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Great Basin College
Nursing Department
Course Number, Title, & Credits: NURS 130B: Nursing Assistant (4 Credits)
Course Schedule and Location: (December 17, 2007 to January14, 2008). No class on
December 22-January 1. Your first clinical will be December 30, 2007. The other
proposed dates for clinical are January 4, 8, 9, and 10. Clinical times 6:30 A.M.-2 P.M.
Classroom Days 8:00 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Catalog Description:
Provides students with classroom, laboratory and clinical experience. Successful
completion fulfills the requirements for eligibility to take the State Certified Nursing
Assistant Examination. Prerequisite: Must show proof of current negative TB test or
chest x-ray.
Instructor Information
Sharon Sutherland
Office: 753-2017
Home: 754-6807
Cellular: 934-2336
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Required-Successful Nursing Assistant Care; Alvare, S.; 2nd Edition, Hartman
Publishing, 2008; ISBN 978-1-88843-97-7, $34.00.
Optional- Workbook- ISBN 978-1-88843-98-4, $11.72
Texts can be purchased at the Great Basin Bookstore: Hours M-TH, 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Fridays 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Uniforms- You must wear a uniform in the clinical area. Scrubs can be worn. Dress
uniforms must be mid-knee or longer. White or flesh colored nylons are worn with dress
or pant uniforms. If socks are worn with pant uniforms, they must be white. Shoes must
be clean and white. A wristwatch with a second hand is required.You will need your
uniforms by December 31, 2007.
Course Description:
The course is designed to introduce the student to the health care field of nursing
assistant. It will provide students with classroom, practical (laboratory) and clinical
experience to develop the basic competencies required for certification as a nursing
assistant. It will also provide the student with knowledge and skills that are prerequisite
to job entry and that comply with both Nevada State Statutes and the federal law. Upon
successful completion of the course, the student will be eligible to apply for the Nevada
State Certification Examination that is required for employment as a nursing assistant.
Learner Outcomes: Nursing assistant education strives to prepare individuals with
skills necessary for safe and competent practice and the skills necessary for certification
as specified by Nevada Revised Statutes and required for employment as a nursing
assistant. Upon completion of this course, the student will:
1. Define the role of a nursing assistant.
2. Describe the responsibilities of a nursing assistant.
3. Perform specified skills required to function as a member of the health care team.
4. Demonstrate safe, competent care within the practice guidelines of a nursing
assistant.
5. Provide care in accordance with the rights of every patient.
Assessment of Learner Outcomes:
Learner Outcomes
Define the role of a nursing assistant.
How Assessed
Workbooks, quizzes, and discussions
focusing on ethics, legal standards, and
patient rights.
Workbooks and quizzes, group discussion,
focusing on basic body systems and
medical terminology. Practice of
documentation.
Describe the responsibilities of a nursing
assistant.
Perform specified skills required to
function as a member of the health care
team.
Workbooks, quizzes, performance log,
group discussion.
Practical application of learned nursing
skills, team work and demonstration of
communication skills and documentation.
Skills practiced in a clinical setting.
Workbooks, quizzes, performance log,
group discussion. Practical application of
learned nursing skills, team work and
demonstration of communication skills and
documentation. Skills practiced in a
clinical setting. Show understanding of
scope of practice within the role of nursing
assistant. Practice and apply skills in a
clinical setting.
Demonstrate safe, competent care within
the practice guidelines of a nursing
assistant.
Provide care in accordance with the rights
of every patient
Workbooks, quizzes, performance log,
group discussion. Practical application of
learned nursing skills, team work and
demonstration of communication skills and
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documentation. Skills practiced in a
clinical setting. Show understanding of
scope of practice. Application of skills in a
clinical setting showing a comprehension
of nursing role, responsibilities, and the
rights of every patient. Final test of written
knowledge and manual skills.
A 100% is required on all skills listed on the Performance Log. Students are permitted to
practice skills on the Performance Log until 100% accuracy is achieved. Skills tests on
the Performance Log must be given by a registered nurse.
