RNSG-2138-01 - Prof Nursing Concepts IV
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
House Bill 2504
Fall 2016 Course Syllabus
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Semester | Fall 2016 | ||||||||||||
Instructor | Reid, Stephen Larry | ||||||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6357 | ||||||||||||
reidsl@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||||||
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Course Information | |||||||||||||
Course Number | 91501 | ||||||||||||
Course Description | Integration of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Synthesizes concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidence-based practice, leadership and management, patient-centered care, professionalism, teamwork, and collaboration through exemplars presented in the Health Care Concepts course. Emphasizes concept of quality improvement and introduces health policy. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. |
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Course Prerequisites |
Pre-requisites: RNSG 1538 Health Care Concepts III RNSG 1137 Professional Nursing Concepts III RNSG 2361 Clinical II Co-requisites: RNSG 2539 Health Care Concepts IV RNSG 2362 Clinical III |
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Required Textbooks |
Ackley, B. & Ladwig, G. (2013). Nursing diagnosis handbook: An evidence-based guide to planning care. (10th ed). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Elsevier. Deglin, J.; Vallereand, A. & Sanoski, C. (2011). Davisâs drug guide for nurses. (12th ed). Philadelphia, PA: Davis Company. Giddens, J (2013). Concepts for nursing practice. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Halter, M. (2014). Varcarolis' foundations of psychiatric mental health nursing: A clinical approach. (7th ed). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. HESI Case Studies: Complete RN Collection. (2014). Elsevier. Jarvis (2016) Physical examination & health assessment (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Lewis, S., Dirksen, S., Heitkemper, M. & Bucher, L. (2013). MedicalâSurgical nursing, assessment and management of clinical problems. (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO. Elsevier. Lippincott NCLEX-RN PassPoint Powered by PrepU: Study software for NCLEX-RNÂŽ Potter, P., Perry, A., Stockert, P. & Hall, A. (2013) Fundamentals of nursing (8th ed). St Louis, MO: Elsevier. Perry, S.; Hockenberry, M.; Lowdermilk, D. & Wilson, D. (2014 ). Maternal child nursing. (5th ed). St Louis, MO: Elsevier. Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. (22nd ed). (2013). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. Zerwehk, J. & Garneau, A. (2012). Nursing today: Transitions and Trends. (7th ed). St. Louis, MO: Saunders. |
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Attendance Policy |
Attendance at all scheduled classes and clinical experiences is expected. Research has shown that consistent class and clinical attendance contributes to successful completion of not only the Upward Mobility Nursing Program, but also passing the NCLEX-RN. Regular attendance is an essential function of any job in nursing. Students who regularly miss class or clinical clearly demonstrate their refusal to be accountable to report to work regularly. ⢠It is the studentâs responsibility to notify the instructor prior to any absence. If the student is missing a clinical, classroom or lab day, s/he must notify the faculty. ⢠Late arrival to class is disruptive. Students who consistently arrive after the scheduled starting time of class (2 or more times) will be counseled and a plan of action determined. Class will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Students who arrive ten (10) minutes after the beginning of class should not enter the classroom and should wait until break to enter. ⢠A student who is absent from course activities for three (3) days or more, without notification to faculty, may be withdrawn from the program by the program director. ⢠Students on campus but not in class are considered absent. ⢠It is the studentâs responsibility to submit a completed âstudent excuse formâ upon return to class following an absence, tardy, or leaving class early. Failure to do so will result in a declaration of âno call, no showâ and may result in the student being dismissed from the program. ⢠It is the studentâs responsibility to notify the instructor of any absence. If the student is unable to contact the instructor(s), the student should call 409-984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872 ext. 6356. The student should also email the faculty or call the faculty office and leave a voicemail. ⢠Lab jackets are to be worn at all times while in the skills lab. |
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Course Grading Scale | 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 74-60 = D 59 or Below = F | ||||||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
⢠Examinations are based on course objectives. ⢠Course content from the biological and behavioral sciences as well as previous nursing knowledge is included on exams as appropriate. ⢠Students are strongly encouraged to take exams as scheduled. If a student must miss an exam, the student must contact the instructor prior to the exam or within twenty-four (24) hours of the exam. The MidTerm Exam or an alternative exam must be taken as soon as possible or the numerical grade attained on the Comprehensive Final exam will be substituted for the missed MidTerm Exam. ⢠A specified amount of time will be set for testing. No questions may be asked during the exams. No hats/caps/hoodies may be worn during exams. Students who arrive after the exam starts, but before it ends, may take the exam without penalty. No additional time is provided for late arrivals and student should come in quietly taking the first available seat. Once the exam period ends from the scheduled start time the student who arrived late must exit the exam. Questions unanswered will be counted wrong. ⢠Test times for exams will be set up for 80 seconds per question. At the end of the allotted time, the computer will not record any further answers. ⢠After each exam, the faculty uses psychometric principles to evaluate the examination. Items missed by 50% or more of the class are reviewed. If an item is found to be flawed, the faculty may give credit for more than one answer or nullify the item. When an item is nullified, the key is changed so that all answers are credited as correct. That is, if a student answered the item as originally keyed, the student will retain the credit for the item. If a studentâs answer differs from the one originally keyed, the student is credited for the nullified item. In other words, everyone gets credit for the item and no one loses credit. ⢠Test grades will not be available for a minimum of 24 hours post test. ⢠If a student scores less than 75% on a unit examination, the student is expected to make an appointment within one week with one of the course faculty. During the conference the student and instructor will review the examination and, with the assistance of the instructor, identify factors that may have contributed to the student's poor performance and identify strategies to improve performance on future examinations. ⢠Any challenge to exam questions must be presented in writing, with documentation, within one (1) week of the review of the exam. Disputed exam items must be submitted by the student along with proposed answer supported by documentation from the current textbook, handouts, and/or lecture reference material. ⢠The following method will be used to determine each studentâs grade in the course: o Activities (Group Activities, Quizzes, Case studies)25% o MidTerm Exam 35% o Final 40% ⢠A final course grade of 75% is necessary for a student to pass this course. |
