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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Nursing In Health and Illness II
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Course Prefix & Number:
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VNSG 1509
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Section Number:
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130
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Semester/Year:
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Summer
2019
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Semester Credit Hours:
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5
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Lecture Hours:
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80
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Lab Hours:
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Introduction to health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions for cardiovascular, respiratory, blood, lymph, immune, fluid and electrolyte systems. This course builds on principles and concepts previously learned in the VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I course.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the following courses: VNSG 1420 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health; VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills; VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I; VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration; VNSG 1360 Clinical I
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Required Course Materials:
- Internet access
- ATI access: ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) - Web-based learning and assessment program includes standardized exam.
- Evolve resources: SimChart- Electronic Health Record Package
- Evolve resources: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination
- Evolve resources: EAQ for Intro to Med-Surg Nursing
Required Textbooks:
- Linton, A. D., Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing. 6th edition. (2016) St Louis: Elsevier ISBN #978-1-4557-7641-2
- Henry, N., McMichael, M., et. al. (2016). Content Mastery Series: Review Module Edition PN Adult Medical Surgical Nursing 10.0. (10th Ed.), Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC.
- Silvestri, L., Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination, 7th edition (2019) St Louis: Elsevier ISBN: 978-0-323-48488-6
- Harding, M., Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing. St Louis: Elsevier ISBN # 978-0-323-52736-1
Additional Recommended Texts
- Medical Dictionary of choice
- Lab & Diagnostic Manual of choice
- Drug Guide of choice
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Gainesville Campus/HSB 2411- J
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Clinical
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Clinical
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Office Hours:
8-8:30
Class: 8:30-4:00
Office Hours after class
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Info Sessions, Appointments, Meetings…
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College closed
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Clinical
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STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog
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Course Objectives:
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Learning Activities:
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Unit 1: Surgical Care
- Comprehension of principles underlying surgical care, including:
- Purposes of surgery and the variables affecting surgical outcomes
- Appropriate assessment procedure and interventions during each of the three phases of surgery
- Prevention and treatment of surgical complications
- Drug therapy including preoperative medications and drug interactions with general anesthetic agents and anesthesia
- Providing patient education and guidance as appropriate during each phase of surgery
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Textbook References:
Linton: Chapter 17
ATI: Chapters 84, 85
Silvestri: Chapter 16
ATI Videos:
Skills Modules:
The Communicator
- Technique Identifier: Client undergoing surgery
Assignments:
Case Study: Surgical TBA
EAQ’s: 25 question quiz
Saunders: 25 question quiz
Quiz: 1 or more in class
Unit 1 Exam
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Unit 2: Respiratory Disorders
- Comprehension of principles underlying nose, sinus, and throat disorders, including:
- Anatomy and physiology of the nose, sinuses, and throat
- Nursing assessment of the nose, sinuses, and throat
- Age-related changes in the nose, sinuses, and throat
- Diagnostic tests and procedures
- Common therapeutic measures
- Identify principles underlying acute respiratory disorders, including:
- Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
- Diagnostic tests and procedures
- Nursing assessment of respiratory health
- Nursing care plans and patient education
- Remedies and treatment of respiratory disorders, including surgery and drugs
- Recognize principles underlying chronic respiratory disorders, including:
- Characteristics of inflammatory, obstructive, and restrictive pulmonary disease
- Relationship between cigarette smoking and chronic respiratory disorders
- Pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, complications, diagnostic measures, and medical treatment of selected respiratory disorders
- Development of a nursing care plan for patients with a chronic respiratory disorder
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Textbook References:
Linton: Chapters 30, 31, 32
ATI: Chapters 15-23
Silvestri: Chapters 47-48
ATI Videos:
Video case studies PN
Skills Modules:
- Airway Management
- Closed-Chest Drainage
- Oxygen Therapy
The Communicator
- Technique Identifier: Client living with asthma
Assignments:
Case Study: Two over Respiratory TBA
EAQ’s: 25 question quiz
Saunders: Unit 3 - 25 question quiz
Quiz: 1 or more in class
Unit 2 Exam
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Unit 3: Cardiovascular Disorders
- Comprehension of principles underlying cardiac disorders, including:
- Anatomy and physiology of the heart
- Nursing assessment of cardiac function
- Diagnostic procedures
- Common therapeutic measures
