San Jos State University

School of Nursing
NURS 146B, Maternal Health Clinical,
Fall 2011
Instructor:

Joyce Barnby

Office Location:

HB 307

Telephone:

408-924-3143
c) 408-348-5652
joyce.barnby@sjsu.edu

Email:
Office Hours:

By appointment

Class Days/Time:

Tuesdays 1400-2200

Classroom:

Kaiser Santa Clara Hospital

Prerequisites:

NURS 24, NURS 34, NURS 44, NURS 54, NURS 128

Faculty Web Page and MYSJSU Messaging

Copies of the course materials such as the syllabus, major assignment handouts, etc. may
be found on my faculty web page accessible through the Quick Links>Faculty Web Page
links on the SJSU home page. You are responsible for regularly checking with the
messaging system through MySJSU.
Course Description
Focuses on providing family centered care to culturally diverse childbearing families
using concepts of systems theory in acute care, home, and community settings.
Course Goals and Student Learning Objectives
NOTE: PLO = Program Learning Outcome. Full text of these outcomes can be found
on the School of Nursing website and in the Student Handbook.
Course Content and Learning Outcomes

Incorporating the concepts of communication, critical thinking, and therapeutic nursing

interventions, upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
SLO1. With moderate assistance, perform a complete and accurate biopsychosocial and
environmental assessment for childbearing clients and families using a systematic and
culturally appropriate approach. [PLO #1--assessment]

SLO2. Apply physiologic and pathophysiological theory to safely manage a clients care
with moderate assistance. [PLO #2client centered care]
SLO3. Use the nursing process to develop a comprehensive evidence-based plan of care
for childbearing clients and families. [PLO #3--EBP]
SLO4. Identify appropriate community resources that address the health literacy needs of
clients and families. [PLO #4health literacy]
SLO5. With assistance, initiate client advocacy interventions in the childbearing setting.
[PLO #5--advocacy]
SLO6. Under direct supervision, demonstrate accountability by safely administering and
evaluating pharmacologic and complementary modalities used in the maternalnewborn setting. [PLO #6medications/CAM]
SLO7. Use relevant healthcare technology to provide nursing care to clients in the
childbearing settings. [PLO #7--technology]
SLO8. Apply appropriate communication skills with clients/families and members of the
inter-professional healthcare team. [PLO #8--communication]
SLO9. Determine the appropriateness of delegating nursing activities in the childbearing
settings. [PLO #9--judgment]
SLO10.
Consistently demonstrates safe nursing practice according to professional
nursing standards in the childbearing setting. [PLO #10professional practice]
SLO11.
Implements safe nursing care; incorporating appropriate members of the
inter-professional health care team. [PLO #11coordination of care]
SLO12.
Identify health care policies relevant to childbearing families. [PLO #12
health policy]
Required Texts/Readings
Textbook

All resources used in Semester 3, and those previously required for Semester 1 and 2
courses.
Drug handbook for IV medications, etc.as per clinical faculty recommendation and/or
agency resources
Handbook of San Jose State University Nursing Students

Other Readings

Other readings as assigned.

Read Safe Clinical Practice in your School of Nursing Handbook for Nursing Students.
Please bring this with you to the first day of class.
Other equipment / material requirements

Uniform per School of Nursing policy, stethoscope, watch with second hand, black pen,
black Sharpie marker, bandage scissors, pocket calculator.
Library Liaison
Our research librarian is Ms. Valeria Molteni, Health & Science Librarian Liaison to the
Department of Biological Sciences, Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging, and the
School of Nursing. Her contact information is: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, San
Jose State University, One Washington Square, San Jose, California 95128-0028. Her
office phone number is 408-808-2023 and her email address is: valeria.molteni@sjsu.edu
Classroom Protocol
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1.

Demonstrate successful completion of all course objectives.

2.

