Course Number and Title:
NUR 135 Essentials of Maternal/Child Nursing
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: NUR 131 and PSY 127
Course Credits and Hours
4 credit(s)
2 lecture hours/week
6 lab hours/week
Course Description
This course explores the role of the entry-level practical nurse as a provider of care and member within the discipline of nursing in the maternal/child setting by introducing evidence-based concepts of care needed for beginning clinical practice. The use of the nursing process promotes clinical nursing judgment in the care of childbearing families and children across the lifespan.
Disclaimer
This course requires 90 hours of experiential learning in a variety of settings. Students must provide their own transportation to and from placement sites.
Core Course Performance Objectives (CCPOs)
Predict nursing judgment, by incorporating evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills to guide competent decision-making in care of clients and families in maternal/child health settings. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6; PGC 1)
Demonstrate caring behaviors that recognize the uniqueness of clients and families in maternal/child health settings. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 2).
Use effective communication techniques when interacting with members of the interprofessional healthcare team in maternal/child health settings. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 3)
Differentiate the principles of leadership and advocacy in the provision of care for clients in maternal/child health settings. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4; PGC 4)
Examine professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice related to care of maternal/child clients and families. (CCC 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; PGC 5)
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Measurable Performance Objectives (MPOs)
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Predict nursing judgment, by incorporating evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills to guide competent decision-making in care of clients and families in maternal/child health settings.
- Use physical assessment techniques and health data to evaluate the client on an ongoing basis.
- Demonstrate comprehension of anatomy and physiology, medical diagnoses, and treatment of clients in maternal/child settings.
- Discuss nutritional and pharmacological principles to the care of maternal/child clients.
- Demonstrate evidence-based practice when providing nursing care for clients and families.
- Employ nursing care that promotes optimal health outcomes when caring for clients and families.
- Solve mathematical calculations for nursing clinical practice.
- Demonstrate caring behaviors that recognize the uniqueness of clients and families in maternal/child health settings.
- Discuss the nurse’s role in health promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for diverse clients in maternal/child settings.
- Employ therapeutic relationships with clients and families while incorporating diversity into the plan of care.
- Give examples of the impact of hospitalization on clients and families.
- Use effective communication techniques when interacting with members of the interprofessional healthcare team in maternal/child health settings.
- Use effective communication in all interactions.
- Modify knowledge deficits of clients and families.
- Employ individualized client and family teaching and learning into a nursing plan of care.
Use appropriate medical terminology to document assessment and care for maternal/child clients and families.
- Differentiate the principles of leadership and advocacy in the provision of care for clients in maternal/child health settings.
- Examine the role of the nurse in conjunction with other members of the interprofessional care team as caregiver, teacher, collaborator, advocate, and manager in affecting positive outcomes for clients and families.
- Demonstrate collaboration when working with interprofessional care team members in maternal/child health settings.
- Determine a plan of care that involves clients and families in decision-making.
- Examine professional, ethical, and legal standards of nursing practice related to care of maternal/child clients and families.
- Discuss the professional, ethical, and legal standards as they impact the care of vulnerable populations in maternal/child healthcare.
- Employ principles of advocacy while caring for clients in maternal/child settings.
- Demonstrate professionalism by accepting responsibility and accountability.
- Use constructive feedback to improve clinical performance.
- Relate the nursing code of ethics while providing nursing care to clients and families in maternal/child settings.
- Perform within the scope of nursing practice in maternal/child settings.
Evaluation Criteria/Policies
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90-100 |
= |
A |
| 80-89 |
= |
B |
| 70-79 |
= |
C |
| 0-69 |
= |
F |
Students should refer to the
Catalog/Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Final Course Grade
Calculated using the following weighted average
Evaluation Measure | Percentage of final grade |
3 Module Exams (Summative) (Equally Weighted) | 30% |
Cumulative Final Exam (Summative) | 60% |
Other Assignments (Formative) (Equally Weighted) - 3 Quizzes
- Practice ATI Assessments
- Project or Discussion Board
| 10% |
Lab/Clinical (Formative/Summative) | Pass/Fail |
TOTAL | 100% |
Program Graduate Competencies (PGCs are the competencies every graduate will develop specific to his or her major)
Interpret sound nursing judgment, incorporating evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills to provide clinically competent practical nursing care.
Demonstrate caring behaviors while recognizing the diversity of individuals.
Formulate appropriate communication techniques while functioning as a member of the interprofessional team.
Employ nursing care incorporating the principles of leadership and advocacy.
Relate the professional, ethical, and legal standards of practical nursing to client care.
Core Curriculum Competencies (CCCs are the competencies every graduate will develop)
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Students in Need of Accommodations Due to a Disability
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