Syllabus in Nur203: Community Health Nursing I (Individual and Family)

AY 2022-2023

Foundation University
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Dumaguete City

Syllabus in
Nur 203: Community Health Nursing I
(Individual and Family)

Prepared by: Revised and Approved by:

Pertha Marie S. Alvarico, RN, MSN Jethri Ken Carlo M. Catalan, RN, MSN
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FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY
DUMAGUETE CITY

Life Purpose
The life purpose of Foundation University is to educate and develop individuals to become productive, creative, useful and responsible citizens of society.

Vision
Foundation University envisions itself as a dynamic, progressive environment that cultivates effective learning, generates creative ideas, responds to societal needs and offers equal opportunity for
all.

Mission
To enhance and promote a climate of academic excellence, responsive to the challenges of the times where individuals are devoted to the pursuit of knowledge, critical thinking, commitment
to life-long learning and service to society.

Core Values

Excellence Commitment Integrity Service

Institutional Outcomes
Foundation University endeavors to produce students who can:
1. Be effective communicators who employ critical thinking in synthesizing arguments asserting what is ideal for the common good.
2. Produce innovative creations and solutions through the redefined use of technology that are beneficial to the environment and community
3. Appraise the traditional arts and actively promote local culture and wisdom
4. Translate and implement global ideas and practices of specialized disciplines for local, environmental, and community action.
5. Demonstrate passion for life-long learning in the creation of new knowledge through research.

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A. Institutional Outcomes (IO) and Programs Outcomes (PO) in relationship to Life Purpose, Vision, Mission, and Core Values

Life Mission Vision Core Values

Purpose

a b c d

Institutional Outcomes

1. Be effective communicators who employ critical thinking in synthesizing

arguments asserting what is ideal for the common good.       

2. Produce innovative creations and solutions through the redefined use of

technology that are beneficial to the environment and community       

3. Appraise the traditional arts and actively promote local culture and wisdom

      

4. Translate and implement global ideas and practices of specialized

disciplines for local, environmental, and community action.       

5. Demonstrate passion for life-long learning in the creation of new

knowledge through research.       

B. Institutional Outcomes (IO) in Relation to Programs Outcomes (PO) and Level Outcomes (LO)

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Institutional Outcomes (IO) Program Outcomes Level Outcomes

(PO) (LO)

IO-1 1. Be effective communicators who employ critical thinking in synthesizing arguments asserting what is ideal for
the common good. 5,6 A,F,G, H

IO-2 2. Produce innovative creations and solutions through the redefined use of technology that are beneficial to the
environment and community 1,2,3,12 B,C,D

IO-3 3. Appraise the traditional arts and actively promote local culture and wisdom
3,4,5,8,10 A,I,J

IO-4 4. Translate and implement global ideas and practices of specialized disciplines for local, environmental, and
community action. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 A,B,C,F,G,H
10,11,12,13,14

IO-5 5. Demonstrate passion for life-long learning in the creation of new knowledge through research.
9,10 H,I,J

C. Course Outcomes (CO) in relation to Institutional Outcomes (IO) and Programs Outcomes (PO)

Course Outcomes (CO) Institutional Outcomes (IO) Program Outcomes (PO)

CO-1 Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural, health sciences and humanities in the care of 1,3 1,2,3
individual and family in the community setting.
CO-2 Provide safe, appropriate and holistic care to individuals and families in the community 1,2,5 5,6,7
utilizing the family nursing process.
C0-3 Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care to 2,4 1,3,4

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individual and family in the community setting.

CO-4 Practice nursing in the community setting in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and 3,4 3,4,13
moral principles.
CO-5 Communicate effectively in speaking, writing, and presenting using culturally- appropriate 1
language in the community setting. 1,5,6
CO-6 Document care of individual and family accurately and comprehensively. 3,4,5 1,5,6,7
CO-7 Work effectively in collaboration with inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural 1,4,5 2,3,7,13
teams in the care of individuals and family in the community.
CO-8 Practice beginning management and leadership skills using systems approach in the delivery 1,4,5 4,8
of care to individual and family.
CO-9 Conduct research with an experienced researcher in the care of individual client and family 5 9
in the community setting.
CO-10 Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global 5 10,13
development in the care of individual and family in the community setting,
CO-11 Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino. 3 10,11,12,13
CO-12 Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes to perform safe and efficient nursing 2,3,4 13
activities for individual and family in the community
CO-13 Adopt the nursing core values in the delivery of care to individuals and families 2,4 13
CO-14 Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care to individuals and families in the 3,5 14
community setting.

