HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM COLEMAN COLLEGE FOR HEALTH SCIENCE VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM COURSE SYLLABUS- CRN COURSE NUMBER AND TITLE: VNSG 1410 Nursing in Health And Illness III CREDIT HOURS: Four (4) CLASS HOURS: Four (4) LAB HOURS PLACEMENT OF COURSE: NONE Level III PREQUISITES Completion of Level II Courses COREQUISITE: VNSG 1267 Failure of VNSG 1410 will require a repeat of VNSG 1267. NOTICE Students who repeat a course more times may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at HCCS and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal, or if you are not receiving passing grades. COURSE DESCRIPTION: LEARNING OUTCOMES: Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of common medical-surgical health problems of the client including concepts of mental illness. Incorporates knowledge necessary to make the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. As outlined in the learning plan, the student will compare and contrast normal physiology of the body systems to pathologic variations in the client with medical-surgical health problems; compare and contrast diagnostic evaluation and treatment; incorporate nutrition, drug therapy, and nursing interventions in developing plans of care to meet the needs of the client. Utilize the nursing process in caring for the client with common medical-surgical health problems. Students will incorporate cumulative knowledge necessary to make the analytical transition from student to graduate nurse.
SCAN COMPETENCIES: Scan Workplace Competency Technology Use of Technology And Apply Technology In VNSG 1410 students will use technology and apply technology in preparation, and use of WEBCT and clinical simulations. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Any student with a documented disability (e.g. physical, learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) who needs to arrange reasonable accommodations must contact the Disability Services Office at the respective college at the beginning of each semester. Faculty are authorized to provide only the accommodations requested by the Disability Support Services Office. For additional information call Donna Price at 713-718-5165 or donna.price@hccs.edu or the counselor at your campus You MUST visit with a faculty advisor, a counselor, or on-line student services at http://studentservicesonline.hccs.edu/ prior to withdrawing (dropping) the class and this must be done prior to July 12, 2011 to receive a W on your transcript. After that deadline, you will receive a failing grade of F. COURSE OBJECTIVES: PROVIDER OF PATIENT CENTERED CARE: 1. The student shall identify health status and health needs of the clients based upon the data obtained from the assessment and collaboration with other health care professionals as referenced to Provider of Care Competency #1 and SCAN Competencies #23-26. 2. The student shall assist in the formulation of goals/outcome and a plan of care through the utilization of collaboration with the client, family, and interdisciplinary team members in the health care setting as referenced to Provider of Care Competency #2 and SCAN Competencies #23-26.
COORDINATOR OF CARE: 1. Student will provide direct competent nursing care for clients with neurological, digestive, reproductive and musculoskeletal problems as referenced to Members of a Profession competency #2 and SCAN Competency #23-26. 2. The student shall identify and follow lines of authority and accountability within a structured health care setting while providing care to selected clients with neurological, digestive, reproductive and musculoskeletal problems as referenced to Coordinator of Care Competency #23-26. MEMBER OF A PROFESSION: PERFORMANCE OBJECTYIVES 1. The student shall demonstrate behaviors that reflect safe clinical practice and take responsibility for their actions during the delivery of nursing care to select clients with neurological, digestive, reproductive and musculoskeletal problems as referenced to Members of a Profession Competency #2 and SCAN Competency #23-26. SEE BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: Classroom lecture and discussion, multimedia, computer assisted instruction, clinical simulations, handouts, interactive case studies and WEBCT. METHODS AND STANDARDS OF EVALUATION: 1. Four (4) unit examinations - 50 items. One (1) hour will be provided for this exam. Comprehensive Final Exam-100 Items. Two (2) hours will be Provided for this exam. 2. The course grade will be derived as follows: Examinations (4) ---------------60% Final Examination (1)----------40%
100% A MINIMUM COURSE GRADE OF 75% MUST BE ACHIEVED IN ALL VOCATIONAL NURSING COURSES FOR THE STUDENT TO PASS. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. ANY COURSE GRADE BELOW 75% MUST BE REPEATED FOR NURSING CREDIT. FINAL GRADES AND UNIT EXAM GRADES WILL NOT BE ROUNDED. ALL EXAMS ARE ADMINISTERED ON LINE EXAM REVIEWS WILL BE ANNOUNCED. THERE WILL BE NO MAKE-UP EXAMS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE ABSENT ON THE SCHEDULED EXAM DAY. IF A STUDENT IS UNABLE TO TAKE THE SCHEDULED EXAM, A GRADE OF 50% WILL BE GIVEN. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. Students must log off the computer at the end of the exam. Failure to do so will not record a grade in the computer lab system and result in a grade of zero (0). Students must record their grades on the sheet provided in the syllabus. No exam papers or grade sheets will be shown after the review. GRADING SYSTEM 90-100 A 80-90 B 75-79 C* 60-74 D* Below 60 F ATTENDANCE: Students will be responsible for signing the roll each class day. Failure to sign the roll will result in an absence. Consistent, punctual attendance is essential. Students who are absent more than 12.5% (8hours) of the total instruction from this course will be administratively withdrawn. Tardy/absence is defined as any time not in class at the scheduled time. If you arrive in class after the scheduled time or leave class early, the number of minutes not present will count towards the accumulation of absence hours CONTENT OUTLINE:
Musculoskeletal Problems Arthritic and Rheumatic Problems Digestive Tract Problems Problems of the Liver Gallbladder and Pancreas Blood or Lymphatic Disorders Urinary Problems Neurological Problems Cerebrovascular Accidents Head and Spinal Cord Injuries Vision/Hearing CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR: ANY STUDENTS EXHIBITING UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR WILL BE DISMISSED AS OUTLINED IN THE STUDENT PROGRAM HANDBOOK. THERE IS A ZERO (0) TOLERANCE POLICY FOR UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR. SEE PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: Timby, Barbara K. (2010). Introductory Medical-Surgical Nursing. 10 th Ed. Wolters Kluwer/ LWW PAGERS AND PHONES THAT EMIT SOUNDS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN CLASS. STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED FROM CLASS AND TIME NOT IN CLASS WILL COUNT TOWARDS THE ACCUMULATION OF ABSENCE HOURS. CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR ANY STUDENTS EXHIBITING UNPROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR ARE SUBJECT TO ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULT/DISMISSAL AS OUTLINED IN THE SYLLABUS AND PROGRAM HANDBOOK 1.If sounds from an electronic device (phones/pagers, etc.) occur, the student will be asked to leave the class or computer lab for the remainder of the class/testing session and absent time will be accumulated. If a dismissal occurs from the computer lab during testing the grade at time of dismissal will be recorded as zero (0). 2. Do not bring books, backpacks, roller carts, purses and electronic devices into computer lab on scheduled test and review dates. One entry into the review is allowed. Students who re-enter exams and/or reviews are subject to rounding of grades. No additional points will be given on any exam. A test question which is deemed controversial will be deleted and the test will be graded on the number of test items remaining after said question is removed. Example; if there are fifty (50) questions and one is deleted, grading will be based on forty nine (49) items instead of 50.
