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Spring 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: RNSG-1424 (Section: 2, CRN: 11123) Concept-Based Transition to Professional Nursing Practice |
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| Instructor | Cynthia Ford Arceneaux | ||||||||
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| Phone | (409) 984-6361 | ||||||||
| Office | Allied Health - Room: 126 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | As posted and by appointment | ||||||||
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| Description | Integration of previous health care knowledge and skills into the role development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Emphasis is on clinical decision-making for patients and their families. Review of selected health care and professional nursing concepts with application through exemplars. Health care concepts include comfort, diversity, elimination, functional ability, human develo | ||||||||
| 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.
Required: American Psychological Association. (2020).?Concise guide to APA Style?(7th ed.). ISBN 9781433832134 Catalano, J. (2025). Nursing now Today’s issues, tomorrow’s, trends (9th ed.). ISBN 9781719649773 Dillon, P. (2017). Clinical simulations for nursing education: participant volume (2nd ed.) ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-6969-7 Giddens, J. (2025). Concepts for nursing practice. (4th?ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323809825 Halter, M.J. (2022). Varcarolis’ foundations of psychiatric-mental health nursing (9th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323697071 HESI (2025). HESI comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN examination (7th Ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323831932 Ignatavicius, D. (2025). Developing clinical judgment for professional nursing and the next-generation NCLEX-RN examination. (2nd Ed.) Elsevier. ISBN 9780323935388 Jones, S.A. (2022). Pocket Anatomy & Physiology (4th ed.). F.A. Davis ISBN 978-1719642958 Jones, S.A. (2020). ECG Mastery Improving your ECG interpretation skills (2nd.ed.). F.A. Davis ISBN 978-0803676930 Leek, V.I. (2023). Pharm Phlash! Pharmacology Flash Cards (4th ed.). F.A. Davis ISBN 978-1719647250 Lewis, S., Bucher, L., Heitkemper, M., & Hardin, M. (2023). Medical-Surgical nursing, assessment and management of clinical problems. (12th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323792332 Lippincott NCLEX-RN PassPoint Powered by PrepU: Study software for NCLEX-RN® McKinney, E.S, Murray, S.S., James, S.R., Nelson, K., & Ashwill, J. (2022). Maternal-Child nursing (6th ed.). Elsevier ISBN 9780323697903 Myers, E. (2022) RNotes Nurse’s clinical pocket guide (6th ed.). F.A. Davis. ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4625-3 Nugent, P., & Vitale, B. (2023). Test Success: Clinical Judgment and Test-Taking Strategies (10th ed.). F. A. Davis. ISBN 978-1-7196-4724-3 Perry, A.G., Potter, P.A., Ostendorf, W., & Laplante, N. (2025).?Clinical nursing skills & techniques?(11th?ed.). Mosby-Elsevier. ISBN 9780443107184 Silvestri, L. A., & Silvestri, A.E. (2023). Saunders comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN examination (9th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323795302 Thompson, J. (2022). Essential health assessment (2nd ed). F.A. Davis. ISBN 978-1-7196-4232-3 Zerwekh, J. (2023) Illustrated study guide for the NCLEX-RN (11th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323777797 Online resources: HESI Case Studies: Complete RN Collection. Elsevier. Perfect Package: Vallerand Drug Guide 18e & Van Leeuwen Comp Man Lab & Dx Tests 10e & Taber’s Med Dictionary 24e (4th ed.). F.A. Davis. ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4894-3
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| Additional Materials/Resources | None. | ||||||||
| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| Learning Outcomes |
Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.
Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities.
Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program graduates will be able to: PSLO 1: Integrates professional caring into practice decisions within the scope of practice for a registered nurse. PSLO 2: Demonstrates safe, competent, holistic care for a diverse group of individuals who have complex health care needs PSLO 3: Accept responsibility and accountability for the effectiveness of one’s own nursing practice and professional growth. PSLO 4: Communicate effectively with clients, peers and other members of the interdisciplinary heath care team to provide evidence-based care. |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1 (January 21, 2025): Orientation, Syllabus Week 2 (January 28, 2025): Clotting; RN Specialty PN-ADN Mobility Exam Week 3 (February 4, 2025): Fluid Electrolyte Balance Week 4 (February 11, 2025): Perfusion I Week 5 (February 18, 2025): Exam I; Mobility; Perfusion II Week 6 (February 25, 2025): Elimination; Nutrition Week 7 (March 4, 2025): Gas Exchange; Acid Base Balance Week 8 (March 10-15, 2025): Spring Break Week 9 (March 18, 2025): Tissue Integrity/Sensory/Sleep Week 10 (March 25, 2025): Exam II; Communication Week 11 (April 1, 2025): Metabolism; Thermoregulation Week 12 (April 8, 2025): Coping, Health Promotion, Patient-Centered Care Week 13 (April 15-16, 2025): Immunity, Cognition/Functional Ability, Patient Education, Leadership and Management Week 14 (April 22, 2025): Exam III; Pain Week 15 (April 29, 2025): RNSG 1228 Lecture Week 16 (May 6, 2025): Human Development, Diversity Week 17 (May 12, 2025): Final Exam |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
HESI Specialty Exam: PN-ADN Mobility – Tuesday 01/28/2025 Unit Exam I – Tuesday 02/18/2025 Unit Exam II – Tuesday 03/25/2025 Unit Exam III – Tuesday 04/22/2025 Final Exam – Monday May 12, 2025 |
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| Final Exam Date | May 12, 2025 - 8:0 AM Through May 12, 2025 - 10:0 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 74-60 = D 59 or Below = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
The final course grade is calculated as follows:
Activities (averaged together) 15%
(Discussion Boards, Group Presentations, Case studies, PassPoint Mastery Levels, quizzes, HESI
Specialty Exam, Shadow Health assignments)
Exam I 20%
Exam II 20%
Exam III 20%
Final Exam 25%.
