Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

10-543-186Military Medic RN Health Promotion

Course Information

Description

This course focuses on topics related to health promotion for individuals and families throughout the lifespan. We will cover nursing care of the developing family, which includes reproductive issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-partum, the newborn, and the child. An emphasis is placed on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyles choices for individuals of all ages. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, empowerment, and risk reduction practices are highlighted. Study of the family will cover dynamics, functions, discipline styles, and stages of development.

Total Credits

Course Competencies

Use principles of teaching and learning when reinforcing teaching plans

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you reflect the use of the nursing process

you reflect theories of teaching and learning

you include an evaluation of teaching methods

you include evidence-based content appropriate to the teaching topic

you include multiple teaching strategies appropriate to the developmental level of the learner

you incorporate principles of teaching/learning

you include a complete nursing diagnostic statement using a specific knowledge deficit as the problem

you include a specific evaluative outcome data that measure learning
Apply principles of family dynamics to nursing care

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you demonstrate familiarity with family functions

you apply an understanding of roles of family members

you incorporate family dynamics

you apply knowledge of styles of family decision making

you apply family developmental stages

you incorporate knowledge of family cultural practices related to health
Plan nursing care for patients with reproductive issues

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply knowledge of reproductive issues such as: contraception, normal reproduction, reproductive screening, STIs, and infertility

you use the nursing process

you include the recommended therapeutic nursing actions

you apply knowledge of normal male and female sexual changes across the lifespan

you recognize barriers to reproductive care

you show respect for patient's individual choices
Plan nursing care for a healthy pregnant woman

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you include evidence-based concepts related to preconception and healthy pregnancy for woman and fetus

you include elements of the nursing process

you apply knowledge of appropriate nursing and medical care based on trimesters

you recognize danger signs and related nursing actions

you incorporate teaching concepts related to pregnancy

you include labs and diagnostics related to pregnancy

you apply knowledge of medication used in pregnancy
Plan nursing care during uncomplicated labor and delivery

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you include data that pertains to uncomplicated labor and delivery

you include elements of the nursing process

you apply knowledge of appropriate nursing care based on labor and delivery stages

you apply knowledge of medications used in uncomplicated labor and delivery

you identify common complications of labor and delivery
Plan nursing care for a healthy newborn

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply concepts of family centered care by including physical and psychosocial needs that pertains to the healthy newborn

you include elements of the nursing process for the healthy newborn

you apply evidenced-based nursing and medical care based on needs of the healthy newborn

you apply knowledge of medications for the healthy newborn

you recognize community resources for newborn care
Plan nursing care for the post-partum patient

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you apply concepts of family centered care by including physical and psychosocial needs that pertains to the postpartum patient

you include elements of the nursing process for the post-partum patient

you apply knowledge of appropriate nursing and medical care for the postpartum patient

you identify common complications of the post-partum patient

you plan education for the post-partum patient including community resources
Examine adaptations of nursing care for patients from infancy through adolescence

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you include elements of the nursing process

you base your response on unique needs of the child's stage of development

you include individualized interventions for the child and his/her family

you consider the setting in which care is delivered

you examine evidence-based practices of recommended immunizations

you recognize community resources for care of children
Plan nursing care for the ill child

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you examine nursing care for common childhood illnesses

you show developmentally appropriate modification of nursing measures of the acutely or chronically ill child

you incorporate lifespan considerations when identifying interventions that minimize stress of illness and hospitalization for children and families

you incorporate effects of illness and hospitalization on the child and family
Plan a healthy diet for a well patient

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you include an assessment component of the patient's current diet

you include current recommendations regarding diet for patients according to developmental needs

you include recommendations based on individual patient health conditions

you include a variety of foods to address cultural, values, and ethnic considerations
Encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors in patients

Assessment Strategies

Written Assessment

Criteria

you use the nursing process

you include elements of a healthy lifestyle

you identify the use of health screening guidelines and immunizations

you include stress management as primary prevention

you include identification of risk factors

you outline the steps the patient could take to reduce the risks

you base your response on the patient's level of risk

you demonstrate awareness of a behavior change process