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Spring 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: VNSG-1204 (Section: 1, CRN: 10116) Foundations of Nursing |
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| Instructor | Melissa Smith | ||||||||
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| Phone | (409) 984-6339 | ||||||||
| Office | Allied Health - Room: 107 IV | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Office Hours by Appointment | ||||||||
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| Description | Introduction to te 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.
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 Gylys, Wedding (2023). Medical Terminology Systems-A Body System Approach (Updated 8th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. ISBN #978-1719648899 Medical Terminology FA Davis Advantage Class Code: F422202315 |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
Burton, M., Smith, (2023). Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A Davis ISBN #978-1-7196-4456-3 |
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| Learning Outcomes |
In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, VNSG 1204 Foundations of Nursing 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 roles and legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of a vocational nurse as a member of the health care team in a variety of health care settings. (PSLO 1; PSLO 4) Measured by: exams and discussions based on readings; classroom case scenarios 2. Identify characteristics of a therapeutic nurse/client relationship. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: exams; case scenarios on professional boundaries 3. Examine positive mental health practices emphasizing cultural and spiritual diversity. (PSLO 3) Measured by: cultural day activity; discussion 4. Relate the history of nursing to the present day. (PSLO 1) Measured by: exams based on web research, class discussions and readings 5. Recognize the components of the nursing process related to primary nursing interventions. (PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: exams based on readings; care plan activities; discussion of nursing process with each topic Explain Medical Terms related to the Healthcare System. (PSLO 1) Measured by: exams based on med term online module assignments; application of terminology into nursing documentation and patient interactions |
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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 |
Week 1: Syllabus/Orientation, Stress, Coping, Health & Wellness, Professionalism Week 2: Critical Thinking & Test Taking Skills Week 3: Time Management and Leadership Skills Week 4: Exam 1 & Medical Terminology Exam 1 Week 5: Critical Reasoning/Nursing Process Week 6: Medical Terminology Exam 2 & Therapeutic Communication Week 7: Cultural Diversity, Cultural Project Week 8: Exam 2 Week 9: SPRING BREAK Week 10: Medical Terminology Exam 3 Week 11: Foundation of Psych Week 12: Medical Terminology Exam 4 Week 13: Legal/Ethics Week 14: Exam 3 & Medical Terminology Exam 5 Week 15: Student Success Day/HESI Prep Week 16: Finals Prep |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Date: 02/08/24 Med Term Exam I Time: 08:00
Date: 02/08/24 1204 Exam I Time: 09:00
Date: 02/22/24 Med Term Exam II Time: 08:00
Date: 03/07/24 1204 Exam II Time: 08:00
Date: 03/21/24 Med Term Exam III Time: 08:00
Date: 04/04/24 Med Term Exam IV Time: 08:00
Date: 04/18/24 Med Term Exam V Time: 08:00
Date: 04/18/24 1204 Exam III Exam Time: 08:00
Date: 05/07/24 Med Term Final Exam Time: 0800 Date: 05/07/24 1204 Final Exam Time: 0930 |
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| Final Exam Date | May 7, 2024 - 8:0 AM Through May 7, 2024 - 11:0 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 75 - 79 = C 60 - 74 = D Below 60 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Exam I Grade 15% Exam II Grade 15% Exam III Grade 15% Medical Terminology Averages Grade 15% Professionalism Grade 5% FINAL Grade 35% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) is a no smoking campus. Use of tobacco products is prohibited on all LSCPA properties at any time Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, smart watches, and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor. Use of electronic devices during normal class hours distracts other students, disrupts the class, and wastes valuable time. Instructors have an obligation to reduce such disruptions. Students should turn their phones to vibrate before they enter the classroom. No cell phones and/or smart watches allowed during class and/or exams. Additional classroom policies include: Students and faculty of the Lamar State College-Port Arthur Vocational Nursing Program are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. To assure that faculty have the opportunity to teach and students have the opportunity to benefit from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor, students are prohibited from engaging in distracting classroom behavior: 1. I understand that promptness is expected. I will be on time for the beginning of all classes and will return from breaks promptly. 2. I understand that I am expected to come to theory and lab experiences prepared and present myself as a sincere, adult learner. 3 I will return phone calls and/or text messages only during scheduled breaks. 4. 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. 5. I agree that on-campus computers will only be used for classroom work. 6. I agree that all information shared by other students and instructors will remain confidential. 7. I will not repeat or discuss what is shared with anyone. 8. I agree that I will not engage in side-bar discussions. 9. I agree that I will direct my comments to the front of the room. 10. I agree to participate in all discussions, activities, and exercises. 11. I agree to be open to new ideas and experiences. 12. I agree to take risks and step outside of my comfort zone. 13. I agree to maintain a positive attitude. 14. I agree to give supportive feedback and make corrections without belittling anyone. 15. I agree to suspend judgment and be responsible for my actions. 16. I agree to be responsible for learning as much as I can from this experience. 17. I agree to ask for what I need from my instructors. 18. 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. 19. 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 a loss of professionalism points will occur. Depending on the behavior 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:
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| Attendance Policy |
Foundations of Nursing VNSG 1204 and the Medical Terminology component of this course 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: 1 Because poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment, attendance at all scheduled classes is expected. 2. A student who is absent from course activities for more than three (3) days without notification to faculty may be withdrawn from the program by the program director. 3. Late arrival to class is disruptive. Students who consistently arrive after the beginning of 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. 4. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor 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. It is the student’s responsibility to submit a completed 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 do so will result in a declaration of ‘No Call, No Show’for the number of days absent and may result in the student being dismissed from the program. 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. |
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| Additional Information |
1. Gates Memorial Library located at 317 Stillwell: LSCPA - Gates MemorialLibrary (lamarpa.edu) 2. Open computer Lab-Gates Memorial Library 3. Excelencia Center in Ruby Fuller Building: LSCPA - Pathway to Excellence (lamarpa.edu) 4. Board of Nursing (BON) School Code: US 27 1 00900, Web Site: http://www.bon.state.tx.us 5. National Council of State Boards of Nursing Web Site: http://ncsbn.org/ 6. National Student Nurse Association (NSNA) http://www.nsna.org/ 7. International Center for Regulatory Scholarship (ICRS) https://www.icrsncsbn.org/index.htm 8. Lamar State College Port Arthur, textbook locator: http://www.lamarpa.edu/General/Maps/Bookstore 9. Lamar State College – Student Handbook Lamar State College Port Arthur Catalogs - SmartCatalog www.academiccatalog.com (smartcatalogiq.com) 10. Lamar State College Faculty Handbook Microsoft Word - Faculty Handbook (8-2023).docm (lamarpa.edu) 11. Lamar State College 23-24 Catalog Lamar State College Port Arthur Catalogs - SmartCatalog www.academiccatalog.com (smartcatalogiq.com) |
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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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