Clinton Zeantoe

         Dean College of Health Sciences United Methodist University

1. Clinton Zeantoe is a nurse educator with over seventeen years of teaching experience in higher education. In his role as a dean, he has worked extensively in teaching, program development, and evaluation. He has had the opportunities to participate in several reviews and validations of national curricula in Liberia. Mr. Zeantoe aspires to practice nursing in a student/patient-friendly environment that provides challenges and opportunities for professional and personal development.

Educational Background

• Master of Science in Nursing Education, Stella Maris Polytechnic University, Mother Patern College of Health Sciences, St. Teresa’s Convent, United Nation Drive, Monrovia, Liberia. August 2012. Suma Cum Laude
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Winifred J. Harley College of Health Sciences, United Methodist University, Centennial Area Central Monrovia, Liberia. August 2009. Cum Laude
• Associate of Science in Nursing, Winifred J. Harley College of Health Sciences, United Methodist University, Ganta City, Nimba County. August 2006. Magna Cum Laude
• Professional Nursing Certificate and License, Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery, 2006. Certificate: 2931.

 

 

 

Joseph Peters, Sr.

Associate Dean College of Health Sciences

I am a professional Nurse-Educator with over seventeen (17) years of teaching and administrative experiences; presently serving as Associate Dean for the Winifred J. Harley College of Health Sciences, United Methodist University. My career objective is to help improve the health status of individual, community and globally through the provision of quality Nursing Education and Health Promotion.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Master in Nursing Education (MSNEd) – Mother Patern College of Health Science, Stella Maris Polytechnic, Monrovia, Liberia 2012 (magna)
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)-Winifred J. Harley College of Health Sciences, United Methodist University 2009 (Suma).
• Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN) – Winifred J. Harley College of Health Sciences, United Methodist University 2007 (Suma).

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNITED METHODIST UNIVERSITY                                         

Position: Associate Dean, College of the Health Sciences ———- September 2017-present

Position: Chairman, RN-BSN Program   ——————————- September 2011-2017

Position: Full-Time Instructor, RN-BSN Program ——————– September 2009-2011

Position: Part-Time Instructor, ASN Program ————————- September 2006-2009

 MOTHER PATERN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Position: Part-Time Instructor —————————————– September 2011-2017

Contact #                                 : +231-886923005/0777923006

E-mail address                        : jpeters1976@yahoo.co.uk

Mission Statement

The mission of the College of Health Sciences is to train nurses who will be able to function adequately in Liberia, Africa, and the world as caregivers, managers for district and community health projects, and coordinators of disease prevention and control programs. The training will focus on services in the rural areas, which are usually underserved by health authorities in most developing countries including Liberia.

 Philosophy

The faculty of the College believes that nursing is one of the social services by which the individual health needs of man are met according to the teachings of Christ. These needs, in relationship to the community, may be physical, mental, spiritual, or social in nature and are met with skills, knowledge, and understanding based on scientific principles. Nursing provides physical care, gives emotional support, and offers health education and counseling. It is an integral part of the total medical program.

We believe that education is a continuous process of self-development and maturation through guided and self-directed activities and study. It is our responsibility to provide a systematic course of study, experience and guidance, which will help each student develop as a person, nurse and a useful member of the community.

 Goal

The goal of the college is to provide a post basic educational program to broaden the professional nurse’s perspective, knowledge, and experience already attained as a Registered Nurse.

Program Objectives

Upon the completion of the course of study for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, the graduate will:

1. be able to provide comprehensive and holistic care to patients in and outside of the hospital;
2. be able to sensitize and mobilize communities to take responsibility for of their own health
3. understand health care through the lifespan
4. be able to teach in clinical settings, communities, and nurses’ training institutions;
5. gain knowledge and understanding of topics related to current nursing issues;
6. be able to conduct simple research to improve health care delivery at the hospital, clinic, and community levels;
7. be motivated to seek opportunities to continue and advance his/her education in nursing.
8. develop critical thinking skills related on topics essential to the nursing profession.

