CHIPOLA COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE:
COURSE NUMBER:
Basic Pediatrics
NUR 1312C
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is designed to present the nursing student with basic knowledge and skills related to
care of a client from birth through childhood and adolescence. The course will present an
introduction to the nursing role in supporting the health of ill children and their families. The
nursing process provides a framework for planning care for clients on the wellness-illness
continuum with inclusion of human growth and development, cultural diversity, community
health concepts, pharmacology and administration of medications, nutrition, legal aspects of
practice, interpersonal relationships, and current issues in nursing. Clinical experience is
provided in both clinic and acute care settings.
COREQUISITES / PREREQUISITES:
Fundamentals, Geriatrics, Professional Seminar, Pharmacology / NUR 1422C
NAME(S) OF INSTRUCTOR(S):
Angela Dawkins ARNP, MSN
DATE OF LATEST REVISION:
August, 2010
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: (Please include title, author, publisher, edition & ISBN)
1.
McKinney, E.S., James, S.R., Murray, S.S., & Ashwill, J.W. (2009). Maternal-child
nursing, 3rd Ed. St. Louis: Elsevier. (ISBN: 978-1-4160-5896-0)
2.
McKinney, E.S., James, S.R., Murray, S.S., & Ashwill, J.W. (2009). Virtual clinical
excursions, 3rd Ed. St. Louis: Elsevier. (ISBN: 978-1-4160-6199-1)
3.
All previously required textbooks will be utilized in this course.
Optional Texts:
1.
Betz, C, & Sowden, L. (2008). Pediatric nursing reference. 6th Ed. St. Louis: Mosby.
(ISBN: 978-0-323-04496-7)
GRADING POLICIES:
The standing of a student in each course is expressed by one of the following letters and
corresponding grading system:
A – 100 – 93
B – 92 – 83
C – 82 – 75
D – 74 – 60
F - 59 - 0
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Please note that a grade of 75% or above unrounded will be required to continue
progression in the nursing program.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor practices.
The Chipola Catalog provides specific information regarding other outcomes from the grading
system. A student’s Grade Point Average is derived from the grading system/quality point scale.
DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC (NURSING) COMPETENCIES / LEARNING OUTCOMES:
N1.
Utilize the nursing process to plan, to implement, and to evaluate safe nursing care to
promote the health of individuals and families with nursing problems.
N2.
Demonstrate competence in nursing skills, including the cognitive, psychomotor, and
effective domain.
N3.
Recognize, intervene as necessary or alert appropriate persons to changes in a patient’s
condition which changes the level of care
N4.
Apply principles of bio-physical, environmental, psychological, and socio-cultural
sciences while providing comprehensive nursing care.
N5.
Use communication effectively with clients, families, significant others, and health team
members.
N6.
Modify his/her own behavior for enhancements of relationships with others
N7.
Enable individuals and families to access available social and health resources within the
community to meet identified healthcare needs.
N8.
Adhere to legal and ethical principles of nursing practice. These principles include:
assuming responsibility for personal and educational growth, using sound judgment to
make decisions related to clinical performance, and seeking help when necessary.
N9.
Participate as a member of various nursing organizations.
N10.
Protect the privacy and rights of clients by acting as a client advocate.
N11.
Meet all requirements to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES FOR NUR 1312C:
See chart, last page.
MEANS OF ACCOMPLISHING OUTCOMES:
Lecture, discussions, selected reading, handouts, audio-visuals, skills lab, return demonstration
and clinical lab.
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LIBRARY AND ON-LINE REFERENCE MATERIALS:
The library is a comprehensive, learning resource center providing information in print,
electronic, and multimedia format to support the educational objectives of the College. In
addition to print media, online catalogs and resources can be accessed through
www.linccweb.org and www.netlibrary.com. Library hours are posted each semester at the
building entrance.
Chipola’s website is located at www.chipola.edu.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor recommendations and resources.
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES:
The Information Technology Center, located in the library, is equipped with computer
workstations. Lab hours are posted each semester at the building entrance.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
A. Physical Assessment of Children:
1.
Infant
2.
Toddler
3.
Pre-school
4.
School-age
5.
Adolescent
B. Health Promotion for the Developing Child.
C. Nursing care of the child with a respiratory alteration.
D. Nursing care of the child with a cardiovascular alteration.
E. Nursing care of the child with an infectious disease.
F. Nursing care of the child with a hematologic alteration.
G. Nursing care of the child with an integumentary alteration.
H. Nursing care of the child with a sensory alteration.
I.
Nursing care of the child with a musculoskeletal alteration.
J.
Nursing care of the child with cancer.
