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Pediatrics and Common Elements of Nursing
NUR 1310
Term II Session 4
Colleen M. Quinn, RN, MSN

Faculty Introduction

Welcome to Pediatrics. My 26 years of nursing have been filled with many blessings, the opportunity to be included in the lives of so many children and families amongst the greatest. I love nursing and I love teaching. I am very happy to include you in the sharing of my pediatric nursing world for the next 8 weeks. Please remember, as is true with any life experience, you will get out of this course what you put into it! Please do the children and their families a favor and put your whole being into the next 8 weeks.
I can be reached at 954 201-8033 or you can contact the department secretary at 954 201-8850. My office is on South Campus, in Module 90, #112-office hours by appointment only. My email address is: cquinn@broward.edu.

Prerequisites
Please refer to the Nursing Process Module.
Required prerequisites include NUR 1220 & NUR 1220L
Required co requisite(s) include NUR 1310L or NUR 1731L.

Course Description

This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of common elements related to (nursing process, physical assessment, fluid & electrolyte balance, and intravenous parental therapy) and to provide the nursing student with the knowledge and skills related to the care of the well and the ill child.

Methods of Instruction

    -NUR 1310 Module
    -Required text readings: Ball, J. & Bindler, R. (2003). Pediatric Nursing. Prentice Hall & Companion Website: www.prenhall.com/ball
    -Additional review from nursing process, as needed
    -Associated readings from child psychology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology texts, and on line sources
    -Pediatric Handout Packet: Quinn, Available in bookstore
    -Asynchronous discussion with peers as related to course materials via the web

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to accomplish the following:
    1.    Distinguish culturally sensitive effective communication strategies when interacting with the pediatric patient of various ages, their families, and other members of the health care team.
    2.    Modify the nursing process as a systemic critical thinking method to provide safe and effective care to the pediatric patients and their families in a variety of settings.
    3.    Determine the theoretical contributions made by the developmental theorists as they apply to growth and development from birth through adolescence utilizing a holistic approach.
    4.    Distinguish appropriate assessment data needed to provide caring interventions that promote teaching and learning to assist patients in meeting their needs at each stage of childhood, across the wellness-illnesss continuum.
    5.    Determine the availability of existing programs needed to manage the care of the pediatric patient in collaboration with other health team members.
    6.    Identify professional practice issues related to the care of the pediatric patient.

Course Requirements

1.    Patience, compassion, and a sense of humor.
2.   Attendance is very important. For the on-line student this means; the student must check the bulletin board and their e-mail regularly for all class announcements and updated information. The student must log in within the first week of class and send an e-mail with the required information (see top of syllabus).Students are expected to schedule their own computer and study time.
3.   All tests must be taken in the CentralCampusTestingCenter (located in the library) by the assigned date. Please see the course calendar and note the times that the tests will be available. You must bring your B.C.C. picture ID. Failure to take the test by the assigned date may result in receiving a score of "0" for that particular test.
4.    Students must have the necessary computer skills. The instructor will help with course content, not with the learning of these skills or any computer problems.
                The student is expected to:
                -Login to the course web site the first week of class
                -Remain in contact with the instructor by e-mail
                -Check the course web bulletin board and e-mail at least twice a week.
                -Be aware of all course announcements and test dates
                -Complete assigned study guide exercises and self tests
                -Use appropriate communication tools (course web site e-mail & bulletin board)
                -Observe rules of "Netiquette"
                -Find alternate ways to get to a computer in the event that the student's computer goes down. "Computer broken" or "Can't login to ISP" are not acceptable excuses
5.    Students are responsible for the viewing of all required audiovisual materials and advised to use any needed materials in the nursing lab or the learning resource center. A list of available resources can be found in both the nursing lab and the learning resource center.
6.   The student is responsible for all objectives and all material listed on the syllabus.
7.    The student is responsible for meeting all prerequisites and co requisites as stated in the nursing process module. Students who do not meet these requirements may not continue in this course and must schedule a meeting with their department head immediately.
   8.    Required BCC email.

