UNIVERSITY of ALBERTA Faculty of Nursing

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA Faculty of Nursing Undergraduate Programs BScN COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM Grande Prairie Regional College Keyano College Red Deer College University of Alberta Bilingual Nursing Program RPN to BScN Nursing Program After Degree Nursing Program

Winter 2021

NURS 253 INTRODUCTORY ACUTE CARE NURSING PRACTICE II CLINICAL CREDIT/NON-CREDIT COURSE OUTLINE New Curriculum

University of Alberta BScN Collaborative Program

Date: December 22, 2020

©UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA COLLABORATIVE BScN PROGRAM, 1999 All rights reserved. No part of this course outline may be reproduced in any form or by any means without the publisher’s written permission. Approved: Shireen Bell

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This practicum in acute care settings further develops knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe ethical patient care for adults with episodic and chronic health challenges. Intentional clinical learning activities integrate evidence-informed knowledge from NURS 237 and NURS 252. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 352 or NURS 253.

CREDIT HOURS: NURS 253 (1-16-3) (1 hour of lecture, 16 hours of clinical, 3 hours of lab per week) (15 week term). Total: 208 clinical hrs

Pre-requisites: Co-requisites: NURS 217, NURS 250, NURS 251 NURS 237, NURS 252

COURSE SCHEDULE: Lecture instructors Section Instructor Class Time Room # A Michael Metzger Friday 0800-0850 Classes are online Lisa Rancier B Brenda Query Wednesday 1100-1150 Classes are online Amy Eisan Lab Section Instructor Class Time Classroom (please check RDC Timetable Information for all rooms as they are subject to change) 01 Lisa Rancier Thursday 0800-1050 See course schedule on Blackboard 02 Thursday 0800-1050 See course schedule on Blackboard 03 Friday 1200 -1450 See course schedule on Blackboard 04 Juliet Onabadejo Tuesday 1400-1650 See course schedule on Blackboard 05 Amy Eisan Tuesday 1400-1650 See course schedule on Blackboard 06 Juliet Onabadejo Tuesday 1100-1350 See course schedule on Blackboard Clinical Section Instructor Time/Day Location 80 Tuesday/Wednesday 23/31 81 Kennedy Shybunka Tuesday/Wednesday 21/22 82 Lisa Rancier Tuesday/Wednesday 24/32 83 Mike Metzger Tuesday/Wednesday 31/23 84 Tuesday/Wednesday 22/21 85 Tuesday/Wednesday 32/24 86 Thursday/Friday 23/33 87 Juliet Onabadejo Thursday/Friday 21/22 88 Jennifer Reynolds Thursday/Friday 24/32 89 Erin Lowe Thursday/Friday 33/23 90 Thursday/Friday 22/21 91 Thursday/Friday 32/24 Please note: A detailed course schedule is posted on blackboard.

INSTRUTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor Name Email Mike Metzger [email protected] Jennifer Reynolds [email protected] Amy Eisan [email protected] Lisa Rancier [email protected] 3

Juliet Onabadejo [email protected] Erin Lowe [email protected] Kennedy Shybunka [email protected] Brenda Query [email protected]

INSTRUCTOR OFFICE HOURS Instructors will notify students of office hours, availability outside of class time, and other contact information.

PREFERRED CONTACT INFORMATION - If you have questions about the course, please send a message to the instructor via Blackboard. - Professional and respectful communication is expected. - Please allow 2 business days for response for non-urgent messages and for messages sent outside of the business week. - We will not respond between 1600 on Friday and 0800 on Monday, as we will be enjoying down time with our families and friends

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1 Apply the nursing process in clinical practice when working with clients experiencing episodic and chronic health challenges. 2 Employ relational nursing practice and inquiry skills/abilities when working with clients experiencing episodic and chronic health challenges. 3 Recognize and practice within the current nursing student scope when working with clients with episodic and chronic illness. 4 Identify and implement safety concepts within clinical settings. 5 Detect and analyze ethical issues within nursing practice. 6 Apply models, theories, and evidence-informed care into patient and family nursing practice.

