Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

Course Title:

Clinical III

Course Prefix & Number: 

VNSG2460

Section Number: 

100-102

Semester/Year:

201S

Semester Credit Hours:

4

Lecture Hours:

0

Clinical Hours:

336

Course Description (NCTC Catalog):

The Vocational Nursing program is fully approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) and is a certificate program. This program is designed to prepare entry-level practitioners to provide direct care to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician. Emphasis is placed upon the ability to make sound judgements based on the knowledge of scientific principles and the ability to utilize technical skills in a variety of setting.      

      Nursing in Health and Illness III: This course assists the student in the continued

      development of their knowledge and skill in the role and function of the vocational nurse.

      It provides learning experiences in the clinical setting focusing on further refinement of the

      nursing process in caring for clients exhibiting health-illness continuum through the life

      span.          

Course Prerequisite(s):  All courses contained in semesters one and two must be successfully

    completed prior to entry in semester three

Required or Recommended Course Materials:

Linton, A. D. Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing. 7th ed. (2020) 

EAQ compatible with text

SimChart

Drug Reference

Items required for clinical practice listed in Student Handbook

             

 

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:

Alice Hupp, BSN, RN

Campus/Office Location:

Gainesville 2411-J

Telephone Number:

(940) 668-4291

E-mail Address:

ahupp@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructor:

Lisa Alexander, LVN, BBA

Campus/Office Location:

Gainesville 2411 /Clinical Site

Telephone Number:

(940) 668-4291

E-mail Address:

lalexander@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructor:

Kim Cook, LVN

Campus/Office Location:

Gainesville 2411/Clinical Site

Telephone Number:

(940) 668-4291

E-mail Address:

kdcook@nctc.edu

OFFICE HOURS (Hupp)

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Clinical

Clinical

Health & Illness online

A&P

8-4 online by Appointment

9-12 online by Appointment

 

 

     

 

 

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:

 

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)

-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.

 

Patient Safety Advocate (DEC III, 14, 15)

-Implement measures to promote quality/safe environment for patients/self/others.

-Assist in formulation of goals/outcomes to reduce patient risks.

 

Member of the Health Care Team (DEC IV, 19, 20, 21)

-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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRADE DETERMINATION

Grades determined by use of external grading tool:

Student:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

POINT

Points

Infraction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS

-30

Pt. abuse (physical/ emotional/ verbal)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-30

Substance abuse / theft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-30

HIPPA violation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-30

Smoking in uniform

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-30

Deliberate false documentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-11

Inadequate clinical preparation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-11

Pt. neglect, abandonment, or unsafe pt. care

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-11

Inadequate notification of instructor/staff R/T

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

critical change in pt. condition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-11

Performing skills not yet mastered in skills lab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-11

Medication error (any of the 7 Rights) or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(disregard for pt. allergies)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-5

Failure to report a medication error

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-10

Failure to perform previously mastered skills

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-5

Dishonesty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-7

Failure to use isolation / universal precautions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-5

Failure to utilize gentle, compassionate touch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-5

Failure to check MD order before initiating a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

procedure / therapy / treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-11

Failure to identify pt using name band/photo

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-5

Failure to safeguard pt's physical privacy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-5

Failure to comply with MD written orders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(diet, fluids, treatments, etc…)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-11

Disrespect to others / rudeness / disregard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

for dignity / use of profanity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-5

Cultural insensitivity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-5

Absence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-3

Tardiness  (1 to 30 minutes late)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-3

Unprofessional appearance / uniform violation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-3

Cell phone usage / text messaging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-9

Failure to follow directions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-9

Failure to document accurately, completely &

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

concisely using proper grammar and spelling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-3

Failure to provide competent pt. teaching

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2

Resentment of constructive criticism

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-5

Failure to take initiative in learning opportunity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2

Poor time management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2

Excessive break-time / meal time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-2

Lack of nursing tools (stethoscope, scissors,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

penlight, hemostat, pen, reference texts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-4

Failure to utilize therapeutic communication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

         

Clinical Warning issued on:   (include ALL semesters)

                   

 

North Central Texas College Vocational Nursing Program

   

____________________

 

____________________

       

Grade Point Balance

 

 

 

 

A student must pass courses within the Vocational Nursing program with a minimum of a 77 to be given credit for that course.  Letter Grades are assigned as follows:

Score

Letter

Grade

90-100

A

80-89

B

77-79

C

60-76

D

59 and Below

F

 

 

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)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is _November 2nd_2020_.

