Lamar State College - Port Arthur

House Bill 2504

Fall 2014 Course Syllabus

RNSG-2361-31 - Clinical RN

Faculty Information
Semester	Fall 2014
Instructor	Eades, Tamara Leigh
Phone	(409) 984-6356
E-mail	eadestl@lamarpa.edu
Department	Allied Health Chair: Margaret Gongre Phone: (409) 984-6354 E-mail: sealsma@lamarpa.edu
Office	Hours: M-W-F 8:00-9:00AM CST Building: N/A Room: Virtual
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Course Information
Course Number	91190
Course Description	A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by a clinical professional.
Course Prerequisites	RNSG 1423 Introduction to Professional Nursing for Integrated Programs; RNSG 1260 Clinical; RNSG 2514 Care of Patients with Complex Health Care Needs; RNSG 2535 Integrated Patient Care Management
Required Textbooks	Ackley, B. J., & Ladwig, G. B. (2013). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook: A guide to planning care (10th Ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier. American Psychological Association (2009). Concise rules of APA style (6th Ed.). Washington, D.C. *North Carolina Concept-Based Learning Editorial Board (2011). Nursing: A concept-based approach to learning. Upper Saddle River, New Jersey Pearson Education, Inc. Current drug reference of choice Current diagnostic and lab manual of choice NOTE:
Attendance Policy	Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Policies for this course are described below: „h Students cannot meet the objectives of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program without completing clinical assignments. Because of the number of required clinical hours, students put at risk their success in the program if they miss any clinical assignments or scheduled experiences. „h Attendance at all scheduled clinical experiences is expected and demonstrates professional behavior and accountability. „h It is the student¡¦s responsibility to notify the instructor and preceptor of scheduled clinical shifts in advance of attending and prior to any absence. Call the preceptor and email your assigned faculty at least one-half hour before scheduled assignment. „h Students are not to work the shift immediately preceding clinical. „h Students who are "NO CALL NO SHOW" demonstrate a lack of accountability and unprofessional conduct; therefore, they FAIL CLINICAL for the semester. The only possible exception is if a student is unable to call the faculty, the clinical facility, or the preceptor. „h Because of the number of required clinical hours, students put at risk their success in the program if they miss any clinical assignments or scheduled experiences
Course Grading Scale	90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 60-74 = D Below 60 = F
Determination of Final Grade	1. The grade for the clinical course consists of two components: (1) Written work which is given a numerical grade and (2) Clinical performance which is graded as S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). A student must achieve a minimum average of 75% or greater on written work and an ¡§S¡¨ on clinical performance to pass the course. Students must complete all clinical assignments to be successful in the course. 2. The grade for RNSG 2361 clinical course is derived from averaging the following grades: Graded Course Components Point Value Percentage of Final Grade Virtual Clinical Assignment Pass/Fail Pass/Fail Clinical Summary 1 @ 100 Points 15% Care Plan 1 @ 100 Points 15% Teaching Plan 1 @ 100 Points 15% Mental Health Assessment 1 @ 100 Points 10 % Mental Health Care Plan 1 @ 100 Points 10 % Acute Care Case Study 1 @ 100 Points 35% TOTAL 100% 3. Students must receive at least a 75 or a ¡§C¡¨ course grade and an ¡§S¡¨ on clinical performance in RNSG 2361 Clinical to progress in the program. 4. Successful completion of the course requires the student to attend the required minimum number of clinical hours, interact in any online discussions, complete the required assignments, and participate in course activities. Questions and disagreements concerning points/grades on assignments must be raised with the faculty member prior to the end of the course. In cases where final grades are ¡§on the borderline¡¨ between two grades, the faculty reserves the right to use the level and quality of class participation as the determination of the final grade. Students must earn a grade of at least ¡§C¡¨ to receive credit towards the ADN degree. Any grade lower than a ¡§C¡§ may remove the student from the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. 5. Grades will be calculated using the following percentage distributions: 90 to 100% = A 80 to 89% = B 75 to 79% = C 60 to 74% = D 00 to 59% = F
Final Exam Date	October 18, 2014 - 12:00 PM
Major Assignments	Virtual Clinical Assignment (VCE) (1) Teaching Plan (1) Clinical Summary (1) Care Plan (1) Mental Health Assessment (1) Mental Health Care Plan (1) Case Study
Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates	Each week in clinical you are required to submit your clinical schedule to your assigned instructor. You are not allowed to be in the clinical setting until the schedule has been submitted. Module 1: Week of 08/25/2014 „h Print and review the course syllabus and assignments for this course „h Sign, scan, and submit RNSG 2361 Determination of Final Grade „h Submit community service locations request „h Submit Uniform Photos „h Submit completed Preceptor Profile and Preceptor Orientation Post Test „h Submit CPR card (must be American Heart or American Red Cross) „h Submit Clinical Schedule „h Complete 12 Clinical Hours with Preceptor after Clinical Instructor has approved all mandatory items due in Module 1 „h Make arrangements with Clinical Instructor for Clinical Meeting/Mandatory Skills Check-off no later than Sunday of Module 2 „h Submit Virtual Clinical Excursion Assignment Module 2: Week of 09/01/2014 „h Submit Clinical Schedule „h Complete 12 Clinical Hours with Preceptor „h Complete 4 hours of Community Service hours „h Meet Clinical Instructor and Complete Mandatory Skills Check-off no later than Sunday of Module 2 „h Complete the assignment: Teaching Plan Module 3: Week of 09/08/2014 „h Submit Clinical Schedule „h Complete 24 Clinical Hours with Preceptor „h Submit 24 Hour Evaluation Module 4: Week of 09/15/2014 „h Submit Clinical Schedule „h Complete 12 Clinical Hours with Preceptor „h Complete 4 hours of Community Service hours „h Complete the assignment: Clinical Summary „h Complete the assignment: Care Plan Module 5: Week of 09/22/2014 „h Submit Clinical Schedule „h Complete 24 Clinical Hours with Preceptor „h Submit 60 Hour Evaluation „h Begin the assignment: Clinical Case study Module 6: Week of 09/29/2014 „h Submit Clinical Schedule „h Complete 12 Clinical Hours with Preceptor „h Complete the assignment: Mental Health Assessment „h Complete the assignment: Mental Health Care Plan „h Continue the assignment: Clinical Case study Module 7: Week of 10/06/2014 „h Submit Clinical Schedule „h Complete 12 Clinical Hours with Preceptor „h Submit Community Attendance Record „h Continue the assignment: Clinical Case study Module 8: Week of 10/13/2014 „h Submit Clinical Schedule „h Complete any remaining hours needed with Preceptor by end of day Friday „h Submit 108 Hour Evaluation „h Submit scanned Skills Check-off form „h Submit Clinical Attendance Record „h Complete the assignment: Clinical Case Study ¡V Due no later than Tuesday of Module 8
General Education/Core Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes	Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes	The Upward Mobility Nursing Program provides educational experiences that offer opportunities for the student to: PSLO ALPHA: Reading skills - Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading material. PSLO 1. Practices within the legal, ethical and regulatory standards for the professional nurse. PSLO 2. Uses a systematic problem-solving process to provide individualized, evidence-based nursing care and coordinate care for a limited number of patients who have complex needs in various health care settings. PSLO 3. Employs an approach to nursing practice that promotes safety for patients, significant others, self, and members of the healthcare team. PSLO 4. Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide optimum, evidence-based, and safe care to patients. Course Student Learning Outcomes
Course Student Learning Outcomes	In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, RNSG 2361 Clinical assists the student to develop the particular skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success as a registered nurse. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. Use critical thinking and the nursing process to provide care to patients with complex health problems. (PSLO 1, 2, 3, 4, Alpha) Measured by course assignments and clinical evaluations. 2. State the rationale and the effects of medications and treatments and shall correctly administer the same. (PSLO 1, 2, 3, Alpha) Measured by course assignments and clinical evaluations. 3. Accurately and completely report and document: a. Patient¡¦s status including signs, symptoms, and responses b. Nursing care provided c. Administration of medications and treatments d. Patient¡¦s response to medications and treatments e. Contacts with other health care team members concerning significant events regarding patient¡¦s status. (PSLO 1, 2, 3, 4) Measured by course assignments and clinical evaluations. 4. Implement measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others. (PSLO 1, 2, 3, 4) Measured by course assignments and clinical evaluations. 