Clinical - Nursing Concepts II Syllabus for 2025-2026
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Course

RNSG-2262-001 Clinical - Nursing Concepts II

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, ENGL 1301, EDUC 1100, HITT 1205, RNSG 1216, RNSG 1128, RNSG 1430, RNSG 1161, RNSG 1201, any SPCH course Co-Requisites: RNSG 1433, RNSG 1125, RNSG 1126, PSYC 2301  

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 Resources Student 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

(2 sem hrs; 9 clinical)

Class Type

Clinical

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK:

• Course Manual for RNSG 1433 and RNSG 2262: available online
• Pearson Nursing: A Concept-based Approach to Learning; 4th Edition, Volumes 1, 2, and 3 

Access to a drug guide, pharmacology book, and laboratory manual. Please use information published between January 2020 until the present time.

Supplies

• Stethoscope, pen light, access to an up-to-date lab and drug reference. 

• Student Uniform - Royal Blue Scrub Top, Pant, & Jacket  (available for purchase at the Amarillo College bookstore). Nursing Patches for Uniform, AC Nursing Student Badge.

• Required Paperwork: Available online.

• Analog watch with a second hand

• Mobile Device Requirements (Chromebooks, iPads, and Android devices not supported)

Suggested Supplies:

• Clipboard (folding clipboards are allowed and encouraged), nursing scissors

Student Performance

As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory, concepts and skills involving
specialized material, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws and interaction within and
among political, economic, environmental, social and legal systems associated with the
particular occupation and the business/industry. Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety
practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and communicate in the applicable language of
the occupation and business or industry.

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)
SLO #1 Practice nursing within a legal and ethical framework
SLO #2 Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning to promote, maintain, and restore the health of patients and their families within communities across the developmental lifespan.
SLO #3 Students will utilize evidence-based data to reduce patient risks and promote a safe and quality patient-care environment
SLO #4 Students collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health-care team to promote and provide quality, holistic patient-centered care.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of RNSG 2262 : Clinical - Heathcare Concepts II-  the student will:

Member of the Profession

1. Describe the professional standards and an ethical-legal framework within the nurse’s legal scope of practice pertinent to caring for adult patients.
2. Identify personal accountability and professional responsibility to promote  professional development.
3. Discuss evidence-based practice data relevant to promote nursing competence in holistic care to adults.

Provider of Patient-Centered Care

1. Discuss interventions to assist in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health of the adult patient.
2. Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning skills to develop comprehensive, holistic patient-centered plans of care that address the unique needs of the adult patient.
3. Identify theoretical concepts and principles to meet the unique psycho-social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the adult patient.
4. Summarize principles of health teaching needs in the care of adults.
5. Identify basic nursing skills utilized in the care of the culturally diverse adult patient.
6. Outline effective compassionate behaviors and communication skills for providing care to diverse adult patients.
7. Identify community and in-patient resources in meeting the needs of diverse adult patients.

Patient Safety Advocate

1. Discuss evidence-based practice data from current literature that supports safe, quality nursing care to adults.
2. Outline governmental and organizational requirements and professional standards pertinent to safe care of adults.

Member of the Healthcare Team

1. Explain the professional nurse’s role in participating with other disciplines to provide holistic patient-centered care to adults.
2. Summarize appropriate communication skills to use while interacting with other health care team members caring for adult patients.
3. Explain ways that current technology can be utilized in the efficient management of holistic patient-centered care for adults.
4. Discuss the professional nursing role within the health care team while providing care to adults during local or global pandemics or health emergencies.

Students 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

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

Each student will adhere to the student handbook policies and procedures, the Amarillo College Nursing Honor Code Policy, Social Networking Policy, and all agency policies, including HIPAA. Any violation of these policies and procedures may result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program.

Students are to arrive on time and be prepared for the clinical setting with the appropriate supplies and materials.
 

Grading Criteria

Students will receive a formative evaluation weekly and at the midpoint of their clinical rotation. Students will receive a summative evaluation at the completion of their clinical rotation.

Definitions (ACEN, 2023):

“The use of assessment methods to gauge students’ comprehension and learning by comparing it against a standard or benchmark while learning is in progress (Formative) or at the completion of a learning experience, such as a unit or course (Summative).

Formative evaluation methods provide ongoing feedback to assist the student and faculty to identify the student’s strengths/weaknesses regarding learning achievement and target areas that need work.

Summative evaluation usually involves students receiving a grade that indicates their level of performance on an assignment, examination, and/or course that reflects learning achievement.”

GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE:

•  Overall grade scale: A = 89.5-100, B = 79.5-89.4, C = 74.5-79.44, D = 59.5 - 79.4, F = below 60

Final Grade:

• Work Based Learning Experience – Evaluation of Student Performance= 100%

Attendance

Students must complete 100% of all required clinical hours: clinical orientation, assignments, clinical hours and simulation.  Total Clinical Hours: 144.

Students are responsible for reporting to the assigned clinical area on time and being dressed according to the “Student Dress Code Policy for Clinical”.

Clinical experience is an essential component of the program. Absenteeism jeopardizes the opportunity for successful completion of the course. Clinical absences must be reported to the instructor before pre-clinical conference. Failure to notify the instructor before the pre-clinical conference may result in failure of the course. Students who arrive late to the clinical area may be asked to leave if the report has been missed or the arrival time is incongruent with providing appropriate patient care.

Clinical absences will be made up at the discretion of the instructor. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the respective instructor regarding make-up assignments. Failure to do so will fail to meet the course outcomes. After an illness, a physician's statement may be required.

Students that are not in compliance with the dress code and required supplies to the clinical site are sent home for the day.  Students must make-up the absence, and will also receive a clinical warning.

Calendar

Additional Information

Course Requirements

1. Achievement of at least 90% on the Level IV Dosage and Solution Exam.  The exam may be repeated twice prior to the clinical experience. Failing to pass this exam by the third attempt will result in the inability to attend the clinical experience and inability to meet the course competencies.
2. Students will not be allowed to participate in the clinical experience without current immunizations, TB skin testing, and American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all documentation is presented in a timely manner prior to the clinical experience. A Class II Clinical Warning will be issued for no documentation.
3. Completion of all required clinical hours.
4. Achievement of 75% or greater on the CPEC (a score of 0 in any clinical performance competency will result in a clinical failure). 
5. Submission of all required clinical assignments.
6. Completion of any student/instructor contracts, lab assignments, and clinical simulation activities.
7. Clinical - Nursing Concepts IV and Healthcare Concepts 4 must be taken concurrently and both courses must be satisfactorily completed in the same semester. 

Academic Grievances must follow chain of command:

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:

1. Instructor and Level II Lead: Marianne Jones 806-354-6028
2. ADN Program Director: Kerrie Young 806-467-3002
3. Dean/Division Committee: Kim Crowley 806-354-6087
4. Associate VP of Academic Affairs: Becky Burton 806-371-5122
5. VP of Academic Affairs: Dr. Frank Soby 806-345-5518