Course Syllabus
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ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
NURS 1200: HEALTH AND NURSING ASSESSMENT
Fall 2011
I.
COURSE NUMBER
NURS 1200 (CRN:10018)
II.
COURSE TITLE
Health and Nursing Assessment
III.
COURSE CREDITS
4 credits (Theory: 2.5 credits; Lab/Clinical: 1.5 credit)
IV.
PLACEMENT IN
CURRICULUM
Level 1 Fall Semester First Year
Fall 2011
V.
CLASS TIME
Lecture: Monday 0900-1150, Wednesday 1300-1450
Lab A: Tuesday/Thursday 0800-1150
Lab B: Wednesday/Friday 0800-1150
Course requires 2 hours of independent lab time per week
Clinical: 0800 –1200 as scheduled or as arranged
VI.
PLACE
Auditorium OM600 – lecture
Lab – Auditorium or assigned lab rooms
Clinical – as assigned
VII.
COURSE FACULTY
*Valinda Pearson PhD, RN, CRRN,CNE (course
coordinator)
Office: ED669
Phone: 651.690.7715
E-mailvipearson@stkate.edu
Teaching Team:
Cynthia Dols
Billie Miller
Dodie Russell
Isolina Soto
Patti Witt
651.690.7720
651.690.7855
651.690.7711
651.690.8135
651.690.7729
clddols@stkate.edu
bgmiller@stkate.edu
ddrussell@stkate.edu
idsoto@stkate.edu
pkwttl@stkate.edu
VIII. LEVEL I DESCRIPTION
NURS1000: Introduction to the Profession of Nursing
NURS1200: Health and Nursing Assessment
The first level nursing courses involve the holistic study of healthy persons throughout the
lifespan. An introduction is provided to students about the nursing profession and the role of the
nurse in today's health care environment. Critical thinking and the problem-solving model of
nursing process are introduced and complete assessment of the healthy person is learned.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: NURS 1200: Health and Nursing Assessment
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Composed of lecture, lab and clinical components, NURS1200 emphasizes history taking
and holistic health assessment. With a focus on a systematic approach to the collection of
data, students learn to make assessments that provide a basis for nursing interventions and
practice. An assessment tool is introduced in the nursing practice lab and is applied with
healthy clients in a variety of clinical settings. Concepts in dosage calculation from
NURS1000 are built upon and an evaluative math exam is given in preparation for
NURS2100.
IX.
LEVEL & COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Outcome #1. Begin to incorporate the elements of a comprehensive holistic assessment
into the assessment process (Phenomena of Nursing; “Critical and Creative Inquiry” and
“Discipline-Based Competence”)
Outcome #2. Use current evidence and clinical reasoning to determine the health
maintenance and health promotion needs of individuals.(Critical Thinking; “Critical and
Creative Inquiry”)
Outcome #3. Apply the principles of effective professional communication and informatics
to obtain an accurate holistic health assessment and health history. (Communication;
“Effective Communication in a Variety of Modes”)
Outcome #4. Relate economic, political, ethical, and demographic factors to the holistic
assessment of patients to improve the quality and safety of patient-centered nursing care.
(Systems; “Leadership and Collaboration”)
Outcome #5. Employ the standards of nursing practice and principles of team work,
collaboration, and leadership during the evaluation of patient-centered care.
.(Role; “Discipline-Based Competence” and “Purposeful Lifelong Learning”)
Outcome #6. Create, implement and evaluate a teaching plan based on a comprehensive
health assessment to promote health and minimize risks of a geriatric patient.
(Therapeutic Interventions; “Diversity and Global Perspectives”)
Please note. Department of Nursing “curricular threads” are identified in italics; University
“Goals of a Liberal Arts Education” are identified in quotes.
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies are included in the
curricular outcomes.
X.
TEACHING-LEARNING ACTIVITIES
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Primary teaching/learning activities include lecture, small group discussions, case
study discussions, journal writing, written assignments, video presentations, panel
discussions, lab skills evaluation, supervised skills practice and self check-offs.
