Chesapeake College MGW Nursing Program NUR211 Syllabus/Course of Study Fall 2017

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1 Chesapeake College MGW Nursing Program NUR211 Syllabus/Course of Study Fall 2017 Course Number and Title: NUR 211, Nursing Care of Clients in Specialty Settings Instructors: Dr. Robin Seal-Whitlock, RN, PhD, MSN, Professor of Nursing, Course Coordinator ; ; Ext. 2713; Office HPAC220E Mrs. Nancy Henry, MSN, RN, CNE Assistant Professor or ; Ext 2715, Office HPAC220F Mrs. Christina Posko, MS, BSN, RN, Assistant Professor or Ext. 2726; Office HPAC203F Ms. Jodi Stein, MSN, RN Associate Professor of Nursing or Ext. 2702; Office HPAC220C Mrs. Melanie Daniels, MSN, RNC-OB, Academic Progression Coordinator or Ext ; Office HPAC203N Offices for Nursing Faculty can be found in the Health Professions and Athletic Center (HPAC). Office Hours for Nursing Faculty can be found on each faculty member s faculty web page at Course Description: Application of nursing knowledge and skills for clients in childbearing, pediatric and mental health settings. Students expand knowledge and skills caring for clients in these specialized settings while applying concepts of relationship-centered care; context and environment; quality and safety; personal-/professional development; knowledge and science; and teamwork. Students will have 5 hours of theory and an average of 12 hours of directed clinical practice in a variety of settings each week for 15 weeks. 9 Credit Course in Total. Statement of Course Goals: The goal for this course is: Concepts of the nurse within the healthcare delivery system are expanded with emphasis on human flourishing, nursing judgment, professional identity, and spirit of inquiry in relation to the nursing care of the client in specialty settings. Common Core Learning Outcomes: Page 1 of 7

2 At the completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. analyze relationship-centered care incorporating diversity and holism with the client. 2. implement caring behaviors within the context and environment while maintaining quality and safety of the client. 3. examine behaviors that reflect integrity in personal and professional development and teamwork. 4. examine knowledge and science while providing excellence in care to the client. Common Course Outline of Material Included in the Course: Nursing Management of Clients with Alterations in Reproductive Function Nursing Management of Normal Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Newborn Nursing Management of the High Risk Childbearing Client Nursing Management of Family Nursing Management of Pediatric Client with special needs Nursing Management of Pediatric Client with physiological alterations Mental Health Nursing Overview, Ethical & Legal Issues, Psychopharmacology Nursing Management of Alterations in Mental Health Across the Lifespan Time Commitment: Students should expect to spend a minimum of two hours per week outside of the classroom for every credit hour. Method of Instruction Lecture, discussions, demonstration, critical thinking exercises, simulations, required/assigned readings, technological enhanced aids, on-line activities, case studies, quizzes, concepts maps, nursing care plans, guest speakers, group activities, computer research, Integrated Standardized Testing (Kaplan), projects, Directed Clinical Practice (DCP) activities, pre- and post- clinical conferences. Students are expected to participate in all class activities. Makeup of class activities is not available. Required Textbooks/Resources Booth K. & Whaley, J. (2016). Math and Dosage for Healthcare Professionals 5th ed. New York, NY: McGraw Hill Education. ISBN for Package (with connect access) EHR Tutor- Documentation system Hogan, M. (2013). Mental health Nursing Reviews & Rationales, 3 rd Ed. Boston, MS: Pearson. ISBN Page 2 of 7

