Course Title: Integration of Nursing Concepts
Course prerequisites : NURS 200, 210L, 201, 211L, 202, 212L, 204, 214L, 205
Instructor: Lawrence A. Santiago, MSN, RN
Date: September 3, 2007 to November 10, 2007
Course Number NURS 220
Credit Hours: 2
Credit length: 10 weeks
Course Schedule: Fridays, 1:30-4:30pm or
Fridays, 5-8pm
Required Text: HESI review book, CD and Case Studies
ATI Review Modules for Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community
Health Nursing, Maternal-Newborn Nursing, Mental Health
Nursing, and Nursing Care of Children
Course Description: This course combines the knowledge base from each of the different clinical specialties in nursing by reviewing material in a case study format and discussing the studies in seminars. The course follows up with testing in each subject area in preparation for taking the NCLEX examination.
Objectives: 1-At the completion of this course the student would have reviewed material in each clinical and functional subject area of nursing, i.e. medical, surgical, maternity, pediatrics, mental health, geriatrics, pharmacology, community, leadership.
2-Student would also have learned to apply information in a critical thinking format to different clinical scenarios.
3-Furthermore they would have reviewed the test taking skills of the NCLEX format.
4- Student would have taken and passed the each subject test with a minimum of 850 for HESI or 68% for ATI . The instructor will determine which test will be utilized for each subject area.
5- Student would remediate in those areas that are shown in the test results to be areas of weakness.
6- They would have passed the final comprehensive examination with a minimum of an 850 HESIscore or 68% for ATI . This test must be passed to be considered a graduate of the program. If it is not passed by the 3 rd attempt than the student must retake
NURS 220 and cannot graduate.
While these are the cumulative minimum grades for passing this course the 850
HESIscore or ATI 68% pass rate on each examination area of the tests stands as does the comprehensive examination. This higher standard of passing for this course is to prepare

the student for passing the NCLEX examination and therefore readiness to obtain the RN license and practice as an RN.
Examinations
Comprehensive diagnostic examination
Subject tests
10%
40%
Comprehensive final examination 50%
Total 100%
Grades
Letter Grade
A
B
C*
D
F
Percentage of Class Points
91 - 100%
84 - 91 %
76 - 84 %
68 - 75 %
67 or Less
*Minimum passing grade for this nursing classes is a 85% in preparation for the passing comprehensive examination at an 850 HESIscore for graduation and for passing the NCLEX. This score is not arbitrary but is based on statistical analysis from the HESI Inc testing corporation in terms of what it takes to pass their tests and then successfully pass the NCLEX .
Remediation, computer, and tutoring assistance is available to all students who need to meet this minimum requirement.
This syllabus is subject to change at any time.

Course Schedule:
Week 1:
Week 2:
Comprehensive diagnostic examination
Test taking skills
Introduction to practice questions
Send out NCLEX Applications
Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
Providing care related to the administration of medications and parenteral therapies
Week 3: Maternity/Newborn nursing
Pediatric nursing
Health Promotion and Maintanence
The nurse provides and directs nursing care of the obstetric and pediatric client that incorporates the knowledge of expected growth and and development principles; prevention and/or early detection of health problems.
Reduction of Risk Potential
Reducing the likelihood that obstetric or pediatric clients will develop complications or health problems related to existing conditions, treatments or procedures.
Physiological Adaptation
Managing and providing care for obstetric and pediatric clients with acute, chronic, or life threatening physical health conditions.
Week 4: Psychosocial Integrity
The nurse provides and directs nursing care that promotes and supports the emotional, mental and social well-being of the client and family/significant others experiencing stressful events, as well as clients with acute or chronic mental illness.
Week 5: Med-surg nursing
Management of Care
Providing and directing nursing care that enhances the care delivery setting to protect clients, family/significant others and health care personnel.
Health Promotion and Maintanence
The nurse provides and directs nursing care of the older adult client that incorporates the knowledge of expected growth and and development principles; prevention and/or early detection of health problems.
Week 6: Med-surg nursing
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Safety and Infection Control
Protecting clients, family/significant others and health care personel from health and environmental hazards.
Basic Care and Comfort

Providing comfort and assistance in the performance of
Activities of daily living.
Reduction of Risk Potential
Reducing the likelihood that older adult clients will develop complications or health problems related to existing conditions, treatments or procedures.
Physiological Adaptation
Managing and providing care for older adult clients with acute, chronic, or life threatening physical health conditions.
Week 7: Final review
Week 8: Comprehensive final examination
Week 9: Remediation
Week 10: Introduction to the NCLEX
Test Day Recommendations

NURS 220 Integration of Nursing Care
This form is designed to ensure that all students have received a syllabus, understand its provisions, and agree to them.
Initial each item after you read it and understand it.
______ I have read the syllabus in its entirety and accept all of its provisions.
______ I understand that the work of the course requires consistent classroom attendance and active participation.
______ I understand that the workload for this course will be very high and I have factored this into my schedule.
______ I will make note of any important dates on the Readings and Assignments
Outline.
______ I am aware of the policy concerning make-up examinations.
______ I understand that I am responsible for my learning.
______ I will work hard to stay current with the material, including completion of reading assignments.
______ I understand that I need to earn at least an 85% average on the didactic examinations to pass NURS 220.
______ I understand that I need to earn at least a 850 HESIScore or 68% for ATI on the final examination to pass NURS 220.
______ I understand that I must pass NURS 220 in order to take the NCLEX-RN examination and graduate from West Coast University.
______ I understand that the final examination and remediation time schedules are subject to change.
My signature verifies that I have received a copy of the NURS 220 syllabus and that I agree to its provisions.
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