20
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Fri LAST DAY OF THE SEMESTER
12/21 HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Classes resume Thursday, January 31, 2002 – on campus at 1:10 PM