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Learning Contents CHN 2
COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING 2 LECTURE
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION V. Working with Groups Towards Community Development
(Stages of Group Development, Group Dynamics, Structure,
● This course deals with concepts, principles, theories, and
Collaboration and Partnership)
techniques of nursing care of sick adult clients with life-
VI. Information Technology and Community Health (e-Health
threatening conditions, acutely ill/multi-organ problems, high
Situation of the Philippines, Power of Data Information and
acuity and emergency situation towards health promotion,
Processing, Roles of CHN in e-Health)
disease prevention, restoration and maintenance, and
VII. Current Trends in Public Health in Global and National
rehabilitation. The learners are expected to provide safe,
(Role of a Community Health Nurse in the National and Global
appropriate and holistic nursing care to groups of clients with
Health Care Delivery system)
health problems and special needs utilizing the nursing process.
VIII. Delivery of Health Care to the Filipino Family and
Community (Filipino Culture, Filipino Customs and
Objectives Traditions, Values, Beliefs and Traits)
IX. Positive Qualities and Values of a Community Health Nurse
1. Integrate relevant principles of social, physical, natural and health (Personal Attributes, Professional Competencies, Health
sciences and humanities in a given health and nursing situations Related Entrepreneurial Activities, Community Based Projects,
based on epidemiologic profile. Wellness Clinics)
2. Apply appropriate nursing concepts and actions holistically and
comprehensively. III. MODE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
3. Formulate with the students a plan of care to address the
● Face to Face/ Online
needs/problems and based on priorities in CHN
● Knowledge and Skills Acquisition
4. Learn the basic tools needed in community organizing and
● Submission of requirements (Actual)
development
● Stationing/ Mentoring
5. Understand roles in community or public health care services.
● Return Demonstration (Individual or Group)
6. Develop competencies in learning community health concepts,
● Role Playing and CHN Scenario
theories and principles and be able to apply learning to skills and
actual practice
7. Develop the right kind of attitude and behavior towards community IV. GRADING SYSTEM
in future practice of the profession. ● RLE (50%, 30% and 20%)
8. Learn to apply safe and quality interventions with the client to ● 40% Term Examinations
address the identified needs/problems ● 30% Quiz or Skills Demonstration Score
9. Develop health education skills using selected planning models to ● 20% Requirements (Skills, Projects or Scenario Analysis)
clients in the community ● 10% Class Standing
10. Enhance critical thinking and decision-making ability and develop ● MT + Finals (2) / 3= Grades
potential leadership and management skills in learning and the
application of CHN and be able to enhance value formation as well V. RULES
in future professional practice.
● Read Student Manual (BU Policies, Rules and Regulations)
11. Be able to lean and identify researchable areas and increase interest
● Be on proper attire always
in research to develop further the skills in writing potential problems
● Work as one unit (Group activities)
and address or contribute changes through technical writing.
● We will be strict- if not, you will cause additional harm or
12. Learn and develop self to practice the community health nursing
death
through development of relevant health programs and implement
● Follow the rules always
health activities to contribute to the health of the individual, family,
population and the groups.
13. Develop self to be catalysts or agents of change in helping promoting
the totality of health of the communities.
II. LEARNING CONTENTS
I. Community Health Nursing Concepts (Terms, Concepts and
Principles,CHN Practice, Models of Behavioral Change, Models of
Development of Promotive and Preventive Programs)
II. Concept of the Community (Types of Community, Characteristics
of a Healthy Community, Components of a Community, Factors
affecting the Health of the Community, Socio-demographic profiling,
Roles and Activities of a CHN)
III. Health Statistics and Epidemiology (Tools, Data Gathering and
Analysis, Health Indicators, Profiles, Epidemiology and the Nurse,
Epidemiologic Triangle and Investigation, Control of Diseases, PH
Concerns)
IV. Nursing Process in the Care of Population Groups and
Community (Community Assessment, Data Gathering and
Processing, Community Diagnosis, COPAR, CHN and NANDA,
Planning, Implementing Community Activities and Programs (Food
and Excreta, Vermin and Vector Control), Collaboration and
Partnership, Participatory Research, Monitoring and Evaluation
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