Summer Sessions 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: VNSG-1462 (Section: 11, CRN: 60636)
Clinical-Licensed Practical-Vocational Nurse Training 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Deborah Lawson
Email lawsondg@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6360
Office Allied Health - Room: 128
Office Hours Office hours: As posted and by appointment
Additional Contact Information Donna Wolfe, Allied Health Secretary (409) 984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872
Course Information
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.


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.

Linnard-Palmer, Luanne. Coats, Gloria, (2021). Safe Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Care (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis ISBN # 9780803697348
Linnard-Palmer, Luanne. Coats, Gloria, (2021). Study Guide for Safe Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Care (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis ISBN #9780803697362
Williams, Linda, Hopper, Paula, (2023) Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (7th ed.) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9781719644594
Williams, Linda, Hopper, Paula, (2023). Study Guide for) Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (7th ed.) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9781719644587
Burton, M., Smith, D. Ludwig, L. (2023). Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9781719644556
Burton, M., Smith, D. Ludwig, L. (2023). Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9781719644563
Zerwekh, Jo Ann (2022) Study Guide for the NCLEX-PNEXAM (9th ed.) Elsevier ISBN #9780323760027
Doenges, Marilyn E., Moorhouse, Mary Frances, Murr, Alice C., (2022). Nurse's Pocket Guide-Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, and Rationales (16th ed.). Philadelphia:
F.A. Davis ISBN #9781719643078
Van Leeuwen, Anne M., Bladh, Mickey Lynn, (2023). Comprehensive Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests (10th.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9781719646123
Vallerand, April Hazard, Sanoski, Cynthia A., (2022). Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (18th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9781719646406
Myers, Ehren (2020) LPN Notes: Nurse's Clinical Pocket Guide (5th ed). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN# 9780803699748
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary 24th ed (2021) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9781719642859
You can find your Seahawk Bundle Here: https://lamar-pa.bncollege.com/course-material/course-finder
We will be utilizing the access codes from the new books, purchasing an older version may result in the student being unsuccessful in edge/advantage assignments.

Online HESI Case Studies: LVN Spring 24 Admit Q-17306: Complete PN Collection (1-year Version)
o   Course ID: TBA
·         Swiftriver/ATI Online-Purchase: VNSG 1462 Clinical Summer 2024   
o   Course Code: TBA
·         NCLEX® PN Pass Point:  VNSG 1462 Clinical Summer 2024               
o   Course Code:  TBA
·         Davis Advantage: VNSG 1462 Clinical Summer 2024
o   Class ID: TBA
 
Please Note! Any Computer program must be accessed using your Lamar email unless otherwise instructed.   It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the proper courses for PassPoint, Davis Edge, Evolve HESI, and SwiftRiver. Instructors will not allow submissions to be turned in from a previous course. 
Additional Materials/Resources Tutor.com
Timely Care
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • VNSG-1204 Foundations of Nursing
  • VNSG-1261 Clinical (LPN Training)
  • VNSG-1261 Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • VNSG-1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I
Learning Outcomes n 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 Alpha; 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 Alpha; 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 Alpha; 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 changing needs of the patient. (PSLO Alpha; 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 Alpha; 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 Alpha; 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
  13. Accurately and completely report and document:
  14. Patient’s status including signs, symptoms, and responses
  15. Nursing care rendered
  16. Administration of medications and treatments
  17. Patient’s response to medications and treatments
  18. 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

    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. Conform to the uniform policies outlined in the Vocational Nursing Program Handbook. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1) Measured by: professional appearance at clinical each day with required uniform, materials and attitudes as stated in student handbook policies
    4. Act as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team working under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. (PSLO Alpha; 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
    5. Demonstrate knowledge of the nurse’s role in risk management. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 4) Measured by: participation in implementation and evaluation of nursing care plan to provide optimum care to each individual patient
    6. 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 Alpha; 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
    7. Maintain cost effectiveness in the clinical setting. (PSLO 1) Measured by: precise usage of materials required for skill implementation and patient care
    8. Maintain professional boundaries of the nurse-patient relationship. (PSLO Alpha; 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
    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
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.  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
Lecture Topics Outline Medical-Surgical Case Study
Dosage Exam
Pedi Online Case Study
Emergency Room Discussion Board
PACU Discussion Board
Clinical Notebook
Community
Simulation/computer assignments
Major Assignments Schedule Clinical days are Wednesday and Thursday with Fridays being virtual clinical days.  SIM/Community schedule 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 that the student rotated through each specific unit (ER, PACU, Floor units for Case Studies). 
Virtual Clinical assignments will be due at 1700 on the Friday it is assigned.
Clinical Evaluations by appointment
Week 1- Phlebotomy/Med Administration Review/Dosage Review/Practice/Check-Off/Pedi HESI Case Study
Week 2- IV/IVPB/Practice/Check-Off/Virtual Assignments **ExamSoft Practice Exam/Dosage Exam**
Week 3- Injections/Practice/Check-Off/Virtual Assignments
Week 4- Clinical Week 1/CS Review/Simulation Orientation/Make-up Skill/Facility Orientation/Virtual Assignments
Week 5- Clinical Week 2/Virtual Assignments
Week 6- Clinical Week 3/Mid-Term Evals/Virtual Assignments
Week 7- Clinical Week 4/Virtual Assignments
Week 8- Clinical Week 5/Virtual Assignments
Week 9- Final Clinical Evaluations
Week 10- 1409/1234 Final Exams
Final Exam Date August 6, 2024 - 8:00 AM   Through  August 6, 2024 - 12:00 PM
Grading Scale 90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade
  1. Examinations are based on course objectives.
  2. Course content from the prerequisite courses will be included on exams as appropriate.
  3. The Comprehensive Final Exam 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.
  5. 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”.
  6. No make-up unit exams will be administered. The numerical grade attained on the comprehensive Final exam will be substituted for any missed unit exam(s)
  7. Test grades will not be available for a minimum of 24* post-test.
  8. If a student scores less than a 75 on a unit examination, the student is required to make an appointment with an instructor prior to the day before the next 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.  Failure to complete a formal test review with an instructor prior to the next exam may result in five points off of the next exam.
  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 student’s 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 in writing within 48 hours of review of the exam. Disputed test items must be submitted by student along with proposed answer supported by documentation from the current textbook and handouts.
  11. The Final exam grade will be weighted 30% of final grade.
  12. Any assignment or exam submitted without a student’s name will not receive credit.
  13.  See Addendum for Revised Testing Policy
  14. The following method will be used to determine each student’s grade in the course.
Course Policies
Instructor Policies I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person.
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 faculty may be dropped from the program by the Program Director.
3.       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 which could include 5 points taken off the next exam.  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 student’s responsibility to notify the instructor of any absence or delay from scheduled activities PRIOR TO scheduled class sessions. If the student is unable to contact the instructor(s), the student should call Mrs. Wolfe at 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 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.
Students who arrive after an exam starts, but before it ends may take the exam without penalty. They are given no additional time.
Additional Information None
Institutional Policies
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.
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.
Department Information
Allied Health
Chair:Shirley MacNeill
Email:macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6365