Williams, Linda, Hopper, Paula, (2023) Davis Advantage for Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (7th ed.).Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN # 9781719644587

 

Burton, M., Smith, D. Ludwig, L. (2023). Davis Advantage for Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN # 9781719644556

 

Gorman, L. M., & Anwar, R. (2023). Mental Health Nursing (5th ed.). F.A. Davis. ISBN #9781719645607

 

Hopper, Paula, Williams, Linda, (2023) Study Guide for Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (7th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9781719644594

 

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

 

Williams, Linda, Hopper, Paula, (2023). Study Guide for Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (7th ed.) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN # 978-1-7196-4459-4

 

Illustrated Study Guide for the NCLEX-PN® Exam (Ebook)

by JoAnn Zerwekh 9TH 22- ISBN # 9780323810111

OR

ILLUSTRATED STUDY GUIDE FOR THE NCLEX-PN

by JOANN ZERWEKH  (9th Ed) ISBN #9780323760027

 

LIPPINCOTT'S NCLEX-PN PASSPOINT PrepU

Access by Lippincott 9781469872100

 

NCLEX PN Pass Point: 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 2410 class: 7C0E436F

 

23 Sept Admit, Q-21058 HESI Case Studies: Complete PN Collection (1 Year Version) - Next Generation Version, 1st Edition

Course ID: 10373_jgott12_1003

 

HESI Case study testing packet must be purchased and paid for each semester.

 

Swift River Online Learning must be purchased and paid for each semester.

 

Davis Advantage class ID VNSG 2410: 58081101117671TTQCX

 

*Students are also required to pay for HURST two day- in class- review. This is a MANDITORY review; regardless of whether it was taken in a previous semester.

 

*Students are required to pay for Texas Board of Nursing Fees and Pearson View Fees promptly in order to graduate.

 

Please Note! Any Computer program must be accessed using your Lamar email unless otherwise instructed. Anyone repeating MUST join the new class.

In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, VNSG 2410 Nursing in Health and Illness III 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. Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO 2) Measured by: reading-based discussions; exams based on readings; clinical case studies

 

2. Compare and contrast diagnostic evaluation and treatment of the patient with common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO 2) Measured by: reading-based discussions; exams; clinical case studies

 

3. Incorporate nutrition, drug therapy, and nursing interventions in safely implementing plans of care to meet the needs of the patient experiencing common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: reading-based scenarios; care plan activities; case studies; case studies; clinical simulations

 

4. Utilize the nursing process in safely caring for the patient with common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO 2; PSLO 4) Measured by: care plan activities; class and clinical discussion; case studies based on readings

 

5. Identify mental illness, treatment of common abnormal patterns of behavior, and related nursing interventions. (PSLO 3) Measured by: exams based on readings; class discussions; clinical interactions; case studies

 

6. Demonstrate competency in medication administration and dosage calculations. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: medication competency exam; observed medication administration in skills lab and clinical; discussions

 

7. Describe the underlying principles of selected nursing skills using principles of safety and asepsis. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: discussions; based on readings; skills checkoffs; clinical simulations; clinical rotation interactions

 

8. Demonstrate satisfactory performance of selected nursing skills using evidenced-based principles of safety and asepsis. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: skills checkoffs; clinical simulations; clinical rotation interactions; discussions and clinical application of current practice in nursing based on online and in-class readings

 

9. Utilize learned skills and knowledge for transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: standardized and unit exams based on readings and discussions; clinical skills checkoffs in lab and clinical setting; patient, family and healthcare team interactions; clinical observations and evaluations; case studies

 

10. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities inherent in the role of the vocational nurse. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: exams over comprehension of nurse practice act, current literature and class discussions; interactions in clinical setting

 

11. Identify priorities of care according to the patient’s condition. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: class and clinical case study discussions; prioritization exercises and exam objectives; care plan activities; simulations

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.

