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COURSE SYLLABUS NUR 102C: Fundamentals of Nursing This course introduces students to the principles, theories and concepts that provide the foundation for nursing practice. Including the history and standards of nursing practice, nursing process and critical thinking skills needed in nursing practice. The students will learn the application of the nursing process in the delivery of professional nursing care in diverse healthcare settings. The application and implementation of basic nursing skills in nursing care with emphases on safety and quality of care will be imparted. Other topics covered include the principles of asepsis and infection control. The application and demonstration of basic nursing skills such as health history and physical assessment techniques and other nursing skills will occur in the laboratory setting and in the clinical settings; in ambulatory and or longterm care settings. The importance of nutrition; proper nutrition, weight management practices and the different dietary guidelines as well as nutritional needs associated with the life cycle and health will be discussed. TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 8.0 PREREQUISITE: Completion of all general educational courses COREQUISITE: NURS 140: Nursing Pharmacology SEMESTER: Spring I, 2022 CLASS DAYS: 01/10/2022 to 03/05/2022 LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW WITH A GRADE OF “W” : Week 4, Friday 02/04/2022 INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION [for Lecture, Skills, and Clinicals] NAME: Professor Jeanne Green EdS MSN CNE CHEP PMH-BC RN EMAIL: [email protected] Phone: 715-271-2246 (central time zone) Preferred contact: Email response time 24 hours Other Office: Dr, Kekii (If Emergency: 954-635-0062) when your instructor is not available Class Meeting Days: Tuesday: Clinical/vSim/Skills 8:00am to 6:00pm EST Wednesday: Lecture 8:00am to 1:00pm EST Wednesday: Lecture 1:30pm to 4:30pm EST Wednesday: Skills: 4:30pm to 6:00Pm EST *Note: A mix of lecture content, skills and clinical will occur on both days each week Onsite Clinical in Fort Lauderdale week 4: 01/30/2022 to 02/06/2022 (group 1) Note: only 5 can go this week; the rest will go the following week 5 (02/06 /2022 to 02/13/2022 (Group 2) 1|Page

Please email me not later than 01/13/2022 to let me know what group you want to join. Syllabus Change Policy: The syllabus is a guide. Circumstances and events, such as student progress, may make it necessary for the instructor to modify the syllabus during the semester. Any changes made to the syllabus will be announced in advance. Learning/Course Objectives 1. Discuss the role of the nurse and scope of practice related to established code of ethics, nurse practice acts, and professional registrations/certifications 2. Identify and utilize critical reasoning strategies and the nursing process as a framework for clinical decision-making and demonstrate responsibility for one’s own behavior and growth as an adult learner. 3. Identifies and demonstrate professional standard moral, ethical, and legal principles relevant to the practice of a registered nurse appreciate the nurse’s role in identifying and supporting selected physiologic needs of patients 4. Identify and apply the concepts integral to the provision of safe, quality patient centered care: using nursing process, clinical judgment, advocacy, cultural sensitivity, therapeutic communication, stress, coping and adaptation, spiritual care needs, and bio-psychosocial factors when arriving at nursing diagnoses and relevant interventions for individual clients. 5. Describe selected concepts and discuss how they relate to providing patient care that is safe for the nurse and patient: safe medication administration, documentation, body mechanics and ergonomics, using the nursing process. 6. Identify and apply theoretical principles, best evidence-based information derived from research findings as well as utilizing principles from applied science and interpersonal processes to patient care and interactions. Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs): Upon completion of the course the successful student will have acquired new skills, knowledge, and or attitudes as demonstrated by being able to: 1. Exhibit professional nursing values and behavior in all activities. 2. Provide patient-center and culturally competent nursing care in diverse health care settings using best evidence-based practice.

