Spring 2021

NURS 6144-001 Special Population Pharmacology: Applied Pediatric Pharmacology (FNP and PNP)

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COVID-19
Students are expected to follow all policies related to COVID-19 found on the university webpage: https://wp.uthscsa.edu/coronavirus/.

NOTE: Our campus has enabled the CANVAS MOBILE LEARN application. CANVAS tools such as discussions, quizzes or videos May or May NOT function on all mobile devices. This is because mobile devices are available with rapidly changing and different configurations. Hence, students must not depend on only a mobile device to access course materials. Students must have access to a laptop or desktop device to access course materials and complete assignments.

This course is Web Enhanced with 
Please be sure to check the Current Computer Requirements

Welcome!

Our 1^st class is 1/14/21 @4:30PM. We will meet synchronously on CANVAS conference. An invitation will be sent @least 15 minutes ahead of our scheduled start time. A course orientation will be provided for this course (NURS 6144) at that time.

Our class will then virtually join students and faculty in NURS 6140 Special Populations Psychopharmacology from 5PM-6:30PM. The 1^st six weeks of this course pertains to pediatric psychopharmacology. Therefore, we will share course content and work collaboratively with PMHNP students during this time. This is a great way to become comfortable working with other specialties to develop comprehensive treatment plans. 

Active participation is an expectation for each class. Please come prepared to contribute to the discussion!

FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION

Karen Walker Schwab, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS
Assistant Professor/Clinical
UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229
Department: Office of Faculty Excellence
E-Mail: schwabk@uthscsa.edu
Office Phone: 210-450-8476
Office Room: 2.338
Office Hours: See Starfish for virtual hours by appointment

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course is designed to build upon the family and pediatric nurse practitioner student’s knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to develop comprehensive prescription plans for acute, chronic, and mental health conditions commonly found in the pediatric primary care population.

CREDIT AND TIME ALLOCATION

Credit hour allocation: 1 semester credit hour
Clock hour allocation: 15 clock hours class

PREREQUISITES

NURS 6338 Advanced Pathophysiology
NURS 6302 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics
NURS 6210 Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Reasoning
NURS 6110 Advanced Health Assessment & Clinical Reasoning: Clinical Application

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program students will:

1. Integrate nursing science, ethics, biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sources to provide the highest level of specialty nursing practices.
2. Develop, implement, and evaluate healthcare practices in healthcare systems that ensure quality improvement and patient safety.
3. Use analytic methods and evidence based practices to improve practice outcomes and the practice environment.
4. Implement and evaluate ethical healthcare information systems and patient care technology to improve the quality of patient health outcomes and care systems.
5. Advocate for healthcare practices that advance social justice, equity, and ethical policies within all healthcare arenas.
6. Employ interprofessional collaborative teams to improve patient and population health outcomes and healthcare delivery systems.
7. Lead the integration and institutionalization of (evidence based) clinical prevention and population based health guidelines.
8. Use clinical judgment, systems thinking, accountability, and specialized knowledge to design, deliver, and evaluate evidence based, culturally proficient care to improve patient, population, and health systems outcomes.