 

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.

 

 

 

SYLLABUS ADDENDUM – FALL 2020- STUDENT 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.

 

COVID-19 SPECIFIC SYLLABI STATEMENTS FALL 2020

 

Syllabi statement regarding potential Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format

North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Syllabi Statement Regarding Face Coverings

Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

 

  • Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

  • Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
  • Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
  • Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
  • Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
  • Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
  • Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
  • Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During this period, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html

 

 

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

X          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:

  1. Assignment of “zero” for assignment grade
  2. Dismissal from Vocational Nursing Program

 

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

Name of Chair/Coordinator:

Theressa Borden, BSN, RN

Office Location:

Gainesville 2411-B

Telephone Number:

940 668 4291

E-mail Address:

tjborden@nctc.edu

Name of Instructional Dean:

Brandon Hernandez

Office Location:

HSC 2421

Telephone Number:

940 668 7731

E-mail Address:

bhernandez@nctc.edu

 

 

 

 

 

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE VOCATIONAL NURSING

 

Clinical Syllabus – Level III – VNSG 2460

Student Evaluation – page 1 of 2

 

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE VOCATIONAL NURSING  

Student Name:________________________________                  Date:_________________________________

 

Provider of Patient-Centered Care                   Knowledge/Clinical Behaviors/Judgments:                     

                                                                                                                                                                                               

1.  Assist in determining the health status and health needs of patients based on interpretation of health-related data and preventive health practices, in collaboration with patients, their families, and other members of the immediate health care team.

  1. Take patient history using structured assessment tool.
  2. Perform basic assessment to assist identifying health status.  Monitor for changes in health status.
  3. Report and document assessment data. Utilizes correct grammar, spelling, and penmanship.
  4. Identify common actual and potential health care needs of the patient.
  5. Make observations that assist the RN in formulating nursing diagnoses.

Acceptable

   Not Acceptable  

          

2.  Assist in the formulation of goals and/or outcomes and a plan of care in collaboration with the patient, their families, and interdisciplinary health care team members.

  1. Identify short-term goals/outcomes, select basic interventions.
  2. Contribute to the development of nursing plan of care. Utilizes correct NANDA nomenclature.
  3.  Recognize cost of care for nursing interventions.

 

 

 

3.  Implement plan of care within legal and ethical parameters, including scope of education, in collaboration with the health care team to assist patient in meeting health care needs.

  1. Assist in promoting a safe, effective care environment conducive to the optimal health and dignity of the patient.
  2. Implement plan of care to assist patient to meet basic physiologic needs including: circulation, nutrition, oxygenation, activity, elimination, comfort, pain management, rest, & sleep.
  3. Implement nursing interventions to promote rehabilitation.
  4. Initiate basic interventions in emergency situations.
  5. Initiate basic nursing interventions to foster patient’s psychosocial well-being.
  6. Foster patient coping mechanisms during alterations in health status.
  7. Administer medications and treatments and perform procedures safely.  Follow RIGHTS of medication administration.  Have knowledge of action, usual dose, desired effect, side effect, dosage calculation, reconstitution, injection site selection, documentation, and reassessment.
  8.  Monitor, document, and report responses to medications, treatments, and procedures and communicate same to other health care professionals clearly and accurately.
  9. Assist interdisciplinary health care team members with examinations and routinely performed procedures.
  10. Observe and communicate Patient’s Bill of Rights to patients.
  11. Recognize and communicate ethical and legal concerns through established channels of communication.
  12. Utilize basic therapeutic communication skills when interacting with patients.
  13. Report unsafe practices.
  14. Use current technology to enhance direct patient care.
  15.  Maintain patient confidentiality.

 

 

 

4.  Implement teaching plan for patient with common health problems and well-defined learning needs.

  1. Identify basic health-related learning needs of patients.
  2. Contribute to the development of a teaching plan.
  3. Implement aspects of an established teaching plan.
  4. Assist in evaluation of learning outcomes using structured evaluation.