Daily Activity Grade will not be included in grade calculation until 75% weighted exam average is achieved. No grades will be rounded until the Final Course average; this includes the Weighted Exam Average. Grades will not be rounded when calculating the Weighted Exam average (74.5 – 74.9 is not rounded to 75).
Course assignment submissions must be submitted correctly within Blackboard. A student will be allowed one submission per semester to be cleared by course instructor. Any further incorrect submissions will result in a zero for the assignment submission. Final exams are not available for review by the student after leaving the testing room and Final exam grades are not posted.
Completion of PassPoint Mastery Level assignments are some of the mandatory Pass/Fail assignments.
All Pass/Fail Assignments must be completed in a satisfactory manner or it will result in a course failure.
A final course grade of 75% and successful completion of ALL Pass/Fail assignments is necessary for a student to pass his course.
The course faculty will explain course requirements which will include required assignments and specific dates for work to be turned in that must be met by the student. Unless an assignment is turned in by the deadline there will be a late penalty deducted for lateness. In most courses the late penalty will be a deduction of ten points if turned in within the first 24 hours after the assignment due date. If the assignment is turned in between 24 and 48 hours late a 25-point penalty will be deducted. Any assignment submitted after 48 hours will be assigned a zero for the assignment. Previous arrangements between the student and faculty for late work may allow for a reduced late point penalty, but all late submissions will have a late penalty deducted. There are also assignments that if not submitted by the assigned due date a grade of zero will be assigned. Refer to the individual course syllabus or the assignment for any variations from the late penalty deductions.
Late submission of the mandatory Pass/Fail assignments will result in late point penalties. In most courses the late penalty will be a deduction of ten points if turned in within the first 24 hours after the assignment due date. If the assignment is turned in between 24 and 48 hours late a 25-point penalty will be deducted.
Any Pass/Fail assignment submitted after 48 hours will be assigned a grade of five points for the assignment. Previous arrangements between the student and faculty for late work may allow for a reduced late point penalty, but all late submissions will have a late penalty deducted.
Late arrival to class is disruptive. Students who consistently arrive after the scheduled starting time of class (2 or more times) will be counseled and a plan of action determined. Class will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Students who arrive ten (10) minutes after the beginning of class should not enter the classroom and should wait until break to enter. A student tardy for two or more times will receive a 5-point deduction on the next exam. This tardy period resets after each exam
Late arrival to exams is very disruptive and disrespectful to your peers. Please arrive in time to be seated and signed into the exam portal no later than the scheduled exam time. Late exam arrival may result in a five-point deduction on the exam.
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Required assignments and specific dates for work to be turned in must be met by the student. Unless turned in by the deadline, the grade will be lowered for lateness. Previous arrangements between the student and instructor for late work may allow for a reduced late point penalty. Grammar and sentence structure, spelling, legibility, neatness and following directions as to organization are related to acceptable quality in both written and oral assignments. Written work is expected to follow the most current American Psychological Association (APA) format.
Clinical uniforms are to be worn at all times while in the simulation/skills lab.
Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.
No meals are allowed in the classroom without special permission.
Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, 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 should be visible during class without faculty permission.
Use of tobacco products is prohibited on all LSCPA properties at any time. Additional classroom policies include: Students and faculty of the Lamar State College-Port Arthur Upward Mobility Nursing Program are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. To ensure 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.
The following behaviors may result in the student being asked to cease the action, lose five (5) points on the next exam, and/or leave the classroom or labs:
The following expectations apply to all courses:
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| Attendance Policy |
Attendance at all scheduled classes and clinical experiences is expected. Research has shown that consistent class and clinical attendance contributes to successful completion of not only the Upward Mobility Nursing Program, but also passing the NCLEX-RN. Regular attendance is an essential function of any job in nursing. Students who regularly miss class or clinical clearly demonstrate their refusal to be accountable to report to work regularly.
Late arrival to exams is very disruptive and disrespectful to your peers. Please arrive in time to be seated and signed into the exam portal no later than the scheduled exam time. Late exam arrival may result in a five-point deduction on the exam.
Students must notify faculty of any tardiness or absence by LSCPA email. Avoid sending texts to assigned clinical faculty outside of clinical hours.
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| 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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. 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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