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College of DuPageAssociate Degree Nursing ProgramCourse SyllabusFall 2009A. Course title and number
:Nursing 1207, The Childbearing Family
B. Course Description
:Nursing care of the woman and family during the reproductive years. Focus on the childbearingprocess and wellness of the family in the childbearing years. Women’s health is emphasized.Adverse outcomes of pregnancy and care of the well and hospitalized child and family arepresented. Clinical experiences include acute and/or non-acute settings.5 Semester credit hoursLecture 2.5Lab 1.0Clinical 6.0
Pre-requisite criteria:
Nursing 1104 and 1105, Psychology 2237 or concurrent enrollment
C. General Course Objectives:At the completion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Utilize professional, ethical and legal principles when caring for patients. (Ia, Ie, If, IVc)2.
 
Effectively communicate with patients, significant support persons and members of thehealthcare team to promote safe, effective care. (Id, IIa, IIb, IVa)3.
 
Identify critical assessment data accessing multiple sources when caring for patients.(Ia, Ie, IIa, IIb)4.
 
Apply critical thinking and clinical reasoning in the evaluation of assessment data to plancare. (IIIa, IIIb)5.
 
Prioritize therapeutic nursing interventions for patients. (Ia, Ic, Ie)6.
 
Deliver compassionate and culturally sensitive care to maintain or enhance patient health.(Ib, Iva, Ivb, Va, Vb, Vc)7.
 
Implement teaching plans that address healthcare needs. (Ia, Ie)8.
 
Modify teaching plans for patients and their families to achieve identified learningoutcomes.(Ia, Ib, Id, Ie, If, IIa, IIb, IIb, IIIa, IIIb, IVb, Va)9.
 
Participate in collaborative relationships with patients, significant support persons andmembers of the healthcare team for the purpose of providing or enhancing patient care.(Id, Ie, IIa, IIb, IIc, IVb, Va)10.
 
Delegate aspects of patient care to qualified assistive personnel when managing patientcare. (Ia, Id, Ie)11.
 
Analyze the differences between the professional role of the nurse in a specialized careunit/general medical-surgical unit. (Ic, IIIa, Ivb, Va)
D. Specific Course Objectives:Upon successful completion of the course the student should be able to do the following:Theory
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Identify the role of the nurse in assisting patients and families during the child bearingprocess
 
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Effectively communicate with patients, significant support persons, and members of thehealthcare team to promote the safe and effective care of women and their families3.
 
Assess the teaching-learning needs of patients and families during the childbearing andearly childrearing years4.
 
Describe the components of optimal health care of families and young children5.
 
List the developmental tasks experienced by women and families6.
 
Describe physiological and psychological changes of clients and families during theantenatal, intrapartal and postnatal periods7.
 
Identify common pharmacological agents utilized during the childbearing years8.
 
Explain the effects of hospitalization on the child and family9.
 
Demonstrate competency in the performance of nursing skills10.
 
Apply nursing concepts, principles and theories to clinical situations/simulations11.
 
Utilize clinical decision-making skills in providing patient care12.
 
Apply the nursing process in promoting an optimal level of wellness in women and theirfamilies13.
 
Deliver compassionate and culturally sensitive care to maintain or enhance the health of women and their families
At the completion of this course the student will be able to demonstrate the followingbehaviors related to the preparation and care of the family, before, during and afterchildbirth.Clinical
1. Demonstrate professional behavior in the clinical setting.2. Manage the care of one to two hospitalized clients in a maternity setting.3. Apply knowledge of assessment skills to the care of clients.4. Identify appropriate nursing diagnoses based on data collected during assessment.5. Recognize appropriate nursing interventions in the planning of care for assigned clients.6. Perform nursing skills specific for the care of assigned clients.7. Evaluate client’s responses to nursing care and identify the need for modification of careplans.8. Utilize effective communication techniques in both verbal and written form.9. Identify learning needs of clients and significant others.10. Discuss the application of theory, concepts and principles to the care of assigned clients.11.
 
Complete required written coursework nursing care plans and observations on assignedclients
 Laboratory
1. Demonstrate skills for physical assessment of intrapartal, postpartal and neonatal patients.2. Identify comfort and relaxation measures for intrapartal client.3. List nursing interventions for the high risk infant and mother.4. Construct a patient plan of care utilizing a concept map.5. Identify common pharmacological agents utilized in care of perinatal patients.
Unit Objectives
See “Learning Outcomes” listed at the beginning of assigned readings.
E. The curriculum is based on the ANA standards of practiceStandards of Practice:
The American Nurses Association Standards of Practice were used inthe development and presentation of this course.
 
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F. Textbook MaterialsRequired:
 Carpenito-Moyet, L.J. (2006).
 Nursing Diagnosis: Application to Clinical Practice.
(11
th
Ed).Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott William & Williams.Craig, G.P. (2005).
Clinical Calculations Made Easy: Solving Problems Using Dimensional Analysis.
(3
rd
Ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Williams.Lewis, S.M., Heit Keupen, M.M. & Dirkson, S.R. (2008).
 Medical Surgical NursingAssessment and Management of Clinical Problems
. (7
th
Ed.). St. Louis, Mo Mosby.Pillitteri;, A. (2007).
 Material and Child Health Nursing:Care of the Childbearing and Child-Rearing Family.
(5
th
#D.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams and Williams.
G. Methods of Evaluating Students
1. Students will be evaluating by tests, clinical performance and demonstration of skills.2. Students must meet guidelines of a satisfactory clinical performance of the course.3. Projects and/or class attendance may also be a factor in evaluation.4. Grading: your final grade is determined according to the following grading scale:
Percentage
 
Grade
 90.0%-100% A84.0%-89.9% B78.0%-83.9% C70.0%-77.9% DBelow 70.0% FThe numerical value of exams and final course grades will not be rounded. Your final course grade isbased on a point system as determined by your instructor(s).Your final course grade is based on a point system as determined by your instructor(s):
Item Description Possible Points Your Points
Exam 1 100Exam 2 100Exam 3 (Final) 100Postpartum Care Plan 5Newborn Assessment 5Teaching Presentation 5Concept map 5Math Quiz PassTotal Points 320
H. Program Policies and Procedures
This course will be conducted according to the policies and procedures as discussed in theAssociate Degree Nursing Student Handbook.
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