Clinical-Mental Health Nursing Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Instructor Information
Instructor
Paul Hogue (Curriculum Vitae)Phone
8063546012Office Location
West Campus Jones Hall 291Office Hours
Course Information
Recording Policy
Disability Statement
Any student who, because of a disabling condition, may require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements should contact disAbility Services (Student Service Center room 119, phone 371-5436) as soon as possible.
Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
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Administrative Drop Policy
N/A
Student Withdrawal Procedures
N/A
Privacy Statement
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Course
RNSG-2161-001 Clinical-Mental Health Nursing
Prerequisites
Corequisite: RNSG 2213
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
(1 sem hr; 3 clinical)
Class Type
Hybrid
Syllabus Information
Textbooks
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\\ Varcarolis & Halter, 6th Ed. 2010, Saunders, Elsevier
\\ Deglan and Vallerand, Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses, 11th Davis, 2008
Supplies
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Student Performance
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\\ Member of the Profession
\\ 1. Incorporate an ethical-legal framework and applicable professional standards into the care of adults and families with behavioral disorders.
\\ 2. Evaluate own personal and professional development in psychiatric mental health nursing practice.
\\ 3. Participate in activities that promote the development and practice of psychiatric mental health nursing.
\\ Provider of Patient-Centered Care
\\ 1. Practice with increased confidence and skill to assist in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health of adult patients and families with behavioral disorders.
\\ 2. Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning to implement holistic patient-centered care for adults and families with behavioral disorders.
\\ 3. Integrate nursing concepts specific to meeting unique psychosocial needs of patients and families with behavioral disorders.
\\ 4. Demonstrate the principles of health teaching in the care of adults and families with behavioral disorders.
\\ 5. Utilize basic nursing skills in the care of patients with behavioral disorders.
\\ 6. Demonstrate compassionate behaviors and appropriate psychosocial communication skills in the care of diverse adults and families with behavioral disorders.
\\ 7. Utilize community resources in meeting the needs of adults and families with behavioral disorders.
\\ Patient Safety Advocate
\\ 1. Incorporate evidence-based practice data into the care of patients with behavioral disorders in order to promote safety and quality of care.
\\ 2. Apply knowledge of governmental and organizational requirements and professional standards relevant to the safety of patients with behavioral disorders.
\\ Member of the Healthcare Team
\\ 1. Participate with other disciplines to provide holistic patient-centered care to adults with behavioral disorders.
\\ 2. Demonstrate appropriate psychosocial communication skills with other healthcare team members providing care for adults with behavioral disorders.
\\ 3. Utilize information systems and technology to efficiently manage holistic patient-centered care for adult patients with behavioral disorders.
\\ 4. Assume the professional nursing role within the healthcare team while providing care to adults and families with behavioral disorders.
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Expected Student Behavior
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Grading Criteria
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- \ A=90-100, B=80-89, C=70-79, D=60-69, F=below 60 \
- \ 70% of the clinical grade is determined by the performance of clinical competencies on the clinical performance evaluation of competencies (CPEC). Competencies will be assigned a ‘3’, ‘2’, ‘1’, and ‘0’. A score of ‘0’ in one or more competencies will result in a clinical failure. Please see the CPEC guidelines in this course syllabus. \
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15% of the clinical grade is determined by the performance on
34 daily care plans. These care plans are submitted for grading, given a grade and feedback, which is applied the next care plan. Care plans must be submitted and graded, if not, then a clinical failure will be given. 4th care plan is to be turned in typed format. \
\ 15% of the clinical grade is determined by the performance on the ongoing interpersonal process form. Please see the guidelines and grading criteria in this course syllabus. Students must attend and participate in the clinical simulation experiences in order to pass RNSG 2161
Attendance
\ Attend 100% of clinical experiences. No more than 1 excused* absence will be permitted. That absence will be made up on a set day as designated by the course instructor. A clinical absence of more than 1 day will result in course failure. (*Planned events, vacations, & work schedules are not excused absences.)
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Additional Information
For those who may need assistance due to life circumstances this web site may assist you in your efforts. First Steps to Resources – Jordan Fajardo and the link is www.actx.edu/resources
Syllabus Created on:
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Last Edited on:
11/30/-1 12:00 AM