IVY TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Health Sciences Division
Associate of Science in Nursing Program
Course Syllabus
Spring 2006
COURSE TITLE:
Paramedic Transition to Associate of Science Nursing
COURSE NUMBER:
NUR 246
CO-REQUISITE:
NUR 247 Transition to Associate of Science Nursing
Practicum
NUR 154 Pharmacotherapeutics
PRE-REQUISITE:
Admission to Associate of Science in Nursing Program
EMT-P Indiana Certification and or National Registry, Math
111, Anatomy 101 and 102, English 111, and
Psychology 101
DIVISION:
Health Sciences
PROGRAM:
Associate of Science in Nursing
CREDIT HOURS:
6
CONTACT HOURS:
96 hrs/semester
LECTURE HOURS:
96
LAB HOURS:
0
CLINICAL HOURS:
0
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS:
Lecture: 96
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Tuesday – 09:00 – 11:50
Wednesday – 09:00 – 11:50
ROOM:
B146
INSTRUCTOR:
Cindi Kreicker, RN,MSN
PHONE NUMBER:
(812) 298-2246 or 1-800-377-4882 x2246
Pager: (812) 231-9757
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
ckreicke@ivytech.edu
OFFICE LOCATION:
B132-G
Lab: 0
Clin/Prac: 0
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday 6:30-7:00, 5:00-5:30
Tuesday 12:00-2:00
Wednesday 12:00-2:00
Thursday 9:00-12:00
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring 2006
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS REVISION:
Spring 2006
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
Examines the role of the associate degree nurse. Identifies components of the
ASN program philosophy. Outlines the facts, concepts, and principles underlying
the nursing process. Utilizes the nursing process to describe promotion,
maintenance,
and restoration of health or support death with dignity.
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this
course, the student will be expected to:
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Describe the basic components of the program philosophy.
Discuss universal healthcare needs with rationales for nursing
intervention.
Describe the five components of the nursing process.
Relate and utilize the nursing process, with emphasis on
assessment, analysis, planning, and intervention in providing care to
adult clients with health deviations
Identify basic principles of the teaching/learning process.
Utilize principles of the teaching/learning process in assisting adult
clients to gain health information.
Determine and employ communication principles appropriate in
interacting with adult clients and the health care team.
Recognize the role of the associate degree nursing student in
relation to professional behaviors, communication, assessment,
clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching and
learning, collaboration, and managing care.
Recognize and apply legal / ethical responsibilities of the nurse in
the care of adult clients.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include
Concepts about people, health, nursing, environment, teaching, and learning
Influence of the external and internal environment
Five components of the nursing process
Competencies of the Associate Degree nurse
Utilization of facts, concepts, and principles from the biological and social
sciences, and nutrition
Basic therapeutic communication skills
Basic nursing theory/procedures
Orem’s concepts of universal, developmental, and health deviation needs
Orem’s concepts of universal, developmental, and health deviation needs with
emphasis on health deviation needs related to:
Elimination: GI, pancreas, biliary, renal, reproductive
Rest/Activity: Musculoskeletal
Safety: Integumentary, sensory/perceptual, perioperative nursing, pain,
infection, inflammation, immunity
Homeostasis:
Endocrine/diabetes, fluids and electrolytes, acid-base
balance, central lines, blood administration
Therapeutic communication skills
Application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in promoting,
maintaining, and/or restoring health
Dosage calculations
REQUIRED TEXTS & INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:
Black, J. and Hawks J. H. Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Management for Positive
Outcomes. Elsevier / Saunders. 2004.
Daniels, R. (2003). Delmars Manual of Lab and Diagnostic Tests , Delmar.
Grinslade, S., Ingel, L., Keys, P. Study Guide for Medical Srugical Nursing: Clinical
Management for Positive Outcomes. Elsevier / Saunders, 2004.
Miller, B. and Keane, C. (2003). Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine and Nursing
and Allied Health, Saunders.
Myers, E. (2003). RN Notes: Clinical Pocket Guide. FA Davis.
Pickar, G. (2004). Dosage Calculations, Thomson.
Potter, P., Perry, A.G. (2005); Fundamentals of Nursing. Elsevier/ Saunders.
Skidmore, Roth L. (2005). Mosby’s 2005 Nursing Drug Reference. ,Mosby.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
The College is committed to academic integrity in all its practices. The faculty value
intellectual integrity and a high standard of academic conduct. Activities that violate
academic integrity undermine the quality and diminish the value of educational
achievement.