 

 

 

5.  Assist in the evaluation of the patient’s responses and outcomes to therapeutic interventions.

  1. Using standard references, compare expected and achieved outcomes of nursing care.
  2.  Report and document patient’s responses to nursing interventions.

 

 

 

6. Provide direct basic care to assigned patients in structured settings.

1.      Identify priorities concerning basic needs of multiple patients in order to                    organize care.

2.      Implement plans of basic care for multiple patients, including charting.

 

 

 

7.  Use the problem-solving approach as the basis for decision making in practice.

  1. Organize care based upon problem solving and identified priorities. Complete care on 1-2patients, including acutely ill.
  2. Identify and communicate patient care problems encountered in practice.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Member of the Health Care Team                          Knowledge/Clinical Behaviors/Judgments:                                                        

1. Assist in the coordination of human and material resources for the provision of care for assigned individual patients.

1.     Participate in discussion relating to the evaluation of patient care with members of interdisciplinary health care team.

2.     Identify providers and others who can assist in patient care.

Acceptable

 Unacceptable       

2. Collaborate with patients and the interdisciplinary health care team to provide direct care to assigned individual patients.

  1. Work with interdisciplinary health care team members to provide patient care across the life span.

 

 

 

3. Participate in the identification of

individual patient needs for referral to resources that facilitate continuity of care.

  1. Identify support systems of the patient.
  2. Communicate patient needs to family or significant others and appropriate members of the health care team.

 

 

4. Participate in activities which support the organizational framework of structured health care settings.

  1. Report unsafe patient care environment and equipment.

2.     Implement established cost containment measures in direct patient care.

 

 

 

Member of the Profession                                    Knowledge/Clinical Behaviors/Judgments:                                                           

1.  Demonstrate accountability for own nursing practice.

  1. Provide nursing care within limits of vocational nursing knowledge, education, experience and ethical/legal standards of care. Adhere to all policies stated in the Vocational Nursing Student Handbook.
  2. Provide nursing care in a caring, nonjudgmental, nondiscriminatory manner.
  3. Use self-evaluation process to improve own nursing practice.
  4. Assume accountability for own nursing practice. Ask questions for clarity, as needed, pertaining to nursing practice.
  5. Follow established policies and procedures.  Revise techniques and skills according to instructor suggestions.

6.     Maintain professional boundaries in the nurse-patient relationship.

 Acceptable           

Unacceptable        

2.   Participate as an advocate in activities that focus on improving the health care of patients.

  1. Respect the privacy and dignity of the patient.
  2. Act as an advocate for patient’s basic needs.

 

 

 

3.  Demonstrate behaviors that promote the development and practice of vocational nursing.

  1. Demonstrate behaviors which promote a positive image of vocational nursing, as in accountability, dress, attitude, honesty,  punctuality,  attendance, and accepting  constructive criticism of skills and performance of care procedures.
  2. Practice within the LVN role and Scope of Education.
  3. Serve as a positive role model for students and peers.

 

 

 

Patient Safety Advocate                                          Knowledge/Clinical Behaviors/Judgments:                                          

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Texas Board of Nursing rules that emphasize safety as well as all federal, state, and local government and accreditation, organizational safety requirements and standards.

1.     Adhere to safety requirements; follow policies & procedures to ensure

        safety.

  1. Seek assistance if practice requires behaviors or judgments outside of

individual knowledge and expertise.

  1. Use accepted standards to provide & evaluate patient care.
  2. Recognize & report unsafe practices & contribute to quality improvement.

Acceptable

 Unacceptable       

2.Implement measures to promote quality and a safe environment for patients, self, and others. Comply with mandatory reporting requirements of the Texas Nursing Practice Act, and assist in care that reduces risks of injury and/or illness.

1.     Utilize principles of patient safety including safe patient handling.  Follow Standard Precautions and Transmission Based Precautions for infection control. 

2.     Promote a safe environment using current standards & guidelines.  Include measures to prevent risk of harm resulting from errors & preventable occurrences.

