paediatric health nursing:
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Unit 1: |
Health promotion, and maintenance |
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Unit 2: |
Homeostatic, mechanisms, and responses . |
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Unit 3: |
Nursing care of children with altered respiratory function . |
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Unit 4: |
Nursing care of children with altered cardiovascular functions |
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Unit 5: |
Nursing care of children with altered hematological functions. |
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Unit 6: |
Nursing care of children with altered genitor-urinary functions |
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Unit 7: |
Nursing care of children with altered gastrointestinal function |
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Unit 8: |
Nursing care of children with altered neurological functions |
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Unit 10: |
Nursing care of children with altered endocrine function . |
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Unit 11: |
Nursing care of children with life threatening disorders . |
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Unit 12 |
Nursing care of children with special needs. |
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Course Title: |
paediatric health nursing (theory) |
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Course Number : |
203تمر |
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Credit Hours : |
4 credit hours |
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Course prerequisite |
201 تمر
202 تمر |
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Class time : |
Sunday (5:00 pm-7:00 pm). |
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Instructor |
Omar Omari RN, ACCN, MSc. |
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Telephone and e mail |
Omar Omari RN, ACCN, MSc. 016826600 / Ext 207, at Oomari@ksu.edu.sa |
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Office location |
Second floor in the main building |
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Office hours |
Every day (12-1)pm |
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Course Description :
This course introduced the student to appropriate scientific knowledge which enables them to develop their own unique clinical and educational approach to care of Children and their families. This course moves from simple to complex issues; starting with concepts of normal growth and development, health promotion and maintenance, and the prevention of illnesses and accidents and then to selected health problems (chronic and common health problems, and communicable diseases). This is achieved through utilizing the nursing process, developmental theories, new trends and the latest approaches in the management and caring of children.The course encourages students to utilize knowledge synthesis, problem solving techniques, critical thinking, and family centered approached in the provision of empowered care.
Course objectives:
By the end of the course the student will be able to:
1. Provide student with knowledge and skill they need to become competent, think critically and attain the necessary sensitive to become caring nurse for the child and their family.
2. Define and describe specific paediatric conditions with emphasis on etiology, clinical manifestations, expected course, treatment, and issues or problems associated with such conditions.
3. Identify bio-psychosocial problem in order to develop recommendation, management and follow-up to help clients to reach optimal level of wellness.
4. Explain the condition, issues or problems of children based on the theoretical or clinical experiences.
5. Discuss knowledge and prevention strategies according to developmental characteristics of the child such as accidents, nutrition, immunization, and safety measures.
6. Utilize the nursing process and developmental theories to provide holistic care for children from infancy to adolescence and their families.
7. Identify appropriate nursing activities in supporting and teaching parents of children with different health problems.
8. Use synthesis of knowledge, problem-solving and critical thinking abilities in caring for children.
* The objective of this course are built upon the intended learning outcomes of the program:
- Caring
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Nursing therapeutic intervention
- Employee satisfaction
Teaching Methodology
- Lecture / discussion
- Small group Discussion
- Students presentation
- Assigned textbook readings
- Questions and answers
- Handouts
Instructional Resources:
1. Audiovisual materials
2. Handouts.
3. Scenarios and case studies
4. Books & articles.
Evaluation Methods:
To assess the effectiveness of the course material, and student achievement of course objectives takes into consideration cognitive, affective, and psychomotor learning. Two ways of evaluation will take place:
1. Formative evaluation; during the course through:
- First and Second exam
- Internet assignment.
- Class participation.
- Demonstration and observation.
2. Summative evaluation through the final exam, which will cover all the specific objectives of the course.
Course Evaluation Methods:
Students will be evaluated according to the following:
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First exam |
20% |
18-11-2007 |
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Second exam |
20% |
12-12-20007 |
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Participation |
10% |
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Final exam |
50% |
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Total |
100% |
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Handbooks
Wong. (2001). Essentials of Pediatric Nursing. Mosby Company.
Reference:
Pillittiri, A. (2003). Maternal and Child Health Nursing (4th ed.). Lippincott: Philadelphia.
Whaley & Wong. (2000). Nursing care of infants and children.
(6th ed.).Mosby: Health Science Company.
Course Policy:
Students are expected to attend all classes. Unless there is an accepted reason for being absent, the determined percent by the university attendance policy (25%) will be followed (which is 4 class hours). The student, who misses more than this, will be not allowed to continue the course.
When the student's absence exceeds the 25% of courses credit hours without an acceptable excuse they will not be allowed to take the final exam and the record in that course will be marked by "failed".
Any sick leave is to be issued or considered by the Dean of Al Aflaj community collage.
If the students are absent from the final exam they, should present an acceptable excuse as soon as the cause of absence is eliminated to avoid "failed" in that course. Such excuse should be directed and approved by the Dean only.
Students are expected to actively participate in the classroom discussion and contribute to group activities.
Group activities must be documented and submitted to the instructor on time; using computer and internet facilities.
Grading:
The faculty believe that evaluation is a vital part of the learning process and indicates whether the objective have been met and to what degree. Grading of this course follows the university policy in grading students.
Students With Special Needs:
Students with special needs should consult with their course coordinator to be able to provide them with resources and help when needed.
Lectures and Handouts
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Health promotion, and maintenance |
- G& D infant.
- G& D Toddler.
- G& D preschooler.
- G& D school age.
- G& D adolescents |
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Homeostatic, mechanisms, and responses. |
- Paediatric fluid therapy.
- Fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
- Acid-base imbalance.
- Dehydration.
- Types of I.V Solutions.
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Nursing care of children with altered respiratory function. |
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Nursing care of children with altered cardiovascular function |
- Congestive heart disease.
- Rheumatic fever.
- Kawasaki disease.
- Congenital heart disease.
- Cardiac surgery.
- Nursing care of child with altered cardiovascular function. |
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Nursing care of children with altered hematological functions . |
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Nursing care of children with altered genitourinary function |
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Nursing care of children with altered gastrointestinal function
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Nursing care of children with altered endocrine function |
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Nursing care of children with altered neurological function |
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Nursing care of children with life threatening disorders |
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Nursing care of children with altered musculoskeletal function |
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