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Course Syllabus

Course Name: Adult Health Nursing I

Course Number: 0702206

The University of Jordan Course Syllabus Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center


SCHOOL OF NURSING

COURSE SYLLABUS

DEPARTMENT: CLINICAL NURSING

[SEMESTER ACADEMIC YEARI]

FIRST SEMESTER 2017/2018

THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN

The mission of The University of Jordan is to apply and promote the concepts of quality assurance

efficiently and effectively, to control performance and evolve administrative procedures in order to

develop distinctive educational, administrative and research system through applying modern quality

assurance methodologies that achieve the mission of The University of Jordan and its objectives.

THEVISION OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

To be a leading, global school in the areas of nursing education, research, and community service.

THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING

The School of Nursing dedicates itself to improve health and wellbeing of society through preparing

professional nurses to provide quality nursing care, conduct research and provide community service.

The school provides a model learning environment that encourages life-long learning, innovation, and

professional and personal development.

SCHOOL OF NURSING’S CORE VALUES

Our values are derived from the Islamic Arabic heritage and the nursing profession which include:

integrity, equality, and justice; transparency and accountability; innovation and excellence;

leadership and teamwork; discipline; response; and most importantly caring.



1 Course title Adult Health Nursing I

2 Course number 0702206

3 Credit hours (theory, practical) 3credit hours (Theory)

Contact hours (theory, practical) 3 contact hours (Theory)/ week

4. Class room: Nursing school building/Class room number 4

4 Prerequisites/co-requisites Introduction to adult health nursing (0702204)

5 Program title BSc in nursing program

6 Program code 07

7 Awarding institution The University of Jordan

8 School School of Nursing

9 Department Clinical Nursing

10 Level of course Second year

11 Year of study and semester(s) 2017/2018-Second semester

12 Final Qualification BSc

13 Other department(s) involved in

teaching the course

None

14 Language of Instruction English

15 Date of production/revision January 28th 2018

16. Course Coordinator:

Name: Maysoon S. Abdalrahim

Office number: School of Nursing/ 1st. floor / office number 117

Office hours: Sunday-Tuesday and Thursday from 10 to 12 or by appointment

Phone numbers: :+962-5355000, ext. 23185

Email addresses: [email protected]

7. Other instructors:

Dr. Ruqyya Zeilani

Dr. Ammer Hasanain

Dr. Ahmad Akel

8. Course Description:

This course is sequel to the Introduction to Adult Health Nursing course. It introduces students to the

conditions that affect the functional health patterns of an adult patient. It focuses on the bio-psycho-

social responses of adults to actual and high risk conditions that affect their functional health

patterns. The nursing process will be used as a framework to formulate nursing diagnoses and

identify nursing interventions directed towards promoting, maintaining and restoring the health of

adults and their families.

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9. Course aims and outcomes:

A- Aims:

To introduce the students to the nursing care of patients with acute and chronic conditions that affect

the functional health patterns of an adult patient. B- Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs): Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to…

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

ILO 1: Demonstrate competency in performing and providing the role of a professional nurse in quality care provision for individuals, families, and groups.

Specific Course Objectives

1.1- Define the key concepts related to the alteration in the functional health

patterns of adult patients diagnosed with endocrine, GI, Haematological,

and renal disorders.

1.2- Recall the anatomy, physiology and the assessment techniques of the adult

patients with alteration in endocrine, GI, Haematological, and renal

disorders.

1.3- Recall the pathophysiology of the conditions related to alteration in

ndocrine, GI, Haematological, and renal disorders.

1.4- Apply the nursing process in meeting the needs of adult patients

Relevant Competency (JNC)

1. Client cantered care

2. Quality improvement

Evaluation Methods

Multiple choice questions

ILO 2: Apply principles of effective communication with peers, individuals, families, groups, and health care team.


2.1- Identify knowledge-based from other healthcare disciplines that can be

utilized in communication with adults patients, family and peers


1. Professional communication

Evaluation Methods


ILO 3:Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in planning and implementing nursing care for individuals, families, and groups.


3.1 Using the skill of the assessment parameters to determine the status of the

adult patients with alteration in the functional health patterns.

3.2 Apply the skill of identify the nursing diagnoses related to the conditions of

alterations in functional health patterns.

