Angelina College Spring 2016

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION: (as stated in the bulletin, including necessary pre-requisite courses, credit hours) VNSG 1423 Basic Skills, 4 credit hours, 64 theory (classroom) hours, Pre-requisite: RNSG 1208 Co-requisites: VNSG 1226, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1361, VNSG 1405 Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings. Utilization of the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions. The course is designed to teach the beginning student the theory underlying basic nursing skills. Application of the theory is taught in the co-requisite course VNSG 1361. Included in this course are exercises in medical terminology and dosage calculations. The student will demonstrate competency in basic skills, identify the steps in the nursing process and how each relates to nursing care and discuss the delivery of basic nursing skills in a variety of health care settings.

INTENDED AUDIENCE :

INSTRUCTOR Name: Charlet Blades M.S.N., R.N. Office location: Crockett Campus Office hours: Monday - By appointment Telephone : (936) 545-4323 e-mail: [email protected]

II. INTENDED STUDENT OUTCOMES

A. Core Objectives required for this course.

1. Critical Thinking: to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information 2. Communication: to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral, and visual communication 3. Empirical and Qualitative Skills: to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions 4. Teamwork: to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal

B. Exemplary Objectives – (Found in the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Document. Titled: CORE CURRICULUM: ASSUMPTIONS AND DEFINING CHARACTERISTICS Dated: April 1998)

