Fall 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: RNSG-2138- Section: 14
Professional Nursing Concepts IV 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Tenika Antoine
E-mailantoinet@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6334
Office
Location:Allied Health - Room: 124
Hours:As posted and by appointment Building: Allied Health Rm# 124
Department
Allied Health
Chair:Shirley MacNeill
E-mail:macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6365

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.
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 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.
Core Objectives 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. Utilize a systematic process to analyze selected advanced health care
concepts for diverse patients across the lifespan. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1;
PSLO 2) Measured by: reading-based discussions; case studies; exams;
and labs.
2. Critique nursing management for selected advanced health care
concepts. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2, PSLO 3, PSLO 4) Measured by:
reading-based discussions; case studies; exams; and labs.
3. Relate the learned concepts to a variety of health care situations. (PSLO
Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2, PSLO 3, PSLO 4) Measured by: reading-based
discussions; case studies; exams; and labs.
4. Analyze the interrelatedness of health care concepts to make clinical
judgements for optimum patient care outcomes. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1;
PSLO 2, PSLO 3) Measured by: reading-based discussions; case studies;
exams; and labs.
Program Student Learning Outcomes able to:
PSLO Alpha: Reading Skills 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
Textbooks Required:
Ackley, B. & Ladwig, G. (2017). Nursing diagnosis handbook: An evidencebased
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.
Lilley, L., Collins, S. & Snyder, J. (2017). Pharmacology and the nursing process
(8th ed.). St. Louis, Mo. Elsevier
Lippincott NCLEX-RN PassPoint Powered by PrepU: Study software for NCLEXRN
?
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.
Townsend, M & Morgan, K. (2017). Essentials of psychiatric mental health
nursing (7th ed.).Philadelphia, PA. F.A. Davis Company
Zerwehk, J. & Garneau, A. (2018). Nursing today: Transitions and Trends (9th
ed). St. Louis, MO: Saunders
Recommended:
Nugent, P. & Vitale, B. (2016). Test success: Test-taking techniques (7th ed.).
Philiadelphia: F. A. Davis.
Weber, J., and Kelly, J. (2018). Health assessment in nursing (6th ed).
Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Williams.
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Week 1 (August 28, 2019): Syllabus, Nursing Professional
Week 2 (September 3, 2019): Evidenced Based Practice
Week 3 (September 10, 2019): Ethics & Legal Precepts 1
Week 4 (September 17, 2019): Ethics & Legal Precepts 2
Week 5 (September 24, 2019): See RNSG 2539
Week 6 (October 1, 2019): MidTerm Exam
Week 7 (October 8, 2019): Leadership & Management
Week 8 (October 15, 2019): Health Policy
Week 9 (October 22, 2019): Quality Improvement
Week 10 (October 29, 2019): Patient Centered Care
Week 11 (November 5 & 6, 2019): Professionalism
Week 12 (November 12, 2019): Clinical Judgment
Week 13 (November 19, 2019): Teamwork & Collaboration
Week 14 (November 26, 2019): NCLEX Review course (tentative date)
Week 15 (December 3 & 4, 2019): Poster presentation
Week 16 (December 9, 2019): Final Exam
Major Assignments
Schedule
MidTerm Exam Tuesday 10/1/2019
Final Exam Monday 12/09/2019
Final Exam Date December 9, 2019 - 8:00 AM
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. 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
students 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:
Activities (Poster presentations: counts as two grades, Case studies, Quizzes,
Discussion boards, Other assignments) 15%
MidTerm Exam 40%
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 Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by
special instructor permission.
No meals are allowed in the classroom without special 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.
Students should turn their phones to vibrate before they enter the classroom.
No cell phones should be visible during class without faculty permission.
Use of tobacco products is prohibited on all LSC-PA properties at any time.
Additional classroom policies include:
Students and faculty of the Lamar State College-Port Arthur Upward Mobility
Nursing Program are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom
environment that is conducive to learning. To assure that faculty have the
opportunity to teach and students have the opportunity to benefit from time
spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor, students are
prohibited from engaging in distracting classroom behavior.
