Republic of the Philippines

Bulacan State University

City of Malolos, Bulacan
Tel/ Fax (044) 791-0153

COURSE SYLLABUS
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING 1
First Semester, AY 2020-2021
COLLEGE: NURSING
DEPARTMENT: NURSING
COURSE CODE: NCM 104-A
COURSE TITLE: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING 1 (LECTURE)
CREDIT UNITS: 2 units
PRE-REQUISITE: NCM 101(HEALTH ASSESSMENT), NCM
102(HEALTH EDUCATION), NCM
103(FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING),
MC3(MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY)
FACULTY: CATHERINE R. ATUD MAN, RN
CONSULTATION HOURS: 2 HOURS PER WEEK

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course deals with the concepts, principles, theories
and techniques in the provision of basic care in terms of health promotion, disease
prevention, restoration and maintenance and rehabilitation at the individual and
family level. It includes the study of the Philippine Health Care Delivery System,
national health situation and the global context of public health. The learners are
expected to provide safe, appropriate and holistic nursing care to individual and
family as clients in community setting utilizing the nursing process.
University Vision
Bulacan State University is a progressive knowledge-generating institution,
globally-recognized for excellent instruction, pioneering research, and responsive
community engagements.
University Mission
Bulacan State University exists to produce highly competent, ethical and
service-oriented professionals that contribute to the sustainable socio-economic
growth and development of the nation
Core Values: SOAR BulSU!
Service to God and Community
Order and Peace
Assurance of Quality and Accountability
Respect and Responsibility
The BulSU Ideal Graduates Attributes (BIG A) reflect the graduate’s capacity as:
a. highly and globally competent;
b. ethical and service-oriented citizen;
 c. analytical and critical thinker; and
d. reflective life-long learner.

Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

University Mission
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
AIG-a AIG-b AIG-c AIG-d
1.To produce nurses capable of demonstrating
proficiency in the following competencies: (a)
safe and quality nursing care; (b) evidence-
based nursing practice; (c) ethico-moral and
legal responsibility; (d) communication; (e)
record management; (f) collaboration and    
teamwork; (g) leadership and management; (h)
personal and professional development; (i)
responsible citizenry; (j) technological
advancement; (k) core values; and (l)
entrepreneurship.
2. To keep faculty and staff abreast with the
global development in healthcare delivery
through advanced trainings and workshops.
3.To initiate research and extension services
that generates evidenced-based practices in    
the delivery of care.

Program Outcomes (PO)

On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:

Program Educational
PROGRAM OUTCOMES Objectives
PEO1 PEO2 PEO3
a. Apply knowledge of physical, social natural and health
sciences and humanities in the practice of nursing 

b. Provide safe, appropriate and holistic care to

individuals, families, population, groups and community 
utilizing nursing process.

c. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based

practice in the delivery of care.  
d. Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws,
legal, ethical and moral principles. 

e. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and

presenting using culturally appropriate language. 

f. Document to include reporting up to date client

accurately and comprehensively 

g. Work effectively in coordination with inter, intra and

multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.  

h. Practice beginning management and leadership skills

using system approach in the delivery of client care.  

i. Conduct research with an experienced researcher.

j. Engage in lifelong with a passion to keep current with
the national and global developments general, nursing  
and health development in particular.
k. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of
being a Filipino.  

l. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in

healthcare delivery. 

m. Adopt the nursing core values in practice of the

profession 

n. Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing

care. 

Course Outcomes and Relationship to Program Outcomes

Course Outcomes Program Outcomes

After completing this course, the
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n
student must be able to:
LO1. Integrate relevant principles
of social, physical, natural and
physical, natural and health E
science and humanities in a given
health and nursing situation.
LO2. Discuss appropriate
community health nursing
E
concepts and actions holistically
and comprehensively.
LO3. Assume responsibility for E D
lifelong learning, own personal
development and maintenance of
competence.
LO4. Engage in advocacy D
activities to influence health and
social care service policies and
access to services.
LO5. Model professional behavior D
as a community health nurse.