VNSG 1410 HEALTH AND ILLNESS III Musculoskeletal System Objectives OBJECTIVES CONTENT CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISES At the close of the musculoskeletal unit the student will: 1. Define medical surgical associated with the musculoskeletal system 2. Identify common diagnostic procedures 3. State traditional medical treatment utilized for specific and the role of the nurse in the treatment of a given disorder. 4. Understand the pharmacological implications of drugs used to treat musculoskeletal 5. Explain the significance of diets which complicate and or enhance musculoskeletal D/O s 1. General review of the musculoskeletal system, purpose, and function 2. Musculoskeletal Disorders Fractures/ Sprains Inflammatory Disorder Rheumatoid/Osteo- Arthritis Gout Herniated Disk/ Hip replacement Malignant Bone tumors Amputation Lupus 3. Nursing care, diagnostic procedures, patient teaching for for and ethical responsibility of the nurse. 1. Students will take a comprehensive review exam to assess knowledge gained in Medical Surgical II. 2. N-CLEX style questions. 3. Use coloring book drawings to identify nursing diagnosis and interventions for patients experiencing a musculoskeletal issue. 4. Exercise on amputations. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 1. Timby Chapters 60-63 2. Power Point Presentations 3. NCLEX Questions 4. Cartoon Activities 5. Case Studies
VNSG 1410 Health and Illness III Neurological System Objectives OBJECTIVES CONTENT CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISES At the close of the neurological unit the student will: 1. Define medical surgical associated with the neurological system 2. Identify common diagnostic procedures 3. State traditional medical treatment utilized for specific and the responsibility of the nurse caring for a patient with said 4. Understand the pharmacological implications of drugs used to treat neurological 5. Explain the significance of diets which complicate and or enhance neurological Disorders 1. General overview of the neurological system purpose and function. 2. Neurological Disorders Head Injury (headaches) (concussion/contusion) ICP/ Cerebral edema/ Seizures CVA/ Spinal Injuries Parkinson s/ Myasthenia Gravis/ Multiple Sclerosis Guillain Barre/Lou Gehrig s Trigeminal Neuralgia Bell s Palsy Eye (cataracts, glaucoma) Macular degeneration Retinal D/O Ear Disorders 3. Nursing care, patient teaching for and ethical responsibility of the nurse. 1. Neurological case-study. 2. Exercise using distorted vision lenses. 3. Classroom practice on assisting the blind. 4. Crossword puzzle. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 1. Timby Chapters 36-43 2. Power Point Presentations 3. Film- performing a neurological assessment.
VNSG 1410 Health and Illness III Renal System Objectives OBJECTIVES CONTENT CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISES LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 1. Define medical surgical associated with the renal system 2. Identify common diagnostic procedures 3. State traditional medical treatment utilized for specific and the nursing care associated with said disorder 4. Understand the pharmacological implications of drugs used to treat renal 5. Explain the significance of diets which complicate and or enhance renal 1. General overview of renal system purpose and function 2. Renal Disorders Cystitis Pyelonephritis Glomerulonephritis Renal Calculi Polycystic Kidney Disease Renal failure Renal transplant Dialysis 3. Nursing care, diagnostic procedures, patient teaching for and ethical responsibility of the nurse. 1. Case study on renal patient. 2. N-CLEX questions. 3. Worksheet on patient teaching as it relates to prevention of bladder infections. 4. In class exercise on renal Calculi signs & Symptoms. 5. In class exercise on Chronic renal failure. 1. Timby Chapters 57-59 2. Power Point Presentations 3.Film Caring for the patient with renal
VNSG 1410 Health and Illness III Digestive System Objectives OBJECTIVES CONTENT CRITICAL THINKING EXERCISES 1. Define medical surgical associated with the digestive system 2. Identify common diagnostic procedures 3. State traditional medical treatment utilized for specific and the nursing interventions in given 4. Understand the pharmacological implications of drugs used to treat digestive system issues 5. Explain the significance of diets which complicate and or enhance digestive 1. General overview of digestive system purpose and function 2. Digestive Disorders Stomatitis Hernias Gastritis Ulcers Diverticulitis Colitis Colectomy Hemorrhoids Hepatitis 3. Nursing care, diagnostic procedures, patient teaching for Disorders and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. 1. Exercise for ulcers. 2. Cartoon exercise dumping syndrome. 3. Assignment on diet planning. 4. Film on colostomy care and diversions. LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES 1. Timby Chapters 44-48 2. Power Point Presentations