Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

RNSG2461 COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

RNSG2461 Clinical Nursing III

Course Prefix & Number: 

RNSG2461

Section Number: 

 

Semester/Year:

Fall

2020

Semester Credit Hours:

4

Lecture Hours:

 

Lab Hours:

192

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

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): ENGL1302 Composition II (or may be taken concurrently.)  All second semester Associate Degree Nursing courses are required to have been completed with a grade of "C" or better before a student may enroll in this course.

Concurrent with: RNSG2461     Corequisites: RNSG 2414; RNSG1163

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Lewis, S., Dirksen, S., Heitkemper, M., Bucher, L., &Camera, I. (2013). Medical-surgical Nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems, (9thed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.

Harding, M., Snyder, J. (2016). Critical Thinking Cases in Nursing. (6th Ed). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.

Lowdermilk, Perry, Cashion, & Alden, (2016). Maternity and Women’s Health Care 11th ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier 

Sim Chart

All ATI Resources

Textbooks used in previous semester.

 

Access: Texas Nursing Practice Act  www.bon.state.tx.us

 

Drug handbook or app of choice, Lab & Diagnostics handbook or app of choice

 

             

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

 Taryn Ogle

Campus/Office Location:

 HSC Gainesville Campus

2428-N

Telephone Number:

 940-668-7731 Ext. 4919

E-mail Address:

 tlogle@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructor:

 Gabriella Udabor

Campus/Office Location:

 HSC Gainesville Campus

2428-

Telephone Number:

 940-668-7731 Ext.

E-mail Address:

 gudabor@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructor:

 Kristina Scurlock

Campus/Office Location:

 HSC Gainesville Campus

2428-

Telephone Number:

 940-668-7731 Ext.

E-mail Address:

 kscurlock@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructor:

 Mira Brown

Campus/Office Location:

 HSC Gainesville Campus

2428-

Telephone Number:

 940-668-7731 Ext.

E-mail Address:

 mjbrown@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructor:

 Cynthia Andrews

Campus/Office Location:

 HSC Gainesville Campus

2428-

Telephone Number:

 940-668-7731 Ext.

E-mail Address:

 candrews@nctc.edu

 

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

 

As outlined in the learning plan, 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

 

Clinical Performance: is based on evaluation of student performance.  See mid-term and final evaluation tools under Rubrics in Canvas.

***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. 

 

Patient Documentation

Each student will fill out an EHR Tutor Clinical Patient and turn in complete with narrative documentation in the hospital setting.  Level III students will provide total patient care for three patients per day on the med-surg unit. When assigned to a specialty area each student will fill out a EHR Tutor Clinical Patient on one patient.  The assessment and patient care data will be documented in EHR Tutor and submitted on four of the patients cared for. This may be subject to change at the discretion of your clinical instructor.  Failure to complete EHR Tutor documentation as assigned will result in a 10 point deduction as per the clinical points tool. 

 

Virtual Clinical via Swift River

Students may be asked to complete clinical assignments via Swift River for completion of their clinical hours on clinical days specified by the clinical instructor. Swift River clinical modules will be set according to clinical instructors, and students are expected to complete the assigned weekly module as per the clinical instructor. Failure to complete the assigned Swift River modules with the assigned time and assessment scores will result in an absence for that clinical day and a 10 point deduction as per the clinical points tool

 

Performance Evaluation is an assessment of both cognitive and psychomotor skills. Students will report to the simulation lab at their scheduled time.  At that time, they will be assigned a role in the simulation (charge nurse, primary nurse or unsilenced assistive personnel).  Each student must know their role and ability to act within that role.  Delegation and prioritization will be evaluated as well as ability to communicate and perform skills. See performance evaluation tool under rubrics on canvas.

 

Assignments: All assignments listed in the syllabus as well as any additional 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. LATE ASSIGNMENT = 0

All assignments must be completed and submitted in order to pass the course.

 

Math Competency:  Dosage calculation modules are assigned and can be accessed through your ATI account.  Clinical Nursing III students are required to take one 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 within two weeks after the first math exam.    The student will not be able to administer medications in clinical until he/she has passed the math competency examination. Failure to pass the math test with a minimum score of 100% on the third attempt will result in a clinical failure and dismissal from concurrent courses and the nursing program.

 

Student Portfolios:  The student must have a portfolio consisting of all remediation, documentation, evaluation forms and clinical points tool that they will need to bring to clinical each day.  The contents of this portfolio will be submitted with the final evaluation and will be part of the student file.  Failure to have this portfolio at the clinical site will result in deduction from clinical points tool. 

 

 

 

 

 

Graded Course Elements

Percentage or Point Values

 

Clinical Performance

70%

 

 

Point value per evaluation

1

Mid-term Evaluation

50

1

Final Evaluation

50

 

Performance Evaluation

30%

1

Performance Evaluation

100

 

 

The numerical course grade, after points are deducted for absences and other infractions (see Clinical Points Tool), will be converted as follows:

                                                     Numerical Grade                           Letter Grade

                                                90 – 100                                           A

                                                81  -  89                                            B

                                                75  -  80                                            C

                                                66  -  74                                            D

                                                            65 and Below                                   F

If a Clinical Warning is issued, the final clinical grade will be reduced by one letter grade.

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)

Week 1:

Aug. 24-28

Clinical Orientation- Course expectations, grading and schedules

Hospital Orientation TBA:

 

ATI Math – Pediatric Medications

ATI Math – Critical Care Medications

ATI Math – Dosages by Weight

Practice Math Exam Available in ATI Test Tab

Week 2:

Aug. 31-Sept. 4

 

Week 3:

Sept. 7-11

Clinical Math Exam: Friday, Sept. 11

 

Week 4:

Sept. 14-18

 

Week 5:

Sept. 21-25

 

Week 6:

Sept. 28- Oct. 2

 

Week 7:

Oct. 5-9

Simulation

Week 8:

Oct. 12-16

MidTerm Evaluations

Week 9:

Oct. 19-23

 

Week 10:

Oct. 26-30

 

Week 11:

Nov. 2-6

Last day to withdraw with a “W”

Week 12:

Nov. 9-13

 

Week 13:

Nov. 16-20

Performance Evaluations

Week 14:

Nov. 23-27

Thanksgiving Week

Week 15:

Nov. 30-Dec. 4

Final Evaluations

Week 16:

Dec. 7-11

Finals Week

 

**Please note these dates may be subject to change at the discretion of the clinical instructor.

 

ATTENDANCE POLICY

Regular 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)

http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/Academic-Policies/Attendance-Regulations

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 . 

 

 

 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.aspx

 

COURSE TYPE: WECM Course


COUNSELING AND TESTING CENTER

Counseling 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.aspx

 

SUPPORT SERVICES

 

Student Success Center

The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring.  The program helps students acclimate to college by providing free interactive online workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.

 

Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/index.html

First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.

http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/trio-student-support-services.html

 

Completion Center

The NCTC Completion Center is a comprehensive student engagement program that increases retention and completion rates of first-time, low income students. Services include:

Success coaching to address students’ academic and non-academic challenges and issues; Success Seminars, and a centralized career readiness and job placement program.

http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/completion-center/index.html

 

Career Services Center

The NCTC Career Services Center is the place you can go for educational and career planning. Services include: Career/Degree Exploration, Job Search Tools and Resources, Resume and Professional Portfolio Development, Interview Skills and Preparation. Our Career Advisors partner with you in making your educational journey an efficient process towards a rewarding career. http://www.nctc.edu/career-services/index.html

 

Counseling and Advising

Support Services, Counseling and Advising 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/counseling-advising/index.html 

 

Testing Service Center

The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community members. http://www.nctc.edu/testing-center/index.html

 

Early Alert and CARES      

The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!

 

The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. The CARES Team promotes a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff and is committed to taking a proactive approach in helping our students succeed by addressing the mental, emotional or psychological health and safety of the NCTC community. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources, or email counseling@nctc.edu to get in touch with a member of the CARES Team directly.  As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

 

 

Financial Aid

Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information.   http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html

 

Student Success

At NCTC, student success​ is progress towards collegiate goals, reached in an affordable and timely manner, under professional guidance, empowering students to serve skillfully in their chosen role within their community

 

Equity

NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion.

 

Affinity Groups

Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered ​Affinity Groups​.