COURSE OUTCOMES

1.  Apply the principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenomics to create a comprehensive prescription plan for pediatric patients experiencing an acute, chronic or mental health condition. (DNP Essentials I, II, III, VII; NONPF Competencies: Scientific Foundation 2, 3, Quality 1, 2, 3, 5, Practice Inquiry 6, Independent practice 1, 4, 6, 8)
2.  Design appropriate and safe pharmacologic interventions for the treatment of common pediatric acute, chronic and mental health conditions. (DNP Essentials III, VIII; NONPF Competencies: Scientific Foundation 2, 3, Quality 1, 2, 3, 5, Practice Inquiry 6, Independent practice 1-4, 6, 8)
3.  Distinguish legally sound and appropriate pharmacologic interventions for the management of the adolescent’s reproductive health. (DNP Essentials II, V; NONPF Competencies: Scientific Foundation 2, 3, Quality 1, 2, 3, 5, Practice Inquiry 6, Policy 1, 3, 5, Health Delivery 7, Ethics 1-3, Independent Practice 1-4, 6, 7)
4.  Create a safe and comprehensive plan of care including appropriate pharmacologic management for the pediatric patient with ADHD, anxiety, or depression. (DNP Essentials I, II, III, VII, VIII; NONPF Competencies: Scientific Foundation 2, 3, Quality 1, 2, 3, 5, Practice Inquiry 6, Policy 1, 3, 5, Health Delivery 7, Ethics 1-3, Independent Practice 1-4, 6, 7)
5.  Identify appropriate over the counter drugs, vitamins, herbal, and/or other supplements for management of pediatric acute, chronic or mental health conditions as part of a comprehensive prescription plan. (DNP Essentials I, III, IV; NONPF Competencies: Scientific Foundation 2, 3, Quality 1, 5, Independent Practice 1-6)
6.  Safely manage childhood vaccinations from birth to age twenty-one. (DNP Essentials II, III, IV, V, VII, VIII; NONPF Competencies: Scientific Foundation 2, 3, Quality 1, 2, 5, Practice Inquiry 6, Technology and Information Literacy 5, Policy 1, 3, 5, Ethics 1-3, Independent Practice 1-4, 5, 6)
7.  Identify adverse drug effects and reactions commonly seen in the pediatric population and describe appropriate management of these events. (DNP Essentials II, III; NONPF Competencies: Scientific Foundation 2, Quality 1, 5, Independent Practice 1, 2, 3)

8.  Write appropriate, legally sound prescriptions and drug orders for the pediatric patient. (DNP Essentials I, II; NONPF Competencies: Scientific Foundation 2, Leadership 6, Quality 2, Health Delivery System 3, Independent Practice 1, 2, 3)

GRADING SCALE FOR GRADUATE COURSES

A = 4 points (90-100)
B = 3 points (80-89)
C = 2 points (75-79)
D = 1 point (66-74)
F = 0 points (65 or below)

CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION / GRADES

Psychopharmacology 25%
Drug Therapy by Systems 30%
Adolescent Considerations 15%
Vaccine Management 25%
Participation 5%

Additional details will be available inside the Canvas Course

CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE

Attendance in class is an expectation of each student.

WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS

1. If written assignments are made in a course they are required.
2. Students are expected to submit written work on the scheduled date and time.
3. The student must notify the course coordinator prior to the scheduled due date and time if they are unable to submit the written work as scheduled. Failure to make this notification in advance will result in a "zero" for that written work.
4. If the excuse is accepted as reasonable and necessary, arrangements will be made for an alternative due date and time.
5. Each student is responsible for making sure that he or she has completed the written work prior to submission.
6. Late work will be accepted with consequences as outlined per course syllabi.

APA GUIDELINES

The APA Publication Manual 7th edition is required for use in all nursing school programs. 

SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY

Students are expected to be above reproach in all scholastic activities. Students who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and dismissal from the university. "Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, and submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." Regents Rules and Regulations, Part One, Chapter VI, Section 3, Subsection 3.2, Subdivision 3.22.

PROFESSIONAL CODE OF CONDUCT

Students who are nurses or are preparing to enter the profession of nursing are expected to treat others with respect and compassion. “The principle of respect for persons extends to all individuals with whom the nurse interacts. The nurse maintains compassionate and caring relationships with colleagues and others with a commitment to the fair treatment of individuals, to integrity-preserving compromise and to resolving conflict. This standard of conduct precludes any and all prejudicial actions, any form of harassment or threatening behavior, or disregard for the effects of one’s actions on others” (American Nurses Association Code for Nurses, Interpretive Statement 1.5).