Week 1: Review 2410 Syllabus/ Central line lecture, skill presentation/Hematology/Respiratory Trach care and suction/ BON application and NCLEX-PN Info/PASSPOINT and FA Davis Advantage as assigned in course.

 

Week 2: Mood and Anxiety disorders session PASSPOINT and FA Davis Advantage as assigned in course.

 

Week 3: Wednesday June 19th-Holiday- /Emergency Disaster/PASSPOINT and FA Davis Advantage as assigned in course

 

Week 4: 2410 Exam I/Substance Abuse/violence/human trafficking/ Jurisprudence/TPAPN

 

Week 5: Thursday July 4th- Holiday-Cardiac/PASSPOINT and FA Davis Advantage as assigned in course

 

Week 6:   Exam II/Eye and Ear

 

Week 7:Neuro/STI/PASSPOINT and FA Davis Advantage as assigned in course

 

Week 8: Final Skills Check Offs/Pharm HESI/2410 Exam III/Renal/Start final evaluations/PASSPOINT and FA Davis Advantage as assigned in course

 

Week 9: Hurst review/Finish Final evaluations / Professionalism day/Resume/ Personality Disorders and Dementia/ PASSPOINT and FA Davis Advantage as assigned in course

 

Week 10:2410 Final Exam / 2410 Exit HESI /Pinning

           

 

Schedule subject to change at the discretion of the Program Coordinator

Date: 06/26/24    Exam I                                       Time: 0730 AM

Date: 07/10/24    Exam II                                      Time: 0730 AM

 

Date: 07/23/24    Pharm HESI                              Time: 0730 AM

Date: 07/24/24   Exam III                                     Time: 0730AM

Date: 08/05/24   Final Exam                                Time: 12:00 PM

Date: 08/07/24   HESI Exit                                    Time: 12:00 PM

 Examinations are based on course objectives.

 

2.    Course content from the pre-requisite courses will be included on exams as

        appropriate.

 

3.    Missed Exams:

ALL unit exams MUST be taken.

Missed Exams

A.       Make-up exams will NOT be administered under any circumstances other than a College sponsored event.

B.       Students scheduled to miss an exam due to participation in a College sponsored event shall provide appropriate documentation to faculty in advance of the exam and are eligible to complete the missed exam.

C.       Students who miss an exam for any unvalidated reason shall receive a zero on the exam. Students may submit an appeal to this policy by presenting rationale to the Director or Coordinator of appropriate nursing program no later than two (2) business days following the exam.

D.       Students who miss an exam due to an excused reason will be provided an exception to the policy and the student will be assigned the grade made on the final exam as the grade for the missed exam.

        E.   If two exams are missed, the student will be given a zero for the second (2nd)

              missed exam.

        F.  The Director or Coordinator of appropriate nursing program will document all 

              exceptions in the student’s file and notify the course leader if an exception is    

              granted.

 

 

4.    No exams will be given in advance of the scheduled date and time without approval

       of the Nursing Program Coordinator or Director.

 

 

 

5.    Tests will be administered electronically. Students will be provided with-

a.       Exam Access Code sheet that also serves as a scratch sheet

b.       Exceptions for electronic testing include paper dosage tests.

 

6.    Exams will be timed based on question format and course policy. The exam time

       frame will be provided on the Exam Access Code sheet. Students will only receive

       credit for answers provided during the allotted time.

 

7.    Computer Lab:

a.         Students will arrive 10 minutes prior at designated location to sign-in for the exam

b.         Students arriving 15 minutes late or more will be sent to student success center without additional time for proctored exam

c.         Allied Health staff member will call student success center to inform them of the student arrival for proctored exam

d.         All students must wear student ID to access the testing computer lab

e.         Students will not test without Valid LSCPA Id.

f.          All belongings (e. g., backpacks, cell phones, electronic devices) will remain in an area outside of the computer lab for the duration of the exam. Students are encouraged to lock valuables in their vehicles during examinations. The Lamar State College Port Arthur Allied Health Department is not responsible for lost or stolen items left in classrooms or hallways.

g.         Students who arrive late for an exam will not be given additional testing time.

h.         Students are prohibited from writing any notes on their scratch sheet of paper until the exam begins.