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Final Exam Date | December 6, 2016 - 8:00 AM Through December 6, 2016 - 10:00 AM | ||||||||||||
Major Assignments |
MidTerm Exam â Tuesday 10/04/2016 Final Exam â Tuesday 12/06/2016 |
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Calendar of Lecture Topics and Major Assignment Due Dates |
Week 1 (August 23, 2016): Syllabus, Safety Week 2 (August 30, 2016): Clinical Judgement Week 3 (September 6, 2016): Ethics & Legal Precepts 1 Week 4 (September 13, 2016): Ethics & Legal Precepts 2 Week 5 (September 20, 2016): Ethics & Legal Precepts 3 Week 6 (September 27, 2016): Leadership & Management Week 7 (October 4, 2016): MidTerm Exam Week 8 (October 11, 2016): Health Policy Week 9 (October 18, 2016): Quality Improvement Week 10 (October 25, 2016): Patient Centered Care Week 11 (November 1, 2016): Professionalism Week 12 (November 8, 2016): Teamwork Collaboration Week 13 (November 15, 2016): Evidence Based Practice Week 14 (November 22, 2016): Group Activities, Case study Week 15 (November 29, 2016): Group Activities Week 16 (December 6, 2016): Final Exam Required assignments and specific dates for work to be turned in must be met by the student. Unless turned in by the deadline there will be a drop in grade for lateness. Previous arrangements between the student and instructor for late work may allow for a reduced late point penalty. Grammar and sentence structure, spelling, legibility, neatness and following directions as to organization are related to acceptable quality in both written and oral assignments. Written work is expected to follow the most current American Psychological Association (APA) format. Late Assignments: Unless an assignment is turned in by the deadline there will be a late penalty deducted for lateness without exception. A late penalty of ten points will be deducted if turned in within the first 24 hours after the assignment due date. If the assignment is turned in between 24 and 48 hours late a 25 point penalty will be deducted. After 48 hours, a zero will be assigned for the assignment. Previous arrangements between the student and instructor for late work may allow for a reduced late point penalty. |
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General Education/Core Curriculum Student Learning Outcomes |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program graduates will be able to: PSLO Alpha: Reading Skills â Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading materials. PSLO 1. Adhere to standards of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks of the professional nurse while promoting safety and quality improvement as an advocate and manager of nursing care. PSLO 2. Use 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 demonstrating knowledge of delegation, management, and leadership skills. PSLO 3. Use clinical reasoning and knowledge based upon the nursing program of study, evidence-based practice outcomes, and research based policies and procedures for decision-making, demonstration of skills with patient care technologies and information systems, and providing comprehensive, safe patient care. PSLO 4. Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with diverse patients, families and the interdisciplinary health care team to plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based safe care that reflects the value and ethics of the nursing profession. |
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Course Student Learning Outcomes |
In accordance with the mission of Lamar State College - Port Arthur, this course encourages the student to develop the particular skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for success in the field of Associate Degree Nursing. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. Integrate the attributes and roles of the professional nurse into practice. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: reading-based discussions; case studies; and exams. 2. Use clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice outcomes as the basis for decision-making and comprehensive, safe patient-centered care. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: reading-based discussions; case studies; and exams. 3. Integrate principles of quality improvement and safety into nursing practice. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: reading-based discussions; case studies; and exams 4. Justify decisions based on legal-ethical parameters for professional nursing practice. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 4) Measured by: reading-based discussions; case studies; and exams 5. Demonstrate professional comportment. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 4) Measured by: reading-based discussions; case studies; and exams 6. Engage in effective professional collaboration in the delivery of healthcare for quality patient outcomes. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 4) Measured by: reading-based discussions; case studies; and exams |
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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 |
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Additional Information |
I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person. |
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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 materials 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 Shakespeares 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. |
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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 wont use your data. Whats the difference between assessment and grades? The grades you get on papers, projects, speeches, and assignments are specific types of focused assessment. LSC-PAs assessment efforts include class grades, surveys, standardized tests, and other tools. |
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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.
The Registrars office is located in the Student Center room 303B, and can be reached at (409) 984-6165. |
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College-Level Perspectives |
This course helps add to the students overall collegiate experience in the following ways:
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Degree Plan Evaluation |
A Degree Plan Evaluation will help you determine which classes you need to complete your program.
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. |
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HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PAs efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||||||
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