The students, faculty, Department Chairs, Associate Deans, and the Dean of the School of Nursing of the University Texas Health Science Center San Antonio subscribe to the highest standards of conduct. Our aim is professional behavior beyond reproach. Failure to abide by the signed code of professional conduct may lead to suspension and/or permanent dismissal from the UTHSCSA SON. In particular, we subscribe to the provisions of the Code of Ethics for Nurses (http://bit.ly/1mtD5p2) and the following points of conduct.

http://catalog.uthscsa.edu/schoolofnursing/policiesandprocedures/

School of Nursing Netiquette Guidelines for Online Interaction

Netiquette guidelines provide information for behaving properly online, when using email, tweets or texts so that you may successfully communicate your thoughts in a manner that is respectful and avoids misunderstandings with others.

• Be courteous about what you say to or about others in any electronic format. In electronic communication the golden rule is "Remember the Human." Remember there is a real person with real feelings on the receiving end of your email or post.
• Be respectful and open to opinions and ideas that differ from yours. The exchange of diverse thoughts, ideas and opinions are an important part of the scholarly environment. Keep in mind that the people in your classes may come from different backgrounds and have views that may vary significantly from your own.
• Flaming (defined as posting of messages that are deliberately hostile and insulting in an online social context) is never appropriate. While everyone (learners and instructors alike) is encouraged to share ideas and opinions openly, you should never use insults or resort to name-calling even if you disagree strongly with what someone else has written.
• When responding to messages or posts made by others, address the ideas, not the person.
• It’s often best to avoid using sarcasm and humor online. Without social cues, such as facial expressions and body language, a remark meant as humorous could come across hurtful or offensive. Keep in mind that ‘emoticons’ (such as J) may not convey your tone or intent.
• Capitalizing whole words is generally seen as SHOUTING and is difficult for most people to read. Use all capital letters sparingly, such as to highlight an important word or point.
• Think and reread what you’ve written before you post! Make sure that what you’ve written makes sense (is clear and to the point).
• Remember you are responsible for the content you communicate on CANVAS. What you write represents you, so use appropriate language. Remember that all writing should be professional, consisting of complete sentences, and free of grammatical and spelling errors.
• Be aware that distributing copyrighted materials, such as articles and images, is illegal. Most of the materials on the Internet are copyrighted. The only time it’s ok to distribute materials from the Internet is when you are sure those materials are "fair use." To be safe, if you want to share materials with classmates and/or your instructor, share the web link or URL only.
• To avoid plagiarism, make sure you properly cite all source materials. All materials should be cited unless you are the author of the content.
• Protect your privileges in online communication (avoid posting spam or emailing chain letters).

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

Any student seeking reasonable accommodations through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact either the Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Services within the first week of the semester or schedule a meeting with the UTHSCSA ADA Compliance Office so that appropriate accommodations may be arranged. A request for accommodations (Form ADA-100: http://uthscsa.edu/eeo/form100-Faculty-student-resident.pdf) must be completed and submitted to the Executive Director of the ADA Compliance Office before accommodations can be provided. Additional information can be provided in the Student Success Center, Room 1.118 or through the ADA Compliance Office website: http://uthscsa.edu/eeo/request.asp.

REQUIRED TEXT / REFERENCE

Riddle, M.A. (2018). Pediatric psychopharmacology for primary care (2^ndedition). American Academy of Pediatrics. 

          ISBN-13:978-1-61002-199-9

 

Taketoma, C.K. & Hodding, J.H. (2020). Lexicomp pediatric & neonatal dosage handbook (27^th edition). Wolters Luwer. 

          ISBN:978-1-59195-384-5

RECOMMENDED (OPTIONAL) TEXT / REFERENCE

Stahl, S.M. (2021). Stahl’s essential psychopharmacology prescriber’s guide (7^thedition). Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-108-92601-0 paperback

CALENDAR - 1st Day Only

Please check the schedule for recent updates on Class Dates & Room.

Please refer to "First Day Announcements" on the syllabus. 

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