Cheating on papers, test or other academic works is a violation of College rules.
No student shall engage in behavior that, in the judgment of the instructor of the
class, may be construed as cheating. This may include, but is not limited to,
plagiarism or other forms of academic dishonesty such as the acquisition without
permission of tests or other academic materials and/or distribution of these
materials and other academic work. This includes students who aid and abet as
well as those who attempt such behavior.
ADA STATEMENT:
Ivy Tech Community College seeks to provide effective services and
accommodations for qualified individuals with documented disabilities. The goal of
Disability Support Services (DSS) is to provide opportunities for equal access in
college programs, services, and activities. DSS assists students with disabilities in
achieving their educational goals through such services as academic and career
counseling, adaptive testing, tutoring, note taking, interpreting, and test proctoring.
If you need an accommodation because of a documented disability, you are
required to register with Disability Support Services at the beginning of the
semester. The Disability Service Coordinator – can be located in the Admissions
Office on the Main Campus. If you will require assistance during an emergency
evacuation, notify your instructor immediately.
COPYRIGHT STATEMENT:
Students shall adhere to the laws governing the use of copyrighted materials.
They must insure that their activities comply with fair use and in no way infringe on
the copyright or other proprietary rights of others and that the materials used and
developed at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana contain nothing unlawful,
unethical, or libelous, and do not constitute any violation of any right of privacy.
METHOD(S) OF EVALUATION:
Grading standards and methodologies will be provided to students in writing and in the
syllabus at the beginning of the course. Evaluation of student progress is continuous.
Methods will ensure that objectives of the course are met.
METHOD(S) OF INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY: Lecture, discussion,
audiovisuals, presentations.
FACULTY CREDENTIALS:
Associate of Science in Nursing: A qualified faculty member in Nursing is one who
has an earned Master’s Degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution,
is a Registered Nurse licensed in Indiana, and has two years of directly related
work experience.
EVALUATION OF STUDENT PROGRESS: Evaluation of student progress is
continuous. Methods will ensure that objectives of the course are being met.
THEORY COURSE GRADING:
TESTING:
One unit exam excluding the final may be made up if missed. Any test not taken
at the time of the scheduled exam will be subject to the late testing policy. The
student is responsible for making all arrangements. Make up exams must be
completed within 5 days. Day 1 begins on the original day of the exam. Holidays
and weekends are counted in the 5 days. Make up exams are taken in the Testing
Center. It is the responsibility of the student to understand and comply with the
hours, rules and regulations of the testing center. You must show picture ID at the
time of test. All exams must be completed prior to taking the final exam. The
exam may not be the same as the original exam.
A 5% deduction will be assessed for the make up exam (starting grade 95%).
Students arriving more than 10 minutes after the start of an exam may not be
allowed to test and will face the late exam penalties. Additional time to complete
the exam will not be provided to students arriving at class after the exam has
begun.
In order to adequately review and score exams, instructors may not
complete and post results on the date of the exam.
Quizzes/assignments may be given but may not be made up if missed.
Homework must be handed in at the time collected to receive credit. No late
homework will be accepted. Faxed and e-mailed assignments will be accepted if
sent to the instructor at or before the course time.
EXTRA CREDIT:
Extra Credit is not available
MATH EXAM POLICY:
Calculating medication dosages and intravenous rates accurately are necessary
competencies in the Ivy Tech State College ASN Programs. There will be a medication
calculation exam at the beginning of each semester in the nursing program. Below are
the guidelines for this policy.
NUR 151:
The competency criterion for this level is set at 80%; the student will
have three attempts to meet this criterion. If the student does not pass the math
test with a 80% by the third attempt, the student will receive a failing grade for
NUR 151.
NUR 153, NUR 246, NUR 248: The competency criterion for this level is set at
80%; the student will have three attempts to meet this criterion. If the student does
not pass the math test with an 80% by the third attempt, the student will receive a
failing grade for the course (NUR 153 or NUR 248).
NUR 251 and NUR 253: The competency criterion for this level is set at 90%;
the student will have two attempts to meet this criterion. If the student does not
pass the math test with a 90% by the second attempt, the student will receive a
failing grade for the course.
Students are allowed to use non-programmable calculators for the math tests and
are expected to show their work for each problem.
