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Division of Health Sciences

Associate Degree Nursing Department http://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas-of-study/Coleman Health Sciences

Center of Excellence

RNSG 1251: Care of the Childbearing Family - Lecture | 15640

Spring 2020 | January 21, 2020- May 17, 2020

In-Person | Coleman College for Health Sciences/ Room: 368/

Tuesdays 11am – 1pm | 2 Credit Hours | 32 hours per semester

Instructor Contact Information

Instructor: Lilian Ofoegbu,

DNP, MSN, RN

Lilian Ofoegbu, DNP, MSN, RN Office (713)Phone:(713)- (713)-718-7474

718-7474 11(713)-718-7474 7(713)-

718-7474

713 718 7474 Office: (Suite((Suite 326)

328 (Suite 326) Office Hours: Friday 07.30 -12.30 p

HCC Email: lilian.ofoegbu@hccs.edu Office Location: Coleman Building

Instructor: Jolly Joseph, Ph.D, RN, CNE Office Phone: (713) 718-7486 Office: 311311 33

311

Office Hours: Mondays from 12-5 pm HCC Email: jolly.joseph@hccs.edu Office Location: Coleman Building

Please feel free to contact us at any time concerning any problems that you are

experiencing in this course. Your performance in our class is very important to us. We are available to hear your concerns and/or just discuss course topics.

Instructor’s Preferred Method of Contact

We will answer email within 24 hours on weekdays; Monday morning for weekend

messages. Students may also use Canvas Inbox to communicate with us.

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What’s Exciting about This Course

You will learn so much about basic concepts related to nursing and nursing practice. You

will develop an understanding of perinatal nursing care for childbearing families. You will learn different cultures and how they become important to nursing care. You will develop

an understanding of how people respond to health based on age and cultural backgrounds. You will learn about pain and how it affects care. You will learn the beginning concepts of providing safe care to patients, caring for yourself as a health care provider, and the

principles of planning care for a selected group of patients.

My Personal Welcome

Welcome to RNSG 1251, Care of the Childbearing family. We look forward to working with each of you to reach your goals. One of our passions is to be an encouragement to others as

they strive for success. Our intentions for this course are to partner with you to learn the foundations of nursing practice and get you to your next phase of learning.

We will present the information in the most exciting way we know, so that you can grasp the concepts and apply them now and hopefully throughout your life. As you read and

wrestle with new ideas and facts that may challenge you, we are available to support you. The fastest way to reach us is by HCC email. The best way to really discuss issues is in

person and w e a r e available during posted office hours to tackle any questions you might have. Our goal is for you to walk out of the course with a better understanding of perinatal nursing care of childbearing families. So please visit us or contact us whenever

you have a question.

Prerequisites and/or Co-Requisites

The minimum requirements for enrollment in RNSG 1251 are as follows: (1) completed and

passed all pre-requisite courses and requirements. Please refer to the policy in the HCC Student Handbook and the ADN Student Handbook for questions related to failures, withdrawals, and progression.

Eagle Online Canvas Learning Management System

This course will use Eagle Online Canvas (https://eagleonline.hccs.edu) to supplement in- class assignments, exams, and activities. You are expected to use Eagle Online Canvas

regularly. It is your responsibility to check for updates and/or changes.

HCCS Open Lab locations may be used to access the Internet and Eagle Online Canvas. It is recommended that you USE FIREFOX OR CHROME AS YOUR BROWSER.

HCC Online Information and Policies

Although this is an in-person class, I encourage you to visit the HCC Online information

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pages. They contain a great deal of useful information about using Canvas. Here is the link to HCC Online: http://www.hccs.edu/online/.

Scoring Rubrics, Assignment Instructions, etc.

Look in Eagle Online Canvas for the scoring rubrics for assignments, assignment instructions, exam instructions, and other information to assist you in the course.

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Instructional Materials

Textbook Information

The textbook along with the Sherpath listed below is required for this course.

Title: Perry, S.E. et al., (2018). Maternal Child Nursing Care, (6th. ed).

Elsevier Evolve. ISBN: 9780323549387.

This book is included in a bundle with the Sherpath for Maternal Newborn

and Pediatric Nursing combined, 6th Edition.

This bundle contains the text as well as an access code for the computer

program and may be purchased at the HCC Bookstore.

