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BSN Program
Nursing 3115
Family Experiences with Maternal and Newborn Health and Healing
Section 1 & 2
Section 1
Sandy Atwal, RN, BSN, MN
Office: C516a
Telephone: 604.323-5116
Email: satwal@langara.bc.ca
Office hours: Mondays, 1230-1430
Section 2
Janita Sidhu
Office: B153c
Telephone: 604.323-5805
Email:
Office hours: Fridays 1130-1330
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I know why families were created with all their imperfections. They humanize
you. They are made to make you forget yourself occasionally, so that the
beautiful balance of life is not destroyed.
-- Anais Nin
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COURSE OUTLINE
The core concepts of childbearing and women’s health focus on providing family
centered and evidence based care to the client and her family. This nursing
course, in conjunction with the practice experience, provides opportunities to
develop caring relationships with individuals, families, and groups with an
emphasis on prevention. Practical and theoretical learning experiences occur in
the nursing care of families and maternal-newborn in a variety of settings
including acute and ambulatory care. This is achieved through the application of
previously learned concepts, and integration of new and specialized knowledge
and skills unique to nursing this population. The integration of the practice of
teaching/learning is an essential element. In addition, participants have
opportunities to broaden their experience of nurses’ collaborative roles within an
interdisciplinary team.
PROCESS
Participants learn about professional nursing practice, evidence based nursing,
critical thinking, and critical reflection. Practice experiences are supported by
seminars, which provide opportunities to examine theories and concepts for
discussion, exploration, and integration. Praxis involves the examination of the
dynamic interplay between theory and practice. The clinical component of the
term is actualized by critical reflection, journaling, and active participation in
nursing practice seminars. Educators also foster exploration of the role of the
nurse in relation to the promotion of health and healing.
Nursing 3115 is a weekly 4-hour nursing course. It is delivered in a mixed-mode
format; consisting of a three hour face-to-face class component and a one hour
online component using Blackboard CE6 learning management system. Classes
consist of a variety of methods including but not limited to short lectures,
presentations, discussions, individual work, and small and large group work.
Guest speakers may be invited to some classes and the simulation laboratory will
be used to enhance the courses theoretical concepts.
Case scenarios derived from the practice environment are used to enhance
participants' decision making ability and to learn nursing.
Learning modules have been developed to facilitate participants' self-directed
and independent learning. Each learning activity specifies theoretical concepts
that are incorporated into the learning outcomes and are designed to encourage
learning of the selected theoretical concepts in the context of the whole person
and that person's and family's experience with a chronic health challenge.
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Each week's class includes required preparatory work (in preparation). This may
include readings from your textbooks, journal articles, viewing videos or
completing worksheets. In order to actively participate and acquire the nursing
knowledge necessary, it is essential that participants come to each class
prepared.
CLASS OR CLINICAL PRACTICE CANCELLATION
The nursing department makes every effort to replace a nurse educator when he
or she is unable to attend a class or clinical practice. If a nurse educator needs to
cancel a class or a clinical practice day, for whatever the reason, information
regarding the class cancellation will be posted on Blackboard CE 6 as well as at
the Registrar's Office (B-Building). As for the cancellation of clinical practice,
individual nurse educators will inform his or her students of how cancellation will
be conveyed during orientation week. It is important then to log on to Blackboard
the day of class and of clinical practice.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students have the opportunity to meet the Minimal Semester Requirements for
Nursing 3115 by:
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Acquiring a sound knowledge base of the unique characteristics and
specialized health care issues of the developing child and women in childbearing and child-rearing stages.
In conjunction with practice nursing reflecting increasing competence in the
application of necessary skills such as critical-thinking, evidence based
nursing, clinical decision-making, collaboration, negotiation, advocacy, clientteaching, communication.
Integrate critical and complex concepts, assumptions and principles (e.g.
family- centered care, atraumatic care) involved in the care of this vulnerable
client population.
OVERVIEW OF CONCEPTS
The organization of this course is around the philosophical foundations of the
curriculum and reflects the following concepts:
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Natural sciences (e.g. pharmacology, pathophysiology)
Evidence-based practice
Epidemiology
Prevention (primary, secondary, and tertiary)
Community
Context/culture
Ethical dilemmas in prevention and teaching
Teaching/learning challenges
Learning theory and strategies
Influence of environment on teaching/learning
Teaching with different groups
Health education from a primary, secondary, and tertiary preventive
perspective
Decision–making for nursing practice
Continuity of care
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REQUIRED TEXTS
Ricci, S. S. (2009). Essentials of maternity, newborn, and women’s health
nursing. 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Brophy, K.M., Scarlett-Ferguson, H. & Webber, K. S. (2008). Clinical Drug
Therapy for Canadian Practice. (1st Canadian ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott.