A minimum grade of 80% is required on all written and oral quizzes and tests. Retake is
permitted on all written and oral quizzes and tests. No grade higher than 80% will be
given on a retake exam. The nursing assistant curriculum is a competency based
curriculum which allows for variation in completion time because of differences in
individual learners. However, all requirements must be completed by the end of the
scheduled date of the course.
Method of Instruction:
The method of instruction will follow the Nursing Assistant Training Program Model
Curriculum Guide for the Nevada State Board of Nursing. The curriculum is divided into
18 units which include objectives, vocabulary and suggested content. The program is a
minimum of 120 hours. Classroom and laboratory work must be a minimum of 80 hours.
The student must complete a minimum of 40 hours training before being allowed to work
in a facility. The clinical training will include the following: Communication and
Interpersonal Skills, Infection Control, Safety/Emergency Procedures including Heimlich
Maneuver, Promoting Residents’ Independence, and Respecting Residents’ Rights with
practice in Methods to Reduce the Use of Restraints.
Grading Policy and Criteria:
A. Manual Skills Demonstration Examination
1. The student will achieve 100% demonstrating the skills listed on the Performance
Log and following the specified steps in the procedure.
2. The student will demonstrate performance in a professional manner, using
appropriate communication and respect for patient’s rights.
3. A manual skills exam will be given. Basic skills will be demonstrated. The
student will not be told which skills he/she will perform prior to the time of the
exam.
B. Written Examination
1. The student will achieve a minimum of 80% on the written final examination.
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2. If the student has demonstrated great difficulty with written examinations,
arrangements can be made to take the exam orally. It is the student’s
responsibility to request the oral rather written exam prior to the time of testing.
3. Ninety minutes is allowed for the final examination. The exam is multiple choice
questions.
The following grading scale is used on all graded work or assignments:
A = 100-90%
D = 69 -60%
B = 89-80%
F = Below 59%
C = 79-70%
Grading:
Eight Quizzes
25%
Presentations
20%
Practice Final Exam
25%
Final Exam
35%
100%
1. The final exam will be given on January 14 at 8:00am. The manual skill
demonstration will begin after the final examination.
2. Group Presentations: You will be divided up into groups of 4. See the
outline to see which topics have been chosen for your group. Use your book
as a guideline. You must site two other sources other than your book. BE
CREATIVE!! Your time limit for the presentation is 45 minutes and then
allow 15 minutes for discussion. You will be graded by the following rubric:
CATEGORY 4 points
3 points
Preparedness Student is completely Student seems
2 points
1 points
prepared and has
obviously rehearsed.
pretty prepared
but might have
needed a couple
more
rehearsals.
The student is
somewhat
prepared, but it
is clear that
rehearsal was
lacking.
Student does
not seem at
all prepared to
present.
Time Limit
Presentation is 35-45
minutes long.
Presentation is
25-35 minutes
long.
Presentation is
15-25 minutes
long.
Presentation
is less than 15
minutes long.
Speaks
Clearly
Speaks clearly and
distinctly all (100-95%)
the time, and
mispronounces no
words.
Speaks clearly
and distinctly all
(100-95%) the
time, but
mispronounces
one word.
Speaks clearly
and distinctly
most (94-85%)
of the time.
Mispronounces
no more than
one word.
Often
mumbles or
can not be
understood
OR
mispronounce
s more than
one word.
4
Total
Points
Posture and
Eye Contact
Stands up straight,
looks relaxed and
confident. Establishes
eye contact with
everyone in the room
during the
presentation.
Stands up
straight and
establishes eye
contact with
everyone in the
room during the
presentation.
Sometimes
stands up
straight and
establishes eye
contact.
Collaboration Almost always listens Usually listens
to, shares with, and
to, shares with,
With Peers
supports the efforts of
others in the group.
Tries to keep people
working well together.
Props
Student uses several
props (could include
costume) that show
considerable
work/creativity and
which make the
presentation
better.
Slouches
and/or does
not look at
people during
the
presentation.