 Theoretical Concept: Self-Care Deficit

The profession of nursing consists of various theoretical concepts which are applied in a single or combined form to bring to reality the helping relationship between the nurse and client. This is an “enabling act” that involves building a relationship that provides an atmosphere for exploration and positive environment for growth and self-awareness.

In the same regard, the Winifred J. Harley College of Health Sciences, United Methodist University has identified the “self-Care” concept as the theoretical framework for the training of nurses. This concept helps the nursing student to see the client as an individual capable of being actively involved in his/her own health care. Where there is deficit of self-care due to ill health, the nurse will be prepared to help the client to over come this deficit by teaching, encouraging and allowing the to participate in activities related to his/her daily nursing care. A diabetic can be taught to calculate and administer daily insulin doses; or another client can be taught to and encouraged to do his/her daily wound dressing.

This theoretical framework is one of the bases for the science of Humanistic Nursing and was developed and used by Dorothy E. Orem.

 Criteria for consideration for acceptance into the U.M.U Post Basic Nursing Program

All diploma and associate degree RNs from accredited nursing programs in Liberia desiring to enroll at the U.M.U Post Basic Nursing Program must present the following documents to the office of the school/Dean, CHS at the notified time:

1. A copy of current nursing license, LNA membership card, and RN certificate from the Board of Nursing and Midwifery in Liberia.
2. Two recent passport-sized photos
3. Copy of degree/diploma
4. Transcript and a letter of recommendation from last nursing school attended
5. Two letters of recommendation (one from your community and one from your place of work)
6. A recent health certificate
7. A one-page autobiography (handwritten)
8. Copies of high school diploma and WEAC certificate (originals required during registration process following a successful pass of the competency exams).
9. Two folders (two manila and two suspension/hanging) with file labels

NB: All students outside UMU /WJH-CHS will sit a competency test in the 5 major nursing courses (medical -surgical, pediatrics, ob-gyn, tropical & communicable diseases, psychiatric); and English composition.  A student who fails the competency test will not be accepted into the program.  If a student fails the English composition, he/she will be required to do Freshman English (Eng 101). Transcript from all applicants will be compared to the UMU course requirement for the Associate Degree Program below and only a Passing grade of ‘B’ or higher in all nursing courses will be accepted. A student with a grade of ‘C’ will be required to do the course over until he/she can obtain a pass.

Graduation Requirements and Core Competencies

Graduation will be granted after the student has completed all the required courses with a passing grade. These will culminate in the student having the following core competencies that will allow him/her to practice with knowledge and professionalism.

The competencies are integrated into four primary domains.