Other Instructional Resources

See the Spring 2020 Booklist for other resources, required and optional books and references.

Recommended:

Lilly, Collins, and Snyder, (2020) Pharmacology and the Nursing process,

Elsevier/Evolve with Adaptive quizzing, ISBN: 9780323762106

Tutoring

HCC provides free, confidential, and convenient academic support, including writing critiques, to HCC students in an online environment and on campus. Tutoring is provided by HCC personnel in order to ensure that it is contextual and appropriate. Visit the HCC Tutoring

Services website for services provided.

(You may also contact your instructors for additional information regarding tutoring)

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Libraries

The HCC Library System consists of 9 libraries and 6 Electronic Resource Centers (ERCs) that

are inviting places to study and collaborate on projects. Librarians are available both at the

libraries and online to show you how to locate and use the resources you need. The libraries maintain a large selection of electronic resources as well as collections of books, magazines,

newspapers, and audiovisual materials. The portal to all libraries’ resources and services is the HCCS library web page at http://library.hccs.edu.

Supplementary Instruction

Supplemental Instruction is an academic enrichment and support program that uses peer-

assisted study sessions to improve student retention and success in historically difficult courses. Peer support is provided by students who have already succeeded in completion of

the specified course, and who earned a grade of A or B. Find details at http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/supplemental-instruction/.

Please see your instructor for information regarding these services for your area)

Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)

Upon graduation student s will be able to:

1. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care team.

2. Utilize a systematic problem solving approach in caring for patients with common and complex needs

3. Demonstrate appropriate entry level associate degree nursing

program didactic competencies to pass the NCLEX-RN licensure examination

4. Demonstrate safe entry level nursing practice as defined by the four roles of the Differentiated Essential Competencies of Graduates of Texas Nursing Programs (DECs).

Course Overview

RNSG 1251 focuses on the study of concepts related to the provision of perinatal nursing care for childbearing families. Content includes knowledge judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.

End of Course Learning Outcomes CSLOs (WECM)

Upon completion of RNSG 1251 the student will be able to:

1. Explain the roles of the professional nurse in caring for the childbearing family

2. Utilize critical thinking skills and a systematic problem-solving process for providing care for the family during the perinatal periods.

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Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives for each CSLO are as follows:

1.1 List common causes of infertility in men and women. 1.2 Describe the common assessments necessary to detect infertility.

1.3 Describe the nature of inheritance, patterns of recessive and dominant Mendelian inheritance, and common chromosomal aberrations

1.4 Summarize the process of fertilization.

1.5 Identify three organs or tissues arising from each of the primary germ layers. 1.6 Assess fetal growth and development through maternal and pregnancy landmarks.

1.7 Identify the potential effects of teratogens during vulnerable periods of embryonic and fetal development.

1.8 Describe the various types of pregnancy tests.

1.9 Differentiate among presumptive, probable, and positive signs of pregnancy. 1.10 Describe health practices important for a positive pregnancy outcome.

1.11 Describe gravidity and parity using the four- and five-digit systems. 1.12 Describe the process of confirming pregnancy and estimating the date of birth. 1.13 Identify health promotion measures, such as ways to reduce the minor symptoms of

pregnancy. 1.14 Explain the impact of culture, age, parity, and number of fetuses on the response of the

family to the pregnancy and on prenatal care. 1.15 Identify the requirements of healthy pregnancy nutrition.

1.16 Explain recommended maternal weight gain during pregnancy, based on pre-pregnancy weight for height.

1.17 Identify key vitamins and minerals needed for pregnancy and lactation.

1.18 Give examples of the food sources that provide the nutrients required for optimal maternal nutrition during pregnancy and lactation.

1.19 Explore the effects of different life situations and cultural practices on nutrition patterns and ways nutritional health can be improved.

1.20 Discuss readiness for childbirth in regard to choose of birth attendant, preparation for

labor and setting. 1.21 Explain the five factors that affect the labor process.

1.22 Explain the significance of molding of the fetal head during labor. 1.23 Assess the maternal anatomic and physiologic adaptations to labor. 1.24 Discuss the nurse’s role in managing care for the woman and her significant others

during each stage of labor. 1.25 Describe the role and responsibilities of the nurse in an emergency childbirth situation.