 

8.     Exam Dress Code:

        a.    Students will be subject to visual inspection by the exam proctor upon arrival to

               the registration and/or exam room. This includes but is not limited to

               inspection of the ears, hands/arms, clothing, pockets, etc.

        b.    No head coverings of any kind are allowed, including hats, caps, beanies, or

                hoods. Exceptions are made for religious / cultural purposes.

        c.     No cardigans, coats, jackets, or any other articles of clothing that may open are

                allowed in the exam room. Pullovers without pockets are acceptable.

        d.     Scarves and gloves are not allowed in the exam room.

 

9.    During the exam:

        a.    Drinking and eating are not permitted. Hard candies such as peppermints or

               cough drops are allowed but must be unwrapped prior to the start of the exam.

         b.   Electronic devices (including but not limited to phones, smartwatches, and

               earbuds) are prohibited during examinations. With the exception of approved

               earbuds for standardized testing.

         c.   If the exam is interrupted due to technical difficulties additional time will be

               allotted to the exam.

 

10.    Students are responsible for uploading their exam to the ExamSoft System prior to

         exiting the examination room. Student will notify proctor of exam completion and

         exam upload completion. Proctor will view screen to confirm successful

         completion of exam upload before student leaves testing room. If a student does

         not upload their exam, he/she will be required to return to the examination room

         for a manual upload.

 

11.   A preliminary score will be displayed upon uploading the exam to ExamSoft. After

        uploading their exam, students are to sign out of the testing software. Upon

        completion of the exam students will submit the Exam Access Code Sheet (scratch

        sheet of paper) to the exam proctor. Students who chose to review missed items

        will return to the same exam room and same computer and wait for Exam Review   

        with Rationale to begin at the designated time.

 

NOTE: DO NOT wait outside of the exam room if any testing is occurring in the computer labs

 

Violation of the testing policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including possible dismissal from the nursing program.

 

Appropriate adjustments are made for students who meet the criteria of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

12.    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.

 

13.    Exam Review with Rationales is conducted after each exam to allow students to

          view incorrect responses and rationales for the exam item. With the exception of

          final exams. This session is time limited. Students will be allotted a specific number

          of minutes, based upon the length of the exam (for example, students will have 8

          minutes to review missed items on a 50-item exam). Students are not required to

          attend Exam Review with Rationales. If a student chooses not to attend the Exam

          Review with Rationales session, the student is not eligible for an individual test

          review session with an assigned instructor. However, students who are

          unsuccessful on an exam are required to review at the allotted time as well as

          complete a one-on-one review with an Instructor.

 

14.    Students will return to the same exam room and same computer for Exam Review

         with Rationales. Exam Review with Rationales must be conducted on the same

         computer as the exam. The same policies listed for testing apply to the Exam

         Review with Rationale Session. The following rules also apply:

         a. All belongings must remain in the classroom or the student’s vehicle.

         b. Students are not allowed to talk amongst themselves during this session.

        c. Students who arrive late for Exam Review with Rationales will not be given

            additional review time.

        d. Students will log into the Review of Rationales using the following steps:

            1. Enter the Exam Password

            2. Enter the Review Password

 

Note: Students only have 3 attempts to enter the correct Review Password. Students are encouraged to request assistance from faculty/proctor after 2 unsuccessful attempts.

 

15.    During the Exam Review with Rationales session: Disruptive behavior will not be

          tolerated. If students become disruptive, faculty will end the Exam Review with

          Rationales Session for all students. Upon completion of the Exam Review the

          students will sign out of the ExamSoft or Examplify application and quietly leave   

          the testing rooms.

