NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:

Maternal-Neonatal Nursing

Course Prefix & Number: 

VNSG 1230

Section Number: 

310

Semester/Year:

Fall

2017

Semester Credit Hours:

2

Lecture Hours:

32

Lab Hours:

0

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

A study of the biological, psychological, and sociological concepts applicable to basic needs of the family including childbearing and neonatal care. Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. Topics include physiological changes related to pregnancy, fetal development, and nursing care of the family during labor and delivery and the puerperium.

                                                       

Course Prerequisite(s): All Level 1 VNSG courses

TEXTBOOKS

     Leifer, G. (2015) Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing, Textbook and Workbook, (7th Ed.)

St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

     Vocational Nursing Student Handbook, North Central Texas College

EVOLVE resources

Evolve Introduction to Maternal and Pediatric Nursing EAQ (COURSE ID 154289_tedwards118_1010)

 

             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Cathy Carney, MSN RN

Campus/Office Location:

HSB 2428 F

Telephone Number:

940-668-7731 ext. 4371

E-mail Address:

ccarney@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

1pm-4pm

8am-10am online

5:30pm-6:00pm

1pm-4pm

 In clinical

In clinical

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

Discuss human reproduction and fetal development as related to the normal aspects of childbearing; identify common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods; and relate characteristics of the normal newborn and associated nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs utilizing the nursing process.

 

Discuss human reproduction and fetal development as related to the normal aspects of childbearing; identify common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods; and relate characteristics of the normal newborn and associated nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs utilizing the nursing process.

 

Discuss human reproduction and fetal development as related to the normal aspects of childbearing; identify common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods; and relate characteristics of the normal newborn and associated nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs utilizing the nursing process.

 

Discuss human reproduction and fetal development as related to the normal aspects of childbearing; identify common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods; and relate characteristics of the normal newborn and associated nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs utilizing the nursing process.

 

Discuss human reproduction and fetal development as related to the normal aspects of childbearing; identify common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods; and relate characteristics of the normal newborn and associated nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs utilizing the nursing process.

GRADING CRITERIA

Grades are calculated as followed:

 

A

100-90

B

89-80

C

79-77

F

Below 77

 

# of Graded Course Elements

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

5

Unit Exams

65%

1

Comprehensive Final

25%

10

Assignments:

(5) NCLEX quizzes

(5) Discussion Boards

(10% total)

5%

5%

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

 

Week 1:  Review Syllabus and Course Objectives

(Oct 16-22)           Review Chapter 1-4 Lecture recordings online

                   Attend online meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:00pm.

Note:(An extra week of preparation was implemented for Unit 1 due to Canvas issues)

Week 2: (Oct 23-29) Complete NCLEX assignment and any Discussion

Boards by Sunday 11:59pm

Unit 1 Exam over Chapters 1-4 on campus Sunday (time TBA)

Week 3: (Oct 30-Nov 5) Review Chapter 5 Lecture recordings online

                   Attend online meeting

                   Complete discussion boards/NCLEX assignment by Sunday 2359

Unit 2 Exam over Chapter 5 online by Sunday (2359)

Week 4: (Nov 6-12) Review Chapters 6-8 Lecture recordings online

                   Complete discussion boards/ NCLEX assignment by Sunday 2359

                   Attend online meeting

Unit 3 Exam over Chapters 6, 7, 8 on campus Sunday (time TBA)

Week 5: (Nov 13-19) Review Chapters 9-11 Lecture recordings online

                   Complete discussion boards/ NCLEX assignment by Sunday 2359

                   Attend online meeting

Unit 4 Exam over Chapters 9, 10, 11 on campus Sunday (time TBA)

Week 6: (Nov 20-26) Review Chapters 12-14 Lecture recordings online

                   Complete discussion boards/ NCLEX assignment by Sunday 2359

                   Attend online meeting

Unit 5 Exam over Chapters 12, 13, 14 online by Sunday 2359

Week 7: (Nov 27-Dec 2) Attend final online meeting/course review Wednesday

                             Prepare for final exam/Review final jeopardy

                   Complete Comprehensive NCLEX assignment by Sunday 2359

Week 8: (Dec 3) Final Exam on campus Sunday (time TBA)

 

**Please use this outline as your final guide for all due dates and times. No late work will be accepted per student handbook and your course syllabus. There will be eight online conferences throughout this course. These are optional, however if you fail an exam you will be expected to attend. Please plan accordingly. ***

 

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. As an online course, it is expected that students log into their accounts and access course content a minimum of two hours weekly.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 9th, 2017.

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).

Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc.  Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321.  Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________     

 

o         Communication

o         Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

o         American History

 

o         Government/Political Science

o         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

 


REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

o            Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

o           Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

X         WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion.  Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty.  See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

  • ) If cheating or plagiarism occurs, all involved participants will receive a “0” on that test or assignment. 
  • 2) Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of these rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies.

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of LVN Coordinator:

Theressa Borden, BSN RN

Office Location:

HSB

Telephone Number:

 (940) 668-7731, ext. 4330

E-mail Address:

tjborden@nctc.edu

Name of Department Chair:

Dr. Jane Leach, RNC, CNE

Telephone Number:

(940) 668-7731, ext. 4330

Office Location:

 HSB 2428 L

Telephone Number:

 940-668-7731 Ext. 4374

E-mail Address:

 jleach@nctc.edu

 

 

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