Section B: Course Outline Week Objectives Content Outline Specific Course Activity Student Assignments 1 CLO 1, 2, 6 CLO 1, 2 CLO 7, 9, 10 CLO 3, 4, 6 CLO 4, 6 Discuss theories of caring and holism as they apply to the nursing care of women as they transition through the life cycle. Discuss the social, political, economic, and cultural trends that impact women’s and newborns’ health. Identify and explore the role of the as advocate, provider, manager, delegator and coordinator of therapeutic care for women, neonates and their families. Discuss the impact of cultural, ethical, legal, gender, social and economic issues related to health care and client rights of women, newborns and their families Assess and provide patients contraceptive care. Analyze the nurse’s role in teaching and counseling clients about infertility and genetics. Contemporary nursing care and current health care issues - Family Centered Care -Complementary and Alternative - Health care/medicine (CAM) - nursing practice (EBPs) Healthy People 2010: Blueprint for Action -Increasing quality and years of healthy life -Eliminating health disparities (WIC, Medicaid, Newborn and Mothers Health Protection Act, Family and Medical Leave Act) Women’s health: Common infections Social issues in health Violence against women Sexuality and Fertility -Medication Free Contraception -Barrier Methods -Hormonal Methods -Sterilization -Surgical/Medical Termination of Pregnancy Assessments and Treatment Options for Infertility Review of Syllabus, Learning Outcomes, and Assignments Ward & Hisley: Maternal-Child Nursing Care Chapter 1- 3 Chapter 5 & 6 Chapter 11, p 315-22; 345-7 ATI Content Mastery Series Nursing ATI chapters 1-3 Pearson Hall Real Nursing Skills Maternal-Newborn and Women’s Health Nursing Skills:: Health Assessment Teaching Self-Breast exam Control
CLO 9 Identify potential alternatives to childbearing for the infertile couple Surrogacy and adoptions 2 CLO 4 CLO 1, 3,4 CLO 3, 4 CLO 4, 5 CLO 4, 8 Discuss fetal growth & development. Understand the nurse’s role in minimizing threats to the developing fetus. Discuss developmental stages of adapting to pregnancy and the taking on of parenting roles within the family. Identify the importance of assessment, history taking and establishing a therapeutic relationship in providing care to in the prenatal care setting. Describe physiologicalchanges that occur during pregnancy and their etiologies Conception and development of the embryo and fetus Preparation for Parenthood Nurse’s Role in Prenatal Evaluation Physiological Changes During Pregnancy Self Care during Pregnancy ASSIGNMENT: Describe prenatal tests done and rationale for test: (When are tests done?) FetoProtein -Ultrasound -Glucose screen -Fetal fibronectin Describe the following tests, when they are done, and the significance of the results. -Kick Count -NST -BPP OB Exam #1 (covers week 1 lecture) Ward &Hisley: Chapter 7- 11 ATI Content Mastery Series Nursing ATI chapters 4-8 Maternal Tasks and Role Transition (pg. 208- Table 8-5) Paternal Adaptation to Pregnancy (pg. 209) Other student Resources include: Hesi Textbook Tests online at ATI or Hesi Evlove ATI Unproctored Test Homework: (due on week 2 during class) Newborn
Develop a concept map that shows how nurses can improve pregnancy outcomes and reduce maternal mortality. 2 (Cont) CLO 1, 2, 4, 5 CLO 1, 7, 8, CLO 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 CLO 7,8,9 CLO 4,5,8 CLO 3, 5, 6 CLO 4, 6 Outline a prenatal schedule and describe the importance of prenatal care. Describe holistic approaches to achieve optimal healthy pregnancy. Identify the signs of pregnancy and methods to manage the common associated discomforts. Discuss the special considerations in giving care to the pregnant adolescent. Describe nutritional requirements for women during pregnancy, identify clients with special nutritional needs and discuss strategies for effective client teachings. Recognize signs of impending complications of pregnancy and discus interventions to decrease morbidity and mortality. Identify complications of pregnancy and describe fetal surveillance tests to evaluate fetal well being. Prenatal Assessment and Care Promoting a Healthy Pregnancy Early Signs & Anticipatory Teachings Adolescent Pregnancy and Nutritional Needs Maternal Nutrition Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Danger During Pregnancy Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During Pregnancy -Prenatal Loss -Hemorrhagic Disorders -Preterm Labor Review Table 10-6 (pg. 282)-Example of a Prenatal Care Map Pearson Hall Real Nursing Skills Maternal-Newborn & Women’s Health Nursing Skills: Prenatal Care Videos
CLO 5, 7, 9 Plan nursing assessments and interventions for the experiencing complications of pregnancy. -Premature Rupture of Membranes -Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy DIC -Multiple Gestation -Infections -Inflammatory Diseases 2(cont) CLO 4, 5 CLO 2, 4,5, 7, 10 Identify assessment modalities for evaluating fetal well-being. Discuss partner abuse common during pregnancy and plan nursing interventions when abuse is suspected. -Rh Isoimmunization -Cardiovascular -Diabetes Psychiatric Complications During Pregnancy Substance Abuse Antepartum Nursing Assessment -Chorionic Villus Sampling -Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling -Amniocentesis -Ultrasonography -Kick Counts -Fetal Biophysical Profile -Nonstress Test -Acoustic Stimulation -Contraction Stress Test Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy Homework Reflection: What are the characteristics of reassuring and FHR patterns by EFM? Other student Resources include: ATI Videos ATI unproctored test