3 Ipad Lewis, A. L., Bucher, L., Heitkemper, M. M., Harding, M. M. (2017). Medical Surgical Nursing, 10 th Ed: St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN (with adaptive package). Lilley, L., Collins, S., & Snyder, J. (2016). Pharmacology and the Nursing Process 8 th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN: (with adaptive package). McKinney, E., James, S., Murray, S., Nelson, K., and Ashwill, J. (2018). Maternal-Child Nursing, 5 th Edition. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN Nursing Central Site License Townsend, M. C. and Morgan, K. I. (2017). Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing, 7 th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. ISBN Required Textbooks/Resources from NUR 112, 113 & 121 Pocket Nurse Nurse pack Treas A. & Wilkinson J. (2014). Basic Nursing Concepts, Skills and Reasoning: Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. ISBN: Method of Evaluation: Combined unit exams, final exam, quizzes, Integrated Standardized Testing (Kaplan), DCP evaluation tool (weekly/rotational/final), student self-evaluation, nursing care plan packages, teaching projects, interview, assessment, research, response paper, case studies, weekly assignments and projects. All components are course requirements and must be submitted and completed in order to pass the course. Grade Calculation (Point System): The combined point value of all components is 1000 points. All components are course requirements and must be submitted and completed in order to pass the course. a) The components for NUR 211 and their point distribution are as follows: Unit Exams (6 exams 90 points each) Final Exam Laboratory Values Quiz Kaplan Exams (3 exams 50 points each) 540 points 300 points 10 points 150 points Total 1000 points Page 3 of 7

4 b) Multiple choice and alternative type questions are included on the exams. The exams will encompass required activities, i.e. textbook readings/assignments, DCP simulation activities, and classroom activities. All Unit Exams and the Final Exam will be taken on student s ipad using Exam Soft. c) NUR211 exams questions are written at the application or analysis level of difficulty. d) All nursing students must complete unit/final exams within the specified time frames. e) Special exam accommodations will be provided for students with an accommodation plan in place through the Chesapeake College Coordinator for Students with Disabilities. It is the responsibility of the student to provide faculty with an updated plan each semester. f) Refer to the nursing student handbook for the policy on make-up exams. g) The final exam is a comprehensive evaluation of all course content. The final exam will consist of multiple-choice and alternative type questions. Exam Protocol All electronic devices (other than the ipad being used for exams) will be turned OFF and secured outside of the classroom during testing, per Chesapeake College MGW Nursing Student Handbook, Electronic Device Policy (lockers are available in the HPAC building). All personal belongings and materials such as, purses, book bags, etc. may not be in room when testing is taking place. Please secure in lockers located in the HPAC building. Drinks- Only a clear disposable water bottle with the label removed will be allowed. All students should use the bathroom prior to the exam. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability. Faculty will NOT respond to ANY questions during the exam/quiz. Please ensure your ipad is fully charged and adequate memory is available prior to starting your exam. Enhanced Learning Plans (ELP) Students achieving below 75% on any unit exam are required to complete an ELP and upload it into the appropriate assignment in Canvas by the due date and time. Enhanced Learning Plans MUST be completed in their entirety to successfully complete the course. There will be no ELP on the Final Exam. Students achieving 75%-80% on any unit exam are strongly encouraged to complete an ELP. More information regarding each ELP can be found on the Assignment Page in Canvas. Integrated Standardized Exam (Kaplan) Students are required to complete three (3) Integrated Standardized Testing Exams for this course via the Kaplan website. Each exam is worth a maximum of 50 points. Grading for these exams will be posted on the Assignment Page in Canvas. The three exams are: Maternity Pediatrics Page 4 of 7

