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Fall 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: VNSG-1231 (Section: 1, CRN: 91455) Pharmacology |
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| Instructor | Eursula Davis | ||||||||
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| Phone | (409) 984-6364 | ||||||||
| Office | Allied Health - Room: 123 | ||||||||
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| Additional Contact Information | Allied Health Secretary, Donna Wolfe (409) 984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872 | ||||||||
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| Description | Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. | ||||||||
| 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.
Ford, Susan M. (2022) Roach’s Introductory Clinical Pharmacology w/ access (12th ed.) Lippincott: ISBN: 9781975163730 Ford, Susan M. (2022) Roach’s Introductory Clinical Pharmacology (12th ed.) Study Guide Lippincott: ISBN: 9781975163761 Zerwech, JoAnn (2021) Mosby’s Pharmacology Memory Notecards: Visual, Pneumonic and Memory Aids for Nurses (6th ed.) Elsevier ISBN: 9780323661911 (Not Required) Ford, Susan M. (2022) Roach’s Introductory Clinical Pharmacology w/ access (12th ed.) EBOOK Lippincott: ISBN: 9781975163754 Note: These books are part of the Barnes and Noble First Day Course Material |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
Lippincott Coursepoint Learning Resource ISBN: 9781975186883 |
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, VNSG 1231 Pharmacology 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. Identify properties, effects, and principles of pharmacotherapeutic agents; and list common nursing interventions associated with the various pharmacotherapeutic agents. (PSLO 3) 2. Explain the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in administering pharmacological agents. (PSLO 1) 3. Identify contraindicated medications or treatments. (PSLO 2; PSLO 3) 4. Describe therapeutic and nontherapeutic reactions to medications. (PSLO 2; PSLO 3) 5. Withhold medications to minimize potential complications (e.g., adverse reactions, toxicity, electrolyte imbalances,etc.). (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) 6. Relate therapeutic blood levels to effectiveness of treatment. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2) 7. Assist in evaluating extent to which drug therapy meets patient’s needs. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) 8. Assist in evaluation and control of side effects of medications. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) 9. Collect data related to the patient’s need for medications prescribed PRN (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) 10. Monitor for interactions between drugs, food, and fluids administered to the patient. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) 11. Review appropriate use of non-prescription/OTC medications. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) |
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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. Function within the scope of practice for a Vocational Nurse. PSLO 2. Demonstrates safe, direct patient care with individuals who have predictable healthcare needs. PSLO 3. Exhibits professional nursing behaviors. PSLO 4. Cooperates with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide evidence-based care. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
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| Final Exam Date | December 13, 2023 - 12:0 PM Through December 13, 2023 - 3:0 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 60-74 = D Below 60 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
The following method will be used to determine each student’s grade in the course: Exam I 15 % Exam II 15 % Exam III 15 % Final Exam 15 % Assignments/Projects 40 % Final Course Average Grade =100% A minimum average of 75% in VNSG 1231 independent of all other requirements is necessary to pass the course. No grades will be rounded until the final course average; this includes weighted exam average. |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
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| Attendance Policy |
harmacology VNSG 1231 may consist of online & in class lectures, labs, and assignments. Schedules may be changed at the discretion of the Faculty and Vocational Nursing Coordinator. Research has shown a cause-and-effect relationship between attendance and college success. All attendance policies are in effect regardless of whether conducted online or in the classroom setting. Policies for this course are described below: 1. Because poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment, attendance at all scheduled online class sessions is expected. 2. A student who is absent from course activities for more than three (3) days without notification to faculty may be dropped from the program by the Program Director. Students on campus but not in class are considered absent. Students who do not attend scheduled live virtual activities will be counted absent. 3. Late arrival to class is disruptive. Students who consistently arrive after the beginning of the class (2 or more times) will be counseled and a plan of corrective action determined. Class will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Students who arrive fifteen (15) minutes after the beginning of class should not enter the classroom and should wait until break to enter. A student who is tardy three (3) times in one class will receive the result of a 5-point deduction from the next exam grade. 4. It is the student’s responsibility to notify all Level 1 instructors of any absence or delay from scheduled activities PRIOR TO scheduled class sessions. 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. 5. In addition to notifying an instructor, students must submit a Student Excuse Form, upon the first day of return, each time the student is absent, delayed from attending or departs early from class, clinical or lab. Failure to complete the Student Excuse Form will result in a declaration of a ‘No Call, No Show’ for the number of days absent and may result in the student being dismissed from the program. 7. Class is scheduled to begin at Noon on Wednesdays unless otherwise stated. The Program Director or Department Chair has the right to initiate the administrative withdrawal of any student whose attendance, conduct, scholastic abilities, attitude or lack of aptitude for vocational nursing makes it inadvisable for that student to continue in the program. |
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| Additional Information |
EXAS 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.
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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 diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 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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