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Fall 2022 Course Syllabus
Course: VNSG-2410 (Section: 1, CRN: 91503) Nursing in Health and Illness III |
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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 W 8-11 & 12-3 | ||||||||
| Additional Contact Information | Donna Wolfe, Allied Health Secretary (409) 984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872 | ||||||||
| Course Information | |||||||||
| Description | Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of medical-surgical health problems of the patient including concepts such as mental illness. Incorporates knowledge necessary to make the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. | ||||||||
| 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.
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| Learning Outcomes |
In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, VNSG 2410 Nursing in Health and Illness III assists the student to develop the particular skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success as a vocational nurse. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO 2) Measured by: reading-based discussions; exams based on readings; clinical case studies 2. Compare and contrast diagnostic evaluation and treatment of the patient with common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO 2) Measured by: reading-based discussions; exams; clinical case studies 3. Incorporate nutrition, drug therapy, and nursing interventions in safely implementing plans of care to meet the needs of the patient experiencing common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: reading-based scenarios; care plan activities; case studies; case studies; clinical simulations 5. Identify mental illness, treatment of common abnormal patterns of behavior, and related nursing interventions. (PSLO 3) Measured by: exams based on readings; class discussions; clinical interactions; case studies. 6. Demonstrate competency in medication administration and dosage calculations. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: medication competency exam; observed medication administration in skills lab and clinical; discussions. 7. Describe the underlying principles of selected nursing skills using principles of safety and asepsis. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: discussions; based on readings; skills checkoffs; clinical simulations; clinical rotation interactions. 8. Demonstrate satisfactory performance of selected nursing skills using evidenced-based principles of safety and asepsis. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: skills checkoffs; clinical simulations; clinical rotation interactions; discussions and clinical application of current practice in nursing based on online and in-class readings. 9. Utilize learned skills and knowledge for transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: standardized and unit exams based on readings and discussions; clinical skills checkoffs in lab and clinical setting; patient, family and healthcare team interactions; clinical observations and evaluations; case studies. 10. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities inherent in the role of the vocational nurse. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: exams over comprehension of nurse practice act, current literature and class discussions; interactions in clinical setting. 11. Identify priorities of care according to the patient’s condition. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: class and clinical case study discussions; prioritization exercises and exam objectives; care plan activities; simulations. |
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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 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 |
Central Line Cardiac BON Personality Schizophrenia Anxiety Mood Renal Jurisprudence TPAPN Dementia Delirium Substance Abuse Violence Neurology Hematology Respiratory Trach |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1:Review 2410 Syllabus/Objectives/Central Line Dressing Change/Central Line Practice/Central Line Checkoff Week 2:Cardiac Lecture/Teaching Projects/BON Paperwork Week 3: 2410 Exam 1/Personality, Schizophrenia/Anxiety and Mood Disorders/Nursing Process Lecture /Teaching Projects/Passpoint Due 09/08 1130pm Week 4: Renal Lecture/Jurisprudence/TPAPN Week 5: Dementia/Delirium/Teaching Projects Week 6: 2410 Exam 2/Teaching Projects/ Passpoint Due 09/25 1130PM Week 7:Substance Abuse & Violence Lecture Week 8:Neurology Lecture 1/ Teaching Project Week 9:Neurology Lecture 2/ Teaching Project Week 10:Hematology Lecture/ Teaching Project Week 11: 2410 Exam 3/TAVNE Virtual Assignments TBA/ Passpoint Due 10/31 1130PM Week 12: Respiratory Lecture 1/ Teaching Projects Week 13:Respiratory Lecture 2/Trach Care/HURST Review Week 14: Professionalism Day Week 15:2410 Exam 4 /Hematology Lecture/ Passpoint Due 12/01 1130PM Week 16: HESI Reach Final Exam/Pinning Ceremony Date: 09/09/22 Exam I Time: 8:00 AM Date: 09/26/22 Exam II Time: 8:00 AM Date: 10/31/22 Exam III Time: 8:00 AM Date: 12/02/22 Exam IV Time: 12:00 PM Date: 12/05/22 Reach Final exam Time: 12:00 PM |
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| Final Exam Date | December 5, 2022 - 12:0 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 74-60 = D 59 or Below = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Purchase of Required Resources by Deadlines Pass/Fail Assign Daily/Computer Work 5% Grade Exam I 13.75% Grade Exam II 13.75% Grade Exam III 13.75% Grade Exam IV 13.75 % Grade = 55 % of Grade REACH conversion score (VNSG 2410 Final) = 40 % of Grade Late assignment submissions will incur a late point penalty. In most courses the late penalty will be a deduction of 5 points if turned in 1 day after the assignment due date. Another 5 points will be deducted if the assignment is turned in 2 days after the assignment due date. If the assignment is turned in 3 days late a 10-point penalty will be deducted. Any assignment submitted after 3 days will be assigned a 0 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 and assignment rubric for any variations from the late penalty deductions. NOTE: This does not include pass/fail computer assignments such as pass point, HESI case study, Swift River etc. Late submission of those assignments will result in an automatic zero unless previous arrangements between student and instructor is made. A minimum average of 75%, independent of all other requirements, is necessary to pass the course. Daily activity grades (example: discussion board post, classroom/computer assignments, etc.) will not be included in grade calculation until 75% average on exams is achieved. No grades will be rounded until the final course average; this includes weighted exam average. |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies | See Addendum | ||||||||
| Attendance Policy |
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| Additional Information | See Addendum | ||||||||
| 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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