C. Course Objectives – (common to all sections))

D. Course Objectives -

``` PROVIDER OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

A. Report data to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient- centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team. 3. Participate in the development and modification of the nursing plan of care across the lifespan, including end-of-life care.

PROVIDER OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE A. Implement aspects of the plan of care within legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of patient factors. 12. a. Demonstrate accountability by providing nursing interventions safely and effectively using a directed scope of practice. 12. b. Provide nursing interventions safely and effectively using established evidence-based practice guidelines. 13. Provide direct patient care in disease prevention and health promotion and/or restoration.

PROVIDER OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE A. Identify and report alterations in patient responses to therapeutic interventions in comparison to expected outcomes. G. Implement teaching plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well- defined health learning needs. 1. Identify health-related learning needs of patients and their families.

PATIENT SAFETY ADVOCATE C. Assist in the formulation of goals and outcomes to reduce patient risks. 2. a. Implement measures to prevent exposure to infectious pathogens and communicate conditions. 2. b. Anticipate risk for the patient.

MEMBER OF THE HEALTH CARE TEAM

A. Communicate and collaborate with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in the planning, delivery, and coordination of patient-centered care to assigned patients. 1. Involve patients and their families with other interdisciplinary health care team members in patient care across the lifespan.

MEMBER OF THE HEALTH CARE TEAM 4. Identify treatment modalities and cost of health care services for patients and their

2 families.

MEMBER OF THE HEALTH CARE TEAM A. Supervise nursing care provided by others for whom the nurse is responsible 2. Seek direction and clarification form supervisors when questions arise to promote safe care by health care team.

MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION A. Function within the nurse’s scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the employing health care institution of practice setting. 3. a. Practice nursing in a caring, nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory manner. B. Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care provided to patients and their families. 6.c. Use nursing judgment to anticipate and prevent patient harm, including invoking Safe Harbor.

3 III. ASSESSMENT MEASURES OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: A. Assessments for the Core Intellectual Competencies –

A.1. Reading: Competency in reading will be assessed through student’s reading and understanding of course material and reference books.

A.2. Writing: Competency in writing is assessed through written assignments, care maps, windows, and care plans when applicable.

A.3. Speaking: Competency in speaking is assessed through oral contributions to class discussion and through interpersonal communications with instructors and peers.

A.4. Listening: Competency in listening is assessed through the student’s ability to follow directions, and ability to complete assignments as instructed.

A.5. Critical Thinking: Competency in critical thinking is assessed through student’s ability to discuss the content of required reading assignments, the ability to identify and distinguish between diseases affecting clients, and the ability to proficiently apply the learned material through quizzes, class discussions, group activities and testing.

A.6. Computer Literacy: Competency in computer literacy will be assessed by the student’s ability to complete assigned computer assisted instruction, online testing, and Blackboard course materials.

B. Assessments for the Exemplary Objectives Specific to the Course –

C. Assessments for Objectives Specific to the Course –

C. Assessments for the Objectives of the Course as determined by the Instructor –

IV. INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES: Methodologies utilized in this course include classroom teaching, audio/ visual presentations, written assignments, computer assignments, role playing, student demonstrations, and class activities as assigned by the instructor.

4 5 V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND POLICIES: A. Required Textbooks, Materials and Equipment –

Ackley, Betty J. & Ladwig, Gail B. (2011). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook; A Guide to Planning Care (8th ed.). St. Louis, Mo. Elsevier - Mosby.

DeWitt, Susan C. (2012). Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing (4th ed.). St. Louis Mo. Elsevier - Mosby.

DeWitt, Susan C. (2012). Student Learning Guide to Accompany Fundamental Concepts and Skills in Nursing (4th ed.). St. Louis Mo. Elsevier- Mosby.

Herilhy, B. (2014). The Human Body in Health and Illness (5th ed. ). St. Louis Mo. Elsevier – Mosby.

Langford, R.W. (2013). Nursing PDQ for LPN (3RD ed.). St. Louis Mo. Elsevier- Mosby.

Leonard, Peggy C. (2011). Quick and Easy Medical Terminology (6th ed.). St. Louis Mo. Elsevier-Mosby.

Karch, Amy M. (2010) Lippincott’s Drug Guide 2011 Lippincott Williams and Wilkins

Mosby’s Medical Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary. (8th ed.). (2009). St. Louis Mo. Elsevier- Mosby.

Morris, Deborah Gray (6th ed.). Calculate with Confidence. St. Louis Mo. Elsevier- Mosby

Williams., (2015). Basic Geriatric Nursing (6th Ed.). Elsevier- Mosby.

B. Assignments – (Appropriate due dates, schedules, deadlines) Student will be given module assignments that must be completed and submitted as instructed. No late assignments will be accepted. Assignments consist of reading the material prior to class, Defining the key terms for each chapter, reviewing the key points at the end of the chapter, completing individual quizzes, and group quizzes and participating in class activities and module assignments which include classroom activities as detailed in the Black board course.

C. Course Policies – (This course conforms to the policies of Angelina College as stated in the Angelina College Handbook.)

Academic Assistance – If you have a disability (as cited in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) that may affect your participation in this class, you should see Karen Bowser, Room 208 of the Student Center. At a post-secondary institution, you must self- identify as a person with a disability; Ms. Bowser will assist you with the necessary information to do so. ***To report any complaints of discrimination related to disability, you should contact Dr. Patricia McKenzie- Administration Building, Room 105 or 936-633-5201

Attendance – See the Vocational Nursing Handbook on attendance. If the student is absent and misses an individual and /or a group quiz, and /or group activity, the student will receive a zero for each of the missed quizzes and/or activities No make- up will be allowed.

Additional Specific Requirements for this Course – 6 VI. COURSE CONTENT: A. Content/ Topics - (as required by the individual Instructor)

B. Additional Content

VII. EVALUATION AND GRADING: A. Grading Criteria Testing via Blackboard (online) or Scantron.

B. Determination of Grade Grading:

A = 90 - 100 B = 80 – 90 C = 75 – 79 F = <74

1. Individual quizzes (5) 5% ___1___ POINTS EACH (To be voted on by students)

2. Group quizzes (5) 20% __4____ POINTS EACH (To be voted on by students)

3. Group activity/ assignment (4) 20% __5____ POINTS EACH (To be voted on by students)

4. Group participation evaluations (2) 10% ___5___ POINTS EACH (To be voted on by students)

5. Mock trial paper assignment (1) 5% ___5___ POINTS EACH (To be voted on by students)

6. HESI exam (1) 4% ___4___ POINTS EACH (To be voted on by students)

7. Module exams (6) 16% ___2.66___ POINTS EACH (To be voted on by students)

8. Final exam (1) 20% __20____ POINTS EACH (To be voted on by students)

Total score 100%

7 THE PERCENTAGES WERE DECIDED BY THE STUDENTS ON THE 1ST DAY OF CLASS

NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Specialty Exams

Angelina College Health Careers Division- Nursing Procedure for Nursing Subject retest

When a retest is required for a specialty exam through HESI (Elsevier), the following procedure will be followed to pay and retake the exam. 1. The retake test score is any score less than 850 (or what is specified in the course syllabus). 2. The procedure for remediation is specified in the handbook and each course syllabi. 3. To register for the retake: a. Obtain a Testing Request from the nursing office secretary. b. The request will be taken to the business office in the administration building. c. Pay $30.00 fee to retest. d. The receipt will be brought back to the health careers office. e. When you come to the test you must bring as your admission the back page of your test scores which show the questions you missed on the test. This is usually the last page of your report. It is called the “Missed Questions”. It shows the question #, specialty, topic, and subtopic. This will be signed by you stating that you have done the remediation for the second exam. See the handbook for a copy of an example page.

VIII. SYLLABUS MODIFICATION: The instructor may modify the provisions of the syllabus to meet individual class needs by informing the class in advance as to the changes being made.