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VNSG-1423-001 Basic Nursing Skills
Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 and HITT 1305 Corequisites: VNSG 1136, VNSG 1138, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1260 and VNSG 1400
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.
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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
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(4 sem hrs; 2 lec, 6 lab)
On Campus Course
Ford - Lippincott CoursePoint Enhanced for Ford's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology 12E. LVN Digital Bundle, 9781975242527
Choice of: Tabers Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, FA Davis, OR Mosbys Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary.
Skills kit purchased in Campus bookstore.
Demonstrate safe and competent basic nursing skills; describe how each step of the nursing process and clinical judgement model relates to nursing care; and discuss the implementation of basic nursing skills in a variety of health care settings. (Entry Level Competencies of Texas Graduates of Vocational Nursing Programs)
4 sem hrs; 2 lab
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The Vocational Nursing Program is an adult program. Adult and professional behavior is expected in both the classroom and clinical areas. Cell phones should be turned off while in class, out of eyesight, and off of desktops during lectures. Text messaging is not allowed in the classroom. These devices are disruptive; do not answer calls or texts during class. Should there be a family situation/emergency that requires your attention, please inform your instructor before class. Students are expected to participate in all activities. Assigned reading should be completed with the module, attend lectures to supplement the reading, and complete ATI assignments to be successful.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, not only in interaction with patients, but also with peers, faculty, and staff. Students represent the Department of Nursing and the nursing profession; thus, students assume responsibilities toward society. These responsibilities are delineated in the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses Practice Standards and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2015. The statements of the code and their interpretation provide guidance for nurses’ behavior in relation to carrying out nursing responsibilities within the framework of ethical decision-making.
Each student will adhere to the Civility Statement, Student Handbook Policies and Procedures, the Amarillo College VN Honor Code Policy, and the Social Networking Policy. Any violation of these policies and procedures may result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program.
You may not record class with audio or video recording equipment (phones) without permission; if permission is granted, you agree only to use said recordings for your own personal, educational purposes and will not reproduce, distribute or publicly post the recordings without your instructor’s permission.
Instructors are available for assistance during office hours. Professional communication may be conducted through e-mail or in person.
Family and friends are not to visit students while in the classroom or clinical area. Because of concerns of cross-contamination and risk of injury, students are not to visit family or friends on other clinical units. This includes any clinical or class time on campus or at clinical partner sites.
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:
Must have 75 average (C) and pass all skills labs to pass the course.
There will be 5 unit exams.
Grading Scale:
5 Module Exams = 75%
Quizzes= 10%
Assignments= 7.5%
Skills = 7.5%
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 80%. Additional examples of final course averages rounded to the tenth place include:
There will be no rounding of individual assignment, quiz, or examination scores earned during a semester. This includes all didactic (classroom and online) and clinical scores as well as ATI Specialty Exam scores. For example, a 79.50% Module exam score will not be rounded to 80% and a Module Exam score of 79.499% will not be rounded to 79%.
Students who do not achieve a minimum passing score of at least 75% on an exam are required to meet with the instructor and/or a tutor prior to the next scheduled exam. Remediation is required to help students improve their critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and in test-taking techniques. Both the course syllabus and student contract include this requirement. Students who do not complete the required tutoring will receive a 5-point deduction on the exam. The next exam cannot be completed until this requirement is met.
The instructor may schedule test review. These reviews must occur within one week of that exam. Previous exams will not be reviewed.
Students may also be required to complete a Required Remediation Assignment prior to taking the next exam. The instructor will notify the student of the Assignment and the due date for the assignment. The next exam cannot be completed until this requirement is met.
SKILLS LAB
Skills lab and return demonstrations are conducted in the Nursing Resource Center (NRC). Students must login and wear their clinical uniform when in the NRC for labs and return demonstrations. Students will perform return demonstrations of skills in the NRC with an instructor. Students will perform return demonstrations of skills in the NRC with an instructor. The student must pass all skills labs to pass the course. Upon skills failure, it is the student's responsibility to schedule remediation with NRC staff prior to leaving the NRC. Remediation cannot be completed on the same day as the failed skill. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule the second-attempt check-off with their care group leader. Time is limited in this course; remediation and second-attempt must be scheduled within one week of the failed attempt; failure to complete this requirement will result in a zero (0) for the skill. All skills must be completed successfully before clinical orientation. Two failed attempts at a single skill will result in a failure of this course.