1.26 Discuss the nurse’s role in fetal assessment during each stage of labor. 1.27 Explain baseline fetal heart rate and variability and periodic and episodic changes. 1.28 Discuss the legal and ethical issues related to nursing care of clients during labor.

1.29 Describe the physiologic basis of pain in labor and birth and relative theories of pain relief.

1.30 Compare and contrast the types of local, regional, and general anesthesia as used during labor and birth.

1.31 Identify effective coping strategies for the client during labor and birth.

1.32 Describe the physiologic and psychological changes that occur during the postpartum period.

1.33 Examine characteristics and measurement of uterine involution and lochia flow. 1.34 Give examples of physical and psychosocial nursing diagnoses pertaining to women in

the postpartum period.

1.35 Explain the influence of cultural expectations on postpartum adjustment.

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1.36 Discuss ways to facilitate parent-infant attachment. 1.37 Describe the characteristics of the term newborn. 1.38 Describe the components of the initial newborn assessment.

1.39 Discuss methods to maintain a newborn’s temperature. 1.40 Describe nutritional requirements of the term newborn.

1.41 Identify common problems associated with breastfeeding and nursing interventions to help resolve them.

1.42 Discuss patient teaching for the formula-feeding family. 1.43 Describe the risks of pregnancy in the woman with special needs, such as the

adolescent, the woman over age 35, the woman with a drug dependency and the woman

with a disability. 1.44 Identify safe health practices during pregnancy for the client with special needs.

1.45 Identify various complications of pregnancy. 1.46 Describe the pathophysiology of selected complications. 1.47 Analyze ways that nurses can help prevent complications of pregnancy through health

teaching and risk assessment as well as keep nursing care family centered in the midst of a pregnancy complication.

1.48 Define the general term dystocia and the common deviations in the force of labor, the passage or the passenger that can cause dystocia.

1.49 Identify the assessments for women experiencing different types of abnormal labor.

1.50 Describe nursing interventions for a trial of labor, induction of labor, forceps and vacuum assisted birth, cesarean birth, vaginal birth after a cesarean birth, & pre-term labor

1.51 Discuss possible obstetric emergencies and their appropriate management. 1.52 Describe common deviations from the normal that can occur during the puerperium. 1.53 Describe hemorrhagic shock, including management and hazards of therapy

1.54 Discuss causes of postpartum infection. 1.55 Summarize assessment and care of women with postpartum infection.

1.56 Describe sequelae of childbirth trauma. 1.57 Discuss postpartum emotional complications. 1.58 Describe the assessment of a newborn in the early neonatal period to determine if the

infant has completed a safe transition to extra uterine live. 1.59 Review techniques for assessing the gestational age of newborns.

1.60 Compare & contrast gestational age and weight as indicators for neonatal complications. 1.61 Discuss the pathophysiology of selected problems related to gestational age and selected

problems of the newborn.

1.62 Assess neonates with complications resulting from pre and post-maturity. 1.63 Compare and contrast the characteristics of preterm, term, post-term, and post mature

neonates. 1.64 Establish plans of care for the neonate with dysfunction related to respiration,

circulation, thermo-regulation and metabolic disturbances.

2.1 Discuss the psychological impact of infertility 2.2 Discuss common nursing interventions that facilitate infertility management.

2.3 Identify nursing diagnoses related to the needs of the pregnant woman and developing baby.

2.4 Discuss the areas of fetal health that could benefit from additional nursing research. 2.5 Identify sociocultural practices that might influence the way families respond to childbearing.

2.6 Describe the psychological and physiologic changes that occur with pregnancy, the underlying principles for the changes, and the relationship of the changes to pregnancy

diagnosis. 2.7 Identify nursing diagnoses related to psychological and physiologic changes of pregnancy.

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2.8 Outline the patterns of health care provided to assess maternal and fetal health status at the initial and follow-up visits during pregnancy. 2.9 Describe the nursing assessments, diagnoses, interventions, and methods of evaluation

that are typical when providing care for the pregnant woman. 2.10 Discuss education needed by pregnant women to understand physical discomforts related

to pregnancy and to recognize signs and symptoms of potential complications. 2.11 Discuss the purpose of childbirth education and strategies used to provide appropriate

information. 2.12 Identify nursing diagnoses related to nutritional concerns during pregnancy. 2.13 Discuss the efficacy of childbirth education courses.