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 or
labs:
inappropriate and/or disruptive use of cell phones or other electronics;
talking or sleeping while the instructor is giving instructions or during class
discussions/presentations;
or displaying a rude or negative attitude/behavior to the instructor or other
students;
disruptive behaviors in the classroom, skills/simulation lab, computer lab,
testing environment, or clinical setting;
counseling for repetitive tardiness.
The following expectations apply to all courses:
Promptness is expected. Students should be on time for all classes and return
from breaks promptly.
Students are expected to come to didactic, lab, and clinical experiences
prepared and present as sincere, adult learners.
Phone calls and/or text messages will be returned only during scheduled
breaks.
Cell phones must be on vibrate in the classroom and off and out of reach
during testing and test reviews. In the event of an emergency, family can
contact students through the AH Secretary, Upward Mobility Program
Coordinator, or Department Chair.
On-campus computers will only be used for classroom work.
All information shared by other students and instructors will remain
confidential and should not be shared with others outside of the classroom or
lab environment.
Students should not engage in ?side-bar? discussions during classroom,
clinical, and lab.
Comments should be directed to the faculty in charge of the classroom,
clinical, or lab time.
All students are expected to actively participate in all discussions, activities,
and exercises.
Students are expected to be open to new ideas and experiences and to step
outside of their comfort zone.
A positive attitude is expected and comments should give supportive
feedback.
The classroom, clinical, and lab environment is a judgment-free zone.
Students are responsible for their actions and are responsible for learning as
much as possible from the experiences provided.
Students are encouraged to seek assistance from peers and faculty when
needed to be successful.
Student support of each other in the learning environment is encouraged and
expected. Supportive relationships with each other will allow a more positive
learning environment to enable all to work together as a team and develop
professionally.
Students are also expected to follow the guidelines and policies in the LSC-PA
Upward Mobility Nursing Student Handbook.
If a student is unable to maintain these expectations or stated program
requirements, dismissal from the program may occur
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 students 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 students 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 students 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 simulation/skills 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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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Other 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:
Utilize a systematic process to analyze selected health care concepts to
manage care for diverse patients across the lifespan. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 2,
PSLO 3) Measured by: reading-based discussions; exams based on readings;
quizzes; case studies; lab performance
Describe the interrelatedness among health care concepts to assist in
developing clinical judgement. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 2, PSLO 3) Measured by:
reading-based discussions; exams based on readings; quizzes; case studies;
lab performance
Describe the attributes and roles of the professional nurse including
leadership, management and principles of delegation. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1,
PSLO 2, PSLO 3, PSLO 4) Measured by: reading-based discussions; exams
based on readings; quizzes; case studies; lab performance
Apply a systematic problem solving process for the development of clinical
judgement. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1, PSLO 2, PSLO 3) Measured by: reading-based
discussions; exams based on readings; lab performance
Discuss the legal-ethical parameters for professional nursing practice
including the Nursing Practice Act and the American Nurses Association (ANA)
Code of Ethics as related to selected exemplars. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1, PSLO 2,
PSLO 4) Measured by: reading-based discussions; exams based on readings;
quizzes; case studies; lab performance
Utilize professional communication techniques in providing patient-centered
care and collaborating with members of the health care team. (PSLO Alpha;
PSLO 2, PSLO 4) Measured by: reading-based discussions; exams based on
readings; lab performance
Identify health promotion needs for diverse patients across the life-span.
(PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1, PSLO 2, PSLO 4) Measured by: reading-based
discussions; exams based on readings; quizzes; case studies; lab performance
Statement of Workplace Competencies:
Lamar State College Port Arthur is determined to prepare you with the
knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today?s dynamic work
environment. The new Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) graduate is
prepared as a safe, beginning nurse generalist. Therefore upon completion of
the program the ADN graduate will as a:
Member of the Profession
Function within the nurse?s legal scope of nursing practice.
Participate in activities that promote the development of the professional
nurse.
Demonstrate responsibility for continued competence in professional nursing
practice.
Develop insight into practice through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and
lifelong learning.
Provider of Patient-Centered Care
Use clinical reasoning and evidence based practice as a basis for clinical
decision making in nursing practice.
