Practicum III Pediatrics

Course Lecturer Name(s):  Salisha Phillip, BSN

Course Lecturer(s) Contact Information:  444-4175, EXT.3021 (sphill10@sgu.edu)

Course Lecturer(s) Office Hours:  Mondays (11:00 AM – 2:00PM) and Tuesdays 9:00 AM - Noon 

Course Director Office Hours:  Monday (10:00 AM – Noon; 2:00 PM -4:00PM)

Course Lecturer(s) Office Location:  Leeward Hall, downstairs

Course Director Office Location: Leeward Hall, downstairs

Course Support:   CECILIA George McSween cgeorge@sgu.edu, ext. 3095 and Kandis Roberts, KRobert3@sgu.edu, ext. 3769

Course Management tool: To learn to use Sakai, the Course management tool, access the link https://apps.sgu.edu/members.nsf/mycoursesintro.pdf

Course Description: 

This course is an introduction to the field of pediatric nursing in the practice setting relating the theory to the skills necessary to care for children and adolescents during adaptive and maladaptive states.  Students will have dedicated clinical experiences in community based and pediatric setting.  Students will also be exposed to clinical laboratory experiences including refinement of psychomotor skills and simulation activities related to pediatric nursing.  The clinical course allows the application of nursing skills, knowledge, and critical thinking necessary for safe effective nursing care of pediatric populations.

Course Objectives: 

Demonstrate knowledge of the conditions common to children within the Caribbean and wider community.  Utilize appropriate health assessment, communication and critical inquiry skills and to deliver care to this population.  Demonstrate knowledge of the needs of the child in respect to physical, social, mental and emotional development.  Show understanding and collaboration in terms of the role of the parent and significant others in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating children’s care.  Apply evidence-based findings and ethical considerations of the care of children.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Obstetrics

1. Apply nursing and other scientific knowledge skills and attitudes to provide safe and effective care to the childbearing family.
2. Demonstrate use of the nursing process to deliver care during the ante-partum, intrapartum and postpartum periods to the mother and family.
3. Apply the ethical legal framework and provide nursing care to the Child Bearing Family while following established protocols and standards.
4. Report collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to establish policies and program to affect child bearing and rearing practices and population growth.

Pediatrics

1. Describe the basic concepts of nursing including healthcare delivery, critical thinking, ethical decision making, nursing process, health education, health promotion, and health assessment.
2. Choose appropriate assessment tools and techniques as the basis for delivering nursing care.
3. Identify characteristics of chronic conditions and implications for people with chronic conditions and for their families
4. Compare and contrast alternative approaches and priorities of care dependent on the patient’s needs.

Program Outcomes Met By This Course:

NPO- 1.  Integrates nursing and health care knowledge, skills and attitudes to provide safe, ethical and effective patient centered nursing care, representing the patients’ preferences, values, and needs within the context of their families, communities and the health care delivery system. (Nursing practice)  

NPO- 2. Demonstrate a level of professionalism that is congruent with the inherent values, ethics and behaviors of the discipline of nursing. (Professional conduct)

NPO- 3. Engages the patient to understand the link between health promotion strategies and health outcomes across the life cycle. (Health promotion and maintenance of wellness)

NPO- 6.  Utilizes appropriate communication and interpersonal skills to engage in, develop and disengage from therapeutic relationships with individuals and groups. (Communication)

NPO- 7. Utilizes critical thinking skills and professional judgment to inform decision-making in the delivery of health care. (Clinical decision making and intervention)

NPO- 8.  Identifies one’s own professional development needs by engaging in reflective practice in the context of lifelong learning and to participate in processes to shape the health care delivery systems and advance the profession. (Professional reflection and visioning)

SAS Grading Scale: Grades will be assigned as follows:

A  = 89.5% or better

B+ = 84.5 - 89.4%

B  = 79.5 - 84.4%

C+ = 74.5 - 79.4%

C = 69.5 - 74.4%

D = 64.5 - 69.4%

F = 64.4% or less 

Course Materials:

Text: See SAKAI

Supplementary Readings/Resources: See SAKAI

Course Grading Requirement:

Assignment	Percentage
Clinical Learning Rubric	5
Clinical Objective Rubric	5
Self-Assessment Rubric	5
Punctuality/Professionalism	5
Journals	5
Care- Plan	10
Quizzes/Skills  Checkoff	10
Midterm	25
Final	30
Total	100

Course Requirements:

Students will be required to:

1. Attend all Hospital/Clinical rotations;
2. Conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, including being respectful to the opinions of others;
3. Listen carefully to instructions given.  If you go not understand, ask the instructor, preceptor or mentor;
4. Bring the necessary supplies required for clinical practice (pen, notepad, stethoscope, second hand watch)

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Course Schedule:

Week One	Introduction to Maternity and Obstetric equipment
Week Two	Obstetric and GYN History Taking   EDC Birth wheel
Week Three	Nutrition for child Bearing families
Week Four	Prenatal Assessment (Fundal check, breast assessment, pad assessment).
Week Five	Medication Calculation Review
Week Six	Medication Administration (subcutaneous, Intramuscular, Intravenous)
Week Seven	Fetal Monitoring of Woman in Labor
Week Eight	M   I   D   T   E   R   M
Week Nine	Complications of Pregnancy (cord complication, preeclampsia, Placentia Previa , Abruptio Placenta)
Week Ten	Apgar Scoring
Week Eleven	Vaccination , Newborn assessment, medication administration(Hep-B, eye ointment )
Week Twelve	Maternal and Child Nutrition (diet and Breastfeeding)
Week Thirteen	Post- Natal Assessment, identification of early signs of Maternal distress  (heamorrhage)
Week Fourteen	Family Planning and Child Spacing
Week Fifteen	Review of Materials/ Med Math
Week Sixteen	F     I     N     A     L

Pediatrics 

Week One	Social, Cultural, religious influences on Child Health Promotion
Week Two	Communication & Physical Assessment of the child.  Pain Assessment & Management in children
Week Three	Health problems in newborn, infant, toddler, preschool & adolescent
Week Four	Hereditary influences on Health Promotion
Week Five	Psychosocial issues, behavioral disorders and issues, neglect, abuse
Week Six	Care of the child with chronic illness or disability
Week Seven	Medication Administration
Week Eight	M   I   D   T   E   R   M
Week Nine	The child with Renal Dysfunction
Week Ten	Cardiovascular disease in children
Week Eleven	Endocrine Dysfunction in children
Week Twelve	Gastrointestinal Dysfunction in children
Week Thirteen	Children with Respiratory Dysfunction
Week Fourteen	The child with immunologic alteration.  Active/passive immunity. Prevent the spread of organisms
Week Fifteen	The child with Neurological disorders
Week Sixteen	F     I     N     A     L