D. Program Outcomes (PO) and Performance Indicators

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 Program Outcomes Performance Indicators

PO-1 Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health a. Integrate relevant principles of social, physical, natural and health sciences and humanities in a
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PO-2 Perform safe, appropriate, and holistic care to individuals, a. Assess with the client (individual, family, population group and/or community), one’s health
families, population groups and community utilizing status/ competence.
nursing process. b. Formulate with the client a plan of care to address the health conditions, needs, problems ands
issues based on priorities.
c. Implement safe and quality interventions with the client to address the health needs, problems,
and issues.
d. Provide health education using selected planning models to targeted clientele (individuals,
family, population group or community).
e. Evaluate with the client the health status/ competence and/ or process/ expected outcomes of
nurse-client working relationship.
f. Institute appropriate corrective actions to prevent or minimize harm arising from adverse effects.
PO-3 Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based a. Provide appropriate evidence-based nursing care using a participatory approach based on:
practice in the delivery of care.  Variety of theories and standards relevant to health and healing
 Research
 Clinical practice
 Client preferences
 Client and staff safety
 Customer care standards
PO-4 Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, a. Adhere to ethico-legal considerations when providing safe, quality and professional nursing care.
ethical and moral principles. b. Apply ethical reasoning and decision making process to address situations of ethical distress and
moral dilemma.
c. Adhere to established norms of conduct based on the Philippine nursing Law and other legal,
regulatory and institutional requirements relevant to safe nursing practice.
d. Protect clients rights based on “Patient’s Bill of Rights and Obligations.”
e. Implement strategies/ policies related to informed consent as it applies in multiple contexts.
PO-5 Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and a. Ensure a working relationship with the client and/ or support system based on trust, respect and
presenting using culturally-appropriate language. shared decision-making using appropriate communication/ interpersonal techniques/ strategies.
PO-6 Report/ document client care accurately and a. Document client’s responses/ nursing care services rendered and processes/ outcomes of the
comprehensively. nurse-client working relationship.
b. Ensure completeness, integrity, safety, accessibility and security of information.
c. Adhere to protocol and principles of confidentiality in safekeeping and releasing of records and
other information.
PO-7 Collaborate effectively with inter-, intra-, and a. Ensure intra-agency, inter-agency, multi-disciplinary and sectoral collaboration in the delivery of
multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams. health care.
b. Implement strategies/ approaches to enhance/ support the capability of the client and care
providers to participate in decision-making by the inter-professional team.
c. Maintain a harmonious and collegial relationship among members of the health team for
effective, efficient and safe client care.
d. Coordinate6 the tasks. Functions of other nursing personnel (midwife, BHW and utility worker).
e. Collaborate with other members of the health team in the implementation of programs and
services.
f. Apply principles of partnership and collaboration to improve delivery of health services.
g. Collaborate with GOS, NGOs and other socio-civic agencies to improve health care services,
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Course Title : COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING I (INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY)

Course Code : NUR 203
Course Description : This course deals with 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.
Course Credit : 4 Units: 2 Units Lecture (36 hours) and 2 units RLE (102 hours)
Placement : Level II, 2nd Semester
Pre-requisites : Nur 201

Program Outcomes:
1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural and health sciences and humanities in the practice of nursing.
2. Perform safe, appropriate, and holistic care to individuals, families, population groups and community utilizing nursing process.
3. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care.
4. Practice nursing in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles.
5. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing and presenting using culturally-appropriate language.
6. Report/ document client care accurately and comprehensively.
7. Collaborate effectively with inter-, intra-, and multidisciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
8. Practice beginning management and leadership skills using systems approach in the delivery of client care.
9. Conduct research with an experienced researcher.
10. Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global developments in general, and nursing and health developments in particular.
11. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride in being a Filipino.
12. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes in health care delivery.
13. Uphold the nursing core values in the practice of the profession.
14. Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care.