Students who are taking an online course for the first time are directed to BCC's Online Student Support Page at http://www.broward.edu/flexible/student.jsp
While there, they should: Click on the "Are You Ready" link to take an online readiness evaluation.
Click on the "Computer Checkup" link to review BCC's hardware and software requirements for taking an online course and for important information for AOL users.

Evaluation Process

Theory grades will be determined on a point basis. There are a possible 300 points in this course. These points are based on three exams, each worth 100 points. Final letter grades will be assigned based on the following division:
    A=    276-300 points
    B=    249-275 points
    C=    219-248 points
    D=    189-218 points
    F=    below 189 points
The three exams will be based on module objectives, required readings, and internet resources. Test questions may be multiple choice and/or short answer. There will be NO exam re-takes.
Exam #1 will contain 60% comprehension type questions and 40% analysis type questions.
Exam #2 will contain 40% comprehension type questions and 60% analysis type questions
Exam #3 will contain 25% comprehension type questions and 75% analysis type questions.

Exam Schedule

All exams are to be taken in the Central Campus Learning Resource Center (located in the library). The Learning Resource Center is open 7 days/week. Please contact The Learning Resource Center re: hours at 954 201-6660. You must bring your BCC picture ID.
Exam I will be available Friday 03/28-Sunday 03/30/03
The following modules reflect the content that will be tested on Exam I:
Introduction to Pediatric nursing , Play, Theorists, Denver II, The Hospitalized Child, Community
Health History and Pediatric Assessment, Pain,
Child Maltreatment/Infant and Toddler Growth & Development, Sepsis, FTT, NEC
Cardiovascular System and Disorders Of
Immunizations/Communicable Diseases
Exam II will be available Friday 4/11-Sunday 04/13/03
The following modules reflect the content that will be tested on Exam II:
Respiratory System and Disorders Of, Preschool Growth & Development, Otitis Media, SIDS, CF, Near Drowning
Hematologic and Immune Systems and Disorders Of
Endocrine and Integumentary Systems and Disorders Of , School Age G&D
Neurological System & Disorders Of
Exam III will be available Friday 05/02-Sunday 05/04
The following modules reflect the content that will be tested on Exam III:
Developmentally Challenged Child/Adolescent Growth & Development
Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems and Disorders Of
Musculoskeletal System and Disorders Of

Academic Dishonesty

Broward Community College's policy 5.02, Student Code of Conduct states that, "Dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of dishonesty." Cheating and plagiarism are defined in this policy.
The Grades and Grade Appeal Process states that, "Any grade received for academic dishonesty will be appealed through the Academic Standards Subcommittee on Discipline and is not subject to the grade appeal process. The subcommittee hears cases where the student feels he/she has been unfairly charged with academic dishonesty. Additionally, the student may be referred to the chief student affairs officer of the campus/center for violations.

How to Register for this Course

Please refer to: BCC's Student Online System

How to Access the Course once you are Enrolled in this Course

The first login date will be Monday, March 10, 2003. The student is expected to login to the course during the first week of class (March 10-14, 2003), please refer back to course requirements. The only people who will be permitted to login are those students who have registered for your course.
Students who already have a WebCT ID, should go to the WebCT login page at http://broward.eduprise.comThey should login with their user name and password. Once their MyWebCT course list is displayed, they should click on "add a course", and then locate your course on the course list. They should then click on your course, and, when the password box comes up, they should enter the user name and password you have given them. If all goes well, they will be able to return to their MyWebCT listing and see the course that they just added.
Students who have not yet created a WebCT ID will need to go to the WebCT course list at http://broward.eduprise.com They will need to locate your course, click on your course name, and, when the password box comes up, they will need to enter the user name and password that you assigned to them. When the next screen appears, they should select "Create My WebCT" (do not select login). They then follow the prompts to create their MyWebCT login. If they carefully follow the prompts, they should end up at a "MyWebCT" screen that shows your course.
Students encountering login difficulties should submit a "Problem Report Form" on or after the start date for the semester.

