NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGECOURSE SYLLABUSRNSG 2162 CLINICAL NURSING IIFall 2020Course Title: Clinical Nursing IICourse Prefix & Number: RNSG2162Section Number: Semester/Year: Fall 2020Semester Credit Hours: 1Lecture Hours: Lab Hours: 48Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.Course Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of "C" or better.Anatomy and Physiology IMath StatisticsAnatomy & Physiology IIMicrobiologyRNSG1229RNSG1300RNSG1327RNSG1162Required or Recommended Course Materials:Hockenberry & Wilson (2017). Wong’s Essentials of Pediatric Nursing. (10th Ed.) St. Louis, MO: ElsevierLewis, S., Dirksen, S., Heitkemper, M., Bucher, L., &Camera, I. (2017). Medical-surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, (10th Ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.Lowdermilk, Perry, Cashion, & Alden, (2016). Maternity and Women’s Health Care 11th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Swift RiverTextbooks used in previous semester.Access: Texas Nursing Practice Act www.bon.state.tx.usAll ATI resources including EHR TutorINSTRUCTOR INFORMATIONClinical Instructor:Cathy Carney, MSN RNCampus/Office Location:HSC Gainesville Campus 2412-BTelephone Number:940-668-7731 Ext. 4371E-mail Address:ccarney@nctc.eduClinical Instructor: Cindy Hobbs, BSN RNCampus/Office Location:HSC Gainesville CampusTelephone Number: 940-668-7731 E-mail Address: chobbs@nctc.edu

 

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC CatalogAt the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry. Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. GRADING CRITERIA# of Graded Course ElementsGraded Course ElementsPercentage or Point ValuesClinical Performance60%1Mid-term Evaluation30%1Final Evaluation30%1Dosage Calculation Exam (must make a 100)P/FAssignments 40%4ATI Math Modules4%2Reflective Journals10%2SBAR Communication 10%4Swift River Simulation Cases16%Clinical Performance: is based on evaluation of student performance. See mid-term and final evaluation tools under Rubrics in Canvas. Patient DocumentationEach student will fill out a SBAR Communications form and turn in completed to Canvas dropbox for each patient they care for in the hospital setting. Level II students will provide total patient care for two patients per day on the med-surg unit. When assigned to a specialty area each student will fill out a SBAR Communication form on one patient. A reflective journal will also be completed in detail each day while in the clinical setting and upload to Canvas dropbox. This may be subject to change at the discretion of your clinical instructor.Assignments: All assignments listed in the syllabus as well as any additional written assignments given by the clinical instructor must be satisfactorily completed and submitted on or before the assigned due date to the clinical instructor in order to receive a grade on the assignment. Failure to complete and submit assignments by the due dates will result in the student receiving a zero (0) for the assignment. All assignments must be completed and submitted in order to pass the course.Math Competency: Dosage calculation modules are available on your ATI account. Clinical Nursing II students are required to take a dosage and calculation test. The student will have three opportunities to pass the test with a minimum score of 100%. If the student is not successful on the first attempt he/she will be required to attend remedial math instruction and retake the math test as scheduled by the instructor. Failure to pass the third math test with a minimum score of 100% will result in a clinical failure.

 

The numerical course grade, after points are deducted for absences and other infractions (see Clinical Points Tool), will be converted as follows: Numerical GradeLetter Grade 90 – 100 A 81 - 89 B 75 - 80 C 66 - 74 D 65 and Below F***Clinical Points tool: Any infraction as listed on the clinical points tool will result in the assigned points taken from the mid-term or final evaluation grade. If a Clinical Warning is issued, the final clinical grade will be reduced by one letter grade. ATTENDANCE POLICYNCTC Attendance Policyhttp://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/Academic-Policies/Attendance-RegulationsRegular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)Students are expected to attend clinical on each assigned clinical day. There should be no clinical absences. If an untoward circumstance occurs and the student must miss a clinical day, points will be deducted on the Clinical Points Tool for each clinical day missed. Any student missing more than 2 clinical days or clinical labs will have to schedule an appointment with the department chair and 1other faculty prior to the next clinical day. The circumstances for the absences will be reviewed and the student may be dismissed from the program or be placed on a probationary contract stating that any further absences will result in dismissal from the program. Two days of being tardy up to 30 minutes will be counted as 1 absence. Tardiness of more than 30 minutes will be counted as an absence and points will be deducted. It is at the discretion of the clinical instructor for allowing the student to remain in clinical (even though points will be deducted) or be sent home.Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 23rd.

 

 

DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents). Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify. If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/Disabilityservices.aspxCOURSE TYPE: WECM CourseCOUNSELING AND TESTING CENTERCounseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more. http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspxSUPPORT SERVICESStudent Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspxFinancial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspxSTUDENT HANDBOOKStudents are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-HandbookACADEMIC DISHONESTYScholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct.http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/Section-II/Student-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Student-Conduct/Specific-Conduct-RegulationsRestrictionsSee the ADN Student Handbook regarding specific policies regarding academic dishonesty.

 

 

Please note: For students in this course who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or the department chair. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency