COLLEGE OF THE DESERT Course Code N-003A Course Outline of Record 1. Course Code: N-003A 2. a. Long Course Title: Concepts of Nsg Practice for Complex Alt. Health b. Short Course Title: NSG COMPLEX ALT HLTH 3. a. Catalog Course Description: Previously learned principles of medical surgical nursing will be built upon in this course. N-003A focuses on promoting, maintaining or restoring health of clients with alterations in psychological and/or physiological functioning. Specific topics covered in this course include men's and women's health, health alterations in respiratory and cardiac systems, conditions of immune response, and psychosocial alterations impacting individuals and families. Clinical experiences will include both inpatient and community-based settings. A materials fee of $50.00 - $90.00 is required for this course to cover lab learning activities. b. Class Schedule Course Description: This course focuses on promoting, maintaining, or restoring the health of clients with alterations in psychological and/or physiological functioning. c. Semester Cycle (if applicable): N/A d. Name of Approved Program(s): REGISTERED NURSING AS Degree for Employment Preparation 4. Total Units: 9.00 Total Semester Hrs: 342.00 Lecture Units: 4 Semester Lecture Hrs: 72.00 Lab Units: 5 Semester Lab Hrs: 270.00 Class Size Maximum: 30 Allow Audit: No Repeatability No Repeats Allowed Justification 0 5. Prerequisite or Corequisite Courses or Advisories: Course with requisite(s) and/or advisory is required to complete Content Review Matrix (CCForm1-A) Prerequisite: N 002 Corequisite: N 003B 6. Textbooks, Required Reading or Software: (List in APA or MLA format.) a. REQUIRED: Townsend, M. & Morgan, K. (2017). Essentials of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (7th /e). Philadelphia Davis. ISBN: 9780803658608 Flesch-Kincaid reading level: 11 b. REQUIRED: Mulholland, J. (2015). The nurse, the math, the meds: Drug calculations using dimensional analysis (3rd/e). New York, NY Mosby. Flesch-Kincaid reading level: 11 c. RECOMMENDED: Wilson, B., Shannon, M. & Shields, K (2016). Pearson's nurse's drug guide (current edition/e). Upper Saddle Rive, NJ Pearson Education, Inc.. Flesch-Kincaid reading level: 26 d. REQUIRED: Osborn, K., Wraa, C. & Watson, A. (2014). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Preparation for Practice (2nd /e). New Jersey Pearson Educational Inc.. ISBN: 978-0-13-2706 e. RECOMMENDED: Clayton, B., Willignganz, M. (2017). Basic pharmacology for nurses. (17th/e). St. Louis 05/02/2018 1 of 6
Mosby. Flesch-Kincaid reading level: 10 f. RECOMMENDED: Pagana, K, & Pagana, T. (2014). Mosby's manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests (current/e). St. Louis, MI Mosby. Flesch-Kincaid reading level: 16.7 g. REQUIRED: Smith, S., Duell, D. & Martin, B. (2017). Clinical nursing skills: Basic to advanced (9th/e). Upper Saddle River, NJ Prentice Hall Health. h. REQUIRED: College of the Desert (2017). Nursing 003A Course Syllabus Health Sciences Division. i. RECOMMENDED: Wilkinson, J. (2014). Nursing diagnosis handbook. (current edition/e). Upper Saddle River, NY Prentice Hall. j. RECOMMENDED: Townsend, M. (2014). Psychiatric nursing: Assessment, care plans and medications (9th/e). Philadelphia, PA F.A. Davis Co.. k. REQUIRED: Dudek,S. (2017). Nutrition essentials for nursing practice. (7th/e). Philadelphia, PA Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Flesch-Kincaid reading level: 17.8 l. Computer Lab Programs Audiovisual materials in skills lab Reserve shelf in library and skills lab 7. Entrance Skills: Before entering the course students must be able: a. Individualize age appropriate communication modalities in nurse/client interactions. Receive from and transmit to health care team members pertinent data. (COMMUNICATION) N 002 - Individualize age appropriate communication modalities in nurse/client interactions. Receive from and transmit to health care team members pertinent data. (COMMUNICATION) b. Incorporate knowledge of pharmacotherapy in administration of medications to clients across the life span. (PHARMACOLOGY) N 002 - Incorporate knowledge of pharmacotherapy in administration of medications to clients across the life span. (PHARMACOLOGY) c. Individualize and apply concepts of nutrition in clients with alterations in health. (NUTRITION) N 002 - Individualize and apply concepts of nutrition in clients with alterations in health. (NUTRITION) d. Demonstrate an awareness of multicultural values and beliefs while providing client care across the life span. (CULTURAL AWARENESS) N 002 - Demonstrate an awareness of multicultural values and beliefs while providing client care across the life span. (CULTURAL AWARENESS) e. Construct customized plans for integrating community resources in the nursing care of clients across the life span. (COMMUNITY AWARENESS) N 002 - Construct customized plans for integrating community resources in the nursing care of clients across the life span. (COMMUNITY AWARENESS) f. Incorporate advancing knowledge of safety principles for clients across the life span. (SAFETY) N 002 - Incorporate advancing knowledge of safety principles for clients across the life span. (SAFETY) g. Provide focused teaching appropriate for clients across the life span. (HEALTH TEACHING) 05/02/2018 2 of 6
