Nursing 312
Seattle University
College of Nursing
NURS 312
Health Assessment &
Intervention II
Syllabus
Fall 2009
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title, Credits, Prerequisites, Placement, & Pre- or Co-requisites................................................. 3
Course Description & Course Objectives .................................................................................... 3
Faculty ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Evaluation Methods ................................................................................................................... 4
Attendance Policy ...................................................................................................................... 4
Assignments and Evaluation/Course Grading Scale .................................................................. 5
Required Texts………………………………………………………………………………………….....6
Course Policies ........................................................................................................................... 6
Class/Lab Meeting Times & Locations/Faculty Contact Information ............................................ 8
Calendar ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Theory/Lab Topics and Content ............................................................................................... 11
Approaches to Teaching and Learning ..................................................................................... 13
Skills Labs Description and Responsibility Allocation ............................................................... 13
Readings, CDs, Preparation Questions .................................................................................... 13
Grading Rubric for Preparation Questions ................................................................................ 14
Portfolio .................................................................................................................................... 14
Dress Code, Classroom Etiquette ............................................................................................ 14
Standards of Conduct .............................................................................................................. 15
Seattle University Nondiscrimination Policy ............................................................................... 15
Referral to Disabilities Services ................................................................................................ 15
CPL Student Information and Expectations .............................................................................. 17
Some Assumptions About You (Entering Behaviors)................................................................. 19
BSN: Exiting Behaviors, Core Competencies ........................................................................... 20
HIV & AIDS Course Content ..................................................................................................... 20
APPENDIX: FORMS ................................................................................................................ 21
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SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF NURSING
Course Title:
NURS 312 Health Assessment and Intervention II
Credits:
Theory Class Time:
Theory Classroom:
4 (Theory 2, Skills Lab/Practice 2)
Monday 10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.
Pigott 103
Lab Time/Location:
CPL as listed in course calendar
Pre-requisites:
Pre or Co-requisite:
Co-requisite:
NURS 308.
NURS 324.
NURS 332-333.
Faculty:
Susan B. Matt, PhD, JD, MN, RN (Course Coordinator)
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Seattle University
Garrand 404
(206) 296-2198
matts@seattleu.edu
Office Hours:
Tuesday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lab Faculty:
Susan B. Matt, PhD, JD, MN, RN (Sections 1 & 5)
Terry F. Cicero, RN, MSN, CCRN (Section 2)
Lori A. Cray, PhD, RN (Section 3)
Maria Paulsen, BSN, RN (Section 4)
Valerie A. Gillis, RN, BScN, CPAN (Section 7)
Course Description:
Focus on nursing process and intervention in wellness and illness. Process includes
assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Application of nursing
interventions across the lifespan of individuals and in communities. Perform basic nurse
provider skills.
Course Objectives:
Upon course completion, the student will:
1. Integrate knowledge from liberal arts, nursing science, and related disciplines to assess
and intervene to promote the health of others.
2. Consider physical, psychosocial, and developmental health in interventions in diverse
children, adults, and elders in various states of health.
3. Use conceptual and critical thinking abilities to assess and intervene in individuals and
families across health states.
4. Perform skills and nursing interventions in a laboratory setting, considering altered states
of health and a wide variety of practice settings.
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5. Use group process and communication skills to work with peers, faculty, and health care
providers.
6. Demonstrate commitment to self-evaluation, independent learning, and professional
responsibilities.
Teaching/Learning Strategies:
Lecture
Discussion
Group Projects
Hands on skills practice in the lab setting
Evaluation Methods:
Theory: At least two quizzes will be given on theory content in class using audience response
cards. In addition, an online quiz covering medication safety will be given during week 8 of the
quarter. There will be a midterm and final exam containing objective multiple-choice items