3.     Promote culture of safety including safe disposal of medications and wastes.

4.     Accurately identify patients.

5.     Provide safe patient care, safe medication administration, & safe treatments. 

6.     Identify inaccurate, non-efficacious, contraindicated, or unsafe environments or  interventions, and report such so that harm does not occur.

7.     Document, report reactions, side effects to medications, treatments, procedures, and inform all health care team members.

8.     Educate patients & encourage participation in their care to ensure accuracy     in individual care plans and interventions.

 

 

4.Obtain instruction, supervision, and/or training as required when implementing nursing procedures or practices, including utilization of new equipment & technology.

1.     Basic understanding of disaster plans and disease prevention.

2.     Evaluate individual scope of practice & competency related to assigned tasks.

3.     Report safety concerns, incidents & issues immediately to faculty, preceptors, and facility personnel.  Follow protocol for incident reporting.

 

 

COMMENTS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Student Signature:___________________________________________ Date: _____________

 

 

Instructor Signature:________________________________________  Date: _____________

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                       NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

VNSG 2460 - CLINICAL PRACTICE III

STUDENT COURSE EVALUATION

Semester ________________________

 

The faculty of this course is seeking feedback from you through course evaluation about your experience in VNSG 2460.   This evaluation will serve to assist the faculty in assessing the teaching/learning process within the course.  Student input is an important, integral part of the evaluation process.  Your perceptions are valuable in determining the strengths and weaknesses of VNSG 2460.  The information that you impart will have no effect on your grade whatsoever.  Therefore, please be candid, yet thoughtful and honest, as you consider each item on the evaluation.

Directions:         On this sheet, circle the letter that best describes your evaluation according to the

                                  following scale.

A- Strongly Agree                  B-Agree         C-No Opinion                           D- Disagree             E- Strongly Disagree

 

In any area you disagree or strongly disagree, please cite how we might improve this area at the end of the survey.  Bring the completed evaluation and the written suggestions to your final clinical evaluation and place in envelope or box provided.

 

Clinical Facility:

1.             I feel having clinical at (Name of Facility)_________________________________                           A B C D E

provided an opportunity to aid me in meeting the objectives of VNSG 2460.

2.             I feel having clinical at _______________________________________________                           A B C D E

provided an opportunity to aid me in meeting the objectives of VNSG 2460.

3.             I had the opportunity to participate in a variety of learning experiences.                                     A B C D E

4.             Various methods of instruction were utilized which helped me fulfill course objectives.               A B C D E

5.             I have become more aware of other cultures/value systems through my nursing course.                          A B C D E

6.             Sufficient materials and/or supplies were available for student use.                                              A B C D E

7.             Space for conferences between students and staff or instructor(s) was provided.                      A B C D E

8.             There were enough patients available so that students could meet course objectives.                     A B C D E

9.             There was sufficient variety in patient conditions so that students could experience more          A B C D E

than one care situation.

10.          Supplementary experiences to amplify course objectives were available on the units(s).                A B C D E

11.          The learning environment on the unit(s) was positive.                                                           A B C D E

12.          The staff appeared to be interested in students.                                                                                          A B C D E

13.          The staff were receptive and helpful to students.                                                                                          A B C D E

14.          Safe nursing practices were maintained.                                                                                                  A B C D E

15.          The staff consistently performed their duties in a professional manner.                                                    A B C D E

16.         This facility can be recommended to other students as a worthwhile clinical learning                A B C D E

experience.

 

Syllabus:

17.          The course syllabus clearly stated course requirements and or expectations.                          A B C D E

18.          The objectives built on previous course content.                                                                                         A B C D E

19.          The objectives were stated clearly and understandably.                                                            A B C D E

20.          Clinical evaluation tool related to course objectives.                                                                                      A B C D E

21.          I received a copy of the clinical evaluation tool in my syllabus prior to being evaluated.                       A B C D E

 

 

Other:

22.          Clinical preparation assignments were clear.                                                                                         A B C D E

23.          I was provided with appropriate supervision in the clinical area.                                                  A B C D E

 

 

I feel the best part of the course was:

 

 

 

Given the opportunity I would change……What?    How?

 

 

 

I disagree or strongly disagree on the following items and would suggest the following change:

 

 

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