RANGER COLLEGE ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM. Course Syllabus for: RNSG 2207 Transition to Nursing Practice. Barbara Rhine, MSN, RN

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RANGER COLLEGE

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN NURSING PROGRAM

Course Syllabus for: RNSG 2207

Transition to Nursing Practice

Barbara Rhine, MSN, RN Nursing Instructor

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Transition to Nursing Practice COURSE NUMBER

RNSG 2207

COURSE TITLE

Transition to Nursing Practice

COURSE CREDITS

2 Semester Credit Hours

Consists of: Lecture Hours/Week – 2 Lab Hours/Week – 0

PREREQUISITES/SKILLS REQUIRED

Program Prerequisites:

PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology ENGL 1301 Composition I

BIOL 2302 Anatomy and Physiology I

BIOL 2420 Microbiology and Clinical Pathology COSC 1401 Computer Applications

Semester I Courses:

RNSG 1423 Introduction to Professional Nursing RNSG 1460 Clinical Nursing (RN Training) RNSG 1119 Nursing Skills I

BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II

PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth and Development Semester II Courses:

RNSG 2504 Care of Client with Common Health Needs RNSG 1129 Nursing Skills II

RNSG 1461 Clinical Nursing (RN Training) RNSG 1311 Nursing Pathophysiology

Semester III Courses:

RNSG 2514 Care of Client with Complex Health Needs RNSG 2560 Clinical Nursing (RN Training)

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* Courses such as Art or Music Appreciation; Literature; Foreign Language, etc., as approved by Ranger’s Dean of Associate Degree Nursing

CATALOG DESCRIPTION

RNSG 2207 – Transition to Nursing Practice: Introduction to selected concepts related to the role of the professional nurse as a member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the health care team. Review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care today and in the future. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal and ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.

FACULTY INFORMATION

Barbara Rhine, MSN, RN

Office Address: 3201 Coggin Avenue Brownwood, TX 76801

Office Hours via Skype or Face-to-Face: Tuesdays – 0900-1200 (Call or email for appointment) Thursdays – 1300-1500 Contact Methods:

ALL STUDENTS NEED TO EMAIL THROUGH BLACKBOARD

MESSAGING SYSTEM PRIOR TO INITIATING CONTACT INSTRUCTOR Cell: 254/979-1726 (Please do not call after 2200.); please reserve phoning and texting for emergency situations.

E-mail: brhine@rangercollege.edu

COURSE SCHEDULE

Lecture days: Mondays (except otherwise indicated by instructor) Actual class dates: TBA by course instructor

Lecture times: 0900-1200

Early Campus location: Classroom behind Lecture Hall on the right

TEXTBOOKS & OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS, ACCESS, & RESOURCES

Required Texts/Software: NCLEX RN PASS POINT ISBN: 978-1-4698-0935-9

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vSim for Nursing Pharmacology. (July 24, 2015). ISBN/ISSN: 9781469894362: Lippincott Wilkins & Williams.

Interactive Online Course: Nursing Regulations for Safe Practice

Please note: Once purchased, this course must be completed within 3 weeks.

https://www.bon.texas.gov/catalog/product/#bon-nrsp

Cost: $25.00

Certificate: A certificate of completion will be available for download after successful completion and must be SUBMITTED by October 30, 2015 to receive credit in RNSG 2207.

Optional Text:

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the Psychological Association (6th_{ed.). Washington, DC: Author.} ISBN: 9781433805615

Computer Access:

Students taking traditional, online, and Web-supported courses should have a computer that meets the minimum requirements listed in the Ranger College Handbook.

Resources:

In this course, students are required to access various websites and professional databases to complete certain lecture discussions and course assignments.

RANGER COLLEGE ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

By the end of this program, a graduate student nurse will be able to act as a:

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Member of the Profession: 1. Function within the nurse’s legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the employing health care institution or practice setting;

2. Assume responsibility and

accountability for the quality of nursing care provided to patients and their families;

3. Participate in activities that promote the development and practice of

professional nursing; and

4. Demonstrate responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develop insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning.

