ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE VOCATIONAL NURSING. VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration

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1 ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE VOCATIONAL NURSING VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration STUDENT INFORMATION PLAN SUMMER 2015

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3 Alvin Community College Vocational Nursing Program VNSG 1227: Essentials of Medication Administration STUDENT INFORMATION PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES... 5 COURSE DESCRIPTION/REQUIRED TEXT... 6 COURSE OBJECTIVES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, AND COMPETENCIES... 8 COURSE OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE... 9 FACULTY SCHEDULE EVALUATIVE PROCEDURES CHAPTER OBJECTIVES EXAM BLUEPRINTS APPENDIX ACC VNSG MAKEUP EXAM POLICY SCANS, COMPETENCIES, AND FOUNDATION SKILLS DECs... 24

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5 ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND SUPPORT SERVICES AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACC complies with ADA and 504 Federal guidelines by affording equal access to individuals who are seeking an education. Students who have a disability and would like classroom accommodations must register with the Office of Disability Services, A 136, (281) Instructors are not able to provide accommodations until the proper process has been followed. BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM (BIT) Letting Someone Know The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) at Alvin Community College is committed to improving community safety. College faculty, staff, students and community members may communicate safety concerns to the BIT team by , bitcore@alvincollege.edu or through an electronic reporting option located on the BIT page of the college website. THE ACC LIBRARY is an excellent source for research and writing help. Quiet rooms are available for studying and doing classwork. For more information, visit the ACC Library Website or call THE ACC LEARNING / TUTORING LAB, located upstairs in building A, provides students with a variety of services including tutoring (math, writing, and other disciplines). It also has computers, printers, testing facilities, and tables/carrels for studying. Call or visit the ACC Learning / Tutoring Lab Website for more information. MYBLACKBOARD Support for MYBlackboard can be obtained by completing the ONLINE SUPPORT FORM. WEBACCESS, Passwords or ACC Computer Lab Information - Help Desk Website or contact the IT Dept. Help Desk at COMPUTERS are available for use by all registered ACC students in any of the 23 ACC/PCC computer labs, including the Cyber Lab, room A-173. Cyber Lab hours are: Mon-Thurs. 8:00am-8:00pm, Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 4:00pm-8:00pm. Call for more information about all ACC computer labs. CLASSROOM PROTOCOL It is the right of each student to participate in his or her learning, and it is the responsibility of each student to not interfere with the learning of other students. It is the expectation of the college that each student assumes the responsibility to follow college policies and procedures governing campus and classroom conduct. This information is published in the ACC Student Handbook CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND HONESTY Alvin Community College students are members of an institution dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge through a formalized program of instruction and learning. At the heart of this endeavor, lie the core values of academic integrity which include honesty, truth, and freedom from lies and fraud. Because personal integrity is important in all aspects of life, students at Alvin Community College are expected to conduct themselves with honesty and integrity both in and out of the classroom. Incidents of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and students guilty of such conduct are subject to severe disciplinary measures. VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 5

6 Alvin Community College Vocational Nursing Program VNSG 1227: Essentials of Medication Administration STUDENT INFORMATION PLAN COURSE DESCRIPTION VNSG Essentials of Medication Administration (2 credits). PRE-REQUISITES: Acceptance into the LVN Program CO-REQUISITES: VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills, VNSG 1160 Clinical I Description: General principles of medication administration including determination of dosage, preparation, safe administration, and documentation of multiple forms of drugs as well as IV administration. Instruction includes various systems of measurement. Lab required. (See DEC and SCANS crosswalk) Learning Outcomes: The student will demonstrate accurate dosage calculation; discuss the principles of medication administration safety; and identify the elements of accurate documentation of medication administration (See DEC and SCANs crosswalk) Textbook Information: For information on the textbook and other course materials, including details about how to order your book online and have it delivered to you, visit the ACC College Store website. REQUIRED TEXT Buchholz, S. (2012). Henke s med-math: Dosage calculation, preparation, and administration. 7 th Ed. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott ISBN DeWitt, S. C. & O Neill, P. (2014). Fundamental concepts and skills for nursing. 4 th Ed. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier/Saunders. ISBN SOFTWARE (Provided by Instructor) Education Media Distributors. (2011). Case studies in medication error prevention. [DVD] NY: Insight Media. Scantron testing sheets. ADDITIONAL MATERIALS Calculators- Students must use instructor-provided calculators. VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 6