1. Professional, Legal and Ethical Practice Competencies – This area relates to accountability, functioning morally in accordance with legislation affecting nursing and health care.
2. Accepts accountability for own professional judgment, actions, outcomes of care and continued competence in accordance with scope of practice, increased responsibility, legislative acts and regulations.
3. Recognizes the limits of scope of practice and own competence and performs nursing interventions in accordance with recognized standards of practice.
4. Seeks guidance from appropriate persons when encountering situations beyond own knowledge, competence or scope of practice.
5. Recognizes and respects the different levels of accountability for the range of available personnel and participates in activities related to improving access to the range of services required for effective health services.
6. Practices in accordance with the nursing profession’s codes of ethics and employer’s code of conduct with acceptance and respect of individuals / groups regardless of race, culture, religion, age, gender, sexual preference, physical or mental state, and ensures that personal values and attitudes are not imposed on others.
7. Engages in effective ethical decision – making with respect to own professional responsibilities or where ethical issues affect the broader health care team.
8. Maintains confidentiality and security of written, verbal and electronic information acquired in a professional capacity and respects the client’s right to privacy, dignity, right to information, choice and self–determination in nursing and health care while continuously identifying and challenging behavior and health care practices that could compromise client’s safety, privacy or dignity.
9. Practices within a professional and ethical nursing framework in accordance with legislation affecting nursing practice and health care by complying with relevant legislation and common law governing nursing practice.
10. Formulates documentation according to legal and professional guidelines according to legal requirements that is contemporaneous, comprehensive, logical, legible, clear, concise and accurate that identifies the nurse and title designation.
11. Provision and Coordination of Care Competencies involves the provision of nursing care, including planning, assessment, evaluation, health promotion, as well as the establishment, maintenance and termination of therapeutic communication and communication. They are:
12. Applies contemporary knowledge from different sources and the best available evidence to plan nursing care in consultation with individuals / groups, significant others and the health care team in determining priorities, expected achievements within a time frame, interventions to achieve expected outcomes and continuity of care.
13. Applies advocacy skills to assist clients unable to represent or speak for themselves.
14. Acts as an information and education resource for clients seeking to improve life styles, adopt illness / injury prevention activities and cope with changes in health, disability and death.
15. Provides guidance / instruction in the development and / or maintenance of independent living skills and promote patient control over their lives.
16. Recognizes opportunities and provides guidance / education to individuals, families and communities to encourage adoption of illness prevention activities and maintenance health lifestyles.
17. Selects teaching / learning strategies appropriate to the needs and characteristics of the individual or group and evaluates learning outcomes, modifying teaching / learning app roaches and content accordingly.
18. Evaluates progress towards expected individual outcomes and respond effectively to rapid changing or unexpected situations with self-control, applying appropriate emergency evidence based interventions as needed, revising plans and determining further outcomes in accordance with evaluation and intervene appropriately.
19. Documents interventions and analyze clients’ responses accurately and in a timely manner, and use data to plan continuing care.
20. Ensures the safe and proper storage, administration and recording of therapeutic substances, and administers and records medication, assesses side – effects and titrates dosages in accordance with authorized prescriptions.
21. Establishes, maintains and appropriately concludes therapeutic relationships that are goal directed and recognizes professional boundaries while demonstrating empathy, trust and respect for the dignity and potential of the individual / group.
22. Using a range of effective communication techniques and language appropriate to the context, both written and verbal, and communicates effectively with individuals / groups to facilitate provision of care, using an interpreter where appropriate.
23. Critical Thinking and Analysis Competencies including leadership and management skills of delegation and supervision, ensuring a safe environment and inter-professional health care Advocates for and acts within span of control to create a positive working environment, especially on delegating aspects of care to others, activities according to ability, level of preparation, proficiency and legal scope of practice, while making sure to supervise staff and monitor task delegated and keeping in mind personal responsibility and accountability.
24. Adapts leadership styles and approaches to different situations. Prioritizes workload and manages time effectively; use health care resources effectively and efficiently to promote quality health and nursing care.
25. Confronts conflicts in a non-judgmental manner, making effective use of communication skills and existing mechanisms to achieve resolution. She/he contributes to team leadership by reinforcing goals so as to promote respect and confidence amongst the team and be able to articulate own leadership contributions, support and expectations of team members.
26. Contributes to the review and modification of current organizational and practice policies and provides feedback, offers suggestions for changes and deals effectively with the impact of change in own practiced or on the organization.
27. Accepts delegated activities in line with personal level of proficiency and legal scope of practice and contributes to policy and protocol development that relates to delegation of clinical responsibilities.
28. Utilizes knowledge of effective inter-and intra-professional working practices for working collaboratively with other professionals in health care while understanding and valuing roles, knowledge and skills of members of the health team in relation to own responsibilities in enhancing nursing and other health services being accessed by clients.
29. Presents and Supports the views of clients, families and / or care–givers during decision – making by the inter-professional team, and refer clients to ensure patients/clients have access to best available interventions.
30. Professional, Personal and Quality Development Competencies for the enhancement of nursing through continuing education with values on evidence and research for quality improvement. They are:
31. Promotes and maintains a positive image of nursing while practicing within an evidence-based framework and identifying the relevance of research to improving individual / group health outcomes.
32. Uses best available, relevant literature, research findings evidence, nursing expertise and respect for the values and beliefs of individuals / groups in the provision of nursing care and to improve current practice.
33. Participates in ongoing professional development of self and others using best available evidence, standards and guidelines to evaluate nursing performance, maintains records of involvement in professional development which includes both formal and informal activities.
34. Contributes to education and professional development of students and colleagues in the work place, as well as, monitors and uses a range of supportive strategies including precepting; being an effective role model and resource for students within the care team.
35. Values research in contributing to developments in nursing practice and, participates in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures. She/he uses findings as a means to improving standards of care while promoting, disseminating, using, monitoring and reviewing professional standards and best practice guidelines.
36. Follows evidence-based and best practices guidelines in the delivery of nursing practice and engages in advocacy activities through the professional organization to influence health and social care service policies and access to services.
37. Takes opportunities to learn with others contributing to health care by undertaking regular review of own practice by engaging in reflection, critical examination and evaluation and seeking peer review, assumes responsibility for lifelong learning, own professional development and maintenance of competence. 