RESOURCES
Resources may include:
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Canadian Nurses Association (2008) Code of ethics. Ottawa: Author.
College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia. (2008) Professional
Practice Requirements. Vancouver, BC: Author.
EVALUATION
All classroom assignments must be completed and a minimum of 60% is to be
achieved for a satisfactory grade.
Expectations
In order to receive a minimum of 60% or a C or S grade in Nursing 3115,
students must complete and submit all classroom assignments. A failing grade
will be given if a student does not complete all of the course requirements.
According to Nursing Department policy, 60% or a C or S grade is the minimum
grade requirement for successful completion of all nursing courses. The grading
scale for the Nursing Department is as follows:
A+ 95 – 100%
B+ 80 – 84%
C+ 65 – 69%
A 90 -94 %
B 75 – 79%
C 60 – 64%
A- 85 – 89%
B- 70 – 74%
C- 55 – 59%
F 49% or below
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D 50 – 54%
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Evidence Based Nursing Practice Assignment (Section One)
The purpose of this assignment is to increase awareness of the significance,
utilization, and dissemination of the research process and evidence-based
practice.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Engagement with significant practice issues
Developing awareness of the research process.
Beginning collaboration in the research process.
Involvement in dissemination of current research results in the literature.
PURPOSE
Identifying, discussing, and disseminating nursing research to support an
identified aspect of clinical practice in the maternity setting. This includes
analyzing this clinical practice issue based on evidence based practice. This
process is intended to validate nursing care by highlighting evidence-based
practice seen on the unit. This recognizes and acknowledges the work of the
nurses on the unit, and builds and supports methods of teaching by evolving
nurse educators.
GUIDELINES
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In collaboration with your clinical peer group and in consultation with the
clinical educator, as a group, identify one nursing care issue, procedure, or
standard. Groups must be in the same clinical placements and be divided in
half.
• Within the practice group, retrieve 3-4 current research articles for the
identified nursing issue. All should be from nursing journals and should
not predate 2004. One, preferably 2 of these references should include
Canadian content. Please submit your articles with your brochure/poster.
• If using a poster or brochure presentation, ensure that you adhere to
relevant policies of the agency or health board where you intend to
publicly present your materials.
• Ensure all references are listed and submit with your presentation, as well
as all group member names.
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Identify a way to present your material:
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Collaborate on a poster or brochure to display your evidence based
nursing findings. Content can be aimed at nurses, clients, or both.
There will be two short presentations. For the first presentation, intended
audience for research-result dissemination may be nurses, clients, or both
in the clinical area. A second presentation will be done in class to share
with fellow classmates (this presentation is limited to 10 minutes/group).
Due dates: Identify issue:
Week 3 (due to classroom educator)
Presentation to class: Week 6
2. Preview/Review Exercises/Quizzes
A series of short Preview/Review Exercises will be written throughout the term
consisting of material from the current or previous class. Immediate review will
be done in class. Marks used for grading will be based on the best 7
Preview/Review Exercise marks, out of the total 9 Review Exercises. Missed
Preview/Review Exercises will not be made up. Exercises will be out of 20
possible marks. Typically, exercises will be made up of 5 matching terms, 5 true
or false, and 10 multiple choice questions (total/20).
3. Midterm Exam
Based on all content (class, readings/prep work, videos) from beginning of
course up to class prior to midterm exam day (LA #1-6). Only simple calculators
allowed in exam. This content will NOT be included on the final exam. The midterm will consist of approximately 80 multiple choice questions (yes, it will be
multiple choice only).
4. Final Exam
Based on all content (class, readings/prep work, videos) following the midterm
exam through to the final exam (LA # 7-12). New content on the day of the
midterm may be included. Only simple calculators allowed in exam. The final
exam will consist of approximately 80 multiple choice questions (only). It will take
place during the college’s final exam period.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS Section One
Assignment
Mark
CLASS minimum of 60% to be achieved to Pass
Evidence Based Project (Section One)
0%
Due Dates
Week 3 topic
approval
Week 6
presentation and
30%
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Preview/Review Exercises
submission
Weekly, except
on Exam days
and Evidence
based project
due date
Week 7
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During Final
Exam Period
Midterm Exam
35 %
Final Exam
35 %
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS Section Two
Assignment
Mark
Due Dates
CLASS minimum of 60% to be achieved to Pass
Class discussion
0%
Throughout
Preview/Review Exercises/Quizzes
30 %
Midterm Exam
35 %
Final Exam
35 %
Weekly, except
on Exam days
and discussion
project due date
Week 7
Section 1:
______
Section 2:
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During Final
Exam Period
Overall 60% is a requirement of a satisfactory completion of this course.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Students are expected to have a working knowledge and adhere to the policies
of Langara College and those outlined in the Langara College Nursing
Department Student Policies and Procedures manual. Students are also required
to use appropriate language and APA style for all assignments. Questions
relative to the methods of evaluation should be directed to the nurse educator
teaching the course section in which students are registered.
ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION
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It is anticipated attendance will correlate with learning outcomes. Regular
attendance in all classes, nursing skills sessions, and/or clinical practice
experiences is a College and Nursing Department’s expectation. Please see the
Academic Conduct Policy F1004 of Langara College and Langara College
Nursing Department Student Policies and Procedures manual for further
information.
If the student is ill and/or unable to come to a class, nursing skills sessions,
and/or clinical practice experiences, he or she is to leave a voice or email
message for the nurse educator at least 24 hours before the class, nursing skills
sessions, and/or practice experiences. If the student misses a class, nursing
skills session, and/or practice experience it is the student’s responsibility to
acquire the learning material.
Participation is critical when learning. Your active involvement in class, by asking
questions with a peer will enhance your learning and your enjoyment of the
learning process.
We want the culture and environment to be positive, safe, non-threatening, nonjudgmental, and fun! We can accomplish this by doing the following:
• Be on time
• Turn off all cell phones and electronic devices in class.
• Encourage everyone to participate.
• Have respect for self and others and keep an open mind.
• Contribute to group discussions by making relevant contributions.
• Be an "active listener".
• Be an "empathetic listener".
• Take ownership of feelings (i.e.: I feel like…, I feel uncomfortable…, I believe
that…)
• Be self-aware: be acutely aware of your own beliefs, attitudes and values in
class…what you say will reflect them.
• Be non judgmental in both verbal and non-verbal communications.
• Do not attack the person…challenge the idea respectfully.
• Be open to ideas that are different than my own.
• Seek clarification of ideas or information you don't understand (i.e.: I
understood you to say…was that what you said? Did I understand you
correctly when you said … was that what you meant?).
• At times, agree to disagree.
LATE PENALTIES
The dates for submission of assignments are pre-established and outlined in the
course syllabus. Completion of all assignments is an expectation and must be
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submitted by the identified due date and assigned time. There is a late penalty of
5 % (of the total mark for the assignment) per day including weekends and
holidays. If the submission of an assignment is on the due date and after the
specified time, it is considered one day late. Requests for extensions must be
discussed with the appropriate nurse educator at least one week in advance of
the due date, or requests will not be given any consideration. Once discussed
and agreed upon, a letter stating the new due date and assigned time for the
assignment must be written by the student and submitted to the nurse educator
within a 24 hour period of the meeting.
PROFESSIONALISM & ACADEMIC HONESTY
It is an expectation that students conduct themselves in a professional and
ethical manner in accordance with the Langara College Academic Conduct
Policy, F1004, the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia, and the
Canadian Nurses Association. Students are also expected to consistently
demonstrate an understanding of the obligation to be responsible and
accountable for his/her actions, words, and language in a class, nursing skills
session, and/or practice experience; including the maintenance of Requisite
Skills and Abilities.
Academic dishonesty is taken very seriously within the college. If a student is
found to have cheated or plagiarized on an examination and/or an assignment,
that student will be assigned a grade of ‘0’ and additional consequences may
occur. In the event of suspected plagiarism, the onus is on the student to prove
the uniqueness of the work by providing the original sources used for references
and any working notes as required. Any incidence of suspected academic
dishonesty and/or unprofessionalism will be referred to the Term Team, the
Department Chair, and/or the Dean of Student Support Services. Please see the
Academic Conduct Policy F1004 of Langara College and Langara College
Nursing Department Student Policies and Procedures manual for further
information.
According to the Langara College Academic Conduct Policy F1004, cheating is
defined as "an act of deceit, fraud, distortion of the truth or improper use of
another person's effort to obtain an academic advantage" (p. 1, ¶ 3). Plagiarism
is defined as "the presentation of another person's or source's words and/or
images and/or ideas as if they were one's own...For plagiarism to occur, intent is
not necessary; plagiarism can be either intentional or unintentional. In either
case, it is unacceptable" (p.2, ¶5). There will be opportunities to discuss, review,
and practice the elements of good writing during the first week of the term. If
students have any questions about correct referencing, be sure to ask the course
nurse educator before the submission of an assignment.
Anticipate a 1-2 week turn around response period from your nurse educator in
order to adequately reflect and provide you with feedback to encourage
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movement in your understanding of the course’s concepts and/or scholarly
writing.