Provider of Patient-Centered Care: 1. Use clinical reasoning and

knowledge based on the diploma or associate degree nursing program of study and evidence-based practice outcomes as a basis for decision-making in nursing practice;

2. Determine the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families based upon interpretation of comprehensive health assessment

findings compared with evidence-based health data derived from the diploma or associate degree nursing program of study;

3. Analyze assessment data to identify problems, formulate goals/outcomes, and develop plans of care for patients and their families using information from evidence-based practice in collaboration with patients, their

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families, and the interdisciplinary health care team;

4. Provide safe, compassionate,

comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families through a broad array of health care services;

5. Implement the plan of care for

patients and their families within legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of disease prevention, wellness, and promotion of healthy lifestyles;

6. Evaluate and report patient outcomes and responses to therapeutic

interventions in comparison to benchmarks from evidence-based practice, and plan follow-up nursing care;

7. Develop, implement, and evaluate teaching plans for patients and their families to address health promotion, maintenance, and restoration; and 8. Coordinate human, information, and materiel resources in providing care for patients and their families.

Patient Safety Advocate: 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act (NPA) and the Texas Board of Nursing Rules that emphasize safety, as well as all federal, state, and local government and

accreditation organization safety requirements and standards;

2. Implement measures to promote quality and a safe environment for patients, self, and others;

3. Formulate goals and outcomes using evidence-based data to reduce patient risks;

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4. Obtain instruction, supervision, or training as needed when implementing nursing procedures or practices;

5. Comply with mandatory reporting requirements of the Texas NPA; and 6. Accept and make assignments and delegate tasks that take into

consideration patient safety and organizational policy.

Member of the Health Care Team: 1. Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient-centered care;

2. Serve as a health care advocate in monitoring and promoting quality and access to health care for patients and their families;

3. Refer patients and their families to resources that facilitate continuity of care; health promotion, maintenance, and restoration; and ensure

confidentiality;

4. Communicate and collaborate in a timely manner with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to promote and maintain the optimal health status of patients and their families;

5. Communicate and manage information using technology to support decision-making to improve patient care;

6. Assign and/or delegate nursing care to other members of the health care team based upon an analysis of patient or unit need; and

7. Supervise nursing care provided by others for whom the nurse is

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responsible by using evidence-based nursing practice.

COURSE OBJECTIVES/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Explain the roles/competencies of the professional nurse as a member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the health care team.

2. Use critical thinking and the nursing process as a framework for providing safe, holistic care.

3. Examine multifaceted factors impacting nursing care and integrated health care to create a caring environment.

4. Analyze behaviors and attitudes of the nurse that facilitate adaptation to a changing healthcare environment within a variety of settings within hospital and community environments.

5. Effectively utilize communication and documentation processes to improve healthcare to client systems in a variety of settings within hospital and community environments.

6. Create teaching and learning activities to improve primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare outcomes for diverse client systems across the wellness-illness continuum in a variety of settings with hospital and community environments.

METHOD OF ASSESSING LEARNING OUTCOMES

Completed Remediation Specialty Exams (5% per subject) 15%

(Due August 31, 2015) My NCLEX Success Plan (Due September 8th_{) 5%}

Proof of BON Application/Background Check (Due September 8th_{) 5%}

Jurisprudence Course/Exam Certificate (Due October 30, 2015) 5%

Conversion Score Average for (HESI) Specialty Exams 40%

Resume (Due November 2, 2015) 5%

Proof NCLEX Exam Fee Payment and Pearson/Vue Registration 5%

(Due by November 2, 2015) Passpoint ,vSim Assigned Quizzes and Exams 20%

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This course utilizes a variety of teaching methods, including assigned readings, class lectures and discussions, class handouts, PowerPoint presentations, adaptive learning test sites, information from nursing research databases and professional websites, video clips, small group discussions, and case studies.

