Summer Sessions 2019 Course Syllabus Course: VNSG-2410- Section: 13 Nursing in Health and Illness III

Instructor Information
Instructor	Carolyn Brown
E-mail	brownc1@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6368
Office	Location: Allied Health - Room: 129 Hours: : As posted and by appointment
Department	Allied Health Chair: Shirley MacNeill E-mail: macneisb@lamarpa.edu Phone: (409) 984-6365
Course Information
Description	Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of medical-surgical health problems of the patient including concepts such as mental illness. Incorporates knowledge necessary to make the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse.
Prerequisites	VNSG 1409 Nursing in Health and Illness II, VNSG 1234 Pediatrics                             VNSG 1462 Clinical LPN Nursing     To graduate from the VN program, it is required that you must complete either Microcomputers (BCIS1305) or Introduction to Computers (ITSC 1401) prior to graduation. Students must have a minimum grade of C or better in every course that applies to the Vocational Nursing Certificate plan to graduate.      VNSG 1463 Clinical
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 Alpha: Reading Skills Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading materials. PSLO 1.     Function within the legal, ethical and regulatory standards of the nursing profession. PSLO 2.     Use a systematic problem-solving process in the care of multiple patients who have predictable health care needs to provide safe, individualized, goal directed nursing care. PSLO 3.     Adopt an approach to nursing practice that promotes safety for patients, significant others, self, and members of the healthcare team. PSLO 4.     Cooperate with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide optimum, evidence-based, safe, care to patients.
Core Objectives	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.
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 Alpha: Reading Skills Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading materials. PSLO 1.     Function within the legal, ethical and regulatory standards of the nursing profession. PSLO 2.     Use a systematic problem-solving process in the care of multiple patients who have predictable health care needs to provide safe, individualized, goal directed nursing care. PSLO 3.     Adopt an approach to nursing practice that promotes safety for patients, significant others, self, and members of the healthcare team. PSLO 4.     Cooperate with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide optimum, evidence-based, safe, care to patients.
Textbooks	deWitt, C. (2017). Medical-surgical Nursing Concepts and Practice (3rd ed.). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier. Morrison-Valfre (2017) Foundations of Mental Health Care (6th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby. deWit, C. (2018). Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing (5th ed.). St Louis: Saunders Elsevier. Online HESI Case Studies: Complete PN Collection (2 Year Version) Swift River Online Learning as scheduled PASS POINT NCLEX PN REVIEW 5,000: 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. Pass Point access code for this VNSG 1230 Class is: 76A43DC0
Lecture Topics Outline	Week 1: Review 2410 Syllabus/Objectives, Central Line Lecture, Central Line Practice, Central Line Check-off, Hematology, Respiratory Lecture Week 2: Trach Practice, Trach Check-Off, BON Paperwork, Fundamental Exam, Mental Health Lecture 1, Week 3: 2410 Exam I Week 4: Mental Health Lecture 2, 2410 Exam I Review Week 5: Holiday Week 6: Cardiac Lecture Practice REACH Week 7: 2410 Exam II Week 8: Neuro Lecture, Eye & Ear Lecture, Week 9: 2410 Exam III, Jurisprudence/TPAPN, Renal, Week 10: Mental Health Lecture #3, Exam IV Week 11: REACH Exit Exam Schedule subject to change at the discretion of the Program Coordinator
Major Assignments Schedule	Date: 06/20/19 Exam I Time: 0800 Date: 07/18/19 Exam II Time: 0800 Date: 08/01/18 Exam III Time: 0800 Date: 08/08/19 Exam IV Time: 0800 Date: 08/12/19 Reach Final exam Time: 0800 Pass Point assignments are due on an ongoing basis as scheduled.
