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RNSG1205 - Nursing Skills I

Catalog Description: Study of the concepts and principles essential for demonstrating competence in the performance of nursing procedures. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blo

Semester Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours per Week:
Lab Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 80
State Approval Code: 5116010000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: RNSG 1205
Course Title: Nursing Skills I

Course Rationale:

The rationale for the course is to allow the learner to explore and perform basic skills and techniques used by nurses in the clinical setting.

Learning Objectives:

Describe concepts and principles that are basic to the safe performance of nursing skills; and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures.

1. Demonstrate competency in assessment skills that reflect the foundation of critical thinking and the nursing process.
2. Demonstrate competency in skills that reflect therapeutic and caring interventions to promote optimum levels of wellness.
3. Demonstrate competency in skills that reflect therapeutic and caring interventions to manage and maintain optimum levels of wellness and prevent development of complications in the presence of disease.

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

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:

1. Satisfactory completion of all required skills demonstrations in the laboratory setting.

1. Computerized-Assisted Self-Learning Modules:

    The majority of all laboratory skills will be demonstrated and performed by the student and evaluated satisfactorily by a student partner. In addition to each demonstration of skills outlined and reviewed by a partner, there will also be computer-assisted Self-Learning Modules for each skill. (See course handouts for these skills).

   For each assigned computerized module to every skill, the student must learn about all skills. Thorough reading of each module as well as comprehension of all skills in each module is urged!! The students can, if needed, take the pretest and posttest of each skill. It is not recommended for the student to turn in the pre or posttest. However, the student must learn each skill on each module. Participation grade (5%) of course grade will be calculated on (5) pop quiz exams that focus on each learning module. These 5 exams will be spaced out throughout the course. Therefore, the student must complete each module in the time allowed to be prepared to take a pop quiz in lab on a group of module assignments. Scantrons need to be purchased for pop quizzes. 

   Each class section has a different schedule for the completion of the modules and skills. Strict adherence to the deadline will be maintained. Failure to adhere to module skills deadlines will result in disciplinary action. Completion of the nursing skills contained in the Self-Learning Modules is a requirement for RNSG 1205 (see handout on Module Guidelines and Self-Learning Module List). If the modules are not completed within scheduled time, it is the student’s responsibility to utilize open lab hours to complete the module. Each lab will always have a different and new module to review; therefore, the student must use their time wisely and efficiently during each time slot allotted for each module during lab times and open lab times. There will be no resetting of pre test or posttest modules once completed.

B. Skill Demonstrations Evaluated by Partner:

There will be a strict time schedule utilized during each lab where the student and student’s partner will practice and sign off on skills check list. Once student has successfully demonstrated the skill, a student partner must sign (full signature) and date each of the skills checkoff. This signature indicates that the student partner observed the practicing student perform this skill in an acceptable manner from beginning to end. Both students may utilize their textbook during this practice as well as see assigned videos for each skill. NOTE: A module is complete when the computer assignment is completed and the laboratory skill has been demonstrated and evaluated satisfactorily by a student partner and/or videoed and turned in to be graded.

C. Video Taped Skills:

The student will do check-offs on certain laboratory skills by return demonstration using the video camera (see handout on skills to video and video instructions). NOTE: It is important to purchase TWO video tapes (VHS and VHSC). If one camera is being used then the other type camera could be used for videoing skills. Cheating during videoing of skills either by prompting of another student or utilizing notes will result in failure of course and dismissal.

D. Return Skill Demonstration:

There will be demonstration of some skills graded by a faculty member. There will be only one redo of each skill. This redo must be performed in front of same faculty member who scored the skill as unsatisfactory.

E. Final Validation of Skill Week:

During the last week of lab, each student must be able to validate all skills learned in lab. This is graded as pass or fail. Each student will draw two skills from a box and will need to perform those two skills satisfactory in front of a faculty member. If one or both skills are unsatisfactory, the student only has one chance to reschedule to repeat the skills with same faculty member grading the skill. If the student is unable to satisfactorily pass the skill, this will result in a course failure. NOTE: There will be no copying of work turned in.