Internet technology is utilized to provide additional sources of information, prepare and submit student assignments, provide ongoing faculty and

student-student interaction and dialogue, and facilitate peer support. This technology can provide broader, current resources and research information; thus, students are required to access various websites and professional databases to complete certain lecture discussions and course assignments.

CONTENT/TOPICAL OUTLINE & CALENDAR

Course Weeks & Calendar

Dates

Unit or Lesson Topics Activities/Assignments

Week 1 8/24 1. Orientation to Course 2. Syllabus Review 3. Class Lecture/Discussions https://www.bon.texas.gov/licensure_examination.asp - Professional Growth & Transition

- Career Development

Passpoint NCLEX PRACTICE EXAM 1 Due 8/31 Prior to class

Completed Remediation Hesi Spring Specialty Exams Due 8/31 1. Course/Syllabus Q&A 2. Receipt of Syllabus Form 3. PowerPoint Presentations/Video Clips/Research Articles/Class Handouts as needed 4. Assigned Activites & Passpoint for Week Week 2

8/31

1. Spring HESI remediation study packets due 2. Passpoint NCLEX PRACTICE EXAM I due

3.Resume

4. See assigned Passpoint activities due Sept 8

BON application/background check due September 8th

Assigned Activites & Passpoint for Week

Week 3 9/7-No Class

My NCLEX Success Plan Due 9/8 –post on your blackboard

Proof of BON Application/Background Check due 9/8-9AM

PASSPOINT NCLEX PRACTICE EXAM 2 DUE 9/8- 9AM

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Week 4

9/14

TBA

PASSPOINT NCLEX RN Practice EXAM 3 Assignment due 9/14-9 AM

Week 5

9/21

PASSPOINT NCLEX RN Practice EXAM 4 due-9

am

Fundamentals Specialty Exam online in class

Week 6

9/28

TBA

PASSPOINT NCLEX RN Practice EXAM 5 due-9 am

vSim Nursing Pharmacology

Assigned Activites vSim & Passpoint for Week

Week 7 10/5

Psychiatric/Mental Health Specialty Exam

Assigned Activites & Passpoint for Week Week 8

10/12

TBA

10/19

Maternal/Pedi mental health Specialty

10/26

TBA

Week 11 11/2

Med/Surg Specialty Exam

Proof NCLEX Exam Fee Payment Due Final Resume Due

Week 12 11/9

Week 13 11/16

11/23

Happy Thanksgiving Week 15

11/30

NCLEX REVIEW/GRADUATION Congrats Graduates!

Your almost there now to prepare & conquer the NCLEX_RN

COURSE/CLASSROOM POLICIES

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Strict class attendance and active participation is expected for all course venues. Class participation is considered an independent student activity - NOT a group activity (unless otherwise indicated by your course instructor).

2. Missed Exams/Assignments/Make-Up Policy

A student not present to take an assigned nursing examination may receive a grade of zero (0) for that examination. A student may be allowed to make-up an

examination under the following circumstances:

a. Absence is due to serious illness/hospitalization of the student or an immediate* family member. Documentation by a health care provider will be required at the time the student requests a make-up exam for the day of illness.

b. Absence is due to a death in the immediate* family. Documentation will be required.

c. An absence that the faculty and/or Department Head deems as unavoidable.

To be eligible for a make-up exam in the above circumstances, the student must notify their instructor prior to the absence, and all makeup exams will be

administered within 10 days prior to the end of the course. Faculty has the right to offer an alternative form of the exam and/or to deduct up to 10 points from the exam grade.

*Immediate: Family member living in the same household or outside household totally dependent on the student for care such as a spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent or grandchild.

3. Academic Dishonesty

Nursing students are expected to maintain an environment of academic integrity. Actions involving scholastic dishonesty violate the professional code of ethics and are disruptive to the academic environment.

