Clinical-Advanced Concepts of Adult Health Syllabus for 2017-2018
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Course

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

Prerequisites

<p>Corequisite: RNSG 2231</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.

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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:

Alley and Johnson (2017-2018). 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, M. L., Klein, D. G., Moseley, M. J. (2017). Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 7th Edition, St. Louis: Saunders Company, 2013. ISBN 978-0-323-37703-4; the E-book version is allowed.

Huff, J. (2017). ECG Workout: Exercises in Arrhythmia Interpretation, 7th Edition, Philadelphia: Lippincott, 2011. ISBN 978-1-4698-9981-7

Suggested: Davis Drug Guide or Pharmacology book, intravenous medications guide, and laboratory manual. Please use the most current information published.

 

 

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 class day. It is available online within the AC ADN Program site.

Please do not bring electronic devics to the clinical areas unless approved by the Clinical Faculty. Cell phones and other devices are not permitted in the patient care areas as per the facility policies.

Student Performance

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

 

MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION

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

PROVIDER OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE

4. Function with increased autonomy to assist in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of the health of critically-ill patients and their families.
5. Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning to implement holistic patient-centered care for critically-ill patients and their patient’s families.
6. Apply nursing concepts specific to meeting the unique psychosocial needs of critically-ill patients and their families.
7. Apply effective health teaching strategies in the care of critically-ill patients and their families.
8. Utilize both basic and advanced nursing skills competently in the care of critically-ill patients.
9. Demonstrate compassionate behaviors and appropriate communication skills in the care of diverse patients and their families within the critical care environment.
10. Utilize available resources in meeting the needs of critically-ill patients and their families for comprehensive, quality care.

PATIENT SAFETY ADVOCATE

11. Utilize evidence-based practice data to improve the safety and quality of patient-centered care in critical care environments.
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.

MEMBER OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM

13. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide holistic patient-centered care in critical care environments.
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.
15. Utilize information systems and technology to efficiently manage holistic patient-centered care for critically-ill patients and families.
16. Coordinate the nursing care of other team members in the critical care environment through effective assignment, delegation and supervision.

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 NOT 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
 

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: Students will be assigned to a Thurs/Fri 9-hr rotation for 3 weeks.  Please make plans accordingly.  Clinical assignments are made and posted AFTER class starts and is done at the discretion of the Clinical Instructor of Record.

 *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.