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RNSG1162 - Clinical-Nursing-Registered Nurse Training

Catalog Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Progression: student must pass RNSG 1251 and RNSG 1162

Semester Credit Hours: 1
Clinical Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 96
State Approval Code: 5116010000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: RNSG 1162
Course Title: Clinical - Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

Course Rationale:

This course is taken to assimilate knowledge and develop technical and critical thinking skills needed to apply that knowledge to practice.

Learning Objectives:

As outlined in the learning plan: Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

Course objectives have been keyed to reflect the scans competencies, basic skills and workplace skills, that are incorporated into this course.  These competencies are either introduced, developed, or assessed in an effort to provide the student the student success in the workplace.

SCAN 1, 2, 3 – Basic Skills

  • 1. READING
  • 2. WRITING
  • 3. MATHEMATICS

SCANS 1, 2, 3 – Workplace Skills

  • 4. RESOURCES
  • 4.1 ALLOCATES TIME
  • 4.2 ALLOCATES FINANCIAL RESOURCES
  • 4.3 ALLOCATES MATERIAL AND FACILITY RESOURCES
  • 5. INTERPERSONAL
  • 5.1 PARTICIPATES AS MEMBER OF A TEAM
  • 5.2 TEACHES OTHERS NEW SKILLS
  • 5.3 SERVES CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS
  • 5.4 EXERCISE LEADERSHIP
  • 5.5 NEGOTIATES
  • 5.6 WORKS WITH DIVERSITY
  • 6. INFORMATION
  • 6.1 ACQUIRES AND EVALUATES INFORMATION
  • 6.2 ORGANIZES AND MAINTAINS INFORMATION
  • 6.3 INTERPRETS AND COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION
  • 6.4 USES COMPUTERS TO PROCESS INFORMATION
  • 7. SYSTEMS: UNDERSTANDS COMPLEX INTER-RELATIONSHIPS
  • 7.1 UNDERSTAND SYSTEM: SOCIAL, ORGANIZATIONAL, TECHNOLOGY
  • 7.2 MONITORS: DISTINGUISHES TRENDS, AND CORRECTS PERFORMANCE
  • 7.3 IMPROVES OR DESIGNS SYSTEMS
  • 8. TECHNOLOGY
  • 8.1 SELECTS TECHNOLOGY
  • 8.2 APPLIES TECHNOLOGY TO TASKS
  • 8.3 MAINTAINS AND TROUBLESHOOTS TECHNOLOGY
  • 9. THINKING SKILLS
  • 9.1 CREATIVE THINKING
  • 9.2 DECISION MAKING
  • 9.3 REASONS
  • 10. PERSONAL QUALITIES
  • 10.1 RESPONSIBILITY
  • 10.2 SELF-ESTEEM
  • 10.3 SOCIABILITY
  • 10.4 SELF – MANAGEMENT
  • 10.5 INTEGRITY/HONESTY
  • 11. LISTENING AND SPEAKING

Clinical Objectives:

Upon completion of this clinical course, the student will be able to function within the role of the ADN to:

  1. Apply therapeutic and caring interventions for the childbearing family inclusive of medical surgical skills and specific maternity and neonatal skills. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.1, 10.4, 10.5)
  2. Enhance communication skills by personal presentation of important points of a contemporary complex maternal/paternal/neonatal health issue. (SCANS 1, 4.1, 5.2, 5.6, 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 8.1, 9.1, 10.3, 11)

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this clinical course, the student will be able to function within the role of the ADN to:

  1. Use the nursing process as the framework to provide safe, individualized therapeutic and caring interventions in a manner inclusive of the participants’ diversity.
  2. Recognize the value of lifelong learning and continued nursing education and participation in community and professional organizations.
  3. Make collaborative nursing decisions with clients and families across the life span utilizing the principles and knowledge of biology, psychology, and the humanities within the construct of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
  4. Act within the legal and ethical framework of nursing practice.
  5. Use acquired critical thinking skills as the basis for managing nursing care for groups of clients in structured acute, chronic, and wellness settings.
  6. Apply teaching/learning principles to assist clients and families in making informed health care decisions and achieving levels of wellness.
  7. Use interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with health care team participants to attain desired client-centered goals.

Grading Policy:

In order to successfully complete RNSG 1162, the student must achieve an overall clinical grade of 74.5 or higher. The components used to determine the clinical grade are as follows:

Clinical performance is evaluated as satisfactory or unsatisfactory. The student must meet the criteria stated in the Learning Packet. The meeting of these objectives is determined as follows:

  1. Clinical Performance
    1. An evaluation of clinical performance will be done at the end of the eight (8) weeks. All areas of the evaluation must be satisfactory--i.e., Member of the Profession; Provider of Care; and Coordinator of Care--with a cumulative score of no less than 74.5% for the student to advance to the next level and to remain in the program.
    2. Nursing skills to be performed during RNSG 1162 are listed on the Level 3 Skills List. It is expected that the student will satisfactorily perform these skills in clinical with the level of instructor supervision as designated on the skills list. If a skill is unavailable, even after the student has been diligent in attempts to find opportunity to perform the skill, it may be carried on to the next level to be completed.
  2. Written Clinical Assignments
    1. The clinical evaluation is measured by scores on Tentative Care Plans (TCP) and satisfactory completion of additional assignments as assigned by the instructor. The student must achieve an average of 74.5 or higher on Tentative Care Plans, with no more than two (2) earning a score of less than 74.5. In addition, all other assignments must receive satisfactory appraisals as well.
    2. Students must complete performance skills lists for each specialty area with satisfactory performance (antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum and neonatal nursing).
    3. Complete oral presentation of topic.
    4. Complete poster and/or other visuals of topic.
    5. Complete drug cards as assigned.

    For additional information, see Lee College Allied Health Student Handbook — Grading System.

Late work will be considered for acceptance only when an extension is requested by the student, in writing, at least 24 hours prior to the due date and permission is granted by the instructor.

NOTE: Both RNSG 1251 and RNSG 1162 must be successfully completed concurrently in order to be eligible to enroll in the next nursing course.

Methods of Instruction

Twelve (12) hours a week will be spent in clinical settings as assigned by the instructor. This time will be utilized to practice the application of patient care principles and skills as a member of the nursing profession providing and managing patient care.

Textbook and Supplies Requirement:

  1. Lowdermilk, and Perry, (2004). Maternity and Women’s Health Care (8th ed.), St. Louis, MA: Mosby.
  2. Student learning guide to accompany Maternity and Women’s Health Care (8th ed.). (2004). (optional)
  3. Current nursing manuals of laboratory tests and drugs.
  4. Allied Health Division Student Handbook 2004-2005.
  5. Clinical Evaluation Tool (C.E.T.).

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