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8 COURSE OBJECTIVES AND COMPETENCIES 1. Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles and techniques of drug preparation and administration for various drug forms and routes of administration, to include topical, oral, IM, SC, ID, IV. 2. Demonstrate knowledge basic principles in monitoring IV routes. 3. Use knowledge of basic mathematical skills to calculate safe, appropriate medications dosages. 4. Convert commonly used clinical equivalents between metric and household systems of measurement. 5. Calculate drug dosages using common formulas and mathematical functions with accuracy and safety. 6. Demonstrate proper medication administration skills including patient/family teaching. 7. Document and evaluate medication administration and actions. 8. Understand the importance of assessing the patient prior to medication administration and identify contraindications to administering particular drugs. 9. Learn how to evaluate patient s response to medications within appropriate time period depending on route and action of drug. 10. Learn how to implement appropriate response to adverse effects experienced by patient. ACHIEVEMENT OF OBJECTIVES / LEARNING OUTCOMES: Each of the above (1-10) is correlated with the Texas Board of Nursing Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs) and the goals of the U.S. Department of Labor Secretary s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS). By achieving these course objectives; the student will begin the process of attaining, at least, the minimal acceptable level of competence in regard to the following DECs I, A-D: Member of the Profession II, A-G: Patient Centered Provider of Care III, A-F: Patient Safety Advocate IV, A-G: Member of the Health Care Team Additionally; the student will demonstrate mastery of the following SCANS Foundation Skills: Basic Skills F-01 through F-06. The student will also incorporate the practice of the following into their efforts to master course objectives: SCANS Competencies: Resources C-01 through C-04, Information C-05 through C-08, Systems C15 through C17, and Technology C18 through C-20 in order to assist with meeting the above course objectives and overall learning outcomes. For more specific information on the DECs and the SCANS, see the Appendix of this SIP. VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 8

9 COURSE OUTLINE & SCHEDULE: DISCLAIMER: The instructor reserves the right to modify this syllabus as needed and will notify the students of any changes using the ACC or MyBlackboard or oral announcements. VNSG 1227 Medication Administration Summer 2015 Instructor: Thirty Lacy, RN,BSN Lecture: M 8:00a-9:50a Lab: TW 8:00a-9:50a Week Date Lecture Lecture Reference Lab Lab Reference Monday, Jun 8 Tuesday, Jun 9 SIP- Discussion 2014 SIP Math Needed for Calculations Henke, Chpt 1 1 Jun 8 Jun 9 Jun 10 Drug Administration Basics Monday, Jun 15 Henke, Chpt. 9 DeWitt, Chpt ATI Module: Safe Dosage and Medication Administration Wednesday, Jun 10 Drug Abbreviations, Labels, and Packaging Tuesday, Jun 16 Henke, Chpt. 3 2 Jun 15 Jun 16 Jun 17 Administration Procedures Preventing Medication Errors Henke, Chpt. 10 DeWitt, Chpt DVD Systems of Measurement Henke, Chpt. 2 Wednesday, Jun 17 Medication Orders and the Medical Administration Record (MAR) Dewitt, Chpt ATI Modules Safe Dosage, Medication Administration. Printed transcripts must be turned in by June 18, with an 85% or higher. Monday, Jun 22 Tuesday, Jun 23 Lecture Exam I: Henke Chpt. 1, 2, 3,9,10. Dewitt Chpt. 33, 34 Administration of Oral, Topical, and Inhalant Medications Dewitt, Chpt Jun 22 Jun 23 Jun 24 Calculation of Oral Medications Henke, Chpt. 4 ATI Module: Oral Medications Wednesday, Jun 24 Quiz I: Drug abbreviations, Measurement conversions, oral medication dosage calculations. Liquids for Injection Mixing Insulin Reconstitution of Powdered Meds Henke, Chpt. 5 ATI Skills Module: Diabetes Management VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 9

