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Modesto Junior College
NURSE 353 Course Outline
Effective Date: 05/05/2008
Printed On: 3/26/2007 4:19:35 PM
I. COURSE OVERVIEW
The following information is what will appear in the MJC 2008-2009 Catalog.
NURSE 353 - Vocational Nurse 4
9 Unit(s)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of NURSE 352.
Applies basic nursing knowledge to the care and needs of adult patients with disorders of the
reproductive system, during normal maternity nursing care and pediatric patients. Practical
experience will be gained in the acute hospital setting. Nursing leadership principles are introduced.
A-F Only. Materials fee required. Applicable to the Associate Degree.
II. LEARNING CONTEXT
Given the following learning context, the student who satisfactorily completes
this course should be able to achieve the goals specified in section III: Desired
Learning.
1. COURSE CONTENT
A. REQUIRED
A. Leadership Theory
1. Leadership within the scope of the Vocational Nursing
Practice Act.
2. Professional awareness and practice.
B. Diseases of the Reproductive System
1. Diagnostic tests for problems of the reproductive system
2. The reproductive cycle.
3. Disturbances in the reproductive cycle.
4. Infections of the female reproductive tract.
5. Disorders of the female reproductive system.
6. Cancer of the female reproductive system.
7. Problems of the female breast.
8. Inflammatory disorders of the male reproductive tract.
9. Disorders of the male genitalia.
10. Cancer of the male reproductive system.
11. Sexually transmitted diseases.
12. Family Planning
C. Maternal-Child Nursing
1. Maternity care
2. Conception and ovum development
3. Development of the embryo and fetus
4. Normal pregnancy
5. Prenatal care
6. Complications of pregnancy
7. Process of normal labor
8. Complications during delivery
9. Evaluation of fetal condition
10. Nursing care during the postpartum period
11. The normal newborn at birth
12. Nursing care of the newborn
13. Problems of the newborn
14. Low birth weight and premature birth
D. Care of the Pediatric patient
1. Growth and development of the child, newborn, infant,
preschool child, school-age child and adolescent
2. Pediatric nursing care of the hospitalized child
3. Common pediatric procedures
4. Common pediatric condition related to skin,
communicable diseases, muskelo-skeletal disorders,
neurological disorders, sensory disorders, gastrointestinal
disorders, respiratory disorders, cardiovascular disorders,
hematologic disorders and genitourinary disorders.
5. Child abuse
2. ENROLLMENT RESTRICTIONS
1. Prerequisite(s):
Satisfactory completion of NURSE 352
Prerequisite Skills
Before entering the course, the student will be able to:
1. Discuss the phases of the nursing process
2. Identify normal growth and development of the adult
3. Describe issues related to health promotion/protection and
adaptation to common health problems associated with the
aging process
4. Identify actions, side effects, and nursing implications of
selected medications
5. Apply principles of pharmacology for adminstration of
medications
6. Describe the characteristics of normal psychology relevant to
the emotional needs of patients
7. Describe legal and ethical principles affecting professional
nursing practice
8. Perform and assess the following skills as they relate to
various aspects of patient care.
3. HOURS OF INSTRUCTION PER TERM
Prorated Hours and Units
TYPE of HOURS
TERM HOURS UNITS EARNED
Lecture/Discussion
84
4.8
Lab/Studio/Activity
224
4.27
Total Units Earned:
9.07
4. TYPICAL METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
Instructors of this course might conduct the course using the following
methods:
Face-to-face education 1.
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Lecture
Collaborative learning experiences
Guided discussion
Audio-visual materials
Simulated lab activities
Case studies
Group activities
Role play
5. TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS
A. Quality: Assignments require the appropriate level of critical thinking
1. Review case studies for assigned disease process and / or care of the
perinatal patient and newborn and pediatric patient. Analyze data and
develop a plan for nursing care.
2. Access the patient's chart. Plan for individualized patient care,
implement plan of care and evaluate effects of care.
B. Quantity: Hours spent on assignments in addition to hours of instruction
(lecture hours)
1. Preparation for clinical includes clinical prep form, medication cards
and lab work analysis for each assigned patient.
2. Theory preparation includes reading assigned chapters and preparing
for weekly quizzes and tests.
6. TEXTS AND OTHER READINGS
A.Required Texts: Basic Nutrition and Diet Therapy, 11th Edition, Williams,
2004
Manual of Diagnostic & Laboratory Tests, 2nd Edition, Pagana, KK and
Pagana TJ, 2001
Comments: The division will provide
Tabers Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 19th Edition, Davis, 2001
Comments: The Division will provide
Nursing Care Plans, 6th Edition, Doenger & Moorhouse, 2004
Basic Pharmacology for Nurses, 12th Edition, Clayton, B. and Stock, Y.,
2001
Comments: The Division will provide
Nursing Drug Reference, 3rd Edition, Skidmore-Roth, 2004
Maternity Nursing, 8th Edition, Burroughs, 2001
Comments: The Division will provide
B. Other reading material:
III. DESIRED LEARNING
A. COURSE GOAL
As a result of satisfactory completion of this course, the student should
be prepared to:
plan, implement and evaluate care of selected adult patients with a
reproductive health care diagnoses, perinatal women and newborns, and
pediatric patients with acute and chronic diseases.
B. STUDENT LEARNING GOALS
Mastery of the following learning goals will enable the student to achieve
the overall course goal.
REQUIRED LEARNING GOALS
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, the student will be able to:
a.
Demonstrate knowledge of alterations in the adaptation
related to the reproductive system.
b. Discuss the adaptation needs and nursing interventions for the
patient experiencing disruptions of the reproductive system.*
c. Identify the nutritional needs of pregnancy and lactation.*
d. Describe the nursing interventions to promote adaptation
during the childbearing cycle.*
e. Describe the therapeutic/non-therapeutic effects of
pharmacological agents during the childbearing cycle and on
patients at various developmental stages.
i. Male/female reproductive
systems
ii. Labor and delivery
iii. Newborn nursery
iv. Postpartum
v. Pediatric patient
Clinical Objectives
a. Describe the nursing care to meet the adaptation needs of the
hospitalized adult and child.
b. Describe the physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, and
cultural needs of the adult and child patient and family.*
c. Identify the nutritional needs of selected patients.
d. Describe the therapeutic/non-therapeutic effects of
pharmacological agents on selected adult and pediatric
patients.
e. Demonstrate knowledge in the techniques of leadership and
supervision.
f. Provide a safe environment for clients by adhering to
overriding concerns.*
i. Accountability
ii. Physical jeopardy
iii. Emotional jeopardy
iv. Therapeutic communication
v. Asepsis
g. Implement the steps of the nursing process to provide care for
patients experiencing alterations related to
i. Physiological system/needs:
ii. Oxygenation
iii. Endocrine
iv. Fluids and electrolytes
v. Elimination
vi. Activity and rest
vii. Protection
viii. Neurological/senses
ix. Nutrition/metabolism
x. Blood/circulatory system
xi. Lymphatic system/immunity
xii. Respiratory system
IV. METHODS OF MEASURING STUDENT PROGRESS
A. FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
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7.
Satisfactory completion of classroom work which includes
exams, quizzes, and written assignments.
Satisfactory evaluation in clinical practicum.
Satisfactory completion of clinical course objectives.
Competency in the area of Clinical Rules and Regulations
(Overriding Concerns) and performance of clinical skills.
Consistent provision of safe care in the clinical practicum
with minimum faculty guidance.
Adequate preparation before clinical.
Completion of care plans and case studies.
B. SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT:
1. Final examination and clinical evaluation