HDEV 0023. Dynamics of Parenthood

Units: 3
Formerly known as HDEV 23ABCD
Hours: 54 lecture
A survey of historical and contemporary attitudes toward parenting. Review of research on child-rearing practices and parent-child relationships. Exploration of current approaches for effective interaction and communication of family members. Emphasis on the influence of personality, developmental stage, family structures, ethnic and cultural factors. (CSU)

HDEV 0023 - Dynamics of Parenthood

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Formerly known as HDEV 23ABCD Hours: 54 lecture Description: A survey of historical and contemporary attitudes toward parenting. Review of research on child-rearing practices and parent-child relationships. Exploration of current approaches for effective interaction and communication of family members. Emphasis on the influence of personality, developmental stage, family structures, ethnic and cultural factors. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Evaluate the important role historical and cultural attitudes and beliefs play in contemporary child rearing practices. Apply current theories and approaches to child guidance in order to develop effective skills and parenting strategies. Examine the environmental impact and outcomes of poverty, violence and abuse on children's development. Research and evaluate resources available to parents in the community. Course Content Outline I. Introduction to Parenting A. The Parenting Process B. Theories, Strategies, and Styles of Parenting C. The Changing Images of Parenthood 1. Traditional Roles 2. Alternative Roles D. Parenting in Diverse Cultures and Contexts II. Parenting the Developing Child - Physical, Cognitive, Social and Emotional A. Transition to Parenthood B. Parenting Infants and Toddlers C. Parenting Preschoolers D. Parenting School-Age Children E. Parenting Adolescents III. Special Topics in Parenting A. Single Parenting, Divorce, and Stepparenting B. Parenting Children with Special Needs C. Working Parents and Childcare D. Parenting at Times of Trauma E. Parenting Adult Children, Grandparenting F. Supports and resources for Parents and Children Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Analyze important factors, issues and consequences related to the decision to parent or not to parent. 2. Identify the developmental sequence of child growth and development from infancy through adolescence. 3. Describe the sequence of stages both parents and children experience developmentally and how they affect each other's growth. 4. Compare and contrast the important role historical and cultural attitudes and beliefs play in childrearing practices. 5. Discuss current theories and approaches to child guidance in order to develop skills and practice in various techniques. 6. Incorporate effective communication skills between parents and children. 7. Describe the significance of self-esteem and devise strategies for enhancing a positive self-concept. 8. Analyze the significance of parenting behaviors and their consequences for children. 9. Examine the environmental impact and the outcomes of poverty, violence and abuse on children's development. 10. Research, locate, evaluate helpful resources available to parents. 11. Research, locate, evaluate support groups/services available to parents in the community. Methods of Evaluation Classroom Discussions Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Projects Reports Reading Assignments 1. Read article on 2017's Biggest Parenting Trends by Today's Parent, 1/4/17 that focus on a variety of parenting issues and concerns and compare this information to research identified in the text. 2. Read Stephen Camarata's, (a specialist in child development and in developmental disabilities such as autism, Down Syndrome and other conditions resulting in childhood speech and language disorders)book, The Intuitive Parent: Why the Best Thing for Your Child Is You" and report findings to the class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Locate three websites specially catering to parental issues. Locate three articles addressing what you believe to be the biggest parenting challenge and write a paper identifying three suggestions to remedy each challenge. Lastly, explain the pros and cons of each of these practices for both parent(s) and child. (For example: www.pluggedinparents.com; breastfeeding guide for working moms) 2. Choose one parenting issue to research (i.e., setting limits, teaching logical consequences, discipline strategies, etc.) and identify an appropriate parenting skill to support positive behavior in a child. Identify clear age-appropriate expectations for the child that take into account a child's age, ability, and temperament, and introduce a parenting behavior plan to assist the child in reaching optimal development. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Complete the computer program, The Virtual Child, by "raising" a child from birth through adolescence by responding to developmental questions/situations at each stage of childhood. Students will "compare" their parenting/child development experiences to material in the text. Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.

