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Summer Sessions 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: VNSG-1234- Section: 01 Pediatrics |
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| Instructor | Lois Holmes | ||||||||
| holmesll@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6359 | ||||||||
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| Description | Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and developmental needs utilizing the nursing process. | ||||||||
| Prerequisites |
VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration VNSG 1231 Pharmacology VNSG 1204 Foundations of Nursing |
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| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| 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. |
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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 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. |
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| Textbooks |
deWit, C. (2018). Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing (5th ed.). St Louis: Saunders Elsevier. deWitt, C. (2017). Medical-surgical Nursing Concepts and Practice (3rd ed.). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier. Leifer, G. (2019). Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing (8th ed.). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier. NCLEX PN Passpoint Review 5,000: Please note: No other NCLEX PN Passpoint Review will be accepted. You must use the NCLEX PN Passpoint Review 5,000 access code provided to you for this VNSG 1234-01, 870BDE7D Log in with Lamar State College Port Arthur email ONLY to receive proper credit. Note: Pedi PassPoint and will be counted in the average for VNSG 1234 Online HESI Case Studies: Complete PN Collection (2 Year Version) Recommended Textbooks:MOSBY'S PDQ FOR LPN By MOSBY. EDITION: 4th 2017. PUBLISHER: ELSEVIER. ISBN: 9780323400220 |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1: Syllabus; Growth and Development & Nutrition Week 2: Infant, Toddler, Pre-K, Musculoskeletal Week 3: School Age, Adolescent, PassPoint Week 4: Exam I Week 5: Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary, Communicable Diseases; Skin Week 6: Metabolic Conditions, Emotional/Behavior, Blood & Lymph Week 7: Exam II Week 8: Cardiovascular Week 9: Sensory/Neuro Condition, Respiratory Week 10: Pediatric Hesi Practice, Pedi Exam III Week 11: Pediatric Hesi, Final Exam |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
06/25/19 Exam I 0800 07/16/19 Exam II 0800 08/05/19 Practice HESI 0800 08/06/19 Exam III 0800 08/13/19 HESI 0800 08/15/19 Final Exam 0800 PassPoint Assignments are due according to assigned schedule |
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| Final Exam Date | August 15, 2019 - 8:00 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 60-74 = D Below 60 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
The following method will be used to determine each students grade in the course. Exam I 15% Exam II 15% Exam III 15% HESI 10% PassPoint 5% Classroom Assignments 5% Final 35% Total 100% |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, 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/smart watches should be visible during class without faculty approval Use of tobacco products is prohibited on all LSC-PA properties at any time. 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. 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: 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; 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. 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. If a student is unable to maintain these expectations or stated program requirements, dismissal from the program may occur. |
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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 Vocational Nursing Program, but also passing the NCLEX-VN. 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 students 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 may result in a 5 point deduction on next exam grade. 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 on campus but not in class are considered absent. 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. 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. Clinical uniforms are to be worn at all times while in the 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 vocational nursing makes it inadvisable for that student to continue in the program. |
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| 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. | ||||||||
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| 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. | ||||||||