Please see NURS1200: Units and Topics in NURS1200 course packet for specific
learning activities and assignments. THESE ARE EXAMPLES!  Please refer to
“Roles and Responsibilities in the Teaching-Learning Process” in the Associate Degree
Program Student Policies: 2011-2012.
XI.
COURSE OUTLINE
Managing Care: The Nursing Process
Topic 1:
Nursing process: Review and application
Holistic Assessment
Topic 1:
Topic 2:
Topic 3:
Topic 4:
Topic 5:
Topic 6:
Topic 7:
Topic 8:
Topic 9:
Topic 10:
The Health and Medication History
Assessing Client Educational Needs
Developmental Assessment Across the Lifespan
Sexual Health Assessment
Mental Health Assessment
Spiritual Health Assessment
Nutritional Assessment
Pain Assessment and Management
Sleep Assessment
Immunity and Immune System Assessment
Clinical Decision Making
Topic 1:
Pharmacology and Medication Administration
Physical Assessment
Topic 1:
Vital Signs and Thermoregulation
Topic 2:
Preparing for the Physical Assessment
Topic 3:
Assessment of Face, Head, and Neck, Ears, Nose, Mouth,
and Throat
Topic 4
Respiratory Assessment
Topic 5:
Abdominal Assessment
Topic 6:
Cardiovascular Assessment
Topic 7:
Neurological and Musculoskeletal Assessment
Topic 8:
Integumentary System Assessment
Assessing Special Populations
Topic 1:
The Healthy Pediatric Patient
Topic 2:
Family Assessment
XII.
COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING
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COURSE ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING
Please see information about course assignments included in NURS 1100 Blackboard.
THREADS: PHENOMENON OF NSG (1), CRITICAL THINKING (2), COMMUNICATION (3), SYSTEMS (4), ROLE (5),
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS(6)
Learning Assignments and Exams
Exams: 3 Exams (60 points each)
Collaborative Exams (2 points each)*
Nursing Math Exam (90% within 2 attempts)
Critical Thinking Medication Scenarios *
Health Assessment of Lab Partner
Critical Thinking Developmental Activity (Scenarios)*
Nutritional Assessment of Lab Partner
Pediatric Developmental Assessment
Comprehensive Pediatric Physical Assessment
Comprehensive Physical Assessment (Adolescent to Geriatric)
Journal Entries (4 entries)
Spiritual/Cultural Case Study*
Skills Evaluation
Apical Pulse
Comprehensive Physical Assessment
Clinical Performance (3 days)
Proposed Materials for Teaching Plan
Health History and Nursing Process
Medication Exercise
Falls Assessment
Mental Health Assessment
Spiritual Assessment
Sleep Assessment
Pain Assessment
Health Promotion Teaching Plan (Clinical)
Vital Signs
Braden Scale Assessment
Physical Assessment (Clinical)
Rapid Disability Rating Scale
Therapeutic Communication
Clinical Log
Draft Teaching Plan
Ishihara Colour Blindness test
Related to
Course
Outcome
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
2,5,6
2,3,5
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,2,3,5,6
1,2,3,5,6
1,2,3,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,2,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
2,3,6
1,2,3,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,2,5,6
1,2,3,5,6
1,2,3,5,6
1,2,3,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,2,3,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
1,2,3,4,5,6
2,5,6
2,3,5,6
3,5
1,2,3,5
5
Points
180 points
4 points
S or U
S or U
S or U
S or U
3 points
6 points
S or U
3 points
S or U
S or U
6 points
20 points
S or U
S or U
13 points
S or U
S or U
S or U
S or U
S or U
S or U
5 points
S or U
S or U
S or U
S or U
S or U
S or U
S or U
S or U
* Denotes collaborative Learning Activity
Health History and Nursing Process clinical paper is the formative measure used to evaluate student
achievement of Level I Objectives for the following curricular threads: Phenomena of Nursing, Critical
Thinking, Communication, and Therapeutic Interventions. The Comprehensive Physical Assessment is the
formative measure used to evaluate student achievement of Level I Objectives for the curricular thread of
Systems and the Medication exercise clinical paper is the formative measure used to evaluate student
achievement of Level I Objectives for the curricular thread of Role.
