ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM
“CONFIRMED”
Vice-rector
Prof. Ihor R. Mysula, M.D., Ph.D
23.06.2009
SYLLABUS
NURSING CARE OF ADULTS II
PRACTICUM
for 2nd year ADN students
Specialty
5.12010102 „Nursing”
Structural Academic Plan
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Course |
Semesters |
Amount of hours |
Control A |
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Total |
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Self – preparations |
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Lectures |
Practical training |
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2 |
III |
125 |
0 |
96 |
29 |
Exam |
Prepared by
Iryna
Iavorska, MD, BSN
The program was discussed at Department meeting.
Minute ¹ _12__ from___
June 10, 2009_.
The Head of department Prof.
I. Ya. Hospodarsky
The program was confirmed at
Minute ¹___7____
from __June 23, 2009__
The Head of commission As. Prof. S.O. Yastremska, Ph.D,
BSN
Ternopil 2009
NURSING CARE OF ADULTS II PRACTICUM
SYLLABUS
Fall 2009
Faculty:
Irina Iavorska MD, BSN
Office Telephone No.:
+380 352 430927
E-mail:
Volodymyr Horodetsky MD, PhD,
E-mail: [email protected]
Rega
Nadia, MD, PhD
I. Course Description
6.4 hrs practical per week (for 15 week semester)
14 hrs practical per week (for 7 week semester)
US Credit hours: 3
UA:
Total hours 125
Contact hours: 96
Practical classes hours: 96
ECTS credits: 4
Clinical application of theoretical
concepts of nursing care of adults with acute and chronic health care needs,
utilizing the nursing process for advanced clinical decision making. Coordination and management of care for a
group of clients in acute care settings is emphasized utilizing basic
management principles.
II. Conceptual Framework
Major
Concepts: Health
Patient
Nursing
Nurse
Setting
III.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this
course, the participant will be able to
independently and/or with consultation of faculty:
Basic Human Needs
1. Assist adult patients in resolving
human need interferences.
2. Plan care consistent with goals,
recognizing the interrelatedness of basic human needs.
Nursing Process
1. Apply the nursing process
as a framework for determining nursing care for adult patients experiencing
interferences in human needs in both the acute and community based setting.
2. Collect, cluster,
interpret, and validate assessment data (to include diagnostic studies) as it
specifically relates to individuals experiencing interferences in the human
needs within the nursing process framework.
3. Formulate and prioritize
actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
4. Construct
measurable goals for individuals experiencing interferences in human needs.
5. Plan
nursing care consistent with goals and organized by priority of needs.
6. Prioritize and perform nursing
interventions (to include pharmacologic and nutritional interventions)
appropriate to individuals experiencing interferences in human needs.
Interventions will reflect adaptations appropriate
to variant patient situations and established policies and procedures.
7. Evaluate goal attainment according to
established outcome criteria to determine the effectiveness of nursing
interventions and resolution of human needs interferences.
Manager of Care
1. Manage an organized plan of care for
adult patients in collaboration with other members of the health team,
considering safety, resources, and time management.
Communication
1. Communicate therapeutically with
patients and family members using effective communication skills during
interactions.
2. Communicate
effectively when documenting the delivery of health care.
Caring
1. Apply knowledge of cultural diversity
in planning and implementing nursing care.
2. Provide nursing care to patients with
interferences in specific human needs in a manner that is empathetic,
respectful of individual needs, and is unconditional in nature.
3. Implement nursing interventions that
facilitate physical and emotional independence of patients with interferences
in human needs.
4. Implement nursing interventions that
meet anticipatory needs of patients with interferences in human needs.
5. Collaborate with individuals and family
members experiencing interferences in human needs when developing a plan of
care.
6. Function as patient advocate for
individuals experiencing interferences in human needs.
Teaching/Learning
1. Apply appropriate principles in meeting
teaching/learning needs of individuals across the health-illness continuum.
2. Develop a teaching plan with
consideration of developmental levels and resources for a client in the
clinical setting.
Skills
1. Perform previously learned skills
independently and with faculty supervision according to established criteria
and critical thinking elements when providing
patient care.
2. Integrate cognitive, psychomotor and
effective dimensions in the performance of the following skills:
-Intravenous
medication administration
-Care of
central lines
Responsibility/Accountability
1. Demonstrate responsibility and
accountability as a provider of care to adults with specific need
interferences.
IV. Methods of Instruction
Class
discussion, critical thinking exercises, participation in clinical rotation
group conferences (pre and post conferences); observation of selected clients
in acute care settings; and computer assisted instructions and video programs.
V. Student Responsibilities
1.
The instructional work of
SANU 201P is designed for class/clinical attendance and participation.
2.
Students are responsible
for the content of all classes as outlined in the course syllabus, including
announcements regarding policies and academic activities.
3.
Students are expected to
complete assigned readings, computer assisted instruction, and videos prior to
each clinical experience. The student is responsible for all assigned content.
4.
Students are expected to be
present for all scheduled tests. In the event that a student is unable to
attend a scheduled test, the student must:
a.
Notify the faculty member
regarding absence PRIOR to the scheduled time for the test.
b.
In the event of an
emergency on the day of the test, notify the faculty member as soon as
possible.
c.
Tests are to be made up at
the discretion of the faculty.
5.
Faculty reserve the right
to change the test format when giving make-up test
VI. Course Requirements
A. Course Requirements
1. See course outline for specific reading
assignments
2. Multiple choice and/or essay
examinations
3. Class attendance
B. Final Grade Calculation
1. Care Plans (2 at 20 % each)…………………….…...40%
2.
Clinical
Exam………………………………………25%
3.
Practical skills
exam..……………………………….25%
4.
Patient Teaching
Plan………………………………10%
C.
Clinical and Laboratory
Attendance
Attendance is required for all
clinical and lab experiences. If a laboratory or clinical experience is missed,
the student will be required to attend a make-up day at the time and date
determined by the instructor (within 2
weeks after missing).
D. Grading Scale
|
1-12 Points Grade (TSMU) |
% of points |
Amount of right answers (of 60) |
Amount of right answers (of 100) |
Letter Grade (US) |
1-5 Mark (UA) |
|
“12” |
97-100 |
60-58 |
97-100 |
A+ |
5+ (Excellent) |
|
“11” |
93-96 |
57-55 |
93-96 |
A |
5 (Excellent) |
|
“10” |
89-92 |
54-52 |
89-92 |
A– |
5– (Excellent) |
|
“9” |
85-88 |
49-51 |
85-88 |
B+ |
4+ (Good) |
|
“8” |
81-84 |
48-46 |
81-84 |
B |
4 (Good) |
|
“7” |
76-80 |
45-43 |
76-80 |
C+ |
4 – (Good) |
|
“6” |
72-75 |
42-40 |
72-75 |
C |
3+ (Satisfactory) |
|
“5” |
68-71 |
39-37 |
68-71 |
D+ |
3 (Satisfactory) |
|
“4” |
64-67 |
36-34 |
64-67 |
D |
3 – (Satisfactory) |
|
“3” |
60-63 |
33-31 |
60-63 |
F |
2 (Failed) |
|
“2” |
61 & less |
30 & less |
61 & less |
F |
1 (Failed) |
VII. Instructional
Materials
A. Instruction Methods:
Discussion, handouts, assigned readings, written assignments, lecture,
independent learning modules, current nursing literature, computer programs and
audio-visuals will be utilized to facilitate learning.
B. Required
Textbooks:
C. Other
Textbooks:
XIII. Course
Outline and Assignments
The schedule of course events
(content, tests, assignment due dates) is subject to change in the event of
unforeseen circumstances. Notice will be served if the schedule will vary.
III.COURSE
CONTENT: practical HOURS
|
N |
Theme |
Contact hours |
Instructor |
Date |
|
1. |
Interventions and care of clients with hematological problems. |
5 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
November 26/09 |
|
2. |
Interventions for clients with red blood cell disorders. |
5 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
November 30/09 |
|
3. |
Interventions for clients with white blood cell disorders. |
7 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 1/09 |
|
4. |
Assessment of the Respiratory System. Interventions for clients
requiring oxygen therapy or tracheostomy |
7 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 3/09 |
|
5. |
Interventions for clients with noninfectious problems of the upper
respiratory tract |
7 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 3/09 |
|
6. |
Interventions for clients with noninfectious problems of the lower
respiratory tract. Care plan I |
7 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 4/09 |
|
7. |
Interventions for clients with infectious problems of the lower respiratory
tract. Care plan I |
5 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 8/09 |
|
8. |
Interventions for critically ill clients with respiratory
problems |
5 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 8/09 |
|
9. |
Assessment of the Cardiovascular System. Interventions for clients
with dysrhytmias |
7 |
Dr.
V. Horodetsky |
December 14/09 |
|
10. |
Interventions for clients with cardiac problems. |
5 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 21/09 |
|
11. |
Interventions for clients with vascular problems. Patient Teaching Plan |
5 |
Dr.
V. Horodetsky |
December 22/09 |
|
12. |
Interventions for clients with cardiac problems. Patient Teaching Plan |
7 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 22/09 |
|
13. |
Interventions for clients with shock. Care plan II |
5 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 23/09 |
|
14. |
Interventions for critically ill clients with acute coronary syndromes. Care plan II |
5 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 24/09 |
|
15. |
Assessment of the Musculoskeletal System Interventions for clients
with musculoskeletal problems. |
5 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 25/09 |
|
16. |
Interventions for clients with musculoskeletal trauma. |
5 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 28/09 |
|
17. |
Practical skills exam |
4 |
Dr.
I.Iavorska |
December 29/09 |
|
|
Together |
96 |
|
|
IX. COURSE
CONTENT: sTUDENT independent wORK
|
# |
Theme |
Hours |
Instructor |
|
1 |
Nursing process |
6 |
Dr.
V. Horodetsky |
|
2 |
Nursing diagnosis |
6 |
Dr.
V. Horodetsky |
|
3 |
Nursing Care Plan |
6 |
Dr.
V. Horodetsky |
|
4 |
Patient teaching |
6 |
Dr.
V. Horodetsky |
|
5 |
Creation of teaching plan |
5 |
Dr.
V. Horodetsky |
|
|
Together |
29 |
|
Prepared
by
Iryna Iavorska, Volodymyr Horodetsky.
Aug.27, 2009
Approved by Department of General Patient
Care. Minute #____1____ from ____Aug. 31, 2009
Revised by Department of General Patient
Care. Minute #____8____ from _August 27, 2009__
Revised by Department of Clinical Immunology,
Allergology and General Patient Care. Minute #____12____
from ____June 10, 2009__