General Course Descriptions

ENG 101- Freshman English I (3 credit hours)

Description

This course is fundamentally a review of the Basic English grammar and composition skills that are expected of high school graduates. Teachers would use a chronological approach in the teaching and learning process. This includes the eight parts of speech and their affixed grammatical components-the phrase, the modifier, and the sentences. The student will also be introduced to sentence classification, the paragraph, the essay, oral English and literature, and library skills.

Math 101-General Mathematics (3 credit hours) Description

Math 101 is a terminal course designed to help nursing students understand the fundamentals of calculation which is so much important in pharmacology. It serves as a prerequisite course for pharmacology 1 (drugs & solutions) and clinical chemistry. Students are challenged to be able to do simple conversions, fractions, equations, and algebra.

BIOL 101 – Introduction to Biology (3 credit hours) Description

Introduction to Biology is intended to help nursing students understand core concept related to living organism. The course is taught along with demonstration to enable students internalize concepts. Once these are mastered, the student will have less difficulty understanding beginning course in Human Anatomy and physiology, and clinical chemistry.

TIR 101 – Introduction to Religion (3 credit hours)Description

TIR 101 is designed with the intent of exposing the student to diverse religious beliefs and practices aimed at building up and strengthening their understanding of religions diversity.

The course will help the student develop attitudes that are caring, thus he/she will treat every client equally as God’s creation, irrespective of religious affiliations. The course will attempt to point out some of the fundamental religious conflicts that exist in a professional environment and lead to discrimination in fields such as nursing.

SOCI 201-Introduction to Sociology (3 credit hours) Course Description

This course challenges the student to see the world from a more analytical/critical perspective, of importance will be those concepts that introduce the student to world socialization and interaction. Sociology 201 serves a pace-setter for subsequent courses in the social sciences, a field that is closely related to nursing.

ENG 201 – Sophomore English (3 credit hours)Description

The primary purpose of this course is to help the student gain meaningful understanding of the central elements and steps in writing a research paper. The course emphasizes the relationship among data, theory, and knowledge in an applied perspective: it also emphasizes the practice of research and theory in academic settings.

English 201 is intended to equip the student with appropriate knowledge in the documentation of research findings.

PSYCH 202-Developmental Psychology: 202 is a follow-up course to Psychology 201 and emphasize human development beginning from the prenatal stage to the stages of aging and death. Major themes throughout this course include the biological, cognitive, and socio-emotional processes that characterize the various stages of human development. Theoretical and practical methods of instruction will be used to relate nursing/midwifery care to each developmental stage.

MW 104 – Anatomy and Physiology II (3 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course is the second part of Anatomy and Physiology. The content is organized according to the organ systems in the body. Part two will cover organ systems that support body structure and mobility such as integumentary, skeletal and muscular. It also covers the systems responsible for integration and control of body functions such as the nervous, sensory and endocrine systems. The content also includes systems responsible for reproduction and development. To appreciate the importance of the content, the student will learn the immediate application to selected clinical pathology as they master anatomy and physiology. The course includes a laboratory component to enhance learning of the structure and function of the organs of the body. The learner will carry out direct observation on anatomical models, perform exercises and testing of concepts learned to enhance learning.

MW 107 – clinical Chemistry (3 credits)

Course Description

This course provides an insight to the fundamental concepts principle, laws and theories in general, organic and biochemistry. The knowledge gained will serve as a foundation for better understanding and assimilation of more complex chemical concepts and reactions.

