RANGER COLLEGE SYLLABUS
VOCATIONAL NURSING DEPARTMENT
Course Number and Title: VNSG 1330 – Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours / Wk: 3 Lab: 0
Instructor: Kathy Davis, RN
Office Location: Ranger, Comanche, Early
Office Hours: Monday and Tuesday
Office Phone: 254-647-5200, 325-356-2170,
0830-1600
325-641-5726
Email Address: kdavis2@rangercollege.edu
I.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the
childbearing family. Emphasis in the bio-psycho-socio-cultural needs of the
family during the phases of pregnancy, childbirth, and the neonatal period
including abnormal conditions. Use clinical reasoning and evidenced based
policies as the basis for decision making.
II. REQUIRED BACKGROUND/PREREQUITES
Successful completion of previous semester. Mastery level of 4 on Prep-U,
eligibility to sit for boards, and pay application fee to the TX BON to proceed
to third semester. Random drug testing will continue throughout second and
third semester.
III.
TEXTBOOK(S)
Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, 6th Ed., Leifer, Elsevier
Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 21st Ed., F.A. Davis,
Medical Terminology, A Systems Approach, 6th Ed., Gylys/Wedding, Davis
Current drug handbook
IV.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Lecture, discussion, audio-visual aids, lab, computer simulations, computer
assignments.
V.
SCANS COMPETENCIES
This course covers SCANS Competencies: C1, C3, C9, C13, C15, C17, C19,
C20, F1, F2, F5, F7, F17.
VI.
COURSE OBJECTIVES TO REACH DEC REQUIREMENTS
The student will:
1. Discuss the bio-psycho-socio-cultural needs of the childbearing family.
2. Utilize the nursing process to assist in planning the care of the childbearing family by
identifying the four steps in a systematic process (i.e., nursing process), which
includes assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
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3. Identify and discuss the basic components of nursing diagnosis as applied to the
developing family.
4. Identify the structured data collection tools and techniques of assessment of patients
inclusive of interview.
5. Identify the characteristics, concepts, and processes related to patients, including
gross anatomy, basic physiology, psychosocial growth and development, gross
psychopathology, ethical reasoning and major cultural and spiritual beliefs and
practices related to health, illness, birth, death and dying.
6. Discuss common medical diagnoses, drug and other therapies and treatments.
7. Identify the dynamics of the nurse-patient relationship.
8. Identify written, verbal and non-verbal modes of therapeutic communication
including information technologies.
9. Identify basic interventions to support the patient and family during life stages,
including end-of-life care.
10. Identify and discuss the relationships between the nursing plan of care, the
therapeutic regimen, the plan of interdisciplinary health care team members, and cost
factors.
11. Identify criteria for setting priorities in planning and evaluating care in the maternalneonatal patient(s).
12. Have a working knowledge of steps and procedures in discharge planning process for
the mother and infant.
13. Identify common health practices and behaviors of clients related to developmental
level, gender, cultures, belief systems and the environment.
14. Discuss the basic rights and responsibilities of maternity patients related to health
care.
15. Identify the basic physiological and psychosocial (spiritual, cultural, gender,
developmental level, financial) aspects of nursing interventions for the maternal –
neonatal patients.
16. Identify coping mechanisms for managing stress and resources of crisis management.
17. Identify the legal parameters of vocational nursing practice and health care in the area
of maternal/newborn nursing.
18. Discuss key federal and state statutes and institutional policies regarding patient
confidentiality in the maternal-neonatal area.
19. Identify basic nursing procedures and skills to implement plans of care.
20. Identify methods to promote a safe, effective care environment conducive to the
optimal health and dignity of the patient and family.
21. Identify the developmental stages and common situational variables affecting
learning and discuss the basic principles of the teaching/learning process.
22. Identify common methods for measuring patient responses and health goal attainment
using basic tools to evaluate specific nursing interventions.
23. Discuss the basic characteristics, trends, and issues of health care delivery and the
basis for setting priorities in patient care.
24. Identify the roles of all levels of nursing and other health care professionals with the
maternity suite.
25. Identify work-setting and major community resources and the roles of family and
significant others in providing support to the individual.
26. Identify the rights and responsibilities of patients regarding health care, including
self-determination within the maternal-newborn area.
27. Discuss the responsibility for reporting to licensing and public protective agencies in
regard to the maternity patient.
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28. Identify the distinctions between LVN and RN roles regarding maternal-newborn
nursing. Function within the legal scope of practice and assume responsibility
and accountability for the quality of patient care.
VII.
COURSE CALENDAR
Weekly lectures. Exams every week. Final in May. Dates subject to change.
VIII. COURSE / CLASSROOM POLICIES
See VN Handbook.
ADA Statement: Ranger College provides a variety of services for students with learning
and / or physical disabilities. The student is responsible for making the initial contact
with the Ranger College Counselor. It is advisable to make this contact before or
immediately after the semester begins.
IX.
Admissions, employment, and program policies of Ranger College are nondiscriminatory
in regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, and national origin.
X.
RECEIPT OF SYLLABUS
Separate page; signed and returned to instructor.
XI.
ASSESSMENT -- GRADING SCALE
100-92 = A
91-86 = B
85-80 = C
Less than 80 = F
All students must achieve an average grade of 80% to remain in the program.
XII.
EVALUATION
There are 6 major exams and 1 final exam. Each exam will have a minimum of 75%
application and analysis questions. These questions will cover all course objectives listed
in this syllabi. Test blue prints will be made available prior to each exam. Usually
multiple choice exams will be given, but essay questions or matching may also be given.
Pop tests and homework assignments may be given throughout the semester. Homework
is due at the beginning of the class. These pop test and homework assignments may
count as daily grades. All daily grades are averaged to equal one major exam grade.
There is no make-up work for missed daily grades. All exams are worth 100 points and
will cover assigned reading, class discussions, and handouts. Extra points may be offered
for completion of Maternity & Pediatric workbook chapters. Anything previously tested
over is subject to come up again on any given test. An alternate test may be given if the
test is not taken at the scheduled time. This course will include a final exam that counts
25% of the final grade. Final exams must be taken at the assigned time with no make-ups.
Academic dishonesty according to the Ranger College Handbook is defined as copying
from another student’s test paper or academic work, using “cheat notes” or collaboration
with another person in preparing written work for credit. Students who commit any of
these violations will be given a “0” on the test or assignment on the first offense.
Repeated offenses will go before the Dean of Students and will most likely lead to
dismissal from the nursing program.
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