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RNSG1362 - 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 1343 and RNSG 1362

Semester Credit Hours: 3
Clinical Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 144
State Approval Code: 5116010000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: RNSG 1362
Course Title: Clinical - Nursing - (R.N. Training)

Course Rationale:

Application of nursing care practices for Complex Concepts of Adult Health.

Learning Objectives:

  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.

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

  1. Perform specialized nursing skills when providing therapeutic and individualized care to the adult or elderly client in acute, chronic, and wellness settings.
  2. Apply the nursing process in providing therapeutic and caring interventions to adults considering complex disruptions of health and utilizing teaching/learning principles.
  3. Utilize interpersonal communication and critical thinking skills to collaborate with health care team participants to attain desired client centered goals based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
  4. Facilitate life-long learning while building awareness of community services and professional organizations that enable the student to enhance personal and professional development while identifying client needs based on various levels of wellness and diversity.

Grading Policy:

The grade for RNSG 1362 will be determined based on clinical performance and written assignments. The specifics of the grade calculation will be explained on the first class day in an addendum to this syllabus.

Clinical performance will be evaluated Pass or ‘Fail’ based on the following criteria:

  1. Clinical Evaluation Tool (CET)
    1. Satisfactory performance on CET. An evaluation of clinical performance will be done at designated times and at the end of the course.
  2. Tentative Care Plan (TCP)
    1. An average score of 74.5 on TCP with no more than three TCPs with a score below 74.5
  3. Written Assignments -- Special Rotations
    1. The special rotation assignments will not receive a numeric grade, rather performance will be measured based on fulfillment of objectives. Attending the rotation as assigned and submitting a written report (see syllabus) is required. Satisfactory completion of all special rotations assigned is required.
  4. Adherence to HlPAA guidelines.
    1. Special rotation objectives are available for:
      1. Respiratory Therapy
      2. Home Health

No late papers will be accepted. An extension of the due date of the paper assignments must be initiated by the student in writing 24 hours in advance and permission granted by the instructor with the new due date in writing.

Note: Both RNSG 1343 and RNSG 1362 must be passed concurrently in order to be eligible to enroll in the next nursing course.

Textbook and Supplies Requirement:

Required Text(s):

  1. Lewis, S., Heitkemper, M., & Dirksen, S. (2004). Medical-Surgical Nursing, Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

Optional:

  1. Seidel, H. M., Ball, J. W., Dams, J. E., & Benedict, G. W. Mosby’s Guide to Physical Examination Handbook (current edition). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
  2. Malarkey, L. M., & McMorrow, M. E. Nurses Manual of Laboratory Tests and Diagnostic Procedures (current edition). Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders.

Required Supplies or Booklets:

  1. Lee College Catalog
  2. Lee College Allied Health Division Student Handbook
  3. RNSG 1362 Course Syllabus
  4. Lab Kit and IV Kit (LC Bookstore)
  5. Uniform and Lee College Patches

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