CATALOG #PNC104
CIP # 511613
DATE: July 19, 2007
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Course description : PNC 104: Lifespan (1-0-1)
This course introduces the practical nursing student to principles and theories of growth and development across the lifespan.
Prerequisite : Admission to the practical nursing program
Co-requisites : BIO 205 Human Anatomy, PNC 103, Nutrition, PNC 105 Fundamentals of Nursing, PNC 106 Personal and Vocational Concepts, PNC 125 Medication
Administration.
Text: Leifer, G., Thompson’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, (2010)
6 th
Edition, Saunders Publisher, ISBN: 978-1-4477-0824-0.
Leifer, G., Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Study Guide, (2010) 6 th
Edition, Saunders Publisher, ISBN: 978-1-4377-0960-5.
MACC, Lifespan Powerpoint Syllabus, MACC Publisher.
MACC, Lifespan Syllabus-PN, MACC Publisher.
Other required materials/facilities :
MACC Moberly and Mexico Skills lab
Purpose of course : This course presents normal human growth and development throughout the lifespan, from birth through late adulthood, to include various theories of personality development. Emphasis will be placed on the role of the practical nurse in meeting the needs of the individual at each age level. The practical nurse will be able to recognize abnormal growth patterns and developmental behaviors based on their knowledge of the norm. Responses of each developmental age level to hospitalization and illness will be discussed.
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Course objectives :
After completion of this course the student should be able to:
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Demonstrate, in writing, a basic understanding of the stages of growth and development from birth to middle adulthood and their importance to nursing.
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Demonstrate, in writing, a basic understanding of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual aspects of growth and development across the lifespan, to include personality development based on the major theorists.
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Describe how normal growth and development may be altered by illness.
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Identify the role of the family in caring for the ill client, to include ethnic and cultural differences in the care of an ill family member.
5. Discuss the basic physical and psychosocial and cultural needs of all persons.
6. Verbalize the levels of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
7. Recognize the need for altering nursing care based on the developmental level of the client, as well as other pertinent factors.
8. Recognize abnormal growth and development patterns.
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Recognize the need for incorporating various communication techniques necessary to establish therapeutic relationships with individuals of each developmental level.
Course content:
I. General Characteristics of Growth and Development
A. General Concepts of Growth and Development
B. Factors Affecting Development
C. Motor Development
D. Body Proportions
E. Skeletal Growth
F. Tooth Development
G. Muscle Development
H. Development Skill-Age Tests
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Psychological Development
Play Development
K. Ensuring Healthy Growth and Development
II. Growth and Development for the age groups. Conception through infancy, toddler (1-3 years) , preschoolers (3-5 years), school age (6-12 years), adolescence, young, middle, and late adulthood.
A. Motor Development
B. Language Development
C. Developmental Tasks
D. Physiological Growth and Development
E. Psychosocial Development
F. Cognitive Development
G. Moral and Spiritual Development
H. Health Promotion and Protection
I. Application of Nursing Process
J. Nutrition
1. Purposes of Good Nutrition
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2. Normal Eating Patterns
3. General Principles of Feeding
4. Serving Meals at the Hospital
K. Hospitalization: Nursing Concerns
III. Family Content of Nursing
A. Concept of Family
B. Family Forms
C. Structure and Function
D. Developmental Stages
E. Variations Related to Culture Diversity
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Family Health
G. Nursing Process for the Family
General Notes:
Reference reading, current events, and guest speakers will be presented where applicable.
Program outcomes and assessment : The practical nursing faculty continually strives to meet the needs of the practical nursing student through program improvements. This is a cooperative effort that includes input from the faculty, students, the Practical Nursing
Advisory Board and other appropriate agencies or entities. Students are assessed on mastery of the course concepts and essential skills throughout the courses of the Practical
Nursing program. Other program assessments are part of the Comprehensive Nursing
Assessment Plan that includes clinical performance criteria, essential skills mastery, the clinical process evaluation, NCLEX-PN testing, successful licensure, placement rates, follow-up surveys, and approval by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Description of Major Assignments:
Unit One: Concepts of Growth and Development: An Overview of Growth,
Development and Nutrition
OBJECTIVES:
1. Define vocabulary terms.
2. Recognize and be able to read a growth chart for children.
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Identify factors that influence growth and development including the effect of culture and family.
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Describe the nutritional needs of growing children.
Understand the characteristics and benefits of play at various age levels.
Describe the relationship of play to physical, emotional, and cognitive development.
7 Describe the essential facts related to growth and development.
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Differentiate growth, development, and maturation.
Describe the stages of growth and development.
10. Explain the principles of growth and development.
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11. Identify theorists, and interrelate their theories into your own theory on development.
READING ASSIGNMENT: Fundamentals of Nursing, Kozier, Erb, Berman, Burke,
Chapter 22, Concepts in Growth and Development pages 365-378; Thompson’s
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Leifer, Chapter 15, An Overview of
Growth, Development, and Nutrition.
Lecture/Discussion
Transparencies
Films on Growth and Development
Power Point
EVALUATION:
Unit Exam or substitute assignment
Unit 2: Infancy though School Age
OBJECTIVES:
1. Define vocabulary terms listed for each chapter.
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Explain changes in cognitive development according to Piaget throughout infancy
3. and childhood.
