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College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
--Attach the Course Outline-1. Division/Center
Health Occupations - Nursing
2. Program and Course Number ______ NURS
3. Course Title: Nursing
53____
Skills III
4. ____ New (If new, are you deleting a course?) Course to be deleted:_________________
__x__ Change (Indicate current status and proposed changes on "Summary of Curriculum Changes" form)
__x__ Check here if catalog description is being changed.
_____ Delete (Reason for deletion: ____________________________________________________)
5. Of what approved program is this course a part? ___ASN________
(see list of approved programs and TOPS Codes)TOPS Code _1203.00
Is the course a "required course"?__X__ an "additional requirement"?_____
(In a certificate or degree program)
6. Provide evidence that this course/revision is needed (purpose of proposal).
The proposed change for this course is to reduce the unit load from 2 lab units to 1 lab unit. To meet the changes in
clinical skills and techniques many skills have been incorporated into courses offered earlier in the ASN sequencing (N
51, N 52, N 11, N 53). Additionally, much of the previous N53 content has been moved into N11. Course content has
updated to meet technical changes in nursing as well as to provide students with the skills necessary to perform in the
clinical setting. Therefore, the number of skills actually taught in N 53 has been reduced necessitating this change.
7. Describe the students who will enroll (include estimated number). Third semester RN students; 40 students; 2 sections
with 20 students each
8. Parallel courses--what is the relation of this course to existing courses
(modify/overlap/replace)?
This course is designed as the capstone skills course and compliments N 23.
9. Capital Outlay: Describe the equipment for this class.
Presently have: All necessary supplies and training equipment.
Need to acquire: (include cost)
10. Staffing implications (Associate or Full-time faculty) reduction in associate faculty load
Instructional Aide required? How many hours per week? ____________________________
11. Learning Resource Implications (new courses only)
Does the college have adequate learning resources to support the proposed course, or can the necessary resources be
acquired within the existing budget?
Yes __x___
No ________
Please attach the "Learning Resource Supplement" to the Course Proposal form.
12. Facility Implications: (Unless otherwise stated, it is assumed this course can be offered District-wide.)
Where Scheduled? ____Eureka___________________________
When Scheduled? Semester(s) __ Fall _____
Day __X__ Evening _____
13. Special Fees ___)__
14. Special Student Expenses (i.e., equipment, clothing, tools, etc.): Student Skills Kit, approx. $75.00
15. Submitted by __Lisa Nedlan_______ Tel. Ext.___4247
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Date ___11/2002_______
16. Submitting Division/Center Review _______________________
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Date _________________
Approved by Curriculum Committee __
11/22/02
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SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM CHANGES
FEATURES
OLD
NEW
Grading Standard
Letter
Letter
Prerequisites
N22, N52, N10B, N11B
N22, N52, N10B, N11
Corequisites
N23
N23
Recommended Preparation
See prereqs
See prereqs
Repeatability Maximum Enrollments
2
2
Repeatability Maximum Units
4
4
Maximum Class Size
20
20
TLUs
6
3
Lectures Hours
0
0
Lab Hours
6
3
Method of Instruction
Discussion, demonstration, audiovisual
aids
Discussion, demonstration, audiovisual
aids
Units
2
1
Other
Course description
If any of the listed features have been modified in the new proposal, indicate the "old" (current) information and
proposed changes.
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College of the Redwoods
COURSE OUTLINE
DATE __11/2002____
PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER: _______NURS
53_____________________
FORMER NUMBER (If previously offered) ______________
COURSE TITLE ____Nursing
Skills III_
I. CATALOG AND OUTLINE
1. CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
The summation of the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in executing advanced and complex nursing skills that
complements NURS 23 theory. Principles are developed further for the provision of care to meet immediate and
long-term care needs and to include client support systems and other health team members in the management of
individual and group client situations with a focus on serious and complex pathophysiology.
NOTE: Repeatable to a maximum of 2 enrollments.
