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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings. Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.
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Course Title: Nursing in Health and Illness I
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Course Prefix &Number: VNSG 1400
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Section Number: 310
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Term Code:2016SP
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Semester Credit Hours: 4
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Lecture Hours:
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Introduction to general principles of growth and development, primary health care needs of the client across the lifespan, and therapeutic nursing interventions. Introduction and development of the nursing process and concept mapping. Concentration on cultural nursing aspects, therapeutic communication, nutrition, geriatrics, diabetes, mental health and illness, and muscular-skeletal pathophysiologies.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Course Type:
o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core)
o - AcademicNCTC Core Curriculum Course
x - WECM Course
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Name of Instructor:
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Toni G. Perkins, MS, APRN, FNP-C
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Campus/Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, Online
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Telephone Number:
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940-368-3531
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E-mail Address:
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tperkins@nctc.edu
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Office Hours:
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Monday - 6:00pm- 9:00pm (Online)
Wednesday - 5:00pm - 8:00pm (Online)
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Theressa Borden, RN, BSN
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Campus, LVN Dept.
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731, Ext. 4330
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E-mail Address:
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tjborden@nctc.edu
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REQUIRED OR RECOMMENDED COURSE MATERIALS
TEXTBOOKS and RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS
Linton, A.D. Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing. 6th ed. (2016)
St. Louis: Elsevier ISBN # 978-1-4557-7641-2
COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Points Values
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7
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Unit Exams
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70%
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1
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Comprehensive Final Exam
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25%
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Daily Grades
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05%
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90-100 A
80-89 B
77-79 C
Below 77 F
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING GOALS
o A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.
o Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.
x Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.
o Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.
PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENT
NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for success in the workforce.
DEPARTMENTAL PURPOSE STATEMENT
To prepare Vocational Nursing students for licensure and advanced degrees in health sciences is the purpose of the department.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Student Learning/WECM OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of Nursing in Health and Illness I course, the student will be able to:
- Discuss the uniqueness of the gerontologic patient related to physical, mental, and emotional changes associated with the aging process
- Describe the psychosocial, growth and development, and physiological needs of patients across the life span
- Identify primary health care needs of the client; and identify the basic interventions to support the patient and family during life stages including death and dying.
Upon successful completion of Nursing in Health and Illness I course, the student will be able to:
- Member of the Profession (DEC I, 1)
- Function within nurse’s scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures
- Provider of Patient-Centered Care (DEC II, 5,6,7,8)
- Use clinical reasoning/established evidence-based policies as the basis for decision making
- Assist in determining physical and mental health status/needs/preferences of culturally/ethnically/socially diverse patients/families
- Report data to assist identification of problems/formulation of goals/outcomes and plans of care patients/families/health care team
- Provide safe, compassionate, basic nursing care to assigned patients
- Patient Safety Advocate (DEC III, 13, 14, 15, 17)
- Demonstrate knowledge of NPA/BON/federal/state/local government/accreditation safety requirements/standards
- Implement measures to promote quality/safe environment for patients/self/others
- Assist in formulation of goals/outcomes to reduce patient risks
- Comply with mandatory reporting requirements of NPA
- Member of the Healthcare Team (DEC IV, 19, 20, 21, 22)
- Communicate/collaborate with patients/families/team
- Advocate activities that improve the health care of patients/families
- Identify patient needs for resources of continuity of care, and ensure confidentiality
- Communicate/collaborate to promote/maintain optimal health status of patients/families
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
VNSG 1400 COURSE LAYOUT
UNIT 1
Week 1 Chapter 1 The Health Care System
Chapter 2 Patient Care Settings
Chapter 3 Legal and Ethical Considerations
Chapter 5 The Nurse-Patient Relationship
Week 2 Chapter 6 Cultural Aspects of Nursing Care
Chapter 7 The Nurse and the Family
Complementary & Alternative Therapies
Week 3 UNIT 1 EXAM
UNIT 2
Week 3 Chapter 9 Nutrition
Chapter 8 Health and Illness
Week 4 Chapter 10 Developmental Process
Chapter 13 Immunity, Inflammation, and Infection
Week 5 UNIT 2 EXAM
UNIT 3
Week 5 Chapter 11 The Older Patient
Chapter 20 Falls
Chapter 21 Immobility
Chapter 22 Delirium and Dementia
Chapter 23 Incontinence
Week 6 Chapter 15 Pain Management
Chapter 24 Loss, Death, and End-of-Life Care
Week 7 UNIT 3 EXAM
UNIT 4
Week 7 Chapter 12 The Nursing Process and Critical Thinking (Care Planning)
Week 8 Supplemental Material on Concept Mapping (Syllabus)
Week 9 UNIT 4 EXAM
UNIT 5
Week 9 & 10 Chapter 43 Connective Tissue Disorders
Chapter 44 Fractures
Chapter 45 Amputations
Week 11 UNIT 5 EXAM
UNIT 6
Week 11 Chapter 48 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypoglycemia
The Pancreas
Week 12 Chapter 25 The Patient with Cancer
Week 13 UNIT 6 EXAM
UNIT 7
Week 13 Chapter 55 Psychological Responses to Illness
Chapter 56 Psychiatric Disorders
Week 14 Chapter 57 Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Chapter 22 Delirium vs. Dementia
Week 15 UNIT 7 EXAM
Week 16 FINAL EXAM
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Last day to Withdraw
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For the Spring semester, the last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 6, 2017.
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Student Rights & Responsibilities
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NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog. All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
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Scholastic Integrity
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Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies.
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
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STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services
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The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education. The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA. For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office.
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Disability Services (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-498-6207.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
The Childcare Reimbursement Program provides support services for NCTC students pursuing a career in a technical field of study to help them complete their career plans. The program will reimburse technical declared students a percentage of their daycare expenses if the child is attending a licensed or registered daycare facility. This is on a first come first serve basis, and is available to students on all 5 campuses. Please note, we do not have a childcare facility on any of our 5 campuses. This is a reimbursement program only.
Students who wish to become eligible for Childcare Assistance Program need to:
- Declare in a technical field of study
- Establish financial need
- Ex: Pell Grant recipient, Food Stamp recipient, W2, etc.
- Complete a Childcare Reimbursement Program Application and provide all necessary documentation. The Application can be found online at http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/Childcare.aspx
For more information, please contact Yvonne Sandmann on the Gainesville Campus at 940-668-4209 ext. 4321, or by email at ysandmann@nctc.edu
Support Services
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
Student 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.aspx
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/FInancialAidHome.aspx
Early Alert/CARES
The NCTC Early Alert program has been established to assist students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Your instructor may refer you to this program if you are missing assignments, failing tests, excessively absent, or have personal circumstances impacting your academic performance. If submitted as an Early Alert you will be notified via your NCTC e-mail address and then contacted by a Counseling and Testing advisor or counselor to discuss possible strategies for completing your course successfully.
The NCTC CARES (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team addresses behavior which may be disruptive, harmful or pose a threat to to the health and safety of the NCTC community-such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student. Just click the NCTC CARES Team logo posted on MyNCTC, or send an e-mail to CARESTeam@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.
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