A Capstone math exam will be given in the final semester in order to comply with
Ivy Tech State College policy.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Math skills are taught in semester one (1). Students are required to purchase the
designated math textbook.
Math is considered a cumulative skill. Once taught it is the responsibility of the
student to retain the knowledge between testing dates. Self study utilizing the text
throughout the program is strongly encouraged.
Students needing additional assistance are encouraged to utilize the following
resources:
 Math Lab
 College Library math text/Nurse Calculation Test Books
 PNU 287 Math for Nurses
 Nursing faculty
 Web based resources
ATI TESTING POLICY:
ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) examinations will be administered to
students enrolled in NUR course each semester. The following policies will apply:
ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) examinations will be administered to
students enrolled in NUR course each semester. The following policies will apply:
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Students must demonstrate mastery of content
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Mastery of content is defined as the 50th percentile
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Students who score below the 50th percentile (national)
will be required to remediate.
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Remediation scores must be at or above 90%
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Remediation must occur at least 24 hours from the
date of the original exam and subsequent remediation
must be spaced at least 24 hours apart.
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Tests will be given between 50% and 75% of the
course/component completion.
ATI exams and any indicated remediation must be
completed prior to the first day of the following semester or
the student will receive the grade of “F” for the course.
Students will be assessed testing fees through the Business
Office
It is the responsibility of the student to print and present the
instructor with the remediated results.
Testing plan to be followed:
Traditional:
Fundamentals – NUR 150
Medical – Surgical – NUR 250
Mental Health – NUR 250
Pharmacology – NUR 154
Maternity/PEDS – NUR 252
Transitional:
Fundamentals - NUR 246/NUR 248
Pharmacology – NUR 246/NUR 248
Medical – Surgical – NUR 250
Maternity / PEDS – NUR 252
Non-proctored: available at the beginning of the 3rd semester:
Nutrition
Management Leadership
Critical Thinking Entrance – 1st semester, NUR 150, NUR 246, or NUR 248
Critical Thinking Exit – final semester, last didactic course
Critical Thinking should be listed as a course requirements but not counted in a course
grade
GRADING SCALE:
Unit Tests – 70%
Quizzes and homework – 10%
Final Exam (comprehensive) – 20%
To complete this course, a grade of “C” or better must be achieved.
A = 100 – 93
B = 92 – 83
C = 82 – 75
D = 74 – 70
F = 69 – 0
The student must achieve a passing grade of 75% (cumulative) on exams (unit & final)
BEFORE homework assignments/quizzes and the journal summary will be considered in
the final grade in order to successfully pass the course. The scores will be totaled by
utilizing the weights as assigned by the course. The test scores will be 70% and the
final exam will count as 20%. Then when tallied the total scores must reflect 74.5% or
greater to receive credit for the homework points.
ROUNDING STATEMENT:
Scores will be rounded from the tenths place. For example, a score of 74.5 will be
rounded to a 75.0. A score of 74.45 will be rounded to a 74.0. Rounding will only be
done after the final computation stage of the grading process, not after each individual
assignment or test score.
INCLEMENT WEATHER:
For your information, class cancellation notices that may occur will be announced on the
following stations:
WACF – WPRF – radio
WBOW – WZZQ – radio
WMGI – radio
WCBH – radio
WSDM – radio
WTHI – TV/radio
WTWO – TV
WJNZ – FM
LAST DATE TO DROP COURSE WITHOUT A GRADE: APRIL 7, 2006
RIGHT OF REVISION: The above schedule and procedure are subject to change in the
event of extreme circumstances. Every effort will be made to notify the students of any
changes.
STUDENT RESPONSIBLITY:
If you have any questions or need clarification about the content of this syllabus, it
is your responsibility to ask.
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All cell phones and beepers must be shut off. In case of emergency,
set to “vibrating” mode only.
Students are expected to read syllabi posted and course topics prior
to the start of class.
Students are expected to observe common courtesies
Hold items for trash until break times.
Do not take or make cellular calls during class periods.
During class discussions allow peers the respect and time to express
comments without being judgmental.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Theory: NUR 150, 152, 154, 246, 248, 250, 252, 254
Attendance is expected. It is the student’s responsibility to make up missed
material. Students should confer with instructors in advance if absences are
anticipated. If the option for making up work exists for anticipated or unexpected
absences, the student is responsible for consulting with the instructor
immediately upon return.
CLINICAL ATTENDANCE:
Absences affect the ability of the student to learn. Further, it may hinder the ability of the
faculty to evaluate student progression. In an effort to reduce the impact of absences on
the learning experience, students missing a clinical day will face the loss of an assigned
clinical rotation. The determination of which rotation to be deleted will be decided by the
clinical instructor.
CLINICAL POLICIES:
BODY PIERCING – visible NON ear piercing must be covered or removed. (One pair of
small plain post earrings may also be worn. No other jewelry is to be visible).
NO DRINKING OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN UNIFORM.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORMS
It is the responsibility of the student to keep health records updated. Physical examination
forms not turned in by the deadline will result in exclusion from the clinical experience.
Students having expired CPR and TB status will not be allowed to attend clinical.
Resulting absences will be held to the course’s clinical attendance policy.
SMOKING POLICY:
There will be no smoking allowed at any clinical facility. Smoking anywhere on the
campus of the agency including parking lots is prohibited. Students violating this policy
will be given a status report and will be counted absent for the full day. If the college is
notified by the facility after completion of the clinical day that a student was found
smoking, the full day penalty will still be enforced.
To promote safety and availability, students are not allowed to leave the clinical facility
campus during the scheduled clinical time.
CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK:
All students will be required to have a completed criminal history check on file in the
nursing office. Failure to have the completed check in by the deadline will result in
exclusion from the clinical site until the results are returned to the department.
CELL PHONE POLICY:
Cell phones are not to be used or tuned on while on the clinical unit. If you are
expecting calls, the phone must be turned off and the calls routed to your personal voice
mail. Emergency contacts may be routed through the nursing secretary or the clinical
instructor.
PERSONAL HYGEINE:
Any student who is prohibited from caring for a patient due to personal hygiene concerns
(body odor, smoke odor, perfume, lotions, etc.) will be sent home for the day and
counted as absent. The loss of time will not be made up.
STUDENT IDENTIFICATION:
Students must arrive at clinical with the appropriate identification (as deemed by the
agency) and attire. Students in violation may be disciplined or sent home if deemed
necessary by the clinical instructor or agency. Students sent home will face the
penalties of the attendance policy.
LIBRARY ACCESS:
How to Access the Ivy Tech State College Library: The Ivy Tech Virtual Library
is available to students on- and off-campus, offering full-text
journals and books and other resources essential for course assignments.
Go to http://www.ivytech.edu/library/terrehaute.
CLASS ACTIVITIES
NUR 246
Week one
Jan 10&11
Philosophy of the ASN program
History of Nursing
Orem’s theory
Teaching / Learning
Cultural Sensitivity
APA format
Handbook
film
Week two
Jan 17&18
Roles of Nursing
Therapeutic Communication
Values/Ethics/Legalities
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pp.424-444
pp.388- 419
Week Three
Jan 24 & 25
Hygiene & comfort issues
pp.1002-1063
pp. 1129-1267
pp.1421-1479
pp.960-999
pp.260-386
Mobility/immobility
Safety/Hazards
Start Nursing process
pp. 119- 136
Handout
Week four
Jan 31& Feb 1
Test on the above except nursing process
Finish Nursing process
Sexuality
pp.522-541
Stress/adaptation
pp. 595- 614
Spirituality
pp.544- 565
Death and dying
pp. 568- 592
Week five
Feb 7 & 8
Nutritional overview
Peri-operative consideration
Wound care
pp.1272- 1319
pp.1484-1561
Week 6
Feb 14 & 15
Test on above information
Musculoskeletal
pp.559- 655
Week 7 &8
Feb 21-March 1
Test on Musculoskeletal
GI system and Biliary disorders
pp.658-854
Week 9
Week 10
Mar 7-15
Test on GI System and Biliary disorders
Endocrine disorders
pp.1144-1242
pp.1289-1366
Week 11& 12
Mar 21-Apr 5
Test on Endocrine
Renal disorders
pp.857-971
Week 13
April 11&12
Test on Renal disorders
Reproduction
Week 14
April 18&19
Hematology
Immunology
pp.2271-2314
pp. 2315-2374
Week 15
Week 15
April 25-26
Test on above information
Sensory system disorders
Integumentary
pp.1919-1988
pp.1370- 1432
pp.1091-1142
pp.1003-1050
Final is May 3, 2005 the final will include the information in week 15
This schedule is subject to change to meet the demands of the classroom
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