2. COURSE OUTLINE:
% of Classroom Hours Spent on Each Topic
Advanced Physical Assessment
Client Teaching
Medical Aseptic Procedures
Surgical Aseptic Procedures
Drug Calculation Competency
20%
15%
20%
35%
10%
II. PREREQUISITES
Prerequisite?
No ________
Corequisite?
No ________
Recommended Preparation?
No ________
Yes __N22, N52, N11, N10B____
(course)
Yes __N23 _____________
(course)
Yes _____________________
(course)
Rationale for Prerequisite, Corequisite, Recommended Preparation
In the third semester of the ASN program, N 23 is the theory and clinical course; and N 53 a skills course for related
skills, all complement the students learning. The sequencing of the ASN programs builds from one course to the
next.
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PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER________
NURS 53______________________
III. OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENTS
1. COURSE OUTCOMES/OBJECTIVES:
List the primary instructional objectives of the class. Formulate some of them in terms of specific measurable
student accomplishments, e.g., specific knowledge and/or skills to be attained as a result of completing this course.
For degree-applicable courses, include objectives in the area of "critical thinking." Upon successful completion of
this course, the students will be able to:
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Competently perform sterile and non-sterile advanced nursing procedures in the following areas: venipuncture,
blood administration, tracheostomy care, endotracheal suctioning and central line care and medication
administration.
Utilize therapeutic communication skills in the assessment and interactions with all individuals, families, and
health team members involved with advanced nursing procedures.
Apply principles of teaching and learning in the assessment of client, family and health team member learning
needs and when instructing on selected procedures in simulated situations.
Manage nursing procedures with organization and thoroughness.
Calculate medication dosages for parenteral and intravenous medications with 95% accuracy.
Manage advanced nursing procedures for individual clients throughout the lifespan.
Perform advanced cardiac and neurological assessment skills and document findings appropriately.
Demonstrate establishment of professional peer relationships.
Assume responsibility for own learning by preparing for lab, participating in discussions and activities, and
by completing all required course work.
Utilize knowledge from other courses and computer technology to gather pertinent data/information to
enhance learning.
2. COLLEGE LEVEL CRITICAL THINKING TASKS/ASSIGNMENTS:
Degree applicable courses must include critical thinking tasks/assignments. This section need not be completed for
non-credit courses. Describe how the course requires students to independently analyze, synthesize, explain, assess,
anticipate and/or define problems, formulate and assess solutions, apply principles to new situations, etc.
Skills performance evaluations require the student to assess a simulated client situation, identify problems and client
needs, and formulate appropriate interventions and plan of care according to standards of nursing practice.
Additionally these skills will be applied in the clinical setting for further assessment of critical thinking skills.
Method of Evaluation includes:
Performance Evaluations of specific skills
Drug Calculation Proficiency
Written Examinations (quizzes and comprehensive final)
3. ASSESSMENT
Degree applicable courses must have a minimum of one response in category A, B, or C. If category A is not
checked, the department must explain why substantial writing assignments are an inappropriate basis for at least part
of the grade.
A. This course requires a minimum of two substantial (500 words each) written assignments which demonstrate
standard English usage (grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary) and proper paragraph and essay development. In
grading these assignments, instructors shall use, whenever possible, the English Department’s rubric for grading the
ENGL 150 exit essay. Substantial writing assignments, including:
__ essay exam(s)
__ term or other paper(s)
___ laboratory report(s)
__ written homework
__ reading report(s)
__ other (specify) ________________________________
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PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER_________NURS
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If the course is degree applicable, substantial writing assignments in this course are inappropriate because:
__ The course is primarily computational in nature.
_x The course primarily involves skill demonstrations or problem solving.
__ Other rationale (explain) __________________________________
B.
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Computational or Non-computational problem-solving demonstrations, including:
exam(s)
x_ quizzes
_x homework problems
laboratory report(s)
__ field work
other (specify) _________________________________________
C.