5. Respect the patient¡¦s right to privacy by protecting confidential information unless obligated or allowed by law to disclose the information. (PSLO 1, 4) Measured by course assignments and clinical evaluations. 6. Promote and participate in patient education and counseling based on health needs. (PSLO 2, Alpha) Measured by course assignments and clinical evaluations. 7. Obtain instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing nursing procedures or practices. (PSLO 1, 2, 3, 4) Measured by course assignments and clinical evaluations. 8. Notify the appropriate individual when leaving a nursing assignment. (PSLO 1, 2, 3, 4) Measured by course assignments and clinical evaluations. 9. Maintain professional boundaries of the nurse-patient relationship. (PSLO 1) Measured by course assignments and clinical evaluations. 10. Provide without discrimination, nursing services regardless of age, disability, economic status, gender, national origin, race, religion, or health problems of the patient served. (PSLO 1, 2, 3) Measured by course assignments and clinical evaluations. 11. Collaborate with the patient, members of the health care team and, when appropriate, the patient¡¦s significant other(s) in providing the patient¡¦s health care. (PSLO 3, 4, Alpha) Measured by course assignments and clinical evaluations. 12. Demonstrate personal accountability and responsibility for providing safe nursing care. (PSLO 1, 2, 3, 4) Measured by course assignments and clinical evaluations.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
Facility Policies	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. Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor. Use of electronic devices during normal class hours distracts other students, disrupts the class, and wastes valuable time. Instructors have an obligation to reduce such disruptions. Turn your cellphones to vibrate when you enter the classroom. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom or clinical setting. „h Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom/clinical, except by special instructor permission. „h Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor. „h Use of electronic devices during normal class/clinical hours distracts other students, disrupts the class, and wastes valuable time. Instructors have an obligation to reduce such disruptions. „h According to the Lamar State College policy unauthorized use of college computer account(s), computer data files, and/or computer facilities, is considered a breach of conduct, and is not in keeping with the educational aims, purposes, and philosophy of the college and subjects student(s) to disciplinary action. „h No cell phones should be visible during clinical. „h Cell phones are allowed ONLY on vibrate mode and should not be used on the clinical nursing unit. Leaving the clinical units to answer a page or phone call may constitute an absence or a tardy. Additional classroom policies include: „h The following behaviors will result in the student being asked to cease the action, lose five (5) points on the next exam, and/or leave the classroom, labs, or clinical: using cell phones, talking while the preceptor/instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions/presentations; or displaying a rude or negative attitude/behavior to the preceptor/instructor, other students, or other staff at the clinical facility.
Additional Information
Important Information
ADA Considerations	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 Special Populations Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
Copyright Violations	Some material in this course may be copyrighted. They may be used only for instructional purposes this semester, by students enrolled in this course. These materials are being used fairly and legally. No one may distribute or share these copyrighted materials in any medium or format with anyone outside this class, including publishing essays with copyrighted material, uploading copyrighted material to Facebook or YouTube, or painting or performing copyrighted material for public display. Copyright violation is not the same thing as plagiarism. Plagiarism is intellectual dishonesty. Offenses of plagiarism result in lower grades or failing scores, and professors and the college strictly enforce plagiarism rules. There is never any acceptable use of plagiarism. Copyright violation is a legal offense, punishable by large fines and penalties. Copyrighted material can be used if permission from the material’s creator is obtained, or if its use meets the standards of fair use in an educational setting. For example, a student can quote a line from Shakespeare’s Hamlet in a report without violating copyright but still be guilty of plagiarism if the quotation is not properly documented. If you are in doubt about what material can be freely used, ask your professor or contact the Dean of Library Services, at (409) 984-6216.