Demonstrate clinical decision making by integrating critical thinking and the
nursing process.
Determine physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of
culturally ethnic and socially diverse patients and their families.
Implement the plan of care for patients and their families with consideration
for disease prevention, wellness, and promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Patient Safety Advocate
Implement measures to promote quality and a safe environment for patients,
self, and others.
Obtain instruction, supervision, or training as needed when implementing
nursing procedures, practices.
Member of the Health Care Team
Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team, client, and families to
manage care.
Establish and maintain trusting, interpersonal relationships with clients
families, significant others across the life span, and interdisciplinary team
members, incorporating caring behaviors
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. These policies will be strictly enforced.
Additional policies for this course are listed below:
Academic dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Plagiarism, cheating,
and other forms of scholastic dishonesty are prohibited and are grounds for
disciplinary action according to the LSC-PA Student Handbook. Anyone who
copies more than six consecutive words from a source and does not
document the source has committed plagiarism. Students guilty of academic
misconduct either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance,
are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition to other
possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular
LSC-PA procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the
authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign
an ?F? in the course.
Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players,
and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations or upon review
of exams unless the Disability Services Coordinator has determined that such
a device is a reasonable accommodation for a disability. Under any other
circumstances, the use of an electronic device during an examination shall be
considered academic dishonesty, and will result in appropriate sanctions as
outlined in the Course Syllabus, in the Faculty Handbook (Section IX-1) and in
the Student Handbook (?Academic Dishonesty?).
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING CHAPTER 213 PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
RULE 213.27 Good Professional Character:
(a) Good professional character is the integrated pattern of personal,
academic and occupational behaviors which, in the judgment of the Board,
indicates that an individual is able to consistently conform his or her conduct
to the requirements of the Nursing Practice Act, the Board's rules and
regulations, and generally accepted standards of nursing practice including,
but not limited to, behaviors indicating honesty, accountability,
trustworthiness, reliability, and integrity.
Writing Guidelines
The APA Publication Manual is the guide used in the Allied Health Department
and in the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. It is expected that all writing
will be completed using the style and format described in the APA Publication
Manual, 6th edition.
Below are resources for scholarly writing in APA style and how to cite sources
properly.
? Harvard Graduate School of Education at
http://gseacademic.harvard.edu/~instruct/articulate/APA/player.html
? The Ohio State University: How do I cite resources at
http://library.osu.edu/sites/guides/apagd.php
? Purdue Online Writing Lab at
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/.
Save copies of all of your work! Create a folder on your computer that is
specifically for this course. As you create a new Word document for each
assignment, rename it with your name as part of the assignment name, save
it in your course folder, and then submit it by the due date.
Minimum APA Requirements for the Upward Mobility Program
The following list includes the minimum acceptable standards for formal
writing assignments.
? title page
? page numbers
? at least one level of headings to help organize the submission
? one inch margins
? appropriate font
? in-text citations and reference list
Available Support Services:
LSC-PA ADSN Student Handbook
Gates Memorial Library located at 317 Stillwell.
Open computer Lab-Gates Memorial Library
Student Success Center: located at 1500 Procter St, 409-984-6248
Information Technology Services: IT Help Desk, 409-984-6150,
helpdesk@lamarpa.edu
Disability Services Coordinator: Laurie Marcantel, 409-984-6241,
marcantella@lamarpa.edu
Campus Bookstore (Barnes & Noble), 409-984-6388
Any campus contact information not found above is available on the Online
Department Directory
NSNA Website: http://www.nsna.org/
Texas Board of Nursing Website: http://www.bon.state.tx.us/ School Code:
US27410200
National Council of State Boards of Nursing: http://www.ncsbn.org/
NCSBN Learning Extension: http://www.learningext.com/
NCLEX-RN? Detailed Test Plan: https://www.ncsbn.org/testplans.htm
Pearson VUE - NCLEX-RN? testing company: http://www.pearsonvue.com/
Evolve Website (HESI) School Code : 195025, Web Site:
https://evolve.elsevier.com/
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.