SALEM STATE COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF NURSING – NUR315 COURSE SYLLABUS
I. TITLE: NUR315 ART & SCIENCE OF NURSING IV
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course builds upon the theory and nursing practice
presented in previous science and nursing courses. Life process will focus on the
development phase from the neonate through adolescence. The student will utilize
nursing process to study the professional nurse role in a pediatric setting.
III. COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the completion of this course, the student will:
A. describe human-environment field interactions between individuals and families
in the pediatric setting.
B. utilize nursing process to assess, plan, intervene and evaluate human-environment
field interactions in a pediatric setting.
C. utilize effective communication techniques in human-environmental field interactions, recognizing the values and beliefs of families from diverse cultures.
D. apply principles of teaching/learning in the communication of health information
to children and families.
E. describe the developmental stages of children and their application to the child’s health.
F. describe the various energy needs of infants and children and how they are
affected by nutrition and illness.
G. demonstrate professional accountability in the delivery of health care in a
pediatric setting.
H. discuss empowering parents to assist them in receiving health care for
their children.
I. integrate evidence based practice/nursing research into the practice of nursing in a pediatric setting.
J. begin to develop critical thinking within pediatric human environment fields.
K. explore ethical issues concerning human-environmental field interactions in pediatrics.
IV. FACULTY:
Full time faculty:
Donna Hills, Ed.D APN, (coord) HB 109 Ext. 6686
Kristine Ruggiero RN MSN CPNP HB 120 Ext 6832
Part time faculty:
Ruth Boland, RN, MSN
Judith Fabbri, RN, MSN, CPNP (spring only)
Carrie Googins, RN, BSN
Trudy Thompson, RN, MSN
Tessa Payne RN MSN PNP
Amy Olson RN MS
Alana Clements
Nadege Jean-Francois
V. PRE-REQUISITES: NUR310, NUR312, NUR313
CO-REQUISITES: NUR314
VI. GENERAL INFORMATION:
A. CURRICULUM PLACEMENT: Second semester junior year
B. CREDIT HOURS: 5.0 credit hours for theory and clinical.
C. TIME ALLOTMENTt: Theory: 5 hours per week for the quarter.
Clinical: 15 hours per week for the quarter.
D. ATTENDANCE POLICY:
1. Class: It is expected that students will attend all classes. Students are responsible for maintaining currency with all course requirements and announced or scheduled activities.
2. Clinical: Mandatory attendance. Clinical makeups are determined on a case by case situation by the coordinator and the clinical instructor.
E. EXAMINATIONS:
1. No make-up exams will be given for unexcused absences and students will receive a zero.
2. Determination of what constitutes an excused absence for an exam is the discretion of the coordinator.
F. ASSIGNMENTS:
1. All students must meet stated requirements,and are due on dates listed unless an extension has been granted (at the discretion of the faculty member). Assignments not received on due dates will be automatically reduced 5 points for each day late
2. All written work must adhere to APA format
G. CLINICAL:
1. DRESS CODE: Although the attire for clinical may vary according to agency policies, it is expected that all students dress appropriately in the clinical setting. Appropriate dress includes a school uniform, white hose, white shoes and a student name pin. Hair must be neat, dangling earrings are not allowed and all jewelry and cosmetics should be kept to a minimum. The school monogram (patch) is required and should be worn on the left shoulder on school uniform or lab coat.
2. NAILS: Acrylic nails are not allowed in the clinical setting. Nails must be
removed before attending clinical; wearing gloves is not an option.
3. CLINICAL AGENCIES:
Beverly Hosptial, Beverly, MA.
Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Childrens Hospital Medical Center, Boston, MA( Q 3 only)
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
North Shore Children’s Hospital, Salem, MA & / Marblehead Schools
Lawrence General Hospital, Lawrence, MA & Beverly Schools
Shriners Hospital, Boston, MA (spring only)
Spaulding Hospital, Boston, MA ( Q4 only)
H. POLICY PERTAINING TO DISABLED PERSONS:
“Salem State College is committed to non-discrimination of disabled persons as
specified in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.” A students who qualifies as a disabled person under the definition of this act should notify the faculty the first day of the course, so that reasonable modifications in course requirements may be made when applicable.
I. POLICY PERTAINING TO ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
As stated in the SSC Catalog, all forms of academic dishonesty are considered to be serious offenses. The SON takes academic integrity seriously and will apply appropriate sanctions to any and all instances of academic dishonesty. A definition of academic dishonesty shall be guided by, but not limited to, that found in the SSC Catalog and the SON Handbook of Academic Policies.