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA COURSE OBJECTIVES See Course Learning Outcomes above

COURSE TOPICS

Technology and Informatics: Meditech, Connect Care Tissue integrity: surgical incision Clinical judgment: urgent/emergent situations (post operative hemorrhage, oxygenation) Fluid and electrolytes: extracellular fluid volume deficit and excess Safety: safe medication administration Evidence: ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) Health care settings: urban hospital, hospice Health promotion: social ecology model Collaboration: patient rounding (CoAct) Sexuality: erectile dysfunction Immunity: anaphylaxis Clotting: atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction 4

Intracranial regulation: stroke, seizures Acid Base Balance: arterial blood gas

LEARNING ACTIVITIES Learning activities will be presented in a variety of formats (cognitive, affective and psychomotor learning modalities) and will include clinical experiences in Nursing 253 settings, simulation, and clinical skills labs. This may include: Small group seminars Presentations Self-reflective activities Clinical practice – patient care Lab preparation and practice Safe medication administration Interprofessional experiences Application of the nursing process and nursing care planning

COURSE RESOURCES:

Required: Pagana, K., Pagana, T., & Pike-MacDonald, S. (2019). Mosby’s Canadian manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests (2nd ed.). Elsevier.

vSim® for Nursing Medical-Surgical – access and log in information will be posted on Blackboard

Here is the link that you need to go to in order to purchase vSim: https://secure.touchnet.com/C22128_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=44&SINGLESTOR E=true

Recommended: Lexicomp. (2020). Adult drug information handbook: A clinically relevant resource for all healthcare professionals (29th edition). Lexicomp.

MATERIAL AND SPECIAL FEES $80 These fees are in addition to regular tuition rates that reflect extra costs associated with offering the courses, such as travel, supplies, and materials.

EQUIPMENT . Stethoscope . Professional and appropriate dress (see student handbook) . RDC Nametag . Smart phones with appropriate apps may be useful but are not required . The purchase of a lab kit from the Bookstore is mandatory for all lab courses.

ACADEMIC SCHEDULE DATES Jan 4 First day of classes for Winter term 2021 5

Jan 11 Last date to add/drop courses without financial penalty Feb 15 Family Day 2021. College closed. Feb 16 - 19 Reading break. No credit classes. March 1 Midterm feedback for Winter term 2021 April 2 Good Friday. College Closed. April 5 College open. No credit classes April 9 Last day of classes for Winter term 2021 April 9 Last day to withdraw from Winter term courses and receive a WD. April 13 First day of final exams April 17 Last day of final exams

CHANGES TO THE COURSE OUTLINE Changes to the course outline will be made with the consent of the course instructor and students. Changes will be reviewed by the Associate Dean of the School for consistency with College policies.

OVERARCHING STATEMENT Students are responsible to familiarize themselves with the CARNA Entry-Level Competencies for the practice of Registered Nurses (2019), CASN baccalaureate framework and Student Success: BScN Program Benchmarks which are located in the BScN student handbook. In clinical courses, attention must be given to the competencies that are identified as being relevant to NURS 253 on the Clinical Assessment Tool (CAT).

All students are also responsible to practice in a manner that is consistent with: • CARNA Requisite Skills and Abilities for Becoming a Registered Nurse in Alberta (2011) • CARNA Nursing Practice Standards (2013) and all other CARNA standards • The CNA Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses (2017). • Red Deer College Policies regarding student conduct. • University of Alberta Policies regarding student conduct.

LEVELS OF INDEPENDENCE In evaluating objectives, the following levels of independence will be used. Note that there is an expected progression within a course and between levels.

Levels of independence Description (beginning of term →end of term) (beginning of term→ end of term) With minimal assistance to The student requires occasional direction and information to with guidance the student requires clarification, prompting, and confirmation.

Definitions With assistance: The student requires direction and information. With minimal assistance: The student requires occasional direction and information. With guidance: The student requires clarification, prompting, and confirmation. With minimal guidance: The student requires occasional clarification, prompting and confirmation. Independently: The student works mostly on his or her own and seeks information, clarification and consultation as appropriate. Direction: Faculty tells the student what to do, about what steps to take. Information: Faculty tells the student specifics about a concept or topic. Clarification: Faculty, through questioning and feedback, assists the student to state their information in a different and clearer way, often with more details. The student asks questions to increase their understanding; questions asked demonstrate a sound knowledge base. Prompting: Faculty provides the student with a cue that answer is incomplete or incorrect and how to resolve the lack of information. A prompt is broader than a hint. Prompting is generally used to add breadth or depth. Confirmation: Faculty provides positive feedback for correct information and direction provided by the student. 6

Consultation: The student provides faculty with information and/or direction and asks specific questions about the information. Occasional: indicates that input is provided by faculty now and then.