LO6. Ensures working relationship D

with the client based on trust and
respect and shared decision-
making using appropriate
communication/interpersonal
techniques or strategies
LO7. Assess with the individual
and family’s one’s health status or
E
competence.
LO8. Analyzes and synthesizes E
data gathered
LO9. Formulate with client a plan E
of care to address the health
conditions, needs, problems and
issues.
LO10. Implement safe and quality E
interventions with client to address
the health needs, problems and
issues.
LO11. Provide health education E
using selected planning models to
targeted clientele (individuals and
families) in the community.
LO12. Provide safe, appropriate E
and evidence-based nursing
interventions in the different
categories of health care.
LO13. Ensure intra-agency, inter- D
agency, multidisciplinary and
sectoral collaborations in the
delivery of health care.
LO14. Implement D
strategies/approaches to
enhance/support the capability of
the client and care providers to
participate in decision making by
the inter-professional team.
LO15. Maintain a harmonious and D
collegial relationship among
members of the health team for
effective, efficient and safe client
care
LO16. Coordinate with other D
members of the health team in the
implementation of programs and
services.
LO17. Apply principles of D
partnership and collaboration to
improve delivery of health services
LO18. Collaborate with GOs, D
NGOs and other socio-civic
agencies to improve health care
services.
LO19. Apply principles of D
partnership and collaboration to
improve delivery of health
services.
LO20. Collaborate with GOs, D
NGOs and other socio-civic
agencies to improve delivery of
health services, support
environment protection policies
and strategies and safety and
security mechanisms in the
community.
LO21. Evaluate with the health E
status/competence
LO22. Institute appropriate E
corrective actions to prevent or
minimize harm arising from
adverse effects
LO23. Document client’s D
responses/nursing care services
rendered and processes/outcomes
of the nurse client working
relationship.
LO24. Ensure completeness, D
integrity, safety, accessibility and
security of information.
LO25. Adheres to protocols and D
principles of confidentiality in
safekeeping and releasing of
records and other information
LO26. Manage resources E
efficiently and effectively.
LO27. Apply management and E
leadership principles in providing
direction to manage a community-
based program.
LO28. Use appropriate E
strategies/approaches to plan
community health programs and
nursing service.
LO29. Evaluate specific E
components of health programs
and nursing services based on
parameters/ criteria.
LO30. Maintain a positive practice E
environment.
LO 31. Apply asystem of E
informatics in community health
nursing
LO32. Demonstrate caring as the E
core of nursing, love of God, love
of country and love of people when
performing health assessment in
the community.
Note: (I) Introductory Course to an Outcome (E) Enabling Course to an Outcome (D)
Demonstrative Course to an Outcome

LEARNING EPISODES:
 Learning Wee Learning
TOPIC
Outcomes k Activities

Orientation in the Course Guided by

Subject the course
syllabus,
student will
be oriented
on line in the
subject in
terms of its:

1. Descriptio
n

2. Topics to
cover for
the
semester

3. Grading
System/
1 Criteria
LO1,LO31, LO32

4. House
Rules /
Setting up
Expectati
ons

5. Other
related
concerns

Class
discussion
via online
Discussion of Importance of with sharing
VMGO among the Students of ideas or
giving
 assignments
on how one
can
contribute in
the society
following
VMGO of the
institution
Video
Introduction to Community Presentation
Health Nursing on present
Health
LO1, LO31 Overview of Public Health 2 Situation
Nursing in the Philippines
(Global and
A. Global and National Health National)
Situations

A. Definition and Focus

1. Public Health
2. Community Health
3. Public Health Nursing Interactive
4. Community Health
online
Nursing (CHN)
Discussion
LO2, LO3, LO31 5. Standards of Public 2
Health Nursing in the
Philippines Pre and
6. Evolution of Public Health Post-Test
Nursing in the Philippines
7. Roles and
Responsibilities of
Community Health Nurse
The Health Care Delivery 3
System
A. World Health Organization
1. Sustainable Development
Goals Interactive
online
B. Philippine Development of Discussion
Health
LO4, LO5, LO31 1. Mission-Vision
2. Historical Background
3. Local Health System and Pre and
Devolution of Health Post-Test
Services.
4. Classification of Health
Facilities (DOH AO-
0012A).
5. Philippine Health Agenda
 2010-2022