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Grading Scale:
The grading scale for nursing courses in the Associate Degree Program is presented in the
online Associate Degree Program Student Handbook: 2010-20111. [LINK] A grade of “C”
or better is required to pass the course. Grades are determined as follows:
Grade
A
AB+
B
XIII.
Scale%
96-100%
93-95%
90-92%
87-89%
Points
230-240
223-229
216-222
208-215
Grade
BC+
C
C-
Scale %
84-86%
81-83%
78-80%
75-77%
Points
201-207
194-200
187-193
180-186
Grade
D+
D
F
Scale %
72-74%
69-71%
<69%
Points
172-179
165-171
<165
COURSE POLICIES
Exam Policy
Students are expected to take exams as scheduled. Students who miss an exam must notify
the course faculty prior to the exam. There will be an automatic deduction of 5% of the
exam points for missed exams. For example, 3 points will be deducted off the achieved
score for an exam worth 60 points.
If you earn 80% or less on an exam, you are required to meet with your clinical/lab faculty
or designated course faculty for remediation in order to eligible to take the next exam.
Assignments:
Students are responsible for completing all course assignments and learning activities on
time. All assignments are to be completed as individual work unless otherwise stated.
Course assignments are due at the beginning of class on the scheduled due date. Late
assignments will not be accepted unless prior arrangements have been made with course
faculty.
Policy on Late Assignment
All assignments are due at the beginning of class on the specified time and due date.
Papers that are not turned in on time are considered late papers. Late papers will have
ONE POINT deducted for each day that the paper is not turned in. Saturdays and Sundays
are counted as late dates. Points lost due to lateness cannot be made up or earned back.
Deductions of points due to lateness can be avoided by: 1) turning papers in on time to the
Course Coordinator, the clinical instructor or to any other available course instructor; or 2)
contacting the clinical instructor BEFORE the paper is due to negotiate an extension on
paper’s due date. S/U assignments are due on the date scheduled. All assignments are
required to achieve a satisfactory score (78%) in order for the student to pass the course.
Kaplan Integrated testing benchmark: Kaplan Integrated Tests are nationally normed,
secure exams that are used to assess student learning. The purpose of the tests is to
evaluate knowledge of key concepts and major topics in the curriculum. Additionally,
remediation resources are available that will assist in enhancing learning outcomes. Each
exam has a standardized mean score that has been determined through national norms. For
the NURS1200 course, the following tests and completion will be required:
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a. Physical Assessment/wellness Integrated Test item#75 Benchmark:
65.3% Raw score: 49
b. Physical Assessment/wellness focused Exam: Satisfactory upon
completion
c. Nursing Calculation Exam: Math competency is necessary for successful completion of
nursing course work and for safe practice after graduation. Students will be evaluated on
basic nursing math skills by taking the Nursing Calculation Exam. Students are expected to
pass the nursing math exam at 90% within 2 attempts in all nursing courses in which the
exams are administered. Students who are unable to demonstrate math competency at 90%
within 2 attempts will receive a grade of F for the course. It is the responsibility of students
to schedule tutoring and be prepared to meet the calculation requirements in the nursing
coursework. In NURS1200, the Nursing Calculation Exam is a 30-item S/U exam. It must
be passed at 90% within two attempts to be successful in the course.
Policies for Skills Lab, Classroom Lab, and Clinical:
Please refer to the Associate Degree Program Student Handbook for information about
these policies.