 MW 105 – Microbiology (3 credits0

Course Description:               

This course is designed to assist the learner in acquiring knowledge of the names, structure, and mode of living, effects and control of various microorganism that affect the health of individuals within their internal and external environment. Emphasis will be placed on common pathology microorganisms in West Africa with particular reference to Liberia. Laboratory experiments will enable the learner to apply the principle of microbiology.

MANG 201 – Computer Fundamental (3 credits)

Course Description:

The increasing application of information communication technology (ICT) to all spheres of human endeavor makes it important that the health workers stay abreast of ICT and its application to health care. This course is designed to introduce the student to ICT and its importance to health care delivery and enable the student to apply and demonstrate the concepts of information communication technology in the health care delivery system.

Ethical & Professional Adjustments (MW 111) – 2 credits

Course Description:

This course is designed to provide an introduction into the professional, legal and ethical frameworks used in decision-making in nursing. It provides opportunities for discussion of concepts on moral and ethical responsibilities related to nurses, patients and institutions and gives the foundation of Nursing Management. It provides the learner with skills to help deal with ethical and religious dilemmas and to help clients in making responsible choices about their social well-being. Principle of professional practice and professional regulation in nursing and midwifery will be highlighted as a foundation upon which practice will be built. The learner will be introduced to professional, ethical and legal concepts relevant to the practice of nursing.

MW 309 Midwifery IV: Gynecology (4 credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will exposed the learner to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of gynecological issues in women’s reproductive health, including topics, such as basic principles of gynecologic care focusing on menstruation, conception, and infertility in cultural perspectives; reproductive tract infections and their consequences; cervical cancer; female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C); the differential diagnosis of the pelvic mass; fistula; women and malnutrition; urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse; menopause and the status of women; and clinical management of sexual and gender- based violence (SGBV).

MW 301 – Tropical and Communicable Diseases (3 credits)

Course Description:

This course will introduce the students to the components of common tropical and communicable diseases, including harmful parasitic diseases and parasitology. This course will also assist the student in developing necessary knowledge and skills in parasitology and tropical diseases. Emphasis is placed on Integrated Disease Surveillance Response (IDSR), signs and symptoms, mode of transmission, prevention, and management of the most common tropical and communicable diseases, including the parasitic diseases that are harmful to humans. Special emphasis will be placed on malaria, HIV/AIDS, TB, and Ebola virus disease (EVD) and all other surveillance diseases.

MW 202 Embryology and Genetics (3 credits)

Course Description:

This course will focus on human development from fertilization to the 8^th week of pregnancy. After mastering normal development including implantation gastrulation and organogenesis the focus will shift to abnormal development, i.e. congenital anomalies. The final unit will focus on genetic disorders that that may affect the care and management provided by the midwifery during pregnancy and throughout the lifespan. Use of the three-generation pedigree will be examined. Students will learn effective genetic and preconception counseling strategies that can be utilized by the midwife.

MW 203 Pathophysiology of the Reproductive System (3 Credits)

Course Description: This course reviews the management process as it is applied to the pathologies of the female and male reproductive systems that may occur throughout the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on both the cultural context in which these conditions occur as well as evidenced based management options, documentation and share decision making. Students will spend one day per week in the clinical setting applying the knowledge and skills being attained in this course.

MW 310 – Advance Pharmacology (3 credits)

This course is designed to meet the educational requirements for midwives who are seeking endorsement as Bachelor’s prepared Registered Midwives. The course builds on the student’s background as a Registered Midwife (RM) and prepares the student to think critically about medication selection, dosage and route of administration for those medications used throughout pregnancy, labor and immediately postpartum

MW 308 – Midwifery Administration: Leadership and Management (3 credit)

Course Description

This course focuses on the professional role of the midwife as a collaborator, leader, manager and provider of care with midwifery colleagues and other members of the inter-professional health care team, and within the context of complex health care systems.

This course includes leadership and management principles of organizations and power, interprofessional team communication, delegation, prioritization, conflict management, quality and safety, creating a healthy work environment, and advocacy.

The use of Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies, to support evidence-based leadership and management, will include Patient-centered Care, Teamwork and Collaboration, Evidence-based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety, and informatics.

