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                        4.         Formulate teaching plans based upon outcomes with consideration given biological, psychological, spiritual, cultural, developmental, environmental, and economic factors. (III)

                        5.         Document and communicate positively and appropriately with multidisciplinary team. (V)

                        6.         Participate in the evaluation of outcomes in implementing change (V)

                        7.         Promote ethical, legal and professional awareness and responsibility in others. (I – V)

                        8.         Use established guidelines in prioritizing and organizing nursing care. ( II-IV )

                        9.         Demonstrate caring. (IV)

                        10.       Demonstrate knowledge of patient rights and responsibilitues. ( I-V)

6.         EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

            To pass this course a student must:

            a.         achieve an average of 76% or above on exams given in the theory portion of the course.

            b.         achieve an average of 76% or above on all clinical/academic papers which will be calculated into the theory  portion of the grade once the theory portion has been achieved at 76% or above.

            c.         receive a satisfactory evaluation for clinical performance.

            Upon successful completion of all above items, a course grade will be calculated with percentages as follows:

                        Theory = 80% of course grade                         Clinical = 20% of course grade           

            Three (3) written tests =                25% each          **Care Plan                                      20%             

*Designated ERI testing                5%                          Pediatric

                                                                                                                         Or

                                                                                          Teaching Plan                                    20%

                                                                                          Skills                                                 S/U

                                                                                          Supplemental Clinical Experience       S/U

* Students passing (achieve at or above national average) ERI testing on first attempt will receive the full 5%.

   Students passing on the second attempt along with written documentation of   remediation to the instructor will receive 3%.

   Students not passing after 2 attempts will receive 0%.

            **One (1) care plan must be submitted in either N117 or N118

            Grading Scale
            Raw Score Range                     Letter Grade

                    93 to 100                                   A

                    85 to   92                                   B

                    76 to   84                                   C

                    69 to   75                                   D

                      0 to   68                                   F

            Special Remarks:

            It is the philosophy of the nursing faculty that students are adult learners. Conferences are available on request for enhancing theory comprehension, clinical interventions and test review.

            A passing grade of 76% or above is necessary to pass the course. When a student has failed (less than 76%) or withdrawn from a course, the student is ineligible to continue in the program or until the course is repeated and a satisfactory grade is achieved.

            For complete information regarding failure/continuation/readmission see Failure/Continuation/Readmission Policies in the Nursing Student Handbook.

            Each exam grade will be calculated as a percent and carried out to the nearest hundredth. The final course grade will be rounded off to an even number.

            The tardiness policy as listed in the Nursing Student Handbook will be followed.

            Punctuality is essential.  Students must report to the class/clinical site at or before the time designated for the experience.  In the case of tardiness, students are required to notify the instructor prior to the time scheduled for the class/clinical experience.

            Assignments/Missed Exams:  It is the student's responsibility to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments.  If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed.  Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist.

            Test Taking:

            1.         Retaking the same test, for any reason, is not permitted.

            2.         Ten percent will be deducted from original grade if a test is taken after the scheduled time.  Final exams must be taken at scheduled time.

            3.         Papers or extra assignments cannot be completed to raise a test grade, test average, or course grade to 76%.

7.         TOPICAL OUTLINE:

            Outline View

            I.          Overview of pediatric nursing

            II.         Growth and development

·        Theories

·        Growth and development from infancy through adolescence

            III.       Health promotion and maintenance

·        Immunizations

·        Safety

·        Play

·        Nutrition

·        Anticipatory guidance

·        Non-accidental trauma

·        Family centered care

·        Cultural/Ethnic considerations

·        Teaching and learning with Children and their families

            IV.       Nursing care of pediatric clients

·        Assessment

·        Diagnostic studies

            V.        Reaction to illness/hospitalization

·        Nursing diagnosis

·        Pediatric variations of nursing interventions

·        Medication administration

·        Evaluation

            VI.       Common illnesses/disorders of childhood including signs and symptoms

·        Communicable diseases

·        Disorders of development

·        Integumentary disorders

·        Gastrointestinal disorders

·        Musculoskeletal disorders

            VII.      Clinical Outline

                        1.         Assess

                        2.         Analyze

                        3.         Plan for appropriate nursing care of pediatric clients

                        4.         Implement

                        5.         Evaluate Care

8.         METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:

            To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, computer assessment testing and case studies. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.

9.         ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

            The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity.  Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook and outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook.  Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism and unauthorized collaboration, falsification, abuse of academic materials, and personal misrepresentation.  It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty.  If an instructor determines that an act of academic/ clinical dishonesty has taken place, the student(s) will receive a zero for the test or assignment.  This grade penalty will result in a failing grade in lecture or clinical and dismissal from the program.  Conditions for readmission to the program may be specified by the Department Chair/Coordinator.

10.       ADA NOTICE:

            Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information.