NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

Course Title:	Basic Nursing Skills
Course Prefix & Number:		VNSG 1323	Section Number:	700	Semester/Year:	Fall
Semester Credit Hours:		3	Lecture Hours:	80	Lab Hours:	32
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Mastery of entry-level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings. Utilization of the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions. Related aspects of nutrition, pharmacology, and medical terminology included.
Course Prerequisite(s): none
Required or Recommended Course Materials: Elsevier. Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing 5th Edition ATI

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Dial Swofford M.Ed., BSN,RN
Campus/Office Location:	Bowie-146
Telephone Number:	872-4002 ext. 5204
E-mail Address:	dswofford@nctc.edu

 

OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1300-1430	1200-1430	1100-1400	1100-1400	by appt

			Via Email	Via Email
By appointment	No office hours when clinical starts	No office hours when clinical starts	By appointment	By appointment

I am available by email from 0900 -1800 M-Th and until noon on Friday. I will not answer if I am in class but will as soon as class is dismissed.

 

 

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:
1.	Demonstrate competency in basic nursing skills
2.	Identify the steps in the nursing process and describe how each relates to nursing care
3.	Discuss the delivery of basic nursing skills in a variety of health care settings

 

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
6	Unit Exams	70%
Multiple	Daily	5%
1	Final Exam	25%

 

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE

Unit 1	Introduction to Nursing and Health Care System Nursing Process	Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Unit 2	Basic Nursing Skills	Chapters 16, 17 20, 18, 19, 39
Unit 3	Vital Signs and Assessment	Chapters 21, 31, 32, 22, 23
Unit 4	Diagnostic Testing, Nutrition, NG Tubes	Chapters 24, 26, 27, 29, 30
Unit 5	Respiratory, Care of the Surgical and Immobile Patient, Wound Care	Chapters 28, 37, 38
Unit 6	Medication Administration	Chapters 25, 33, 34, 35, 36
Unit 7	Meeting Basic Physiologic Needs	Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 40, 41

 

 

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 judgment 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)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is (See academic calendar).

See nursing handbook for attendance requirements pertaining to the LVN program

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.

CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________     

 

o         Communication

o         Mathematics              

o         Life and Physical Science

o         Language, Philosophy & Culture

o         Creative Arts

o         American History

 

o         Government/Political Science

o         Social and Behavioral Sciences

o         Component Area Option

 

 

REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)

 

o            Critical Thinking

o           Communication

o           Empirical and Quantitative

 

o           Teamwork

o           Personal Responsibility

o           Social Responsibility

 

COURSE TYPE

o           Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

o        WECM Course

 

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

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 ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

• Removal from the program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND                                                                                                                 

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.

 

 

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class.  If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division.  If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Theressa Borden
Office Location:	Gainesville – 2411-B
Telephone Number:	940-668-4291, ext. 4330
E-mail Address:	tjborden@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Dianne Neu
Office Location:	HSC - Gainesville
Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:	dneu@nctc.edu