Grades will be earned on each skill. Skills Check-off grades will be the following:
1st attempt pass: 100
2nd attempt pass: 75
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement, and mandated hours are required by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. 90% attendance of classroom lecture is required. Classroom content is 96 hours which allows a student to miss 10 hours of classroom content. Attendance contracts will be given to students who miss class. If more than 5 hours of classroom content is missed, students will receive a deduction of 5 points on the upcoming exam and potential failure for the course. Students should expect to be in class, lab, or clinical for 8 hours daily.
Unit I
Chapter
1: Nursing Foundations
4: Health and Illness
5: Homeostasis and Stress
7: The Nurse-Client Relationship
8: Client Teaching
38: End-of-Life Care
15: Nutrition
17: Hygiene
18: Comfort, Rest and Sleep
19: Safety
23: Body Mechanics
24: Therapeutic Exercise
26: Ambulatory Aids
Unit II
Chapter
10: Asepsis
22: Infection Control
28: Wound Care
Chapter III
9: Recording and Reporting
11: Admission, Discharge, and Transfer
12: Vital Signs
20: Pain Management
13: Physical Assessment
Unit IV
Chapter
15: Fluid and Chemical Balance
30: Urinary Elimination
Unit V
Chapter
21: Oxygenation
36: Airway Management
29: Gastrointestinal Intubation
31: Bowel Elimination
Student Grievance
Students may report grievances by following the proper chain of command. First the student will contact: instructor Camille Graves 354-6011 or Liz Maciel 354-6030, program director Aaron Gann 354-3694, 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.
INSTRUCTORS
Liz Maciel BSN, RN
Office: Jones Hall 273
Office hours: Posted, Available by appointment
Class days: M-F
Phone: 345-6030
E-mail: lizmaciel@actx.edu
Camille Graves
Office: Jones Hall 272
Office Hours: Posted, Available by appointment
Class days: M-F
Phone: 354-6011
E-mail: camille.graves@actx.edu
REQUIRED LAB & CLINICAL HOURS:
64 hours of lab and clinical are required in this course. 25 hours are used for skills lab time. The student must fulfill 39 hours of lab hours. Failure to complete and document the 39 hours will result in failure of the course.
Activities that qualify include:
ATI: Time that students are logged in to ATI working on skills modules.
PrepU: Time that students are logged into CoursePoint working on assignments.
Skills Practice: Time spent in the NRC to practice skills.
Active learning activities
Other activities as designated by the instructor.
SKILLS LAB
Skills lab and return demonstrations are conducted in the Nursing Resource Center (NRC). Students must login and wear their clinical uniform when in the NRC for labs and return demonstrations. Students will perform return demonstrations of skills in the NRC with an instructor. The student must pass all skills labs to pass the course. Upon skills failure, it is the student's responsibility to schedule remediation with NRC staff before leaving the NRC. Remediation cannot be completed on the same day as the failed skill. It is the student’s responsibility to schedule the second-attempt check-off with their care group leader. Time is limited in this course; remediation and second-attempt must be scheduled within one week of the failed attempt; failure to complete this requirement will result in a zero (0) for the skill. All skills must be completed successfully before clinical orientation. Two failed attempts at a single skill will result in a failure of this course.
Grades will be earned on each skill. Skills Check-off grades will be the following:
1st attempt pass: 100
2nd attempt pass: 75
COURSE WORK
In order to succeed in this course, there will be required assignments. Assignments must be hand-written (unless otherwise specified) and submitted to the appropriate drop box in Blackboard. Typed assignments will not be accepted unless specified. Typed assignments must be compatible with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, etc.). Any submission that is incompatible with the campus computer system will not be accepted and will result in a zero for the assignment.
If assignments are not completed by the closing date, you will receive a zero for that specific assignment. Students will be provided with a list of required ATI units. The student must achieve a 90% on all ATI assignments to receive credit. In order to receive full benefits from these modules, students must spend at least 30 minutes per module. Insufficient time will not receive credit.
Students are required to do their own individual work. There may be no sharing of answers for ATI. Students are not to write down questions or answers for either of these programs. Students may not take screenshots of any questions for either of these programs. Any cheating in any form will not be tolerated and can result in course failure.
If there are problems accessing and/or working within PrepU or ATI, the student must contact ATI helpdesk. It is the student’s responsibility to inform the instructor prior to the due date, explain the problem, and include the ticket number given by the helpdesk.