All online students are to email me stating that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by the above course requirements for NUR 1310.


		BrowardCommunity College Welcome Page Pediatrics and Common Elements of Nursing NUR 1310 Term II Session 4 Colleen M. Quinn, RN, MSN Faculty Introduction Welcome to Pediatrics. My 26 years of nursing have been filled with many blessings, the opportunity to be included in the lives of so many children and families amongst the greatest. I love nursing and I love teaching. I am very happy to include you in the sharing of my pediatric nursing world for the next 8 weeks. Please remember, as is true with any life experience, you will get out of this course what you put into it! Please do the children and their families a favor and put your whole being into the next 8 weeks. I can be reached at 954 201-8033 or you can contact the department secretary at 954 201-8850. My office is on South Campus, in Module 90, #112-office hours by appointment only. My email address is: cquinn@broward.edu. Prerequisites Please refer to the Nursing Process Module. Required prerequisites include NUR 1220 & NUR 1220L Required co requisite(s) include NUR 1310L or NUR 1731L. Course Description This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of common elements related to (nursing process, physical assessment, fluid & electrolyte balance, and intravenous parental therapy) and to provide the nursing student with the knowledge and skills related to the care of the well and the ill child. Methods of Instruction -NUR 1310 Module -Required text readings: Ball, J. & Bindler, R. (2003). Pediatric Nursing. Prentice Hall & Companion Website: www.prenhall.com/ball -Additional review from nursing process, as needed -Associated readings from child psychology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology texts, and on line sources -Pediatric Handout Packet: Quinn, Available in bookstore -Asynchronous discussion with peers as related to course materials via the web Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course the student will be able to accomplish the following: 1. Distinguish culturally sensitive effective communication strategies when interacting with the pediatric patient of various ages, their families, and other members of the health care team. 2. Modify the nursing process as a systemic critical thinking method to provide safe and effective care to the pediatric patients and their families in a variety of settings. 3. Determine the theoretical contributions made by the developmental theorists as they apply to growth and development from birth through adolescence utilizing a holistic approach. 4. Distinguish appropriate assessment data needed to provide caring interventions that promote teaching and learning to assist patients in meeting their needs at each stage of childhood, across the wellness-illnesss continuum. 5. Determine the availability of existing programs needed to manage the care of the pediatric patient in collaboration with other health team members. 6. Identify professional practice issues related to the care of the pediatric patient. Course Requirements 1. Patience, compassion, and a sense of humor. 2. Attendance is very important. For the on-line student this means; the student must check the bulletin board and their e-mail regularly for all class announcements and updated information. The student must log in within the first week of class and send an e-mail with the required information (see top of syllabus).Students are expected to schedule their own computer and study time. 3. All tests must be taken in the CentralCampusTestingCenter (located in the library) by the assigned date. Please see the course calendar and note the times that the tests will be available. You must bring your B.C.C. picture ID. Failure to take the test by the assigned date may result in receiving a score of "0" for that particular test. 4. Students must have the necessary computer skills. The instructor will help with course content, not with the learning of these skills or any computer problems. The student is expected to: -Login to the course web site the first week of class -Remain in contact with the instructor by e-mail -Check the course web bulletin board and e-mail at least twice a week. -Be aware of all course announcements and test dates -Complete assigned study guide exercises and self tests -Use appropriate communication tools (course web site e-mail & bulletin board) -Observe rules of "Netiquette" -Find alternate ways to get to a computer in the event that the student's computer goes down. "Computer broken" or "Can't login to ISP" are not acceptable excuses 5. Students are responsible for the viewing of all required audiovisual materials and advised to use any needed materials in the nursing lab or the learning resource center. A list of available resources can be found in both the nursing lab and the learning resource center. 6. The student is responsible for all objectives and all material listed on the syllabus. 7. The student is responsible for meeting all prerequisites and co requisites as stated in the nursing process module. Students who do not meet these requirements may not continue in this course and must schedule a meeting with their department head immediately. 