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Summer Sessions 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: VNSG-1463 (Section: 11, CRN: 60640) Clinical-Licensed Practical-Vocational Nurse Training |
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| Instructor | Electra Guidry | ||||||||
| guidryek@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6369 | ||||||||
| Office | Allied Health - Room: 114 | ||||||||
| Office Hours | Mon-Tues 0730-1700 clinical on campus office by appointment Wed-Thurs 0730-1700 office by appointment | ||||||||
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| Description | A Health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional | ||||||||
| 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.
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites | VNSG 1204 Foundations of Nursing VNSG 1234 Pediatrics VNSG 1261 Clinical LVN Nursing VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health in Health and Illness I VNSG 1409 Nursing in Health and Illness II VNSG 1462 Clinical LPN Nursing To graduate from the VN Program, it is required that you must complete either Microcomputers (BCIS 1305) 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. | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
n accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, VNSG 1463 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:
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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 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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| Lecture Topics Outline |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
In Facility/Community/Campus Clinical days are Monday/Tuesday with Virtual Clinical on Fridays. Schedules will be sent to students before 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 following the student’s rotated through each specific unit (Discussion Board posts/Floor units for Case Studies). Objectives are due before rotating through specialty units (Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Newborn) Virtual Clinical assignments are scheduled but subject to change, please see schedule. Week 1 (June 3-7, 2024): Math Review, Swift River Assignments, Central Line Practice, Friday Virtual Clinical assignments Week 2 (June 10-14, 2024): Clinical Orientation, Facility Orientation, Math Exam #1, Swift River and HESI Case Study Assignments, Virtual Clinical Assignments Week 3: (June 17-21, 2024) Clinical week 1, Clinical Objectives and Clinical Case Study as directed by Clinical Instructor, Swift River and HESI Case Study Assignments, Virtual Clinical Assignments Week 4: (June 24-June 28, 2024) Clinical Week 2, Clinical Objectives and Clinical Case Study as directed by Clinical Instructor, Math Exam #2, Swift River and HESI Case Study Assignments, Virtual Clinical Assignments Week 5: (July 1-July 5, 2024) July 4th Holiday, Clinical Week 3, Mid-Clinical Evaluations, Clinical Objectives and Clinical Case Study as directed by Clinical Instructor Swift River and HESI Case Study Assignments, Virtual Clinical Assignments Week 6: (July 8-12, 2024) Clinical Week 4, Clinical Objectives and Clinical Case Study as directed by Clinical Instructor Swift River and HESI Case Study Assignments, Virtual Clinical Assignments Week 7: (July 15-19, 2024) Clinical Week 5, Clinical Objectives and Clinical Case Study as directed by Clinical Instructor Swift River and HESI Case Study Assignments, Virtual Clinical Assignments Week 8: (July 22-July 26, 2024) Final Skills Check-off by appointment, Clinical Evaluations by appointment, Swift River and HESI Case Study Assignments, Virtual Clinical Assignments Week 9: (July 29-August 2, 2024) 2-Day Mandatory Hurst Review (on-campus), Continue Clinical Evaluations by appointment Week 10: (August 5-August 9, 2024) Reach HESI Final Exam, Pinning/Graduation Schedule subject to change at the discretion of the Program Coordinator |
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| Final Exam Date | August 5, 2024 - 12:0 PM Through August 5, 2024 - 3:0 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 60-74 = D Below 60 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
Medication Competency grade |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies |
Students and faculty of the Lamar State College-Port Arthur Vocational Nursing Program are expected to assist in maintaining a clinical 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 clinical, unless otherwise approved by the instructor, students are prohibited from engaging in distracting clinical behavior. The following expectations apply to all courses: Promptness is expected. Students should be on time for the beginning of all clinical sessions and will return promptly from breaks 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 and clinical Cell phones must be on vibrate off and out of reach during clinical hours. In the event of an emergency, family can contact students through the AH Secretary, Vocational Nursing Program Coordinator, or Department Chair. Phone calls and/or text messages should be returned only during scheduled breaks. All information shared by other students and instructor will remain confidential. Patient information discussed during clinical should not be repeated or discussed outside of the clinical environment or in public areas. Students should not engage in side-bar discussions during classroom, clinical, and lab sessions. 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 without belittling anyone. 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. Should I be unable to maintain these expectations or stated program requirements, dismissal from the program may occur. The following behaviors may result in the student being asked to cease the action and/or leave clinical: Unauthorized/disruptive use of cell phones or other electronic equipment Talking while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions/presentations Not using proper chain of command with concerns and cares that occur in the facility. The first line of command is your facility instructor. No exceptions. Displaying an unprofessional, rude, or negative attitude/behavior to the instructor, staff, or other students. These behaviors will result in the loss of 5 points on the next clinical assignment. Students are also expected to follow LSCPA-VN policies at ALL times according to student handbook and course syllabi. Violation of policies could result in further disciplinary action and/or dismissal from program. |
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| Attendance Policy |
Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the Student Handbook for consequences of academic dishonesty. These policies will be strictly enforced. Additional policies for this course are listed below: Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of scholastic dishonesty are prohibited and are grounds for disciplinary action according to the LSC-PA Student Handbook. Anyone who copies more than six consecutive words from a source and does not document the source has committed plagiarism. Students guilty of academic misconduct either directly or indirectly through participation or assistance, are immediately responsible to the instructor of the class. In addition, to other possible disciplinary sanctions which may be imposed through the regular LSC-PA procedures as a result of academic misconduct, the instructor has the authority to assign an F or a zero for the exercise or examination or to assign an F in the course. Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations or upon review of exams unless the Special populations’ coordinator has determined that such a device is a reasonable accommodation for a disability. Under any other circumstances, the use of an electronic device during an examination shall be considered academic dishonesty, and will result in appropriate sanctions as outlined in the Course Syllabus, in the Faculty Handbook (Section IX-1) and in the Student Handbook (“Academic Dishonesty”) TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING CHAPTER 213 PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE RULE 213.27 Good Professional Character: 7. (a) Good professional character is the integrated pattern of personal, academic and occupational behaviors which, in the judgment of the Board, indicates that an individual is able to consistently conform his or her conduct to the requirements of the Nursing Practice Act, the Board's rules and regulations, and generally accepted standards of nursing practice including, but not limited to, behaviors indicating honesty, accountability, trustworthiness, reliability, and integrity. |
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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 the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. 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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