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE To successfully complete NURS 253, students must complete:

If a student is sick or will be missing an in-class assessment, notification of the instructor must occur at least one hour prior to the start of the assessment. If sufficient notification is not provided, a mark of zero will be given on the assessment.

Assignment/Task Weight Description Due Date

Clinical Assessments Clinical Assessment 40% Students must achieve a pass > 67% on April 11th at 1200 Tool (CAT) the CAT to pass NURS 253 Teaching and 10% Written paper in APA format February 14 at Learning Assignment 1200 Critical 15% Written paper demonstrating clinical March 21st at 1200 Links/Comprehensive judgment Patient Review Lab Assessments Safe Med Admin quiz 10% Students must achieve a minimum of 90% Week 7 in lab Supplemental Calcs For students who received <90% on the March 8th quiz first quiz 1600-1800 Safe Med Module 4% Students will work through an online March 7th at 1200 module using a case scenario Large Group Assessments Final Exam 21% Summative exam testing lecture and lab See RDC final content. Please note that for exam exam schedule security reasons only general feedback will be provided to students should they want to meet to discuss their exam results.

For complete assignment descriptions and assessment details, please refer to your assignment folder in Blackboard.

COURSE PROCEDURES & CONSEQUENCES:

EXAMS Exams will be timed and required to be submitted when the time is completed. It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that the laptop is charged and working properly with the relevant software loaded and up to date.

MIDTERM FEEDBACK You have the right to know your progress in this course so you can assess your performance and make decisions regarding your academic standing. Your grade to the midterm point will be posted on Blackboard by the date set in the Academic Schedule (see important dates). It is strongly recommended that you consult with your instructor(s) (by appointment) if your academic performance is below a C. 7

They are available to meet with you at any time throughout the term regarding any concerns you may have.

PARTICIPATION & PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

PARTICIPATION Learning is enhanced by actively engaging in the course material. While attendance is the first step towards your success in this course, your active participation in learning activities during class time and outside of class is also necessary. It has been found that students who actively participate in class activities learn more and achieve higher grades than those who don’t. Please remember that you get out of a course what you put in.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT It’s important that all course participants exhibit professional behaviour in the classroom/lab at all times to optimize the teaching and learning experience for everyone. This includes the instructor(s) and students. Non-negotiable expectations of behaviour for all course participants include: - Arrive on time, be prepared and remain for the duration of the class/lab. - Cell phone use in class/labs is limited to learning activities led by the instructor. If a student or the instructor needs to use a cellphone during class (not related to class activities), this should be communicated ahead of time. - Use of laptops and tablets are welcome but are only to be used only for notetaking or class activities. - Communicate respectfully with others at all times. - Maintain a positive learning environment by listening to others, providing constructive suggestions, asking questions, and providing comments that are relevant to the topic. - Written communication (e.g. email) should always be professional, respectful, clear and grammatically correct.

TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES Students will be required to bring appropriate technology (laptop, mobile device, etc.) to scheduled classes in order to complete the learning activities and exams. Cellphones are to remain off unless used for class activities.

The BScN Program at Red Deer College recognizes that the use of technology in nursing has the potential to enhance learning and communication. We also recognize our obligation to use this technology responsibly and in a way that complies with the standards outlined by Red Deer College and by professional organizations such as CARNA and UNA. We are also aware of our obligation to represent nursing in a professional manner outside of the Red Deer College context. Students are asked to review the technology guidelines that are included in their student handbook. In addition, all students should be aware of the Health Services Code of Conduct as it applies to nurses: http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/pub-code-of-conduct.pdf Computer Requirements

BLACKBOARD Blackboard will be used for email, document submission, and general communication at Red Deer College. Students are responsible for accessing Blackboard for their course. Course information, important notices, course content and correspondence relating to all students in the course will be posted on the course Blackboard site.

It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with the use of Blackboard and to access their Blackboard course site on a regular basis throughout the term. Failure to do so may result in missing important course-related information, resources, instructor feedback, and announcements. If students are unable to access Blackboard to receive and send their assignments, correspondence, etc., it is the student’s responsibility to contact the RDC IT service desk to address this issue. 8

STATEMENT ON AUDIO-VISUAL RECORDING Audio or video recording, digital or otherwise, of lectures, labs, seminars or any other teaching environment by students is allowed only with the prior written consent of the instructor or as a part of an approved accommodation plan. Student or instructor content, digital or otherwise, created and/or used within the context of the course is to be used solely for personal study, and is not to be used or distributed for any other purpose without prior written consent from the content author(s).