designed to stimulate critical thinking. The exams will include content from this course, such as
information included in worksheets, readings, and lab skills (concepts & principles). There is an
emphasis on application and analysis of course concepts and principles. The final exam will be
comprehensive.
The medication safety quiz is essential preparation for medication administration. It is
imperative that you complete assigned problems from the Morris text to prepare for the quiz and
for your medication administration final skills validation. The grade on the exam will count
toward 5% of your course grade. the medication administration final skills validation will count
toward 10% of your course grade.
Skills Lab: A comprehensive psychomotor final skills exam will be conducted on the last day of
lab. During this lab, in addition to demonstrating competence in medication calculation and
administration, you will demonstrate a second skill drawn at random. Each demonstration will be
reviewed by an instructor other than your own. No books or notes are allowed. You must
demonstrate your knowledge of the concepts and principles that guide your work and perform
the skill safely in order to practice in a clinical setting. The medication administration final skills
validation will count toward 10% of your grade and the general final skills validation will count
toward 10% of your grade. You are responsible for learning how to perform all skills safely and
correctly. Lab time is spent learning skills and there is insufficient time to engage in repetitive
practice. In preparation for the skills lab performance, it is advised and expected that you
will practice on your own or with a partner in the lab during open lab hours.
Attendance:
As professionals, attendance is expected for all labs and classes. If you cannot attend the
designated class or lab due to illness or family emergency, you must contact your instructor as
soon as possible and at least one hour prior to the class time, and leave a contact phone
number. Failure to notify the instructor is considered unprofessional behavior. You will be placed
at risk for failing the course. After one unexcused absence you will receive an at risk form
stating expectations for behavior for the remainder of the quarter.
If you request an excused absence due to known commitments, such as military or family
obligations, requests must be individually approved at least five working days in advance before
leaving. It is your responsibility to contact the faculty to make up the lab before you leave. If you
fail to make arrangements for lab make-up, you will receive an at risk form stating expectations
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for behavior for the remainder of the quarter. For missed classes or labs, the form for “Make
Up for Missed Work” (in the syllabus) must be completed.
If exams are rescheduled for any reason, a “Request for Schedule Exception” form must
be completed by the student and signed by faculty; a permanent copy of the request will
be forwarded to your advisor and placed in your student file. Whenever a student
reschedules an exam, the faculty may substitute an alternate examination, which may be oral or
essay. The expectation is that you will be at every theory and lab class.
Assignments and Evaluation/Course Grading Scale:
This is a graded course. All portions of the course must be successfully completed. You must
obtain a cumulative score of 73% on theory exams and pass all lab skills (validations & final
evaluation) to pass this course and progress in the nursing program. If you fail any portion of the
course, you will need to repeat the course and obtain a 73% (passing) or above prior to
progressing in the program.
Theory
45%
Lab
50%
ATI
5%
Quizzes (at least 2)
Medication Safety Quiz
Group Project
Mid-term Exam
Final Exam (comprehensive)
Professional behaviors
Psychomotor Skills
Nursing Knowledge
General Skills Validation
Medication Administration skills
Validation
Practice Exam
5%
5%
10%
10%
15%
10%
10%
10%
10%
10%
5%
Final grade distribution is as follows (minimum pass grade is C or 2.0):
College of Nursing Scale
94-100
90-93
87-89
83-86
80-82
76-79
* 73-75
70-72
66-69
63-65
60-62
Below 60
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
University Scale
4.0 Superior
3.7
3.3
3.0 Good
2.7
2.3
2.0 Adequate
1.7
1.3
1.0 Poor
0.7
0.0 Failing
* Minimum passing grade for nursing courses
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Required Texts (Available for purchase at Seattle University Book Store)
Ackley, L. & Ladwig, G.B. (2008). Nursing diagnosis handbook: A guide to planning
care (8th ed.) St. Louis: Mosby.
Craven, R.F. & Hirnle, C.J. (2009). Fundamentals of Nursing: Human Health and
Function (6th ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott. (Previously required in NURS 308)
Morris, Deborah C. Gray (2006). Calculate with confidence (4th ed). Elsevier Science.
Taylor, C., Lillis, C., LeMone, P., & Lynn, P. (2007). Taylor’s Video Guide to Clinical
Nursing Skills: Student Set on CD-ROM. Philadelphia: Lippincott.
Venes, D. & Thomas, C.L. (Eds.) (2005). Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (20th
ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.
Response Cards aka Clickers: Clickers will be used in every class in NURS 312. You
are responsible for purchasing and bringing a response card (clicker) with you to the
first class session. Clickers will be used for a variety of purposes in class, including real
time learning assessment, student polling, practice with and learning about multiple
