Clinical-Transition to Professional Nursing Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

RNSG-1261-001 Clinical-Transition to Professional Nursing

Prerequisites

<p>Corequisite: RNSG 1227</p>

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.

Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:

Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact your advisor, the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.

Hours

(2 sem hrs; 6 clinical)

Class Type

Clinical

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Required Textbooks:                        

Hinkle, J. L. & Cheever, K. H. (Eds.).  Brunner & Suddarth’s textbook of medical-surgical nursing (12^th ed, or

          newer).  Philadelphia:  Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins.

           ISBN 978-0-7817-8589-1

Vallerand, A. H., & Sanoski, C. A. (2013, or newer). Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses, (12^th ed or newer.),

           Philadelphia:  F. A. Davis.        

           ISBN 978-0-8036-2833-5

Leeuwen, A. & Bladh, M.  (2015).  Davis’s Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory nad

           Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications (6^th ed.).  Philadephia: F.A. Davis

           ISBN: 978-0-8036-4405-2

Supplies

Patient care equipment for physical assessment, tools for writing plans, documentation  and for organizing information and assignments

folder without brads for securing nursing notes and plans of care

Uniform per Student Dress code

Computer Requirements:

Clinical requirement- Mobile Device with Webcam, Maximum size 10 inch
System Requirements	Minimum	Recommended
Operating System	Windows 7, 8, or 10 Mac OSX 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, or 10.9	Windows 10 Mac OSX 10.7, 10.8, or 10.9
Processor	1 GHz processor	2 GHz or faster processor
Memory	2 GB of RAM	4 GB of RAM or higher
Monitor Resolution	1024 x 768	1024 x 768 or higher
Free Hard Disk Space	32 GB of free disk space	64 GB or higher of free space
Internet Connection	Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection with a consistent minimum speed of 1.5 Mbps.	Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection with a speed of 4 Mbps or higher
Internet Browser**	Respondus Lockdown Browser and IE8, IE9, Safari 4+, Chrome or Firefox	Respondus Lockdown Browser and Firefox
Java	Java is required to use Blackboard. Download Java.
Macromedia Flash Player	Flash is required to play videos within the Blackboard system. Download Flash

Student Performance

Makeup Policy:

There are no scheduled make-up days in clinical or simulation days in this clinical rotation, although special arrangements may be considered.

Behavioral Expectations Ground Rules:

 

See Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Student Handbook, Professional Conduct; American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, and Amarillo College Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Students are full partners in fostering an 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 clinical setting may result in a request for the offending student to leave the clinical area

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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

Per student contract each class and,

Refer to ADN Student Handbook (online) for dress codes and conduct expectations

Grading Criteria

1. Grading Criteria/Grade Scale:
   The following criteria will be used to determine your grade:
   • A = 90–100
   • B = 80 – 89
   • C =75 –79
   • D = 60 –74
   • F = below 60

2. 75% 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  "4", “3”, “2”, “1” , “0", “Yes” or “No”.    A score of “0” or “NO”  in one or more competencies will result in clinical failure.  Please see the CPEC Guidelines in the course manual. Compliance with online case studies assignments is essential for passing grade.
3. 20% of the clinical grade is determined by a written paper and class presentation for patient teaching or nursing practice.  The paper is to be submitted using current research in nursing to determine best practice/evidence based practice. The paper will be submitted only one time for grading.  Please see the Guidelines and Grading Criteria for this paper in the course manual.
4. 5% for Clinical Plans of Care (4 plans x 20 pts max  x .05)
5. More information will be given during the first day of clinical orientation.
6. Students must attend and participate in all clinical simulation experiences.
7. All students must access the on-line remediation through HESI Assessment after the course’s Evolve Specialty or Custom Exam. All students will 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 the Friday before the final exam. If it is not completed as assigned, the student will fail the course. 

Attendance

 

There is one scheduled make-up day at the end of  the clinical rotation. There are no make-up days for the simulation day.  

Calendar

Additional Information

Student Learning Outcomes:

     Member of the Profession

1.  Utilize an ethical-legal framework and professional standards in caring for adults.

2.  Utilize personal strengths to promote professional development in nursing practice.

3.  Implement quality nursing care practices for patients and families.

      Provider of Patient-Centered Care

4.  Function with increased confidence and skill to assist in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of heath of adult patients.

5.  Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning to provide holistic patient-centered care for adults.

6.  Apply nursing concepts specific to meeting unique psychosocial needs of adults.

7.  Demonstrate the principles of health teaching in the care of adults.

8.  Utilize basic nursing skills in the care of adults.

9.  Utilize compassionate behaviors and appropriate communication skills for providing care to diverse adults.

10.  Utilize community resources in meeting the needs of adults.

       Patient Safety Advocate

11.  Apply evidence-based practice data from current literature to provide safe, quality nursing care.

12.  Demonstrate knowledge of governmental and organizational accreditation requirements and professional standards to promote and ensure patient safety.

     Member of the Healthcare Team

13.  Participate with other disciplines to provide holistic patient-centered care to adults.

14.  Demonstrate appropriate communication skills while interacting with other health care team members in the care of adults.

15.  Utilize current technology in the efficient management of holistic patient-centered care for adults.

16.  Assume the professional nursing role within the health care team while providing care to adults.