ACADEMIC POLICIES As a student at RDC, you have rights and responsibilities. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the information contained in this Course Outline and to clarify any areas of concern with the instructor. Travel to and from clinical sites is the responsibility of the student. You may consider working with your group members to arrange for car-pooling or sharing travel responsibility. It is also your responsibility to be familiar with RDC Policies. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the policies that might impact you while you are here: Final Exam Policy Student Academic Integrity & Misconduct Student Misconduct - Non-Academic Student Appeals

FINAL EXAM POLICY The RDC Final exam policy will be followed with respect to Final Examinations. Please review this document to ensure you understand the contents and implications of the policy.

*This course has a final exam scheduled by the Registrar. You must be available for the entire final exam period and deferrals will not be granted unless there is serious cause.* Following the Final Examinations Policy, exams written in the last 7 days of classes are weighted at less than 21% of the final mark and scheduled final exams have a weighting of at least 21% and no more than 50% of the final grade. If you have questions or concerns, please talk to your instructor as soon as possible.

ACADEMIC & NON-ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT Academic misconduct in all its forms is a serious offence. Academic misconduct is the giving, taking, or presenting of information or material that unethically or dishonestly aids oneself or another on any work which, under normal circumstances, is to be considered in the determination of a grade or the compilation of academic requirements or the enhancement of that student’s record or academic career. The two key areas of academic misconduct are plagiarism and cheating. Please read the definitions that follow.

Plagiarism: The use of close imitation of language, paintings, films, prototypes and ideas of another author and representation of them as one’s own original work. The most common forms of plagiarism are: copying or paraphrasing another author’s work without proper acknowledgement, using the ideas or lines of reasoning of another author’s work without proper acknowledgement, submitting work to which someone else has made substantial improvements to the content, and submitting the same work for multiple courses without approval. Plagiarism can be judged to have occurred if the instructor has both the submitted material and original source that was copied, or if the student is unable to explain the terminology or ideas of a submission.

Please note: non-academic misconduct as described in the Student Misconduct Guidebook is also addressed at Red Deer College. Students should be familiar with this term and potential consequences and disciplinary actions that may result.

Respondus Lockdown Browser with webcam: Respondus lockdown browser with webcam feature (Respondus Monitor) will be used for all quizzes and exams in this course, unless otherwise specified. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all 9

components (ie. Computer, webcam) are charged, working and up to date prior to the exam. Specific instructions, including directions for completing a required practice quiz beforehand to ensure that all equipment is working properly, will be sent out prior to the exam through Blackboard. It is strongly recommended that students log in to the class early to receive any additional instructions for quiz/exam completion. Many quizzes and exams will have a limited time for completion. Students will not be given a time extension for technology issues or delayed entry to the quiz or exam. Please see BScN student handbook for further information.

Cheating: Any attempt to give or obtain unsanctioned assistance in a formal academic exercise (e.g. examination). Some examples of cheating are unauthorized cheat sheets in a test or exam, the unauthorized use of electronic devices during exams, and copying from another student.

If applicable: Note: a plagiarism detection tool is used in this course.

Plagiarism Tool: Having easy access to the internet and other technology can make it easy and enticing to use other someone else’s work as one’s own. Because of the high incidence of plagiarism in post-secondary education, assignments in the course may be submitted through SafeAssign on Blackboard. SafeAssign compares your work to a global repository of student work at RDC and to published work online. You are able to access the Originality Report in Blackboard. If you have concerns with your Originality Report, please come and see me to discuss what it means.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING This course may be eligible for prior learning assessment and recognition. Please refer to the RDC Academic Calendar for a list of excluded courses. Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition

STUDENT SERVICES Students are encouraged to explore the Services that RDC has to support them on the RDC Website, in Blackboard, and on the Loop. Student Services

Students should be aware that Personal Counselling, Career Counselling Services, Learning and Disability Services are provided at RDC. Inquire about locations at Information Desk. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss their specific learning needs with the appropriate service provider.