choice NCLEX style questions, and possibly quizzes.
To purchase your clicker (response card) go directly to the Turning Technologies web
site at the following address: https://store.turningtechnologies.com/index.cfm. Enter the
code bNv4. Order Response Card RF, product ID RFC – 02. The cost is $35 plus
approximately $5 for shipping. If the response card malfunctions, it must be returned to
Turning Technologies for replacement and cannot be returned to the bookstore. Allow
at least one week to receive your device in time for class on September 28th.
Academic Integrity: It is considered an act of academic dishonesty to allow someone
else to use your clicker, to ask someone to respond with your clicker, or to respond to
questions with someone else‟s clicker. If you are found using more than one clicker, the
clickers will be confiscated to determine their rightful owners and disciplinary action for
cheating will be initiated.
Course Policies:
N312 is a core course in undergraduate curriculum; hence, attendance and active
participation in lecture and lab are mandatory. It is expected that you will come to
class having completed the reading assignments in advance. If you are absent you
will miss important content. If you miss a lab, you may arrange to make up the missed
skills practice by contacting the Teaching Assistant in the lab.
The intensive lecture and labs are designed to provide you with theory and skills
practice that are necessary for your success in clinical courses during the rest of the
nursing program. If you are unable to successfully check off on the skills in the labs,
you will be unable to perform the skills in the clinical setting and will be unable to
progress in the program.
As part of professional accountability and integrity, students are also expected:
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1) to not attend lab if ill or infectious
2) to notify the faculty prior to the start of the N312 lab of their absence. Student
progression, when affected by absences, is decided on an individual basis by the
instructor and the course coordinator, in light of the student‟s prior progress in
meeting course objectives. The student is responsible for making up any missed
lab time by contacting the T.A. in the Clinical Performance Lab (CPL).
There are two or more multiple choice quizzes, a medication safety quiz with fill-in-theblank questions, two multiple choice exams, and one group assignment which must be
successfully completed to pass the course. In addition, each student is expected to
actively participate in lab section and classroom discussions. Your class participation
will count toward the nursing knowledge portion of the lab grade. The final exam will be
given on Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 12:00 – 1:50 p.m. It is Seattle University policy
to require final exams to conform to the registrar‟s scheduled times, so please do not
plan travel prior to the final exam. There will be no rescheduled exams.
Important Note: Both the theory and skills lab portions of this course must be
passed with 73% in order to pass this course. A grade lower than 73% will be a
failing grade requiring repetition of the course to progress in the program.
College of Nursing Policy for ATI for NCLEX Preparation
Beginning this quarter in the program, students are given a percentage of their course
grade based upon their score on the practice exam. The practice test will contribute 5%
to the course grade in N312. Students must achieve a 95% on one practice test. If less
than 95% is achieved, students should complete a focused review remediation prior to
taking the next test. Students must wait for 48 hours between tests or no credit will be
given for that test or for any subsequent tests. The grade awarded is as follows: > 95%
the student will receive a grade of 100%; <95% the student will receive a grade of 0%.
For example, 5% of the course grade for a student who achieves a grade of 95% on a
practice fundamentals exam would be 100%. The grade for a student who achieves <
95% would be 0%. Information regarding how to access the practice assessment will
be posted on ANGEL by mid-quarter.
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Theory/Lab Topics and Content
Preparation for the week should be completed by Monday morning before theory.
Theory/Lab topic
Content
Preparation
Taylor CD
module #
Documentation
Asepsis 1
Self Care
Mobility 1
Elimination: Urinary
Catheterization
Oral Medications
Other Medications
Injectable Meds 1
Injectable Meds 2
Fluid and
Electrolytes
Intravenous Therapy
Bags & Drip Rates
Asepsis 2
Nutrition 1 –
metabolic
Review of “real chart”
(See assignment on Angel)
Handwashing
Universal precautions
Exposure, prevention,
protective gear, AIDS content
as summarized on flow sheet
Bedbath
Hygiene: oral, nail, skin, hair,
foot, perineal, TEDs, SCDs,
bedpans, urinals
Bedmaking
ROM, Turn & position
Restraints
Foley catheters
Intermittent catheterization
Bladder irrigation
Oral – PO medications
Topical, sublingual
rectal, vaginal, inhaled
Intradermal - Subcutaneous
insulin and heparin
Intramuscular
Theory content (no lab)
Assess and regulate
Set up and priming tubing
Calculate drip rates for mini
and macro drip
IV pumps
Changing gown with IV
Complications
Surgical asepsis
Wound care, irrigation, drains
dressings, staple removal,
Specimen collection
Capillary blood glucose
I&O
Craven & Hirnle
chapter #
15
2
27; 40
7
33; 36(TEDs,
SCDs)
6, 9
12
34
31
41
3
3
28
28
4
28
4
28
37
5, 16
29
8
39
Review 27, 40
4
38
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Preparation
Theory/Lab topic
Nutrition 2
Mobility 2
Elimination
Oxygenation 1
Assessment &
Interventions
Perioperative Care;
Pain
Content
NG insertion, discontinuation
Feeding tubes, pump
Enteral feeding
Crushing medications and
medication administration
through a tube
Swallowing, dysphagia
Transferring
Ambulating
Assistive devices-wheelchair,
cane, crutches
Enema, constipation
Ostomy
Assessment
Types of O2 supplementation
Incentive spirometer
Oral Suctioning
Theory content(no lab)
Taylor CD
module #
Craven & Hirnle
chapter #
10
38 (pp 973978); 42 (pp
1135-1138)
9
34
Review 31
11,13
42
6, 14
35; review 36
30; 44
NOTE: Please also use the index of your text to look up specific procedures for your
labs. In addition, lab readings/reviews are included in the weekly assignments posted on
Angel.
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
This course is designed to complement Promoting Wellness in Families N332 and N333. The
theory class provides a knowledge foundation of the skills you will learn in the lab. The skill
modules are focused on individual clients across the lifespan. As you perform and practice
nursing skills in the lab, opportunities for self and peer assessment are provided. You will apply
this knowledge by using case studies, critical thinking questions, and role-playing.
Skills Lab:
The purpose of lab participation is to assure that you understand the principles of safe skills
performance prior to implementing these procedures in the clinical setting. It is the responsibility
of faculty to create an environment that is conducive to learning, and structure experiences that
help you discover and construct knowledge for yourself. It is the responsibility of the faculty to
support student competencies, consult with students when difficulties arise, and re-negotiate the
learning plans as needed.
It is your responsibility to plan learning activities for successful course completion. Required
media and reading assignments are listed for each skill, and must be completed prior to lab
attendance. Meeting the course objectives is evidenced in part by providing complete
responses to the preparation questions, active participation in class discussions, and validation
of the skills. It is your responsibility to seek faculty assistance in learning and observation for
skills validation after you have practiced sufficiently and feel you can demonstrate the skill
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correctly, safely and in a reasonable amount of time. In some activities, another student may
observe for successful completion of a skill, and demonstrate participation by signing the
partner's form. When you are ready for final validation, the instructor will seek evidence of
preparation prior to observation, such as completion of the learning activities, preparation
questions, and signature of a partner. Once this has been provided, the instructor will then
observe all critical behaviors, which are marked with an asterisk (*) for final skills validation. All
skills must be completed and validated by your lab instructor for course credit.
All skills checklists, once completed, must be presented to receive a final review. It is
recommended that you maintain a folder for this purpose. At the end of the quarter, a form
identifying that you successfully demonstrated course skills is placed in your academic file and
your portfolio. It is the student’s responsibility to secure original lab checklists in the event they
are required at a later date. When the learning activities and instructor validations (for each skill)
are completed, you can perform these procedures in the clinical facility, as guided by your
clinical instructor.
Readings:
All readings are to be completed prior to scheduled class or lab times. This is required for
passing NURS 312.
CDs:
Each lab has one or more CDs assigned. It is your responsibility to watch the assigned CDs
prior to your lab session.
Preparation Questions:
Complete the Lab Preparation Questions PRIOR to your theory class and lab class, and
bring them to class. These questions ask you to identify concepts and principles used in given
situations and provide you opportunities to apply knowledge and organize guidelines so the
skills can transfer to many settings. Exact answers may not be in the book. You will need to
use critical thinking abilities to synthesize and summarize the answers. You are to type the
answers to the questions. You will have an opportunity to discuss these in lab. You will turn in
the preparation questions in lab. Your lab instructor will review your answers and use the rubric
below to grade them. These grades will be considered in the nursing knowledge portion of your
lab grade.
Grading Rubric: Preparation Questions for N312 Labs
Score
Completeness &
Understanding of
Accuracy
Principles
4
Questions were
Student demonstrated
answered thoroughly
clear understanding of
and accurately.
the nursing skill and the
principles and rationales
behind it.
3
2
Most points were
covered, but some
questions were not
answered completely
or responses were not
correct.
Questions were not all
answered.
Format and
Timeliness
Assignment is
typed and turned in
to the instructor at
the beginning of the
lab session at
which it is due.
Sources
Assignment is late.
Citations are not
included.
Student‟s rationales for
nursing skills were
incorrect or incomplete.
Rationales were not
included for all
Student cited
sources for
information
provided in
responses to
questions.
Student cited
sources for some of
the responses.
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1
Questions were not all
answered.
0
Assignment was not
done.
applicable questions.
Student did not
