Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: VNSG-1463 (Section: 11, CRN: 90384) Clinical-Licensed Practical-Vocational Nurse Training |
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Instructor | Andrea Reyes | ||||||||
reyesam1@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
Phone | (409) 984-6382 | ||||||||
Office | Allied Health - Room: 111 | ||||||||
Office Hours | M-T 2-3 PM W 8-11 AM & 12-3 PM | ||||||||
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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 the clinical professional | ||||||||
Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
Williams, Linda, Hopper, Paula, (2019) Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (6th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN # 9780803668980 Hopper, Paula, Williams, Linda, (2019)Study Guide for Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (6th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #978080366900 Burton, M., Smith, D. Ludwig, L. (2019). Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN # 9780803669062 Burton, M., Smith, D. Ludwig, L. (2019). Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9780803669079 Linnard-Palmer, Luanne. Coats, Gloria, (2021). Safe Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Care (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. DavisISBN #9780803624948 Linnard-Palmer, Luanne. Coats, Gloria, (2021). Study Guide for Safe Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Care (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. DavisISBN #9780803624955 Doenges, Marilyn E., Moorhouse, Mary Frances, Murr, Alice C., (2019).Nurse’s Pocket Guide-Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, and Rationales (15th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9780803676442 Van Leeuwen, Anne M., Bladh, Mickey Lynn, (2019). Comprehensive Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests (8thed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Vallerand, April Hazard, Sanoski, Cynthia A., (2019). Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses (16th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Cuellar, Tina, (2018) HESI Comprehensive review for the NCLEX-PN Exam (5th ed.). St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier Online HESI Case Studies:Complete PN Collection (1 Year Version)
Swiftriver Online- The invitation code for Fall 2022 Level 3: AC8D9EB7 NCLEX® PN Pass Point:Please note: No other NCLEX® PN Review will be accepted. You must use the NCLEX® PN Pass Point access code provided to you for this class. Pass Point access code for this: VNSG 1463 class: 4ACEA20A VNSG 2410 class: 3190C8A1 VNSG 1230 class: F654CC19 Davis Edge Class Code C028987679 (this product must be purchased) Please Note!Any Computer program must be accessed using your Lamar email unless otherwise instructed. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the proper courses for PassPoint, Evolve HESI, and SwiftRiver. Instructors will not accept grade submissions turned in from a previous course. |
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Additional Materials/Resources | None | ||||||||
Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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Learning Outcomes |
Reading: Demonstrates the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials. Writing: Produces clear, correct, and coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience. Speaking: Communicates orally in clear, coherent, and persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience. Listening: Demonstrates the ability to analyze and interpret various forms of spoken language. Critical Thinking 1: Applies qualitative and/or quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter. Critical Thinking 2: Demonstrates the ability to evaluate arguments and construct alternative strategies. Computer Literacy 1: Uses computer-based technology to communicate, solve problems, and acquire information. Computer Literacy 2: Demonstrates an understanding of the limits, problems, and possibilities associated with the use of technology. Intercultural Competence 1: Demonstrates awareness of similarities and differences between cultural groups. Intercultural Competence 2:Demonstrates the ability to recognize global interconnectedness. Intercultural Competence 3: Demonstrates a general knowledge of cultural evolution. |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of the Vocational Nursing Program graduates will, under the supervision of a professional licensed nurse and/or licensed physician, function in non-complex settings and should be able to: PSLO: Reading Skills – Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading materials. PSLO 1. Functions within the Scope of Practice for a Vocational Nurse. PSLO 2. Demonstrates safe, direct patient care with individuals who have predictable health care needs. PSLO 3. Exhibits professional nursing behaviors. PSLO 4. Cooperates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide evidence-based care. |
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Lecture Topics Outline |
VNSG 1463 Clinical – Thursday- Friday Clinical Orientation Friday 9/16/22 Week 1 – Thurs-Friday 9/22-23 Week 2 – Thurs-Friday 9/29-30 Week 3 – Thurs-Friday 10/6-8 Week 4 – Thurs-Friday 10/13-14 Week 5 – Thurs-Friday 10/20-21 Week 6 – Thurs-Friday 10/27-28 Week 7 – Thurs-Friday 11/3-4 Week 8 – Thurs-Friday 11/10-11 Assignments due according to clinical master schedule and instructor assigned schedule. Mid-Term and Final Clinical Evaluations by appointment Schedule subject to change at the discretion of the Program Coordinator |
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Medication Competency (Average) Computer/Virtual Assignments Medical-Surgical Case Study OB Case Study L&D Objectives Newborn objectives Post-Partum Objectives Mental Health Analysis Resume/Professional Attire Clinical Portfolio Objectives Not Met in Previous Level If the student is repeating level 3, they must do all level 3 objectives again. Please attach the objectives graded from previous semester for instructor review. |
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Final Exam Date | December 5, 2022 - 12:00 PM | ||||||||
Grading Scale | 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 60-74 = D Below 60 = F | ||||||||
Determination of Final Grade |
The grade for the clinical course consists of two components: (1) Written work/computer assignments 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 74.5% or greater on written work and an “S” on clinical performance and required lab assignments to pass the course. Rubrics will be utilized by the instructor for grading assignments, case studies, and objectives. All clinical work is required to be turned in on the due date. Late assignment submissions will incur a late point penalty. It is the student’s responsibility to review late policies for each 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 each individual course syllabus for any variations from the late penalty deductions.