RDC offers several learning support services: course-based peer tutoring, the Math Learning Centre, the Writing Skills Centre, and help with general learning strategies (e.g., time management, study skills, exam preparation and writing). RDC also offers services for students with disabilities. To access any of these services, visit the Learning Support desk in the Library, call (403) 357-3629, or email either [email protected] or [email protected].

Classroom learning resources may be available to students in alternative formats. It is the student’s responsibility to discuss learning needs with their instructor.

BScN PROGRAM SPECIFIC

ASSESSMENTS

CROSS MARKING PROCESS Cross marking is one strategy used in this course for selected assessments to enhance consistency of marking expectations across the teaching team. Please see the student handbook that is posted on the course Blackboard site for marking and grading practices in the BScN program.

ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT PERFORMANCE CON’TD If a student is sick or will be missing an in-class or “real time” assessment, notification of the instructor must occur at least one hour prior to the start of the assessment. If sufficient notification is not provided, a mark of zero will be given on the assessment.

The assessments in all courses are linked to the overall course outcomes. Vital information is learned through the completion of assessments. Any missed or uncompleted assessments will impact overall learning and may impact students’ ability to meet the minimal course grade in-program requirement. Students must receive a mark of 27/40 on the CAT to pass the course. Students must also achieve a pass in all categories of the clinical evaluation assessment (CAT) in order to pass the course.

GRADING SYSTEM

Clinical Courses: By the midterm feedback date as per academic calendar, following the academic schedule, students will be able to access their letter grade standing in the course with a minimum of 10% of their grade completed. They will also receive written midterm feedback to reflect their standing on any evaluation tool that’s worth >40% of the final grade. Students will be able to see this through the weighted total column in Blackboard. Grading Schema to be used in all NURS courses at RDC:

Each assessment is marked and given a score that is a portion of the final grade. All assessment marks are added together and equate to a final raw score out of 100 points. For Credit/No credit (CR/NCR) courses, a grade of CR will be given to indicate students have met the passing standard or a grade of NCR will be given to indicate students have not met the passing standard. A grade of CR or NCR will not impact overall GPA and only CR or NCR will appear on final transcripts.

CR 94.5 – 100 90.5 – 94.4 86.5 – 90.4 82.5 – 86.4 78.5 – 82.4 74.5 – 78.4 70.5 – 74.4 66.5 – 70.4 NCR 62.5 – 66.4 58.5 – 62.4 54.5 – 58.4 0 – 54.4

LATE ASSIGNMENTS A 10% mark reduction per calendar day will be applied to all late assignments unless the instructor has given prior consent. Submit extension requests directly to the instructor at least 24 hours prior to the due date. 11

If an assessment is submitted 10 or more days after the established due date, a zero will be given on the assessment with no opportunity to re-do the assessment.

STRUGGLING STUDENTS

LEARNING CONTRACT Academic or course success of our Red Deer College nursing students is highly valued. A learning contract is a supportive measure to aid students at risk of failure due to unsafe, unprofessional, or unethical behaviours in the clinical environment. The learning contract outlines areas of concern along with strategies and conditions to assist the student in course progression and successful clinical course outcomes. Learning contracts are (1) tailored based on individual student needs and (2) initiated by the clinical instructor as a result of discussions and observations with the student. Depending on the pattern or severity of concerning behaviours, students may either be placed on a learning contract with opportunity for course progression, or be assigned an immediate grade of F to the clinical assessment tool (CAT). Please note that upon completion of a learning contract, the student is to maintain the expected level of clinical performance for the remainder of the course in order to successfully meet course requirements.

FITNESS TO PRACTICE From the CARNA website: Fitness to practise (FTP) is "all the qualities and capabilities of an individual relevant to their capacity to practise as a registered nurse, including but not limited to, freedom from any cognitive, physical, psychological or emotional condition and dependence on alcohol or drugs that impairs his or her ability to practise nursing" (The Canadian Nurses Association, 2017). When students experience health concerns that affect their skills, abilities and judgement they may not be able to provide safe, competent and ethical nursing care in the best interest of the public and patient safety.

HOW TO MEET THIS REQUIREMENT All students must: 1. Declare their Fitness to Practice at the beginning of each year of their nursing program. Once they have signed the personal declaration form and submitted it to their nursing instructor they will be able to go into their clinical placement. 2. Be aware that, when presenting themselves to class, lab or clinical, they are declaring their Fitness to Practice to their instructor. 3. Be aware that, should their Fitness to Practice change during the term, students must immediately inform their instructor. See the student handbook for further FTP processes and guidelines.