To satisfactorily pass this course you MUST:
1. Achieve 78% of cumulative exam points (140 pts)
2. Achieve 78% of cumulative non-exam points (47.5 pts)
3. Achieve 90% on the Nursing Math Exam within 2 attempts (27 correct answers)
5. Satisfactorily complete all S/U assignments
6. Complete al1 required Kaplan Exams and remediation
7. Achieve a satisfactory grade in clinical
Consequences of failing to meet this expectation: Minimum requirements of the course
will not have been met and the student will not be able to progress in the nursing program.
A grade of C- or lower in this course also means the student has not met the minimum
requirements for progression in the nursing program.
Academic Integrity:
Please refer to the “Academic Integrity Policy” in the Associate Degree Academic Catalog.
Students are expected to follow St. Catherine University academic and behavior standards
refer to LeGuide
Attendance and Preparation for Class:
Attendance is required for lecture, lab and clinical *, and attendance will be documented.
After 2 absences in a course, a 411 alert will be initiated and student must meet with
lab/clinical faculty. After 3 absences in a course, a meeting with the course coordinator
will be required, and after 4 absences in a course, a meeting with the program director will
be required to ensure student success. Failure to attend class sessions results in
implementation of the Performance Issue Algorithm/Guided Improvement Plan described
in the Associate Degree Nursing Program policy handbook.
Students who are unable to attend classroom lab, skills lab, or clinical labs due to infectious
illness or personal crisis are required to contact the instructor, and, if scheduled for a
clinical experience, the clinical area to which the student is assigned. Notification is
required to be made no later than one half hour before the session begins.
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It is required that students will attend all classroom and lab experiences prepared, having
completed the reading assignments prior to class. Student preparation prior to laboratory
experiences is outlined in the course management system and includes readings, written
assignments, case studies, and practice of skills in the nursing practice lab.
The most significant learning activity is attendance and active participation in all class
sessions. Taking initiative in learning is a professional nursing practice. This requires
preparation for all class sessions, the belief that you have a unique and valuable perspective
to offer to class discussions, and the willingness to enter into to our class discussions.
Therefore, attendance will be taken and active participation and engagement in class
discussions and learning activities will be noted. Please e-mail or call your
course/clinical/lab faculty prior to class if you will be absent. Failure to attend class
sessions results in implementation of the Performance Issue Algorithm/Guided
Improvement Plan described in the Associate Degree Program Student Policies: 2011-2012.
*The clinical and lab absence policy will be followed. (See the 2011-2012 Nursing Student
Handbook: Students who miss in excess of 25% of the total clinical/lab for a course may
be required to repeat the entire course.)
Course Communication:
Please check your St. Kate’s e-mail for messages and updates related to the course frequently
(at least every 2-3 days). The official communication source is the SCU email. Grades will be
posted in the online grade book on Blackboard.
Accommodations:
Students with documented disabilities who believe they would benefit from accommodations in
this course are encouraged to contact the Disabilities Coordinator in the Learning Center for
Academic Development to ensure that appropriate accommodations are implemented in a
timely manner. The Disabilities Coordinator may be contacted at 651.690.6563. Please refer to
the student policy in LeGuide: “Services for Students with Disabilities.”
Grading Policy:
NURS1200 is required to be taken for a grade and is required to be satisfactorily completed
with a minimum grade of C (78% of the total possible points). A minimum grade of C
(78% of total possible points) is required for each course assignment/component.
Assignments may be resubmitted once if not completed satisfactorily the first time.
Resubmitted assignments receive a C (78% of total possible points for that assignment).
Achievement of the Final Course Grade:
A grade of C or higher is required to pass each nursing course. At the end of each course,
points are totaled and students are required to achieve 78% of accumulated exam points
in order to pass the course. If a student does not achieve 78% of accumulated exam
points, the course grade will be based only on exam points the student has earned. If a
student does achieve 78% of accumulated exam points, then non-exam coursework will
contribute to the course grade. Such non-exam coursework may include quizzes, skills
testing, written assignments, and other activities as outlined in each course syllabus.