- Nursing care of patients with various cardiac disorders
- Identify principles underlying vascular disorders including:
- Anatomy and physiology of the vascular system
- Nursing assessment of the vascular system
- Diagnostic tests and procedures
- Common therapeutic measures
- Nursing care of patients with disorders of the vascular system
- Recognize principles underlying hypertension and its treatment, including:
- Understanding the anatomy and physiology of blood pressure regulation and the two main types of hypertension
- Understanding the risk factors, signs and symptoms, complications, diagnostic tests and procedures, and medical treatment of primary hypertension
- Understanding the appropriate assessment and interventions for the patient with hypertension
- Providing patient education and guidance related to hypertension
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Textbook References:
Linton: Chapters 36, 37, 38
ATI: Chapters 24-32
Silvestri: Chapters 49-50
ATI Videos:
Video case studies PN
Real Life PN Medical Surgical 2.0
The Communicator
- Technique Identifier: Client experiencing thrombosis
Assignments:
Case Study: One over Cardiac and one over Vascular and one over Hypertension
Discussion Board: Cardiovascular
EAQ’s: Unit 4- 30 question quiz
Saunders: Unit 4- 25 question quiz
Quiz: 1 or more in class
Unit 3 Exam proctored on campus
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Unit 4: Fluid & Electrolytes/IV therapy/Shock
- Comprehension of principles underlying fluids and electrolytes, including:
- Fluid imbalances
- Electrolyte imbalances
- Acid-base imbalances
- Assessment of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances
- Medical treatment and nursing management of fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base imbalances
- Identify principles underlying the administration of intravenous therapy, including:
- Indications for intravenous therapy
- Types of intravenous fluids
- Venous access devices
- Calculation of the correct drop rate
- Preparing for, performing, and monitoring infusions
- Complications associated with intravenous therapy
- Recognize principles underlying the state of shock, including:
- The types of shock
- Effects of shock on the body systems and functions
- Stages of shock
- Emergency and general medical treatment for shock
Specific medical treatment for each type of shock
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Textbook References:
Linton: Chapters 14, 18, 19
ATI: Chapters 36, 37, 38
Silvestri: Chapters 8, 9, 12
ATI Videos:
Video case studies PN
- Acid-Base Imbalances
- Fluid Volume
Skills Modules:
Assignments:
Case Study: One over Electrolytes and one that involves F&E, IV therapy and shock all in one assignment TBA
EAQ’s: Unit 1- 30 question quiz
Saunders: Unit 1- 25 question quiz
Quiz: 1 or more in class
Unit 4 Exam-proctored on campus
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Unit 5: Hematologic and Immunologic Disorders
- Comprehension of principles underlying hematologic disorders, including:
- Components and function of the hematologic system
- Nursing assessment of hematologic disorders
- Hematologic tests and procedures
- Nursing care for patients with hematologic disorders
- Identify principles underlying immunologic disorders, including:
- Anatomy and physiology of the immune system
- Age-related changes
- Nursing assessment of the immune system
- Disorders of the immune system
- Diagnostic tests and procedures
- Common therapeutic measures
- Transplant rejection
- Recognize principles underlying human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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Textbook References:
Linton: Chapters 33, 34, 35
ATI: Chapters 33, 34, 35, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78
Silvestri: Chapters 41, 42, 59, 60
ATI Videos:
Video Case studies PN
Skills Modules:
Assignments:
Case Study: One over Immunologic Disorders and one over Hematologic Disorders TBA
EAQ’s: Unit 2- 30 question quiz
Saunders: Unit 2- 25 question quiz
Quiz: 1 or more in class
Unit 5 Exam proctored on campus
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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5
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Unit Exams (5 x 14 % = 70)
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70
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1
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Comprehensive Final
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25
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TBD
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Quizzes and Daily assignments
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5
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The numerical course grade will be converted as follows:
Numerical Grade Letter Grade
90‑100 A
81‑ 89 B
77‑ 80 C
66‑ 76 D
65 and below F
A grade of "C" or better (77%) is required in this course to progress within the nursing curriculum. There will be no rounding up of grades.
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’s 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 July 17, 2019.
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.
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
X WECM Course
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
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) for consequences for academic dishonesty that may include:
- A zero (0) for the assignment.
- Failure of the course.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Dr. Susan Sportsman (Interim)
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Office Location:
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2420
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 Ext.
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E-mail Address:
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ssportsman@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Bonita Vinson
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Office Location:
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2420-A
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 Ext. 4963
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E-mail Address:
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bvinson@nctc.edu
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