COURSE SYLLABUS Subject:

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INP - Intensive Nursing Practicum WEEK 1 TOPICS/ACTIVITIES

I. Orientation 1. Policies and standards 2. Reiterating the Mission, Vision and Objectives of the school and the department 3. Guidelines in instructional styles 4. Grading System I. Synthesis and integration of knowledge from previous courses Modes of Organizing Patient Care and the Nursing Process as applied to a group of patients II. Applies decision making process and tools III. Patient Dependency Categorization Guideline or Patient Typing (PDCG or PT) IV. Factors affecting adherence/compliance V. Referral system VI. Guidelines for planning care for a group of patients VII. End of shift endorsement for continuity of care VIII. Time management IX. Documentation based on standards, ethical principles and core values X. Review of Problem-oriented recording XI. Information Technology System: concepts and strategies XII. Modes of organizing patient care: 1. Case Method Nursing or Total Patient care 2. Primary Nursing 3. Team Nursing 4. Functional Nursing 5. Managed Care XIII. Key Elements of Primary Nursing 1. One on one nurse patient relationship 2. Decentralization of decision for patient care 3. Clear allocation of responsibilities and authority for nursing decision 4. Twenty-four total nursing care planning and accountability 5. Direct communication with nursing and

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other disciplines in patient care Features of Case Method Nursing 1. Nurse provides holistic and unfragmented care for 8 hours 2. Each nurse caring for the patient has the right to modify the care plan 3. Lines of responsibility and accountability are clear Head Nursing Management Concepts and Strategies Management Process 1. Planning 2. Organizing 3. Staffing 4. Directing 5. Controlling Decision Making Process and Styles Head Nurse Responsibilities 1. Patient Management 2. Unit Management 3. Staff Development Partnership and agency-linking network strategies Interpersonal and managerial concepts and strategies Linkages strategies Communication techniques/strategies Conflict Resolution Institution/Unit Policies Standards of Care Supervision concepts and strategies Teaching principles and concepts and authorities of specialty Case presentation strategies and guidelines Strategies and guidelines for the conduct of seminars Program development Importance of evidence-based nursing practice Importance of having updated readings (journals and other materials) Application of bioethical principles, core values in intensive nursing experience Review of standards of nursing care Self evaluation Reflective technique in nursing practice Steps in conducting continuing education program

Grading System: Communication Competence Competency Enhancement Seminar Attendance and Learning Interaction Learning Outputs Quizzes Mastery Test Prelim Midterm Finals Total

10% 5% 5% 5% 10% 10% 15% 20% 20% 100%

Course Requirements: At the end of the course every student will be able to integrate the knowledge, skills, values and attitude learned in all the courses in demonstrating skills required of a first level position in nursing, that in the long run they will become effective, efficient and caring nurses in rendering service to the individual, family and community. As FCPCians, who are discipline and intelligent they will be able to serve according to the needs of their clientele. 1. Given a group of patients in hospital setting, under supervision (twenty four hour plan of care for 4 patients as primary nurse; and 8 hours plan for 6-8 patients in case method nursing) 2. Given actual work situations with sufficient opportunities to demonstrate leadership, management skills and effective interaction with others are provided 3. Implements strategies/approaches in the solution of health and/or administrative problems 4. Initiates at least one educational program related to health promotion and maintenance 5. Conducts case presentation, seminar on trends and issues in patient care and management 6. Conducts a group research activities related to nursing care and health

References: 1. Nursing Leadership and Management and Empowerment; Prof Jose R Joven (2009) 2. Applying Nursing process A Tool for Critical Thinking; Alfaro-Le Feure (2008) 3. Manual on Nursing Practice; Lippincott (2008) 4. Nursing Care Plans 6th Ed. ; Myers (2007) 5. Nursing Leadership and Management; Patricia Carroll (2007) 6. Nursing Ethics Across the Curriculum and into Practice; Butts and Rich (2006) 7. Clinical Nursing Technique; Kozier and Erbs (2005) 8. Technique in Clinical Nursing; Kozier and Erbs (2002)

9. Priorities in Critical Care Nursing; Urden Lough Stray (1996) Noted and Approved by:

John S Flores, RN, MAN Dean, College of Nursing

Prof Estrella O Simon Vice President