RNSG 2260
COURSE SYLLABUS
RNSG 2260 (2:0:6)
CLINICAL NURSING (RN TRAINING) TRANSITION
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
HEALTH OCCUPATION DIVISION
LEVELLAND CAMPUS
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
SPRING 2016
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SCANS COMPETENCIES
RESOURCES: Identifies, organizes, plans and allocates resources.
C-1
TIME--Selects goal--relevant activities, ranks them, allocates time, and prepares and follows schedules.
C-2
MONEY--Uses or prepares budgets, makes forecasts, keeps records, and makes adjustments to meet objectives
C-3
MATERIALS & FACILITIES-Acquires, stores, allocates, and uses materials or space efficiently.
C-4
HUMAN RESOURCES--Assesses skills and distributes work accordingly, evaluates performances and provides feedback.
INFORMATION--Acquires and Uses Information
C-5
Acquires and evaluates information.
C-6
Organizes and maintains information.
C-7
Interprets and communicates information.
C-8
Uses computers to Process information.
INTERPERSONAL--Works With Others
C-9
Participates as members of a team and contributes to group effort.
C-10
Teaches others new skills.
C-11
Serves clients/customers--works to satisfy customer's expectations.
C-12
Exercises leadership--communicates ideas to justify position, persuades and convinces others, responsibly challenges existing
procedures and policies.
C-13
Negotiates-Works toward agreements involving exchanges of resources resolves divergent interests.
C-14
Works with Diversity-Works well with men and women from diverse backgrounds.
SYSTEMS--Understands Complex Interrelationships
C-15
Understands Systems--Knows how social, organizational, and technological systems work and operates effectively with them
C-16
Monitors and Correct Performance-Distinguishes trends, predicts impacts on system operations, diagnoses systems' performance and
corrects malfunctions.
C-17
Improves or Designs Systems-Suggests modifications to existing systems and develops new or alternative systems to improve
performance.
TECHNOLOGY--Works with a variety of technologies
C-18
Selects Technology--Chooses procedures, tools, or equipment including computers and related technologies.
C-19
Applies Technology to Task-Understands overall intent and proper procedures for setup and operation of equipment.
C-20
Maintains and Troubleshoots Equipment-Prevents, identifies, or solves problems with equipment, including computers and other
technologies.
FOUNDATION SKILLS
BASIC SKILLS--Reads, writes, performs arithmetic and mathematical operations, listens and speaks
F-1
Reading--locates, understands, and interprets written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules.
F-2
Writing-Communicates thoughts, ideas, information and messages in writing, and creates documents such as letters, directions,
manuals, reports, graphs, and flow charts.
F-3
Arithmetic--Performs basic computations; uses basic numerical concepts such as whole numbers, etc.
F-4
Mathematics--Approaches practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques.
F-5
Listening--Receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues.
F-6
Speaking--Organizes ideas and communicates orally.
THINKING SKILLS--Thinks creatively, makes decisions, solves problems, visualizes, and knows how to learn and reason
F-7
Creative Thinking--Generates new ideas.
F-8
Decision-Making--Specifies goals and constraints, generates alternatives, considers risks, and evaluates and chooses best alternative.
F-9
Problem Solving--Recognizes problems and devises and implements plan of action.
F-10
Seeing Things in the Mind's Eye--Organizes and processes symbols, pictures, graphs, objects, and other information.
F-11
Knowing How to Learn--Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
F-12
Reasoning--Discovers a rule or principle underlying the relationship between two or more objects and applies it when solving a
problem.
PERSONAL QUALITIES--Displays responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self-management, integrity and honesty
F-13
Responsibility--Exerts a high level of effort and preservers towards goal attainment.
F-14
Self-Esteem--Believes in own self-worth and maintains a positive view of self.
F-15
Sociability--Demonstrates understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness in group settings.
F-16
Self-Management--Assesses self accurately, sets personal goals, monitors progress, and exhibits self-control.
F-17
Integrity/Honesty--Chooses ethical courses of action.