3. Ability to synthesize empirical and theoretical knowledge from nursing, other arts, sciences, and humanities for higher order problem solving, which include making clinical decisions/judgments using reflection, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills base on best evidence. 4. Provide professional nursing care to promote health, reduce risk, and manage/prevent illness and disease for individuals, groups, and diverse populations. 5. Exhibit the professional roles of care provider, care coordinator, work as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team and lifelong learner. Clinical Objectives: At the end of this course the student will be able to: 2|Page

1. Demonstrate fundamental nursing psychomotor skills in a safe manner. 2. Use written verbal, non-verbal and emerging technology methods to communicate effectively. 3. Utilize organizational skills and time management concepts in setting priorities for clinical performance. 4. Demonstrate beginning critical thinking decision making skills based on standards of practice, theory, and research and apply theoretical content to the nursing care of the client in a clinical setting. 5. Implement evidence-based care plans that reflect an understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. 6. Perform nursing interventions that reflect caring behaviors in response to bio-psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual care needs. 7. Assess evidence-based nursing interventions as appropriate for managing the acute and chronic care of patients and promoting health across the lifespan. 8. Monitor client outcomes to evaluate the effectiveness of psychobiological interventions. 9. Utilize the nursing process in the care of all clients. 10. Demonstrate responsibility for own behavior and growth as an adult learner and a professional. 11. Create a safe care environment that results in high quality patient outcomes. 12. Apply knowledge of social and cultural factors to the care of diverse populations. 13. Apply ethical standards related to data security, regulatory requirements, confidentiality, and clients’ right to privacy. 14. professionalism, including accountability, attention to appearance, demeanor, respect for self and others, and attention to professional boundaries with patients and families as well as among caregivers. 15. Use caring and healing techniques that promote a therapeutic nurse-patient relationship. 16. Communicate effectively with all members of the health care team, including the patient and the patient’s support network. CLASSROOM POLICY Our goal is to build a respectful learning and work environment that allows for positive communication and teamwork. To promote this all students must abide by academic policies related to attendance, behavior and professional conduct as published in the current institutional catalog. *Important* see the course schedule in the syllabus and each module in Canvas for weekly assignments including due dates. All assignments are uploaded into Canvas. Do not send any assignments to the instructor by email. It is an easy process to have a ‘one-stop’ location for all assignments which need to be uploaded. For Saunders NCLEX questions, take a screen shot of completion and upload into the in-box in Canvas for grading. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK/RESOURCES 1. Fundamentals of Nursing - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 10th Edition by Patricia A. Potter, ISBN: 9780323677745

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2. Calculation of Drug Dosages Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 11th Edition by Sheila J. Ogden. ISBN: 9780323596176 3. Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN® Examination, 8th Edition by Linda Anne Silvestri. ISBN 9780323358415 4. Critical Thinking, Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Judgment, 7th Edition by Rosalinda Alfaro-LeFevre , ISNB: 9780323594738 5. Conceptual Nursing Care Planning, by Mariann M. Hardin, ISBN: 9780323760171 6. Nursing Diagnosis Handbook Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 12th Edition by Betty J. Ackley, ISBN: 9780323551120 7. Mosby's Drug Guide for Nursing Students, 14th ed., By Skidmore-Roth Linda 8. Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association: 7th Edition, 2020 Copyright Seventh Edition , ISBN: 978-1433832161 Recommended References: Mosby. Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Professionals St. Louis. (Latest edit ion) Q-sen.org Other Resources: Simulation Scenarios Methods of Instruction may include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Audio Visual: DVD of skills required for successful course completion Computer Assisted Instruction: Internet research, case study Demonstration: skills required for successful course completion Discussion: Related topics on Nursing Fundamentals and skills Group Activity: Presentations, research and case studies, Post Conference discussions and debriefing, Simulation debriefing. 6. Activity: Assessment Skills; Nursing Fundamental Skills; Check-off demonstrations, simulation exercises. 7. Lecture: power points, facilitation 8. Simulation/Case Study: Nursing skills validation, Assessment skills, and Communication skills.