10 Week Date Lecture Lecture Reference Lab Lab Reference Monday, June 39 Tuesday, June 30 Administration of Intradermal, Subcutaneous, and Intramuscular Injections Dewitt, Chpt Mixing Insulins Henke, Chpt. 5 ATI Skills Modules: Diabetes Management Practice Administration: Narcotics, ophthalmic, otic, oral, sublingual, MDI Henke, Chpt. 10 DeWitt, Chpt. 34 ATI Skills Modules: Medication Administration 1 and 2 4 Jun 29 Jun 30 Jul 1 Wednesday, July 1 Quiz II: Dosage Calculation of Liquid Medications Practice Administration: Mixing Insulins, insulin pens, intradermal injections, intramuscular injections: vastus lateralis, deltoid, ventrogluteal. Subcutaneous injections. Injecting Heparin. Henke, Chpt 5 ATI Skills Modules: Medication Administration 3, Diabetes Management. ATI Module: Injectable Medications, Powdered Medications. ATI Modules Skills: Medication Administration 1, Medication Administration 2, Medication Administration 3, and Diabetes Management. Transcripts due by July2. Modules: Oral Medications, Injectable Medications, Powdered Medications. Transcripts due July2. Monday, July 6 Tuesday, July 7 5 Jul 6 Jul 7 Jul 8 Exam II Pediatric Calculations Henke, Chpt 8 ATI Module: Pediatric Medications Weight Based Dosages Henke, Chpt. 8 ATI Module: Dosage by Weight Wednesday, July 8 Enteral Nutrition: Feeding Pumps, Feed Calculations Henke, Chpt VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 10

11 Week Date Lecture Lecture Reference Lab Lab Reference Monday, Jul 13 Pediatric and Weight-Based Dosage Calculations Henke, Chpt. 8 Tuesday, Jul 14 Quiz III: Pediatric and weight based dosage calculations Documenting Medication Administration DeWitt, Chpt Jul 13 Jul 14 Jul 15 Wednesday, Jul 15 Administration of IV Solutions and Medications DeWitt, Chpt ATI Modules Modules: Pediatric Medications, Dosage by Weight. Transcripts due by July 16. Monday, Jul 20 Tuesday, Jul 21 7 Jul 20 Jul 21 Jul 22 Exam III Administration of IV Solutions and Medications DeWitt, Chpt ATI Module: Parenteral IV Medications Calculation of Basic IV Drip Rates Wednesday, Jul 22 Quiz IV : Tube Feed Calculations. Oral Medication Calculations. Henke, Chpt. 6 IV Therapy: IV Start/DC Videos Monday, July 27 Tuesday, Jul 28 8 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29 IV Therapy Lab Practice DeWitt, Chpt. 36 ATI Skills Module: Medication Administration 4 and Intravenous Therapy Quiz V: IV Dosage Calculations IV Infusion Pump Practice Henke, Chpt. 6 DeWitt, Chpt. 36 Wednesday, Jul 29 Special Types of IV Calculations Henke, Chpt. 7 VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 11

12 Skills: Medication Administration 4 and Intravenous Therapy ATI Modules Modules: Parenteral IV Medications. Transcripts due by July 30. Week Date Lecture Lecture Reference Lab Lab Reference Monday, Aug 3 Tuesday, Aug 4 9 Aug 3 Aug 4 Aug 5 Exam IV Quiz VI Comprehensive Calculations TBA 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Aug 13 Final (TBA) VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 12

13 COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR: The preferred methods for communicating with your instructor are listed below: FACULTY SCHEDULE Faculty Melinda Wallace, RN Thirty Lacy, RN Tori McTaggart, RN Karen Briza, RN Office S-108C S-154 S-156 S-155 Office MTW 9:00a-11:50a MTW 10:00a-12:00n MTW 8:00a-10:00a By Appointment Hours Th 8:00a-4:00p Or by appointment Or by appointment Or by appointment Office Cell Classes Skills Lecture MTW 12n-12:50 Med Admin MTW 8:00a-9:50a Skills Lab MTW 1:00p-2:50p Clinical I Th 8:00a-4:00p Concepts MTW 10:00a-10:50a Skills Lab MTW 1:00p-2:50p Clinical I Th 8:00a-4:00p A&P MTW 3:00p-5:00p Skills Lab MTW 1:00p-2:50 Clinical TH 8:00a-4:00p VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 13