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SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM
COURSE SYLLABUS
RNSG 2307
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
COURSE SYLLABUS ........................................................................................................ 1
Course Description .................................................................................................... 1
Course Learning Outcomes ....................................................................................... 2
Course Competencies ................................................................................................ 2
Academic Integrity .................................................................................................... 2
Verification of Workforce Competencies ................................................................. 2
Grievance Policy ……………………………………………………………………5
SPECIFIC COURSE/INSTRUCTOR REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 4
Attendance Policy ...................................................................................................... 2
Assignment Policy ..................................................................................................... 3
Grading Policy ........................................................................................................... 3
Special Requirements ................................................................................................ 3
ACCOMMODATIONS ...................................................................................................... 5
TEST REVIEW……………………………………………………………………………6
CLINICAL EVALUATION……………………………………………………………...14
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COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE:
RNSG 2260 Clinical – Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Transition
INSTRUCTORS:
Lynn Baldwin, RN, MSN Course Leader
Delia Gonzales, RN, MSN
Julie Mosley, RN, DNP
OFFICE LOCATION, PHONE/ E-MAIL:
Lynn Baldwin
AH112J, 716- 2392, lbaldwin@southplainscollege.edu
Delia Gonzales
AH112H, 716-2393, dgonzales46@southplainscollege.edu
Julie Mosley
AH107A, 716-2515, jmosley@southplainscollege.edu
OFFICE HOURS:
By Appointment
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE IMPROVES EACH STUDENT’S LIFE
I.
GENERAL COURSE INFORMATION
A. COURSE DESCRIPTION
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical
professional.
A method of instruction providing detailed education, practice and work-based experience and
direct patient care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning outcomes are developed
for each course by the faculty. On site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation and placement
are the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning
experiences. Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary.
College laboratory and clinical agency experiences offer opportunities for nursing skill practice
and application of classroom learning applied to the adult client experiencing bio-psycho-sociospiritual stressors of illness.
Through classroom and laboratory/clinical experiences the student explores basic concepts and
skill related to nursing process, communication, teaching/learning, pharmacology, nutrition,
safety, problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration, delegating, referrals, cost effectiveness,
quality care, ethical/legal practice, self awareness/self monitoring and client advocacy.
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B. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (LEVEL II)
Upon satisfactory completion of RNSG 2307, RNSG 2260 and RNSG 1115, the student will meet
the following:
1. SPC ADNP Graduate Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5.
2. DEC’s (Differentiated Essential Competencies) are listed in the Clinical Evaluation Tool.
C. COURSE COMPETENCIES
Successful completion of this course requires a grade of “C” or better; satisfactory total grade
point average on examination; satisfactory achievement of unit and clinical outcomes; satisfactory
completion of math competence. Completion of standardized tests as applicable to the
curriculum; validation of selected nursing skills and regular classroom/clinical attendance. Upon
successful completion of this course each student will have demonstrated accomplishment of the
level outcomes for the course clinical performance.
D. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY.
Refer to the SPC college catalog, page 22. Refer to the SPC ADN Nursing Student Handbook
“Honesty Policy.”
E. VERIFICATION OF WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES
External learning experiences (clinical) provide workplace setting in which students apply content
and strategies related to program theory and management of the workflow. Successful
completion of the Differineated Entry Level Competencies (DELC's) of graduates of Texas
Nursing Programs statements at the level specified by the course (Level Objectives) will allow
the student to continue to advance within the program. Upon successful completion of the
program students will be eligible to apply to take the state board exam (NCLEX) for registered
nurse licensure.
F. ATTENDANCE POLICY
The SPC ADNP policy must be followed. Refer to the SPC ADNP Student Nurse Handbook to
review this policy. In addition, refer to the attendance policy found in the South Plains College
Catalog.
Punctual and regular clinical attendance, as stated in the SPC Handbook, is required of all
students attending South Plains College. There are no excused absences.
1. Clinical
a. Students are expected to attend all scheduled days of clinical experience. In the event of
illness, it is the student’s responsibility to notify his/her instructor prior to the beginning
of the shift. He/she is also responsible for notifying the clinical unit or off rotation unit of
the absence. The student cannot have any clinical absence.
b. Should an absence occur, the instructor has the prerogative of dropping the student from
the course. If the student is in good standing clinically, has properly notified the instructor
when absent, and resolved the problem causing the absence, the instructor has the option
to allow the student to continue in the course. Make-up assignments for missed clinical
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experiences will be determined by the instructor. Make-up assignments must be
completed within one week of the date of the absence. If the student fails to complete the
assignment during the specified time the student will fail RNSG 1160.
G. ASSIGNMENT POLICY:
1. All required work must be in on time in order that the student may benefit from the
corrections. Assigned outside work is due on the dates specified by the instructor.
Assignments turned in later than the due date will not be accepted unless the instructor clears
the circumstance with the student. Regardless of the circumstance, late work will be added
penalty points by the instructor. The assignment will be docked one (1) point per day for each
late day.
2. Lab prescriptions are considered student assignments and documentation of completion must
be returned to the assigning instructor. All lab prescriptions must be successfully completed
before the student can return to clinical.
3. Students should retain a copy of all assignments turned in. If an assignment turns up missing,
the student is responsible for turning in the copy or redoing the entire assignment if a copy
was not retained.
4. Each student must pass the math competency exam prior to the specified date or the student
will fail RNSG 2260.