Level II Outcomes:
1. Describe the health care delivery system and the nurse’s role in it.
2. Demonstrate ethico-moral legal responsibilities in the care of individual family and community.
3. Exhibit beginning skills in the provision of independent and collaborative nursing functions.
4. Discuss the role of economics as it influence on health and wellness.
5. Integrate the concept of growth and development in the care of clients.
6. Initiate beginning skills in the preparation of healthy and therapeutic diets in varied client cases.
7. Explain the dynamics of the disease process considering the pathophysiological basis and clinical manifestations of clients.
8. Design a plan that will focus on health promotion and risk reduction in managing client’s condition.
9. Utilize the nursing process in the care of the high-risk mother and child in the family.
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10. Imbibe the values cherished by the nursing profession such as love of God, respect, compassion, integrity and caring.

Course Outcomes: At the end of the subject course, given relevant situations/conditions, the student will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of physical, social, natural, health sciences and humanities in the care of individual and family in the community setting.
2. Provide safe, appropriate and holistic care to individuals and families in the community utilizing the family nursing process.
3. Apply guidelines and principles of evidence-based practice in the delivery of care to individual and family in the community setting.
4. Practice nursing in the community setting in accordance with existing laws, legal, ethical and moral principles.
5. Communicate effectively in speaking, writing, and presenting using culturally- appropriate language in the community setting.
6. Document care of individual and family accurately and comprehensively.
7. Work effectively in collaboration with inter-, intra-, and multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams in the care of individuals and family in the community.
8. Practice beginning management and leadership skills using systems approach in the delivery of care to individual and family.
9. Conduct research with an experienced researcher in the care of individual client and family in the community setting.
10. Engage in lifelong learning with a passion to keep current with national and global development in the care of individual and family in the community setting,
11. Demonstrate responsible citizenship and pride of being a Filipino.
12. Apply techno-intelligent care systems and processes to perform safe and efficient nursing activities for individual and family in the community
13. Adopt the nursing core values in the delivery of care to individuals and families
14. Apply entrepreneurial skills in the delivery of nursing care to individuals and families in the community setting.

Grading System:
Components Prelim Midterm Finals
Quiz 20% 20% 20%
Unit/Long Exam 20% 20% 20%
Papers and Presentations 20% 20% 20%
Recitation/Attendance 10% 10% 10%
Major Exam 30% 30% 30%
Total 100% 100% 100%

Final Grade: Prelim Grade (20%) + Midterm Grade (25%) + Final Grade (25%) + RLE (30%)

RLE = Quiz (25%) + Papers/Pres (10%) + Efficiency Rating (40%) + Pretest (5%) + Posttest (5%) + SHT (5%) + Graded PA (10%)
Classroom Policies:
1. Uniform – Students are expected to wear their proper uniform with ID and its prescribed lanyard.
2. Hair – Boys must have their proper haircut (preferably clean cut) and must free themselves from very conspicuous beard/mustache. Girls with long hair are expected to wear
headband or tie their hair.
3. Attendance – It must be strictly observed that students who commit three (3) consecutive unexcused absences will be dropped from the class. Tardy students shall also be subjected
to the same consequence in the following condition: (a) two-time tardiness is equivalent to one day of absence; (b) students who get out from the class before the time ends shall be
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considered tardy and shall also be subjected to the same consequence; and (c) 15 minutes after the time is given as a grace period for students not to be considered tardy. Students
must present an excuse letter signed by a parent or guardian stating the reason for tardiness/absence and must be noted by the dean of the College.
4. Academic Dishonesty – Cheating is a mortal sin for future nurses. Anyone caught cheating (by any means) shall face consequences upon the discretion of the teacher. Repeated
dishonesty cases shall be reported to the dean’s office for further actions.
5. Taking quizzes, seat works, classroom activities, etc. – Any student who fails to take any of the activity (for whatever reason) under this clause shall never be given the chance to
cope with the deficiency unless the reason is valid (upon the discretion of the teacher) and is noted by the dean.
6. Taking major examinations – Students who fail to take the examinations five (5) days after the scheduled examination date shall never be allowed to take the exam for whatever
purpose it may be unless, otherwise the dean allows it.
7. Submission of requirements – any requirement submitted two (2) days after the deadline shall never be accepted. No deduction system shall be imposed.
8. On the issue of respect – Any student who manifests any of the following disrespectful actions: a) leaving the classroom without notifying the teacher or without the teacher’s
approval; b) chattering with seatmate(s)/ classmate(s) while the discussion is on-going; c) and other actions which the teacher may find disrespectful, shall be subjected to
consequences upon the discretion of the teacher. Repetitive case of disrespect shall be reported to the dean’s office for further actions.
9. Cleanliness – the room and surrounding areas shall be kept clean and orderly. Nursing students are expected to be models of cleanliness and orderliness in the campus.
10. Other policies are contained in the signed Student Manual and Pink book.

