DAVIS’S DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES

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ISBN:   9781719650038

 

DAVIS’S COMPREHENSIVE MANUAL FOR LABS AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING

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ISBN:   9781719640589

 

NURSES POCKET GUIDE: Diagnoses, Prioritized, Interventions and Rationales

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TABER’S CYCLOPEDIC MEDICAL DICTIONARY   

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Lippincott's NCLEX-PN PassPoint PrepU - Access 

ACCESS CARD by Lippincott (9781469872100) - 15 MBS 1901311

 

Online HESI Case Studies: Complete PN Collection (1 Year Version)

• Course ID: 10373_jgott12_1007

 

Vsim- Clinical Spring 2026

• Course ID-1ULTN278QH8T

 

Pass Point access code:

• 24B93CAA

 

 Lippincott DocuCare Enhanced Access Code:

• Course ID: 1UPY94Q5ZNX

 

Please Note! Any Computer program must be accessed using your LSCPA email unless otherwise instructed.  It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the proper courses for PassPoint, Evolve HESI, Vsim, PassPoint, and DocuCare. Instructors will not allow submissions to be turned in from a previous course.

In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, VNSG 1462 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. Practice independent nursing actions with guidance from the Registered Nurse. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments and evaluation of delivery of patient care

2. Demonstrate confidence in working as a member of the health care team. (PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: observed evaluations of student interaction with other healthcare team members

3. Identify the legal aspects and accountability of a Graduate Vocational Nurse. (PSLO 1) Measured by: reading and application of nurse practice act; observations and evaluations of the provision of safe, ethical nursing care in the clinical setting

4. Demonstrate knowledge of the nurse’s role in quality improvement/assurance process. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: exams based on understanding of the role in providing safe and effective patient care; observed delivery of care and team planning in clinical setting

5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the code of ethics for the Licensed Vocational Nurse. (PSLO 1) Measured by: discussion based on readings of the code of ethics and standards of care for the vocational nurse

6. Comply with established standards of Vocational Nursing Practice. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: observed clinical interactions with patients, families, and other team members in the provision of safe, effective nursing care; standardized exams to evaluate comprehension

7. Identify barriers to communication and adapt to the changing needs of the patient. (PSLO 3) Measured by: classroom discussions and clinical evaluations of patient interactions based on development, cultural influences, personal preferences, and current health condition

8. Record information on the patient’s chart legibly and concisely using appropriate terminology and spelling. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: application of module exercises for medical terminology, documentation practice labs and clinical assignments with instructor feedback

9. Use a systematic approach to provide individualized, safe, goal-directed nursing care. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2) Measured by: clinical observations and evaluation of nursing care; discussions of standards of nursing care

10. Apply knowledge and skills to resolve patient problems in a goal-directed manner. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2) Measured by: evaluation of application of assigned readings; case study scenarios; clinical simulation

11. Evaluate care provided and assist in revising the plan as needed to meet established goals. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: applied feedback from instructor regarding patient plans of care; clinical observation and collaboration with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members

12. Relate pertinent information to colleagues and other members of the health care team and discuss appropriate nursing actions. (PSLO 1; PSLO 4) Measured by: SBAR reporting in clinical simulation and lab setting; SBAR reporting among student peers, instructors, and nursing staff. Accurately and completely report and document:

a. Patient’s status including signs, symptoms, and responses

b. Nursing care rendered

c. Administration of medications and treatments

d. Patient’s response to medications and treatments

13. Contacts with other health care team members concerning significant events regarding patient’s status. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical assignments; safe, ethical patient and healthcare team interactions during clinical simulation, lab scenarios and in the clinical setting

14. Respect the patient’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

15. Demonstrate effective communication skills. (PSLO 1; PSLO 4) Measured by: SBAR reporting in clinical simulation and lab setting; SBAR reporting among student peers, instructors, and nursing staff

16. Conform to the uniform policies outlined in the Vocational Nursing Program Handbook. (PSLO 1) Measured by: professional appearance at clinical each day with required uniform, materials and attitudes as stated in student handbook policies

17. Act as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team working under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: adherence to the role of a vocational nursing student according to the Nurse Practice Act and healthcare facility policy; assisting other members of the healthcare team to provide safe and competent nursing care

18. Demonstrate knowledge of the nurse’s role in risk management. (PSLO 1; PSLO 4) Measured by: participation in implementation and evaluation of nursing care plan to provide optimum care to each individual patient

