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Philadelphia University

Faculty of Nursing First Semester 2018/2019

Child Health Nursing Syllabus (Theory)

Course Syllabus

Course code: 0910325 Course Title: Child health Nursing ( Theory)

Course prerequisite(s) :

0240214, 0911221

Co requisite(s): 0910326

Course Level: Third Year

Credit hours: 3 Lecture Time: 2:15 PM -3:45 PM

(Sunday, Tuesday)

Course Coordinator: Maha Atout RN, PhD

E-mail Address Office Hours Office Number

and Location Rank Faculty

m.atout@philadelphia.edu.jo

Phone no. 0799011304

Monday,

Wednesday (11:00

AM-2:00PM)

509

Second floor

Assistant

Professor

Maha Atout

RN, PhD

Course Description:

This course provides the students with appropriate scientific knowledge which enables them to

develop their clinical and educational approaches to care of children and their families. It provides an

understanding of the nursing’s role in caring for child populations. It also addresses nursing care

issues from a physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial context. Nurses will be presented

up-to-date information that will allow them to think critically, creatively, and compassionately for

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these populations. The course starts with concepts of health promotion and maintenance, and the

prevention of illness and accidents. Selected physiological health problems including alteration in

respiratory, metabolic, renal, neurological, endocrinology, cardiac and other health problems

common to all children are introduced. The content also addresses the psychological health problems

that face children including inorganic failure to thrive, child neglect and child abuse. Nursing

management relevant to each problem is discussed using the nursing process, developmental theories,

new trends and the recent approaches in the management and caring of children.

Course Objectives :

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe the basic concepts of child nursing including health care delivery, community-

based nursing, critical thinking, ethical decision making, the nursing process, health

education, health promotion, and health assessment.

Describe the nurse’s role in assessment and implementation for the mother and child.

Understand the importance of normal child development in the planning of nursing care

in these populations.

Identify biopsychosocial problem in order to develop recommendation, management

and follow-up to help clients to reach optimal level of wellness.

Define and describe specific pediatric conditions with emphasis on etiology,

clinical manifestations, expected course, treatment, and issues or problems

associated with such conditions.

Explain the condition, issues or problems of children based on the literature or

clinical experiences.

Emphasize the physical, psycho-social or behavioral manifestations that are

associated with a specific condition or problem.

Discuss knowledge and prevention strategies according to developmental

characteristics of the child such as accidents, nutrition, immunization, and

safety measures.

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Identify appropriate nursing activities in support and teaching for parents of children

with different health problems.

Required Titles:

Pillitteri, Adele, Maternal & Child Health Nursing: Care of the Childbearing &

Childrearing Family, 10th

Edition, Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams

& Wilkins, Philadelphia, 2018.

Recommended Titles:

Wong, Dr Hockenterry-Eaten,M. (2017) Wong’s Essentials of pediatric

Nursing. 10 th ed. The C.V. Mosby CO.St.Louis.

Davidson, M., London, M., & Ladewig, P. (2017). Maternal and Child Nursing

Care. (5th Edition). Boston: Pearson.

Doenges, M., Moorhouse, M., & Murr, A. (2010). Nursing care plans:

Guidelines for individualizing client care across the lifespan. (9th Edition

Philadelphia: F. A. Davis .

Frances Fischbach, Marshall B. Dunning III (2015). A Manual of Laboratory

and Diagnostic Tests, Ninth Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

American Psychological Association. (2011). Publication manual of the

American psychological association. (6th Edition.). Washington, DC.

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Student Evaluation/Grading Policies:

Mark Evaluation method

20% First exam

20% Second exam

20% Activities (Quizzes, assignments, case studies, discussion

topics) (See schedule table )

40% Final Exam

100% Total

Course Policies

Attendance Policy:

Absence from lectures and/or tutorials shall not exceed 15%. Students who exceed the

15% limit without a medical or emergency excuse acceptable to and approved by the

Dean of the relevant college/faculty shall not be allowed to take the final examination and

shall receive a mark of zero for the course. If the excuse is approved by the Dean, the

student shall be considered to have withdrawn from the course.

