Basic Nursing Skills Syllabus for 2020-2021
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Instructor Information

Office Location

West Campus Jones Hall 260

Office Hours

Course Information

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Course

VNSG-1423-001 Basic Nursing Skills

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 and HITT 1305 Corequisites: VNSG 1136, VNSG 1138, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1260 and VNSG 1400

Course Description

Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings. Utilization of the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions.

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:

Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me

You can also contact 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

(4 sem hrs; 2 lec, 6 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Fundamental Skills and Concepts in Patient Care, 11th ed. Timby, Barbara K., Lippincott, 2014, Choice of: Tabers Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, FA Davis, OR Mosbys Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary.

Supplies

Skills kit purchased in West Campus bookstore.

Student Performance

Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings. Utilization of the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions. (4 sem hrs; 2 lec, 6 lab)

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

Adult and professional behavior is expected in the classroom.

  • Cell phones and audible pagers should be set to 'vibrate' and should not be answered during class.
  • Text messaging is not permitted during class time.
  • Students will not be allowed to use recording devices of any kind in the classroom - including tape recorders and /or video cameras.
  • Guidelines for receiving EMERGENCY calls will be given the first day of class.

Grading Criteria

A=90-100 B=80-89 C=75-79 D=60-74 F=Below 60 The following criteria will be used to determine your grade: 1. Must have a 75 average (C) or above to progress to clinical.

Tests and Make-Up Tests
 
Tests are computerized and will be taken in the nursing testing center and will be multiple choice questions. Make-up tests may be essay/short answer questions and must be taken within one week of the scheduled test. Make-up exams may result in a deduction of 10 points (this will be at the discretion of the instructor). Failure to notify instructor of a missed exam may result in a grade of 0 for that exam.
  1. Students who do not achieve a minimum passing score of at least 75% on a unit and/or module exam are required to meet with the instructor and/or tutor prior to the next scheduled exam. The purpose of this requirement is to help students improve in their critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and in test-taking techniques. The course syllabus and course student contract include this requirement. Students who do not complete required tutoring will receive a  deduction in points on that exam. 

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. 90% attendance in class is required to pass the course.

Calendar

Unit I

Chapter                                                                                            

1        Nursing Foundations                                                                    

4        Health and Illness                                                                        

5        Homeostasis and Stress                                                               

7        The Nurse Ct. Relationship                                                         

8        Client Teaching                                                                          

10      Asepsis (Medical Asepsis)                                                         

38      End-of-Life Care                                                                         

Unit II

Chapter                                                                                              

15      Nutrition                                                                                    

17      Hygiene                                                                                      

18      Comfort, Rest and Sleep                                                            

19      Safety                                                                                         

23      Body Mechanics                                                                        

24      Therapeutic Exercise                                                                  

26      Ambulatory Aids                                                                       

                            

                                  

Unit III

Chapter                                                                                              

9        Recording and Reporting                                                           

11      Admission, Discharge, and Transfer                                          

12      Vital Signs                                                                                 

20      Pain Management                                                                      

13      Physical Assessment                                                                  

                                 

Unit IV

Chapter                                                                                              

10      Surgical Asepsis                                                                        

22      Infection Control                                                                        

28      Wound Care                                                                               

 

Unit V

Chapter                                                                                              

21      Oxygenation                                                                              

36      Airway Management                                                                  

29      Gastrointestinal Intubation                                                        

31      Bowel Elimination        

Unit VI

Chapter                                                                                           

15     Fluid and Chemical Balance                                                                  

30     Urinary Elimination                                                                  

Additional Information

Student Grievance

Students may report grievances by following the proper chain of command.  First the student will contact: instructor, program director, Associate Dean of Health Sciences Kim Boyd 354-6060, Dean of Health Sciences Kim Crowley 354-6087, Associate VP of Academic Services Becky Burton 371-5122, and VP of Academic Affairs Dr. Tamara Clunis 371-5226.

 

Syllabus Created on:

08/18/20 10:29 AM

Last Edited on:

01/11/21 10:57 AM