PARTICIPATION
There will be active learning activities in class. Participation is required. Active learning may include group work. These activities are structured to provide a deeper understanding of the material and gain experience with collaboration. Collaboration is a necessary skill for nurses to provide safe care.
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism is defined as the following: the use of someone else’s exact word(s) that are neither quoted nor cited; paraphrasing someone else’s words without citing them; or citing someone else’s research without citing it.
Copying any part of another student’s work and submitting it as original work is plagiarism. Plagiarism may receive a penalty of zero. Submitting work that another student completed for you is plagiarism, as well as completing work for another student.
QUIZZES, TESTS, AND MAKE-UP TESTS
There will be quizzes throughout the course to enhance the learning of skills and related material.
Student Testing Policy
Specific to Testing and the Testing Center:
A student will:
A student will maintain honesty by:
Student Responsibilities During Test Review/Remediation
Security measures will be taken during tests, between testing times, and during test reviews.
Make-up tests may be essay/short answer questions and must be taken within one week of the scheduled test. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule the make-up test. Make-up exams may result in a deduction of 5 points (this will be at the instructor's discretion). Failure to notify the instructor via email prior to a missed exam may result in a grade of 0 for that exam.
REQUIRED TUTORING POLICY
The West Campus Tutoring Center is located in Building D. The center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The telephone number is: 354-6020. The Tutoring Center is open to all nursing students. Any student may schedule an appointment at the center regardless of their academic progress in a course.
Students who do not achieve a minimum passing score of at least 75% on an exam are required to meet with the instructor and/or a tutor prior to the next scheduled exam. Remediation is required to help students improve their critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and test-taking techniques. Both the course syllabus and student contract include this requirement. The next exam cannot be completed until this requirement is met.
Students may also be required to complete a Required Remediation Assignment prior to taking the next exam. The instructor will notify the student of the Assignment and the due date for the assignment. The next exam cannot be completed until this requirement is met.
AMARILLO COLLEGE TUTORING FOR SUCCESS POLICY
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE (ATI)
ATI assessments will be done throughout the semester. These assessments are utilized to establish readiness for the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX). All students will be required to complete the focused review based on the results of these assessments.
The Focused Review must be completed by the due date listed on the respective course calendar(s) in which the student is enrolled. If the focused review is not completed, then the student will not be allowed to sit for the Final Exam and will receive a grade of zero (0) for the Final Exam. Please see the ATI grading and focused review requirement table below:
ATI GRADING TABLE/Focused Review Time:
Level | Conversion Score (%) | Focused Review Time |
|---|---|---|
Level 3 | 100 | 1 hour |
Level 2 | 88 | 2 hours |
Level 1 | 75 | 3 hours |
Below Level 1 | 65 | 4 hours |
CLASS SCHEDULE
Students will receive a class schedule on the first day of class. The schedule is subject to change.
SYLLABUS STATEMENT
Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for the 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.
Anything not covered in this course manual can be found in the Vocational Nursing Student Handbook, and/or the corresponding Online Course Syllabus.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The student will:
Explain that caring is the essence of nursing and is to be extended to all patients.
Acknowledge the diversity of patients and adapt to meet the needs of each individual across the developmental lifespan.
Acquire knowledge of basic nursing skills and understand the theoretical concepts that underpin those skills.
Demonstrate competency of basic nursing skills using clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice standards.
Develop communication with the interdisciplinary team, patients, families, and peers.
Comprehend the fiscal accountability of nurses.
Work collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
Use technology and the written chart to document nursing information.
Practice nursing in a safe, ethical manner.
Learn to advocate for patients and families.
Devote themselves to lifelong learning.