Documentation and Academic Honesty

Please, submit your homework covered with a sheet containing your name, number,

course title and number, and type of the home work (e.g. case study, assignment, and

report). Any completed homework must be handed in to my office (room 509/second

floor) by 16:00 PM on the due date. If I was not in my office, you can submit the

homework to the dean’s secretory who will protect them inside my post office. After the

deadline, the grade will be decrease one mark every day late.

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Avoiding Plagiarism.

1. Unacknowledged direct copying from the work of another person, or the close

paraphrasing of somebody else's work, is called plagiarism and is a serious offence,

equated with cheating in examinations. This applies to copying both from other

students' work and from published sources such as books, reports or journal articles.

2. Paraphrasing, when the original statement is still identifiable and has no

acknowledgement, is plagiarism. A close paraphrase of another person's work must

have an acknowledgement to the source. It is not acceptable for you to put together

unacknowledged passages from the same or from different sources linking these

together with a few words or sentences of your own and changing a few words from the

original text: this is regarded as over-dependence on other sources, which is a form of

plagiarism.

3. Direct quotations from an earlier piece of your own work, if not attributed, suggest that

your work is original, when in fact it is not. The direct copying of one's own writings

qualifies as plagiarism if the fact that the work has been or is to be presented elsewhere

is not acknowledged.

4. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will always result in imposition of a penalty. In

deciding upon the penalty the Department will take into account factors such as the year

of study, the extent and proportion of the work that has been plagiarized, and the

apparent intent of the student. The penalties that can be imposed range The penalties

that can be imposed range from a minimum of a zero mark for the work (without

allowing resubmission) through caution to disciplinary measures (such as suspension or

expulsion).

Schedule table

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Chapter/ Topic Learning Objectives Weeks and

dates Activities and

assignment

Course Syllabus

Chapter 34: Child Health Assessment

1. Describe the purposes and techniques of health assessment in children of all ages. 2. Assess a child and family by health interview, physical examination, and developmental screening. 3. Formulate nursing diagnoses based on health assessment findings. 4. Identify expected outcomes based on health assessment findings as well as help parents manage

seamless transitions across differing health care settings. 5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety

Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics.

6. Implement nursing care, such as conducting an age-appropriate health interview or physical examination by modifying techniques based on the child’s age.

Week 1

Chapter 39:

Pain Management in Children

1. Describe the major methods and techniques of pain management for children. 2. Assess a child regarding whether pain management is needed or adequate. 3. Formulate nursing diagnoses for a child in pain. 4. Identify expected outcomes associated with management of pain in children as well as help families

manage seamless transitions across differing health care settings. 5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety

Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics.

6. Implement nursing care related to a child in pain, such as suggesting an alternative therapy. 7. Evaluate outcomes for achievement and effectiveness of care for a child in pain. 8. Integrate knowledge of pain management in children with the interplay of nursing process, the six

competencies of QSEN, and Family Nursing to promote quality maternal and child health nursing care.

Week 2

Assignment (1)

Chapter 40: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Respiratory

1. Describe common respiratory disorders in children.

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Disorder

2. Assess a child with a respiratory disorder. 3. Formulate nursing diagnoses related to respiratory disorders in children. 4. Identify expected outcomes that address the priority needs of a child with a respiratory disorder to

help him or her manage seamless transitions across differing health care settings. 5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety

Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics.

6. Implement nursing care for a child with a respiratory disorder, such as administering oxygen. 7. Evaluate expected outcomes for achievement and effectiveness of care. 8. Integrate knowledge of respiratory disorders in children with the interplay of nursing process, the six

competencies of QSEN, and Family Nursing to achieve quality maternal and child health nursing care.