N 002 - Provide focused teaching appropriate for clients across the life span. (HEALTH TEACHING) h. Apply concepts of growth and development to the care of children and adults experiencing alterations in health. (LIFE SPAN) N 002 - Apply concepts of growth and development to the care of children and adults experiencing alterations in health. (LIFE SPAN) i. Perform specific psychomotor skills satisfactorily, stating rationale. N 002 - Incorporate previously and newly learned skills in increasingly complex situations. Modify skills relative to client age. (PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS) 8. Course Content and Scope: Lecture: Promoting optimum wellness in clients with aterations in psychosocial functioning. Promoting optimum wellness in clients with immune system alterations and alteration in cell growth. Promoting optimal wellness in clients with alterations in function of the respiratory system. Promoting optimal wellness in clients with alterations in function of the cardiovascular system. Lab: (if the "Lab Hours" is greater than zero this is required) The clinical experience has been developed to assure that each student will have the opportunity to develop advancing competencies in the clinical setting. 9. Course Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and attitudes to promote optimal wellness within a team environment that integrates bio-psycho-social-spiritual theories, uses critical thinking and non-biased communication grounded in evidenced based knowledge. 2. Integrate practices that support quality and safety of patient-centered relationships of clients with complex alterations in health. 10. Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: a. Strategize and implement communication modalities with clients while demonstrating therapeutic use of self. [COMMUNICATION] b. Apply critical thinking in the provision and management of competent care for clients in specialized population. [NURSING ROLE] c. Relate expanding knowledge of pharmacotherapy in administering medications to specialized populations. [PHARMACOLOGY] d. Specify and integrate nutritional interventions for special client populations. [NUTRITION] e. Incorporate sensitivity to cultural variations when implementing care for specialized client populations. [CULTURAL AWARENESS] f. Correlate expanding knowledge of community resources with nursing interventions for clients from special populations. [COMMUNITY AWARENESS] g. Strategize nursing interventions in the management of safety principles for special client populations. [SAFETY] h. Integrate a comprehensive health teaching plan in caring for special client populations. [HEALTH TEACHING] i. Integrate principles of growth and development in providing care for special client population. LIFE SPAN j. Integrate theoretical knowledge in the performance of newly learned skills in providing care to special client populations. [PSYCHOMOTOR SKILLS] 11. Methods of Instruction: (Integration: Elements should validate parallel course outline elements) a. Collaborative/Team 05/02/2018 3 of 6
b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. Demonstration, Repetition/Practice Discussion Laboratory Lecture Role Playing Self-exploration Technology-based instruction Tutorial 12. Assignments: (List samples of specific activities/assignments students are expected to complete both in and outside of class.) In Class Hours: 342.00 Outside Class Hours: 114.00 a. In-class Assignments 13. 1. In-service Presentation in small group for mental health rotation. 2. Small group presentations on cardiac disorders in theory class. 3. SHC poster presentation for health promotion activity to COD community. b. Out-of-class Assignments 1. Nursing Care Plans 2. Therapeutic communication assignment 3. Reading assignments 4. Clinical Scenarios/ Mid-fidelity Simulations 5. Community visits/rotations/volunteer efforts 6. Internet assignments 7. Porfolio requirements Kaplan Focused Assessments Methods of Evaluating Student Progress: The student will demonstrate proficiency by: Written homework Each assignment has a rubric for individual evaluation. Computational/problem solving evaluations Use of Kognito Mid-Fidelity simulation. Use of Med-Com to achieve scores of 80% or greater. Use of Virtual IV Simulation with grade of 90% or better. Presentations/student demonstration observations Rubric provided for in-service presentation. Rubric provided for SHC poster presentation. Self/peer assessment and portfolio evaluation Portfolio submission at end of the semester. True/false/multiple choice examinations Various testing methods including essay, multiple choice, and/or fill in the blank. Mid-term and final evaluations Two evaluations during Nsg 003a. The student must demonstrate minimum competence by the end of the Psych rotation (5 weeks) and then, at mid-term and final for the Med-Surg rotation (5 weeks in and then, at the end of the 10th week). Students have continual information about grades in the theory class because of CANVAS learning management system. Student participation/contribution Attendance and participation expected during theory and clinical. 