demonstrate
understanding of the
skill, principles, or
rationales.
N/A
Assignment is late
and there are handwritten responses
to questions.
Citations are not
included.
N/A
N/A
You are the best reference regarding how you learn. Consider your learning style as you plan
activities in this course. Instead of focusing on the instructor’s "teaching", focus on your
"learning."
Portfolio:
This quarter you will be adding the summary of your N312 objectives and skills checklist
validation forms.
Dress Code:
Please refer to the Nursing Student Handbook and the CPL policy. Students are to wear lab
coat with SU name pin, and professional attire when attending the skills labs, as this is a clinical
setting. Seattle University scrubs with SU name tag are acceptable. No sweatshirts over
scrubs. If you are cold, you may wear your lab coat. No jeans, low riding pants, high riding
shirts, or low cut shirts are to be worn to skills labs. No long fingernails, excessive or dangling
jewelry, open-toed or high-heeled shoes. Hair must be pulled back or off of your collar. Failure
to follow these guidelines may affect your participation in the course. Please respect these
parameters.
Classroom Etiquette:
This is a large lecture-style class; hence, distraction in the form of side conversation and
computer keyboard clicking is disruptive. Computers will not be permitted in the classroom.
Out of respect for your time, classes will begin on time and end on time. Lateness is considered
unprofessional behavior. If you are late due to matters out of your control, please enter the
room quietly and take a seat in the back of the room.
To ensure that everyone is heard, individuals wishing to contribute to discussion should raise a
hand and be recognized by the instructor before speaking. Students are expected to listen
respectfully to anyone speaking and should expect the same of others.
Standards of Conduct:
Statement from the Seattle University Code of Student Conduct Handbook:
“Standards of conduct assist each student in the development of a responsible lifestyle
rewarding to the individual student, respectful of the rights of others, and compatible with the
legal norms of society. It is neither possible nor necessary to specify every instance of behavior
or misconduct that could result in disciplinary action against a student. Conduct that evidences
good intentions, mature consideration of the foreseeable consequences, and respect for the
rights of others generally will not conflict with University standards.” (Code, p. 9) Refer to the
Code of Student Conduct regarding the following areas: Demonstrate Respect for: Self, Others,
Relationships, Community, Honesty, and Property. (Code, pp. 5-7).
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Seattle University Nondiscrimination Policy
Seattle University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or status as a
Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in the administration of any of its education policies,
admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletics, and other school-administered
policies and programs, or in its employment related policies and practices.
All University policies, practices and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with
Seattle University‟s Catholic and Jesuit identity and character. Inquiries relating to these policies
may be referred to the University's Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Equal
Opportunity Officer. Consistent with the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972 and its implementing regulations, Seattle University has designated three individuals
responsible for coordinating the University's Title IX compliance. Students or employees with
concerns or complaints about discrimination on the basis of sex in employment or an education
program or activity may contact any one of the following Title IX coordinators:
Gerald Huffman, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
University Services Building 107 (206) 296-5869
huffmaje@seattleu.edu
Dr. Michele Murray, Assistant Vice President
Student Center 140B (206) 296-6066
mmurray@seattleu.edu
Dr. Jacquelyn Miller, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Administration 104 (206) 296-5446
jcmiller@seattleu.edu
.
Individuals may also contact the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.
(Seattle University Code of Student Conduct Handbook, 2008, Section 4.1, p. 12.
Referral to Disabilities Services
If you have, or think you may have, a disability (including an „invisible disability‟ such as a
learning disability, a chronic health problem, or a mental health condition) that interferes with
your performance as a student in this class, you are encouraged to discuss your needs and
arrange support services and/or accommodations through Disabilities Services staff in the
Learning Center, Loyola 100, (206) 296-5740.
If you have a specific mobility, psychiatric, health, learning or sensory disabilities and require
accommodations, please let the faculty know early in the quarter. For accommodations, you will
need to present documentation of your disability to the Disabilities Services. Students with
disabilities are encouraged to discuss with his/her instructor the support that they need.
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SEATTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING
Clinical Performance Lab, James Tower, Suite 410
CPL Student Expectations and Information
Appearance
Students are to look professional during Lab and Simulation sections scheduled in the
Simulation Rooms, Ellipse, Graduate Exam Rooms, and Practice Lab:

Attire
o
o
o
o
o
Computer Lab
DVDs
Food
Lockers
Maintaining the
Environment
Wear clinical-setting appropriate clothing (no jeans)
Wear a lab coat with name tag during lab and simulation
Official CON scrubs are acceptable with nametag and proper footwear
If you are cold, you may wear a lab coat over your scrubs
Wear closed toe and closed heel shoes

Hair is to be off the collar and secured while in the lab

Students who do not meet the appearance expectations may be restricted from
participating in the lab class or simulation session.

Students are to log-off the computer when finished.

The Computer Lab is equipped with a “prints release” station, similar to that at the
Lemieux Library. Students must log-in to the computer accompanying the prints release
station to release their print job. Students‟ use of printing at the CPL Computer Lab may
be subject to fees paid by campus card and/or to monitoring for a total maximum number
of pages per job or per school year. See CPL front desk with questions.

Students are to supply their own DVDs for recording lab sessions.

DVD-R is the type of DVD recommended for use.

Eating or drinking is permitted only in the Student Lounge. Students are expected to
exercise care to prevent spills or stains on the furniture and carpet, and are to dispose of
garbage appropriately.

Water bottles are permitted at the tables but not at the bedsides or in the Computer Lab.

The Swedish Medical Center cafeteria is on the first floor of the hospital and is open to all
Seattle University Students. Microwaves are available for use. There is also a Starbucks
in the James Tower lobby.

Students may reserve a locker for one quarter by contacting the Administrative Asst.

Lockers must be shared between 2-3 people and students must provide their own lock.

Students must remove locks and all belongings from locker at the end of the quarter.
Belongings not removed by the end of the quarter will be disposed of.
Students are expected to:

Clean up after themselves when finished working in the lab
o
o
o

Dispose of garbage and remove all personal items
Return supplies and equipment to the table or designated location
Straighten up lab section area including: lower beds, straighten out bed linens,
assure one overbed table and stool are at each bedside station, and replace paper
on exam tables. (A reminder card listing these tasks is posted at the head of each
bed.)
Return furniture that is rearranged or moved to the original set up and location.
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Restrooms
Safety
Shuttle Service
Simulation
Student
Accessible
Space

Exercise care to avoid bumping into the walls with furniture, backpacks.

Report broken or non-functioning equipment and furniture to a CPL staff member so the
items can be pulled out of service for repair.

Treat the furniture, equipment and environment respectfully.

Use bulletin boards to post materials that have been approved by the Administrative
Assistant. Nothing is to be posted or attached to the walls in the CPL or James Tower.
Restrooms are located by the elevators outside of the Lab. The handicapped restroom
inside the lab suite is a simulation space and not to be used by students, faculty, or staff.

No invasive procedures (except injections) are to be performed on students and
faculty.

Students may practice using sharps only under the direct supervision of a
faculty member, TA, or qualified CPL staff member.

Sharps are to be disposed of immediately after use in the approved sharps
container.

Infectious waste (Blood, body fluids and materials contaminated with blood or
body fluids) is to be disposed of according to OSHA and WISHA standards.

All volunteer “patients” (including standardized patients and models for special
graduate labs) are to complete the appropriate consent forms.

Students will comply with all Emergency (Fire, Disaster, Evacuation, etc)
policies and procedures.

Students can use the Swedish Shuttle (on a space-available basis) to travel
between the main campus and James Tower

The Shuttle schedule including departure/arrival locations is available under the
Student Tab on the College of Nursing public website
(http://www.seattleu.edu/nurs/).

Simulation is an integral part of the curriculum.

Preparation for simulation should be equal to the student‟s preparation for
clinical.

