Clinical-Community Based Nursing Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

RNSG-2163-001 Clinical-Community Based Nursing

Prerequisites

Corequisite: RNSG 1110

Course 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.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(1sem hr; 3 clinical)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

 Required:

Ross, Angie Course Manual for RNSG 1110/2163. ADN Department, 2013-2014.

 McEwen, Melanie and Pullis, Bridgette: Community-Based Nursing: An Introduction, 3rd Edition, Saunders & Elsevier, 2009

Suggested:     

Any pharmacology text, drug guide, laboratory manual (or cards) and medical dictionary

 

 

 

Supplies

For clinical day:

• Clinical uniform: blue pants, white polo, blue lab jacket;
• Stethescope;
• Watch;

For submission of clinical assignmen

Student Performance

\ Course Outcomes

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\ Upon completion of the Clinical-Introduction to Community-Based Nursing course, the graduate of the ADN Program will be a: 

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\  Member of the Profession

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1. \ Practice nursing within an ethical-legal framework and according to professional standards and requirements for community-based nursing.
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2. \ Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for developing competence in community-based nursing.
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3. \ Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for quality nursing care in the community and for promotion of community-based nursing.
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\  Provider of Patient-Centered Care

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4. \ Assist in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of the health of patients and families along the developmental lifespan in community settings.
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5. \ Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning to implement holistic care for patients and families in community-based practice settings.
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6. \ Apply nursing concepts specific to meeting unique psychosocial needs of patients and families within community settings.
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7. \ Apply health teaching strategies effectively with patients and families in community-based practice settings.
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8. \ Utilize both basic and advanced nursing skills appropriately and competently in the care of patients and families in community-based settings.
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9. \ Demonstrate compassionate behaviors and appropriate communication skills in the care of diverse patients and families within community settings.
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10. \ Utilize resources appropriately to meet the identified needs of patients and families for comprehensive, quality care in community-based practice settings.
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\  Patient Safety Advocate

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11. \ Utilize evidence-based practice data to improve the safety and quality of patient-centered care in community settings.
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12. \ Practice according to Texas Nursing Practice Act regulations and Texas Board of Nursing rules to promote and ensure patient safety in community settings.
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\  Member of the Healthcare Team

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13. \ Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide holistic patient-centered care in community-based practice settings.
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14. \ Communicate in an appropriate manner with interdisciplinary team members to accomplish holistic patient-centered care for patients and families within community settings.
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15. \ Utilize information systems and technology to efficiently manage holistic patient-centered care for patients and families in community-based practice settings.
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16. \ Participate in the coordination of nursing care of other team members in community-based practice settings through effective assignment, delegation and supervision.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Civility Statement: Students are full partners in fostering a classroom environment which is conducive to learning.  In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor; students are prohibited from engaging in any form of behavior that detracts from the learning experience of fellow students. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom may result in a request for the offending student to leave class. See “Professional Conduct” and the “ANA Code of Ethics” in the ADN Student Handbook, and “Student Conduct and Responsibilities” in the AC Students Rights and Responsibilities.  

Grading Criteria

CPEC is worth 75% of Course Grade.

Precepted Experience is worth 5% of course grade.

Health Teaching Experience is worth 5% of course grade.

Simulation 1 Telehealth/Virtual World is worth 5% of couse grade.

Simulation 2 Disaster Preparedness is worth 5% of course grade.

Clinical Discussion Forums are worth 5% of course grade.

The grading scale is:

     A   90-100

     B   80-89.9

     C   70-79.9

     D   60-69.9

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Attendance

\ 100% mandatory clinical attendance for course completion is required. 

Calendar

Additional Information

 The following clinical experiences will be assigned by the instructor:

• One eight (8) hour days of community nursing experience.
• Six (6) hours of a health teaching project experience
• The Evolve Specialty/Customized Exam is worth 5% of the classroom grade (Conversion score: %).

Please refer to the link below for resouces Amarillo college offers for our students.

http://www.actx.edu/resources