Introduction to Nursing Syllabus for 2021-2022
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Course

RNSG-1309-002 Introduction to Nursing

Prerequisites

Corequisites: RNSG 1105 and RNSG 1301

Course Description

Overview of nursing and the role of the professional nurse as provider in patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values with a legal/ethical framework.  This courses lends itself to a blocked approach.

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

(3 sem hr; 3 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION:
The Introduction Level Nursing students accepted into the Traditional ADN Program will be REQUIRED to attend the New Nursing Student Orientation day the Monday prior to our first week of classes.

Dates and Times:
Fall Date: Monday August 16, 2022
Spring Date: Monday January 10, 2022
Location: AC West Campus Lecture Hall
Time: 0900-1530

You will need your books, computers, printed contracts for Pharmacology, and your Evolve computer access code bought with your Evolve book bundle (see supplies and book list below).

Potter, Perry, Stockert, Hall, Fundamentals of Nursing, 10th ed., Mosby -Elsevier, 2016; Elsevier - CS: Essentials (eCommerce); Silvestri - Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Exam, 7e

Evolve Textbook and Supply bundle Information Prepared exclusively for the students of Amarillo College

Go to the CAMPUS BOOKSTORE AND SAVE
Your course materials have been combined in a discounted package to save you time and money.

The book store will have your book/code care resources listed under:

SP22 AmarilloCollege_ADN_Intro_P+E

• CP ISBN:  9780323926843

Package includes:
McCuistion - Pharmacology 10th edition text book
Silvestri - Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination 8e (DIGITAL access code card)
Elsevier ‐ Clinical Skills: Essentials Collection (CSE)) - online Evolve student resources
Potter - Fundamentals of Nursing 10th edition text book (Intro to Nursing textbook)

Package includes FREE Evolve Student Resources with codes from textbook inside covers.

Need Help? Contact us or visit http://evolvesupport.elsevier.com for support.

Additional Suggested Resources:

1. Any Nursing Care Plan Book
2. Any Medical Terminology Dictionary (Tabers is the best and most used in Nursing)
3. Any Laboratory & Diagnostic Test Reference

 

COMPLIO Requirements:
Students must have their Complio account open and all program requirements completed to attend the 1st class day.  Please contact the Nursing Office staff if you need more information on the Complio account or program requirement informtion. 
Office: Jones Hall, 2nd floor main lobby area
Phone: 806-354-6010

Supplies

Nursing Supply Kit from the AC WSC Bookstore

Royal Blue nursing uniform including top, pants, lab jacket, 2 ADN program patches (See dress code in course manual for details).
Be aware that color lots and descriptions have changed. There is a New Royal (which is fine) and a Galaxy Blue (which is NOT accepted).  Please contact Mrs. Young for further uniform information. We will also go over this information in New Student Orientation for our Intro level students.

Stethoscope (from your RNSG 1105 Skills blue bag)

Sphygmomanometer (from your RNSG 1105 Skills blue bag)

Computer: laptop or tablet with webcam.  (See system requirements)

Computer Requirements

RNSG 1309 Green supply bag: This bag will be needed for our Wound Care and Skin Care lab during the semester. It is available in the AC Bookstore located on Washington St, CUB building.

Student Performance

Students Performance/ Learning Outcomes

Member of a Profession:
1. Identify an ethical-legal framework and applicable legal scope of practice in professional standards.

2. Identify avenues for personal accountability and professional responsibility in nursing practice.

3. Describe characteristics of quality nursing care and ways to promote the nursing competence in holistic care.

Provider of Patient-Centered Care:

4. Acquire foundational, culturally sensitive knowledge required to assist the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health on patients and families.

5. Identify components of a systematic process and clinical reasoning required to provide holistic patient-centered care, including vulnerable patient populations.

6. Identify basic psychosocial and cultural needs of patients and families.

7. Identify the basic principles of health teaching for patients and families in vulnerable populations.

8. Demonstrated competency in the performance of basic nursing skills in a laboratory setting.

9. Discuss appropriate communication skills for the care of culturally diverse patients and families.

10. Identify the role of the nurse in using community and global resources to help meet the needs of patients and families across the lifespan.

Patient Safety Advocate:

11. Explain the relationship of evidence-based practice to safety and quality in patient care.

12. Identify federal, state, and local governmental requirements for patient safety.

Member of the HealthCare Team

13. Recognize appropriate communication skills for interacting with other health care team members.

14. Communicate information using technology to support a safe culture of health care for patients and families.

15. Understand the role of the nurse during local and global health emergencies.

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

 Behavioral Expectations/Classroom Ground Rules

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

Civility Statement

Students are full partners in fostering a classroom environment which is conducive to learning.  In order to assure that all students have the opportunity to gain from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor; 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.

Medical Insurance Coverage

The Affordable Act requires that all U. S. citizens and legal residents have medical insurance coverage. If accidental injury occurs, students are required to file a claim with their personal insurance company. The Hartford insurance policy, currently in place at Amarillo College, is an accident policy that provides coverage over and above any other valid and collectible insurance held by the student. 

 

Grading Criteria

GRADING CRITERIA/GRADE SCALE:

Attendance

Calendar

Additional Information

 Course Requirements

1. Meet all requirements for admission into the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
2. Satisfactory completion of, or concurrent enrollment in courses from approved list.
3. Concurrent enrollment in RNSG 1309 Introduction to Nursing is required.  Both courses (RNSG 1309 and RNSG 1105) must be taken together. If one has to be repeated, both must be repeated.
4. Satisfactory grade of 75% or above combined course grade of pre-lab exams, group discussions nursing competencies, and final exam. A score of “0” will be given for any course assignments left incomplete and will result in clinical failure.
5. Classroom attendance of 90%.

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