K. Nursing care of the child with a psychosocial disorder or cognitive impairment.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.
ATTENDANCE AND WITHDRAWAL POLICIES:
Chipola College expects regular attendance of all students. Students who are absent from classes
for any reason other than official college activities must satisfy the instructor concerned that the
absence was due to illness or other clearly unavoidable reasons. Otherwise, the student may
suffer grade loss at the discretion of the instructor.
Chipola policy allows each instructor to specify in the course handout the attendance policy. It
also allows the instructor to decide whether or not an absence is excusable and what affect the
absence or tardy may have on the grade.
A student is allowed to repeat a course a maximum of three (3) times. On the third attempt a
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student (1) must bear the full cost of instruction, (2) cannot withdraw, and (3) must receive
a grade.
See your First Day Handout for individual instructor or department-specific attendance
and withdrawal policy.
MAKE-UP POLICY:
Chipola allows each instructor to specify in the instructor handout the makeup policy.
Any student not present (for any reason) to take a unit exam on the scheduled
test day will be required to meet with the instructor to set up a make-up exam.
ACADEMIC HONOR CODE POLICY:
Students are expected to uphold the Academic Honor Code. Chipola College’s Honor Code is
based on the premise that each student has the responsibility to
1) uphold the highest standards of academic honesty in his/her own work;
2) refuse to tolerate academic dishonesty in the college community; and
3) foster a high sense of honor and social responsibility on the part of students.
Further information regarding the Academic Honor Code may be found in the Chipola Catalog,
Student Governance section.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES POLICY:
Chipola College is committed to making all programs and facilities accessible to anyone with a
disability. Chipola’s goal is for students to obtain maximum benefit from their educational
experience and to effectively transition into the college environment.
Students with disabilities are requested to voluntarily contact the Office of Students with
Disabilities to complete the intake process and determine their eligibility for reasonable
accommodations.
LINKING COURSE, DISCIPLINE, AND GENERAL EDUCATION COMPETENCIES
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR NUR 1312C
The student will:
1. Describe physical assessment techniques for infants,
toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and
adolescents.
2. Describe common respiratory illnesses in children, assess
the child with a respiratory illness, and formulate nursing
diagnoses for these children.
3. Plan, implement, and evaluate care for the child with a
respiratory illness.
4. Describe common cardiovascular disorders of childhood,
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COLLEGE-LEVEL
& DISCIPLINESPECIFIC
GENERAL
EDUCATION
COMPETENCIES*
Assessment
Method Used
By Faculty
N1-N11
apply to all
objectives, C-4,
SS-11, NS-5
C-4, SS-11, NS5
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assess the child with a cardiovascular dysfunction, and
formulate nursing diagnoses for these children.
Plan, implement, and evaluate care for the child with a
cardiovascular disorder.
Describe the causes and course of common infectious
disorders of childhood, assess the child with an infectious
disorder, and formulate nursing diagnoses for these
children.
Plan, implement, and evaluate care for the child with an
infectious disorder.
Describe the major hematologic disorders of childhood,
assess the child with a hematologic disorder, and
formulate nursing diagnoses for these children.
Plan, implement, and evaluate care for the child with a
hematologic disorder.
Describe common integumentary disorders seen in
children, assess the child with an integumentary disorder,
and formulate nursing diagnoses, plan and implement care,
and evaluate outcomes for these children.
Assess, formulate nursing diagnoses, plan and implement
care, and evaluate outcomes for the child with a cognitive
or mental health disorder.
Describe disorders of the eyes and ears, assess the child
with a disorder of vision or hearing, and formulate nursing
diagnoses for these children.
Plan, implement, and evaluate care for the child with a
disorder of hearing or vision.
Describe common musculoskeletal disorders in children,
assess the child with a musculoskeletal disorder, and
formulate nursing diagnoses for these children.
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C-4, T-1, T-2,
T-3, M-2, M-4
C-3, SS-11, NS5
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T-3, M-2, M-4
C-3, SS-11, NS5
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T-3, M-2, M-4
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T-3, M-2, M-4
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T-3, M-2, M-4
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15. Plan, implement, and evaluate care for the child with a
C-4, T-1, T-2,
musculoskeletal disorder.
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related to children with cancer.
17. Plan, implement, and evaluate care for the child with
C-4, T-1, T-2,
cancer.
T-3, M-2, M-4
18. Discuss the types of abuse seen in families and the
NS-4, SS-11,
theories explaining their occurrence.
NS-5
19. Formulate nursing diagnoses related to abused families
NS-4, C-4, T-1,
and plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for these
T-2, T-3, M-2,
children.
M-4
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