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RNSG1209 - Introduction to Nursing

Catalog Description: Overview of nursing and the role of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Topics include knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values with a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itsel

Semester Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 32
State Approval Code: 5116010000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: RSNG 1209
Course Title: Introduction to Nursing

Course Rationale:

Provide a critical thinking approach to course content which examines the concepts and principles of basic nursing care that provides a foundation for subsequent nursing practice.

Learning Objectives:

Identify concepts for the provision of nursing care; describe the roles of the nurse in the delivery of comprehensive care; describe the use of a systematic problem-solving process; and utilize critical thinking skills.

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 achieve optimal levels of wellness.
  7. Use interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with health care team participants to attain client-centered goals.

Grading Policy:

In order to successfully complete RNSG 1209, the student must achieve an overall course grade of 74.5 or higher. The components used to determine the course grade are as follows:

  1. Satisfactory completion of all components of testing with 74.5 or higher grade will comprise (100%) of the final course grade:
    Three unit exam grades will be computed to achieve a unit exam average.  = 70% of the course testing score.
    A final comprehensive exam grade = 30% of the course testing score.

NOTE: RNSG 1205 must be successfully completed concurrently with RNSG 1209 in order to be eligible to enroll in the next level nursing course.

  1. Percentage points (0.5% - Level I) for TNSA participation may be added to the final grade for students meeting the following criteria:
    1. Achievement of a final course testing score and course assignment(s) grade(s) of 74.5 or above and satisfactory performance in RNSG 1209;
    2.  Attendance and participation in one (1) TNSA meeting; and
    3. Active participation in one (1) TNSA project.

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 team leader of the course.

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 Learning Resources Laboratory is open Monday through Friday. Check laboratory schedule for hours available for additional supplemental learning activities.

Textbook and Supplies Requirement:

Required Text(s):

  1. Delaune, S., & Ladner, P. (2002). Fundamentals of Nursing: Standards and Practice (2nd ed.). NewYork, NY: Thomson/DelmarLearning. (Bundle includes text, studyguide, and skills checklist.)
  2. Texas nurse practice act. Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas (Current issue).

Required Supplies or Booklets:

  1. Lee College Catalog
  2. Lee College Allied Health Division Student Handbook
  3. Medication and Diagnostic reference books
  4. RNSG 1209 and RNSG 1205 Syllabus

Recommended Supplies (optional): (Please seek current editions if 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, MA: Mosby.
  2. Davis, F. A. (2001). Taber’s Encyclopedic Medical Dictionary (l9th ed.). (D.Venes, C. Thomas, C. W. Taber, Ed). F. A. Davis Co.
  3. Thomas, Clayton. (1997). Taber’s Medical Dictionary CD-Rom Multimedia. F.A. Davis.
  4. Schull, P. (Ed.). (1998). Illustrated Guide to Diagnostic Tests - Student Version (2nd ad.). Springhouse.
  5. Alfaro-Lefevre, R. (1998). Applying Nursing Process: A Step-by-Step Guide (4th ed.). Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.

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