Health 1 - PNUR 101 Practical Nursing Program. Course Outline

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1 Health 1 - PNUR 101 Practical Nursing Program Course Outline COURSE IMPLEMENTATION DATE: Pre 1998 OUTLINE EFFECTIVE DATE: September 2008 COURSE OUTLINE REVIEW DATE: March 2013 GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course explores the concept of holistic health. The dimensions of health and determinants of health are examined. Healthy lifestyle behaviours are discussed as well as practice approaches for the betterment of ones health. Program Information: This course is one of the 6 courses offered in the first semester of the Practical Nursing Program. Satisfactory completion of this course is required to progress into the next level of the program. Delivery: This course is delivered face-to-face COTR Credits: N/A Hours for this course: 75 hours Typical Structure of Instructional Hours: Practicum Hours (if applicable): Instructional Activity Duration Type of Practicum Duration Lecture Hours 75 On-the-job Experience N/A Seminars / Tutorials Formal Work Experience N/A Laboratory / Studio Hours Other N/A Practicum / Field Experience Hours Total Other Contact Hours Total 75 1

2 Course Outline Author or Contact: Lynne Girvan, RN Signature APPROVAL SIGNATURES: Department Head Darrell Bethune Dean of Instruction Gary Johnson Department Head Signature Dean of Instruction Signature EDCO Valid from: September 2008 August 2013 Education Council Approval Date COURSE PRE-REQUISITES AND TRANSFER CREDIT Prerequisites: Successful completion of prerequisites for program admission Corequisites: PNUR 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): Credit can be awarded for this course through PLA Yes No Transfer Credit: For transfer information within British Columbia, Alberta and other institutions, please visit Prior Course Number: N/A Students should also contact an academic advisor at the institution where they want transfer credit. Textbooks and Required Resources: Textbook selection varies by instructor and may change from year to year. At the Course Outline Effective Date the following textbooks were in use: Standards of Practice, College of LPNs of B.C. Code of Ethics, College of LPN of B.C. Nurse/Client Relationships, CLPNBC, RNABC, RPNABC 10/1/08/tf/H:\PSC\OUTLINE\2008 June - Oct\PNUR101.docx 2

3 dewit S.C. (2009). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and Practice Wilkinson, J., & Van Leuven, K. (2007). Fundamentals of Nursing. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company. Longenbaker S. & Mader S.S. (2007). Maders Understanding of Human Anatomy and Physiology. B. Boston. McGraw-Hill Please see instructor s Syllabus for a complete list of the current required textbooks. LEARNING OUTCOMES: At the successful completion of this course, you should be able to understand and demonstrate competent application of the following course concepts to your own nursing practice and to your own lifestyles. Define and understand Health. Health promotion through empowering self and other individuals to achieve healthy life styles. Advocate for and promote effective health care within the health care system. Empower individuals to be informed health care consumers. Take personal responsibility for achieving and role-modeling a healthy lifestyle. Maximize strategies that promote health such as stress management. Educate to prevent and/or minimize the effects of a high-risk lifestyle. Recognize impacts of cultural and societal beliefs and values in all aspects of health including sexuality concepts, and fertility management. Effectively appreciate the biological, psychological, socialogical, spiritual and environmental dimensions of health in all aspects of nursing practice. Apply concepts of growth and development, from prenatal to late adulthood in assessing requirements for and promoting health and wellness. Consider Maslow s theory of a Heirarchy of Needs, Freud s theory of psychosexual development, Erikson's theory of personality development, Piaget's theory of cognitive development, Kohlberg's theory of moral development and Fowler s theory re: spirituality in assessing and supporting healthy progression of individual development across the life span. This course should help you: Critical Thinking in Health Management identify personal health behaviours develop effective nursing processes to manage client health promotion and maintenance develop and communicate appropriate suggestions for health/lifestyle change advocate appropriately from sound knowledge base 10/1/08/tf/H:\PSC\OUTLINE\2008 June - Oct\PNUR101.docx 3