 

An ​Affinity Group​ is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

 

Students 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-Handbook

 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

Scholastic 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-RegulationsRestrictions

 

See 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.

 

COVID-19 Addendum  

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, changes may occur at any time that would restrict or limit access to campus which would result in changes in the grading system or any use of the Health Science Building for testing. The NCTC nursing faculty reserves the right to make any changes necessary to the syllabus to ensure the clinical student receives the highest quality clinical experience. It is a mandatory requirement that any time a student must come to the campus or enter a clinical site, that the student shall do the required health check in canvas and submit to having a temperature check before entering the facility(s)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, changes may occur at any time that would restrict or limit access to campus which would result in changes in the grading system related to the in-lab practice and check offs. The NCTC nursing faculty reserves the right to make any changes necessary to the syllabus to ensure the students receives the highest quality lab experience. It is a mandatory requirement that any time a student must come to the campus, hospital sites or other approved facilities, that the student shall do the required health check in canvas and submit to having a temperature check before entering the facility, along with following the appropriate safety measures (social distancing, smaller numbers of students allowed in the classroom or lab space, masks, sanitized work space, etc) set forth by NCTC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Therapeutic Nursing Interventions

Therapeutic Nursing Interventions are acts carried out by nurses to foster and enhance the well-being of patients based on relevant scientific findings that guide a holistic approach to health care.  At the Clinical I and Clinical II Level of clinical performance, students are expected to demonstrate competency of selected psychomotor skills.  By the end of Clinical III mastery of these basic skills is expected.  Additionally, at the Clinical III and IV Levels of clinical performance, students are expected to demonstrate cognitive knowledge of the theory for skills performance that requires critical decision making even though they may not be able to demonstrate clinical mastery.

 

 

Clinical I

 Clinical II and Transition

Clinical III

Clinical IV

Respiratory

Oxygen Therapy

Nasal cannula

Oxygen Mask

Incentive spirometry

Pulse oximeter

Oropharyngeal Suctioning

Nasopharyngeal Suctioning

Suctioning:

Artificial airway

Tracheotomy care

IPPB

Chest Physiotherapy

Chest Tubes

Mechanical Ventilation

ET/tracheotomy

 

Medications

Oral/Topical/Buccal

Injections SQ/IM

Injections  Z  track/Intradermal

IV Piggyback

 

IV bolus

Titrate dosage

IVP

Emergency drugs

 

IV

 

Assess IV Site only

 

Start IV , DC IVs, DC Saline Locks

Regulate IV flow rate

Change IV & Central Line dressing

Change IV tubing/solutions

IVPB

TPN

Pumps/ PCA

Venous access devices

Blood/blood products transfusions

Wounds

Dressing change

Hot/cold therapy

Remove staples/sutures

Care of acute and chronic wounds

 

Emergency care/burns/trauma

Elimination

Enemas

Douches

Foley catheter

Ostomy care/irrigation

NG tube (Insertion/Irrigation)

Tube feedings/ Gastrostomy tube

Hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis

 

V S

Temperature/ Pulse/ Respiration

Blood Pressure

Pediatric

Neonate

Neuro exam

 

Physical Assessment

Adult and Geriatric Patient

Pediatric and neonate Patient

OB patient

5-lead EKG Interpretation

Emergency Assessment

Intro to 12-lead EKG

Lab

I&O

Specimen collection

Finger stick blood sugar

CBC, Electrolytes, Platelets, BUN, Creatinine, PT, INR, PTT

Urinalysis, Oxygen Saturation

ABGs Interpretation

F & E

 

Mobility

ROM

Transfer/ Positioning/ Ambulation

TED hose/compression pump

Traction/Cast care

 

 

Rehabilitation

 

Competency

 
Basic Care

 

Bathing/Oral Care/Hair care/Shave

Bed making/Feeding/Weight

 

 

 

 

Mastery

 

Theory

 

 

 

 

 

DAILY PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT RECORD

Date (s) of Care _______________Room #_____________

Pt. Info:  Age__________ Gender____________ Ethnicity____________Allergies: ______________________

Medical Diagnoses: _____________________________________________________________________________

Pertinent Medical History________________________________________________________________________

Height: _______Weight: ______________ Code Status:_______Fall Risk:______

Time

Temp

Pulse

Resp.