Describe moral development according to Kohlberg.
4. Describe spiritual development according to Fowler throughout childhood.
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Identify assessment activities and expected characteristics from birth through late childhood.
6. Identify nursing diagnoses for health promotion from birth through late childhood.
7. List examples of health promotion goals from birth through late childhood.
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Identify essential health promotion and protection activities to meet the needs of infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and school age children.
9. Discuss the nutritional needs of the infant, toddler, preschooler, and school age child.
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Describe the developmental tasks according to Erikson’ stages of growth and development throughout childhood.
READING ASSIGNMENT: Fundamentals of Nursing, Kozier, Erb, Berman, Burke,
Chapter 23, pages 379-396, Development from Conception through Adolescence:,
Thompson’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Leifer: Chapter 16, The
Infant: Chapter 17, The Toddler: Chapter 18, The Preschool Child; and Chapter 19,The
School Aged Child.
Lecture/Discussion
Transparencies
Films on Growth and Development
Power Point
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EVALUATION:
Unit Exam
Unit 3: Adolescence through Middle Adulthood
OBJECTIVES:
1. Define vocabulary terms for each chapter.
2. Explain the essential changes in physical development from adolescence through middle adulthood.
3. Explain personality development of the adolescent.
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Explain psychosocial development of adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged adults according to Erikson.
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Explain the essential changes in cognitive development from adolescence through middle adulthood as noted by Piaget.
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Describe moral development of adolescents, young adults, and middle aged adults.
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Discuss spiritual development of adolescents, young adults, and middle aged adults according to Fowler.
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Identify common health hazards and concerns of adolescents, young adults, and middle aged adults.
9. Discuss nursing implications related to common health concerns.
READING ASSIGNMENT: Fundamentals of Nursing, Kozier, Erb, Berman, Burke,
Chapter 23, pages 396-402 Development from Conception through Adolescence; Chapter
24, Development from Young through Older Adulthood pages 403-412; and Thompson’s
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Chapter 20, The Adolescent.
Lecture/Discussion
Transparencies
Films on Growth and Development
Power Point
EVALUATION: Unit Exam or substitute assignment
Unit 4: Late Adulthood
OBJECTIVES:
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Define vocabulary terms for each chapter.
Describe physical changes of the older adult .
Explain essential aspects of moral, spiritual, cognitive and psychosocial development.
4. Identify common health concerns and hazards of older adults.
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Discuss nursing implications of common health concerns and hazards identified.
Identify health assessment and promotion of health for the older adult.
READING ASSIGNMENT: Fundamentals of Nursing, Kozier, Erb, Berman, Burke,
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Chapter 24, pages 412-426, Development from Young Through Older Adulthood.
Lecture/Discussion
Transparencies
Films on Growth and Development
Power Point
EVALUATION: Unit exam or substitute assignment
Unit 5: Family Context of Nursing
OBJECTIVES:
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Define key terms.
Discuss the ways family members influence one another.
3. Describe the current trends in the American family.
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Explain the way that family structure and function affect the health of family members and the family as a whole.
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Facilitate the use of the nursing process in the health care setting as it relates to the family.
READING ASSIGNMENT: Fundamentals of Nursing, Kozier, Erb, Berman, Burke,
Chapter 22-24, pages 365-426, Lifespan Development; Unit 2, Chapter 15-20, pages 377-
514, Thompson’s Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Leifer: Chapter 22:
Health Care Adaptations for the Child and Family
Lecture/Discussion
Transparencies
Films on Growth and Development
Power Point]
EVALUATION:
Unit Exam or appropriate assignment
Instructor policies :
Academic Dishonesty:
MACC board policy is as follows: “Academic dishonesty by students damages institutional credibility and unfairly jeopardizes honest students; therefore, it will not be tolerated in any form.” Forms of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to the following: violations of copyright law, plagiarism, fabrication, cheating, collusion, and other academic misconduct. Incidents of dishonesty regarding assignments, examinations, classroom/laboratory activities, and/or the submission of misleading or false information to the College will be treated seriously. The procedure for handling academic dishonesty is outlined in the Student Handbook ( Policy Handbook
M.010
). In cases of alleged academic dishonesty, the burden of proof is on the student, not on the instructor.
Attendance: Daily attendance records will be kept on all students. Absenteeism is
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discouraged. Attendance of classroom and clinical activities in the practical nursing program differs from the college attendance policy and is outlined in the Practical
Nursing Student Handbook.
Tardiness, make-up and late work :
Refer to the Practical Nursing Student Handbook.
Grading : A total average score of 78% is required in this and all nursing courses. At instructor prerogative, the student will receive a minimum of five unit exams, or through the completion of a Lifespan scrapbook with identifying each major developmental stage.
Grading Scale: A
B
C
D
F
92-100%
83-91%
78-82%
66-77%
66%
Students who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act may register for assistance through the Office of Access and ADA Services. Students are invited to contact the Access Office to confidentially discuss disability information, academic accommodations, appropriate documentation and procedures. For more information, please call either the Moberly office at (660) 263-4100 x 11240 or the
Columbia office at (573) 234-1067 x 12120, or visit our web page at http://www.macc.edu/index.php/services/access-office .
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