References:

Cuevas, F.P. Public health nursing in the philippines. (10th ed.). Manila, Philippines: National League of Philippine Government Nurses Inc.

Freeman R.B. (1900). Community Health Nursing Practice, (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Co.

Maglaya, A. (2004). Community health nursing. (4th ed.). Quezon City, Philippines: C&E Publishing Inc.

Pillitteri, A. (2014). Maternal and child health nursing.(7th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Reyala, J.P. (2000).Community health nursing services in the philippines (9th ed.). Community Health Nursing Section, National League of Philippine Government Nurses, Inc. Manila

Villarama, R.S. (2009). Integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI), (Revised ed.). Quezon City, Philippines: C&E Publishing Inc.

Internet Sources

Course Outline and Timeframe:

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Period Week Days Topics

Overview of Public Health Nursing in the Philippines
Prelim 1-3 February 6 – The Health Care Delivery System
February 24, 2023 The Family
Midterm 4-6
February 27 – The Family Nursing Process
March 17, 2023
Records in Family Health Nursing
Finals 7-9 March 20 – April 7, DOH Programs Related to Family Health
2023 Public Health Laws

Learning Plan:

Course
Time Frame Specific Learning Outcomes Learning Topics Methods and Activities Assessment
Outcomes
Week 1-2 Discuss the global and national CLO 1 Overview of Public Health Nursing in the Philippines Lecture and interactive Objective Quiz
health situations CLO 2  Global and National Health Situations discussion
CLO 3  Definition and Focus Graded recitation
Define related terms CLO 9  Public Health Power point presentation
CLO 10  Community Health Individual journal entry
Outline the evolution of public  Public Health Nursing Journal entry / Week checking
health nursing n the country  Community Health Nursing (RLE)
 Standards of Public Health Nursing in the
Differentiate the various roles of Philippines RLE Efficiency Rating
a public health nurse
 Evolution of Public Health Nursing in the
Philippines
 Roles and Responsibilities of a community
Health Nurse

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Week 3-4 Identify the WHO goals CLO 1 The Health Care Delivery System Lecture and interactive Objective Quiz
CLO 2  World Health Organization discussion
Scrutinize the mission-vision and CLO 3  Millennium Development Goals Graded recitation
goals of the DOH CLO 4  Sustainable Development Goals Power point presentation
CLO 5  Philippine Department of Health Individual journal entry
Discuss the primary health care CLO 6  Mission-Vision Journal entry / Week checking
CLO 7  Historical Background (RLE)
Enumerate some examples of the  Local Health System and Devolution of Efficiency Rating
different levels of prevention Health Services RLE
Long Exam
 Classification of Health Facilities (DOH
Describe the universal health
AO – 0012A)
care
 Philippine Health Agenda 2010-2022
 Primary Health Care
 Brief History
 Legal Basis
 Definition
 Goals
 Elements
 Principles and Strategies
 Levels of Prevention
 Universal Health Care
 Legal Basis
 Background and Rationale
 Objectives and Thrusts
Week 5-6 Discuss the various concepts CLO 1 The Family Lecture and interactive Objective Quiz
related to family CLO 2  Family as Basic unit of the Society discussion
CLO 3  Types Graded recitation
Create a nursing care plan for the CLO 4  Functions and Developmental Stages Power point presentation
selected family CLO 5  Family Health Tasks Individual journal entry
CLO 6  Characteristics of a Healthy Family Journal entry / Week checking
Demonstrate appropriate nursing CLO 7 (RLE)
care for these clients CLO 8 Nursing Care Plan
CLO 9 RLE critiquing
CLO 10