3.3 Apply nursing interventions that promote optimal physiological functioning

including discharge planning.

3.4 Examine the effect of the disease process on patients and their families, in

order to help them to cope with stressors during illness.



3.5 Demonstrate critical thinking, clinical judgment and analytical skills in

assessing, interpreting, and evaluating health information.


1- Evidence based practice

2- Quality improvement

3- Safety

Evaluation Methods

Multiple choice questions, assignment

ILO 4: Apply professional standards, values, and behaviours in providing nursing care for individuals, families, and groups.


4.1- Discuss nursing interventions that promote optimal physiological

functioning including discharge planning to a patient with alterations in

endocrine, GI, Haematological, and renal disorders.

4.2- Review the therapeutic management of adults with alterations in their

health conditions for evaluating nursing personnel in healthcare settings.

4.3- Describe the basic concepts of critical thinking, ethical decision making

and proper communication with patients, family and health care

providers.

4.4- Understand concepts and challenges regarding patient management

including pain management, fluid and electrolyte balance and

disturbance, oncology, and end-of-life care.


1. Ethical and accountable practice

2. Leadership management

3. Communication

Evaluation Methods


ILO 5: Demonstrate safety measures to protect self, individuals, families, and groups.


5.1- Identify significant data to be collected during the assessment of adults

with alterations in endocrine, GI, Haematological, and renal disorders.

5.2- Develop a care plan for adults with alteration in endocrine, GI,

Haematological, and renal disorders.


1- Leadership and management skills.

2- Ethical and accountable practice

Evaluation Methods


ILO 6: Translate organizational, leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and management concepts into nursing care for individuals, families, and groups.


6.1- Demonstrate professional and leadership skills while carrying out nursing

activities for adults with alteration in endocrine, GI, Haematological, and

renal disorders.



20. Topic Outline and Schedule:

Topic Week Instructor Achieved ILOs

Evaluation Methods for ILOs

Reference Reading and Activities

▪ Course introduction

▪ Assessment &

management of

patients with

diabetes.

1 +2 Dr. Maysoon

Abdalrahim 1-1 – 1-4 2- 1 3.1-3.5 4.1 – 4.4 5.1 -5.2 6.1 7.1-7.2

MCQs

/Exam

Text book, 13 ed,

chapter 51

page 1416-1461

Assessment and

management of

patients with

Endocrine disorders

- Pituitary tumors

- Diabetic insipidus

- SIADH

- Hypo &

hyperthyroidism

- Hypo & hyper-

parathyroidism

- Addisson’s disease

- Cushing’s syndrome

3 +4 Dr. Maysoon

Abdalrahim 1-1 – 1-4 2- 1 3.1-3.5 4.1 – 4.4 5.1 -5.2 6.1 7.1-7.2

MCQs/

exam

Text book

chapter 52

Page: 1462-

1499

Management of

patients with

- Gastritis

- Gastric and

duodenal ulcers

- Appendicitis

- Peritonitis

5+6 Dr. Maysoon

Abdalrahim

1-1 – 1-4 2- 1 3.1-3.5 4.1 – 4.4 5.1 -5.2 6.1 7.1-7.2

MCQs/

exam

Text book chap.

47 +48

P:1261-1271

P:1295-1296

P: 1299-1301

P: 1301-1315

P: 1316-1318


1- Leadership and management skills.

2- Ethical and accountable practice.

Evaluation Methods


ILO 7: Utilize evidence based practice in providing care for individuals, families, and groups.


7.1- Describe the basic concepts of nursing including healthcare delivery and evidence-based practice, health education, health promotion, and health assessment

7.2- Integrate relevant research findings in the care of adult clients and their

families


Evidence based practice.

Evaluation Methods

Multiple choice questions and assignment



- Inflammatory bowel

dis.