Week 3

Week 4

thinking case (1)

Pre-lecture Quiz (1)

Chapter 41: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Cardiovascular Disorder

1. Describe the common cardiovascular disorders of childhood. 2. Assess a child with a cardiovascular dysfunction. 3. Formulate nursing diagnoses for a child with a cardiovascular disorder. 4. Establish outcomes based on the priority needs of a child with a cardiovascular disorder that can

help the family manage seamless transitions across different health care settings. 5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety

Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics

6. Implement nursing care for a child with a cardiovascular disorder, such as teaching about the importance of taking prescribed medication.

7. Evaluate expected outcomes for achievement and effectiveness of care. 8. Integrate knowledge of cardiovascular disorders with the interplay of nursing process, the six

competencies of QSEN, and Family Nursing to promote quality maternal and child health nursing care.

Week 4 Week 5

Pediatric Case (1)

First Exam

Chapter 42: Nursing Care of a Family

1. Describe the immune process as it relates to childhood illnesses. 2. Assess a child with a disorder of the immune system. 3. Formulate nursing diagnoses for a child with a disorder of the immune system. 4. Establish outcomes for a child with a disorder of the immune system that can help the family

manage seamless transitions across different health care settings.

Week 6

Week 7

Pediatric Case (2)

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When a Child Has an Immune Disorder

5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics.

6. Implement nursing care for a child with an immune disorder, such as teaching about environmental control.

7. Evaluate expected outcomes for achievement and effectiveness of care. 8. Integrate knowledge of immune disorders with the interplay of nursing process, the six

competencies of QSEN, and Family Nursing to promote quality maternal and child health nursing care.

Chapter 43: Nursing

Care of a Family When a Child Has an Infectious Disorder

1. Describe the causes and course of common infectious disorders of childhood. 2. Assess a child with an infectious disorder. 3. Formulate nursing diagnoses for a child with an infectious disorder. 4. Establish outcomes to help a family manage an infectious disorder as well as manage seamless

transitions across differing health care settings. 5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety

Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics.

6. Plan nursing care for a child with an infectious disorder, such as helping them understand infectious precautions.

7. Evaluate expected outcomes for the achievement and effectiveness of care.

Week 7 Week 8

Pre-lecture

Quiz (2)

Chapter 44: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Hematologic Disorder

1. Describe the major hematologic disorders of childhood. 2. Assess a child with a hematologic disorder such as sickle-cell anemia. 3. Formulate nursing diagnoses related to a child with a hematologic disorder. 4. Identify expected outcomes for a child with a hematologic disorder to help parents manage

seamless transitions across differing health care settings. 5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety

Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics.

Week 9

Journal article Understanding

the Experiences of Youth Living With Sickle Cell Disease A

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6. Implement nursing care related to a child with a hematologic disorder, such as reducing the possibility of infection.

7. Evaluate expected outcomes for achievement and effectiveness of care. 8. Integrate knowledge of childhood disorders of the blood with the interplay of nursing process, the

six competencies of QSEN, and Family Nursing to promote quality maternal and child health nursing care.

Photovoice Pilot.

Chapter 45: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Gastrointestinal Disorder

1. Describe common gastrointestinal disorders seen in children. 2. Assess a child with a gastrointestinal disorder. 3. Formulate nursing diagnoses for a child with a gastrointestinal disorder. 4. Identify expected outcomes for a child with a gastrointestinal disorder as well as how to manage

seamless transitions across differing health care settings. 5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety

Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics.

6. Implement nursing care for a child with a gastrointestinal disorder, such as preparing the child for surgery.

7. Evaluate expected outcomes for achievement and effectiveness of care.

Week 10

Discussion

topic (1)

Second Exam Chapter 46: Nursing

Care of a Family When a Child Has a Renal or Urinary Tract Disorder

1. Describe common renal and urinary disorders that occur in children. 2. Assess a child for a renal or urinary tract disorder. 3. Formulate nursing diagnoses related to renal or urinary disorders in children. 4. Develop expected outcomes for a child with a renal or urinary disorder to help the family manage

seamless transitions across differing health care settings. 5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety

Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics.

