Republic of the Philippines CvSU Mission

CvSU Vision
The premier university CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY Cavite State University shall provide
excellent, equitable and relevant educational
in historic Cavite recognized for
excellence in the development of
Don Severino de las Alas Campus opportunities in the arts, science and technology
through quality instruction and relevant research
globally competitive and morally Indang, Cavite and development activities.
upright individuals.
www.cvsu.edu.ph It shall produce professional, skilled and
morally upright individuals for global
competitiveness.

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Students are expected to live by and stand for the following University tenets:
TRUTH is demonstrated by the student’s objectivity and honesty during examinations, class
activities and in the development of projects.
EXCELLENCE is exhibited by the students’ self-confidence, punctuality, diligence and
commitment in the assigned tasks, class performance and other course requirements.
SERVICE is manifested by the students’ respect, rapport, fairness and cooperation in dealing with
their peers and members of the community.
In addition, they should exhibit love and respect for nature and support for the cause of humanity.
Within the context of Philippine society, nursing education, with as its foundation, subscribes to
the following core values which are vital components in the development of professional nurse and
are therefore emphasized in the BSN program.
Core 1.1. Love of God
Values 1.2. Caring as the core of nursing
a. Compassion
b. Competence
c. Confidence
d. Conscience
e. Commitment (commitment to a culture of excellence, discipline, integrity and
professionalism)
1.3. Love of People
a. Respect for the dignity of each person regardless of creed, color, gender and political
affiliation.
1.4.a. Patriotism (Civic duty, social responsibility and good governance)
 b. Preservation and enrichment of the environment and culture heritage.

1. Produce technically competent and scientifically oriented and service-centered graduates

imbued with a deep sense of professionalism, possess a strong social consciousness, guided by
social values and high ethical standard;
Goals of 2. Conduct evidenced base research and extension services towards the provision of safe, holistic
the and quality nursing care;
College 3. Implement effective training and outreach programs that emphasize self-help, critical thinking
and long-life; and
4. Establish strong linkage with non-governmental organizations, other government entities and
the community at large for the realization of college goals.
1. To provide nursing education that is relevant and responsive to the emerging trends and global
Objectiv nursing practice and development.
es of the
2. To produce highly technical and competitive professionals updated with latest trends and skills
Departm
and appropriate knowledge, and attitude necessary to render nursing care with competency and
ent
dedication.
COURSE OUTLINE
1st Semester, A.Y. 2019 - 2020
COMMUNITY
HEALTH
NURSING 1 2 units lecture,
NURS (Community
Course Course Lecture & Credit 2 units RLE [1unit Skills
05 Health Nursing of Type
Code Title RLE Units Lab/1units Clinical]
Individual And
Family As Client)

Course This course focuses on the care of the individuals and the family as clients. The application of
Descripti principles and concepts of nursing care process to the man or individual and family health nursing
on care process for the family.
Lecture/ theory = 36 Theoretical Foundations of Nursing,
Contact hours, RLE = 102 hours Course Pre- requisites
Hours /(Co-requisites) Fundamentals of Nursing Practice,
 Health Assessment

Placemen Second year, First Course Lecture: __________________

t Semester Schedule RLE :____ ______________

A.Community Health Nursing

A. Definition and Focus
1. Public Health
2. Community Health
3. Public Health Nursing
4. Community Health Nursing (CHN)
5. Standards of Public Health Nursing in the Philippines
6. Evolution of Public Health Nursing in the Philippines
7. Roles and Responsibilities of a Community Health Nurse
8. Nursing Core Values as a Community Health Nurse
a.Altruism
b.Human dignity
c.Integrity
d.Autonomy
e.Social justice

B. Health and Illness

I. Concept of health and Illness
a. Definition of health, illness and wellness
b. Dimensions of health/wellness
c. Different Models of Health
d. Levels of Prevention

II. Health as a Multifactorial Phenomenon

a. Factors affecting Health

III. The Philippine Health Care Delivery System

A. The National Health Situation
a.1. Sustainable Development Goals
B. Components of the Phil. Health Care Delivery System
b.1 Department of Health
b.1.1. Mission-Vision
b.1.2. Historical Background
b.1.3. Local Health System and Devolution of Health Services Facilities (DOH AO -0012A)
C. Goals and Objectives (FOURmula One)
c.1. Philippine Health Agenda2010- 2022
D. Organizational Structure
E. Levels of Health Care Facilities
F. Two-way Referral System
G. Multi-Sectoral Approach to Health
H. Interprofessional Care in the Community
1. Rural Health Unit Personnel
2. Local Government Units

