College of Mount Saint Vincent
School of Nursing
NURS 451A-NR1
Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family (Maternity)
Course Syllabus
Accelerated Summer
12 Weeks
INSTRUCTOR Dr. Shulamite Odogwu
COURSE COORDINATOR Dr. Shulamite Odogwu
CLASS MEETING DAY AND Mondays
TIMES 8:00 AM -10:20 AM
CLASS LOCATION TBA
OFFICE LOCATION A509
PHONE Office: 718-405-3362
E-MAIL
OFFICE HOURS Mondays and Tuesdays: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
COMMUNICATION By appointment, in-person, or Google Meet
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an integrative, family-centered approach to the care of women and
newborns. Emphasis is placed on normal and high-risk pregnancies, growth and development,
family dynamics and the promotion of healthy behaviors in patients. Caring presence in the
management from pregnancy to birth. Apply theoretical concepts and in critical thinking related
to women and newborns. (ATI)
TEXTS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Required books can be purchased at the online Akademos bookstore:
Ricci, S. (2021). Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women’s Health Nursing, (5th ed.).
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. (with CoursePoint+)
Required Student Centered Learning Program/Technology: ATI Testing and Remediation
Resources for Nursing
1 | Revised 01/31/2023
,COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Student Learning Outcome Alignment with SON Method of SLO Assessment
(Course) Baccalaureate Learning Outcomes
1. Identify normal and 1. #1 - Client-centered care Examinations, case studies, clinical
abnormal health conditions performance, simulations
of the woman and newborn.
2. Articulate the ethical, legal, 2. #7 - Professionalism Examinations, case studies, clinical
and professional standards performance
of care of women and
newborns.
3. Demonstrate appropriate 3. #9 - Communication Clinical performance, simulations
verbal and nonverbal
communication in the
promotion of caring,
therapeutic relationships
with women and newborns.
4. Analyze the role of the 4. #2 Teamwork and Collaboration; Discussions, case studies, clinical
nurse through #7 Professionalism; #8 performance, simulations
interdisciplinary care for Leadership
safe, high-quality care of
the woman and newborn
5. Evaluate the efficacy of 5. #4 – Quality Improvement Clinical performance, simulations
health-related education
provided to women and
newborns.
6. Synthesize evidence-based 6. #3 – Evidence-based practice; #5 Examinations, case studies, clinical
practice and principles of – Safety; #6 - Informatics. performance, simulations
pathophysiology,
pharmacology, and
nutrition into appropriate
nursing plans of care for the
woman and newborn.
2 | Revised 01/31/2023
, Evaluation Criteria
Graded Activities Percentages of Final Grade
Exams 90%
- Exam 1 (25%)
- Exam 2 (30%)
- Final Exam (35%)
Class activities including case Required learning activity
studies
CoursePoint+ (vSIMs and 5%
assignments)
ATI 5%
- Assessment A
- Assessment B
- Proctored Exam
See ATI grading rubric for points
breakdown
SafeMedicate Required for progression
Clinical Pass/Fail*** (must pass clinical to
pass course)
High Fidelity Simulation Success Day Pass/Fail
ATI Content Mastery Series | Grading Rubric
Standardized Proctored Assessment
Below Level 1 = 0
Level 3 = 4 points Level 2 = 3 points Level 1 = 1 point
points
Remediation = 2 Remediation = 2 Remediation = 2 points: Remediation = 2
points: points: • Minimum three-hour points:
• Minimum one- • Minimum two- Focused Review • Minimum four-hour
hour Focused hour Focused • For each topic missed, Focused Review
Review Review complete an active • For each topic
• For each topic • For each topic learning assignment; missed, complete an
3 | Revised 01/31/2023
School of Nursing
NURS 451A-NR1
Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family (Maternity)
Course Syllabus
Accelerated Summer
12 Weeks
INSTRUCTOR Dr. Shulamite Odogwu
COURSE COORDINATOR Dr. Shulamite Odogwu
CLASS MEETING DAY AND Mondays
TIMES 8:00 AM -10:20 AM
CLASS LOCATION TBA
OFFICE LOCATION A509
PHONE Office: 718-405-3362
OFFICE HOURS Mondays and Tuesdays: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
COMMUNICATION By appointment, in-person, or Google Meet
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course provides an integrative, family-centered approach to the care of women and
newborns. Emphasis is placed on normal and high-risk pregnancies, growth and development,
family dynamics and the promotion of healthy behaviors in patients. Caring presence in the
management from pregnancy to birth. Apply theoretical concepts and in critical thinking related
to women and newborns. (ATI)
TEXTS AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Required books can be purchased at the online Akademos bookstore:
Ricci, S. (2021). Essentials of Maternity, Newborn, and Women’s Health Nursing, (5th ed.).
Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. (with CoursePoint+)
Required Student Centered Learning Program/Technology: ATI Testing and Remediation
Resources for Nursing
1 | Revised 01/31/2023
,COURSE OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
Student Learning Outcome Alignment with SON Method of SLO Assessment
(Course) Baccalaureate Learning Outcomes
1. Identify normal and 1. #1 - Client-centered care Examinations, case studies, clinical
abnormal health conditions performance, simulations
of the woman and newborn.
2. Articulate the ethical, legal, 2. #7 - Professionalism Examinations, case studies, clinical
and professional standards performance
of care of women and
newborns.
3. Demonstrate appropriate 3. #9 - Communication Clinical performance, simulations
verbal and nonverbal
communication in the
promotion of caring,
therapeutic relationships
with women and newborns.
4. Analyze the role of the 4. #2 Teamwork and Collaboration; Discussions, case studies, clinical
nurse through #7 Professionalism; #8 performance, simulations
interdisciplinary care for Leadership
safe, high-quality care of
the woman and newborn
5. Evaluate the efficacy of 5. #4 – Quality Improvement Clinical performance, simulations
health-related education
provided to women and
newborns.
6. Synthesize evidence-based 6. #3 – Evidence-based practice; #5 Examinations, case studies, clinical
practice and principles of – Safety; #6 - Informatics. performance, simulations
pathophysiology,
pharmacology, and
nutrition into appropriate
nursing plans of care for the
woman and newborn.
2 | Revised 01/31/2023
, Evaluation Criteria
Graded Activities Percentages of Final Grade
Exams 90%
- Exam 1 (25%)
- Exam 2 (30%)
- Final Exam (35%)
Class activities including case Required learning activity
studies
CoursePoint+ (vSIMs and 5%
assignments)
ATI 5%
- Assessment A
- Assessment B
- Proctored Exam
See ATI grading rubric for points
breakdown
SafeMedicate Required for progression
Clinical Pass/Fail*** (must pass clinical to
pass course)
High Fidelity Simulation Success Day Pass/Fail
ATI Content Mastery Series | Grading Rubric
Standardized Proctored Assessment
Below Level 1 = 0
Level 3 = 4 points Level 2 = 3 points Level 1 = 1 point
points
Remediation = 2 Remediation = 2 Remediation = 2 points: Remediation = 2
points: points: • Minimum three-hour points:
• Minimum one- • Minimum two- Focused Review • Minimum four-hour
hour Focused hour Focused • For each topic missed, Focused Review
Review Review complete an active • For each topic
• For each topic • For each topic learning assignment; missed, complete an
3 | Revised 01/31/2023
