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Spring 2023 Course Syllabus
Course: VNSG-1261 (Section: 11, CRN: 10126) Clinical - Licensed Practical-Vocational Nurse Training |
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| Instructor | Eursula Davis | ||||||||
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| Phone | (409) 984-6364 | ||||||||
| Office | Allied Health - Room: 123 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | M, T 1-3:30 pm by appointment only; W-R 3-4 pm, F 2-3 pm | ||||||||
| Additional Contact Information | Allied Health Secretary, Donna Wolfe (409) 984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872 | ||||||||
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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.
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| Additional Materials/Resources | Skills Lab Kit | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| Learning Outcomes |
In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, VNSG 1261 Clinical 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. Demonstrate the role of the beginning vocational nurse. ( PSLO 1) Measured by: reading and application of nurse practice act; clinical simulations and rotation evaluations 2. Perform nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient. (PSLO 1: PSLO 2) Measured by: clinical simulation activities and clinical rotations 3. Participate in the communication process with clients, staff, and instructors. (PSLO 3: PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical simulation/lab activities, clinical rotations 4. Record information legibly, using appropriate terminology and spelling with assistance. (PSLO 1) Measured by: application of module exercises for medical terminology, documentation practice labs and clinical assignments 5. Respect the client’s right to privacy by protecting confidential information unless obligated or allowed by law to disclose the information. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: clinical evaluation; case scenario discussions; exams 6. Accept responsibility for personal/professional development.(PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: discussion of reading assignments and research of current nursing literature on evidence-based practices 7. Implement nursing care according to the care plan.(PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: classroom, lab and clinical exercises on implementation of care plans based on readings and discussions 8. Evaluate the client’s responses to nursing interventions.(PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: Measured by: lab, clinical activities involving plan of care 9. State the rationale and the effects of medications and treatments. (PSLO 3) Measured by: clinical assignments based on readings and discussions 10. Accurately and completely report and document: a. Client’s status including signs, symptoms, and responses b. Nursing care rendered c. Administration of treatments d. Client’s response to medications and treatments e. Contacts with other health care team members concerning significant events regarding client’s status (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical assignments; safe and ethical patient and healthcare team interactions in clinical 11. Implement measures to promote a safe environment for clients and others.(PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: use of standards of safe and effective care in interactions with patients, their families and healthcare team 12. Promote and participate in client education and counseling based on health needs. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2) Measured by: exams based on readings; observations of the implementation of plan of care in clinical setting 13. Obtain instruction and supervision as necessary when implementing nursing procedures or practices. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: evaluation tool criteria in clinical setting of nursing care and skill implementation 14. Notify the appropriate individual(s) when leaving a nursing assignment. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: observations in clinical setting of safe and effective student interactions with healthcare team 15. Maintain professional boundaries of the nurse-client relationship. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: observations of implementation of nursing standard of care and professionalism with clients during clinical rotations 16. Provide without discrimination, nursing services regardless of age, disability, economic status, gender, national origin, race, religion, or health problems of the client served. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2) Measured by: clinical observations of provision of care to all clients served while adhering to nursing standard of care 17. Implement measures to prevent exposure to infectious pathogens and communicable conditions. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: clinical observations of the use of standard precautions during the provision of patient care 18. Conform to the uniform policies outlined in the Vocational Nursing Program Handbook.(PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: adherence to policies set forth in handbook regarding dress; behaviors and attitudes of VN students, |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
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 |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Med-Surg. Case Study I TBD by clinical instructor Wound Care objectives TBD by clinical instructor Physical Therapy Objectives TBD by clinical instructor Teaching Project TBD by clinical instructor Computer Assignment TBD by clinical instructor Swift River Assignment TBD by clinical instructor Portfolio TBD by clinical instructor ** Elderly Objectives / computer assignments, additional objectives (or any other assignment deemed necessary by the VN staff and/or director |
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| Final Exam Date | May 1, 2023 - 8:00 AM Through May 1, 2023 - 11:00 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 75 - 79 = C 60 - 74 = D Below 59 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
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| Attendance Policy |
This is the clinical component of your Fundamentals of Nursing course and is an important factor to enhance your didactic learning. 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: 1. Because poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment, attendance at all scheduled clinicals is expected. 2. A student who is absent from clinicals for more than three (3) days may be dropped from the program by the Program director. A student who is absent from clinical without notification to faculty, may be withdrawn from the program by the program director. 3. It is the student’s responsibility to notify their clinical instructor PRIOR TO any absence from clinical. Each clinical instructor will provide a cell phone number to their clinical students; the student can call and leave a message, if the instructor does not answer. 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. Assignments for absence will be posted in Blackboard with instructions: a. 1st Care Plan, Keith RN, Swift River, HESI Case Study b. 2nd Care Plan, Nursing Journal, Swift River, HESI Case Study c. 3rd Care Plan, Swift River, HESI Case Study, Elderly Care Objectives A doctor’s excuse may be required along with the assignment to return. Note: Make-up work will NOT count towards the student’s Clinical average. 4. Students who arrive after assigned clinical time will be counseled and may not be allowed to remain. If the student is sent home s/he will be counted absent from clinical. 5. Students must be present the entire clinical day, including post/pre-conference to get credit for their attendance. 6. Since clinical is such an important component of the VN Program, students are required to attend 100 percent of the scheduled clinical days in any given semester. Additional written work will be required if the student is absent from clinical. Any student who misses any clinical days in a semester may receive an unsatisfactory (U) in the clinical course and be required to repeat both the didactic and clinical courses. Absence of the required clinical days necessitates the Standards Committee to review the student’s performance in the VN Program. Students who: a. Have a 75 test average in the didactic course b. Have satisfactory written work in the clinical course c. Are up-to-date on skills check-offs in clinical prior to the most recent absence may be allowed to continue in clinical. Students will be required to do additional written work to continue in clinical. Students who do not meet the above criteria may be dismissed for the semester. 6. Any student who is “no call, no show” for clinical demonstrates a lack of accountability and unprofessional conduct. Therefore, s/he may fail clinical that semester and must repeat both the clinical and didactic courses to progress in the program. The only possible exception is if a student is physically unable to call the faculty. 7. Students may be required to attend seminars or workshops to meet clinical objectives. Students will be informed in advance of the requirements. They are expected to attend the entire workshop as scheduled even if it extends past the regularly scheduled clinical time. 8. The clinical instructor keeps an attendance record. Any student who is not sure about his/her status should meet with the instructor by appointment. The program director 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 |
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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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