Clinical-Care of Children and Families Syllabus for 2023-2024
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Instructor Information

Office Location

<p>West Campus - Jones Hall Room #242</p>

Office Hours

Tuesday:  1500-1700

Wednesday:  1100-1300

Additional hours by appointment

Course Information

COVID-19 Protocols

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Enrollment Center, Suite 700. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.

Amarillo College Web Accessibility Policy Statement

Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.

If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc

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.

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.

NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.

Privacy Statement

The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students.  If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .

Course

RNSG-2160-001 Clinical-Care of Children and Families

Prerequisites

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 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

(1 sem hr; 3 clinical)

Class Type

Clinical

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Required Textbooks:

McKinney, E.S. (2018). Maternal child nursing (6th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders. ISBN: 978-0-3236-9788-0

Course manual, RNSG 2160 Care of children and families.  Available Online within the course.

Additional Recommended Resources:

  1. Nursing Care Plan book of your choice
  2. Nursing Drug Guide of your choice 
  3. Medical Terminology Dictionary of your choice

Supplies

The following clinical supplies are required for the clinical experience:

  • Required uniform (see student handbook for dress code guidelines) – Strictly enforced
  • Name badge – purchased at the West Campus (Building A) or Washington Campus Business Office. Student must show photo ID before obtaining clinical badge.
  • Stethoscope
  • Pen light
  • Tape scissors
  • Watch with second hand
  • Pocket calculator
  • Black and ink pens
  • Pocket size spiral notebook
  • Two pocket folder or binder
  • Book bag or backpack
  • Laptop Computer (See computer or mobile device requirements)

Students will utilize AC Connect for communication and clarification of assignments.  The link can be found at www.actx.edu. 

Student Performance

 

Student Performance/Learning Outcomes:

As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

Course Outcomes:

Member of the Profession

  1. Incorporate an ethical-legal framework and applicable professional standards and requirements in caring for children and families.
  2. Evaluate own personal and professional development in pediatric nursing practice.
  3. Participate in activities that promote the development and practice of pediatric professional nursing.

Provider of Patient-Centered Care

  1. Function with increased confidence and skill to assist in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health of children and families.
  2. Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning to provide holistic patient-centered care for children and families in acute and well-child settings.
  3. Apply nursing concepts and skills to meet the unique psychosocial needs of children and families.
  4. Demonstrate the principles of health teaching in the care of children of all developmental stages and their families.
  5. Utilize basic and advanced nursing skills in the care of pediatric patients in acute and well-child settings.
  6. Demonstrate compassionate behaviors and appropriate communication skills in the care of diverse children and their families.
  7. Identify community resources in meeting the needs of children and their families.

Patient Safety Advocate

  1. Incorporate evidence-based practice data to promote safety and quality in pediatric patient care.
  2. Apply knowledge of governmental and organizational requirements and professional standards to age-specific pediatric patient safety situations.

Member of the Healthcare Team

  1. Participate with other disciplines to provide holistic patient-centered care to children and families.
  2. Demonstrate appropriate communication skills with other health care team members providing care for children and families.
  3. Utilize information systems and technology in the efficient management of holistic patient-centered care for children and families.
  4. Assume the professional nursing role within the health care team while providing care to children and families.

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:

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 distracts from the learning experience of fellow students. Inappropriate behavior in the classroom may result in a request for the offending student to leave class.

For additional information see A.D.N. Student Handbook-Professional Conduct, ANA Code of Ethics,  A.C. Student Rights and Responsibilities, and Testing Security Policy .

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

Refer to Clinical Performance Evaluation of Competencies (CPEC) in Course Manual.

Passing course grade: 75% or higher

 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:  

  • 74.62% will be rounded to 75%, letter grade of C 
  • 74.38% will be rounded to 74%, letter grade of D 
  • 79.77% will be rounded to 80%, letter grade of B 
  • 79.499% will be rounded to 79%, letter grade of C 
  • 89.87% will be rounded to 90%, letter grade of A 
  • 89.478% will be rounded to 89%, letter grade of B 

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 Evolve Specialty Exam, 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%. 

 

  1. 100% of the clinical grade is determined by the performance of clinical competencies on the Clinical Performance Evaluation of Competencies (CPEC). Competencies will be assigned a "4," “3,” “2,” “1,” or “0”.  A score of “0” in one or more competencies will result in clinical failure see. Please see the CPEC guidelines in the course manual.
  2. Students must attend and participate in all clinical simulation experiences.

Student must achieve 90% on the Level 2 Dosage and Solution Exam.  The exam may be repeated twice prior to clinical experience.  Failure to pass this exam by the third attempt will result in the inability to attend the clinical experience and meet the course objectives.  This means that the student will fail the clinical course if they do not achieve a 90% on the exam by the third attempt.

Student 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 students' 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. (See additional COMPLIO information below). 

Attendance

Attendance Policy:

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend clinical. Students must attend 100% of the clinical days. 

  1. No more than one (1) excused absence will be permitted.  That absence will be made up on a set day as designated by the course instructor.  A clinical absence of more than one (1) day may result in course failure.  Planned events, vacations, and work schedules are not excused absences.
  2. Students who arrive more than 30 minutes late to clinical will be required to make-up the clinical day.
  3. Students who do not make up clinical absences or miss more than one (1) clinical RNSG 2160 day in a fall semester may fail the clinical course.  Clinical rotations include, but are not limited to, scheduled days at the hospital, community sites with a preceptor, clinical orientation, dosage and solution exam, and clinical simulation as provided in the course calendar.

Calendar

Student will have 48 hours of clinical time.  This includes time in simulation and at clinical sites.

Pediatric simulation will be scheduled on Mondays and will be in 2 hour blocks.

Due to the number of clinical agencies utilized for clinical rotations and the number of students we must accommodate for clinical rotations, clinical calendars will be distributed no later than the second week of the course. 

Additional Information

COMPLIO Requirements:

  • Students must have their Complio account open and all program requirements completed to attend the 1st clincal day. 
  • Please contact the Nursing Office staff if you need more information on the Complio account or program requirement information. 

Office: Jones Hall, 2nd floor main lobby area
Phone: 806-354-6010

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:

  1. Clinical Instructor as assigned - Deonna Spies 354-6014 OR Levina Herr 354-6047
  2. Lead Instructor - Sharon Shelton 356-6968
  3. Team/Level Coordinator: Teresa Herrera 467-3002
  4. Dean of Nursing / Division Committee:  Kim Crowley 354-6087
  5. Associate VP of Academic Affairs:  Becky Burton 371-5122
  6. VP of Academic Affairs:  Dr. Tamara Clunis 371-5226

 

This syllabus is subject to change as needed per instructor discretion. 

Syllabus Created on:

08/26/23 4:25 PM

Last Edited on:

08/26/23 4:32 PM