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RNSG-2138-001 Professional Nursing Concepts IV
Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, ENGL 1301, EDUC 1100, HITT 1205, RNSG 1216, RNSG 1128, RNSG 1430, RNSG 1161, RNSG 1201, RNSG 1433, RNSG 2262, RNSG 1125, RNSG 1126, RNSG 1438, RNSG 2363, RNSG 1137, PSYC 2301, any SPCH course Pre or Co-req: Any Langu
Integration of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Synthesizes concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidence-based practice, leadership and management, patient-centered care, professionalism, teamwork, and collaboration through exemplars presented in the Health Care Concepts courses. Emphasizes concept of quality improvement and introduces health policy. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach.
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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.
(1 sem hr; 1 lec, 1 lab)
Hybrid
Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning, Volume 1, 4th edition, Published by Pearson, 2023
Nursing: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning, Volume 2, 4th edition, Published by Pearson, 2023
Clinical Nursing Skills: A Concept-Based Approach to Learning, Volume 3, 4e, Published by Pearson, 2023
Texas Board of Nursing. Nursing Practice Act, Nursing Peer Review, & Nurse Licensure Compact. (2021). Available at https://www.bon.texas.gov/pdfs/law_rules_pdfs/nursing_practice_act_pdfs/NPA2021.pdf
Texas Board of Nursing. Rules and Regulations relating to Nurse Education, Licensure, and Practice. (2022). Available at https://www.bon.texas.gov/pdfs/law_rules_pdfs/rules_regulations_pdfs/April%202022%20Rules%20and%20Regulations.pdf
Optional: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts. (2022). Chippewa Valley Technical College. Ernstmeyer, K. and Christman, E. (Eds.). XanEdu. ISBN 13: 978-1-73491-419-1. Available at https://wtcs.pressbooks.pub/nursingmpc/
Computer/Mobile Device Requirements
This is a hybrid course, combining AC Connect and in-class content
presentations. Reliable internet access is necessary to complete course
requirements. Students are required to have regular, reliable access to a
computer with a stable internet connection. Classroom meetings will also be via Zoom. It is necessary to have a camera and microphone on your computer. If not please let your instructor.
Analyze the roles of the professional nurse within a health care delivery system; apply principles leadership and management utilizing a systematic problem-solving process and critical thinking skills to plan care for patients and their families; examine the factors impacting nursing and healthcare.
COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management course, the student will:
Integrate the attributes and roles of the professional nurse into practice; use clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice outcomes as the basis for decision-making and comprehensive, safe patient-centered care; integrate princinples of quality improvement and safety into nursing practice; justify decisions based on legal-ethical parameters for professional nursing practice; and engage in effective professional collaboration in deliver of healthcare for quality patient outcomes.
Member of the Profession
1.Discuss nursing practice within ethical-legal frameworks and according to professional standards and requirements in the management of adult patient care situations.
2.Acknowledge responsibility and accountability for continuing competence in nursing practice.
3.Identify activities and processes that demonstrate responsibility and accountability for quality nursing care and the promotion of the nursing profession.
Provider of Patient-Centered Care
4.Develop plans to assist in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of the health of patients and their families along the developmental lifespan.
5.Articulate methods of using a systemic process and clinical reasoning to provide holistic care to multiple patients and their families.
6.Describe nursing concepts specific to meeting unique psychosocial needs of multiple patients and their families.
7.Formulate effective health teaching strategies to promote, maintain, and restore health with patients and families.
8.Discuss the basic and advanced nursing skills that are required to competently care for patients and families.
9.Distinguish compassionate behaviors and appropriate communication skills in the care of diverse patients and their families.
10.Select appropriate resources available to meet the needs of multiple patients and their families for comprehensive, quality care.
Patient Safety Advocate
11.Discuss the role of evidence-based practice data in improving the quality and safety of patient centered care
12.Discuss regulations of the Texas Nursing Practice Act and rules of the Texas Board of Nursing that promote and ensure patient safety.
Member of the Healthcare Team
13.Describe approaches to collaboratively work within interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide holistic, patient-centered care in a cost effective manner.
14.Identify appropriate communication techniques within healthcare teams to accomplish holistic patient-centered care for multiple patients and their families.
15.Evaluate strategies to utilize available information systems and technology to efficiently manage holistic patient-centered care for multiple patients and their families.
16.Discuss effective assignment, delegation, and supervision of team members in the coordination of nursing care.
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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".
Students are full partners in fostering a classroom environment which is conductive to learning. 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.
See “Professional Conduct” and the “ANA Code of Ethics” in the A.D.N. Student Handbook, and “Student Conduct and Responsibilities” in the A.C. Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Zoom Etiquette for Students
To ensure a successful zoom classroom meeting, and engage in a productive learning environment, please keep the following “do’s and don’ts” in mind:
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Assignments
AC Connect assignments and quizzes will not be accepted after the due date unless previous arrangements have been made with the course instructor. Any AC Connect assignments and quizzes not submitted by the due date and without notice will be given a zero.
Formatting and Submission Guidelines
Formatting and submission guidelines are available in assignment rubrics.
Attendance
Consistent attendance is mandatory, and attendance will be recorded during every in-class lecture. Attendance and Participation are counted as part of your grade. You will receive a 0 or 100 for attendance.
GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE:
Evaluation
Grading Criteria
Graded Item | Weight |
Attendance/Particpation | 5% |
Concept Analysis Maps | 10% |
Prioritization and Delegation Activity | 10% |
Quizzes | 15% |
Final Project | 20% |
Academic Portfolio | 40% |
Grading Scale
A = 89.50-100%
B = 79.50-89.49%
C = 74.5-79.49%
D = 59.5-74.49%
F = below 59.5
Rounding of Grades
The final course average will be rounded to the tenth place. For example, a course average of 79.50% would be rounded to a B. Additional examples of final course averages rounded to the correct letter grade include:
74.62% will be rounded to a letter grade of C
74.38% will be rounded to a letter grade of D
79.77% will be rounded to a letter grade of B
79.499% will be rounded to a letter grade of C
89.87% will be rounded to a letter grade of A
89.478% will be rounded to a letter grade of B
There will be no rounding of individual assignment, quiz, or examination scores earned during a semester.
Attendance/Participation and Concept Maps will be graded as a 0 or 100. There is not a grading ruberic for those two content areas.
Consistent attendance and participation is mandatory. Attendance will be taken during zoom class, in-class lectures, and by participation in activities.
Week 1 – Intro to Class, Evidence Based Practice (Quick Review) and Managing Care Part 1
Week 2 – Managing Care Part 2
Week 3 – Cultural Competence & Safety
Week 4 – Health Policy
Week 5 – Quality Improvement
Week 6 – Ethical and Legal Practice
Week 7 – Research Project
Week 8 – Completion of Research Project
Academic Grievances
A student who has a grievance concerning an academic course in which he or she is enrolled should make an appeal in the following order to the:
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08/17/24 4:53 PM