Instructor: Chargois, Christina ADN, RN

Email: barkercl@lamarpa.edu

Phone: 409-984-6360 

Office Hours: As posted and by appointment

Additional Contact Information:

A study of the biological, psychological, and sociological concepts applicable to basic needs of the family including childbearing and neonatal care. Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. Topics include the physiological changes related to pregnancy, fetal development, and nursing care of the family during labor and delivery and the puerperium.  

Hatfield, N.T. & Kincheloe, C.A. (2022). Introductory Maternity & Pediatric Nursing. 5^TH ed., Wolters Kluwer.

ISBN: 9781975163785

Ford, Susan M. (2022). Introductory clinical pharmacology. 12^th ed., Wolters Kluwer.

ISBN: 978-1-975163-73-0

Ogden, S.J. & Fluharty, L.K. (2022). Calculation of Drug Dosages (13th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier ISBN: 978032382622-8

You can find your Seahawk Bundle Here: https://lamar-pa.bncollege.com/course-material/course-finder

We will be utilizing the access codes from the new books, purchasing an older version may result in the student being unsuccessful in edge/advantage assignments.

Lippincott CoursePoint

Hatfield: Introductory Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Fifth Edition

VNSG 1230 Fall 2026

Course ID: 23WPUQILGMN

Evolve - HESI: (10373_jgott12_1008)

*Students are required to pay for the Texas Board of Nursing Fees and Pearson Vue fees promptly by assigned due date in order to graduate

Please Note! Any Computer program must be accessed using your LSCPA email unless otherwise instructed. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the proper courses for Evolve HESI and CoursePoint. Instructors will not allow submissions to be turned in from a previous course.

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

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VNSG 1204 Foundations of Nursing

VNSG 1234 Pediatrics

VNSG 1261 Clinical LVN                                                          

VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health & Illness I

VNSG 1409 Nursing in Health & Illness II

VNSG 1462 Clinical LVN

VNSG 1463 Clinical

Students must have a minimum grade of C or better in every course that applies to the Vocational Nursing Certificate plan to graduate.

In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, VNSG 1230 assists the student to develop the particular skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success as a vocational nurse. Upon successful completion of Maternal Child Nursing, the student should be able to:

1.       Discuss the bio-psycho-socio-cultural needs of the childbearing family. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: discussions based on assigned readings; clinical case studies; clinical simulations; clinical observations of patient and family interactions

2.       Discuss human reproduction and fetal development as related to the normal aspects of childbearing. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: discussions based on assigned readings; exams; clinical objectives

3.       Utilize the nursing process to assist in planning the care of the childbearing family. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 4) Measured by: care plans; class and clinical discussions; clinical interactions; case studies

4.       Compare and contrast normal physiology of reproductive systems to pathologic variations in the patient with common reproductive/sexual health problems. PSLO 1; PSLO 2) Measured by: discussions, clinical case studies; exams; clinical interactions following VN scope of practice

5.       Compare and contrast diagnostic evaluation and treatment of the patient with common reproductive/sexual health problems. (PSLO 2) Measured by: clinical case studies; reading-based discussions; exams

6.       Identify common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods. (PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: clinical case studies; classroom discussions and exams based on readings

7.       Discuss and implement a plan of care for the patient requiring pain management during the intrapartum period. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2) Measured by: care plan assignments in clinical setting with instructor observations and evaluations; exams based on readings and discussions

8.       Relate characteristics of the normal newborn and associated nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs utilizing the nursing process. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: classroom and clinical discussions based on assigned readings; clinical objectives; clinical rotations and observations in nursery unit Identify, discuss and implement a plan of care for selected women’s health issues. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: care plan activities; clinical case studies; clinical observations and assisting in women’s specialty unit while providing care within VN scope of practice; unit exams

9.       Demonstrate satisfactory performance of selected nursing skills using principles of safety and asepsis. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: applications of theories of asepsis and infection control in clinical lab and facility settings; clinical evaluation of skills utilizing principles of safety

10. Demonstrate satisfactory performance of selected nursing skills using principles of safety and asepsis. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: applications of theories of asepsis and infection control in clinical lab and facility settings; clinical evaluation of skills utilizing principles of safety

11.       Demonstrate competency in medication administration and dosage

calculations. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: medication competency exam; observed medication administration in skills lab and clinical; discussions

12.      Identify priorities of care according to patient’s condition. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: class and clinical case study discussions; prioritization exercises and exams; care plan activities; clinical simulations

13. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities inherent in the role of the vocational nurse (PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: discussions and exams over readings of Nurse Practice Act; current literature application; interactions in clinical setting

Upon completion of the Vocational Nursing Program graduates will, under the supervision of a professional licensed nurse and/or licensed physician, function in non-complex settings and should be able to:

PSLO 1. Functions within the Scope of Practice for a Vocational Nurse.

