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Course Descriptions & Syllabi

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COURSE NUMBER:		NURS191
COURSE TITLE:		Concepts of Nursing II (ADN Level I, First Semester)
DIVISION:		Sciences
IAI CODE(S):
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS:		8.0
DELIVERY MODE:		Face-to-Face

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Further preparation in the study of principles of nursing care. Emphasis on the application of knowledge and the development of assessment skills for the individual’s needs in health or illness. Focuses on the development of skills related to the nursing process, communication, and interactions with the environment. Clinical experience is provided in hospital and long-term care environments. (Course includes theoretical, skills labs, and clinical components.)

PREREQUISITES:
NURS190
Consent from Nursing Director.

NOTES:

COURSE OBJECTIVES / GOALS:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate accountability for nursing practice given by self. Practice professional nursing behaviors that demonstrate lifelong personal responsibility while practicing within a legal, ethical, and professional scope that is guided by accepted standards of nursing practice.
Utilize therapeutic communication skills when interacting with clients and nursing team members.
Make clinical judgments to ensure accurate and safe care.
Apply the components of the nursing process to the delivery of nursing care for the adult client.
Implement the prescribed care regimen within the legal, ethical, and regulatory framework of nursing practice.
Contribute to an individualized teaching plan based on assessed needs.
Work cooperatively with clients, and/or significant others to achieve client and organizational outcomes.
Coordinate the implementation of an individualized plan of care for clients and demonstrates effective utilization of patient care technologies, information systems and other resources to provide comprehensive care to diverse populations.

TOPICAL OUTLINE:

Basic Nursing Concepts and Skills
Nursing for the Adult with Common Respiratory Needs
Nursing for the Adult with Common Integumentary Conditions
Nursing for the Adult with Common EENT Problems
Basic Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

TEXTBOOK / SPECIAL MATERIALS:
*Subject to Change

Ackley, B. J. & Ladwig, G. B. (2011)Nursing Diagnosis Handbook. 9th Ed. St. Louis: Mosby.
Cherry, B. & Jacob, S.R. (2011). Contemporary Nursing, 5th Ed. St. Louis: Elsevier Mosby.
Craven, R.F. & Hirnle, C.J. (2009)Fundamentals of Nursing. 6th Ed. Philadelphia: Lipincott, Williams, & Wilkins.
Deglin, J.H. & Vallerand, A.H. (2012).Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses.13th Ed. F.A. Davis: Philadelphia.
Gordon, M. (2008). Assess Notes: Nursing Assessment & Diagnostic Reasoning F. A. Davis: Philadelphia.
Hopkins, T. (2009). Lab Notes: Guide to Lab & Diagnostic Tests. 2nd Ed. F.A. Davis: Philadelphia.
Ignatavicius, D. D. & Workman, M.L. (2010). Medical-Surgical Nursing. 6th Ed. Saunders: St. Louis.
Karch, A.M. (2011). Focus On Nursing Pharmacology. 5th Ed. Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins.
Myers, E. (2010). RN notes: Nurse’s Clinical Pocket Guide. 3rd Ed. F.A. Davis: Philadelphia.
Ogden, S.J. (2011). Calculation of Drug Dosages. 9th Ed. St. Louis: Mosby.
Varcarolis, E.M., Carson, V.B., & Shoemaker, N.C. (2010).Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. 6th Ed. St. Louis: Saunders.
Venes, D. (2009).Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary.21st Ed. F.A. Davis: Philadelphia.

EVALUATION:
Attendance Policy:
Students are allowed a maximum of twelve (12) hours of classroom (theory) absence s/he will be withdrawn from the Nursing Program. Students may have one (1) clinical absence per nursing course due to illness that they will required to make-up during the following week on their non-clinical day if faculty student ratio allows or the clinical make up day will occur on the study day scheduled at the end of the course. No student will be allowed more than two (2) clinical absences with makeup (one per course) per level of the nursing program.

Failure to be present for ANY mandatory orientation, clinical experience, class, etc. will result in the dismissal of the student from the nursing program. No absence will be excused or accepted for ANY orientation, clinical experience, class, etc. that is mandatory in the School of Nursing and will result in the student’s dismissal from the nursing program. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Teaching Methods: Lecture, discussion, small group, role playing, case studies, demonstration, audio-visual, computer-assisted instruction, clinical laboratory with client-centered learning, observational experience, collaborative learning techniques.

Method of Assessment:

Grading:
Unit Tests 75%
ATI Exams 5%
Final Examination 20%

Five percent (5%) will be deducted for all late testing.

100 - 92 = A
91 - 84 = B
83 - 76 = C
A grade between 75.5 and 75.9 WILL NOT be rounded up to obtain a passing grade; the student must achieve a 76% to pass.

Theoretical Component - Student must receive a "C" average or higher

Clinical Component - Student must receive a "Satisfactory" with an average of "3.0" or higher on a five-point Likert scale. The clinical experience will be evaluated based upon the clinical assessment tool. A grade between 2.5 and 2.9 WILL NOT be rounded up to obtain a passing clinical grade. A student must achieve a 3.0 to pass clinical. **A FAILING CLINICAL GRADE WILL RESULT IN THE STUDENT RECEIVING A "F" IN THE COURSE DESPITE HAVING A PASSING THEORY GRADE.**

Disabilities: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the Student Support Services Center at 217.443.8862 (TTY 217.443.8701) or stop by Cannon Hall Room 113. Please speak with the Director of the School of Nursing privately to discuss your specific accommodation needs in this course.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

REVISION:
Spring 2013

RECORD UPDATED:
2013-03-15 12:55:00