C. Primary Health Care (PHC)

1. Definition
2. Elements
3. Legal Basis
4. Primary Health Care
versus Primary Care
5. Principles and Strategies

D. Levels of Prevention

E. Universal Health Care (UHC)

1. Legal Basis
2. Background and
Rationale
3. Objectives and Thrusts

The Family Lecture

A. Family as Basic Unit of the discussion
Society 5 online
A. Types
1. Family as a Client
2. Family as a System
B. Functions Developmental
Stages
C. Family Health Task
D. Characteristics of a
Healthy Family
Family Nursing Process
LO6, LO7, LO8, LO31 1. Family Health
Assessment
- Tools for
Assessment 6
- Initial database
Typology of Nursing
Problems in Family
Nursing Practice Pre and
- Family Health Task Post-Test
- Family Coping
Index

2. Family Data Analysis

 - Socio Economic
and Cultural
Characteristics
- Home Environment
- Family Health
Status
- Family Values and
Health Practices
A. Family Nursing Diagnosis
B. Formulating Family
Nursing Care Plan
1. Priority Setting
7
2. Establishing Goals
and Objectives Experiential
Sharing or
E. Selecting Appropriate
written report
Family Nursing
Interventions/ Strategies (experiences
in the
community/
owned
family)

LO9, LO10, LO11, LO12, C. Implementing Family Interactive

LO13, LO14, LO15, LO16, Care Plan on-line
LO31 1. Categories of 8
Discussion
Intervention
- Promotive
- Preventive
- Curative
- Rehabilitative

2. Tools of Public Health

Nurse
- PHN Bag and
Contents
- Principles and
Techniques in the
Use of PHN Bag
MIDTERM
 3. Types of Family Nurse EXAMINATI
Contact ON
- Clinic Visit
- Home Visit
- Group Conference
- Telephone Calls
- Written
Communications

D. Family Health care

Researches
1. Related Studies
9
- Evidence-Based
Practices

E. Inter Professional Care in

the Community
1. Rural Health Unit
Personnel
2. Local Government Journal
Units Sharing on
3. Government line or
Organizations Written
- DSWD Report
- Nutrition Council
- Population
Commission

4. Non-Government
Organizations
- Socio-Civic
LO17, LO18, LO19, LO20, Organizations 10
LO21, LO22, LO23, LO24, - Religious
LO31 Organizations
- School
Video
Presentation
on Inter-
professional
Collaboration
Records in Family Health
Nursing Interactive
LO25, LO26, LO31 1. Importance and Uses 11 online
2. Types of Records and Discussion
Reports

LO27, LO28, LO29, LO30, DOH Programs related to Family Video

LO31 Health
Presentation
A. Expanded program of
 Immunization (EPI) 12 of the DOH
B. Integrated Management Programs
of Childhood Illnesses
(IMCI)
C. Early Essential Intrapartal
Newborn care (EINC)
D. Newborn Screening
E. BEmONC/ CEmONC
F. Nutrition

Other Related Program

Ethical Considerations in 13 Lecture

Community Health Nursing discussion on
line
Public Health Laws
A. Magna Carta for Health
Workers
B. Sanitation Code
C. Clean Air Act
D. Generic Act
E. National Health Insurance Group
Act (PhilHealth) Dynamics:
F. National Blood Service
 Collage /
Act
Poster
G. Laws on Notifiable
Making to
Disease
promote
H. Senior Citizen Act
Public
I. Revised Dangerous
Health
Drugs Law
LO27, LO28, LO29, LO30, Laws
J. Act on Cheaper Medicine
LO31 K. Save the Children
L. Violence Against Women
M. Disaster Risk Reduction
Management
N. Rooming-In and
Breastfeeding Act of 1992
(Milk Code)
O. Responsible Parenthood
and Reproductive
HealthLaw of 2012
P. Mandatory Infants and
Children Health
Immunization Act of 2011
Q. Children Safety on
Motorcycles Act of 2015
R. Children’s Emergency
Relief and Protection Act
of 2016
S. Child and Youth
 WelfareCode of the 14
Philippines
T. Tobacco Regulation Act
of 2003 (RA 9211)

Other Related Laws

Pre and
Post-Test
Lecture
online
15 discussion
New Technologies Related to
Public Health Electronic
LO29, LO31 Information
A. e Health in the Community
Introduction
navigation of
E-Health Info
sites
Lecture
online
discussion
LO31, LO32 B. eHealth Situation in the 16
Philippines

