Required: 

American Psychological Association. (2020). Concise guide to APA Style (7th ed.). ISBN 9781433832134 

Catalano, J. (2024). 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. (2021). Concepts for nursing practice. (4th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323598101 

Halter, M.J. (2022). Varcarolis’ foundations of psychiatric-mental health nursing (9th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323697071 

HESI (2024). HESI comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN examination (7th Ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323831932 

Ignatavicius, D. (2021). Developing clinical judgment for professional nursing and the next-generation NCLEX-RN examination. Elsevier. 

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. (2022). Clinical nursing skills & techniques (10th ed.). Mosby-Elsevier. ISBN 9780323796545 

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 Dict 24e (4th ed.). F.A. Davis. ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4894-3  

·         Vallerand, A., & Sanoski, C. (2020). Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (18th ed). F.A. Davis Company. 

·         Van Leeuwen, A. & Bladh, M.L. (2021). Davis's comprehensive manual of laboratory and diagnostic tests with nursing implications (10th ed). F.A. Davis Company 

·         Venes, D. (2021) Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (24th ed). F.A. Davis.

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. 

​​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.

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 

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

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. 

 
It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor prior to any absence. If the student is missing a clinical, classroom or lab day, s/he must notify the faculty.  

 
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. Repetitive tardiness will result in a 5-point deduction on next exam grade. 

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. 

 
A student who is absent from course activities for three (3) days or more, without notification to faculty, may be withdrawn from the program by the program director. 

Students must notify faculty of any tardiness or absence by LSCPA email.  Avoid sending texts to assigned clinical faculty outside of clinical hours.   

 
Students on campus but not in class are considered absent. 

 
It is the student’s responsibility to submit a completed ‘student excuse form’ upon return to class following an absence, tardy, or leaving class early. Failure to do so will result in a declaration of ‘no call, no show’ and may result in the student being dismissed from the program. 

 
It is the student’s responsibility to notify the 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. 

 
Clinical uniforms are to be worn at all times while in the simulation/skills lab. 

 
The program coordinator has the right to initiate the administrative withdrawal of any student whose attendance, conduct, scholastic abilities, attitude or lack of aptitude for registered nursing makes it inadvisable for that student to continue in the program.