3. Government Organizations
DSWD
Nutrition Council
. Population Commission
4. Non-Government Organizations
Socio-Civic Organizations
Religious Organizations
Schools

IV. Primary Health Care (PHC)

1. Brief History
2. Legal Basis
3. Definition
4. Goals
5. Elements
6. Principles and Strategies
D. Levels of Prevention
E. Universal Health Care (UHC)
1. Legal Basis
2. Background and Rationale
3. Objectives and Thrusts

V. DOH Programs Related to Family Health

A. National Program on Immunization ( formerly Expanded Program ofImmunization - EPI)
B. Integrated Management of Childhood Ilnesses (IMCI)
C. Early Essential Intrapartal and Newborn Care (EEINC)
D. Newborn Screening
E. BEmONC/CEmONC
F. Nutrition
G. MhGap
H. Other Related Programs

VI. Ethical Considerations in Community Health Nursing Public Health Laws

A. Magna Carta for Health Worker
B. Sanitation Code
C. Clean Air Act
D. Generic Act
 E. National Health Insurance Act (PhilHealth)
F. National Blood Services Act
G. Laws on Notifiable Disease
H. Senior Citizen Laws
I. Revised Dangerous Drugs Law
J. Act on Cheaper Medicine
K. Save the Children
L. Violence Against Women
M. Disaster Risk Reduction Management
N. Rooming-in and Breastfeeding Act of 1992 (Milk Code)
O. Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law of 2012
P. Mandatory Infants and Children Health Immunization Act of 2011
Q. Children Safety on Motorcycles Act of 2015
R. Children's Emergency Relief and Protection Act of 2016
S. Child and Youth Welfare Code of the Philippines
T. Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (RA 9211)
U. Other Related Laws

VII.Community-Based Nursing Across The Life Span

1.Theories of growh and development:
a) Biomedical
b) Psychodynamic
 c) Cognitive
d) Behavioral
e) Sociocultural
f) Humanist
2. Psychosocial factors
i. Concept of health
ii. Health promotion
iii. Children and families
iv. Adolescence
v. Midlle age and work
vi. Ageing
vii. Communication skills
viii. Gender issues

3. Assessment of Individuals, Families, and Communities for Population-Based Care

4. Health Teaching
5. Continuity of Care: Discharge Planning and Case Management
6. Records in Individual and Family Health Nursing Practice
A. Importance and Uses
B. Types of Records and Report

VIII. Nursing Process for the care of the individual client in community settings
1. Review of nursing process and indivigual care plan
a) Definition and principles
b) Steps or phases
i. Asssessment
ii. Diagnosis
iii. Planning
iv. Intevention
v. Evaluation
2. Skills for Community-Based Nursing Practice
a) Health Promotion and Disease and Injury Prevention for Maternal/Infant Populations,Children, and
Adolescents
b) Health Promotion and Disease and Injury Prevention for Adults
c )Health Promotion and Disease and Injury Prevention for Older Adults

IX. The Family

A. Family as Basic Unit of the Society
B. Types
1. Family as a Client
2. Family as a System
C. Functions and Developmental Stages
D. Family Health Task
E. Characteristics of a Healthy Family
F. Filipino Culture, Values, and Practices in relation to Health Care of Individual and Family
1. Family Solidarity
2. Filipino Family Values
2.1. Communication
2.2. Helping Others and Gratitude
2.3. Respect
2.4. Independence
2.5. Service
2.6. Trust
3. Filipino Family Culture and Tradition

X. Family Nursing Process

A. 1.Definition of family health nursing & family nursing process
2.Principles of family nursing process
3. Steps of the family health nursing process
4. Initial assessment/data base for family nursing practice *
5. Family structure / characteristics/dynamics *
6. Social, economic & cultural factors*
7. Health status of each family member*
8. Values & practices on health promotion*
* (for further discussion in RLE class)
B. Family Health Assessment
1. Tools for Assessment
Initial Data Base
Typology of Nursing Problems in Family Nursing Practice
Family Health Task
Family Coping Index
2. Family Data Analysis
Socio-Economic and Cultural Characteristics
Home Environment
Family Health Status
Family Values and Health Practices

C. Family Nursing Diagnosis

D. Formulating Family Nursing Care Plan

1. Priority Setting
2. Establishing Goals and Objectives
3. Selecting Appropriate Family Nursing Interventions /Strategies

E. Implementing Family Care Plan

1. Categories of Intervention
 Promotive
Preventive
Curative
Rehabilitative
2.Tools of Public Health Nurse (Topic for Didactic)
PHN Bag and Contents
Principles and Techniques in the Use of PHN Bag
3. Types of Family Nurse Contact (Topic for Didactic)
Clinic Visit
Home Visit
Group Conference
Telephone Calls
Written Communication