Interactive
C. Using eHealth in the online
LO27,LO28,LO29,LO30,L Community discussion
17
O31
D. Roles of Community Health
Nurses in eHealth

Actual
LO27, LO28, LO29, LO30, Presentation
Summary of CHN 18
LO31 of Entrep
activities
 FINAL
EXAMINATI
ON

FINAL COURSE OUTPUT:

At the end of the semester, students are expected to comply in the
submission
Of accomplished:
1. Independent study activities: Sorting and categorizing information obtained
from the family. Assessment Data Base, Development of Family Nursing Care
plan. Creation of health educations materials and teaching plan
2. Family Nursing Care Plan
3. Family Case Study
4. Written Report/ Role Play Documentation
RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:
Rubrics for Classroom Attendance/Preparation/Attitude/Participation
Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement
Criteria
5pts 4pts 3pts

Student has missed

Attendance

Student has not missed Student has missed 1

more than 1 class day.
(25%)

any class days. class day. Problem

Serious problem with
Student is on time and with lateness and/or
lateness and/or leaving
in seat ready to learn. leaving early.
early.
Student is always
respectful to teacher
and classmates. Student has a fair
Student is rarely
Student actively attitude towards
respectful to teacher
participates with classmates and
Attitude

and rest of class.

(25%)

classmates and instructor, interacts

Student has a bad
instructor, displays minimally, and
attitude toward others,
interest in content occasionally
makes rude comments
being discussed, and is disengages in
or lashes out in class.
engaged in the classroom activities.
classroom
environment.
Student completes Student usually
assigned activities (e.g. completes assigned Student rarely
term papers) and/or is activities (e.g. term completes assigned
Preparation

ready with required papers) and/or has activities (e.g. term

(25%)

materials for the class. materials for the class. papers) and/or
Student has done all Student has completed assignments. Student
assignments with best some required contributed little to the
effort and is ready for assignments and is overall activity.
class. ready for class.
 Student could
Student is rarely
Participation
participate in class
involved with the class
Student is constantly activities but
(25%)
activity. Student
engaged in the class sometimes causing a
frequently engages in
activities. distraction and/or is
outside activities during
sometimes engaged in
lecture.
outside activities.

Rubric for Recorded Role Playing

Criteria Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement
5 pts 4 pts 3 pts
Chapter content is Chapter content is
Chapter content is not
Quality of Content

accurately portrayed accurately portrayed as

accurately portrayed.
as either effective or either effective or
Incomplete coverage of
ineffective. ineffective.
20%

the topic. A student

Complete coverage of Adequate coverage of
who wanted to develop
the topic. A student the topic. A student
this skill would not find
could develop multiple would need to do more
this presentation to be
aspects of the skill with research to develop this
effective.
this resource. skill.
Scenario was not
Scenario was realistic,
realistic, inappropriate
Quality of
Scenario

class-appropriate, well- Scenario was realistic

for class, or poorly
20%

developed. and class-appropriate,

developed.
Scenario clearly Course concepts could
Scenario failed to
incorporated course be identified.
incorporate course
concepts.
concepts.
Presentation fully
engaged the student
Presentation engaged
audience.
the student audience. Presentation failed to
Presentation would be
Presentation may engage the student
helpful to students in
provide some helpful audience.
developing skills.
Impact
20%

information to students. Presentation would not

Presentation would be
Students who follow the be helpful to students.
easy for students to
advice in the Presentation would be
learn from.
presentation could difficult for students to
Students who follow
develop skills with use.
the advice in this
additional research.
presentation would be
effective.
 Presentation was well- Presentation was fairly
Presentation was not
organized. well-organized.
Organization
well-organized.
The transitions The transitions between
The transitions
20%

between the role-plays the role-plays and the

between the role-plays
and the narrator and narrator and other
and the narrator and
other presentation presentation components
other presentation
components flowed flowed smoothly at most
components were poor.
smoothly. times.
All presenters spoke Most presenters spoke None of the presenters
with appropriate eye with appropriate eye spoke with appropriate
Presentation

contact, volume, tone, contact, volume, tone, eye contact, volume,

Skills

use of pauses, and use of pauses, and tone, use of pauses,

20%

gestures. gestures. and gestures.

