URDANETA CITY UNIVERSITY

San Vicente west, urdaneta city

College of Nursing
Second Semester A.Y. 2017-2018

ELECTIVE 1

Name of Faculty: ANNALISA A. TELLES THF, 10:00am-11:00,

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OUTCOME-BASED TEACHING LEARNING

VISION
A transformative, self-reliant, and dynamic university recognized as center of
excellence with globally competitive professionals and distinctive capabilities in
research, extension, and production.

MISSION
A University that shall provide advanced instruction in the field of arts, sciences,
teacher education, technical and entrepreneurship and establish a strong research
culture with active involvement in extension and production activities.

GOAL
The University aims to contribute to the attainment of national developmental goals
through character building, academic excellence, promotion and enrichment of the
Filipino historical and cultural heritage and preservation of environment.

OBJECTIVES
(Transformed SMART)

S Service-driven The value of taking the initiative to provide for the needs of
others without expecting anything in return
M Motivated The personal desire to improve, develop and change
positively
A Achiever It is an inspired and goal oriented approach to be more
productive and be successful
R Responsive Acting creatively to certain stimuli and needs
T Transformed A well rounded and motivated individual that could blend well
with other personalities

I COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course includes the concepts, principles and theories of
hospice palliative care.

II COURSE OBJECTIVES: At the end of the course, given actual or simulated

situations/conditions in terms of providing quality of life of the person in near death situation, the
student will be able to:

1. Differentiate the stages of death and dying.

2. Assess the needs of client and family members/carers
3. Identify and prioritize the appropriate nursing intervention of the
client/family/carer at any stage of the life situation.
4. Implement with client/family/carer the most relevant intervention at present
time taking into consideration the principles and techniques of desired
actions.
 5. Follow with respect the bioethical and cultural beliefs and practices of
client/family/carer
6. Relate effectively with clients/family/carer and members of the health team
and others to fulfill the quality of life.

III COURSE OUTLINE

WEEK TOPIC
Wee The Hospice Concepts
November 20, 26 & 27 Introduction to Palliative Care
December 3, 4 & 10 The Nursing Role in Palliative Care
December 11, 17 & 18 Effective Communication in Hospice
January , 8 & 14 Basic Principles in Palliative Care
January 15, 21 & 22 Essential Components of Palliative Care
January 28 & 29
February 4, 5 & 11
February 12, 18 & 19
February 25, 26 & March 3
March 4, 10 & 11
March 17 & 18 & 24
IV REQUIRED READING AND REFERENCES

1) Tortora. Introduction to the Human Body, The Essentials of Anatomy and

Physiology, 8th edition, 2010
2) Lippincot. Focus on Nursing Pharmacology, 6th edition, 2008
3) Marieb. Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9 th edition, 2009
4) Brunner and Suddarths. Medical Surgical Nursing, 12 th edition, 2010
5) Keltner. Psychiatric Nursing, 5th edition, 2007

V COURSE REQUIREMENTS

1) Attendance
2) Active participation
3) Assignments/projects
4) Quizzes
5) Oral recitation
6) Submission of Lab manual
7) Periodic examinations

VI GRADING SYSTEM

PRELIMS MIDTERMS FINALS

To determine Prelim Grade To determine Midterm To determine Final Grade

(PG) Grade (MG) (FG)
PG = (CS X 50%) + (PE MG = (CS X 50%) + (ME X
X50%) 50%) Tentative Final Grade
Where: Where: (TFG) = CS X 50%) + (FE
CS = class standing CS = class standing X 50%)
(quizzes, recitations, (quizzes, recitations,
assignments, laboratory assignments, laboratory FG = PG + MG + TFG
activities) activities) 3
PE = Prelim Examination ME = Midterm Exam

VII CLASSROOM POLICIES

A. Attendance
 1) Be punctual. Come to class on time.
2) Avoid being late.
3) Provide a letter of explanation for absences incurred.
B. Personal Appearance
4) Wear the prescribed uniform appropriately.
5) Observe proper (hair) grooming.
6) Remove hats/caps while inside the classroom.
C. Examination
7) Secure permit on time to avoid taking special examination.
8) No cheating and no erasures policy
D. Behaviors
9) Observe cleanliness of the room at all time CLAY GO
10) No vandalism. Discipline is strictly enforced.
11) Observe silence when class is going on.
12) Be courteous, polite, kind and respect one another in class.
13) No eating, no littering. Observe and maintain cleanliness of the room
at all times.
14) Submit assignments on time.
15) Keep cellphones in a silent mode during class hours.

VIII CONSULTATION HOURS

2:00pm-3:00pm ThF (Mega Faculty)

IX COURSE OUTLINE (see next page)