6. Implement nursing care for a child with a renal or urinary disorder, such as preparing a child for peritoneal dialysis.

7. Evaluate expected outcomes for achievement and effectiveness of care.

Week 11

Critical

thinking activity (2)

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8. Integrate knowledge of renal and urinary tract disorders with the interplay of nursing process, the six competencies of QSEN, and Family Nursing to promote quality maternal and child health nursing care.

Chapter 48: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has an Endocrine or Metabolic Disorder

1. Describe the structure and function of the endocrine glands and why metabolic illnesses occur. 2. Assess a child with a disorder of endocrine or metabolic function. 3. Formulate nursing diagnoses for a child with altered endocrine or metabolic function. 4. Establish expected outcomes for a child with endocrine or metabolic dysfunction as well as help

parents manage seamless transitions across differing health care settings. 5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety

Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EPB), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics.

6. Implement nursing care such as teaching long-term medicine administration to a child with an endocrine or metabolic disorder.

7. Evaluate expected outcomes for achievement and effectiveness of care. 8. Integrate knowledge of endocrine and metabolic disorders with the interplay of nursing process, the

six competencies of QSEN, and Family Nursing to ensure quality maternal and child nursing care.

Week 12

Discussion

topic (2)

Chapter 49: Nursing

Care of a Family When a Child Has a Neurologic Disorder

1. Describe common neurologic disorders in children. 2. Assess a child with a neurologic disorder. 3. Formulate nursing diagnoses for a child with a neurologic disorder. 4. Establish expected outcomes for a child with a neurologic disorder to help the family manage

seamless transitions across differing health care settings. 5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety

Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics.

6. Implement nursing care, such as monitoring medicine effectiveness, for a child with a neurologic disorder.

7. Evaluate expected outcomes for achievement and effectiveness of care. 8. Integrate knowledge of neurologic disorders and the interplay of nursing process, the six

competencies of QSEN, and Family Nursing to promote quality maternal and child health nursing

Week 13

Pre-lecture

Quiz (3)

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care.

Chapter 51: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Musculoskeletal Disorder

1. Describe common musculoskeletal disorders in children. 2. Assess a child with a musculoskeletal disorder. 3. Formulate nursing diagnoses related to a child with a musculoskeletal disorder. 4. Establish expected outcomes for a child with a musculoskeletal disorder that help children and

parents manage seamless transitions across differing health care settings. 5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety

Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics.

6. Implement nursing care, such as helping a child with a musculoskeletal disorder meet optimal ambulation capacity.

7. Evaluate expected outcomes for achievement and effectiveness of care. 8. Integrate knowledge of children’s musculoskeletal disorders with the interplay of nursing process,

the six competencies of QSEN, and Family Nursing to promote quality child health nursing care

Week 14

Pre-lecture

Quiz 4

Chapter 53: Nursing Care of a Family When a Child Has a Malignancy

1. Describe usual cellular growth and theories that explain why cells alter to become malignant in children.

2. Assess a child with a common malignant process, such as a rhabdomyosarcoma, neuroblastoma, nephroblastoma, or leukemia.

3. Formulate nursing diagnoses related to a child with a malignancy. 4. Establish expected outcomes for a child with a malignancy to help parents manage seamless

transitions across differing health care settings. 5. Using the nursing process, plan nursing care that includes the six competencies of Quality & Safety

Education for Nurses (QSEN): Patient-Centered Care, Teamwork & Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety, and Informatics.

6. Implement nursing care for a child with a malignancy, such as explaining why chemotherapy is important.

7. Evaluate expected outcomes for achievement and effectiveness of care. 8. Integrate knowledge of malignancy in children with the interplay of nursing process, the six

competencies of QSEN, and Family Nursing to achieve quality child health nursing care.

Week 15

Assignment (2)

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