CLO 4, 5,6 3 (Cont) Recognize intrapartal complications and provide the appropriate expected nursing management. Demonstrate critical thinking abilities in synthesizing and applying knowledge in the care of women and newborns. Caring for the Woman Experiencing Complications During Labor and Birth Maternal: -Hypertensive Disorders -Diabetes Fetal: -Fetal malpresentation -Shoulder dystocia -Cephalopelvic disproportion -Multiple gestation -Non-reassuring FHR patterns Obstetrical Emergencies -Placenta previa -Placental abruption -Rupture of uterus -Umbilical cord prolapse Homework Reflection: Describe Bishop’s score and explain its significance. Other Student Resources Include: HESI Textbook ATI Videos: Intrapartum Case Studies online at EVOLVE.com ATI unproctored test 4 CLO 4, 5 CLO 4, 5 Discuss measures implemented to ensure safety for mother and infant. Describe the physiological and psychological changes that in the postpartal woman. Ensuring Safety for the Mother and Infant Care of the New Family: -Maternal Assessment -Maternal Physiological Adaptations -Maternal Teachings to prevent complications Assignment ATI Practice Tests A & B with minimum of 100% score OB Exam #3 (covers weeks 3 & 4 lectures) Ward &Hisley:
CLO 4, 5 CLO 4, 5 CLO 4, 5, 7,9, 10 CLO 8 CLO 8, 9,10 CLO 4, 5 CLO 4, 5 Plan nursing interventions to prevent postpartum complications. Provide nursing interventions during postpartum emergencies. Plan a holistic nursing care for the postpartal woman and her family including strategies for home follow-up care. Implement nursing plan to promote optimal breastfeeding or formula feeding outcomes for the mother and her infant. Design comprehensive postpartal discharge planning and teaching. Identify and describe physical assessment for neonates. Discuss normal neonatal patterns of behavior during the first several hours after birth. Postpartum Hemorrhage, Hematomas and Infection Recovery and Self-care During Puerperium Postpartum Depression/Psychosis Facilitating Infant Nourishment: Making Informed Choices Community Resources for the New Family Newborn Physiologic Responses to Birth Nursing Assessment of Describe tests done during the neonatal hospital stay and rationale: Bili screen& Bilirubin lab test Coombs lab test Newborn metabolic screen Hearing screen Chapter 15-19 ATI Content Mastery Series Nursing ATI chapters 15-20 4(cont) CLO 4,5, 6 CLO 4, 5 Identify the components of the immediate newborn care to promote maternal-newborn bonding and prevent neonatal complications. Provide nursing care for high-risk newborns and newborn complications. Care: Normal Newborn Care: High Risk Other Student Resources Include: ATI Videos Tests online at ATI or HESI EVOLVE
CLO 1, 7 interventions for selected cases, including high risk cases. Describe health promotion and disease prevention concepts for children and families across the life cycle. Child with a respiratory condition Child with gastrointestinal condition Child with immunological or infectious condition with cardiovascular condition Read Ward &Hisley Chapters 24, 25, 26 and 27 ATI Book: Nursing Care of Children Edition 8.0 Chapters 16-20, 22 & 23, 35-38. 2/6 (Cont) CLO 6 CLO 9 CLO 4, 5,7 CLO 10 Identify principles, concepts, research and evidenced based findings from a variety of sources including the pharmaceutical, biological, psychosocial, and behavioral sciences for inclusion when planning nursing care for pediatric populations and their families. Identify the role of the in the care of children and families in relation to the provider, manager, and coordinator of therapeutic care. Analyze family structures, coping mechanisms, roles, relationships, and stages for use in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. Identify community resources and referrals appropriate for children with major health problems and special health care needs. You can access the Medi-Sim case studies at any computer inside the library. On the desktop, find the Nursing Skills Software folder; Double on that icon and locate Medi-Sim Pediatric Nursing 1 and 2. Double click on Medi-Sim Pediatric Nursing and follow directions and instructions. Please submit the following case studies: Medi-Sim: Pediatric Nursing 2 that includes the following: An infant with congenital heart disease A preschooler hospitalized with Cystic Fibrosis A school-aged with Leukemia A toddler with Respiratory Difficulties. Please print the results page of all case studies with 100% score.
CLO 10 for use in planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. Identify community resources and referrals appropriate for children with major health problems and special health care needs Double click on Pediatric Nursing and follow directions and instructions. Please print the results page of all case studies with 100% score. 4 or 8 CLO 4, 5 CLO 1, 7 Analyze potential and actual problems to the health and of children and families and plan age-appropriate nursing interventions for selected cases, including high risk cases. Describe major health promotion and disease prevention concepts for children and families across the life cycle. Gordon’s conceptual framework, the nursing process, evidenced based practice, therapeutic communication, teaching/learning and role development in the therapeutic care of pediatric patients: Child with renal, urinary tract or reproductive condition Child with hematological condition Child with cancer Child with chronic condition or the dying child Exam #3 (covers week 7 lecture) and includes Peds Med math problems Read Ward &Hisley Chapters 32, 33, 34 and 35 ATI Book: Nursing Care of Children Edition 8.0 Chapters 11, 21, 24-26, 39-41. 4/8 (Cont) CLO 6 CLO 9 Identify principles, concepts, research and evidenced based findings from a variety of sources including the pharmaceutical, biological, psychosocial, and behavioral sciences for inclusion when planning nursing care for pediatric populations and their families. Identify the role of the nurse in the care of children and families in relation to the ATI Practice for Nursing Care of Children Forms A & B must be submitted this week with a score of 100% each. ATI Unproctored Tests for Nursing Care of Children Form A & B. Please submit practice tests with scores of 100%