Introduction to Nursing Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

RNSG-1309-001 Introduction to Nursing

Prerequisites

Corequisites: RNSG 1105 and RNSG 1301

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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Hours

(3 sem hr; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

  

Course Manual for RNSG 1309 Introduction to Nursing

Potter, Perry, Stockert, & Hall, Fundamentals of Nursing  8th Ed., Elsevier- Mosby, 2013.

Silvestri & Silvestri, Strategies for Test Success 2nd Ed.,Elsevier- Saunders, 2014.

Suggested Textbooks

Ochs, Study Guide for Fundamentalas of Nursing (Potter &Perry), 8th Ed. Elsevier- Mosby, 2013

Taber’s  Cyclopedia Medical Dictionary, 22nd Ed., F. A. Davis, 2013.

Mosby’s Medical and Nursing and Allied Health Dictionary, 8^th ed., Mosby, 2009.

Supplies

No supplies available

Student Performance

  

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Student Performance/Learning Outcomes

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The student will identify concepts for the provision of nursing care; describe the roles of the nurse in the delivery of comprehensive care; describe the use of a systematic problem-solving process; and utilize critical thinking skills.

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Course Student Learning Outcomes

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Member of a profession:

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1. Identify an ethical-legal framework and applicable professional standards of nursing practice.

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2. Identify avenues for personal and professional development in nursing practice.

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3. Describe characteristics of quality nursing care and ways to promote the nursing profession.

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Provider of Patient-Centered Care:

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4. Acquire foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to assist in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health of patients and their families.

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5. Identify components of a systematic process and clinical reasoning required to provide holistic patient-centered care.

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6. Identify basic psychosocial and common cultural needs of patients and families.

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7. Identify the basic priniciples of health teaching for patients and families.

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8. Demonstrate competency in the performance of basic nursing skills in a laboratory setting.

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9. Discuss compassionate behaviors and appropriate communication skills for the care of diverse patients and families.

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10. Identify the role of community resources in meeting the needs of patients and families for comprehensive, quality care.

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Patient Safety Advocate

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11. Explain the relationship of evidence-based practice to safety and quality in patient care.

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12. Identify federal, state, and local governmental requirements for patient safety.

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Member of the HealthCare Team

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13. Identify the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse in providing holistic patient centered care.

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14. Recognize appropriate communication skills for interacting with other health care team members.

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15. Identify the various types of technology used in patient care.

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16.Identify the role of the professional nurse in coordination of holistic patient-centered care.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

  

Behavioral Expectations/Classroom Ground Rules

See A. D. N. Student Handbook Professional Conduct,  ANA Code of Ethics, and Amarillo Student Rights and Responsibilities.

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.

Medical Insurance Coverage

The Affordable Care Act requires that all U. S. citizens and legal residents have medical insurance coverage. If accidental injury occurs, students are required to file a claim with their personal insurance company. The Hartford insurance policy,currently in place at Amarillo College, is an accident policy that provides coverage over and above any other valid and collectible insurance held by the student.

Required Tutoring 

Students who not achieve a passing score of 75% on a module exam are required to meet with the course instructor, attend prescribed tutoring sessions, and return the completed prescription verified by the tutor’s signature. Any student that does not complete required tutoring will not be allowed to take the course’s next module exam and will earn a grade of zero (0) for that exam. 

Course Requirements

1. A 75% or above combined average from module examinations, the second EVOLVE specialty exam, and the course final examination.
2. Must attend 90% of all scheduled classroom hours.
3. Completion of the EVOLVE Fundamental Specialty examinations and remediation.
4. All students must access the on-line remediation through HESI assessment after the 1^st course EVOLVE specialty exam. All students will develop an individual study packet, and review all areas designated as needing improvement. Completion of remediation and development of a student packet is due by the Friday before the 2^nd scheduled specialty exam. See student Professional Contract for required remediation hours. If it is not completed as assigned, then the student will fail the course due to failure to complete this requirement.
5. Completion of the end of course and/or faculty evaluations.
6. Satisfactory completion of any student/instructor contracts.
7. All students are required to attend one tutoring session (1 hour) prior to the first module exam.
8. All student achieving a score of less than 75% of a module exam are required to attend prescribed tutoring sessions prior to the next module exam. Any student that does not complete prescribed tutoring will not be allowed to take the next module exam and will earn a grade of zero (0) for that exam.
9. Completion of all required assignments including: EVOLVE Case Studies; Nutrition Worksheet, and the Cultural Assignment by their respective due dates.
10. Failure to complete any of the course requirements will result in a grade of “F” for the course.

Grading Criteria

  

Grading Criteria/Grade Scale

The following criteria will be used to determine your grade:

1. A = 90-100; B = 80-89; C = 75-79; D = 60-74; F = below 60.There will be no rounding of grades. Example: a 79.8 will be a "C" not a "B".
2. Average of the Module Examinations (4) = 75% of the course grade 
3. Final Examination = 20% of the course grade
4. EVOLVE Fundamental Specialty Examination - Two examinations will be given during the semester. All students must access the online remediation through HESI Assessment after the course's specialty exam. All students wil develop an individualized study packet, and review all areas designated as needing improvement. Completion of remediation and development of a study packet is due by Friday before the scheduled second Specialty Exam.  If it is not completed as assigned, then the student will fail the course because of a failure to complete this requirement. The conversion score from the second EVOLVE exam will count as 5% of the final course grade. 
5. Make up examinations must be taken within the same week of the missed exam, and could consist of both essay and multiple choice questions. 
6. All students must attend one tutoring session prior to the first module exam. 
7. Students who do not achieve a passing score of 75% on any module exam are required to meet with the course instructor, attend prescribed tutoring sessions, and return the completed prescription verified by the tutor’s signature. Any student that does not complete required tutoring will not be allowed to take course’s next module exam and will earn a grade of zero (0) for that exam. 

NOTE: The course grade is determined by the module examinations, the final examination, the second EVOLVE Specialty exam, and successful completion of all of the course requirements. 

Attendance

  

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Attendance Policy

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Regular attendance is required for successful completion of the course.  Less than 90% attendance may result in failure of the course. Students are required to notify faculty in advance of class absence.

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Additional Information

  

Course Description

Overview of nursing and the role of the professional nurse as provider in patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession.  Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values with a legal/ethical framework.  This course lends itself to a blocked approach. (3 sem hours; 3 lec, 1 lab)