MW 209- Medical-Surgical Nursing II (3 Credits)

COURSE DESCRIPTION                                

This course is the second part of the two-part course on medical and surgical nursing practices. The course provides a theoretical foundation and evidence-based and/or best practices in the care of the patient in chronic illness, disabilities and rehabilitation. The major organ system dysfunction covering gas exchange and respirator, cardiovascular, neurologic and sensory, metabolic and endocrine, and immunologic, will be discussed within the framework of the nursing process that includes patient education and psychosocial care. Content related to emergency care of patients will be covered.

This course includes a clinical component to provide opportunity to apply knowledge learned in the classroom to clinical situations, the use of the nursing process will be emphasized in the care of patients with medical-surgical conditions.

MW 304 – Advanced Health Assessment (3 credits)

Course Description:

Health assessment provides the student with knowledge of a holistic assessment, including physical assessment skills, clinical examination techniques and patient teaching guidelines. The course provides the midwifery student an introduction to the skills of history taking, physical assessment techniques, patient teaching, and documentation. The student will acquire needed skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment including the physical, psychological, social, functional, and environmental aspects of health. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of assessment findings for clinical decision-making in nursing.

MW 302 – Psychiatric Mental Health in Midwifery I (3 credit)

Course Description:

This course introduces the student to basic concepts in mental health, the development and characteristics of normal mental health and a variety of common psychiatric conditions, and the characteristics and treatment of mental illnesses. This course is taught along with relevant management modalities, requisite interpersonal skills, and attitudes necessary for the learner to act as a therapeutic agent. The course will enable the learner to develop competence in using the Diagnostic Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, version five revised text (DSM-V-TR) multi-axial diagnosis approach; and in evaluating factors in the individual, family, or community that hinder or promote achievement of optimal mental health

MW 401-Health Education and Promotion through the Lifespan (3 credit)

Course Description

The course explores the meaning of Health in a holistic approach to individuals and families at different ages and stages. The physiological and psychological aspects of wellbeing and common age-related health problems are presented with application to the nursing process. The course also emphasizes health education as a major vehicle for community sensitization awareness, and the subsequent promotion of health.

MW 403-Curriculum and Teaching in Midwifery (3 credit hours)

Course Description

This course provides a foundation in teaching and learning that includes the learning theories, principles of adult education, effective teaching strategies, classroom management techniques and evaluation. The student will learn how to conduct learning needs assessments, write course outcomes, do lesson planning, and conduct formative and summative evaluation

MW 495–Research Methods (3 credits)

Course Description

This course was designed to provide an introduction to critical thinking, scientific concepts, methods and decisions, ethical and legal concerns, and basic techniques essential to the research process. It also helps students understand concepts involved in the application of research finding to nursing, hence a support for evidenced-based practice. Students are instructed and guided in the development of a research proposal which is immediately (a semester later) followed by the actual research paper. Challenges include developing a researchable topic, and a problem statement to support said topic.

MW 496 –Thesis (3 credits)

Course Description

This course builds on the student’s current knowledge of the research process and aims to empower students to challenge themselves to think critically about areas for which they have a strong interest or a self-identified knowledge gap. By the end of this course, students will feel confident in their ability to evaluate the literature, implement evidenced based care strategies and document their findings in a culminating research paper and presentation.         

MW 412 Emergency/disaster Preparedness and Management (2hrs)

Course Description

This course is designed to prepare the learner to work in collaboration with others in handling natural and manmade disasters, large-scale incidents or attacks and any other type of mass casualty event, this course will also prepare learners to act as leaders during times of disaster, focusing on midwifery care/reproductive health in educating and preparing others for potential emergencies, to develop disaster management practices and procedures within health care facilities.

MW 410 – Basic Life Saving Skills {BLSS} (3 Credits)

Course Description

In this course students will complete various components of the Safe Motherhood Package including Basic Life Saving Skills (BLSS) and Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (EmONC). After completion of these modules, the seminar sessions will begin utilizing case studies, student led presentations and discussions as a means of continuing to review the current evidence base, country specific guidance and application of the midwifery management process. In the clinical portion of this course, students will practice full scope midwifery care in accordance with the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) and Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery (LBNM) standards of practice and will focus on antepartum, intrapartum, immediate postpartum and newborn care.