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Week 7-12 Discuss the various concepts
related to family nursing process
Create a nursing care plan for the
selected family
Demonstrate appropriate nursing
care for these clients
Evaluate the interrelationships of
various organizations to family
health
Week 13 Discuss the types and importance
of various records for family
CLO 1 The Family Nursing Process Lecture and interactive Objective Quiz
CLO 2  Family Health Assessment discussion
CLO 3  Tools for Assessment (Initial Data Base, Graded recitation
CLO 4 Typology of Nursing Problems in Family Power point presentation
CLO 5 Nursing Practice, Family Health Task, Individual journal entry
CLO 6 Family Coping Index) Journal entry / Week checking
CLO 7  Family Data Analysis (Socio-economic and (RLE)
CLO 8 Cultural Characteristics, Home Nursing Care Plan
CLO 9 Environment, Family Health Status, Family RLE critiquing
CLO 10 Values and Health Practices)
CLO 13  Family Nursing Diagnosis Round table discussion Efficiency Rating
 Formulating Family Nursing Care Plan
 Priority Setting Long Exam
 Establishing Goals and Objectives
 Selecting Appropriate Family Nursing
Interventions / Strategies
 Implementing Family Care Plan
 Categories of Intervention (Promotive,
Preventive, Curative, Rehabilitative)
 Tools of Public Health Nurse (PHN bag and
contents, Principles and techniques in the
use of PHN bag
 Types of Family Nurse Contact (clinic visit,
Home visit, Group conference, Telephone
calls, Written communications)
 Family Health Care Researches
 Interpersonal Care in the Community
 Rural Health Unit Personnel
 LGUs
 Government Organizations (DSWD,
Nutrition Council, Population Commission)
 NGOs (Socio-civic organizations, Religious
organizations, Schools)
 Evaluation of family Nursing Care
 Evaluation Process and Outcomes
 Re-assessment
CLO 1 Records in Family Health Nursing Lecture and interactive Objective Quiz
CLO 2  Importance and Uses discussion
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health CLO 3  Types of Records and Reports Graded recitation

CLO 4 Power point presentation
Scrutinize sample records at the CLO 5 Individual journal entry
Barangay Health Stations CLO 6 Journal entry / Week checking
CLO 7 (RLE)
CLO 8 Records critique
CLO 9 RLE submission
CLO 10
CLO 13
Week 14-15 Report on the various DOH CLO 1 DOH Programs Related to Family Health Reporting Objective quiz
programs CLO 2  Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)
CLO 3  Integrated Management on Childhood Illnesses Group synthesis Rubrics: Reporting
Extract salient points of each of CLO 4 (IMCI)
the program CLO 5  Early Essential Intrapartal and Newborn Care RLE Long Exam
CLO 6 (EEINC)
Evaluate the program in the CLO 7  Newborn Screening
actual community CLO 8  BEmONC / CEmONC
CLO 9  Nutrition
CLO 10  MhGap
CLO 13
 Other Related Programs
Week 16-18 Summarize the salient points of CLO 1 Public Health Laws Lecture and interactive Objective quiz
the public health laws CLO 2  Magna Carta for Health Worker discussion
CLO 3  Sanitation Code Long Exam
CLO 4  Clean Air Act
CLO 5  Generic Act
CLO 6  National Health Insurance Act (PhilHealth)
CLO 7  National Blood Services Act
CLO 8  Laws on Notifiable Disease
CLO 9
 Senior Citizens Laws
CLO 10
 Revised Dangerous Drugs Law
CLO 13
CLO 14  Act on Cheaper Medicine
 Save the Children
 Violence Against Women
 Disaster Risk Reduction Management
 Rooming-In and Breastfeeding Act of 1992
(Milk Code)
 Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive
Health Law of 2012
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 Mandatory Infants and Children Immunization

Act of 2011
 Children Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015
 Children emergency Relief and Protection Act
of 2016
 Child and Youth Welfare Code of the
Philippines
 Tobacco Regulation Act of 2033
 Other Related Laws

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