8. Required BCC email. Students who are taking an online course for the first time are directed to BCC's Online Student Support Page at http://www.broward.edu/flexible/student.jsp While there, they should: Click on the "Are You Ready" link to take an online readiness evaluation. Click on the "Computer Checkup" link to review BCC's hardware and software requirements for taking an online course and for important information for AOL users. Evaluation Process Theory grades will be determined on a point basis. There are a possible 300 points in this course. These points are based on three exams, each worth 100 points. Final letter grades will be assigned based on the following division: A= 276-300 points B= 249-275 points C= 219-248 points D= 189-218 points F= below 189 points The three exams will be based on module objectives, required readings, and internet resources. Test questions may be multiple choice and/or short answer. There will be NO exam re-takes. Exam #1 will contain 60% comprehension type questions and 40% analysis type questions. Exam #2 will contain 40% comprehension type questions and 60% analysis type questions Exam #3 will contain 25% comprehension type questions and 75% analysis type questions. Exam Schedule All exams are to be taken in the Central Campus Learning Resource Center (located in the library). The Learning Resource Center is open 7 days/week. Please contact The Learning Resource Center re: hours at 954 201-6660. You must bring your BCC picture ID. Exam I will be available Friday 03/28-Sunday 03/30/03 The following modules reflect the content that will be tested on Exam I: Introduction to Pediatric nursing , Play, Theorists, Denver II, The Hospitalized Child, Community Health History and Pediatric Assessment, Pain, Child Maltreatment/Infant and Toddler Growth & Development, Sepsis, FTT, NEC Cardiovascular System and Disorders Of Immunizations/Communicable Diseases Exam II will be available Friday 4/11-Sunday 04/13/03 The following modules reflect the content that will be tested on Exam II: Respiratory System and Disorders Of, Preschool Growth & Development, Otitis Media, SIDS, CF, Near Drowning Hematologic and Immune Systems and Disorders Of Endocrine and Integumentary Systems and Disorders Of , School Age G&D Neurological System & Disorders Of Exam III will be available Friday 05/02-Sunday 05/04 The following modules reflect the content that will be tested on Exam III: Developmentally Challenged Child/Adolescent Growth & Development Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Systems and Disorders Of Musculoskeletal System and Disorders Of Academic Dishonesty Broward Community College's policy 5.02, Student Code of Conduct states that, "Dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of dishonesty." Cheating and plagiarism are defined in this policy. The Grades and Grade Appeal Process states that, "Any grade received for academic dishonesty will be appealed through the Academic Standards Subcommittee on Discipline and is not subject to the grade appeal process. The subcommittee hears cases where the student feels he/she has been unfairly charged with academic dishonesty. Additionally, the student may be referred to the chief student affairs officer of the campus/center for violations. How to Register for this Course Please refer to: BCC's Student Online System How to Access the Course once you are Enrolled in this Course The first login date will be Monday, March 10, 2003. The student is expected to login to the course during the first week of class (March 10-14, 2003), please refer back to course requirements. The only people who will be permitted to login are those students who have registered for your course. Students who already have a WebCT ID, should go to the WebCT login page at http://broward.eduprise.comThey should login with their user name and password. Once their MyWebCT course list is displayed, they should click on "add a course", and then locate your course on the course list. They should then click on your course, and, when the password box comes up, they should enter the user name and password you have given them. If all goes well, they will be able to return to their MyWebCT listing and see the course that they just added. Students who have not yet created a WebCT ID will need to go to the WebCT course list at http://broward.eduprise.com They will need to locate your course, click on your course name, and, when the password box comes up, they will need to enter the user name and password that you assigned to them. When the next screen appears, they should select "Create My WebCT" (do not select login). They then follow the prompts to create their MyWebCT login. If they carefully follow the prompts, they should end up at a "MyWebCT" screen that shows your course. Students encountering login difficulties should submit a "Problem Report Form" on or after the start date for the semester. All online students are to email me stating that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by the above course requirements for NUR 1310.