NRSR 0023 - Medical Surgical II and Mental Health Nursing

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Completion of NRSR 22 with grade of "C" or better or current LVN licensure and BIOL 4 or 8A/8B, 5 or 7A/7B, 6, NUTF 10, HDEV 1, PSYC 100, MATH A, and ENGL 1A with grades of "C" or better; Completion of or concurrent enrollment in COMM 1 and SOC 1 or ANTH 2 with grades of "C" or better Hours: 387 (104 lecture, 283 laboratory) Description: Theory and clinical practice related to application of the nursing process based on Roy's Adaptation Model. Students provide care for the adult client having a variety of complex medical-surgical health problems and learn to apply the nursing process for clients experiencing common mental health issues. Focus is on the role of the registered nurse in therapeutic communication, health teaching, leadership, management, and team work. Students further develop skills and apply theory introduced in NRSR 22 in varied and more complex settings, and gain additional theory and skills related to new clinical areas and levels of responsibility. (letter grade only) (CSU) Units 11 Lecture-Discussion 104 Laboratory 283 By Arrangement Contact Hours 387 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Apply the nursing process, and effective transfer of care based on Roy's Adaptation Model to a team of 2-3 adult clients within the medical-surgical/mental health environment. Demonstrate effective professional communication, and personal safety in a high-risk environment. Identify the learning needs of clients with common or remedial illnesses/mental health stressors and those of their families. Utilize teaching principles specific to client's learning needs. Demonstrate effective principles of leadership: Delegation, supervision, team communication, legal aspects of care, and quality management in a team environment. Initiate and manage intravenous therapy according to community standards and the principles set forth by the Infusion Nurses Society. Course Content Outline 1. Foundations in Mental Health Theory 2. Foundations for Mental Health Practice 3. Stress, Anxiety, Suicide, & Anger 4. Depression & Bipolar Disorders 5. Schizophrenia 6. Trauma, Stress-related, Dissociative, and Somatic Disorders 7. Personality Disorders 8. Disorders of Children, Adolescents, & Older Adults 9. Addiction Disorders 10. Crisis & Family Violence 11. Intervention Modalities 12. BRN licensing and diversion, standards of professional performance, the impaired colleague 13. Review of Roy's Adaptation Model, utilization of the nursing process, concept maps and care planning for the adult patient 14. Review of California Nurse Practice Act, scope of practice, critical thinking in nursing and problem solving 15. Review of performance improvement and quality management: Incident management and reporting, sentinel events, medication errors, national patient safety goals 16. Effective communication, conflict management, interdisciplinary team communication and the nursing process 17. ACS, MI, and complications of an MI 18. Heart failure & cardiomyopathy 19. Neurological assessment, intervention and rehabilitation, CVA, TIA, carotid endarterectomy 20. Neurological disorders: Meningitis, encephalitis, brain tumors, seizure disorders, epilepsy, MS, myasthenia gravis, ALS, Bell’s palsy, Guillain-Barre syndrome, Huntington’s disease 21. Back pain and neurosurgery, discectomy, laminectomy 22. Spinal cord injury 23. Connective tissue disorders: SLE, RA, OA, systemic sclerosis, carpal tunnel, neuromas, bursitis 24. Communicable diseases: MRSA, C.diff, Shigellosis, Coccidioidomycosis, VRE, influenza, mononucleosis, histoplasmosis, West Nile Virus, Ebola 25. Thyroid disorders: Hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, thyroidectomy 26. General cancer concepts: Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biotherapy, chronic pain management 27. Skin, breast and lung cancer 28. Hematologic abnormalities: Leukemias, lymphomas, neutropenia, thrombocytopenia, multiple myeloma 29. Male Reproductive Disorders: Prostate and testicular cancer, erectile dysfunction, TURP 30. Renal Disorders: Urinary tract infection, calculi, nephrotic syndrome, polycystic kidney disease, acute and chronic kidney disease, dialysis and renal transplantation 31. Disaster planning and emergency management: Security plans, internal/external disaster/fire Nursing skills learned and validated in this course: 1. Peripheral IV catheter insertion 2. Central line dressing change 3. Manual and continuous bladder irrigation Course Objectives Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Review and remediate previous semester skills and objectives. 2. Identify community standards and the principles set forth by the Infusion Nurses Society when initiating intravenous therapy. 3. Compare effective principles of leadership: Delegation, supervision, team communication, legal aspects of care, and quality management in a team environment. 4. Analyze strategies to successfully manage total patient care for 3 patients in the medical surgical environment to include application of the nursing process and effective transfer of care. 5. Summarize components of effective professional communication and personal safety in high risk environment. Clinical Laboratory Objectives: 1. Maintain previous semester skills and objectives while caring for patients in the medical-surgical and mental-health settings. 2. Safely initiate and manage intravenous therapy according to community standards and the principles set forth by the Infusion Nurses Society. 3. Demonstrate effective principles of leadership, delegation, supervision, team communication, legal aspects of care, and quality management in a team environment. 4. Successfully manage total patient care for 3 patients in the medical surgical environment to include application of the nursing process and effective transfer of care. 5. Demonstrate effective professional communication and personal safety in a high risk environment. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Projects Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments Students will follow weekly content from assigned readings in required and recommended text books and professional journals. 1. Medical-Surgical Nursing: read "Neurosensory Disorders." Use information to identify changes in patient condition and provide care. 2. Mental Health Nursing: read "Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders." Use information to identify changes in patient condition and provide care. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Case studies are assigned as individual or group work to help the students learn concepts, nursing interventions and to stimulate critical thinking. Part of the lecture time is used for discussion of case studies. 2. Weekly Interpersonal Process Recordings, student journals and patient assessments are required when student is in the hospital clinical setting with clients. 3. Nursing care plans using the nursing process and assessment tools are required in each area: leadership, management, adult medical surgical nursing and care of the client with mental health illness. The care plans demonstrate the student's ability to use the Nursing Process to problem-solve a plan for safe patient care. 4. Complete Case Study: "Working with a Person who is Paranoid," completing the assessment, nursing diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Using the Nursing Process, select a Quality Improvement project and research best practice guidelines using OVID (Sierra College library link. Design and present change proposal. Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Books required and suggested for previous semesters; NRSR 21 and NRSR 22.

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