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Graduate Course Proposal Form Submission Detail - NGR6302C
Tracking Number - 2852
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Current Status:
Approved by SCNS - 2012-05-15
Campus: Tampa
Submission Type: Change
Course Change Information (for course changes only):
Comments: for MS in Nursing; to GC 4/2/12; to USF Syst for conc 4/5/12; to GC 4/16/12; to SCNS 4/16/12. SCNS appd eff 6/1/12. Nmbr 6325 appd as 6302C. Subm as new; was course chng
Detail Information
- Date & Time Submitted: 2012-03-22
- Department: Nursing
- College: NR
- Budget Account Number: 620100020
- Contact Person: Dewel Lindsey
- Phone: 8133969978
- Email: jlindsey@health.usf.edu
- Prefix: NGR
- Number: 6302C
- Full Title: Primary Care of Children and Adolescents II
- Credit Hours: 6
- Section Type: C -
Class Lecture (Primarily)
- Is the course title variable?: N
- Is a permit required for registration?: N
- Are the credit hours variable?: N
- Is this course repeatable?:
- If repeatable, how many times?: 0
- Abbreviated Title (30 characters maximum): Pr Care of Child & Adol II
- Course Online?: C -
Face-to-face (0% online)
- Percentage Online: 0
- Grading Option:
R - Regular
- Prerequisites: NGR 6301C
- Corequisites:
- Course Description: This course is designed to provide the student with the basis for diagnosing and managing chronic health conditions of the child and adolescent. Attention will be paid to the needs of culturally diverse and vulnerable populations.
- Please briefly explain why it is necessary and/or desirable to add this course: Needed for accreditation
- What is the need or demand for this course? (Indicate if this course is part of a required sequence in the major.) What other programs would this course service? Required as part of Master's program and NP core. Coursework for the PNP concentration based on required competencies.
- Has this course been offered as Selected Topics/Experimental Topics course? If yes, how many times? No
- What qualifications for training and/or experience are necessary to teach this course? (List minimum qualifications for the instructor.) Knowledge in specific content area
- Objectives: By the completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Conduct assessments appropriate to the client’s presenting condition, stage of
development/maturation, and culture.
2. Identify physical findings and aspects of subjective and objective data
associated with chronic health disorders and psychosocial problems of
children and adolescents
3. Analyze data to develop a differential diagnosis for chronic
disorders experienced by children and adolescents.
4. interpret appropriate laboratory tests and diagnostic studies for
chronic disorders found in children and adolescents.
5. Prescribe pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapy for
chronic health problems of the child and adolescent,
6. Apply principles of collaboration with other health care professionals for
patients with specific diagnoses or psycho-social concerns.
7. Incorporate community resources into the plan of care.
8. Function within the parameters of the advanced practice role and legal scope
of practice while incorporating ethical analysis, current health policies, and
evidence based practice into patient plans of care.
9. Apply quality processes and improvement science incorporating
information systems to ensure the safety of children and their families and
improve healthcare delivery outcomes.
10. Critique research literature and to utilizing current and emerging genetic/
genomic evidence and evidence based practice findings in clinical practice
and clinical decisions.
- Learning Outcomes: 1. Conduct interviews with families whose children or adolescents have
chronic health care conditions.
2. Identify available resources and resource support for families whose children or
adolescents have chronic health care conditions.
3. Implement plans of care for children and adolescents with chronic
conditions.
4. Incorporate the use of evidence-based practice guidelines in the clinical setting.
5. Demonstrate clinical decision making and reasoning when working with children,
adolescents, and families afflicted with chronic conditions.
- Major Topics: 1. Chronic Health Conditions
2. Respiratory
a. Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
b. Cystic Fibrosis
c. Tuberculosis
3. Cardiovascular
a. CHD/Defects (complex)
b. SCD
c. Chest Pain
d. Cardiomyopathy
4. Gastrointestinal
a. Irritable Bowel
b. Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
c. Celiac Disease
5. Genitourinary
a. Glomerular Nephritis
b. Chronic Kidney Disease
6. Musculoskeletal
a. Congenital
7. Neurological
a. Myelodysplasia
b. Brain Cancer
c. Muscular Dystrophy
d. Hydrochephalus
8. Hematological
a. Leukemia
b. Lymphoma
9. Immunological
a. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)
b. SLE
10. Mental Health
a. Autism
b. Asperger Syndrome
11. Endocrine
a. CA Hyperplasia
b. Thyroid Issues
c. Diabetes
12. Developmental
a. Issues of Prematurity
- Textbooks: Allen, P., Vessey, J., & Schapiro, N. (2009) Primary care of the child with a chronic
condition (5th ed.) St. Louis: Mosby.
Arcara, K., Tschudy, M., & Lee, C.K. (2012) Harriet Lane Handbook (19th ed.)
Baltimore, MD: Mosby.
American Psychological Association (2010). Publication manual of the American
psychological association. (6th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological
Association.
- Course Readings, Online Resources, and Other Purchases:
- Student Expectations/Requirements and Grading Policy: Exams
Papers
Class Presentations
- Assignments, Exams and Tests:
- Attendance Policy: Course Attendance at First Class Meeting – Policy for Graduate Students: For structured courses, 6000 and above, the College/Campus Dean will set the first-day class attendance requirement. Check with the College for specific information. This policy is not applicable to courses in the following categories: Educational Outreach, Open University (TV), FEEDS Program, Community Experiential Learning (CEL), Cooperative Education Training, and courses that do not have regularly scheduled meeting days/times (such as, directed reading/research or study, individual research, thesis, dissertation, internship, practica, etc.). Students are responsible for dropping undesired courses in these categories by the 5th day of classes to avoid fee liability and academic penalty. (See USF Regulation – Registration - 4.0101,
http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/ogc%20web/currentreg.htm)
Attendance Policy for the Observance of Religious Days by Students: In accordance with Sections 1006.53 and 1001.74(10)(g) Florida Statutes and Board of Governors Regulation 6C-6.0115, the University of South Florida (University/USF) has established the following policy regarding religious observances: (http://usfweb2.usf.edu/usfgc/gc_pp/acadaf/gc10-045.htm)
In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary for USF to suspend normal operations. During this time, USF may opt to continue delivery of instruction through methods that include but are not limited to: Blackboard, Elluminate, Skype, and email messaging and/or an alternate schedule. It’s the responsibility of the student to monitor Blackboard site for each class for course specific communication, and the main USF, College, and department websites, emails, and MoBull messages for important general information.
- Policy on Make-up Work:
- Program This Course Supports: Master's Program
- Course Concurrence Information: none
- if you have questions about any of these fields, please contact chinescobb@grad.usf.edu or joe@grad.usf.edu.