NSPN 7200
Perinatal Theory 2 Childbearing Women
| School | School of Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Program | Perinatal Specialty Nursing |
| Course Credits | 3 |
| Minimum Passing Grade | 50% |
| Start Date | April 08, 2013 |
| End Date | June 28, 2013 |
| Total Hours* | 45 |
| Total Weeks | 12 |
| Hours/Weeks | 3.75 |
| Delivery Type | Other |
| Prerequisite(s) | NSPN 7100 |
| CRN | 25904 |
Acknowledgement of Territories
The British Columbia Institute of Technology acknowledges that our campuses are located on the unceded traditional territories of the Coast Salish Nations of Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam).
Instructor Details
| Name | Andrea Heavenor |
|---|---|
| Instructor to provide | |
| Location | TBA |
| Office Hours | Instructor to provide |
Course Description
NSPN 7200 builds on the concepts presented in NSPN 7100, Healthy Childbearing Experiences. The social determinants of health perspective is the framework for this course which seeks to explore common health challenges experienced during the perinatal period through the use of multifaceted case studies. Concepts of systematic inquiry, critical reflection, and clinical decision making are emphasized throughout the course. NSPN 7200 can be challenged by experienced perinatal nurses. A course grade of 75% is needed to proceed to Clinical 1.
Course Learning Outcomes/Competencies
Course Learning Intentions
- Develop critical thinking and communication skills within the context of caring for childbearing women and their families who face common health challenges.
- Integrate knowledge of growth and development, normal and altered physiology, woman-centered care, cultural diversity, ethics, and guidelines of practice to plan nursing care for childbearing women and families.
- Using a variety of sources, develop a systematic approach to inquire about common perinatal health challenges.
- Examine the impact of the illness experience on pregnancy.
- Develop an understanding of access to acute-care and community resources within the health care system.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive assessment framework to be used with childbearing women experiencing health challenges.
- Plan nursing care for childbearing women experiencing common perinatal health challenges integrating knowledge of growth and development, normal and altered physiology, woman-centered care, cultural diversity, ethics, health promotion, uncertain motherhood, and guidelines of practice.
- Analyze issues related to the nursing care of childbearing women with common perinatal health challenges using systematic inquiry and critical reflection.
- Describe how childbearing families with health challenges can access acute-care and community resources within the health care system.
Learning Resources
Required:
Gilbert, E.S. (2011). Manual of high risk pregnancy and delivery (5th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier.
Lowdermilk, D.L., Perry, S.E., Cashion, K. & Alden, K.R. (2012). Maternity and women’s health care (10th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby, Inc.
Recommended:
Outlined in modules
Course Goals
Course goals are:
- To provide the perinatal nurse with opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to care for childbearing women experiencing common perinatal health challenges.
- To work in partnership with other members of the health care team while supporting the growth of childbearing women and their families as they live through the pregnancy complicated by illness.
Evaluation Criteria
| Criteria | % |
| Assignment | 30 |
| Online Course Participation | 20 |
| Final Examination | 50 |
| TOTAL | 100 |
A final grade of 75% or better is required to continue in the program.
Other information
Late Assignments
The penalty for late assignments is 5% per day past the due date. Extensions may be granted but must be requested AND confirmed at least 72 hours in advance of the assignment due date. If an extension is granted and the assignment is still late, the penalty is 10% for the first day and 5% for each subsequent day. All extensions and penalties will be granted or enforced at the discretion of the instructor and program head.
Statement for prior learning assessment
Prior Learning and Assessment Recognition is a way for students with applicable work and academic experience to apply that knowledge toward earning credits without taking additional classes. If you believe that you have applicable prior work and academic experience, please contact the program directly:
Reina Van Lagen
Program Head
Reina_Van_Lagen@bcit.ca
604-451-7081
Toll-free: 800-663-6542 x 7081
For more information on BCIT's PLAR process, please visit:
https://www.bcit.ca/admission/transfer/plar.shtml
BCIT Policy
The following statements are in accordance with the BCIT Policies 5101, 5102, 5104, and 7507, and their accompanying procedures. To review these policies and procedures please click on the links below.