Students found guilty of scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal from the Associate Degree Nursing Program and Ranger College in accordance with outlined criteria. Procedures for discipline due to academic dishonesty have been adopted as published in the Ranger College

Student Handbook. Examples of scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to:

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CHEATING: Copying from another student’s test. Possessing or using, during a test, materials which are not authorized. Using, buying, stealing, transporting, or soliciting a test, draft of a test, test facsimile, answer key, care plans, or other written works.

PLAGIARISM: Using someone else’s work in your academic assignments without appropriate acknowledgment.

COLLUSION: Collaborating with another person in preparing academic assignments without authorization.

4. Student Behavior Policy

Students are expected to observe the following guidelines for classroom or campus testing behavior:

a. Neither children nor pets may be brought to classes or clinical agencies under any circumstance. Children must not be left unattended in any area of the building.

b. All buildings housing the Associate Degree Nursing Program are nonsmoking facilities.

c. No food or drinks are allowed in classrooms.

d. Students are expected to be seated by the designated starting time for classes.

e. A student deemed disruptive by a faculty member may be asked to leave the classroom or testing area.

f. Cell phones must be turned off during class or campus testing, unless instructed otherwise. In addition, pager/beepers, if used, must be set on silence. Messages received during lecture may be returned during class breaks.

g. Respectful, formal communication skills are used in online forums. 5. Available Support Services

Library facilities are available at the main Ranger campus, the Brownwood campus (Heartland Mall), and the Brownwood Public Library. Reference materials are also available online as well.

6. ADA Statement:

Ranger College provides a variety of services for students with learning and/or physical disabilities. The student is responsible for making the initial contact with the Ranger College Counselor. It is advisable to make this contact before or immediately after the semester begins.

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7. Grading System

Course grades are dependent upon meeting the learning objectives and completing course requirements. Each student will receive the actual grade earned based on graded activities according to the designated evaluation criteria and percentages. Criteria for grading assignments are listed below. Scores and final course grades will not be rounded up.

The grading scale is listed below: 90-100 PASSPOINT >7 A 80-89 PASSPOINT >6 B 70-79 PASSPOINT >5 C 60-69 PASSPOINT >4 D < 60 PASSPOINT <4 F

Exams in this course will be measured by Conversion Score Average for Specialty Exams (ie HESI ) taken online independently. Students are expected to take exams alone and not in a study group.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

Admission, employment, and program policies of Ranger College are non-discriminatory in regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, disability, and national origin.

SYLLABUS AND CALENDAR CHANGES

The course syllabus and calendar are subject to change. Students will be notified during scheduled class or via Ranger College Blackboard email concerning any revisions to this course syllabus or course schedule.

STUDENT EVALUATION OF COURSE

Students are strongly encouraged to participate in a course evaluation at the end of the semester. Areas of evaluation include:

 Gaining factual knowledge

 Developing specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by professionals in nursing

 Developing competent skills in verbal and written communication

 Learning how to find and use resources for answering questions or solving problems

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 Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view

WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASS

Students wishing to drop/withdraw from the class must do so before the final drop/withdrawal date. If the student does not drop/withdraw before the official last date, he/she will receive the grade earned. A “C” or better is needed in all nursing courses to pass. Failure to pass the lecture course will result in a failing grade in any corresponding clinical component.

EVACUATION

If you receive notice to evacuate the building, please evacuate promptly but in an orderly manner. Evacuation routes are posted in various locations indicating all exits, outside assembly areas, location of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations and emergency telephone numbers (Call 911). In the event an evacuation is necessary: evacuate immediately take all personal belongings with you; report to outside assembly area and wait for further information; students needing assistance in the evacuation process should bring this to the attention of the instructor at the beginning of the semester.

RECEIPT OF SYLLABUS FORM

All students must complete the attached “Receipt of Syllabus” form and return it to the course instructor.

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RECEIPT OF SYLLABUS FORM FOR RNSG 2207

(Required of all students and filed by the course instructor)

Legibly print the following information:

Name: __________________________ Date:___________________________

“I have received and understand the information in the syllabus for RNSG 2207 and I agree to abide by the stated policies.”

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