Urdaneta City Campus

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COURSE CODE: LPN 210 COURSE TITLE: COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING COURSE CREDIT: 3 units (lecture) / 6 units (RLE) TOTAL HOURS: 54 (lecture) + 108 (laboratory) = 162 COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course deals with health programs, services and strategies of the Department of Health; concepts, philosophy, goals and objectives of Community Health Nursing; and the basic roles, functions and responsibilities of the community health nurse. It also includes care of clients with noncommunicable and communicable diseases.

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COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, the student will be able to: 1. Utilizes the nursing process in the care of individuals, families and communities. 2. Utilizes leadership and management process as an important tool of the health care provider in varied health care settings. 3. Communicates effectively with clients, families, communities and other members of health care. 4. Integrate research (COPAR) and uses research findings to improve health care in the community. 5. Demonstrates appropriate attitudes/behaviors as a model health professional. 6. Implements the concepts, principles and values of primary health care as health care provider. 7. Participates in the implementation of DOH health programs, services and strategies. 8. Participates in activities related to the prevention and control of communicable diseases. 9. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional development.

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COURSE PLAN LEARNING CONTENTS Prelims 1. The Philippine Health Care Delivery System A. National Health Plan B. Health scenarios
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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

TEACHING STRATEGIES

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EVALUATION TECHNIQUES

13 hours Describe overview of the Community Philippines Health Care Delivery exposure Reference System books Hand-outs PPT presentation, etc Identify legislations affecting CHN Community exposure practice Reference books Hand-outs PPT presentation, etc RLE duty supervision, Quiz, Return demonstration, Major Exams

2. Legislations affecting Community Health Nursing Practice A. Laws B. Executive orders and letters of instructions C. DOH Circulars/Memoranda

RLE duty supervision, Quiz, Return demonstration, Major Exams

3. Introduction to 10 herbal medicines approved by DOH and its importance in the community A. Lagundi B. Olasimang bato C. Bawang D.Bayabas E. Yerba Buena F. Sambong G. Akapulko H. Niyog-niyogan

Enumerate the 10 herbal medicines, discuss the use/s of each and preparation procedures applicable to community setting

Community exposure Reference books Hand-outs PPT presentation, etc

RLE duty supervision, Quiz, Return demonstration, Major Exams

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I. Tsaang gubat J. Ampalaya Midterms 4. Primary Health Care A. Definition B. Conceptual framework C. Essential elements D. Types of PHC workers 14 hours Define primary health care, the Community elements, and types of PHC exposure Reference workers books Hand-outs PPT presentation, etc RLE duty supervision, Quiz, Return demonstration, Major Exams

5. Health Programs, Services and Strategies A. Maternal and child health including EPI B. Nutrition C. Dental hygiene D. Environmental sanitation E. Vital and health statistics F. Occupational health G. Health education 6. Care of Older Persons A. Needs of older persons Issues and concerns C. Common diseases affecting older persons D. Nursing functions and responsibilities

Describe different health programs, Community exposure services and strategies Reference books Hand-outs PPT presentation, etc

RLE duty supervision, Quiz, Return demonstration, Major Exams

Define care for older persons, their special needs, their diseases, and nursing functions and responsibilities

Community exposure Reference books Hand-outs PPT presentation, etc

RLE duty supervision, Quiz, Return demonstration, Major Exams

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Pre-finals 7. Community Health Nursing A. Definition and concepts B. Philosophy, goals and objectives C. Principles and process D. Levels of care and levels of clientele 8. Roles, Functions and Responsibilities of the Community Health Nurse A. Nursing process B. Nursing procedures C. Nursing management D. Nursing research E. Personal and professional development 9. Community Organizing Participatory Action Research A. Definition of COPAR B. Goal C. Roles and Responsibilities of a nurse D. COPAR phases Finals 10. Nursing Care of clients with communicable diseases A. General principles and techniques B. Epidemiology C. Prevention and control D. Nursing functions and

13 hours Define CHN, concepts, philosophy, goals and objectives Understand principles and process involved in CHN Describe the levels of care and levels of clientele Community exposure Reference books Hand-outs PPT RLE duty supervision, Quiz, Return demonstration, Major Exams RLE duty supervision, Quiz, Return demonstration, Major Exams

Define the roles, functions and Community responsibilities of the community exposure Reference health nurse books Hand-outs PPT presentation, etc

Define COPAR, discuss its importance, the roles and responsibilities of the nurse as well as the various activities respective on each of the phases of COPAR

Community exposure Reference books Hand-outs PPT presentation, etc

RLE duty supervision, Quiz, Return demonstration, Major Exams

14 hours Explain the nursing care of clients with communicable diseases Describe disease prevention and control Define nursing functions and responsibilities Community exposure Reference books Hand-outs PPT RLE duty supervision, Quiz, Return demonstration, Major Exams

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responsibilities 11. Nursing Care of clients with Non-Communicable Diseases A. Prevalence B. Risk Factors C. Prevention and control D. Nursing functions and responsibilities 12. Research in Community Health Nursing A. Applied research B. Utilization of research findings C. Records and reports Field Health Services and Information System Explain the nursing care of clients with non-communicable diseases Describe disease prevention and control Define nursing functions and responsibilities Community exposure Reference books Hand-outs PPT RLE duty supervision, Quiz, Return demonstration, Major Exams

Explain importance of research in community health nursing Integrate research findings in the nursing practice Documentation of records and reports

Community exposure Reference books Hand-outs PPT presentation, etc

RLE duty supervision, Quiz, Return demonstration, Major Exams

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS Assignments will not be accepted more than one week late. 10 points will be deducted from the earned grade of a late assignment. Overall performance on the actual field duty, journals, research works, assignments, quizzes and practical applications will serve as a laboratory grade Lecture quiz, assignments, recitation, attendance, projects and major exams is separated to laboratory Term grade: Lecture Average quizzes = 40% Class standing = 10% Major exam = 50% Laboratory Practical exercise = 40% Class standing = 10% Major exam = 50%

Term grade= 50% lecture grade + 50% laboratory grade Final grade= 50% (prelim, midterm, pre-final) + 50% (final)

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REFERENCES DOH manual. Public Health Nursing in the Philippines (2007). National League of Philippine Government Nurses, Incorporated Publications Committee Maglaya, A. (2004), Nursing Practice in the Community 4th ed.,Marikina City.

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