Two (2) hours of independent work done out of class per each hour of lecture or class work, or 3 hours lab, practicum, or the equivalent per unit is expected. Out of the class assignments include reading assignments from required textbooks listed for this course (see text book list); and the pharmacology text used in this course. Writing assignments will reflect the objectives listed and may include, but not be limited to, care plans, conceptmapping, drug cards, short essays, and/or professional papers, videos, and online research. 4|Page

Possible outside assignments may include, but not limited to, nursing lectures or in services offered by local health facilities or healthcare providers. Class preparation and participation in discussion, presentations, unit exams, pop quizzes, calculation exams, written exams, care plans, performing clinical skills, simulations, skills proficiency exam and final exam. Clinical assignments: Clinical pre-assignments will include preparations for clinical by practicing and demonstrating skills in a check-off simulation, obtaining patient data, reviewing medication information, and completing pre-assignments as designated for each clinical area. Clinical hours will be spent demonstrating proficiency, providing professional nursing care to assigned patients, observations in various clinical departments, and participating in simulation. Written post-assignments will relate to the clinical experience and may include but not be limited to care plans, case studies, documentation exercises. Clinical sites will include hospitals, clinics, and simulation lab, adult day out and wound care centers. Simulations: Simulation exercises provide a safe learning environment where all students have the opportunity to interact within a structured scenario. Students will be introduced to the Simulation lab online with the opportunity to prepare for simulation activities in advance. All advance assignments must be completed before the start of a simulation activity. Failure to complete the pre-assignment will prevent the student from attending the class for the day and results in a clinical absence. Requirements for attending clinical assignments: Students are responsible to complete all facility requirements, i.e., BLS training, immunizations, background checks, drug screening, specific hospital orientation, etc., prior to clinical rotations (please see the Catalog/student handbook for more information). A student will not be allowed to attend any clinical hours until this is done. This will constitute an absent from clinical hours. If over the maximum hours of absenteeism because of this, the student will be dropped from the class. Theory: Lecture, small groups, case study discussions:(Related topics on Nursing Fundamentals and skills), role play, video, audiotape, online learning resources, presentations research and review Q & A assignments. Skills: Lecture, demonstrations, videos, online learning resources, critical thinking exercises, supervised practice, independent practice, return mastery demonstrations. COURSE GRADING:    

Students must maintain a “C” average grade as determined by the scale below. Grades will not be “rounded”. To advance to the next semester, a “C” or better is required in this course. Assignment Policy: All assignments are to be done by the due date as listed in Canvas All of the following must be attained to successfully pass this course:

1. Students must pass the Final Theory Exam with a score of 75%. or greater 5|Page

2. Theory exam grades must total equivalent of 75% or greater by mid-term or risk being dropped from the course. 3. Students must demonstrate safe and proficient clinical skills to pass the course. Students may be dropped from the program if skills are not safe and proficient. Students may have up to 3 attempts to demonstrate proficiency during check-off demonstrations. 4. Attendance requirements must be met. Please see student catalog and handbook 5. Students who accrue 3 unsatisfactory performances in clinical work will be dropped from the program. 6. Students must achieve a passing clinical evaluation by the end of the course. Students will be tested in a simulated case scenario to demonstrate learned skills and applied theory knowledge 7. There will be no make-ups for exams, tests or quizzes missed due to unexcused absences. Clinical Evaluation: Clinical evaluation is continually done to assess that students meet “satisfactory” safe and proficient practices to pass the course. Evaluation is based on adherence to nursing standards of care, QSEN competencies, written assignments, and professional performance and attendance. An unsatisfactory performance in the clinical practice area may be given for unprofessional conduct, “unsafe” practices, incomplete patient care assignments or any other clinical `assignments, excessive absences, not adhering to clinical regulations. Students may be required to remediate before returning to the clinical setting. Students who accrue three unsatisfactory grades in clinical practice or failure to meet the clinical objectives will result in failure of this class regardless of the overall grade. ATI Fundamentals of Nursing Exam: ATI testing on Fundamentals of Nursing is a part of the theory graded section of the NUR102C course. Students are responsible for reading all material in the ATI Nursing Fundamentals book prior to the assigned test date. The course final exam is in ATI. Students may be called in to meet with the faculty member if grade falls below 75%. Faculty can be reached in person, by email, or during office hours to discuss grades or other classroom or clinical matters. STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COMPLETION OF ALL MODULES ON ATI IN ORDER TO PASS THE CLASS, INCLUDING FUCUS REVIEWS. Students are required to take the ATI Assessment A exam in week two and complete the focus review by remediating areas of weakness accordingly (spending a minimum of 5 hours on the focus review). The Assessment B is due week seven. Students are also expected to complete a focus review and remediate the areas of weakness accordingly. ATI Specialty Exam (Assessment A & B):