5 Psychosocial Remediation for Integrated Standardized Exams By completing an optional remediation plan students are able to earn up to 5 points towards their Kaplan integrated exam grade (not to exceed the original 50 points). More information regarding remediation plans for Kaplan Exams can be found on the Assignment Page in Canvas. Medication Administration Competency (MAC) Exam A Medication Administration Competency Exam (MAC) will be administered at the beginning of the semester. The student must pass the MAC with a score of 100%. Students enrolled in NUR211 must pass the MAC with 100% as a requirement to administer medications in the DCP area. Students that do not achieve 100% may attend DCP, but will not be able to administer medications until the MAC has been successfully completed with a score of 100%. Students will score a zero (0) on the evaluation tool for administers medications safely each day that they are unable to administer medications due to failure to pass the MAC. A student unsuccessful in scoring 100% on the MAC after the third attempt will meet with the Course Coordinator to discuss the student s ability to meet the required course objectives. Depending on the ability of the student to meet required course objectives, faculty will recommend probation/dismissal/withdraw from the program. Directed Clinical Practice (DCP) The student nurse, by demonstrating principles of relationship-centered care, context & environment, personal/professional development, teamwork, and knowledge & science exemplifies those characteristics that support the philosophy of the Nursing Program. To achieve a passing grade for DCP by the end of the semester students must consistently demonstrate competence for each SLO at a minimum of 75% on the Performance Scale (see DCP clinical tool for number distribution). Failure to PASS DCP will result in a failing grade for the entire course regardless of the theory grade. (There are no points associated with DCP. DCP is pass/fail) a) Policy in DCP Areas 1. DCP experiences are planned throughout the course for the application of theory. These experiences will be in a variety of settings. General DCP days and hours have been designated on the clinical schedule. The description of the specific activities, times, and objectives will be provided by your instructor. 2. Dress Code Policy- See nursing student handbook. 3. Attendance Policy- See nursing student handbook. b) Preparation for DCP 1. Complete assigned readings related to DCP activities. Preparation includes understanding of concepts and nursing interventions associated with DCP experience assignment. 2. Be prepared to verbalize a plan of action using the nursing process each DCP day. 3. If a student is not adequately prepared, he/she may be asked to leave the DCP site. This will be considered an occurrence. (please see student handbook for Page 5 of 7

6 occurrences/absences) 4. The instructor will inform the student of activities necessary to be completed prior to the next DCP day. All required written activities are due with the submission of the students DCP tool for that week. DCP Assignments Each assignment in DCP is based on the student s current assigned rotation (OB, Peds and Psych) but will include the following: Assignments may encompass Care Plan Package (Care Plan, Med Sheets and Disease Process Sheet), case studies, teaching projects, interview, assessment, research, response papers, and observation experience. Requirements for each rotation (OB, Peds and Psych) can be found on the Assignment Page in Canvas. Self- Reflection- must list one intervention performed during DCP that benefited the client s plan of care, along with a rationale as to why it was beneficial to the client and list what one intervention that would be done differently had the opportunity presented itself, along with a rationale as to why it would be done differently. All written DCP assignments must be uploaded into the appropriate assignment in Canvas by: 0900 the following day for day DCP groups or 1800 the following day for evening DCP groups. The DCP instructor will return the corrected materials via Canvas Any group that attends DCP Tues/Wed: Monday at 1800 Any group that attends DCP Thurs/Fri: Wednesday at 1800 Attendance: See Nursing Student Handbook. Grading Scale: A = points B = points C = points D = points F = below 670 points Requirements for Successful Completion of the Course: Students must achieve a minimum of 750 points or 2.0 "C" from unit exams, final exam, Kaplan Integrated exams, quizzes, competencies, and assignments. All assignments/assigned learning activities must be completed. Identified competencies must be completed with satisfactory proficiency. Students must also consistently demonstrate competence in DCP for each SLO at a minimum of 75% on the Performance Scale. (There are no points associated with DCP. DCP Page 6 of 7

7 is pass/fail) Students enrolled in NUR211 have acknowledged by signature that he/she has received a copy of the current Nursing Student Handbook and has reviewed and understands each of the department policies and procedures outlined within the document. Each student enrolled in NUR211 will comply and adhere to all department policies and procedures as written in the Handbook. Electronic Device(s) Policy in Class and Directed Clinical Practice Settings: See Nursing Student Handbook. Communication with Nursing Faculty/Staff Nursing Faculty/Staff are readily available to respond to questions/issues/concerns Monday through Friday during business hours (9 am to 5 pm). When contacted after 5 pm Monday through Thursday, students may expect a response within 24 hours. When contacted after 5 pm on Friday, students may reasonably expect a response before the close of the next business day. Chesapeake College Policies - Please refer to the Support/Policies tab in the navigation menu on the left side of your Canvas course page to view the College s policies regarding Accessibility Accommodations, Title IX, Academic Dishonesty, the Academic Instructor Emergency Management Plan, and other guiding statements that support student success. Page 7 of 7