- Intestinal

obstruction

- Anorectal disorders

P: 1328-1331

- Viral hepatitis

(A,B,C,D,E)

- Liver cirrohosis

- Cholecystitis

&cholelithiasis

- Pancreatitis

7+8 Dr. Maysoon

Abdalrahim

1-1 – 1-4 2- 1 3.1-3.5 4.1 – 4.4 5.1 -5.2 6.1 7.1-7.2

MCQs/

exam

Ch. 49, 50

P: 1358-1366

P: 1366-1377

P: 1391-1401

P: 1401-1409

Management of

patients with kidney

disease

- Chronic kidney

disease

- Acute kidney injury

- End stage kidney

disease

9 Dr. Maysoon

Abdalrahim

1-1 – 1-4 2- 1 3.1-3.5 4.1 – 4.4 5.1 -5.2 6.1 7.1-7.2

MCQs/

exam

Ch. 54, 55

P: 1528-1529

P: 1535-1540

P: 1540-1566

Management of

patients with cancer

10 Dr. Maysoon

Abdalrahim

1-1 – 1-4 2- 1 3.1-3.5 4.1 – 4.4 5.1 -5.2 6.1 7.1-7.2

MCQs/

exam

Ch. 15

P: 311- 336

P: 343-365

Management of

patients with

hematological

disorders

- Anemias

- Leukemia

11-12 Dr. Maysoon

Abdalrahim

1-1 – 1-4 2- 1 3.1-3.5 4.1 – 4.4 5.1 -5.2 6.1 7.1-7.2

MCQs/

exam

Ch. 33, 34

P: 900-904

P: 942-951

21. Teaching Methods and Assignments:

Development of ILOs is promoted through the following teaching and learning methods: (Choose from table below)

1. Direct Instruction

2. Indirect Instruction

3. Interactive Instruction

Teaching Methodologies:

The following approaches that are guided by Adult Learning Theory will be used to achieve course

and clinical objectives related to the ILOs:

Instructional Methods Learning Activities (Examples)

• Direct Instruction • Structured orientation lectures

• Skills and procedures demonstrations



• Indirect Instruction • Evidence-based articles

• Literature searches and reviews

• Interactive Instruction • Clinical conferences and case presentations

• E-learning using Moodle

• Experiential Learning • Experiential learning in clinical setting

• Simulation

• Independent Study

• Self-directed literature review and synthesis to address problems

in a specific case study

• Reflective Journaling

22. Evaluation Methods and Course Requirements:

Opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the ILOs are provided through the

following assessment methods and requirements:

Evaluation Methods

Exams Assigned Points

First Exam: (Semester week according to the university

regulations) 30%

Assignment: (Semester week according to the university regulations) 20%

Participation/Quizzes 10%

Final Exam: (Semester week according to the university

regulations) 40%

Total 100%

23. Course Policies:

A- Attendance policies:

• Students must attend all classes of this course.

• Any student with absence of 15% of the classes of any course, will not be allowed to sit for the

final exam and will be given the university zero (F grade) in this course.

• In the case (b) above, if a student submits an official sick report authenticated by university

clinic or an accepted excuse by the Dean of his/her faculty, the student will be considered as

withdrawn from the course, and a "W" will be shown in the transcript for this course.

• Students are not allowed to come late to classes. Any student coming late will not be allowed

to attend the class and he/she will be marked absent.

B- Absences from exams and handing in assignments on time:

• Failure in attending a course exam other than the final exam will result in zero mark unless the

student provides an official acceptable excuse to the instructor who approves a makeup exam.

• Failure in attending the final exam will result in zero mark unless the student presents an

official acceptable excuse to the Dean of his/her faculty who approves an incomplete exam,

normally scheduled to be conducted during the first two weeks of the successive semester.

• Assignments and projects should be submitted to the instructor on the due date.

C- Health and safety procedures:



Students should comply with the Faculty of Nursing policies regarding pre-hospital training

immunizations. Students should comply with the training areas policies regarding infection control,

general precautions, and patient isolation.

D- Honesty policy regarding cheating, plagiarism, misbehavior:

Cheating, plagiarism, misbehaviour are attempts to gain marks dishonestly and includes; but not

limited to:

• Copying from another student’s work.

• Using materials not authorized by the institute.

• Collaborating with another student during a test, without permission.

• Knowingly using, buying, selling, or stealing the contents of a test.

• Plagiarism which means presenting another person’s work or ideas as one’s own, without

attribution.

Using any media (including mobiles) during the exam

• The participation or the commitment of cheating will lead to applying penalties

according to the University of Jordan Students’ Discipline rules and regulations No. (94,

49, 47,27, 29):http://units.ju.edu.jo/ar/LegalAffairs/Regulations.aspx

E- Examination Instructions for Students

• Bring with you full exam requirements (blue pen, pencils, sharpener, eraser, calculator etc.),

borrowing from others is not allowed.