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Students must have a passing Grade on the assessment test to get the 10% allotted. To obtain the 10% allotted for this assessment test, the student must have a minimum grade of 75%. For a grade of 70% to 74.99% the student will get 5%. For a grade of 65% to 69.99% the student will get 2%, and 64.99% or lower is a zero grade. These assessments are mandatory and the student must complete the assessments with the focus review accordingly to pass the class. Changes in the clinical schedule or any assignments may change at the discretion of the instructors, taking into account the progress of students. Instructor must consider the daily routine and audits that take place during the operation hours of the health care facilities. Any changes will be announced in class, text and/or via email through Canvas. Students are responsible for all materials covered in the syllabus and for any changes that are announced in class or by email. Students are responsible for withdrawing (W) from the class before the deadline as outlined on your registration forms. Failure to pass this class will affect your ability to progress to the next semester. Students failing or withdrawing must complete a Petition to Re-Enter. ADA Statement: Students with Disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact: The Admission office 954-541-2867 or email:[email protected] Classroom Etiquette 1. Electronic Devices: Cell phones and electronic devices must be turned off and put away during class, unless otherwise directed by the instructor. Consider: specifics for your class/program. Electronic devices, including watches with internet ability are not allowed during examinations. Computers are provided in the School Library for testing. 2. Food and Drink are prohibited in all classrooms. Water bottles with lids/caps are the only exception. Additional restrictions will apply in labs. Please comply as directed. 3. Disruptive Students: Students who disrupt or interfere with a class may be sent out of the room and told to meet with the Campus Disciplinary Officer before returning to continue with coursework. Disciplinary procedures will be followed as outlined in the College Catalog. 4. No children in the classroom: Due to college rules and state laws, no one who is not enrolled in the class may attend, including children. Online Netiquette 1. What is netiquette? Netiquette is internet manners. Basically, netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online. Students are to comply with the rules of netiquette: 2. (1) identify yourself, (2) include a subject line, (3) avoid sarcasm, (4) respect others‟ opinions and privacy, (5) acknowledge and return messages promptly, (6) copy with caution, cite sources as required (7) do not use spam or junk mail, (8) be concise, (9) use appropriate 7|Page

language, (10) use appropriate emoticons (emotional icons) to help convey meaning, and (11) use appropriate intensifiers to help convey meaning [however, do not use ALL CAPS or multiple exclamation marks (!!!!)] with your responses Clinic Etiquette: 1. Professionalism: you are expected to conduct yourselves in a professional manner, dress in professional uniform, uniform is clean and pressed, white shoes, name badges, hair groomed and long hair pulled up, and fingernails clean, no polish. Students may not wear long earrings or facial “bling” jewelry. Students are expected to adhere to the student code of conduct 2. Confidentiality: all information, verbal, written or electronic, related to facilities or patients must remain confidential. 3. Hospital policy: Students are expected to adhere to hospital policy as related to students. These will be discussed at hospital orientations and during the course as appropriate to the topic. Disciplinary action may be administered if violation to regulations, which may include a written to dismissal of the program related to the degree of violation. Communication Channels: The College Learning Management system (LMS). CANVAS LMS is the College’s main Learning Management System. To log onto Canvas, use this link: www.victorycollegeofnursing.instructure.com Your student issued email address is your username. The Canvas Student Guides Site provides a variety of support available to students 24 hours per day 1-866-998-4222 Students are expected to attend and particip...