| Instructor Information |
| Instructor |
Deborah Lawson |
| Email |
lawsondg@lamarpa.edu |
| Phone |
(409) 984-6360 |
| Office |
Allied Health - Room: 128 |
| Office Hours |
See Below
Office Hours: As posted and by appointment
Building: Allied Health
Room #: Lawson-AH 118, Reyes – AH 123, Carrion – AH 107 IV, Smith—AH 107 II |
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| Additional Contact Information |
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| Course Information |
| Description |
Introduction to health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions.
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| 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.
Linnard-Palmer, Luanne. Coats, Gloria, (2021). Safe Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Care (2nd ed.).
Philadelphia: F. A. Davis ISBN # 9780803697348
Linnard-Palmer, Luanne. Coats, Gloria, (2021). Study Guide for Safe Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Care (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis ISBN #9780803697362
Williams, Linda, Hopper, Paula, (2023) Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (7th ed.) Philadelphia:
F.A. Davis ISBN # 978-1-7196-4458-7
Williams, Linda, Hopper, Paula, (2023). Study Guide for) Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (7th ed.) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN # 978-1-7196-4459-4
Burton, M., Smith, D. Ludwig, L. (2023). Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9781719644563
Burton, M., Smith, D. Ludwig, L. (2023). Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN # 978-1-7196-4455-6
Zerwekh, Jo Ann (2022) Study Guide for the NCLEX-PNEXAM ((9th ed.) Elsevier ISBN #9780323760027
Doenges, Marilyn E., Moorhouse, Mary Frances, Murr, Alice C., (2022). Nurse's Pocket Guide-Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, and Rationales (16th ed.). Philadelphia:
F.A. Davis ISBN #978-1-7196-4307-8
Van Leeuwen, Anne M., Bladh, Mickey Lynn, (2021). Comprehensive Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests (9th.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN#9781719640589
Vallerand, April Hazard, Sanoski, Cynthia A., (2022). Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (18th ed.).
Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN# 9781719646406
Myers, Ehren (2020) LPN Notes: Nurse's Clinical Pocket Guide (5th ed). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis
ISBN# 9780803699748
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary 21st ed (2021) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN# 9781719642859
Davis Edge/Advantage: VNSG 1409 Spring 2024: 58081101258584DLW9T
Online HESI Case Studies: 22 Aug Admit: Complete PN Collection (1-year Version)
Course ID: 10373_jgott12_1003
Swiftriver/ATI Online-Purchase information to follow
NCLEX® PN Pass Point:7D780A6D
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.
Mastery of 6 for all students will be required in Pass point.
Please Note! Any Computer program must be accessed using your Lamar email unless otherwise instructed. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they are enrolled in the proper courses for Pass Point, Davis Edge, Evolve Hesi, and Swift River. Instructors will not allow submissions to be turned in from a previous course. |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
None.
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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VNSG-1204 Foundations of Nursing
VNSG-1227 Essentials of Med Administration
VNSG-1231 Pharmacology
VNSG-1261 Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
VNSG-1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I
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Co Requisite
VNSG 1462 Clinical
Students must have a minimum grade of C or better in every course that applies to the Vocational Nursing Certificate plan to graduate. |
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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 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 |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1: VNSG 1409 Syllabus/Objectives Review, Med Administration Lecture, Dosage Calculation Review, Med Administration Practice, Med Administration Check Off
Week 2: Exam Soft practice test, IV/IVPB/Phlebotomy Lecture, IV/IVPB Practice, IV/IVPB Checkoff. Meeting with transfer/returning students, Math test #1.
Pass Point-Basic Care, The Nursing Process, Meds and IV, and Basic Assess, Mastery Level of 6 Due by 11:30 pm on 01/28/24.
Week 3: Injection Lecture. Math Test #2. Injection Practice. Injection Check off.
Week 4: Adult Musculoskeletal, 1409 Exam #1, Math test #3 (paper).: Passpoint Assignment: Musculoskeletal, Adult Cancer/PainMastery Level of 6 Due by 11:30 pm on 02/11/24
Week 5: Adult GI & Bowel. Clinical/Sim orientation, skill makeup lab. Clinical facility Orientation.
Week 6: Gallbladder, Liver, Pancreas lecture. Exam review. Clinical Week 1.
Week 7: 1409 Exam II. Clinical Week 2.
Passpoint Assignment: GI, Cancer, Basic Psychosocial needs, Mastery 6 Due by 11:30 pm on 02/25/24
Week 8: 1409 Adult diabetes
Week 9: SPRING BREAK
Week 10: Adult endocrine, Clinical Week 4
Week 11: Endorcrine/DM activitites. Clinical Week 5
Week 12: Surgery pre/post op. Clinical Week 6
Week 13: 1409 Exam III. Fluid and Electrolytes Clinical Week 7 (Virtual Assignment)
Passpoint Assignment: Endocrine Mastery 6 Due by 11:30 pm on 04/07/24
Week 14: Fluid and Electrolytes cont. Skin Disorders and Burns Clinical Week 8 (final clinical week).
Passpoint Assignment: Immunity/Hematology, Integumentary, Mastery 6 Due by 11:30 pm on 04/28/24.
Week 15: Infection and Immunity.1409 Exam IV
Week 16: 1409 Final Exam. Final Clinical Evaluations.
Week 17: End of semester wrap up
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Date: 02/08/24 1409 Exam I Exam Time: 1200
Date: 02/26/24 1409 Exam II Exam Time: 0800
Date: 04/08/24 1409 Exam III Exam Time: 0800
Date: 04/29/24 1409 Exam IV Exam Time: 0800
Date:05/03/24 1409 Final Exam Time: 1200
Computer assignments are due on an ongoing basis as scheduled. |
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| Final Exam Date |
May 3, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Through May 3, 2023 - 3:00 PM
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| Grading Scale |
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90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 60-74 = D Below 60 = F |
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Determination of
Final Grade |
The grade is determined as follows:
Exam I 15% Grade
Exam II 15% Grade
Exam III 15% Grade
Exam IV 15% Grade
Professionalism/
Attendance/Assignments 10% Grade
70% Grade
Final Exam 30% Grade
100% Grade
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An average of 75% or greater is necessary to pass the course.
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| Course Policies |
| Instructor Policies |
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| Attendance Policy |
See Addendum
See Addendum
See Addendum |
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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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| HB 2504 |
This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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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| Department Information |
| Allied Health |
| Chair: | Shirley MacNeill |
| Email: | macneisb@lamarpa.edu |
| Phone: | (409) 984-6365 |
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