• Do not bring any material related to the exam

• Do not bring your mobile phone to the Exam room

• Be in the exam room at least 10 minutes before exam starting time

• It’s not allowed to enter the exam room late. In case of coming late you have to contact the

course coordinator immediately

• It’s not allowed to leave the Exam room before the end of the END OF AT LEAST ONE-

THIRD OF THE EXAM TIME.

• Write your name and university number on the exam paper and computerized sheet using Blue

pen only.

• Use pencil ONLY to shade your answers on the computerized answer sheet.

• Do not leave examination room except under exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the

Senior Invigilator and you should be accompanied by an invigilator, if needed.

• For Re-exam issue refer back to the university rules.

F- Grading policy:

A grade of (D) is the minimum passing grade for the course.

http://units.ju.edu.jo/ar/LegalAffairs/Regulations.aspx



Mark Range Grade

0-34 F

35-46 D-

47-49 D

50-52 D+

53-56 C-

57-60 C

61-64 C+

65-69 B-

70-74 B

75-79 B+

80-83 A-

84-100 A

G- Available university services that support achievement in the course:

24. Required equipment:

▪ Audio-Visual Aids

▪ Faculty member’s Website

▪ E-Learning Website

25. References:

A- Required book (s), assigned reading and audio-visuals:

1. Smeltzer, S., & Bare, B., Hinkle, J., & Cheever, K. (2014). Brunner and Suddarth's textbook

of medical surgical nursing (13th Ed.). Philadelphia, PA.: Lippincott.

B- Recommended books, materials, and media:

1. American Diabetes Association. (2010). Diagnosis and classification of diabetes mellitus.

Diabetes care, 33(Suppl 1), S62.

2. Reynolds, A. N., Mann, J. I., Williams, S., & Venn, B. J. (2016). Advice to walk after meals

is more effective for lowering postprandial glycaemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus than advice

that does not specify timing: a randomised crossover study. Diabetologia, 59(12), 2572-2578.

3. Kautzky-Willer, A., Harreiter, J., & Pacini, G. (2016). Sex and gender differences in risk, pathophysiology and complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Endocrine reviews, 37(3), 278-316.

4. Modic, M., Canfield, C., Kaser,N., Sauvey, R., Kukla, A. (2012). A diabetic management

mentor program: outcome of a clinical nurse specialist initiative to empower staff nurses.

Clinical nurse specialist, 26 (5), 263-71.

5. Manchester, C.S. (2013). Endocrine crises in acutely ill patients. AACN, advanced critical

care, 24 (3), 302-303



6. Lowe,N., Rayan-Wenger, N. (2012). Uncomplicated UTIs in women. The Nurse Practitioner,

37 (5), 40-48

7. Virtis, M. (2013). Preventing and responding to acute kidney injury. AJN, 113 (4), 39-47

8. Habib,H., Sauders, M. (2011). The yellow bird of Jaundice: recognizing biliary obstruction.

Nursing, 41 (10), 28-35

9. Crawford, A., & Harris, H. (2013). Cirrhosis a complex cascade of care. Nursing 2013critical

care, 8 (4), 26-30

10. Farsi, Z., Nayeri, N., &Negarandeh, R. (2012). The coping process in adults with acute

leukemia undergoing hemstopoietic stem cell transplantation. The journal of nursing research,

20 (2), 100-109

11. Hampton, J. (2008) The ECG made easy, (7th ed.). Churchill Livingstone Company, London

12. Lewis, S., Heitkemper, M., Dirksen, S., O’Brian, P., &Bucher, L. (2016). Medical surgical

nursing: assessment and management of clinical problems (9th. Ed.). St. Louis, MI: Mosby.

