Jordan University of Science and Technology
Faculty of Nursing
Department of Maternal-Child Nursing
Semester 2006-07
Advanced Maternal-Newborn Nursing Theory (1)
Course Syllabus
Course Information
Course Title
Advanced Maternal-Newborn Nursing Theory (1)
Course Code
Nur. 740
Prerequisites
NA
Course Website
NA
Instructor
Dr. Lubna Abushaikha, RN, MSN, PhD
Dr. Salwa Obeisat, RN, MSN, DnSc
Office Location
N3-1
Office Phone #
23709
23720
Office Hours
E-mail
[email protected]
[email protected]
Teaching
Assistant(s)
NA
Course Description
This course builds on previous knowledge and skills of maternity nursing and
focuses on advanced theory and knowledge base related to maternal-newborn nursing
practice. Normal physiological and developmental changes that occur during the
antenatal, intrapartal and postnatal periods will be discussed. Advanced concepts and
roles of the clinical nurse specialist including practitioner, researcher, consultant, and
educator pertaining to the holistic care of women, newborns and their families will be
emphasized.
Textbook
Title
Maternity & women’s health care,
Author(s)
Publisher
Lowdermilk, D. & Perry, S I.
St. Louis: Mosby
Year
(2004).
Edition
(8th ed.).
NA
Book Website
Other references
Assessment
Assessment
Expected Due Date
Percentage
Presentation
20%
Term Paper
30%
Participation
20%
Final Exam
30%
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Course Objectives
Discuss national indicators pertaining to reproductive health that
Jordanian nurses could be instrumental in achieving and
sustaining the health of women, newborns, and their families.
Discuss the evolution, scope, current trends and professional
roles of advanced maternal and newborn nurse.
Discuss the interplay of the nursing process, evidence-based
practice and nursing theory as they relate to maternal newborn
nursing care.
Design advanced nursing strategies based on theoretical model
and current research findings for women newborns and their
families.
Use critical thinking to analyze how the physical and
psychological changes of pregnancy affect family functioning,
and develop ways to make nursing care more family centered.
Discuss the use of specific and innovative nursing interventions
to assist women, newborns and their families to adapt to the
physiological and psychological changes of pregnancy, labor
and birth and the postnatal periods.
Examine the effects of ethical, political, social, and
technological dimensions on the health of women
newborns and their families.
Demonstrate competency in assessing and addressing the
health needs of women, newborns, and families.
Appreciate the influences of culture and subculture on the
health, well-being, and health behaviors of women and their
families.
Teaching & Learning Methods
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Lecture discussion
Presentations
Audio-visual materials
Useful Resources
Percentage
15%
15%
15%
15%
10%
10%
10%
5%
5%
Recommended Texts
Clements, S. (ed) (1998) Psychological Perspectives on Pregnancy and Childbirth Churchill
Livingstone
Jordan, B. (1993) Birth in four cultures: a cross cultural investigation of childbirth in Yuca,
4th Edition, Prospect Heights: Waveland Press.
Palmer, A.,Burns, S. & Bulman, C. (1994) Reflection in Nursing Blackwell Scientific Oxford
Schott, J. & Henley, A. (1996) Culture, Religion and Childbearing in a Multiracial Society
Oxford Butterworth-Heinemann
Tew, M. (1998) Safer Childbirth? A critical history of maternity care London: Free
Association Books.
WHO (1994). Maternal health and Safe Motherhood Mother -Baby Package: Implementing
safe motherhood in countries. WHO: Geneva
Additional Notes
Participation and Growth (20%)
 Students will be evaluated on this area based on the following criteria:
 Attendance and time punctuality.
 Discuss at least on current article related to the topic of the class (published within
the past 5 years).
 Extent of preparation as demonstrated in the class (knows basic case or reading
facts, shows evidence of trying to interpret or analyze issues).
 Extent of interpreting and analyzing reading materials (more than just facts) to class.
 Use of appropriate ways of communication (clarity, fluency and conciseness).
 Foster a positive learning climate, and is an effective team member (Extent of
respect to class manners, does not cause any disruption to class activities and
discussions).
 Usefulness of contributions (valuable suggestions, appropriate clarification,
constructive criticism).
 Use of appropriate logical interpretation of issues and critical thinking (focus on
significant aspects of issue or problem).
Evaluation criteria for term paper (30%)
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Discussion of the relevancy and significance of the topic
Review, critique and synthesize current and relevant literature.
Discuss the implications and applications to advance maternal
newborn nursing care in Jordan.
15 %
25 %
20 %
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Clarity of thoughts and expressions
Ideas and concepts are logical and organized
Format, spelling, grammar and documentation according to
Vancouver guidelines.
15 %
15 %
10 %
Presentations Guidelines:
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Each student will make one-hour presentation in the class including 15 minute for
questions and answers session.
Objectives and suggested readings are to be handed to students one week
before the presentation date.
All students should participate in giving constructive feedback to each
presenter, so that students will have the opportunity to develop their
presentation skills as well as adding new prospective of the issue.
Evaluation of the presentation will be based on depth of insight,
creativity, originality, organization, comprehensiveness, and clarity of
thoughts.
Evaluation criteria for oral presentations (20%)
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Demonstrates breadth of reading and depth of understanding of the topic
10%
Critiques and analyses, not just summarizes, ideas and arguments
10%
Presents background information for ideas
10%
Paces presentation appropriately
10%
Appears well-prepared
10%
Speaks audibly and clearly
10%
Encourages and involves class members’ thought and participation
10%
Summarizes main points at end of presentation/discussion
10%
Solicits and responds constructively to class members opinions
10%
Utilizes appropriate audiovisual material and teaching strategies.
10%
Nur. 740
Second Semester
2006-2007
Class Schedule
Classes
Date
Topic
Class 1
14/2/2007
Orientation to course syllabus and
requirements
Class 2
21/2/2007
Introduction to Advanced MaternalNewborn Nursing
Instructor
Class 3
28/2/2007
Reproductive health
Class
4,5,6,&
7
7/3/2007
14/3
21/3
28/3
4/4/2007
11/4
18/4
The Antenatal Period
Class
11&12
25/4/2007
2/5
The Postpartum period
Class
13 &14
9/5/2007
16/5
The Newborn
Class
8, 9& 10
Class 15 23/5
The Labor and birth
Rapping up and course evaluation