ATTENDANCE ATTENDANCE Regular attendance is one of the keys to success. Vital information is learned in lab and clinical and each clinical course has a set number of hours that are required for completion. Your attendance is essential to your learning and success. Should an absence be necessary (due to illness or other circumstances), please contact the instructor at least one hour prior to the beginning of clinical or the lab. All missed clinical hours will be recorded on the Clinical Assessment Tool (CAT) and the hours will be made up as decided by the instructor. Any absence is a disruption of the learning process and could impact successful achievement of the competencies on the CAT. Failure to notify the instructor/unit indicates a breach of professional and ethical conduct and will be reflected on the CAT.

Missed Labs If a lab is missed, make up lab time is required to obtain experience in the missed skills/assessments. Demonstration of knowledge of missed content will be required before a skill can be practiced in clinical, 12

as determined by the instructor. A student will have restrictions placed on clinical practice and be given an incomplete grade until he/she has followed the lab makeup time process.

Student process for Missed Lab Assessment: 1. The student will email the SHS Lab Instructor, the Course Lab and Clinical Instructor requesting a Missed Lab Assessment/Observation within one week of a missed lab. The student will include a completed Missed Lab Planning Form (template available in Blackboard within the Lab Folder), which will include course name, lab title and missed content. 2. The Lab Instructor will email the student (and cc the Course Instructor) with the drop-in lab schedule and available time slots. Note: the missed lab content will not be taught to or reviewed with the student by the Lab Instructor. 3. The student will need to come prepared for the missed lab by reviewing readings and resources as well as consulting with peers. The student will be assessed/observed one-on-one by the Lab Instructor, which will include the student demonstrating understanding of knowledge as well as any practice skills associated with a missed lab. 4. The Lab Instructor will communicate to the Course Instructor the student’s completion of the missed lab (i.e. satisfactory or, if unsatisfactory, then a request for a meeting with the Lab Instructor).

*** Students in all labs will be monitored for professional behaviour, regardless of the reason for missing a lab. Multiple missed labs (e.g. two or more) may result in the student being placed on a learning contract for responsibility and accountability and the impact on the overall course grade. This would be used in both the lab and clinical settings.

Outline for Steps if students request to attend another lab. If a student knows ahead of time they need to miss a lab due to a valid reason, such as, professional appointment or conference, and wants to make arrangements to attend another class: a. The student must: i. Have in writing the reason why ii. Approach their instructor at least one week prior to request, knowing that the request may not be granted. b. Other factors: i. The number of nursing students in the nursing lab will not exceed 16 students for safety reasons (1309, 1325, 1330 & 1332). ii. There will be enough equipment for the extra student to attend the lab. c. The Lab Coordinator must be made aware of the change; if there are equipment needs in the instructor bins, Nursing Lab Technician needs to be made aware of this as well. d. Students in all labs will be monitored for professional behaviour.

SIMULATION: Simulated learning experiences (i.e. high fidelity manikins, standardized patients, virtual simulations and/or virtual games) may be used throughout the course term to practice critical thinking, clinical reasoning and judgement, psychomotor skills, communication, and teamwork in theory, lab and/or clinical settings. Assessment of learning from the simulation experience may be graded as indicated in the assessment section of the course outline. Specific dates are contingent upon resource availability and will be stated in the course schedule posted on the Blackboard course site. Other simulation experiences may become available during the semester in response to identified student needs or response to situations in clinical placements (i.e. outbreaks or low census).

Students are required to wear clothing consistent with the clinical setting, bring their name tag, watch and a stethoscope. Students will apply learning from the term, participate, and conduct themselves in a professional manner and in accordance to the simulation contract posted on Blackboard. Professional conduct is expected when wearing scrubs and name tags on campus including class and non - class times. Feedback and learning from simulation is expected to be incorporated into clinical practice. 13

Any unsafe or unprofessional behaviour during clinical simulation days will be treated in the same manner as unsafe or unprofessional behaviour in the clinical setting.