Any time during the term in clinical practice, a student whose clinical judgment or
conduct constitutes a threat to client safety or non-adherence to the CRNBC’s
professional practice standards, he or she will not be permitted to continue
practice in the clinical area and may receive and Unsatisfactory (U) grade.
EXAM SECURITY
All students should be prepared to produce their college id/library card. During
each examination, all student bags, books, pencil cases and other items are to
be left at the front of the class. Students may have a pen/pencil, with them.
Cellular phones, calculators, papers, and any audio/visual memory devices are
not permitted on the table / desk. Please remember that purposely exposing
written examination papers/computer screens to the view of other students is
forbidden. The plea of accident or forgetfulness is not acceptable.
Students found to be in violation of any of the above or similar dishonest
practices will immediately be dismissed from the examination and will be liable to
disciplinary action under the Langara College policy F1004.
It is not acceptable to audio/video record classes without prior written permission
from the nurse educator.
WEB NETIQUETTE
Please note that adherence to conduct while online is taken very seriously within
the college. Please see the Policy B5002 Computer and Computing System Use
for further information. Here are some useful tips.
• Be respectful of everyone’s contributions
• Invest time and effort into participating to make it interesting for the entire
group
• Be willing to respectfully challenge another’s ideas and opinions and to be
challenged in the same manner
• While students are encouraged to use good grammar, punctuation and
spelling as much as possible, marks will not be deducted for errors made. It is
important for students to express their ideas and opinions openly and
effectively rather than to worry about proper writing style and formatting.
• Follow Web Netiquette guidelines and do be conscious of acceptable
conduct. Here are a few links to websites that offer advice regarding
Netiquette:
o http://wwwlb.aub.edu.lb/~acc/Resources/Internet/internetNetiquette.ht
m
o http://www.google.com/Top/Computers/Internet/Etiquette/
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MISSING A QUIZ, PRESENTATION. SAFE PRACTICE APPRAISAL (SPA), OR
EXAM
If an illness or other extenuating circumstances prohibit the student from
completing a quiz or exam on the scheduled dates, the student must:
• Notify the nurse educator as soon as possible. Notification may be via voice
or e-mail message. In fairness to all students, missed quizzes, exams, SPAs,
and presentations will result in 0% grade for that particular assignment. Until
adequate documentation is received, the re-scheduling of a quiz,
presentation, SPA. or exam will not occur. Once documentation has been
received, students will have one week to complete the quiz, presentation,
SPA, or exam. Lack of prior notice that was unavoidable due to
circumstances clearly beyond the control of the student will be assessed on
an individual basis. Circumstances beyond control of the student include
sudden illness or injury, serious personal or family issues, or other acceptable
cause. Proof of acceptable cause, such as a physician’s note, may be
required.
• Arrange an alternate date with the nurse educator to complete the evaluation
activity within a week of the originally scheduled date. If the student continues
to ill be after a week, he or she must contact the nurse educator to reschedule the evaluation activity. For illnesses, please provide a physician’s
note.
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SCHEDULE
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Content
Learning
Activities
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Introduction of the
course (syllabus).
(Chap 1&2)
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- Family centered
care, community
based perinatal
nursing.
Anatomy and
physiology (Chap.
3)
Assignment s
#2
Quiz 1 (Chap. 1 & 2)
#3
Quiz 2 (Chap.3, 4, 5)
#4
Quiz 3 (Chap. 10-12)
#5
Quiz 4 (Chap. 13, 14)
#6
Quiz 5 (Chap. 15, 16, 17,18)
Common
reproductive issues
(Chap. 4)
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4
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5
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6
STIs (Chap. 5)
Fetal development
(Chap. 10),
Maternal adaptation
(Chap. 11),
Pregnancy (Chap.
12)
Labour and birth
(Chap.13, 14)
Postpartum and
newborn care
(Chap. 15, 16,
17,18, 20(p. 585590)
Infant nutrition Breastfeeding,
bottle-feeding,
common variations
of breastfeeding Mastitis (p.149)
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35%
Midterm
Violence and abuse
(Chap. 9)
#7
Guest Speaker(s)
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Substance Use
During the Perinatal
Period (Chap. 20 (p.
598-609) 24 (p. 719728)
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12
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Challenges of
Labour and Birth
(Chap.21 )
Challenges of
Pregnancy 1 (Chap.
19)
#8
#9
Simulation Learning Experience (1
hour)
Challenges of
Pregnancy 2
(Chap. 19)
Postpartum
Challenges (Chap.
22)
#10
Quiz 6 (Chapter 21)
Quiz 7 (Chapter 19/W10)
#11
Quiz 8 (Chapter 19/W11)
Challenges of the
Newborn (Chap. 23,
24)
#12
Simulation Learning Experience (1
hour)
Quiz 9 (Chapter 22)
Final exam to be
announced.
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