2.14 Describe the initial and ongoing assessment of maternal progress during the first, second and third stages of labor.

2.15 Identify signs of developing complications during the first, second and third stages of labor. 2.16 Identify nursing diagnoses related to both the physiologic and psychologic aspects of each

stage of labor. 2.17 Differentiate between reassuring and non-reassuring fetal heart rate patterns, and

identify appropriate nursing interventions 2.18 Describe the care of the woman with electronic fetal heart rate monitoring. 2.19 State nursing diagnoses related to the effect of pain in labor.

2.20 Discuss nursing intervention to relieve pain in each stage of labor, such as breathing or relaxation techniques.

2.21 Describe the nursing responsibilities appropriate for a woman receiving analgesia or anesthesia during labor and birth. 2.22 Discuss the legal and ethical issues related to pain relief measures provided to clients

during labor and birth. 2.23 Evaluate expected values for vital signs and blood pressure, deviations from normal

findings, and probable causes of the deviations. 2.24 Identify the priorities of maternal care given during the postpartum period. 2.25 Summarize nursing interventions to prevent excessive bleeding, promote normal bladder

and bowel patterns, and care for the breasts of women who are breastfeeding or bottle-feeding.

2.26 Identify behaviors of the three phases of maternal adjustment. 2.27 Discuss interventions that promote safety of the newborn immediately after birth. 2.28 Discuss phototherapy and the guidelines for teaching parents about this treatment.

2.29 Explain the purposes for and methods of circumcision, the postoperative care of the circumcised infant, and parent teaching information regarding circumcision.

2.30 Review the anticipatory guidance nurses provide for parents before discharge. 2.31 State nursing diagnoses related to newborn nutrition. 2.32 Identify nursing interventions to facilitate and promote successful breastfeeding.

2.33 List signs of adequate intake in the breastfed infant. 2.34 Identify nursing diagnoses that address the needs of the woman with a complication of

pregnancy as well as the needs of her family. 2.35 Identify both short-term and long-term goals that allow the woman to feel a measure of

control in her daily life. 2.36 Compare the assessment and care management of women with pre-term labor carried out at home and in the hospital setting.

2.37 Discuss care management for the pregnant woman with pre-existing or gestational high-risk conditions.

2.38 Identify care related to potential complications in labor or birth, such as those caused by breech presentation, multiple gestation, fetal distress, prolapsed cord & pre-term labor. 2.39 State nursing diagnoses pertaining to deviations from normal during the puerperium.

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2.40 Establish plans of care for the neonate with dysfunction related to respiration, circulation, thermo-regulation and metabolic disturbances. 2.41 Describe the plan of care for infants of mothers who are substance abusers.

2.42 List nursing diagnoses related to the newborn at risk.

Differentiated Essential Competencies (DEC’S)

The Texas Board of Nursing has determined that the following competencies must be acquired:

II. Provider of Patient Care A. Use clinical reasoning and knowledge based on the associate degree-nursing program of

study and evidence-based practice outcomes as a basis for decision-making in nursing

practice. B. Determine the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally,

ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families based upon interpretation of comprehensive health assessment findings-compared with evidence-based health data derived from the associate degree-nursing program.

C. Analyze assessment data to identify problems, formulate goals/outcomes, and develop plans of care for patients and their families using information from evidence-based

practice in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.

D. Provide safe, compassionate, comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families

through a broad array of health care services. G. Develop, implement, and evaluate teaching plans for patients and their families to

address health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. H. Coordinate human, information, and material resources in providing care for patients

and their families.

QSEN Competencies

Using the institute of Medicine (2003) competencies for nursing, QSEN faculty have defined pre-licensure and graduate quality and safety competencies for nursing and proposed targets

for the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be developed in nursing pre-licensure programs for each competency as follows:

Patient centered care

Teamwork and Collaboration

Evidence Based Practice

Quality improvement

Safety

Informatics

QSEN pursues strategies to build will and develop effective teaching approaches to assure that

future graduates develop competencies in patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics.

About QSEN, Copyright 2014, CWRU http://qsen.org/competencies/. ADN Handbook

Please refer to the ADN Handbook that is provided to you by the program/instructor. This contains important information regarding the Nursing Program that is pertinent for students to

make aware.