CLINICAL ASSESSMENT TOOL (CAT): The evaluation of nursing practice will be accomplished through observation and evaluation of the student during nursing practice throughout all aspects of the course (i.e. clinical shifts, lab, and simulation). Observations and evaluations will be made by the clinical instructor and may be supplemented with input from peers, the staff of the clinical setting, and the patients or family members. Students need to show evidence and rationale that they have met or are meeting the course objectives. Submission of the CAT will be either weekly or at the discretion of the instructor and will be through Blackboard with detailed, specific, and concise examples of how they are meeting or planning to meet objectives by the end of the course. Note that this is a professional document, and students must use appropriate spelling and grammar.

The student and the instructor will complete a midterm and a written evaluation at the end of the term. A written midterm evaluation MAY be required from the student. It is an expectation that students actively participate in labs and simulation. This includes coming to the lab and simulation having done the required preparation. Lab and simulation are considered to be a part of the clinical experience and will be evaluated as such on the CAT; therefore, communication will occur between the lab and clinical instructor. This may include student preparation and any unsafe practice in the lab, including but not limited to lack of preparation, participation, failure to bring the required lab kit, and other examples of unsafe practice. Refer to the CARNA entry-level competencies for the practice of registered nurses. All courses contribute to the acquisition of each competence. All students are responsible for integrating all knowledge and skills covered in previous and concurrent coursework. The CAT and entry-level competencies will be posted on your Blackboard site. OTHER

EQUIPMENT . Stethoscope . Professional and appropriate dress (see student handbook) . RDC Nametag . Smart phones with appropriate apps may be useful but are not required The purchase of a lab kit from the Bookstore is mandatory for all lab courses.

DRESS CODE Students’ uniforms and/or dress code recommendations will meet occupational health and safety guidelines and be appropriate to the clinical site to which they are assigned.

STUDENT HANDBOOK Please check course blackboard for reference to the BScN Student Handbook

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Privacy: All students and instructors have obligations under the Health Information Act (2001/2018) and Alberta. Electronic Health Record Regulation (2010) related to the “collection, use, disclosure, and security of health information that protects the privacy and confidentiality of individuals and their health information” (CARNA 2020, Privacy & Management of Health Information Standards, p.2). Students are accountable for ensuring that they follow all relevant privacy legislation and policies, and understand the privacy requirements that apply to their nursing practice. Secure access and handling of health information, along with mandatory reporting of potential or actual breaches are required of students and faculty.

COVID: Due to the ongoing COVID global pandemic and the potential of unanticipated public health 14

requirements, course components may be shifted from the originally stated modality within the semester to accommodate completion of course objectives. All attempts will be made to ensure student progression is not affected, wherever possible.

Use of Online and/or Electronic Resources: Students are responsible for the legitimate access and academic integrity in using any online resources such as extra exam-like questions and learning activities, including appropriate distribution according to copyright guidelines. Any questions related to use of online or electronic study resources should be forwarded to the course instructor.

WITHDRAWING FROM A CLINICAL COURSE Students have the option of withdrawing from a clinical course by the final withdrawal deadline in the term. However, students should take into consideration several factors before choosing to do so and it is recommended that students make an appointment with the Student Advisor to discuss these factors before making the decision [email protected].

SOME FACTORS TO CONSIDER BEFORE WITHDRAWING FROM A CLINICAL COURSE

• Students who withdraw from a clinical course are still considered to have not met the requirements and will not be permitted to progress in their program.

• Students who receive an NCR (non-credit) or WD (withdrawal) from a clinical course will also be required to withdraw from all co-requisite courses. https://rdc.ab.ca/programs/health-sciences/bachelor-science-nursing-collaboration-university- alberta

Deadline: The withdrawal request must be submitted by the withdrawal deadline and the student should make an appointment with the Student Advisor to discuss the withdrawal beforehand [email protected].

Notification of Online Recording

Please be aware that lectures, exams, and other online educational services, may be recorded during online delivery.

Red Deer College takes the protection and privacy of student information seriously. We recommend students ensure that no other people are in the room and there is nothing identifiable or sensitive in scope of the camera/recording view (personal belongings, records, photographs, medications, etc.) prior to the commencement of an online course delivery or exams. The information collected will only be used for the purposes of delivery and administration of remote exam processes, and educational training and services. This information is collected under the authority the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act of Alberta, section 33(c). For general questions about the collection, use, or disclosure of information, please contact the Access & Privacy Coordinator, Red Deer College, Telephone: 403-356-4987, [email protected]. For specific questions on how the recordings will be used or disclosed, please contact your instructor.