BP

Pain Rating

(0-10)

IV Location

&
Intact?

IV Fluid & Rate

O2 Device & √Setting

O2 Sat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time

Intake

Output

 

Oral

IV

IVPB

Blood

Urine

BM

Emesis

Drains

 

Totals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Labs/DX tests

Pt’s Value

Medication

Category

Nsg Considerations

Hgb

Hct

RBC

HbA1C

WBC

Platelets

Na++
K+

Phos.

Glucose

BUN

Creatinine

BNP

TROPONIN

Liver enzymes

PT/INR

PTT

Albumin

UA

 

Doppler

CXR

XRay

CT

EF%

Other__________

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions: Complete the following assessment of your pt. using your observation, interviewing and physical assessment skills.

#1 Neuro/Level of Consciousness:  Oriented to person, place, time). Agitated, PERRLA, General observations (speech, eye contact, responds to commands).

 

#2 Respiratory: Character of respirations, regular, irregular, labored or unlabored. Chest symmetry. Breath sounds – describe anterior, posterior, lateral. Equal bilat? Any adventitious sounds? Type? Location – lobe. Cough present? Productive? Describe sputum. Reported/observed?

O2 in use? Delivery device, Flow rate, humidified, suction, secretions – describe.

 

#3 Cardiovascular: Describe heart sounds (S1, S2). Regular or irregular? Murmur or additional sounds present?  Describe. Telemetry?

Peripheral Vascular: Character of pulses? Name & evaluate all pulses assessed. Circulation – feet warm/cold? Numbness/tingling. Edema? Location? Grade? Color of nail beds? (finger/toe) Capillary refill?

 

#4 GI/Elimination: Describe abdomen: Contour round, flat, distended, soft, tender/ nontender?  Describe bowel sounds. Last BM? Describe characteristics if observed-color, consistency, amt.) Flatus? Nausea or vomiting?

 

#5 GU/Elimination:

How is pt. voiding? (BRP, bedpan, urinal, BSC). Voids independently? Catheter to gravity drainage? Color, clear or cloudy? Odor? ml/hr output? Difficulty or pain? Incontinent?

#6 Musculoskeletal: Moves all extremities well? Equal grasp? Strength – grade? Describe muscle tone. Full ROM, limited ROM. Gait – steady, weak. Requires assistance to transfer? Swelling, heat, tenderness in joints?

 

 

#7 Integumentary/Skin:

Warm, dry, intact? Color? turgor? elastic or good? Slow or poor? Tenting? If incisions or lesions present describe including location, length, appearance. Drainage? serous, sero-sanguineous, clear, purulent? Describe dressing if appropriate.

Braden Scale Score:

Pressure Ulcer Stage:

 

#8 IV Site & Condition: Site, describe – without redness, edema, infiltration, warmth?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nursing Diagnosis: ______________________________________________________________________________

 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

Nursing Documentation - Narrative

Suggested focus for documentation- Focused assessment (based on the patient’s problem(s);  Nutrition; Safety issues; Education given to patient; etc. 

 


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Mid-term Rating

Comments

Final Rating

 

Member of the Profession

Use nursing judgment to anticipate

and prevent patient harm.

 

 

 

 

Patient-Centered Care

Use knowledge of societal and health care trends and evidence-based outcomes to identify and communicate patient physical and mental health care problems.

 

 

 

 

Patient Safety Advocate

Document and report reactions and untoward effects to medications, treatments, and procedures and clearly and accurately communicate

the same to other health care

professionals.

 

 

 

 

Health Care Team

Advocate on behalf of patients and their families with other members of the interdisciplinary health care team

 

 

 

 

Clinical Points Tool Deduction

 

Clinical Points Tool Deduction

 

 

Mid-Term Grade

 

Final Grade

 

 

(Rating Code: 15=marginal, 18=fair, 20=satisfactory, 22=good, 25=excellent)

                   

 

 

 

RNSG2461 Clinical Skills/Competencies

Outcomes

Date:

Discuss Rationale

Identifies Impact on the Client

Explains Procedure to Client

Selects Equipment

Completes Procedure

Uses Appropriate Aseptic Technique

Interprets Client Response

Reports and Documents Results

Provides Appropriate Follow-up

Instructors/RN Initials

Suctioning

Artificial airway

Tracheotomy care

Airway Clearance Techniques

Chest Physiotherapy

Chest Tubes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV Bolus

Titrate dosage

IVP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TPN

Pumps/PCA

Venous Access Devices

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Neuro Exam

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABG’s Interpretation

Fluids and Electrolytes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Signature/Date_______________________________                                          Instructor Signature/Date_________________________________

 

 

**Skills completed must be initialed by RN or clinical instructor the day they are performed.

 


Performance Evaluation: Creighton Competency Evaluation Instrument (CCEI) 

 

Student Name:          

Staff Nurse Instructor Name:   

0= Does not demonstrate competency

1= Demonstrates competency NA= Not applicable

Date:          /                   /                   MM / DD / YYYY

ASSESSMENT

Circle Appropriate Score for all Applicable Criteria -

If not applicable, circle NA

COMMENTS:

1. Obtains Pertinent Data

0

1

NA

2. Performs Follow-Up Assessments as Needed

0

1

NA

3. Assesses the Environment in an Orderly Manner

0

1

NA

COMMUNICATION

4. Communicates Effectively with Intra/Interprofessional Team (TeamSTEPPS, SBAR,

Written Read Back Order)

 

 

0

 

 

1

 

 

NA

5. Communicates Effectively with Patient and Significant Other (verbal, nonverbal, teaching)

0

1

NA

6. Documents Clearly, Concisely, & Accurately

0

1

NA

7. Responds to Abnormal Findings Appropriately

0

1

NA

8. Promotes Professionalism

0

1

NA

CLINICAL JUDGMENT

 

9. Interprets Vital Signs (T, P, R, BP, Pain)

0

1

NA

10. Interprets Lab Results

0

1

NA

11. Interprets Subjective/Objective Data (recognizes relevant from irrelevant data)

0

1

NA

12. Prioritizes Appropriately

0

1

NA

13. Performs Evidence Based Interventions

0

1

NA

14. Provides Evidence Based Rationale for Interventions

0

1

NA

15. Evaluates Evidence Based Interventions and Outcomes

0

1

NA

16. Reflects on Clinical Experience

0

1

NA

17. Delegates Appropriately

0

1

NA

PATIENT SAFETY

18. Uses Patient Identifiers

 

0

 

1

 

NA

19. Utilizes Standardized Practices and Precautions Including Hand Washing

0

1

NA

20. Administers Medications Safely

0

1

NA

21. Manages Technology and Equipment

0

1

NA

22. Performs Procedures Correctly

0

1

NA

23. Reflects on Potential Hazards and Errors

0

1

NA

           

 

 

 

Clinical Points Tool

Infraction

Date

Point Deduction or Consequence

Student/Faculty Initials

HIPAA Violations

 

Clinical Failure

 

Unsafe Patient Care: Anything that places the patient at risk of harm/injury

 

Clinical Warning

 

Medication Error

(Any of the 6 Rights)

 

-10

 

Any additional medication errors (Any of the 6 rights)

 

Clinical Warning

 

Failure to complete sim-chart assignment.

 

-10

 

Failure to complete sim-chart documentation for simulation.

 

-10

 

Failure to complete and correct daily physical assessment record

 

-10

 

Failure to use isolation /

Universal precautions

 

-10

 

Violating tobacco policy

 

Clinical Warning

 

Unprofessional appearance / behavior

 

-10

 

Failure to properly perform previously checked off skills

 

-10

 

Clinical Absence

 

-15

 

Tardy (up to 30 mins late) >30 min is absent

 

-10

 

Failure to follow instructions of Clinical Instructor or primary nurse

 

-10

 

 

These points will be deducted from the mid-term and final evaluations.

 

**If a Clinical Warning is issued, the final clinical grade will be reduced by one letter grade. 

 

 

 

EHR Tutor

Clinical Patient Documentation Criteria

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Documentation Criteria

Complete/Incomplete

Admission diagnosis 

 

Pertinent labs/diagnostics with room for student insight related to importance/meaning of the lab results 

 

Head-to-toe assessments (narrative or flowsheets) 

 

Vital signs 

 

Interventions 

 

Orders

 

Medications with a student notes area for indication, side effects, etc.