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NCLEX-RN Test Plan

The NCLEX Test Plan provides a concise summary of the content and scope of the exam. The Test Plan also serves as a guide for both exam development and candidate preparation.

Client Needs Percentage of Items from Each

Category/subcategory

Safe and Effective Care Environment

Management of Care 17-23%

Safety and Infection Control 9-15%

Health Promotion and Maintenance 6-12%

Psychosocial Integrity 6-12%

Physiological Integrity 6-12%

Basic Care and Comfort 6-12%

Pharmacological and Parenteral

Therapies

12-18%

Reduction of Risk Potential 9-15%

Physiological Adaptation 11-17%

Student Success

Expect to spend at least twice as many hours per week outside of class as you do in class studying the course content. Additional time will be required for written assignments. The assignments provided will help you use your study hours wisely. Successful completion of

this course requires a combination of the following: Reading the textbook Attending class in person and/or online Completing assignments

Participating in class activities

There is no short cut for success in this course; it requires reading (and probably re-reading)

and studying the material using the course objectives as your guide.

Instructor and Student Responsibilities

As your Instructor, it is my responsibility to:

Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are to be derived

Facilitate an effective learning environment through learner-centered instructional techniques

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Provide a description of any special projects or assignments Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness, and make up

Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any special projects or assignments

Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required

As a student, it is your responsibility to:

Attend class in person and/or online

Participate actively by reviewing course material, interacting with classmates, and responding promptly in your communication with me

Read and comprehend the textbook Complete any required assignments and scheduled exams

Ask for help when there is a question or problem

Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts, and all assignments

Be aware of and comply with academic honesty policies in the HCCS Student Handbook

And the ADN Student Handbook

Assignments, Exams, and Activities

Please carefully review all of the information in this section and don’t hesitate to ask questions if anything is unclear to you. Be assured that we have thoughtfully designed all of

the assignments, exams, and activities in this course to enable you to learn the material and to be successful. By providing due dates, we are helping you stay on track and accomplish your goal of getting the best grade you can in this course.

Exams

Four (4) unit exams and a comprehensive HESI final exam will be administered during

the course. Master each unit exam with a 75% or greater. The specialty exam will be utilized as a benchmark and final exam for the course. Read the textbook, submit

assignments on the due dates, study for the exams, participate in face-to-face classroom activities, utilize the online component of the course, and enjoy yourself

throughout the experience. Unit exams one to four will include course content taught during that week and math questions. Each unit exam is 50 multiple-choice questions and will be 1 hr. and 15 minutes. The comprehensive HESI final exam consists of 55

questions. You will have 120 minutes to complete the exam. HESI final exam grading will be based on the Conversion scores.

a. All exams will be computer based taken under Lockdown Browser in Canvas in the Coleman Tower 2nd Floor Computer labs (an announcement will be made

via Canvas prior to each exam). All exams are based on readings and lecture from the chapters within the course. These exams are combined for 75% of your final grade. Each individual exam percentage is listed under ‘Grading

Formula’ below.

i. If “scratch paper” is requested during an exam, the paper must be returned to the proctor after finishing the exam or the test review. The

scratch paper will be shredded. All questions or concerns about the test must be formally submitted in writing/email to the instructor(s) prior to the next exam.

ii. No electronic devices will be allowed in the testing room. Please bring college ID, pen or pencil, and a light sweater if needed. No books,

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purses, bags, hats, and cell phones will be allowed in the testing room. Staff will not be responsible for your belongings.

iii. The official exam grade will be available via Canvas to students within a working week.

iv. All test reviews will be conducted after all students have taken the exam. A graded unit exam may only be reviewed up to the day before

the next exam. All students have the option to review exams regardless of the results. ***If all students have not completed a particular

exam, the review session of the exam will not take place until all students have completed the exam.

In-Class Activities

In-Class activities will not be graded; however, the degree of your class participation and class attendance will be noted.

Other Assignments and Activities

We will conduct exams, and assessments/assignments/health assessment practice that you

can use to determine how successful you are at achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content and skills) outlined in the syllabus. If you find you are not

mastering the material and skills, you are encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each class. We welcome your observations on what you discover and may be able to assist you in finding resources that will improve your performance.

