Michigan State University College of Nursing NUR 307

Concepts of Nursing Care of Children and Their Families syllabus Mary Kisting, ms, rn Linda Spence, Ph.d., rn

Spring 2004

table of contents Course Description, Course Objectives ..........................................................................................3 Faculty, Instructional Model, Attendance at Clinical, Clinical Agencies........................................2 Evaluation, Grading, Academic Dishonesty Policy, Examination Policy.......................................3 Attendance, Textbook, Taping Policy, CON & MSU Policy..........................................................4 Recommended Media, Supplemental Readings ..............................................................................4 Course Calendar ...............................................................................................................................5

Course Description NUR 307 is designed to acquaint the student with the nursing care of infants and children within the framework of normal physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development. Nursing care is viewed as well-child health supervision, ambulatory child heath care and care of the child in the acute care setting. NUR 307 assists the student in developing a concept of family- centered care from infancy to adolescence. The course focuses upon the care of the child during health and illness. Emphasis is placed upon planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care based upon the developmental needs of the child, and the problems confronting him and his/her family within their cultural, ethical and social structure. The most common medical-surgical problems of each age group are considered; integrating nutritional, psychological, pharmacological, teaching- learning, rehabilitation aspects throughout the course. Clinical experience is provided concurrently within a pediatric setting. This course provides fundamental information about the nursing process of clients in critical care settings. The course requires synthesis of pathophysiological, pharmacological, and therapeutic concepts. Utilization of family theory, stress-adaptation, psychosocial concepts and legal/ethical issues are incorporated throughout.

Objectives At the completion of NUR 307, the student will be able to: 1.

Describe the family centered approach to the care of children and their families.

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Describe the child's response to health/health care, illness and hospitalization using a holistic model.

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Examine medical, nursing, ethical, cultural, and legal issues that impact the health care of children.

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Identify appropriate nursing interventions for health promotion, disease prevention, and illness management for children across the developmental continuum.

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Identify safety and health promotion issues that impact children and their families.

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Demonstrate an understanding of the home, ambulatory, and hospital nursing care of children throughout the developmental continuum.

Course Faculty: Office/ Number: Pager: Office Hours: E-Mail:

Mary Kisting, RN, MS A115 Life Sciences (517) 355-3309 232-0256 Office hours by appt [email protected]

Linda Spence, PhD, RN A102 Life Sciences Building 353-8684 229-1118 Office hours by appt [email protected]

Required Text (Equipment): NCLEX – RN Review Made Incredibly Easy. Springhouse, April 2001. ISBN#158255016-6. Hockenberry, M. J. (2003). Wong’s nursing care of infants and children, (7th Edition). St. Louis: C.V. Mosby Company. Wong, D. L. (2003). Wong’s clinical manual of pediatric nursing, (6th Edition). St.Louis: C.V. Mosby Company. Pocket calculator

Recommended Media: None Supplemental Reading:

None

Instructional Model Credits: 2 The completion of assigned readings prior to class is necessary to facilitate understanding and integration of content presented. Students will be responsible for all readings, material covered in class, and information sent via e- mail/Blackboard/Angel. Classes focusing on systems pathologies will utilize a case study format, which will require familiarity with content prior to class.

Learning Experiences - Teaching Methods The course will consist of a variety of instructional methods including discussion, seminar, and lecture formats. Class notes will be available through Blackboard/Angel. Class will begin with an opportunity to discuss questions and areas of uncertainty from the assigned reading.

Evaluation/Grading Scale: A. The course grade will be based upon nine quizzes, two section examinations, and one cumulative final examination. Quizzes will be based on reading material assigned for that week. The two section examinations will be cumulative for the preceding weeks and the final examination will cover the material from the semester. Students will be held responsible for material discussed in class, information from prior courses, and assigned readings.

Quizzes 1-9 (combined) Examination 1 Examination 2 Final Exam

25% 20% 20% 35%

B. The following scale will be used for grade determination. % 94-100 89-93 84-88 79-83 75-78 70-74 65-69