PSLO 2. Demonstrates safe, direct patient care with individuals who have predictable health care needs.

PSLO 3. Exhibits professional nursing behaviors.

PSLO 4.  Cooperates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide evidence-based care.

Week 1:  Syllabus Review/ STI Lecture

Week 2:  Antepartum #1 Lecture

Week 3:  Antepartum #2 Lecture

Week 4:  OB Exam #1/ CoursePoint Due Sunday 09/13/26 11:30 PM

Week 5:   Intrapartum #1 Lecture

Week 6:   Intrapartum #2 Lecture

Week 7:  Newborn #1 Lecture

Week 8:  Newborn #2 Lecture

Week 9:   OB Exam #2/ CoursePoint Due Sunday 10/18/26 11:30 PM

Week 10: Female/Male Health Lecture

Week 11: Postpartum Lecture

Week 12: OB Exam #3/ CoursePoint Due Sunday 11/08/26 11:30 PM

Week 13: HURST

Week 14: Final Skills Checkoff/Final Clinical Evaluations/ THANKSGIVING 11/26-11/27

Week 15: OB FINAL EXAM/Professionalism Day/Resume

Week 16: HESI REACH FINAL EXAM

Date: 09/15/2026 Exam I                                 Time: 0830

Date: 10/20/2026 Exam II                                Time: 0830

Date: 11/10/2026 Exam III                               Time: 0830

Date: 12/03/2026 Final Exam                          Time: 1230

Computer assignments are due on an ongoing basis as scheduled.

Date: 12/03/2026 Final Exam                          Time: 1230

90-100 = A       80-89 = B       75-79 = C       74-60 = D     59 or Below = F

The following method will be used to determine each student’s grade in the course:

Exam I                                      20.00% Grade

Exam II                                     20.00% Grade

Exam III                                     20.00% Grade

Computer/Classroom Average                   5% Grade

Final Exam                                   35% Grade

                                                                                  Total = Grade

An average of 75% or greater is necessary to pass the course.

Nursing in Health and Illness VNSG 1230-1 and the clinical component of this course may consist of class lectures, labs, and assignments. Schedules may be changed at the discretion of the faculty and vocational nursing coordinator. All attendance policies are in effect whether conducted online or in the classroom setting. Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success.

Policies for this course are described below:

1. Because poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment, attendance at all scheduled classes is expected.

2. A student who is absent from course activities for more than three (3) days without notification to the faculty may be dropped from the program by the Program Director. Students on campus but not in class are considered absent.

3. Late arrival to class is disruptive. Students who consistently arrive after the beginning of the class (2 or more times) will be counseled and a plan of corrective action determined. Class will begin promptly at the scheduled time.

4. Students who arrive fifteen (15) minutes after the beginning of class should not enter the classroom and should wait until break to enter the classroom.

5. It is the student’s responsibility to notify ALL instructors of any absence. If the student is unable to contact the instructor(s), the student should call 409- 984-6366 or 1-800-477-5872 ext. 6356. The student should also email the faculty or call the faculty office and leave a voicemail. Failure to notify instructors will result in a declaration of a ‘No Call, No Show’ for the number of days absent and may result in the student being dismissed from the program.

6. Lab jackets are to be worn at all times while in the skills lab.

7. Simulation/Computer Lab Assignments are mandatory. Failure to attend will result in a Zero for that assignment. 

The Program Director or Department Chair has the right to initiate the administrative withdrawal of any student whose attendance, conduct, scholastic abilities, attitude or lack of aptitude for Vocational Nursing making it inadvisable for that student to continue in the program.

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Room 119, in the Ruby Fuller Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.