Students are required to attain 78% of available points and a satisfactory level of
achievement on all non-exam coursework as defined in each course syllabus.
XIV.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
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Faculty in the Department of Nursing use professional nursing standards in the
development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula. Professional standards are also
used by nursing faculty to promote and evaluate student learning.
Professional Standards:
In the Associate Degree Program, professional standards include:
 Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001)
 NLNAC 2008 Standards and Criteria: Associate Degree Programs in Nursing
(NLNAC, 2008)
 Nursing’s Social Policy Statement: The Essence of the Profession (ANA, 2010)
 QSEN Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (2007))
 Competencies for Graduate of Associate and Diploma Programs (NLN, 2010)
 Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (ANA, 2010)
Accreditation:
St. Catherine University nursing programs are accredited by National League for Nursing
Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). NLNAC is acknowledged by the U.S. Department of
Education as the national accrediting body for a variety of nursing education programs.
(http://www.nlnac.org/home.htm)
NLNAC helps to support the well-being of nursing education, safety of nursing practice, and
protection of the public by the functions of accreditation. The process of Accreditation is selfregulatory and voluntary. Non-governmental associations (such as NLNAC) recognize educational
institutions or programs that have been found to meet or exceed standards or criteria for educational
quality. (http://www.nlnac.org/home.htm).
The Associate Degree program in nursing has established Program outcomes, which are based, in
part, on the core curriculum guidelines supported by NLNAC.
XV.
TEXTBOOKS AND COURSE MATERIALS
Required Textbooks:
American Nurses Association (ANA). (2001). Code of ethics for nurses with interpretive
statements. Washington, DC: Nursesbooks.org.
Deglin, J., & Vallerand, A. (2010). Davis’s drug guide for nurses. (12th ed.). Philadelphia: F. A.
Davis.
Doengens, M., Moorhouse, M., & Murr, A. (2008). Nurse’s pocket guide: Diagnoses, prioritized
interventions, and rationales. (11th ed). Philadelphia: FA Davis.
Erickson, H., Tomlin, E., & Swain, M. (1983). Modeling and role-modeling: A theory and
paradigm for nursing. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
Lilley, L., Harrington, S, & Snyder, J. (2011). Pharmacology and the nursing process. (6th ed). St
Louis: Mosby.
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Lynn, P.. (2011). Taylor’s Clinical nursing skills: A Nursing process approach. (3nd ed).
Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Pickar, G. (2011). Dosage calculation: A ratio-proportion approach. (3rd ed). Albany, NY: Delmar
Thomson Learning.
Ricci, S. & Kyle, T. (2009). Maternity and Pediatric Nursing. (1st ed.). Philadelphia: Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins.
Taylor, C., Lillis, C., & LeMone, P. Lynn, P. (2011). Fundamentals of nursing: The art & science
of nursing care. (7th ed). Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Recommended Texts
Townsend, M.C. (2009). Psychiatric mental health nursing: Concepts of care. (6th ed).
Philadelphia: F. A. Davis
Medical Dictionary: Choose a current edition of one of the following:
Dorland: Dorland's Medical Dictionary.
Miller & Kean: Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health .
Mosby: Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary.
Note: Has complete NANDA list of Nursing Diagnosis & Nursing Interventions
Taber: Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary.
Note: Has excellent NANDA list of Nursing Diagnosis
XVI.
LEARNING RESOURCES
E-mail and Blackboard will be used for communication among faculty and students and for
distribution of class materials.
Nursing Practice Lab Staff:
Michelle Porter
Rachelle Hansen
Nancy Tremmel
Rooms 670, 680, 690
Office #683
Office #683
Office #777
Phone 651-690-7724
Phone 651-690-7717
Phone 651-690-7717
Phone 651-690-7717
Academic Coaches:
Kim Jensen
Office # 671
Phone 651-690-8128
Please contact the Course Coordinator Val Pearson if you have any questions about our course
syllabus.
Thank you!
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