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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Pediatrics
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Course Prefix & Number: VNSG1234
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Section Number: 391
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Semester: Spring 17
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Semester Credit Hours: 2
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Lecture Hours: 32
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Lab Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): The study of childhood diseases and childcare from infancy through adolescence. Focus on the care of the well and the ill child utilizing the nursing process.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Level 1 and Level 2 for Spring admission.
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Leifer, Gloria. Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing. Elsevier; Saunders. 7th ed. 2015.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Theressa Borden, RN
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville HSC Suite 2411
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 x 4330
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E-mail Address:
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tjborden@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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4
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Unit Exams
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55%
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1
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Final Exam
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25%
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1
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OBS assignment, case studies, presentations
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20%
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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1. The student will be able to identify normal growth and development of the child from infancy through adolescence
2. The student will be able to identify the more common disease conditions and health problems and the nursing care appropriate for that aged child.
3. Define nutritional and safety needs of the child from infancy to adolescence.
4. Utilize the nursing process to plan the care for specific conditions for a sick child.
5. Describe the impact of cultural and ethnic influences on the nursing process as related to childcare issues.
6. Describe the procedure involved in the discharge planning process of the hospitalized child.
WECM Outcomes:
- Identify safety principles related to childcare; discuss primary nursing care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease
2. Apply concepts of growth and development to the care of pediatric patients utilizing the nursing process
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Attendance is expected in all VNSG courses. Students in an 8 week theory course are allowed one absence only during the course.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Class will meet on Wednesday (Corinth) and Thursday (Gainesville) beginning January 18, 2017 beginning at 0800. Final exam will be given the week of March 5th.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6 2017.
DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
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
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. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2014-2015/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook. Vocational Nursing students also have Student Handbook with specific guidelines for the Vocational Nursing Program. Each student is given a handbook the first day of class. The course syllabus is available on CANVAS under the individual courses.
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Theressa J Borden, RN
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Office Location:
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Gainesville HSC Suite 2411
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 x 4330
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E-mail Address:
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tjborden@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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O. John Maduko, MD
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Office Location:
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Gainesville HSC Suite 2420
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 x 4322
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E-mail Address:
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omaduko@nctc.edu
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