 

16.    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 next examination. At that

         time, the student and instructor will review the examination and, with the

         assistance of the instructor, identify strategies to improve performance on

         subsequent examinations. If a student, who scores less than 75 on a unit

         examination, fails to review with and instructor, 5 points maybe deducted from the

         next unit examination. Students are required to make an appointment prior to the

         day before the next exam.

 

17.   The HESI exam is given as part of VNSG 2410. Completion of the HESI Exam with a     

         prediction score of 900 or greater indicates that the student has a high probability

         of passing the NCLEX-PN.

 

18.    Registration and Payment of Fees for Required resources are considered as a Pass

         or Fail Assignment. If the student does not register and pay for these at the

         scheduled time, the student will receive a zero (0) on the assignment.

 

The following method will be used to determine each student grade in the course:

 

 

Purchase of Required Resources by Deadlines Pass/Fail Assignment

 

Daily/Computer Work 5% Grade

 

Exam I             18.33 % Grade

 

Exam II            18.33 % Grade

 

Exam III           18.33 % Grade

 

Final Exam      30.01 % Grade

 

HESI conversion score (VNSG 2410 Final) = 5 % of Grade

 

HESI conversion score (Pharmacology) = 5% of Grade

 

19. Late assignment submissions will incur a late point penalty. In most courses the

      late penalty will be a deduction of 5 points if turned in 1 day after the

      assignment due date. Another 5 points will be deducted if the assignment is

      turned in 2 days after the assignment due date. If the assignment is turned in 3

      days late a 10-point penalty will be deducted. Any assignment submitted after 3

      days will be assigned a 0 for the assignment. Previous arrangements between

      the student and instructor for late work may allow for a reduced late point

      penalty, but all late submissions will have a late penalty deducted. Refer to the

      individual course syllabus for any variations from the late penalty deductions.    

       Rubrics MUST be attached to any assignment to be turned in.  Correct grammar and

      APA guidelines should be followed

 

 

Repeating students must submit their original work from previous levels with same assignment submissions.

 

NOTE: This does not include pass/fail computer assignments such as pass point, HESI case study, Swift River etc. Late submission of those assignments will result in an automatic zero unless previous arrangements between student and instructor is made.

 

20. A minimum average of 75% is necessary to pass the course. No grades will be  

      rounded until the final course average; this includes weighted exam average.

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 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;

Or displaying a rude or negative attitude/behavior to the instructor or other students.

Counseling for repetitive tardiness; A student who is tardy two (2) times in one class will result in a 5-point deduction from the next exam grade.  Tardiness is defined as arriving greater than 15 minutes to class

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/simulation 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 should not be talking while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions/presentations

Students should respect the instructor’s clinical hours and only utilize their cell phone during clinical or simulation times to contact their instructor.  All other means of communication should be via an email to all instructors.

Students should use the proper chain of command with any concerns and cares that occur. The first line of command is your instructors. No exceptions.

Students are expected to follow LSCPA-VN policies according to the student handbook and course syllabi. Violation of policies could result in further disciplinary action and/or dismissal from program.  Syllabus and handbook are subject to change

Nursing in Health and Illness VNSG 2410 and the clinical component of this course may consist of online & in 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.

Students who do not attend scheduled live and/or virtual activities will be counted 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.

        Students who arrive fifteen (15) minutes after the beginning of class should 

        not enter the classroom and should wait until break to enter. A student who is

        tardy three (3) times in one class will result in a 5-point deduction from the next

        exam grade.  

 

4.    It is the student’s responsibility to notify ALL Level 3 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. Note: Students are not to contact

       faculty via cell phones outside of clinical hours.

 

5.     In addition to notifying instructors, students must submit a Student Excuse  

        Form, upon the first day of return, each time the student is absent, delayed

        from attending or must depart early from class, clinical or lab. Failure to

        complete the Student Excuse Form 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.