J. POLICY PERTAINING TO THE TESTING ENVIRONMENT
All students should arrive 5 min. prior to testing. All belongings including bags, books, jackets, caps, cellular phones, iPhones, PDA’s, IPOD’s, Bluetooths, Blackberries and any other electronic devices will be stored in the front of the classroom or such area designated by faculty. Cellular phones must be turned off and cannot be used as a calculator. Students should visit the restroom prior to the examination. No water bottles, coffee cups or other beverages are allowed on the desks while testing. Any graffiti found within the student’s immediate area will be investigated unless the student lets the faculty know it exists before the test. Any student observed looking at another student’s test will be asked to leave the test area and a grade of zero will be conferred for the examination (or quiz). No baseball caps or other hats can be worn during the testing situation.
K. POLICY PERTAINING TO THE USE OF PDA’S IN THE PEDIATRIC COURSE. Based upon a year long pilot study conducted by the SON, faculty are requiring all students from sophomore to senior level to purchase a PDA beginning with the fall 2008 semester. A letter dated July 24, 2008 was sent to all nursing students registered for the fall who have active SSC email addresses, explaining this policy and providing the website where the student can find info and purchase the Palm TX software.
L. POLICY PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE SON. The student is accountable for maintaining a working SSC email address which will be linked to the SON LIST SERV and used by both full time and part time clinical faculty. The SSC email address and only this address will be used for LIST SERV communication as well as communication between students and faculty.
VII. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Satisfactory completion of course objectives.
B. Satisfactory completion of math test by the end of second week of clinical
C. Satisfactory completion of writing assignments – weekly nursing worksheets and a case
study.
D. Satisfactory completion of clinical portion of course
E. Oral presentation of case study
F. Attainment of a grade of 74 or better on the average of all course exams.
G. Attainment of 900 or better on HESI exam (scores of less than 900 requires completion
of remedial work in order for the final grade to be entered).
VIII. TEACHING METHODOLOGY
A. Lecture/Discussion
B. A-V Media Resources
C. Case Studies
D. Clinical Conferences
IX. EVALUATION METHODOLGY
A. Theory
1. Two examinations (covering lecture material, assigned readings, audio-visual, and
CAI materials).
2. A final examination including cumulative material.
3. The HESI standardized exam.
4. Quizzes given on any lecture day when an exam is not previously scheduled. If a quiz is missed there will be no makeups and a grade of zero will be applied. The lowest quiz grade will be dropped.
5. Case study: a written comprehensive synthesis paper based on a selected patient the student has cared for in clinical (see specific criteria for details).
6. Oral Presentation: a 15- 20 min. oral presentation of the case study (see criteria for oral presentation).
7. Distribution of grades:
Exam I 20% Exam II 20%
Final examination will be cumulative 25 %
HESI Pediatric Exam 15%
Quizzes 5%
Case Study 10%
Oral Presentation 5%
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100%
8. Minimum Passing Grade Policy
a. Pediatric Exams: The minimum passing grade is a 74% on the cumulative average of the two exams, the final, the HESI exam and the quizzes. If a student fails to attain a 74% or above on the cumulative average of these exams, she/he cannot raise their grade with the case study; rather he/she will receive a C- for the course and petition to repeat the pediatric course.
b. HESI Exam: Students must attain a grade of 900 on the HESI test to pass the test. Failure to attain a 900 will result in mandatory remedial work.
c. The grades for the case study and oral presentation will be factored in
only after a passing grade on the exams has been achieved.
B. Practicum:
1. Prior to the third clinical week, students MUST achieve a grade of 80% or above on a
math test in order to continue in the clinical rotation.
2. Remedial work is available in the nursing lab for those needing review of basic math.
3. To pass clinical, the student must receive a Pass on the clinical evaluation tool (see evaluation tool)
X. EXAMINATION REVIEWS
A. A review session will be conducted prior to each exam as announced by faculty.
B. A post exam review will be conducted after an exam as deemed applicable by faculty.
C. During the post exam review, notebooks, writing implements or audiovisual recording
devices will not be permitted.
XI. REQUIRED TEXTS:
A. American Psychological Association. (2001). Publication manual of the American
Psychological Association. (5th ed.)
B. Ball, J. W. and Bindler, R. C. (2006). Child Health Nursing: Partnering with
children and families. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Prentice Hall.
(Please note: red cover; not blue)
C. Packet for Nur 315, available on line.
XII. RECOMMENDED RESOURCE(S)
A. Castillo, S.L. & Werner-McCullough, M. (2007). Calculating drug dosages: An interactive approach to learning nursing math (2nd ed). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Co.
[ This source includes a CD and workbook. The CD is also available in the nursing lab. For this semester, this resource will most likely not be available in the book store so use on line sources ie Amazon or FA Davis website .if you choose to purchase it. This is not required for purchase.]
XIII. OPTIONAL TEXTS:
A. Bindler, R.C. & Howry, L. (2005). Pediatric drug guide. New Jersey: Prentice Hall.