4 Research collect, collate, analyze and interpret information critically examine statements and information utilize a variety of resources, media and techniques to access information organize information so that it can be used in a meaningful way by a specified audience Personal Development take responsibility for personal planning set goals and priorities in developing personal life styles understand the importance of qualities like attitude, faith, self concept. further develop a sense of personal values COURSE TOPICS: Introduction to Course Health: Definitions & Holistic View Dimensions of Health, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention, Developmental Tasks Intro Cultural Health Developmental Tasks Intro continued; Defense Mechanisms Mental Health Measurements: Emotional and Spiritual Growth Concepts of Maslow and (Fowler) Holistic Health and Sexuality Healthy Lifestyles: Stress Management; Selye s Stages Healthy Lifestyles: Physical Fitness Environmental Health Issues Consumerism Communicable Childhood Diseases, Immunity & Immunization Sexually Transmitted Diseases Healthy Lifestyles: Substance Abuse and Addiction Healthy Lifestyles: Alcohol Use Healthy Lifestyles: Tobacco Use Review: Developmental Tasks & Defense Mechanisms Health Throughout Lifespan: Introduction to Growth and Development : Stages of Human Development Theories of Maslow, Freud, Erikson Health Throughout Lifespan: Theories of Piaget/Kohlberg..Cognitive and Moral Infancy, School age, Adolescence, Young Adulthood, Middle Adulthood In class and self-directed 10/1/08/tf/H:\PSC\OUTLINE\2008 June - Oct\PNUR101.docx 4

5 Infancy, School age, Adolescence, Young Adulthood, Middle Adulthood.. continued Family Structure/Relationships and Issues Nutrition: Essential Nutrients/Healthy Choices Nutrition & Body Image: Weight Management: Weight Loss/Weight Gain Nutrition & Body Image: Overweight, Obesity and Underweight Non-Traditional Dietary Practices Eating Disorders Exam preparation seminar/ tutoring See instructor s Syllabus for the detailed outline of weekly readings, activities and assignments. ESSENTIAL SKILLS DEVELOPED IN THIS COURSE: Students can expect to develop the following skills in this course: Computer Skills Recognize basic computer components (e.g. monitor, hard drive) and terminology Start the computer, log in, start a program Create a simple document in Word Perform basic document editing Understand file management: save, store and retrieve documents Use to send and read messages, attach documents Print documents Access COTR s online learning resources Skills for Busy Students Manage study time effectively Set educational priorities and goals Recognize personal learning style Use effective note-taking strategies Develop problem-solving and memory skills Practice strategies to reduce stress level and deal with anxiety Practice strategies to succeed at exams and tests Use support systems and College resources Writing Skills Use correct punctuation and grammar Edit written work Understand legal documentation 10/1/08/tf/H:\PSC\OUTLINE\2008 June - Oct\PNUR101.docx 5

6 Research Skills Using the library catalogue; renew materials; place holds on resources Use the OUTLOOK database (database providing access to all libraries in BC) Use full-text online database to locate current journal and magazine articles Using the internet to locate information; evaluate information from internet sources Understand what constitutes plagiarism in academic writing Cite, save, and print information for research Getting Hired Skills Recognize personal skills and attributes Write a focussed, effective resumé Write a strong cover letter Prepare for an effective job interview Use WorkopolisCampus to find information about jobs Use effective job-finding techniques EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT Face to Face Delivery Assignments % Of total Grade Mid-Term Exam Diversity Project Health Promotion Poster Presentation Final Exam Total 100% Exams include case study questions which require application of concepts to situations through use of critical thinking; multiple choice and short answer questions This course must be successfully passed with a minimum 65% grade average in order for a student to progress into Semester I community clinical and into Semester II. There will be no rewrites offered for any of the evaluations. A penalty of -15% will be applied for each day past due date for late submissions. If any assignment is more than three days late it will not be accepted and a grade of "0" will be assigned. All evaluation components must be submitted in order to pass the course. Please see the instructor s Syllabus for specific classroom policies related to this course, such as breakdown of evaluation, penalties for late assignments, and the use of electronic aids. 10/1/08/tf/H:\PSC\OUTLINE\2008 June - Oct\PNUR101.docx 6

7 EXAM POLICY Students must attend all required scheduled exams that make up a final grade at the appointed time and place. Individual instructors may accommodate for illness or personal crisis. Additional accommodation will not be made unless a written request is sent to and approved by the appropriate Department Head prior to the scheduled exam. Any student who misses a scheduled exam without approval will be given a grade of 0 for the exam. COURSE GRADE Course grades are assigned as follows: Grade A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ F Mark (Percent > ACADEMIC POLICIES See for general college policies related to course activities, including grade appeals, cheating and plagiarism. COURSE CHANGES: Information contained in course outlines is correct at the time of publication. Content of the courses is revised on an ongoing basis to ensure relevance to changing educational, employment, and marketing needs. The instructor will endeavour to provide notice of changes to students as soon as possible. The instructor reserves the right to add or delete material from courses. 10/1/08/tf/H:\PSC\OUTLINE\2008 June - Oct\PNUR101.docx 7