COURSE CONCEPTS:
These concepts are threaded throughout the nursing curriculum:
Advocate
Caring
Communication
Clinical Reasoning
Collaboration
Diversity
Developmental Lifespan
Ethical Practice
Evidence-Based Practice
Fiscal Accountability
Health Maintenance/Promotion
Health Restoration
Informatics/Technology
Lifelong Learning
Quality
Safety
Practice Competency
Chapter Page
1 Nursing Foundations 2
4 Health and Illness 48
5 Homeostasis and Stress 59
7 The Nurse-Client Relationship 90
8 Client Teaching 103
38 End-of-Life Care 840
Skills:
Chapter Page
15 Nutrition 278
17 Hygiene 344
18 Comfort, Rest and Sleep 374
19 Safety 400
23 Body Mechanics 496
24 Therapeutic Exercise 523
26 Ambulatory Aids 567
Skills:
Unit III
Chapter Page
10 Asepsis 132
22 Infection Control 475
28 Wound Care 643
Skills:
Unit IV
Chapter Page
9 Recording and Reporting 113
11 Admission, Discharge, and Transfer 162
12 Vital Signs 183
20 Pain Management 422
13 Physical Assessment 226
Skills:
Unit V
Chapter Page
16 Fluid and Chemical Balance 302
30 Urinary Elimination 674
Skills:
Unit VI
Chapter Page
21 Oxygenation 445
36 Airway Management 810
29 Gastrointestinal Intubation 643
31 Bowel Elimination 707
Skills:
TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING DIFFERENTIATED ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (DECS)
I. Member of the Profession:
A. Function within the nurse’s legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the employing health care institution or practice setting.
B. Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care provided to patients and their families.
C. Contribute to activities that promote the development and practice of vocational nursing.
D. Demonstrate responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develop insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning.
II. Provider of Patient-Centered Care:
A. Use clinical reasoning and established evidence-based policies as the basis for decision-making in nursing practice.
B. Assist in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families based on the interpretation of health-related data.
C. Report data to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/ outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team.
D. Provide safe, compassionate, basic nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs through a supervised, directed scope of practice.
E. Implement aspects of the plan of care within legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of patient factors.
F. Identify and report alterations in patient responses to therapeutic interventions in comparison to expected outcomes.
G. Implement teaching plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well-defined health learning needs.
H. Assist in the coordination of human, information, and material resources in providing care for assigned patients and their families.
III. Patient Safety Advocate:
A. Demonstrate knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing Rules that emphasize safety, as well as all federal, state, and local government and accreditation organization safety requirements and standards.
B. Implement measures to promote quality and a safe environment for patients, self, and others.
C. Assist in the formulation of goals and outcomes to reduce patient risks.
D. Obtain instruction, supervision, or training as needed when implementing nursing procedures or practices.
E. Comply with mandatory reporting requirements of the Texas Nursing Practice Act.
F. Accept and make assignments that take into consideration patient safety and organizational policy.
IV. Member of the Health Care Team:
A. Communicate and collaborate with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in the planning, delivery, and coordination of patient-centered care to assigned patients.
B. Participate as an advocate in activities that focus on improving the health care of patients and their families.
C. Participate in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources that facilitate continuity of care, and ensure confidentiality.
D. Communicate and collaborate in a timely manner with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote and maintain the optimal health status of patients and their families.
E. Communicate patient data using technology to support decision-making to improve patient care.
F. Assign nursing care to LVNs or unlicensed personnel based upon an analysis of patient or unit needs.
G. Supervise nursing care provided by others for whom the nurse is responsible.
Adopted - 10/2010, reviewed 4/2016, reviewed 5/2018, 8/2019, reviewed 8/21
PROGRAM OUTCOMES BY LEVEL
Level I
The novice Vocational nursing student as a member of the profession will:
Demonstrate basic knowledge of the LVN scope of practice, Nurse Practice Act, and the Rules and Regulations of the Nursing profession.
Act in a responsible manner and accept responsibility for nursing care provided to patients and families.
Exhibit characteristics of professional behavior such as truth, honesty, judgment, integrity and human dignity.
Begin to understand use of basic technology/informatics associated with Healthcare delivery.
The novice Vocational nursing student as a Provider of Patient Centered Care will:
Demonstrate understanding of the Nursing Process and its implications to nursing care.
Discuss health and illness of patients and families across the lifespan.
Develop effective communication skills with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
Implement aspects of care related to pharmacotherapeutic agents.
The novice Vocational nursing student as a Patient Safety Advocate will:
Identify and promote a safe care environment for patients and families.
Recognize and report unsafe practice.
Integrate measures that promote patient safety.
The novice Vocational Nursing student as a Member of the Healthcare Team will:
Understand the role of the LVN as a member of the interdisciplinary Healthcare team.
Advocate for patient’s rights and responsibilities.
Use evidence-based practice as a guide for quality improvement to support best outcomes.
Maintain confidentiality.
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