2. Student Participation.

Students are expected to attend lab and actively practice the skills taught, demonstrated, and learned via modules. Student participation will consist of 5% of your final grade. Participation will be scored utilizing scores received on (5) pop quizzes. These quizzes will be on module assignments of required skills outlined in the skills packet. Lack of punctuality, attendance, or leaving lab early may result in dismissal from course. You must sign in and out in front of the teacher or lab director.

3. Satisfactory Completion of Skills Exams I, II, and the Physical Assessment Assignment.

 If exams are missed, there will be an essay exam given.

4. Satisfactory Achievements of 70 % or Greater on Level I Posology Test:

All students must take the Level I posology test within the first two weeks of class and demonstrate proficiency of 70% or greater to continue in RNSG 1205. If less than 70% is achieved, student will be allowed to retake exam. If 70% is not achieved on retake, the student must withdraw from RNSG 1205 and RNSG 1209. Student must reapply the following year (see Lee College Allied Health Student Handbook 2004-2005 Posology Criteria for additional information).

5. Late Work.

There will be no acceptance of late work unless under special circumstances and with prior approval. If any work is turned in late –one point will be deducted from the final grade point average at the end of course. (See handout on Lab Responsibilities).

6. Adult/Pedi Community Rotations:

Each student will be assigned to visit an adult or pedi community agency during lab hours. This is a requirement for the course. Information including dates, times, and assignments will be given prior to attending the required agency (see assignments for all community rotations in LP4 of this syllabus).

NOTE: RNSG 1205 (Skills) and RNSG 1209 (Theory) must be successfully completed concurrently with an overall course grade of 74.5 or higher in order to proceed to the next nursing course level. COURSE: RNSG 1205 COURSE SYLLABUS PROGRAM: Associate Degree Nursing

Grading Tool Skill I:

(Module assignments) (100%)

Pop quiz 1 ______

Pop quiz 2 ______

Pop quiz 3 ______

Pop quiz 4 ______

Pop quiz 5 ______

Average of 5 pop quizzes ____________

Methods of Instruction

1. Classroom Experience:
   1. Two (2) hours a week will be spent in the classroom, unless otherwise specified. This time will be utilized by the instructor to introduce the material to be covered during the week. Guest speakers, audiovisual materials, and workbook exercises may be used by the instructor to present material.
2. Competency Laboratory:
   1. The skills laboratory room (E-04) is open Monday through Friday. Check laboratory schedule for hours available for additional practice. There is an open computer lab in room (W-03) each day- Monday thru Thursday. The scheduling of open lab hours will be posted on the lab door. Please utilize open lab hours for reviewing assigned modules.

Textbook and Supplies Requirement:

1. Required Text(s):
   1. Delaune, S., & Ladner, P. (2002). Fundamentals of Nursing: Standards and Practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Thomson/Delmar Learning. Bundle includes text
   2. Daily lab packet: study guide and skills checklist. (To be copied from folder in nursing lab)
   3. Texas Nurse Practice Act. Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas. (Current edition)

    

2. Required Supplies or Booklets:
   1. Lee College Catalog
   2. Lee College Allied Health Division Student Handbook
   3. Laboratory Kit 4. RNSG 1205 Syllabi
   4. Two (2) VCR tapes for skills check-offs (VHS & VHSC)
   5. Stethoscope
   6. Name badge and ID picture (dates for pictures TBA)

    

3. Recommended Supplies (optional): (please see current editions available)
   1. Anderson, K. N., Anderson, L. E., & Glanze, W.D. (Eds.). (1998). Mosby’s Medical, Nursing, and Allied Health Dictionary (5th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.
   2. Davis, F. A. (2001). Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (D. Venes, C. Thomas, C. W. Taber, Ed.) (19th ed.).
   3. Thomas, C. (1997). Taber’s Medical Dictionary CD-ROM Multimedia. F. A. Davis
   4. Schull, P. (Ed.). (1998). Illustrated Guide to Diagnostic Tests – Student Version (2nd ed.). Springhouse
   5. Alfaro-Lefevre, R. (1998). Applying Nursing Process: A Step-by-Step Guide (4th ed.). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.

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