19. Demonstrate the ability to teach self-care management and provide safe basic nursing care to multiple patients with a variety of predictable health outcomes. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: application of principles learned in theory; clinical evaluation; teaching project and day-to-day interactions with patients and their families

20. Maintain cost effectiveness in the clinical setting. (PSLO 1) Measured by: precise usage of materials required for skill implementation and patient care

21. Maintain professional boundaries of the nurse-patient relationship. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: comprehension and application of standards of professional practice and Good Professional Conduct statement from Board of Nursing; clinical evaluation of professional interactions

22. Provide, without discrimination, nursing services regardless of age, disability, economic status, gender, national origin, race, religion, or health problems of the patient served. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: comprehension and application of standards of professional and ethical practice as determined by Board of nursing and Lamar State College – Port Arthur Vocational Nursing policies

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 care.

Medical-Surgical Case Study

HESI Pedi Case Study

Emergency Room Objectives

PACU Discussion Objectives

Physical Therapy Objectives

Wound Care Discussion Board

Clinical Notebook Portfolio

Simulation/Community/Computer assignments

Clinical days are Thursday and Friday from 0630-1430. 

SIM and community schedule will be sent to students before rotations, and there may be additional assignments for SIM and community rotations 

See schedule/assignments for more details. 

Schedules are subject to change

 

Most assignments will be due at 11:30 PM (at night) on the Sunday that the student rotated through each specific unit (ER, PACU, Floor units for Case Studies) Clarify assignment due dates with clinical instructor.

Clinical Evaluations by appointment.

 

Week 1- Syllabus Review/ Injection Lecture/Practice

Week 2- Injection Check-off. IV/IVPB Lecture/Practice/Check-off

Week 3- Dosage Review/ Phlebotomy/Lecture/Practice/Check-off

Week 4- Math Exam #1- Review-Med Administration, Nursing Process, Physical Assessment 

Week 5- Math Exam #2 (if needed)/Skills makeup/ Clinical Orientation

Week 6- Dosage Exam #3 (if needed)/Clinical Week 1

Week 7- Clinical Week 2

Week 8- Clinical Week 3

Week 9- Clinical Week 4- Mid Term Evals

Week 10- Clinical Week 5- No Friday Clinical

Week 11- Clinical Week 6

Week 12- Clinical Week 7

Week 13- Clinical Week 8

Week 14- Clinical evals by appointment

The grade is determined as follows:

1. Medical-Surgical Case Study                        20%

Because each facility may not have an opportunity available to all students to obtain every objective, the objectives obtained by the student will be averaged together for the remaining 80% of the clinical course grade.

 

2. Clinical Portfolio                                           grade

3. Pedi Online Case Study                               grade

4. Emergency Room Objectives                       grade

5. PACU Discussion Objectives                        grade

6. Physical Therapy Objectives                         grade

7. Wound Care Discussion Board grade

8. Simulation/Comm/Computer                        grade (average)

9. Math Exam #1,2,3                                        grade (average)

 

Student must make an 84 or above on one MATH exam in order to be successful in VNSG 1462.

Students must have a 75 average and a satisfactory rating on the clinical evaluation tool to pass the course.

All assignments must be turned in with the rubric attached.

See Addendum for more information

• Students attending classroom, lab or clinical sessions virtually should exhibit appropriate etiquette to include at a minimum: Adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life; Respect faculty and peers time by being on time to scheduled exams, sessions, and activities; and present yourself in a professional manner.

• Students should respect the instructor’s office hours (unless an emergency arises) and understand that cell phones are used to contact the instructor during clinical hours only for clinical purposes. All other means of communication will be through the Lamar email system.

• Should the student be unable to maintain these expectations or stated program requirements, dismissal from the program may occur.

Nursing in Health and Illness VNSG 1234 and the clinical component of this course may consist of 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 the faculty may be dropped from the program by the Program Director. Students on campus but not in class are considered absent.

 

3. Late arrival to class is disruptive. Students who consistently arrive after the beginning of the class (3 or more times) will be counseled and a plan of corrective action determined. Class will begin promptly at the scheduled time.

 

5. It is the student’s responsibility to notify ALL instructors 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.  Failure to notify instructors will result in a declaration of a ‘No Call, No Show’ for the number of days absent and may result in the student being dismissed from the program.

 

6. Lab jackets are to be worn at all times while in the skills lab.

 

7. Simulation/Computer Lab Assignments are mandatory.  Failure to attend will result in a Zero for that assignment.   

 

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.