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Comprehensive Final Exam

There will be a comprehensive HESI final exam in this course. All students in RNSG 1251 are required to take a comprehensive HESI final exam. The exam is computer-based and

will be taken in the Computer Labs. All exams will be administered in accordance with the provided schedule. (See Canvas for the exam schedules for date and time). The

comprehensive HESI final exam consists of 55 questions. You will have 120 minutes to complete the exam. All of the information students need to prepare for the exam will be

discussed in class.

Students who are absent from the final exam must discuss their absence with the instructor

in advance or within 24 hours’ prior the exam. The final exam may not be taken early under any circumstances. Students who are absent from the final exam without discussing their

absence with the instructor in advance or within 24 hours prior the exam will receive a course grade of 0. This exam is worth 20% of your final grade.

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Grading Formula

The course must be completed with a 75% or higher passing score

Unit Exam 1 20%

Unit Exam 2 20%

Unit Exam 3 20%

Unit Exam 4 20%

Comprehensive Department HESI Exam 20%

Total

100%

HCC ADN Grading Scale A= 100-90 4 points per semester hour

B= 89-80 3 points per semester hour C= 79-75 2 points per semester hour

D= 74-60 1 point per semester hour 59 and below = F 0 points per semester hour W (Withdrawn) 0 points per semester hour

I (Incomplete) 0 points per semester hour AUD (Audit) 0 points per semester hour

Note: All nursing courses (RNSG) require a C to be considered passing. A 74.5 and above will be rounded to

a 75.

HCC Grading Scale can be found on this site under Academic Information: http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-

students/student-handbook/

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Calendar

Course Calendar for OB Spring 2020

Tuesday: 11-1pm Classroom: 368

Date Contents Reading Chapter

Faculty Exam Blueprint

Course Percentage

Week 1 1/21/20

Course Orientation Syllabus/Expectation Course Calendar

NA

Joseph Ofoegbu

Week 2 1/28/20

Reproductive system concerns

Infertility, contraception, and

Abortion

4 5

Joseph

23 Q

Week 3 2/4/20

Genetics, Conception, and Fetal

Development

6 Ofoegbu

22 Q

Week 4/ 2/11/20

Unit Exam 1 Includes Math Questions (Q 5)

OB EXAM-1 Lab C

20%

Week 5 2/18/20

Anatomy and physiology of Pregnancy Nursing Care of the Family During Pregnancy Maternal and Fetal Nutrition

7

8

9

Joseph

23 Q.

Week 6 2/25/20

Labor and Birth Process Maximizing comfort for the laboring woman

13 14

Joseph 22 Q.

Week 7 3/3/20

Unit Exam 2 Includes Math Questions (Q 5)

OB EXAM-2 Lab C

20%

Week 8 3/10/20

Fetal assessment During Labor Nursing care of the family during Labor and birth

15

16

Ofoegbu

15 Q.

3/17/20 Spring Break Week 9

3/24/20 Assessment of High Risk Pregnancy High Risk Perinatal Care: Preexisting Conditions High Risk Perinatal Care: Gestational conditions

10

11

12

Ofoegbu 15 Q.

Week 10 3/31/20

Labor and Birth Complications 17 Joseph 15 Q.

Week 11 4/7/20

Unit Exam 3 Includes Math Questions (Q 5)

OB EXAM-3 (LAB C)

20%

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Week 12 4/14/20

Postpartum physiological changes Nursing Care of the Family

during the Postpartum Period Transition to Parenthood Postpartum Complications

18 19 20 21

Joseph 23 Q.

Week 13

4/21/20

Physiologic and Behavioral Adaptations of the Newborn Nursing Care of the Newborn

and Family:

22

23

Ofoegbu

Week 14 4/28/20

Unit Exam 4 Includes Math Questions (Q 5)

OB EXAM-4

(LAB C)

20%

Week 15 5/5/20

Newborn Nutrition and Feeding The high risk new born

24 25

Ofoegbu

Week 16 5/12/20

Final Exam

OB HESI 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Coleman Room -150)

20%

Syllabus and Calendar Modifications

The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus and/or course calendar at any time during the semester and will promptly notify students in writing, typically by e-mail, of any such changes.