H. GRADING POLICY:
1. The minimal passing score on a nursing process is two (2). The student must pass all nursing
processes with a score of two (2).
2. Critical objectives are designated with an * on the evaluation tool and these are considered
critical for success in the profession of nursing and must receive a satisfactory score on all
clinical objectives’
3. A student must receive a minimum course grade “C” and a “P” in skills/clinical to progress to
the next nursing level (III).
4. A math competency exam with a grade of 95 or above must be accomplished by the specified
date. See Appendix C.
5. Grading Scale: Didactic Portion
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89.99%
C = 77% - 79.99%
D = 60% - 76.99%
F = Below 60%
Failure of either theory or clinical will necessitate repeating RNSG 2307 & 2260 courses.
When repeating any course, the student is required to retake all aspects of the course
including the required written work.
I. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Completion of Student Contract for RNSG 2260
Meet all requirements for admission into the Associate Degree Nursing Program
Prerequisites: Biol. 2401 & 2420, Psyc. 2314 and Eng. 1301.
Satisfactory grade average on written assignments (2 or 77% or above).
Satisfactory achievement of behavioral course outcomes (see unit outcomes).
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6. Regular lab/clinical attendance.
7. Completion of all assigned student presentations, self study Modules and assigned computer
programs.
8. Validation of required skills.
9. Concurrent enrollment in RNSG 2307 and RNSG 1115.
10. Accomplishment of math competency exam.
11. Skill Lab
a. Skills Lab will be graded on a Pass/Fail (P/F)
b. Prior to clinical experiences in RNSG 2260, the student must validate his/her skills.
Failure to validate skills will prevent the student from attending clinical and thus failure of
RNSG 2260.
c. All required skills listed in this syllabus must be completed satisfactorily before going to
the clinical setting.
Required Skills:
1. IV Insertion/Care/Nursing Responsibilities/CVC
Dressing Change
2. Sterile Procedures
3. Medication Administration
4. Tracheal Suction and Tracheostomy Care
5. Health Assessment
d. It is the student’s responsibility to seek opportunities during his/her skill lab experience to
perform the required physical/psychomotor skills.
e. The instructor is responsible for the evaluation of RNSG 2260 students in the skill lab
setting.
f. The instructor has the right to retain any recording session the student presents for
grading.
g. Lab prescriptions - a prescription will be assigned by the instructor for any specific skill
that he/she decides needs further practice. The student must perform the prescribed task
in the Skills Lab until the learning outcomes are safely met before the skill is performed in
RNSG 2260.
h. The student may have only three (3) opportunities to pass the required skills listed in c.
i. The skill must be passed by the scheduled assigned date. Therefore, the three
opportunities to validate the skill must be used before the assigned date scheduled.
Failure of the third attempt of validation of skill competency will result in the student’s
failure of the course. The student is responsible for indicating the place where the
instructor is to begin grading. If the student indicates the wrong time and/or date for the
instructor to start grading and the student fails, the instructor is obligated to watch a
corrected time and/or date of the recording.
j. The instructor grading a skill recording may stop the grading process at the point of the
first failure and is not obligated to continue grading. Any additional infractions of the
recorded skill are the responsibility of the student to identify.
12. Skills Lab
Students are expected to attend all scheduled skills lab experiences. Since completion of
the skills covered in the lab is part of the requirement to successfully pass RNSG 2307,
make-up for that missed lab must be done within 2 days of the absence. (Any extenuating
circumstances should be handled by the student and the course instructor.) Failure to
complete this make-up within 2 days will result in a written contract outlining specific
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dates of completion or the result will be course failure. The student cannot attend the
clinical experiences until successful completions of required skills have been
demonstrated to the instructor.
The student is responsible for coordinating with the lab director for
skills practice, checking off and/or recording of the skill. In the
event the student cannot keep the appointment, the student must give 1
hour cancellation notice. Failure to cancel a skill check off/recording
1 hour in advance will constitute as a recording session.
13.
Lab prescriptions are considered student assignments and documentation of
Completion must be returned to the assigning instructor
14. Modules:
Modules are the responsibility of the student and all information contained therein.
II.
ACCOMMODATIONS
South Plains College strives to accommodate the individual needs of all students in order to enhance
their opportunities for success in the context of a comprehensive community college setting. It is the
policy of South Plains College to offer all educational and employment opportunities without regard
to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability or age (SPC Equal Opportunity Policy –
General Catalog). Students with disabilities, refer to the South Plains College Catalog page 53.
GRIEVANCE POLICY
The student is responsible for scheduling an appointment with the instructor to discuss the grade or
discipline action. If the student is not satisfied, he/she should schedule an appointment with the
Course Leader. The next chain of command is the Dean of Allied Health. The procedure will follow
the same as found in the student handbook.
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