All presenters were Most presenters were None of the presenters
well-prepared and well-prepared and spoke appeared prepared or
spoke with confidence. with confidence. confident.

Rubric for Written Report Presentation

(applying to Family Care Plan and Family Case Study Form)
Criteria Exemplary Proficient Needs Improvement
5 pts 4 pts 3 pts
Structure of the paper
Organization &

is clear and easy to Organization and

follow. Structure of the paper is structure detract from
Structure

Paragraph transitions not easy to follow. the message-

25%

are logical and Paragraph transitions Paragraphs are

maintain the flow of need improvement disjointed and lack
thought throughout the transition of thoughts
paper
Student is consistent in Student is consistent in Student is inconsistent
correct use of the correct use of format, in the correct use of
formatting. Formatting with a few formatting format. Several
Format

is free from errors. errors. Assignment may formatting errors.

25%

Student follows not meet all Assignment does not

assignment requirements as meet all requirements
instructions, including instructed, including as instructed, including
length of assignment. length of assignment. length of assignment.
Student exhibits Student demonstrates a Student does not
proficient command of general understanding of demonstrate a clear
Content/subject

the subject matter. the subject matter. understanding of the

knowledge

Student demonstrates Minimal linkages subject matter. Minimal

ability to relate course between course content or no linkages between
25%

content to practical and practical examples course content and

examples and or applications. practical examples or
applications. Paper is Sequence of paper is applications. Paper is
laid out in logical somewhat difficult to not outlined in a logical
sequence follow. sequence.
Grammar, Punctuation Student demonstrates
consistent correct use
of the rules of Paper contains few
Paper contains
grammatical, punctuation
& Spelling

grammar, usage, numerous grammatical,

and spelling errors.
punctuation and punctuation, and
25%

Language lacks clarity or

spelling. Language is spelling errors.
includes the use of some
clear and precise; Language uses jargon
jargon or conversational
sentences display or conversational tone.
tone..
consistently strong,
varied structure

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

In addition to the final course output, students’ academic performance will be gauged
in terms of:
a. Attitude and Attendance
b. Class Participation/Oral Recitation
c. Pre- and Post-Test
d. Term Examinations

GRADING SYSTEM:
Term Examinations 20%
Quizzes/Activities 20%
Project 30%
Participation/Recitation 20%
Attendance/ Promptness 10%
TOTAL 100%
Final Grade = Midterm Grade + Tentative Final Grade Period
2

Range Grade
97-100 1.00
94 – 96 1.25
91 – 93 1.50
88 – 90 1.75
85 – 87 2.00
82 – 84 2.25
79 – 81 2.50
76 – 78 2.75
75 3.00
74 and below 5.00
References:
Famorca, Z. (2013) Nursing Care of the Community C and E. Publishing, Inc.,
Argonauta Corporation
Estrada, C. (2012) Community Health Nursing and Community Health
Development 1st Edition. Manila, Educational Publishing House
Gesmundo, M. (2010) The Basics of Community Health Nursing. C and E
Publishing, Inc.
Maglaya, A. (2009) Nursing Practice in the Community 5th Edition. Philippines,
Online Resources:
http://doh-gov.indanet.com
Required Readings
Course instructor-made handouts/teaching guides per topic

Class Policies:
1. Attendance is mandatory and checked within the first 5 minutes of the
designated class schedule. A student with accumulated absences of more
than 20% of the total class hours will be dropped from the roll.
2. Maximum participation is expected in all classroom activities.
3. In all instances, respect for classmates and instructors are expected.
4. Come in proper school uniform and grooming (for face-to-face interactions).
5. Use of cell phones, tablets, and other gadgets for social and other purposes
not related to the learning material are strictly prohibited during class (for
face-to-face interactions).
6. Anyone violating these policies will be sent to the Dean’s Office for
disciplinary action.
7. All general policies of the College will also be implemented as part of the
policies for this course.
Prepared by:
_____________________________
Catherine R. Atud M.A.N, R.N
Instructor

Evaluated by:
_____________________________
Florabel T. Sera Josef, M.A.N., R.N.
Program/Area Chair

Approved:
_____________________________
Gina D. Panganiban, D.N.M, R.N.
Dean