F. Family Health Care Researches

1. Related Studies
2. Evidence - Based Practice

G. Evaluation of Family Nursing Care

1. Evaluation Process and Outcomes
2. Re-assessment
XI. New Technologies Related to Public Health Electronic Information
A. Govenment Sites
B. Nursing and Health Care Sites

XII. Health Related Entrepreneurial Activities In The Community Setting

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Lecture Requirements:
1. Preliminary Examination
2. Midterm Examination
3. Final Examination
4. Quizzes/Seat works/Recitation
5. Class Reporting/Reaction Paper
6. Assignments
7. Class or Group Project (Project, Case Study, Culminating Activity, Portfolio)
8. Class Attendance

Related Learning Experience Requirements:

1. Individual Performance
2. Concept Examinations
3. Midterm Examination
4. Final Examination
5. Quizzes
6. Group and Individual Practical Examination
7. Portfolio (compiled skills checklist/activities, individual case studies)
8. Class Attendance
GRADING SYSTEM
Grading System for 2 units lecture and 2 units laboratory
Lecture – 50%
Laboratory – 50% STANDARD
TRANSMUTATION TABLE

Evaluation of Students Performance/Grading

Percentile Rating Grade
50% Lecture 96.7 - 100 1.00
93.4 - 96.6 1.25
Quizzes and Major Examinations
90.1 - 93.3 1.50
- 60%
86.7 - 90.1 1.75
Portfolios (Assignment, Recitation, Report, Seatwork,
83.4 - 86.6 2.00
Reporting) - 30%
80.1 - 83.3 2.25
Attendance -
76.7 – 80.0 2.50
10%
73.4 - 76.6 2.75
70.00 - 73.4 3.00
50.00 - 69.9 4.00
50% Laboratory Below 50 5.00
Actual Performance w/ Quizzes - Passed the course but lack
INC
some requirements
30%
, Portfolios (Individual Case studies/written reports If unexcused absence is at least
- 30% Dropped 20% of the Total Class Hours
Case Presentation -
15%
Major/Long Examinations -
15%
Attendance - 10%

A. Attendance
 1. Students are not allowed to have 20% or more absences of the total class hours; otherwise, they will be graded as follows:
a. Dropped (if majority of the excessive absences are excused)
b. Failed (if majority of the excessive absences are unexcused)
2. Three consecutive unexcused absences will automatically drop the students from the course.
3. A student who has been absent from class for at least two days (2) consecutive meetings must obtain an excuse slip
from the Office of Student Affairs and Services (OSAS) and present the excuse slip to the instructor concerned on the
day the student returns to the class.
4. If the student is absent due to medical reason and or emergency (family matter, typhoon, floods, fire, & etc) must
present a medical certificate and/or letter from the parents/guardian and present this to the instructor concern on the day
the student returns to the class.
5. Extra credit will be given to students who will have a perfect attendance for the whole semester.

B. Classroom decorum
Students are required to:
1. wear identification cards and the prescribed uniform at all times;
2. turn off or put in silent mode cellular phones during class hours;
3. clean the classroom before and after classes;
4. avoid unnecessary nose that might disturb other classes;
5. practice good manners and right conduct at all time;
6. practice gender sensitivity and awareness inside the classroom; and
7. come to school on time.