Attendance/Illness:
In case of illness or other unavoidable cause of absence, the student must communicate as soon as possible with his/her instructor or Program Head or Chief Instructor, indicating the reason for the absence. Prolonged illness of three or more consecutive days must have a BCIT medical certificate sent to the department. Excessive absence may result in failure or immediate withdrawal from the course or program. Please see Policy 5101 - Student Regulations, and accompanying procedures
Academic Integrity:
Violation of academic integrity, including plagiarism, dishonesty in assignments, examinations, or other academic performances are prohibited and will be handled in accordance with Policy 5104 - Academic Integrity and Appeals, and accompanying procedures.
Accommodation:
Any student who may require accommodation from BCIT because of a physical or mental disability should refer to BCIT's Policy on Accommodation for Students with Disabilities (Policy #4501), and contact BCIT's Disability Resource Centre (SW1 2360, 604-451-6963) at the earliest possible time. Requests for accommodation must be made to the Disability Resource Centre, and should not be made to a course instructor or Program area.
Any student who needs special assistance in the event of a medical emergency or building evacuation (either because of a disability or for any other reason) should promptly inform their course instructor(s) and the Disability Resource Centre of their personal circumstances.
Human Rights, Harassment and Discrimination:
The BCIT community is made up of individuals from every ability, background, experience and identity, each contributing uniquely to the richness and diversity of the BCIT community as a whole. In recognition of this, and the intrinsic value of our diversity, BCIT seeks to foster a climate of collaboration, understanding and mutual respect between all members of the community and ensure an inclusive accessible working and learning environment where everyone can succeed.
Campus Mediation Services is a supportive resource for both students and employees of BCIT, to foster a respectful learning and working environment. Any student who feels that they are experiencing discrimination or harassment (personal or human rights-related) can confidentially access this resource for advice and support. Please see Policy 7507 – Harassment and Discrimination and accompanying procedure.
Students should make themselves aware of additional Education, Administration, Safety and other BCIT policies listed at https://www.bcit.ca/about/administration/policies.shtml
Guidelines for School of Health Sciences
Attempts:
Students must successfully complete a course within a maximum of three (3) attempts at the course. Students with two attempts in a single course will be allowed to repeat the course only upon special written permission from the Associate Dean. Students who have not successfully completed a course within three attempts will not be eligible to graduate from their respective program.
SOHS Academic Misconduct:
The integrity of the learning environment is important and hence the consequence of academic misconduct such as Cheating, Plagiarism, and/or Dishonesty is regarded as a serious academic misconduct by BCIT. (https://dictionary.reference.com/browse/plagiarism)
The implication to the student for any activity related to Cheating, Plagiarism, and/or Dishonesty, if it is established that academic misconduct has occurred, the student will receive the following;
First offence: Any student in the School of Health Sciences in an initial act of academic misconduct - cheating, plagiarism, and/or dishonesty will receive a Zero (0) or Unsatisfactory (U) on the particular assignment/examination/or other academic performances. Additionally a letter will be sent to the student and a copy placed with their BCIT student file.
Second offence: Any student in the School of Health Sciences in a second act of academic misconduct - cheating, plagiarism, and/or dishonesty will minimally receive a Zero (0) or Unsatisfactory (U) on the particular course /or other academic performances. Students should be aware that a second offence has a high probability of resulting in suspension from the program. The Dean - School of Health Sciences is responsible for the final decision.
Refer to Policy 5104 https://www.bcit.ca/files/pdf/policies/5104.pdf
Approved
I verify that the content of this course outline is current.
Adrian Wang, Administrative Assistant on behalf of Andrea Heavenor, Instructor
March 13, 2013
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed.
Adrian Wang, Administrative Assistant on behalf of Reina Van Lagen, Program Head
March 21, 2013
I verify that this course outline has been reviewed and complies with BCIT policy.
Cheryl Isaak, Associate Dean
April 02, 2013
Note: Students will be given reasonable notice if changes are required to the content of this course outline.
*Course hours and credits are calculated per Policy 5012 and the associated procedure.
Total hours – Example of 3 credit lecture/lab course:
- Full-time course: 45 hours of scheduled learning
- Flexible Learning course: 36 hours of scheduled learning plus 9 hours of independent (non-scheduled, non-instructional) learning