Introduction to the nursing profession including history, standards of practice, legal and ethical issues, and role of the vocational nurse. Topics include mental health, therapeutic communication, cultural and spiritual diversity, nursing process, and holistic awareness.

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.

 

Online Medical Terminology Course from Des Moines University Free course: https://www.dmu.edu/medterms

 

Burton, M., Smith, (2023). Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A Davis

ISBN # 978-1-7196-4455-6

 

Gorman, L. Anwar, R. (2022) Mental Health Nursing (6th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. ISBN # 978-1-7196-4560-7

In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I 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.   Recognize the uniqueness of the gerontological patient related to physical, mental, and emotional changes associated with the aging process.( PSLO 2) Measured by: exams, discussions based on readings; clinical rotations

 

2.    Describe the psychosocial, growth and development, and physiological needs of patients across the life span.(PSLO 2) Measured by: case discussions and reading assignments; clinical case studies   

 

3.    Identify common, overt, actual and/or potential primary health care needs of the patient.(PSLO 2) Measured by: exams; case studies; care plans

 

4.    Identify the basic interventions to support the patient and family during life stages including death and dying.(PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: exams; clinical simulations; clinical rotation interactions         

 

5.     Identify nursing interventions related to the effects of pharmacological agents on patients.(PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: exams; care plans; case scenarios; class and clinical discussions/interactions; simulations                                                    

 

6.   Demonstrate competency in dosage calculations.(PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: exams; clinical medication identification.

 

7.   Describe the underlying theories of nursing skills using principles of safety and asepsis.(PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: clinical simulations; lab skills check-offs; clinical skills evaluations; discussions based on readings

 

8.   Demonstrate satisfactory performance of nursing skills using evidenced-based principles of safety and asepsis. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: lab skills check-offs; clinical skills evaluations; discussions of most-current practices  

                                            

9.   Develop an understanding of the legal, ethical & professional responsibilities inherent in the role of vocational nurse. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: exams, discussions based on readings of nurse practice act and nurse literature

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.

Week 1:  Syllabus/ Orientation: Review Syllabus & Medical Terminology program expectations,
               Stress & Coping, Health & Wellness, Professional Integrity: Review syllabus and expectations. Become familiar and know expectations for self-                 directed Medical Terminology program.  Review techniques to manage stress and coping, manage health and wellness and development of                        professional integrity

 

Week 2: Critical Thinking & Testing Skills: Review importance of and methods for nursing critical thinking and test taking skills

 

Week 3: Time Management & Leadership Skills: Review your time management skills and how to improve them, and importance of leadership skills.

 

Week 4: On Course workshop, Assignment to be determined

Week 5: Exam I

Week 6: Therapeutic communication Review and be familiar with different types of therapeutic communication in nursing

Week 7: Critical Reasoning & Nursing Process: Review critical reasoning and nursing process.

 

Week 8: Cultural Diversity: Review and be familiar with differences in cultural diversity in nursing

Week 9: Exam II

 

Week 10:Legal & Ethical Issues: Review various legal and ethical issues in nursing

 

Week 11: Foundations of Psych: Review and become familiar with various mental health issues

Week 12: Exam III

Week 14: Thanksgiving Holiday

Week 15: Study, Exam Reviews

Week 16: Final Exam

Exam I                                                                          Grade 18%

Exam II                                                                         Grade 18%

Exam III                                                                        Grade 18%

Medical Terminology Averages                                    Grade 10%

FINAL                                                                           Grade 36%    

I understand that promptness is expected. I will be on time for the beginning of all classes and will return from breaks promptly.

I understand that I am expected to come to theory and lab experiences prepared and present myself as a sincere, adult learner.

I will return phone calls and/or text messages only during scheduled breaks.

I will keep cell phones on vibrate in classroom and off and out of reach during testing and test reviews.  In the event of an emergency, your family should contact you through AH Secretary, VN Coordinator, or Department Chair.

I agree that on-campus computers will only be used for classroom work.

I agree that all information shared by other students and instructors will remain confidential.

I will not repeat or discuss what is shared with anyone.

I agree that I will not engage in ‘side-bar’ discussions.

I agree that I will direct my comments to the front of the room.

I agree to participate in all discussions, activities, and exercises.

I agree to be open to new ideas and experiences.

I agree to take risks and step outside of my comfort zone.

I agree to maintain a positive attitude.

I agree to give supportive feedback and make corrections without belittling anyone.

I agree to suspend judgment and be responsible for my actions.

I agree to be responsible for learning as much as I can from this experience.

I agree to ask for what I need from my instructors.

I agree to get better acquainted with my fellow students so we can all identify ways to support one another, work together as a team and develop professionally.

I agree to follow the guidelines and policies in the LSC-PA Vocational Nursing Student Handbook.

Should I be unable to maintain these expectations or stated program requirements, dismissal from the program may occur.

 

The following behaviors will result in the student being asked to cease the action and/or leave the classroom:

Inappropriate and/or disruptive use of cell phones or other electronics devices in classroom

talking or sleeping while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions/presentations

displaying a rude or negative attitude/behavior to the instructor or other students 

If any of these behaviors result in the student being asked to leave the room, the student will receive a counseling note and may result in a loss of 5 points on the next exam.

Fundamentals of Nursing VNSG 1204 may consist of online & in class lectures, labs, and assignments.  Schedules may be changed at the discretion of the faculty and vocational nursing coordinator. All attendance policies are in effect whether conducted online or in the classroom setting. Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Policies for this course are described below: 

 

       Because poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all

        areas of employment, attendance at all scheduled classes is expected.

 

1.     A student who is absent from course activities for more than three (3) days

        without notification to the 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.

 

2.     Late arrival to class is disruptive. Students who consistently arrive after the

        beginning of the class (3 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 result in a 5-point deduction from the next

        exam grade.  

 

3.    It is the student’s responsibility to notify all Level 1 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.

 

4.     In addition to notifying instructors, students must submit a Student Excuse   

        Form, upon the first day of return, each time the student is absent, delayed

        from attending or must depart 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.

 

5.      Lab jackets are to be worn at all times while in the skills lab.

 

6.      Simulation/Computer Lab Assignments are mandatory.  Failure to attend will result 

         in a Zero for that assignment.

 

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 making it inadvisable for that student to continue in the program.

1.Gates Memorial Library located at 317 Stillwell

2.  Open computer Lab-Gates Memorial Library

3.  Student Success Center building

4.  Evolve Website (HESI) School Code : 195024, Web Site: https://evolve.elsevier.com/

5.  Board of Nursing (BON) School Code: US 27 1 009 00, Web Site: http://www.bon.state.tx.us

6.  Pearson Vue Web Site: http://www.vue.com/

7.  National Council of State Boards of Nursing Web Site: http://ncsbn.org/

8.  National Student Nurse Association (NSNA) http://www.nsna.org/

9.   National Council of State Boards of Nursing Learning Extension www.learningext.com

10.  Lamar State College – Handbook https://www.lamarpa.edu/Lamar/media/Lamar/Files/LSCPA-Student-Handbook-2023-24

11.  Lamar State College 2023-2024 Catalog http://www.lamarpa.edu/Current-Students/College-Catalog

     Lamar State College Port Arthur, textbook locator: http://www.lamarpa.edu/General/Maps/Bookstore