C. Examination/ Evaluation
1. Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.
2. Midterm and Final examinations are scheduled.
3. Cheating is strictly prohibited. A student who is caught cheating will be given a score of “0” for the first offense. For the
second offense, he/she will automatically fail the subject.
4. Students should be honest all the time. Gross dishonesty and cheating of any form would merit a grade of 0.00
5. Students who missed exams, laboratory exercises, or quizzes may only be excused for any of the following reasons:
a. participation in a University/College-approved field trip or activity (must be cleared one week in advance);
b. personal illness (must present medical certificate); and
c. death or serious illness in the immediate family (must present death or medical certificate).
6. Any students who is absent on the day of the agreed/scheduled examination must inform the professor/instructor
immediately upon his/her return to make necessary arrangement to take the test. If the exam is not made up within 2 days
of return, the students will receive a score of Zero percent (0%) for that exam. Quizzes can be made up within 5 working days
from the day of excused absences.
Attendance in Related Learning Experience (RLE) / Clinical Duty
1. Absences are deliberately by the clinical instructor on a case to case basis.
1.1. Excused absences are those incurred because of severe illness or Family members like parents, sisters, and brothers and other
reasons like flood, typhoon, fire and other related calamities. The student is excused from his/her duty for a maximum of 4 days only in
a case of death of immediate family members. After the fourth day of absence, his/her absence will be considered unexcused.1.2.
Unexcused absences are those which are incurred due to invalid reasons and for other reasons not listed in like three consecutive
tardiness in a week’s rotation and late for more than 15 mins with invalid reasons and other reasons not listed in 2.7.4.1.
1.2. Make up ratio of excused absences is 1 day or 8 hours duty per day of absence (1:1)
1..3. Make up ratio of unexcused absence is 2 days or 8 hours per day every unexcused day of absence (1:2). Any make up duty
should be conducted in the designated /affiliated hospital.
1.4. To be accepted back to duty, whether the absence incurred is excused or not, the student should present an excuse letter or
medical certificate to the clinical instructor, otherwise, he will not be admitted back to duty.
1.5. Schedule of makeup duties;:
1.5.1. All make up duties scheduled by the level coordinators (faculty in Charge per level) shall be strictly followed.
1.5.2. All make up duties shall be done during semestral and summer breaks
1.5.3. During make up duties, the student pays the affiliation fees and the equivalent rate of RLE fee during the regular
semester. payment for clinical instructor assigned should be based on his/her prevailing teaching rate per hour.
1.5.4. A student is allowed to go on make-up duty for a maximum of 8 hours per day only.
1.5.5. A student is allowed to enroll to the next level only if he is cleared of all his/her make up duties.
1.5.6. He/she is allowed to graduate if he is cleared of all his make-up duties.
1.6. Repeated and Habitual Absences
1.6.1. For three cumulative unexcused absences in a week’s rotation, a letter of explanation to the dean is required. This
serves as the first warning to the student.
1.6.2. If the above act is repeated, he/she should write a letter of explanation to the dean and is warned that the third
offense
would mean failing grade in the RLE/Clinical Duty
 1.6.3. If the student incurs absences, whether excused or not, for a total of 20% of the total RLE/Clinical Duty hours in
a
semester, the student automatically fails in the RLE/Clinical Duty.

References
Textbooks
1. Stanhope, M., et. al (2014) Foundations of Nursing in the Community (4th Edition)
2. Hunt, Roberta., (2013) Introduction to community-based nursing/ Roberta Hunt. (5th ed.) ISBN
978-1-609 13-686-4
3. Maglaya, Araceli, (2009) Nursing Practice in the Community (5th Edition)
4. Allander, J., Rector C,. (2011)Community Health Nursing: Promoting and Protecting the Public's Health (7th
Edition) Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ISBN-13: 978-0781765848
5. Anderson, E. T., et. Al, (2015) Community as Partner (7th Edition)
6. Cuevas, F., (2007) Public Health Nursing in the Philippines (10th Edition) Publications Committee,
National League of Philippine Government Nurses, Incorporated
7. Sr. Jimenez, C., (2008) Community Organizing Participatory Action Research (COPAR) for Community
Health Development (2nd Edition)
8. David (2007) Community Health Nursing, An Approach to familes and population groups
9. St. John W., Kheler H, , (2007) Community Nursing Practice Theory, Skills and Issues (illustrated edition)
Allen & Unwin ISBN13: 9781741140538
10. Pender, N., et al. (2007) Community Health Nursing: An approach to Families and Population Groups.
Manila: Meriam and Webster
11. WHO, A Framework For Chn Ed Who 2010-1, , SEA-NUR-467
12. DOH, Department of Health National Health Plan
13. Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) Workbook and Resource Manual ADPCN,2008
14. Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) Chart Booklet 2008
15. Reyala P., Nisce Z. P., et al., (2000) Communnity Health Nursing Services in the Philippines, (9th
Edition)
16. Chilton, Sue, et al.,(2013) CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, ISBN: 13:97-4441-6483-1 (eBook-PDF)

A. Professional Journals (Printed):

1. American Journal of Nursing (AJN)
2. Creative Nursing
3. Journal of Gerontological Nursing
4. Journal of Practical Nursing (JPN)
5. MEDSURG Nursing
6. Nursing Education Perspectives
7. Nursing (Year)
8. Pediatric Nursing Journal
9. RN Magazine (now Healthcare Traveler)
10. Natural Health
11. Health News
12. Health & Home

B. Professional Journals (Online):

1. American Journal of Surgery
2. Asian Nursing Research
3. BMC Geriatrics
4. Clinical Effectiveness in Nursing

 WEBSITES:
 http://www.gopubmed.org/web/gomed
 http://www.healthfinder.gov/
 http://www.nihgov/medlineplus/tutorial.html
 http://www.nih.gov/
 http://www.emedicine.medscape.com/
 http://www.doh.gov.ph