13. Michel, B &Charron-Prochownik, D. (2006), Diabetes Nurse Educators and Preconception

Counseling. The Diabetes Educator;32(1):108-115

14. Mogensen, K. (2008) The whole picture: Addressing the diverse needs of the patient treated

for brain tumor. Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing, 12(5) pp.817-819

15. Palmieri, R. (2007) Responding to primary brain tumor. Nursing, 37(1) pp37-42

16. Sargent, S. (2007) Pathophysiology and management of hepatic encephalopathy. British

Journal of Nursing, 16 (6)

17. Sargent, S. (2006) Management of patients with advanced liver cirrhosis. Nursing Standard,

21 (11) C- Electronic resources

Relevant Website and Journals

• Database

• Website

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Dean: ------------------------------------------- -Signature: ---------------------------------

Copy to: Head of Department

Assistant Dean for Quality Assurance Course File

Appendix A



Assignment 1 Search one of the following databases (|Google scholar, Pub Med, CINAHL) for practice guidelines

related to the management of a single clinical condition or a disease of your choice. You can choose a

clinical condition suffered by a close relative or friend to you (e.g., Diabetes mellitus, anemia).

Print the article and hand a hard copy to your instructor. Keep a copy with you, read it carefully, and

be prepared to discuss it with your instructor and colleagues. Through the discussion, your instructor

will make sure that you read the article and gained a deep understanding of its content. The discussion

is expected to take no more than 5 minutes, either in the classroom or in the instructor’s office at a

time determined by the instructor. The instructor will notify you of the time of discussion a week

ahead. The deadline for handing the article to your instructor is the morning of the day of the second

exam. Be prepared from today. No excuses please.

Appendix B

Written assignment and oral presentation rubric

Performance areas

Excellent 4

Good 3

Need improvement

2

Unacceptable 1

Introduction & Purpose of the paper

introduction and purpose of the paper clearly stated

Introduction and purpose of the paper is vague and not clearly stated

Only write introduction, but the purpose is not stated.

Introduction and the purpose of the paper Not stated

Collecting Information

Student utilizes a scientific resource and use only the information that answers the essential question is used.

Student utilizes the appropriate source for information. Most information relates to the question.

Student uses a scientific source. Information, frequently does not relate to question.

Student does not use a scientific source. Information is not accurate or complete.

Organization organized and well structured

Ideas do not follow each other

Lacks organization and continuity, flow of ideas is lost

Unorganized ideas and vague

Submission On deadline 24hrs after deadline

48hrs after deadline

> 48hrs of deadline

Delivery / discussion

The student is well prepared, deep understanding the content and relaxed. Answer all questions.

The student is well prepared but appears anxious and answer most of the questions related to the content

The student is minimally prepared, appears uncomfortable, and occasionally answer some questions, read notes, rather than speak.

The student unprepared, failed to deliver and answer the questions.

Total mark out 0f 20 ( ) Instructor comments:

Final mark out of 10 ( )

Assignment 2: Evidence-Based Assignment



• Select on study article from the data base through the University of Jordan

library:

The study should be:

- Nursing journal

- Year of publication 2010-2018

- Topic: from Adult nursing I outlines

- The sample from Adult patients.

• Write brief summary that not exceeding 2 pages, 12 regular font, times new

roman, and Double space.

• Include a cover page with your name, the date, and the course title, and

affiliation.

• The paper should have the following headings.

Title of the Study

The purpose:

The Method:

Design:

Instrument /tool:

Sample:

Settings:

Findings:

Your opinion:

The reference:

Author family name, author first initial. (Year). Title, the journal name, volume

(issue/number); pages ( - ).

Example:

Abdalrahim, M., & Maharmeh, M. (2017). Jordanian nursing students’ attitudes toward

Adult health nursing courses. Jordanian nursing research, 6(3); 70-82.



Grading of the assignment The Items Grading

1. Selection of the study:

− The years from 2010-2018

− Nursing journal

− The topic should be related to the

course outlines from Adult nursing I

− The sample of the study is Adult

patients.

3

2. Format:

− does not exceed 2 pages

− 12 regular font

− Times new roman

− Double space

2

3. Cover page:

− Name, the date, and the course title,

the number and section.

1

4. Title of the Study 1

5. The purpose 2

6. Design 1

7. Instrument /tool 1

8. Sample 2

9. Settings 1

10. Findings or the results 2

11. Student’s opinion

− Easy/difficult, who you advice to

read, its benefit to patients, can it be

applied in Jordan or not…etc

2

12. The reference

− Author family name, author first

initial., (year). Title, the journal name,

volume(issue/number);pages( - )

2

Total 20

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