Instructor’s Practices and Procedures

Early Alert Program o The Houston Community College Early Alert program has been established to assist in

the overall effort to retain students who are at risk of failing, withdrawing, or dropping a course. This process requires instructional faculty and student support staff to identify students who are performing poorly as early as possible and provide relevant support services to help students overcome their deficiencies. A student is identified when an instructor notices academic or personal difficulty that affect student’s academic performance. The possible problem(s) could be tardiness, missed/failed test scores, excessive absences, or a number of other circumstances. Once a referral is made, counselors will then contact students to discuss issues and possible solutions to their academic difficulties.

REMEDIATION, TESTING PROTOCOL AND COMPUTER BASED TESTING

Policy: Any student who fails an exam with a score of less than 75% shall be required to participate in remediation before taking the next exam.

To remediate is to remedy the deficiencies. Remediation procedure is as follows,

Remediation/Retention Procedure:

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1. Upon the initial failure the instructor shall submit an early alert notification

2. It is mandatory that student meet with the instructor to remediate the failed test (or this can be done by the retention specialist or designate). Remediation must be completed 24 hours prior to the next exam

3. The student will schedule and attend a meeting with the Advisor/Counsellor if recommended by the instructor

4. Student will be referred to study skills, time management, test-taking strategies, and/or

content-specific tutorials for the next exam as appropriate.

5. If the remediation is not done, the student will be required to complete a waiver form acknowledging that opportunity was given, and it was declined. The student will be required to sign the waiver form 48 hours prior to the next exam.

6. Student shall be required to repeat the above steps for each exam failure.

REMEDIATION WAIVER FORM

A Remediation Waiver form can be found below in the syllabus.

Missed Assignments

It is an expectation that exams will be taken at the scheduled date and time. Make-up exams are not acceptable except in the most extenuating circumstances and at the Instructor’s discretion. If an exam is missed or taken at a time other than the student's scheduled class/testing time, one makeup or rescheduled unit exam will be considered on an emergency

basis. Appropriate documentation will be required; Emergencies will be defined by the Nursing faculty team. The student must notify the instructor in advance via email and

telephone of the inability to attend the session. In the event of lack of advance notification, a zero will be given for the missed exam. The missed exam must be made up within one week of the scheduled exam in the testing center. Only one exam may be made up. If a second

exam is missed, a zero will be recorded for the exam grade as well as for any additionally missed exams.

Academic Integrity

Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/ or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by college district officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic Dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test, plagiarism and collusion. Any instance of

scholastic dishonesty may be reported to the Maxient system. Possible punishments for scholastic dishonesty include a grade of “0” or “F” on the particular assignment, failure in the

course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the college district. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will be referred to the college Dean of Students

for disciplinary disposition. Students have the right to appeal the decision.

Here’s the link to the HCC information about academic integrity (Scholastic Dishonesty and Violation of Academic Scholastic Dishonesty and Grievance):

http://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/procedures/student-rights-policies--procedures/student- procedures/

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Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend in-person course regularly. Absences exceeding this

number of 12.5% or two days of scheduled class time will result in the administrative withdrawal of the student from the course. Daily classroom attendance

records will be maintained. A student, in order to be counted as present, must sign the attendance sheet or indicate presence when roll is called. Failure to sign the attendance roster

or indicate presence when roll is called will result in being marked absent for the day. The student may be marked absent if not present after the first thirty minutes of class. A student signs only his/her own name and never signs the attendance sheet for another student.

Signing for another student is a form of academic dishonesty and grounds for dismissal.

Student Conduct

Students are expected to come prepared to fully participate and learn. Group work and projects should be completed in a timely manner.

Instructor’s Course-Specific Information

All grades and announcements will be posted weekly in Canvas. Be sure to check for daily updates before coming to class.

Electronic Devices

Students are expected to bring their laptop or tablet to access online activities and in-class discussions.

Nursing Program Information Majoring in Nursing

Visit the Associate Degree Nursing Program pages on the Learning Web for information

about our faculty and courses. You will also find information about majoring in nursing.

Student Organizations

Student Nursing Association (SNA)

All students are invited to join the SNA an organization that can help students learn about n u r s i n g a n d t h e n u r s i n g p r o f e s s i o n . F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n , p l e a s e c o n t a c t t h e N u r s i n g D e p a r t m e n t .

