Fall 2018 Course Syllabus
Course: RNSG-2138- Section: 01
Professional Nursing Concepts IV 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Tanya Gail Woods
E-mailhendrextg@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6370
Office
Location:Allied Health (AH) - Room: 118
Hours:Monday-Thursday 8-3 by appointment
Department
Allied Health
Chair:Shirley MacNeill
E-mail:macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6365
Course Information
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 courses. 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.
Prerequisites RNSG 1538 Health Care Concepts III
RNSG 1137 Professional Nursing Concepts III
RNSG 2361 Clinical II
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
Core Objectives (PSLO)
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.
Required Textbooks Ackley, B. & Ladwig, G. (2017). Nursing diagnosis handbook: An evidence-based guide to planning care (11th ed). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Elsevier.
Giddens, J (2017). Concepts for nursing practice. (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
HESI Case Studies: Complete RN Collection. (2014). Elsevier.
HESI (2017). HESI comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN examination (5th Ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier.
Lewis, S., Bucher, L., Heitkemper, M. & Hardin, M. (2017). Medical‐Surgical nursing, assessment and management of clinical problems. (10th ed.). St. Louis, MO. Elsevier.
Lippincott NCLEX-RN PassPoint Powered by PrepU: Study software for NCLEX-RN®
Perry, S., Hockenberry, M., Lowdermilk, D. & Wilson, D. (2018). Maternal child nursing. (6th ed). St Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Rischer, K. (2015) Think like a nurse: Practical preparation for professional practice. (2nd ed.).
Silvestri, L. A. (2017). Saunders comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN examination (7th Ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier.
Swift River Online.
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. (23rd ed). (2017). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.
Videbeck, S. (2017). Psychiatric mental health nursing. (7th ed), Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott
Zerwehk, J. & Garneau, A. (2018). Nursing today: Transitions and Trends (9th ed). St. Louis, MO: Saunders
Lecture Topics Outline Week 1 (August 28, 2018): Syllabus, Safety
Week 2 (September 4, 2018): Clinical Judgment
Week 3 (September 11, 2018): Ethics & Legal Precepts 1
Week 4 (September 18, 2018): Ethics & Legal Precepts 2
Week 5 (September 25, 2018): Ethics & Legal Precepts 3
Week 6 (October 2, 2018): MidTerm Exam
Week 7 (October 9, 2018): Leadership & Management
Week 8 (October 16, 2018): Health Policy
Week 9 (October 23, 2018): Quality Improvement
Week 10 (October 30, 2018): Patient Centered Care
Week 11 (November 6 & 7, 2018): Professionalism
Week 12 (November 13, 2018): Teamwork Collaboration
Week 13 (November 20, 2018): Evidence Based Practice
Week 14 (November 27, 2018): NCLEX Review course (tentative date)
Week 15 (December 4 & 5, 2018): Poster presentation
Week 16 (December 10, 2018): Final Exam
Major Assignments Schedule
(Upload or write)		 Week 1 (August 28, 2018): Syllabus, Safety
Week 2 (September 4, 2018): Clinical Judgment
Week 3 (September 11, 2018): Ethics & Legal Precepts 1
Week 4 (September 18, 2018): Ethics & Legal Precepts 2
Week 5 (September 25, 2018): Ethics & Legal Precepts 3
Week 6 (October 2, 2018): MidTerm Exam
Week 7 (October 9, 2018): Leadership & Management
Week 8 (October 16, 2018): Health Policy
Week 9 (October 23, 2018): Quality Improvement
Week 10 (October 30, 2018): Patient Centered Care
Week 11 (November 6 & 7, 2018): Professionalism
Week 12 (November 13, 2018): Teamwork Collaboration
Week 13 (November 20, 2018): Evidence Based Practice
Week 14 (November 27, 2018): NCLEX Review course (tentative date)
Week 15 (December 4 & 5, 2018): Poster presentation
Week 16 (December 10, 2018): Final Exam
Final Exam Date December 10, 2018 - 8:00 AM   Through  December 8, 2018 - 10:00 AM
Course Grading Scale 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 74-60 = D 59 or Below =
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. No make-up unit exams are given. The numerical grade attained on the Comprehensive Final exam is substituted for any missed unit exam(s).
•    A specified amount of time will be set for testing. No questions may be asked during the exams. No hats/caps/hoodies/smart watches may be worn during exams. Students who arrive after the exam starts, but before it ends, may take the exam without penalty, however, 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 student’s 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 on provided form, within 24 hours 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 student’s grade in the course:
o    Activities (Poster presentations: counts as two grades, Case studies, Quizzes, Discussion boards, Other assignments) 15%
o    MidTerm Exam              40%
o    Final                 45%
•    Final exams may not be available for review by the student and Final exam grades are not posted.
•    A final course grade of 75% is necessary for a student to pass this course.
•    Daily Activity Grades (example: Discussion Board posts, etc.) will not be included in grade calculation until 75% average on exams is achieved.
•    Late assignment submissions will incur a late point penalty. In most courses the late penalty will be a deduction of ten points 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. Any assignment submitted after 48 hours will be assigned a zero for the assignment. Previous arrangements between the student and instructor for late work may allow for a reduced late point penalty, but all late submissions will have a late penalty deducted. Refer to the individual course syllabus for any variations from the late penalty deductions.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
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 student’s 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. Repetitive tardiness will result in a 5 point deduction on next exam grade.
•    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 student’s responsibility to submit a completed ‘student excuse form’ upon return to class following an absence, tardy, or leaving class early. Failure to do so will result in a declaration of ‘no call, no show’ and may result in the student being dismissed from the program.
•    It is the student’s 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.
•    Clinical Uniforms are to be worn at all times while in the skills/simulation lab.
•    The program coordinator has the right to initiate the administrative withdrawal of any student whose attendance, conduct, scholastic abilities, attitude or lack of aptitude for registered nursing makes it inadvisable for that student to continue in the program
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
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
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.
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HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.