Skill demonstrations, including:
_x class performance(s)
__ field work
__ other (specify) ______________________________________
_x performance exam(s)
D. Objective examinations, including:
_x multiple choice
__ true/false
_x matching items
_x completion
__ other (specify) ________________________________________
E.
Other (specify) _________________________________
NOTE: A course grade may not be based solely on attendance.
IV. TEXTS AND MATERIALS
APPROPRIATE TEXTS AND MATERIALS:
(Indicate textbooks that may be required or recommended, including alternate texts that may be used.)
Text(s)
Title: Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques
__X___
Required
Edition: 5th Edition
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Alternate
Author: Perry & Potter
______ Recommended
Publisher: Mosby
Date Published: 2002
(Additional required, alternate, or recommended texts should be listed on a separate sheet and attached.)
For degree applicable courses the adopted texts have been certified to be college-level:
___x__ Yes.
Basis for determination:
______ is used by two or more four-year colleges or universities (certified by the Division Dean or Center
Dean)
OR
______
______ No
has been certified by the LAC as being of college level using the Coleman and Dale-Chall
Readability Index Scale.
Request for Exception Attached.
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PROGRAM AND COURSE NUMBER_______NURS
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REQUIRED READING, WRITING, AND OTHER OUTSIDE OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS:
Over a 16-week presentation of the course, 3 hours per week are required for each unit of credit. ALL Degree Applicable
Credit classes must treat subject matter with a scope and intensity which require the student to study outside of class.
Two hours of independent work done out of class are required for each hour of lecture. Lab and activity classes must
also require some outside of class work. Outside of the regular class time the students in this class do the following:
___x_ Study
___x_ Answer questions
__x__ Skill practice
__x__ Required reading
__x__ Problem solving activity or exercise
___x_ Written work (essays/compositions/report/analysis/research)
_____ Journal (reaction and evaluation of class, done on a continuing basis throughout the semester)
_____ Observation of or participation in an activity related to course content (e.g., play, museum, concert,
debate, meeting, etc.)
__x__ Other (specify) Content specific CAI
V. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
1. Contact Hours Per Week: (Indicate
"TOTAL" hours if less than semester length)
Lecture:
______ Weekly ______ TOTAL
Lab:
____3___ Weekly __54__ TOTAL
No. of Weeks ___S___ (S = semester length)
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify
more-than-minimum required hours.)
5. Recommended Maximum Class Size __20____
Units __1___ or
Variable Unit Range ______
7. Grading Standard
__x___Letter Grade Only
______CR/NC Only
______Grade-CR/NC Option
Grade-CR/NC Option Criteria:
______Introductory
______1st course in sequence
______Exploratory
6. Transferability___x___ CSU ______ UC
List two UC/CSU campuses with similar courses
(include course #s)
___________________ _______________________
Articulation with UC requested ______
2. TLUs __3____
3.
Does course fulfill a General Education
requirement? (For existing courses only;
for new courses, use GE Application Form)
_____ Yes __x___ No
8. Is course repeatable ___x___ Yes ______ No
If so, repeatable to a maximum of:
___2___Total Enrollments
___2___Total Units
(Use Request for Exception sheet to justify repeatability.)
If yes, in what G.E. area?
AA/AS Area _________
CSU/GE Area _________
IGETC Area _________
9. SAM Classification __C____
Course Classification __I_____
4. Method of Instruction:
_____ Lecture
_____ Lab
__x___ Lecture/Lab
_____ Independent Study
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REQUEST FOR EXCEPTION
This form may be used to provide justification for
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making a course repeatable
requiring more than the minimum number of contact hours
utilizing non-college level texts for degree applicable course
To request an exception, provide the following information:
______NURS 53____________________________
Department and Course No
.____Nursing Skills III_____________________
Course Title
NATURE OF THE EXCEPTION REQUESTED AND RATIONALE:
Course repeatability. Proficiency in skills is mandatory for safe clinical practice. Students returning to the program or
who may have been unsuccessful in their first attempt may need to repeat this course to achieve and maintain
proficiency in nursing skills and techniques.
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