Often listens to,
shares with, and
and supports the supports the
efforts of others efforts of others
in the group.
in the group but
Does not cause sometimes is
"waves" in the
not a good team
group.
member.
Rarely listens
to, shares
with, and
supports the
efforts of
others in the
group. Often
is not a good
team member.
Student uses 1
prop that shows
considerable
work/creativity
and which make
the presentation
better.
The student
uses no props
OR the props
chosen
detract from
the
presentation.
Student uses 1
prop which
makes the
presentation
better.
Content
Shows a full
understanding of the
topic.
Shows a good
Shows a good
understanding of understanding of
the topic.
parts of the
topic.
Does not
seem to
understand
the topic very
well.
Listens to
Other
Presenta
tions
Listens intently. Does
not make distracting
noises or movements.
Listens intently
but has one
distracting noise
or movement.
Sometimes
does not
appear to be
listening and
has distracting
noises or
movements.
Sometimes does
not appear to be
listening but is
not distracting.
Attendance Policy and Absenteeism and Clinical Expectations:
All attendance and clinical expectations are outlined in the Student Policy Handbook.
Disability Statement:
GBC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. An advisor is
available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. Please contact the ADA
Officer (Julie Byrnes) in Elko at 775.753.2271 at your earliest convenience to request
timely and appropriate accommodations.
Course Outline/Content/Schedule:
Outline
Lecture
December 17
Chapters 1, 6, 13
December 18
Chapters 7, 11, 25
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Skills
Hand washing
Height and weight
Vital signs
December 19
Chapters 2,3,4, 5
December 19
Test # 1 over Chapters 1, 6,
13
Chapters 10, 12, 14
December 20
December 21
December 21
December 31
December 31
January 1
January 2
January 2
January 3
Chapters 8, 27
Presentation:
Group 1 - Alzheimer’s
(stages of), delirium, and
delusion, and End of life
Orientation at Highland
Manor 2:30 PM
Test # 2 over Chapters 7,
11, 25
Clinical
Test # 3 at the end of
clinical over Chapters
2,3,4,5
Holiday
Chapters 15, 16, 17, 18
Presentation:
Group 2 – Heartburn,
GERD, ulcer, ulcerative
colitis, Crohn’s disease,
diverticulitis, urinary tract
infection, chronic renal
failure, end-stage renal
disease, scabies, shingles,
gangrene, psoriasis,
ringworm, wart, pressure
sores, and necrosis
Test # 4 over Chapters 10,
12, 14
Chapters 19, 20, 21
Presentation:
Group 3- Hypertension,
Coronary artery disease,
angina, myocardial
infarction, peripheral
vascular disease, congestive
heart failure, chronic
obstructive pulmonary
disease, emphysema,
asthma, bronchiectasis,
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Range of motion
Changing position,
Range of motion, transfer
Partial bed bath, occupied
bed making
Dressing, feeding, and
mouth care
Cath care and perineal care
Hair and nail
January 3
January 4
January 7
January 7
January 8
January 9
January 9
January 10
January 10
January 11
January 14
pneumonia, tuberculosis,
muscular dystrophy,
osteoporosis, arthritis,
amputation, fracture
Test # 5 over Chapters 8,
27, and Group 1
presentation
Clinical
Chapters 22, 23, 24
Presentation:
Group 4 – Stroke,
Parkinson’s disease,
multiple sclerosis, head and
spinal injuries, epilepsy,
mental illness, anxiety,
depression, schizophrenia,
abuse, Diabetes, thyroid
problems, AIDS, cancer
Test # 6 over Chapters 15,
16, 17, 18, and over Group
2 presentation
Clinical
Clinical
Test # 7 at the end of
clinical over Chapters19,
20, 21 and Group 3
presentation
Clinical
Test # 8 at the end of
clinical over Chapters 22,
23, 24 and Group 4
presentation
Chapter 28 and Practice
Test over all the chapters
Final test over all the
Chapters
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Practice all skills
Cardiac monitor
Bladder scan
Practice all skills
Check off for skills
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