 

Teaching 

 

Report- SBAR 

 

Care planning

 

 

 

EHR Tutor Documentation Rubric

Criteria

Complete/Incomplete

Admission

 

  • Chief Complaint
  • Principal Problem or Diagnosis
  • Other Problems or Diagnoses
  • History of Present Illness/Injury
  • Allergies

 

 

 

 

 

Orders

 

Medications

  • Pertinent medications for current hospitalization
  • Therapeutic effect, action, contraindications, adverse reactions, recommended dosages, and nursing interventions.

 

Results

 

Laboratory Tests

  • ALL abnormal lab studies

 

Diagnostic Tests

  • Must include significance, findings, or results

 

Flowsheets

 

Vital Signs

  • Include vital signs and trends for the entire shift

Assessment

  • Include findings for entire head to toe (shift assessment)
  • Include follow up assessments throughout the shift, daily care and intake and output

Interventions

  • Include IV site assessment and care, urinary catheter assessment and care, chest tubes and gastric tubes and hourly rounds throughout the shift.

 

Care Plan

 

  • Assessment (Must list assessment data related to the nursing diagnosis chosen. 
  • Nursing Diagnosis: Two diagnoses: Must include actual or potential, related to, and evidenced by (if actual) (Must be NANDA)
  • Outcomes/Planning - Must include 2 two short term and one long term as in example on the next page.  Must be specific and measurable.  
  • Interventions – Must include two interventions for each outcome as in the example on the next page.        

 

 

Complete/Incomplete

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessment (pertinent information related to the nursing diagnosis)

Diagnosis (NANDA)

Outcomes/Planning (1 long-term 2 short-term)

Interventions (two for each outcome)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

Clinical Site Medication Policy and Procedures

Level - CLINICAL III

 

In order to maintain safety of the patient when students administer medications in contracted hospitals, the faculty at North Central Texas College ADN program has developed the following policies and procedures.

 

1.         Policy I

a.     The staff nurse has the final responsibility for patient's care.

b.     The clinical instructor or RN preceptor (instructor) has the final responsibility for student medication administration (supervision and delegation of experiences)

c.     This medication policy will be subject to the policy of the clinical facility.

 

Procedure:

 

The instructor will evaluate the student's assignment for the shift and assess patient, time factor, instructor availability and possible collaboration of a staff nurse. The instructor's decision to delegate the responsibility of medication supervision will be communicated directly to the staff and/or Charge Nurse.

 

The instructor's discretion will be used as to the student's readiness to do a skill involving medications. While North Central Texas College ADN program appreciates and values the collaboration of hospital staff nurses in this venture, it does not assume that staff nurses will comply. Collaboration will be sought when the instructor cannot be present and only by prior arrangement.  The nursing instructor will request communication concerning agency medication administration policy during student orientation.

 

2.         Policy II

When a staff nurse has agreed to supervise a student with the Clinical Instructor's discretionary permission, it is requested that the staff nurse check the poured medications for accuracy (the five rights) before the student can administer the medication to the patient. The student is to state the classification, purpose, common side effects, contraindications, and nursing implications of the medications(s) before administering to the patient. The student will document on the medication records and nursing notes ONLY medications they have administered; never prior to actually administering the medication to the patient.

 

General procedures to be followed:

 

I.          The students are permitted to administer the following routes of medication as noted in this policy. All medication administration by Clinical III students will be supervised.  Clinical III students may administer IV push medications with the direct supervision of the instructor or supervising nurse.

1.         Oral medications may be given with direct supervision of a staff nurse with approval of the Clinical Instructor.

2.         Intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal medications may be given with supervision of a staff nurse with approval of the Clinical Instructor.

3.         Medications by any other route including rectal, vaginal, sublingual, buccal, and topical may be given with supervision of a staff nurse with approval of the Clinical Instructor.

 

II.         The student is to report patient response to p.r.n. or stat. dosages of medication to the charge nurse or primary care nurse. The student will document the patient's response to p.r.n. or stat dosages of medication within 30 to 60 minutes after administration.

 

            III.       The student will assess and document patient response to all administered medications during the clinical shift.

 

            IV.       IV's may be started with direct supervision of a staff nurse or instruction

 

V.        Saline lock flushes (with normal saline only) may be given without direct supervision after approval of the Clinical Instructor.      

