Health 2 - APNP 115 Access to Practical Nursing Program. Course Outline

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1 Health 2 - APNP 115 Access to Practical Nursing Program Course Outline COURSE IMPLEMENTATION DATE: September 2008 OUTLINE EFFECTIVE DATE: September 2009 COURSE OUTLINE REVIEW DATE: August 2014 GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION: Society is bombarded with a variety of myths, stereotypes, and prejudices related to aging. To gain a factual picture of aging and the associated nursing practice implications, this course examines the normal aging process. Topics covered include theories of aging, holistic gerontological assessments with associated nursing interventions, and educational concepts regarding prevention and health promotion. To complement the above, students study growth and development, including developmental tasks of each stage of life. Program Information: This course is one of 6 courses offered in the second semester of the Access to Practical Nursing program. Satisfactory completion of each of these courses must be achieved in order to progress to the next level of the program. Delivery: This course is delivered online. COTR Credits: None Hours for this course: 35 hours Typical Structure of Instructional Hours: Practicum Hours (if applicable): Breakdown Duration Type of Practicum Duration Lecture Hours 35 On-the-job Experience Seminars / Tutorials Formal Work Experience Laboratory / Studio Hours Other Practicum / Field Experience Hours Total Other Contact Hours Total 35 1

2 Course Outline Author or Contact: Mya Swiecki, RN, BSCN Signature APPROVAL SIGNATURES: Department Head Darrell Bethune Dean of Instruction Gary Johnson Department Head Signature Dean of Instruction Signature EDCO Valid from: September 2009 August 2014 Education Council Approval Date COURSE PRE-REQUISITES AND TRANSFER CREDIT Prerequisites: Successful completion of: Professional Growth APNP 111; Anatomy and Physiology APNP 112; Health 1 APNP 113; Healing 1 APNP 114; Corequisites: Healing 2 APNP 116, Pharmacology APNP 117, Human Relationships APNP 118 and Nursing Arts APNP 119 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: Students should also contact an academic advisor at the institution where they want transfer credit. 12/2/09/h:\psc\outline\2009_10_fall_winter\apnp115.docx 2

3 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: Longenbaker, S., & Mader, S. S. (2007). Mader s Understanding human anatomy and physiology. Boston: McGraw Hill. Wilkinson, J., & Van Leuven, K. (2007). Fundamentals of Nursing. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Company. dewit, S. C. (2009). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts and practice. Boston: Mosby. Leifer, G. (2007). Introduction to maternity & pediatric nursing. Missouri: Mosby. Please see instructor s Syllabus for a complete list of the current required textbooks. LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon the successful completion of this course, you should be able to: understand concepts of human growth and development. identify fact versus fallacy regarding the aging process and older adulthood. understand physiological and psychological processes of normal aging. understand biological and psychological theories of aging. appreciate lifestyle adjustments in older adulthood. understand the demographics of the age 65+ population (gender, ethnicity, socioeconomics, % of total population), and the present and projected impacts of these statistics upon health care delivery. understand changes and adjustments within the aging family. promote self care through advocacy and/or interventions which support optimal levels of wellness. COURSE TOPICS: Growth & Development Theories of Growth and Development (Maslow, Freud, Erikson, Piaget, Kohlberg and Fowler). Assessing requirements for and promoting health and wellness. Demographics and Aging Characteristics of the age 65 and older persons in Canada include gender and marital status; ethnicity, residence and mobility, education, employment/occupation, economic status, housing and community resources, political policies and environmental considerations and other factors. 12/2/09/h:\psc\outline\2009_10_fall_winter\apnp115.docx 3

4 Aging - A Normal Process Physiological structural changes within the normal aging process alter the functioning of body systems. This specialty is called Gerontological Nursing. Theories of Aging Understanding and recognizing the aging process. Aging and Wellness Understanding specific requirements to enable and support an optimum level of function in older adulthood. The Aging Family Lifestyle changes that create health issues needing intervention. 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: Skills for Busy Students Manage study time effectively Develop problem-solving and memory skills Practice strategies to succeed at exams and tests Use support systems and College resources Research Skills Use the OUTLOOK database (database providing access to all libraries in BC) Use full-text online database to locate current journal and magazine articles Use the internet to locate and evaluate information EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT Online Delivery Assignments Midterm Online Discussion Final Exam Assignments Total % Of total Grade 25% 25% 20% 30% 100% Please see the instructor syllabus for specific classroom policies related to this course, such as details of evaluation, penalties for late assignments, and use of electronic aids. 12/2/09/h:\psc\outline\2009_10_fall_winter\apnp115.docx 4

5 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) < 65 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. 12/2/09/h:\psc\outline\2009_10_fall_winter\apnp115.docx 5