The student is expected to be prompt, to be present, and to participate during

scheduled hours. If a student is to be absent from the practicum area, it is the
student's responsibility to notify the appropriate persons prior to the assigned
time, and such absence may result in an inability to meet course objectives (thus,
unsatisfactory progress in the course).

3.

Unexcused absence or tardiness limits full participation required to evaluate, thus

resulting in possible failure of the course.

4.

Complete oral, psychomotor and written activities on dates and times specified by
faculty using assigned format.

5.

Assignments will not be accepted after the due date unless there are serious and
compelling reasons, and only if approved by the clinical faculty.

6.

Participation in Clinical Simulation Scenarios as scheduled

TEACHING/LEARNING STRATEGIES
Faculty will provide guidance, role modeling, and resources during clinical learning
experiences and individual clinical conferences. Students will be required to complete all

course requirements regarding simulation, readings and/or audiovisual program

assignments as determined by each clinical faculty.
EVALUATION AND GRADING
This is a Credit/No Credit course. Students and Faculty will complete a Clinical
Practicum Evaluation Form to document student progress and final completion of the
course objectives. See Student Handbook for explanation of Credit/No Credit policies in
clinical practica.
The student is required to meet all course objectives satisfactorily and safely as specified
on this green sheet and the practicum evaluation tool in order to receive a grade of credit
(CR). The School of Nursing, for didactic and clinical course work, as a minimum score
of 73%, defines the grade of CR. Unsafe nursing behaviors, documented by the
instructor, will be sufficient cause for a grade of no credit (NC). Guidelines for safe
student practice are regulated by the Laws Relating to Nursing Education,
Licensure-Practice, California State Nurse Practice Act, agency policies and the current
Handbook for Student Nurses. All students are held accountable for safe practice and
other policies described in the Student Handbook. Failure of a practicum course halts
progression until the course is successfully repeated for credit.
Documentation of limitations or a health clearance, based on physical or mental health,
will be required by the instructor prior to continuance in the course. An alternate course
of action for absenteeism may be negotiated between the instructor and the student based
upon agency policies, safe practice, and the student's ability to meet the objectives. The
purpose is one of mutual decision making with the instructor having the final approval of
any course of action and progression in the course.
POLICY STATEMENT ON PRE-CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION
All clinical students must submit to the instructor copies of written documentation of
updated and accurate completion of the Health Statement & Clinical Documentation
form found on the School of Nursing Website: http://www.sjsu.edu/nursing/bs_forms.htm
prior to the first clinical experience every semester. Students will not be allowed in the
clinical setting without this documentation. Coverage must extend throughout the
semester.
Dropping and Adding
Students are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drops,
academic renewal, etc. Information on add/drops are available at http://info.sjsu.edu/webdbgen/narr/soc-fall/rec-298.html. Information about late drop is available at
http://www.sjsu.edu/sac/advising/latedrops/policy/ . Students should be aware of the
current deadlines and penalties for adding and dropping classes.

University Policies
Academic integrity

Students should know that the Universitys Academic Integrity Policy is available at
http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/download/judicial_affairs/Academic_Integrity_Policy_S07-2.pdf.
Your own commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at San Jose State
University and the Universitys integrity policy, require you to be honest in all your
academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the office
of Student Conduct and Ethical Development. The website for Student Conduct and
Ethical Development is available at http://www.sa.sjsu.edu/judicial_affairs/index.html.
Instances of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Cheating on exams or plagiarism
(presenting the work of another as your own, or the use of another persons ideas without
giving proper credit) will result in a failing grade and sanctions by the University. For this
class, all assignments are to be completed by the individual student unless otherwise
specified. If you would like to include in your assignment any material you have
submitted, or plan to submit for another class, please note that SJSUs Academic Policy
F06-1 requires approval of instructors.
Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need

to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an
appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. Presidential
Directive 97-03 requires that students with disabilities requesting accommodations must
register with the DRC (Disability Resource Center) to establish a record of their
disability.