            VI.      Heparin flush may be given with direct supervision of a staff nurse or the Clinical Instructor.

 

            VII.     IV push medications may be given by students ONLY under direct supervision of the Clinical Instructor.

 

            VIII.     IV piggyback medications may be hung with direct supervision of a staff nurse or instructor. These must be checked by the primary nurse before administering.

 

             IX.    Clinical III students may administer IV push medications with direct supervision of a staff nurse or the Clinical Instructor.

 

               X.    If the student is administering narcotics, the narcotics must be co-signed by instructor or a licensed staff nurse. Wasting of any narcotic must be observed and co-signed by the instructor or a licensed staff nurse in accordance with the facility policy.

 

             XI.      Standing and sliding-scale insulin dosages must be checked and co-signed by the primary nurse or the Clinical Instructor. Heparin doses (any route) must be checked and co-signed by the primary nurse or instructor. Aminophylline (any route) must be checked and co-signed by the primary nurse or instructor.

 

         XII.      The student may observe when chemotherapeutic agents used in the treatment of cancer are administered by the nursing staff (students are not allowed to administer these agents).

 

             XIII.    The student may observe and monitor blood and blood product administration. Under no circumstance will the student co-sign for blood products. The student may assess the patient receiving blood products and document their response under the supervision of a registered nurse. Facility protocol will be followed.

 

                   XIV.    Prior to administering any drug, the student will state the classification, purpose, common side effects and contraindications.  The student will verify that the appropriate dose for the age, weight and condition of the patient is being administered. If there are any questions, the student is to consult with the primary nurse or the Clinical Instructor.

 

                  XV.     The student is responsible for making certain ordered medications are available at the administration time.

 

                 XVI.     It is the responsibility of the student to clarify, prior to administration of drugs, any questions in regards to this policy with the clinical instructor

 

            XVII.   The student is responsible for verifying that the correct IV solution is being administered to their patient and that it is maintained at the correct ordered rate.

 

                  XVIII.    The student is responsible for documenting the IV administration on the proper forms in accordance with assigned facility's policies.        

       

                  XIX.     The student will maintain oxygen administration as ordered by the physician.

 

            XX.      The student will follow standard precautions in the administration of all medications.

 

WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAM ELEMENTS

 

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) conducted extensive research and interviews and determined that “workplace know-how” consists of two elements: foundations skills and workplace competencies.

 

These SCANS Skills are referenced with each course objective and are as follows:

(1) Foundation Skills

 

  1. Basic Skills: A worker must (i) read, (ii) write, (iii) perform arithmetic and mathematical operations, (iv) listen, and (v) speak effectively.

 

  1. Thinking Skills: A worker must (i) think creatively, (ii) make decisions, (iii) solve problems, (iv) visualize, (v) know how to learn, and (vi) reason effectively. 

 

  1. Personal Qualities: A worker must display (i) responsibility, (ii) self-esteem, (iii) sociability, (iv) self-management, (v) integrity, and (vi) honesty.

 

  1. Workplace Competencies

 

  1. Resources:  A worker must identify, organize, plan, and allocate resources effectively.  This includes (i) time, (ii) money, (iii) material and facilities, and (iv) human resources.

 

  1. Interpersonal Skills: A worker must work with others effectively to (i) participate as a member of a team, (ii) teach others new skills, (iii) serve patients/customers, (iv) exercise leadership, (v) negotiate, and (vi) work with diversity.

 

 (c)   Information:  A worker must be able to (i) acquire and use information, (ii) organize and maintain  

        Information:   (iii) interpret and communicate information and (iv) use computers to process information.

 

  1. Systems:  A worker must understand complex interrelationships as in (i) understanding systems, (ii) monitor and correct performance, and (iii) improve and design systems.

 

  1. Technology:  A worker must be able to work with a variety of technologies, e.g. (i) select technology, (ii) apply technology, and (iii) maintain and troubleshoot equipment.

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

 Diane Neu, MSN RN

Office Location:

2428-A

Telephone Number:

940-668-7731 Ext: 4381

E-mail Address:

dneu@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Brandon Hernandez

Office Location:

2420-A

Telephone Number:

940-668-7731 Ext. 4963

E-mail Address:

bhernandez@nctc.edu