Backpacks are not allowed in the simulation rooms due to space constraints.
Please store your belongings in the Student Lounge during simulation
experiences.
Students have unlimited access to the following Lab areas if not in use by a class
or other event. Students are required to call or email the CPL receptionist and/or
check in at the front desk to make an appointment to use spaces outside of their
regularly scheduled class time.
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Student Lounge
Ellipse
Practice Lab
Computer Lab
Reflection Area
Conference Room
Classroom
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Interview Room
Graduate Lab (Graduate students only)
Community Apartment
Students have restricted access to the following areas:
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Simulation rooms – Baby Ryan, Adult (Faculty or TA supervision required)
Graduate Lab (Undergraduates must have permission and supervision)
Handicap-accessible Restroom (For lab session learning only; not for restroom
use)
No student access to the following areas:
Teaching
Assistant
CPL
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Center for Vulnerable Populations
Faculty and Administrative Area
Supply and Equipment Storage Rooms
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At least one Teaching Assistant (graduate nursing student) is available each
week in the CPL to:
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Assist students referred by faculty for skill remediation
Assist students requesting supervised practice
Assist with simulations as needed
The TA‟s schedule will be announced to faculty at the beginning of each
quarter. Students and faculty are encouraged to contact the TA directly to
make appointments and referrals. The CPL front desk can assist as needed.
Some Assumptions About You (Entering Behaviors)
 Upon entering NURS 312, you will know about and use critical thinking. You have
learned the elements of reasoning, the criteria by which to judge reasoning, multiple
approaches to gathering additional information, and ethical standards.
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You are able to work in small groups. This means using what you learned in NURS 203,
NURS 306, and NURS 308, being able to evaluate your group process. You are
responsible for contributing to the group so that yours becomes an effective group
(goals, feelings, power, conflict, and balance of task & group building).
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You will assume responsibility for your own learning. This means being prepared before
class, making the best use of in-class time, and assessing your own performance and
the performance of others.
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You will use therapeutic communication techniques as you work with each other and in
communities (Arnold, E.C., & Boggs, K.U.). You are willing to explore differences in
these communities, families and individuals; and identify natural biases and
generalizations to promote open, mutual relationships (Arnold, E.C., & Boggs, K.U.).
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What Will You Gain By Taking This Course? (Exiting Behaviors)
BSN Concepts
 Provide nursing skills that promote health, (e.g. range of motion,
Health promotion
ambulation in long term care).
Risk reduction,
 Provide risk reduction and disease prevention strategies related to
disease
nursing skills (e.g. incentive spirometer, TED hose).
prevention
 Identify Healthy People 2010 goals for appropriate age group.
Information and
 Use equipment for procedures (e.g. chemstick, IV pump).
technology
 Use privacy, confidentiality principles.
Ethics
 Increase respect for others.
 Increase awareness of personal beliefs and biases.
 Value others in discussions.
Diversity
 Value differences with communities, families, individuals.
 Avoid assumptions about others.
BSN: Core Competencies
 Apply knowledge from theory to practice (e.g. wound care principles
and dressing changes).
 Develop concepts and principles related to nursing skills that can be
transferred to a variety of situations.
Critical thinking
 Analyze data in medical situations (e.g. nutrition, labs, pre and post op
care).
 Organize, interpret, evaluate data from medical case studies.
 Problem-solve in complex and ambiguous simulated situations.
 Increase awareness of self.
 Begin to develop professional relationships with peers.
Relationship/
Communication
 Improve interpersonal communication skills.
 Improve group skills.
 Provide nursing skills in altered states of health (e.g. oral medications,
catheters, tube-feedings).*
Direct Care
 Develop knowledge in the language of medicine/nursing.
 Assess growth & development.
Care
 Use nursing process to plan individual care.
Management
Theory and skills about HIV/AIDS
This course includes 3 of 7 hours of HIV/AIDS education required by Washington State.
This course includes HIV/AIDS content on: Preventive measures, (e.g., recognition of activities
that may involve exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials/substances);
methods of infection control, (e.g., engineer controls, work practices, personal protective
equipment); legal issues; regulatory issues; ethical and psychosocial issues; College of Nursing
policies, post exposure, and follow-up procedures and evaluation.
Syllabus: Developed by Sharon Jenson, MN, RN
Revisions: Verna Harms, Ph.D., ARNP; Mary K. Haviland, MSN, RN, Winter, 2005; Helen Miske MN, RN, Fall, 2005; Jean Tang,
Ph.D., RN, Winter 2006; Laura Witter MSN ARNP Fall 2006; Terri Perkins, MN, RN; Jean Tang, Ph.D., ARNP, Winter 2007.;
Deonne Brown, DNP, ARNP; Fall 2007 Celeste Strahl, MN, RN; Winter 2008 Celeste Strahl, MN, ARNP; Fall 2008 Susan B. Matt,
PhD, JD, MN, RN; Winter 2009 Susan B. Matt, PhD, JD, MN, RN, Fall 2009 Susan B. Matt, PhD, JD, MN, RN.