Students with an unsatisfactory for clinical performance will receive a grade of “F” for the course regardless of the numerical grade on the written work. The student must pass a written medication administration competency evaluation with a minimum score of 90. The student will have three opportunities to achieve a minimum score of 90. Students who do not achieve a minimum score of 90 on the third medication administration evaluation may not be allowed to continue in course, VNSG 1463, and may be unable to complete required clinical objectives. Therefore, the student may be unable to successfully pass the course. The students’ Medication Administration Exam grade for VNSG 1463 will be averaged by the number of attempts taken to pass the test. i.e.: 1, 2 or 3 Clinical evaluations are completed twice each semester. Evaluations will include student's ability to apply theory in practice, demonstrate competent patient care, and maintain a professional demeanor at all times when in the clinical area. Evaluations are done by the clinical instructor with input from staff at affiliating agency, patients and others as appropriate. Students will sign the evaluation. Their signature attests to the fact that the evaluation conference occurred. It does not signify agreement with the evaluation. Students are given an opportunity to comment in writing on the evaluation. A student's unsatisfactory mid-semester clinical evaluation while in the program permits continuation in the program with continued emphasis on upgrading deficiencies. The student's unsatisfactory clinical evaluation at the end of the semester results in a clinical course grade of "U" and prohibits further continuation in the program. Students who fail a nursing course may repeat it once. Students must receive a satisfactory (S) in clinical and achieve a 75-course grade in the mandatory co-requisite course to progress in the program. Students who fail VNSG 2410 Nursing in Health and Illness III and/or VNSG 1230 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing and repeat the Course(s) may also be required to repeat the clinical co-requisite course. All courses listed in a given semester of the program must be completed prior to progressing to the next semester. Each didactic and co-requisite clinical course, as listed for each semester, is a prerequisite for the nursing courses listed in the subsequent semester(s), and must be satisfactorily completed prior to graduating from the nursing program. Students are required to complete written objectives prior to reporting to newborn, post-partum and labor & delivery. Failure to do so will result in a zero “0” and the student being sent home and counted as clinically absent. This may result in a failure in VNSG 1463. Case Study packet and Objectives for specialty areas may be found in the Level III clinical notebook. Case studies and written assignments are to be turned in as determined by instructor. Assignments will be given to and graded by the instructor to whom the student is assigned on due date. Requirements for Level III clinical are: One (1) Medical-Surgical case study, One (1) Post-Partum/OB Case Study, Labor & Delivery, Post-Partum, Newborn and Mental Health Analysis, and Pass Point/HESI/Swift River and/or Computer assignments. Other assignments include but are not limited to: Professional/Resume/Attire Day, clinical portfolio, virtual clinical assignments, and medication competency. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the proper courses for Pass Point, Evolve HESI, and Swift River. Instructors will not give credit for submissions turned in from a previous course. Case Study/Objectives Grading criteria: Rubrics will be utilized by the instructor for grading the case studies and objectives. Any section of the case study rubric that the student receives a ‘0’ (zero) in must be corrected for the student to receive the assigned grade. Corrections must be completed within one week of receiving the case study from the instructor. If the case study is not returned in one week with corrections, a ‘0’ (zero) will be given for the case study. If a student scores less than 75 on a case study, the student must meet with the faculty to determine strategies to improve performance on subsequent case studies. The course grade is determined as follows:
Students must have a 75 average and a satisfactory rating on the clinical evaluation tool to pass the course. |
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Course Policies | |||||||||
Instructor Policies |
Students attending classroom, lab or clinical sessions virtually should exhibit appropriate etiquette to include at a minimum: Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life; Respect faculty and peers time by being on time to scheduled exams, sessions and activities; and Present yourself in a professional manner. 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 decrease 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. (See Determination of Final Grade section listed above) |
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Attendance Policy |
Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Policies for this course are described below:
#1. Scheduled Clinical Make Up Day Thursday 12/1/22 #2. Care Plan, HESI Case Studies (to be assigned), 265-Item Pass Point Quiz, Swift River Online Assignment #3. Care Plan, Nursing Journal and Elderly Objectives (rubric in Level 1 Clinical Notebook) three (3) 50 item Pass Point quizzes #4. Student will meet with the LSCPA Vocational Nursing Standards Committee to determine a plan of action Students who arrive greater than 15 minutes after assigned clinical time will be given a verbal warning and may not be allowed to remain. Students who arrive after assigned clinical time on two (2) occasions will receive a written counseling note and will not be allowed to remain. If the student is sent home s/he will be counted absent from clinical and must complete the make-up assignment.
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Institutional Policies | |||||||||
MyLSCPA | Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA. | ||||||||
Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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. | ||||||||
COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
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. Use of electronic devices is prohibited. | ||||||||
HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect | As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual. | ||||||||
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct | LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website. | ||||||||
Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website. |
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern | 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. | ||||||||
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