HCC Foundation:

Please contact for any available scholarships

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HCC Policies Here’s the link to the HCC Student Handbook http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-

students/student-handbook/ In it you will find information about the following:

Academic Information Incomplete Grades

Academic Support International Student Services

Attendance, Repeating Courses, and

Withdrawal

Health Awareness

Career Planning and Job Search Libraries/Bookstore

Childcare Police Services & Campus Safety

disAbility Support Services Student Life at HCC

Electronic Devices Student Rights and Responsibilities

Equal Educational Opportunity Student Services

Financial Aid TV (FATV) Testing

General Student Complaints Transfer Planning

Grade of FX Veteran Services

EGLS3

The EGLS3 (Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System) will be available for most courses near the end of the term until finals start. This brief survey will give invaluable information to your faculty about their teaching. Results are anonymous and will be available

to faculty and division chairs after the end of the term. EGLS3 surveys are only available for the Fall and Spring semesters. EGLS3 surveys are not offered during the Summer semester

due to logistical constraints. http://www.hccs.edu/resources-for/current-students/egls3-evaluate-your-professors/

Campus Carry Link

Here’s the link to the HCC information about Campus Carry:

http://www.hccs.edu/departments/police/campus-carry/

HCC Email Policy

When communicating via email, HCC requires students to communicate only through the HCC

email system to protect your privacy. If you have not activated your HCC student email

account, you can go to HCC Eagle ID and activate it now. You may also use Canvas Inbox to communicate.

Housing and Food Assistance for Students Any student who faces challenges securing their foods or housing and believes this may

affect their performance in the course is urged to contact the Dean of Students at their

college for support. Furthermore, please notify the professor if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable HCC to provide any resources that HCC may possess.

Office of Institutional Equity

Use the link below to access the HCC Office of Institutional Equity, Inclusion, and

Engagement (http://www.hccs.edu/departments/institutional-equity/)

Disability Services

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HCC strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic or temporary medical conditions), please meet with a campus Abilities Counselor as soon as

possible in order to establish reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your instructor(s) and Ability

Services. It is the policy and practice of HCC to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. For more information, please go to

http://www.hccs.edu/support-services/disability-services/

Title IX

Houston Community College is committed to cultivating an environment free from inappropriate conduct of a sexual or gender-based nature including sex discrimination, sexual

assault, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. Sex discrimination includes all forms of sexual and gender-based misconduct and violates an individual’s fundamental rights and

personal dignity. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex-including pregnancy and parental status in educational programs and activities. If you require an accommodation due to pregnancy please contact an Abilities Services Counselor. The Director of EEO/Compliance

is designated as the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator. All inquiries concerning HCC policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as Titl

e VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and complaints may be directed to: David Cross Director EEO/Compliance

Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity 3100 Main (713) 718-8271

Houston, TX 77266-7517 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu http://www.hccs.edu/departments/institutional-equity/title-ix-know-your-rights/

Department Chair Contact Information Dr. Tyrone Sharp

Tyrone.sharp@hccs.edu

713 718 7476

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REMEDIATION WAIVER FORM

This is to acknowledge that I have been given the opportunity to complete remediation, but I decline the

remediation opportunity that was provided to me.

Course Name: _________________________________________________________________

Exam Name: __________________________________________________________________

Student Name (Print Name) and ID: ________________________________________________

Student Signature Date

Faculty Signature Date

Created 12/11/18

Revised 2/8/2019

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RNSG 1251 - CARE OF THE CHILDBEARING FAMILY COURSE EXPECTATIONS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

Spring 2020

I, _______________________________________, have read the syllabus and fully understand the expectations of me as a student in this course.

I acknowledge that I am aware that the A.D.N. Student Handbook is on the program website and I am accountable for following the policies and procedures discussed in the handbook.

In addition, I agree to neither give nor receive any information about test content in this

course. My signature below signifies my willingness to comply with the course requirements. I also

understand that the syllabus is online and it is my responsibility to obtain a printed copy.

_____________________________________ Printed name

______________________________________

Signature ______________________________________

Date

In addition to the course expectations, I agree to neither give nor receive any information

about test content in this course.

______________________________________ Signature

______________________________________

Date