Final Exam Date	August 12, 2019 - 12:00 AM   Through  August 12, 2019 - 4:00 AM
Grading Scale	90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 74-60 = D Below 60 = F
Determination of Final Grade	1.    Examinations are based on course objectives. 2.    Course content from the pre-requisite courses will be included on exams as appropriate. 3.    ALL unit exams MUST be taken. 4.    Students are strongly encouraged to take exams as scheduled. No questions may be asked during the exam. No hat or hoodies may be worn during exams. No hats/caps/hoodies/smart watches/personal possessions other than keys, earbuds, and a pencil may be brought in to the exam. 5.    A specified amount of time will be set for testing. Test times for exams will be set up for 80 seconds per question. At the end of the allotted time, the computer will not record any further answers. 6.    Students who arrive after the exam starts, but before it ends may take the exam without penalty, however, they will not be allowed additional time. If a student must miss an exam, s/he must contact the instructor prior to the exam or within twenty-four (24) hours of the exam. A no-call/no-show for an exam will result in a grade of 0. 7.    Test grades will not be available for a minimum of 24 hours post-test. 8.    If a student scores less than a 75 on a unit examination, the student is highly recommended to make an appointment with an instructor within one week after the exam. At that time the student will review the examination and, with the assistance of the instructor, identify strategies to improve performance on subsequent examinations. 9.    Evaluation of Examinations: After each exam, the faculty uses psychometric principles to evaluate the examination. Items missed by 50% or more of the class are reviewed. If an item is found to be flawed, the faculty may give credit for more than one answer or nullify the item. That is, if a student answered the item as originally keyed, the student will retain the credit for the item. If a students answer differs from the one originally keyed, the student is credited for the nullified item. In other words, everyone gets credit for the item and no one loses credit. 10.    Any challenge to exam questions must be presented on provided form within 48 hours of the review of the exam. Disputed exam items must be submitted by the student along with proposed answer supported by documentation from the current textbook, handouts, and/or lecture reference material. 11.    The Reach HESI exam is given as the final exam for VNSG 2410. A student must have a 74.5 average on the 4 unit exams in order to take final exam. All unit exams must be taken. Completion of the Reach HESI Exam with a prediction score of 900 or greater indicates that the student has a high probability of passing the NCLEX-PN. The following method will be used to determine each students grade in the course: Exam I     15% Grade Exam II    15% Grade Exam III    15% Grade Exam IV     15% Grade = 60% of Grade REACH conversion score (VNSG 2410 Final) = 40% of Grade A minimum average of 75%, independent of all other requirements, is necessary to pass the course.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	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. If a student is unable to maintain these expectations or stated program requirements, dismissal from the program may occur. The following behaviors will 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:     Inappropriate and/or disruptive use of cell phones or other electronics     Talking or sleeping while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions/presentations;     Or displaying a rude or negative attitude/behavior to the instructor or other students.     Counseling for repetitive tardiness The following expectations apply to all courses:     Promptness is expected. Students should be on time for all classes and return from breaks promptly.     Students are expected to come to didactic, lab, and clinical experiences prepared and present as sincere, adult learners. Pre-course assignments may be required for admissions into class.     Phone calls and/or text messages should be returned only during scheduled breaks.     Cell phones must be on vibrate in the classroom and off and out of reach during testing and test reviews. In the event of an emergency, family can contact students through the AH Secretary, Vocational Nursing Program Coordinator, or Department Chair.     On-campus computers will only be used for classroom work.     All information shared by other students and instructors will remain confidential and should not be shared with others outside of the classroom or lab environment.     Students should not engage in side-bar discussions during classroom, exam reviews, clinical, and lab.     Comments should be directed to the faculty in charge of the classroom, clinical, or lab time.     All students are expected to actively participate in all discussions, activities, and exercises.     Students are expected to be open to new ideas and experiences and to step outside of their comfort zone.     A positive attitude is expected and comments should give supportive feedback.     The classroom, clinical, and lab environment is a judgment-free zone.     Students are responsible for their actions and are responsible for learning as much as possible from the experiences provided.     Students are encouraged to seek assistance from peers and faculty when needed to be successful.     Student support of each other in the learning environment is encouraged and expected. Supportive relationships with each other will allow a more positive learning environment to enable all to work together as a team and develop professionally. Students are also expected to follow the guidelines and policies in the LSC-PA Vocational Nursing Student Handbook.
Attendance Policy	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. 3. Late arrival to class is disruptive. Students who consistently arrive after the beginning of the class (2 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 students 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. 5. It is the students 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. 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 Additional assignments.
Academic Honesty	Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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.
Important Information
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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HB 2504	This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.