Clinical-Advanced Concepts of Adult Health Syllabus for 2015-2016
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Course

RNSG-2262-001 Clinical-Advanced Concepts of Adult Health

Prerequisites

Corequisite: RNSG 2231

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

(2 sem hrs; 6 clinical)

Class Type

Clinical

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Required:

Alley and Johnson (2015-2016). Course Manuals for RNSG 2231 and RNSG 2262. ADN Department.

This is not available in the bookstore as it is published in the online course and available for students to print/download.

Sole, Kiein, Moseley. Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 6th Edition, St. Louis: Saunders Company, 2013. ISBN 978-1-4160-5656-0; the E-book version is allowed.

Jane. ECG Workout: Exercises in Arrhythmia Interpretation, 6th Edition, Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4511-1553-6

Suggested: Davis Drug Guide or Pharmacology book, intravenous medications guide, and laboratory manual. Please use information published between January 2009 until the present time.

 

 

Supplies

\ Stethoscope, pen light, RNSG 2231/2262 course manuals, updated lab and drug reference books. See the ADN Student Handbook for clinical dress code policy. Students are responsible for reading and understanding the policy prior to the first clas

Student Performance

\ COURSE OBJECTIVES:
\ Upon completion of RNSG 2262: Clinical - Advanced Concepts of Clinical Decision-Making;  the student will:

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1. \ Utilize an ethical-legal framework and applicable professional standards and requirements for nursing practice in critical care patient situations.
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2. \ Analyze own continuing competency needs in critical care nursing practice.
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3. \ Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for quality nursing care of critical care patients and promotion of critical care nursing practice.
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\ PROVIDER OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

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4. \ Function with increased autonomy to assist in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of the health of critically-ill patients and their families.
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5. \ Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning to implement holistic patient-centered care for critically-ill patients and their patient’s families.
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6. \ Apply nursing concepts specific to meeting the unique psychosocial needs of critically-ill patients and their families.
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7. \ Apply effective health teaching strategies in the care of critically-ill patients and their families.
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8. \ Utilize both basic and advanced nursing skills competently in the care of critically-ill patients.
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9. \ Demonstrate compassionate behaviors and appropriate communication skills in the care of diverse patients and their families within the critical care environment.
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10. \ Utilize available resources in meeting the needs of critically-ill patients and their families for comprehensive, quality care.
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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 critical care environments.
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12. \ Practice according to the regulations of the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Texas Board of Nursing Rules to promote and ensure patient safety in critical care environments.
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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 critical care environments.
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14. \ Communicate in an appropriate effective manner with other healthcare team members to accomplish holistic patient-centered care for critically-ill patients and their families.
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15. \ Utilize information systems and technology to efficiently manage holistic patient-centered care for critically-ill patients and families.
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16. \ Coordinate the nursing care of other team members in the critical care environment through effective assignment, delegation and supervision.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .

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

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

Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE:

The following criteria and grading scale will be used to determine the clinical grade.  Grades are NOT rounded in accordance with the Nursing Department Grading policy:  Ex 69.9 = 69.9 D; 89.9 = 89.9 B etc

1.    Clinical Performance Score – 100%

A = 90-100, B = 80-89, C = 75-79, D = 60-74, F = below 60.  Remember, grades are NO LONGER rounded.

                     You must have a cumulative score of 75% or higher to pass the course.                

       2.    In order to meet clinical competencies, all clinical absences must be made up in the clinical area.

 

Attendance

 Students must complete 100% of all required clinical hours.  Total Clinical Hours: 96
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Calendar

Additional Information

*All documentation for CPR and immunizations should be updated and complete by the first class day if they are expired.  Please bring documentation forms/CPR cards on first class day.

*Clinical days will be in week 4 &5 either days or evenings.  Assignment to clinical group will take place after the first classroom day.

 *The Clinical Experience will also include Clinical Simulation times which will be announced by instructor and placed on the Course Calendar. Clinical Simulation is required as part of the completion of the course.