Assessment Statement	Assessment is a process by which LSCPA can help you learn better and gauge the level of progress you have made to attain knowledge, skills, beliefs, and values. It also helps your professors understand how to improve teaching and testing methods in your classes, and it helps each department understand and improve degree and certificate programs. Periodically LSC-PA will collect assessment data for research and reporting purposes, including statistical data and sometimes copies of your work. Be assured that all material the college uses for assessment purposes will be kept confidential. To ensure anonymity, your name will be removed from any material we use for assessment purposes, including video-recorded performances, speeches, and projects. If you object to allowing LSC-PA to use your material for assessment purposes, submit a letter stating so to your professor by the 12th class day. You will still be required to participate in whatever assessments are being done; we just won’t use your data. What’s the difference between assessment and grades? The grades you get on papers, projects, speeches, and assignments are specific types of focused assessment. LSC-PA’s assessment efforts include class grades, surveys, standardized tests, and other tools.
Privacy Notice	Federal privacy laws apply to college students. This means that college employees, including instructors, cannot divulge information to third parties, including parents and legal guardians of students. Even if the students are minors, information about their college work cannot be shared with anyone except in very limited circumstances. Anyone requesting information about a student should be referred to the Registrar. Instructors will be notified in writing by that Office about what information may be released and to whom. Please remember that releasing private information about a student, however innocuous it may seem, can be a violation of federal law, with very serious consequences. Circumstances under which information may be released: An adult student may submit, to the Registrar, a handwritten, signed note granting permission for release of information. The note must specify what information may be divulged, and it must specify the name of the person to whom the information may be given. A parent or guardian may be given access to information about a student by providing a copy of a filed tax return that shows that the student was listed as a dependent of that parent or guardian. The tax return must be for last complete tax year. Again, this documentation must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office. A parent or guardian may be given access to information about a student if the student logs on to My.LamarPA.edu and sends an email to the Registrar granting permission. The email must specify what information may be given and the name of the person to whom it may be given. Co-enrollment students are protected by the same privacy laws as adult students. The Registrar’s office is located in the Student Center room 303B, and can be reached at (409) 984-6165.
College-Level Perspectives	This course helps add to the students’ overall collegiate experience in the following ways: Establishing broad and multiple perspectives on the individual in relationship to the larger society and world in which s/he lives, and to understand the responsibilities of living in a culturally and ethnically diversified world. Stimulating a capacity to discuss and reflect upon individual, political, economic, and social aspects of life in order to understand ways in which to be a responsible member of society. Developing a capacity to use knowledge of how technology and science affect their lives. Developing personal values for ethical behavior. Developing the ability to make aesthetic judgments. Using logical reasoning in problem solving. Integrating knowledge and understand the interrelationships of the scholarly disciplines.
Degree Plan Evaluation	A Degree Plan Evaluation will help you determine which classes you need to complete your program. Sign in to your my.lamarpa.edu account. Click on the “My Services” tab. Click on the “Student” tab. Click on Student Records. Click on Degree Evaluation. Select the term you are planning on registering for (i.e. Summer I, Summer II, Fall, or Spring) Verify that the Curriculum Information (your MAJOR) is correct Click on “Generate New Evaluation” at the bottom of the screen. Click the radio button next to Program Click on the Generate Request button. All of the classes that you have taken that apply to your declared major will be listed on the right. If you have a class that still needs to be completed, a “NO” will be listed on the right next to the required class.
HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA’s efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Lamar State College - Port Arthur Mission Lamar State College - Port Arthur, a member of The Texas State University System, is an open-access, comprehensive public two-year college offering quality and affordable instruction leading to associate degrees and a variety of certificates. The College embraces the premise that education is an ongoing process that enhances career potential, broadens intellectual horizons, and enriches life. Core Values Shared commitment by faculty, staff and administration to a mission characterized by student learning, diversity, and community involvement General education/core curriculum that develops the values and concepts that allow the student to make a meaningful contribution in the workplace or community Academic and technical programs designed to fulfill our commitment to accommodate students with diverse goals and backgrounds, using a variety of delivery methods, on and off campus Technical education programs that provide for the acquisition of the knowledge, skills and behavior necessary for initial and continued employment Student achievement characterized by attainment of individual goals and measured by successful accomplishments and completion of curriculum Co-curricular opportunities that develop social, financial and civic acuity Principles Lamar State College - Port Arthur operates in the belief that all individuals should be: treated with dignity and respect; afforded equal opportunity to acquire a complete educational experience; given an opportunity to discover and develop their special aptitudes and insights; and, provided an opportunity to equip themselves for a fulfilling life and responsible citizenship in a world characterized by change.

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