VELEZ COLLEGE – COLLEGE OF NURSING
F. Ramos St., Cebu City
COURSE NAME : NURSING CARE MANAGEMENT 101 (NCM 101): Care of the
Mother, Child and Family
DESCRIPTION : This course deals with the principles and techniques of caring for the
normal mothers, infants, children and family and the application of
principles and concepts on family and family health nursing process.
COURSE CREDIT : 4 units lecture, 4 units RLE (1 unit Skills Laboratory/ 3 units Clinical)
CONTACT HOURS : 72 lecture hours, 204 RLE hours
PREREQUISITES : Theoretical Foundations of Nursing, Health Assessment, Anatomy &
Physiology, Microbiology
PLACEMENT : 2nd year, First Semester
TERMINAL COMPETENCIES:
At the end of the course and given simulated and actual conditions/situations, the student will
be able to:
1. Utilize the nursing process in the holistic care of clients for the promotion and
maintenance of health
2. Ensure a well- organized recording and reporting system
3. Observe bioethical principles and the core values (love of God, caring, love of
country and people)
4. Relate effectively with clients, members of the health team and others in work
situations related to nursing and health.
WEEK LEARNING CONTENT RESOURCES
[Week 1] I The Family and Family Health Pillitteri, pp 41 - 59
1. Concepts and Definition of Family
2. Family Structure and Functions
3. Universal Characteristics of Family
4. Characteristics of a Healthy Family
5. Family Stages and Tasks
6. Levels of Prevention in Family Health
[Week 1] II Nursing Assessment in Family Nursing Practice Maglaya, pp 54- 56
1.Definition and Concepts Maglaya, pp 57 - 61
2.Steps in Family Nursing Assessment Maglaya, pp 63 - 73
3.Methods of Data Gathering and Tools Maglaya, pp 83 - 117
4.Typology of Nursing Problems in Family Maglaya, pp 119 - 139
5.Developing the Nursing Care Plan
6.Implementing the Nursing Care Plan
[Week 2] III Level of Prevention of Health Problems Maglaya, pp 179 -180
1.Primary Prevention180
2. Secondary prevention
3. Tertiary prevention
[Week 2] IV Evaluation Maglaya, pp 179 -180
1.Qualitative and quantitative data for evaluation
2.Methods and sources of evaluative data
3.Steps in Evaluation
4.Evaluation criteria
5.Evaluation in Family nursing practice
[Week 2] V Records in Family Health Nursing Practice Maglaya, pp 179 -180
1.Importance and uses
2.Types of records and reports
[Week 2] VI Mother and Child Health Pillitteri, pp 147 - 163
1. Procreative Health
[Week 3] VII Antepartum/ Pregnancy Pillitteri, pp 87 - 98
1. Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive System
2. Physiology of the Menstrual Cycle
[Week 4] 3. Sexuality and Sexual Identity
4. Human Sexual Response
5. Stages of Fetal Development
6. Embryonic and Fetal Structure
7. Origin and Development of Organ System
8. Assessment of Fetal Growth and Development
9. Normal Changes During Pregnancy
[Week 5] VIII Intrapartum (Process of Labor and Delivery)
1. Theories of Labor Onset Pillitteri, p 345
2. Signs of Labor Pillitteri, pp 345 - 346
3. Components of Labor Pillitteri, pp 346 - 358
[Week 6] 4. Stages of Labor Pillitteri, pp 359 - 362
5. Maternal Fetal Response to Labor Pillitteri, pp 362 - 365
6. Danger Signs of Labor Pillitteri, pp 365 - 366
7. Maternal and Fetal Assessment During Labor Pillitteri, pp 366 – 380
8. Care of Woman During Labor Pillitteri, pp 381 - 392
[Week 7] IX Post – Partum
1. Definition
2. Psychological Changes of the Post Partal Period Pillitteri, pp 416 – 420
3. Physiological Changes of the Post Partal Period Pillitteri, pp 421 – 426
[Week 8] 4. Nursing Care of a Woman and Family During the First Pillitteri, pp 426 - 438
24 Hours Pillitteri, pp 676 - 686
5. Possible Complications
[Week 9] X The Newborn
1. Profile of the Newborn Pillitteri, pp 449 - 457
2. Appearance of a Newborn Pillitteri, pp 458 – 467
3. Assessment for Well – Being Pillitteri, pp 467 - 472
4. Nursing Care of the Newborn Pillitteri, pp 472 - 479
5. Concept of Growth and Development Pillitteri, pp 784 – 805
[Week 10] MIDTERM WEEK
[Week 11] XI Nursing Care of a Family With an Infant Pillitteri, pp 809 – 838
1. Definition
2. Growth and Development of an Infant
3. Health Promotion of an Infant and Family
[Week 12] XII Nursing Care of a Family With a Toddler Pillitteri, pp 841 – 860
1. Definition
2. Growth and Development of a Toddler
3. Health Promotion of a Toddler and Family
[Week 13] INTRAMURALS WEEK
[Week 14] XIII Nursing Care of a Family With a Pre- Schooler Pillitteri, pp 863 – 883
1. Definition
2. Growth and Development of a Preschooler
3. Health Promotion of a Preschooler and Family
[Week 15] XIV Nursing Care of a Family With a School – Age Child Pillitteri, pp 886 – 912
1. Definition
2. Growth and Development of a school – age child
3. Health Promotion of a School – age child and Family
[Week 16] XV Nursing Care of a Family With an Adolescent Pillitteri, pp 915 - 944
1. Definition
2. Growth and Development of an adolescent
Health Promotion of an Adolescent and Family
Clinical Skills
1. Leopold’s Maneuver
2. MMDST
[Week 17] FINALS WEEK
Issued this 9th day of June, 2015 at Cebu City, Philippines for MS. CHARMAINE A. GESTA,
a graduate of Velez College – College of Nursing of class 2012 for evaluation purposes.
MA. CAROL R. KANGLEON, RN, DSN
Dean, College of Nursing
School Seal
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