14. Methods of Evaluating: Additional Assessment Information: Client care nursing care planning with rubrics for evaluation. 05/02/2018 4 of 6
15. Need/Purpose/Rationale -- All courses must meet one or more CCC missions. PO - Career and Technical Education Apply critical thinking skills to research, evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information. Exhibit effective written, oral communication and interpersonal skills. IO - Personal and Professional Development Self-evaluate knowledge, skills, and abilities. Develop realistic goals. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues to make sound judgments and decisions. Value diverse cultures and populations. 16. Comparable Transfer Course University System Campus Course Number Course Title Catalog Year 17. Special Materials and/or Equipment Required of Students: Stethoscope, scissors, goggles, watch with a second hand, nursing uniform and patch. 18. Materials Fees: $50.00-$90.00 Required Material? Required Material Description This course requires students to simulate real clinical activities that have been taught, in preparation for actual client care as part of the course agreement. Tangible Personal Property? Yes. The materials listed below, as part of the learning process and in their entirety, are the student's tangible personal property. Owned or controlled by the student? Yes. The completed practice equipment materials are owned and controlled by the student. They have value after the class is completed because the students continue to utilize them both throughout the semester and in subsequent semester in the Skills Laboratory as they reinforce and are tested on their advancing proficiency. Solely available from the district? Yes. By the district providing these materials it is less expensive for the student since the material is being purchased by the student at a bulk or discounted rate instead of normal retail prices. Continuing value outside the classroom setting? Yes. These completed listed materials and their accompanying verification of proficiency of use are of continuing value in that they form a record of lessons learned through the various stages of the course of instruction. When reviewed in combination with the other course assignments, they provide a valuable reference resource to the student. The material is neither consumed nor rendered valueless in the instruction process. Material or Item Cost Per Unit Total Cost Nursing Skills Kit with simulation equipment $50-$90 $0 $0 19. Provide Reasons for the Substantial Modifications or New Course: Update materials fees. 20. a. Cross-Listed Course (Enter Course Code): N/A b. Replacement Course (Enter original Course Code): N/A 21. Grading Method (choose one): Letter Grade Only 22. MIS Course Data Elements a. Course Control Number [CB00]: CCC000155511 b. T.O.P. Code [CB03]: 123010.00 - Registered Nursing 05/02/2018 5 of 6
c. Credit Status [CB04]: D - Credit - Degree Applicable d. Course Transfer Status [CB05]: B = Transfer CSU e. Basic Skills Status [CB08]: 2N = Not basic skills course f. Vocational Status [CB09]: Clearly Occupational g. Course Classification [CB11]: Y - Credit Course h. Special Class Status [CB13]: N - Not Special i. Course CAN Code [CB14]: N/A j. Course Prior to College Level [CB21]: Y = Not Applicable k. Course Noncredit Category [CB22]: Y - Not Applicable l. Funding Agency Category [CB23]: Y = Not Applicable m. Program Status [CB24]: 1 = Program Applicable Name of Approved Program (if program-applicable): REGISTERED NURSING Attach listings of Degree and/or Certificate Programs showing this course as a required or a restricted elective.) 23. Enrollment - Estimate Enrollment First Year: 0 Third Year: 0 24. Resources - Faculty - Discipline and Other Qualifications: a. Sufficient Faculty Resources: Yes b. If No, list number of FTE needed to offer this course: N/A 25. Additional Equipment and/or Supplies Needed and Source of Funding. N/A 26. Additional Construction or Modification of Existing Classroom Space Needed. (Explain:) N/A 27. FOR NEW OR SUBSTANTIALLY MODIFIED COURSES Library and/or Learning Resources Present in the Collection are Sufficient to Meet the Need of the Students Enrolled in the Course: Yes 28. Originator Sarah Fry Origination Date 03/28/18 05/02/2018 6 of 6