14 EVALUATIVE PROCEDURES The final course grade will consist of: 4 Lecture Exams 6 Lab Quizzes Comprehensive Final Primarily multiple-choice questions simulating the NCLEX-PN format, with a possible perfect score of 100. Lecture exams will cover material covered in lecture and lab, and may include dosage calculation questions. The blueprint for the exams are included in the course objectives in the beginning of each chapter covered in the course. Quizzes will be administered as part of the lab grade. Each quiz will have up to 30 fill-in-the-blank dosage calculation questions. Dosage calculation is an essential skill necessary for safe nursing practice. A student whose average of the 6 quizzes is less than 74.5 will fail the lab component and will receive the grade of F as the overall course grade for VNSG The comprehensive final will be no more than 100 questions simulating the NCLEX-PN format, and will include dosage calculations. TOTAL 100% 35% 15% 50% Grading Scale A 89.5 to 100 B 79.5 to 89.4 C 74.5 to 79.4 D F Less than 60 The overall course average must be 74.5 or higher in order to pass the course. Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) - ATI Modules are assigned throughout the course to enhance student learning. The student will not be allowed to take the lecture exam until the assigned modules for the corresponding unit has been completed. ATI transcripts must reflect 85% mastery or higher to be accepted. At the end of the semester there will be a proctored comprehensive standardized Fundamentals ATI exam. At the discretion of the instructor and program director, additional points may be added to (only) the Fundamentals final course grade based on the ATI score level attained by the student. Course Remediation- With the exception of the comprehensive final exam, any student who fails a lecture exam or quiz will be required to meet with the course instructor for an academic conference and complete instructor-provided remediation. The student will not be allowed to take the next exam or quiz until the assigned remediation is completed. VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 14

15 EVALUATIVE PROCEDURES Missed Exams and Quizzes: Policy and procedure for missed exams and quizzes is found in the Appendix of this SIP. Taking an Exam or Quiz Early: Students are expected to complete exams on date scheduled. For students finding themselves in urgent and/or extenuating circumstances, a student may be allowed to take an exam early. The decision to allow a student to take an exam early will be entirely up to the discretion of the course instructor and/or program director. Exams taken early or late will cover the same topics as the scheduled exam but may consist of alternate test items. See the makeup exam policy in the appendix of this syllabus. Late to an Exam or Quiz: Students are expected to complete the exam or quiz within the class time allocated. No additional time will be given. If you arrive after any student has already completed the exam or quiz and left the room, then you will not be allowed to take that exam or quiz. Attendance: Please refer to the Vocational Nursing Student Handbook for the program attendance policies. The following applies to VNSG 1122, VNSG 1227 (lecture & lab portions), & VNSG 1423 (lecture & lab portions) Absences for Exams: See VNSG Makeup Exam Policy in the Appendix of this SIP for makeup exam deadline and procedures. Absences or Tardies for lecture or lab: You are responsible for any information and materials you miss. A total of 2 absences are allowed for this course. Three instances of being late equals one absence. Late is defined as coming in 15 minutes after the published start time of the class. Missing ½ of lecture or ½ of a lab equals a half day absent. There are no excused absences. I...Incomplete. No Incompletes or I grades will be given for courses in the Vocational Nursing Program. W...Withdrawal. It is recommended that the student talk to the instructor before withdrawing. Current course withdrawal information can be found in the printed version of the ACC Schedule for this semester or online at ACC Course WITHDRAWAL INSTRUCTIONS. Students who file withdrawal requests by the published deadline and have not exceeded the withdrawal maximum will receive a grade of W. The student is responsible for withdrawing themselves from the class before the official drop date. Students are cautioned that withdrawing from a class may interfere with future financial aid. VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 15

16 CHAPTER OBJECTIVES & EXAM BLUEPRINTS All chapter objectives are found in the beginning of each chapter. These objectives serve as the exam blueprint. VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 16

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20 MAKEUP EXAM AND QUIZ POLICY Any exams/quizzes you miss will be made up in the Vocational Nursing Department or sent to the Alvin Community College Learning Lab for you to take. Makeup exams/quizzes are available in the Learning Lab 2 business days after the day you missed them. Any makeup exam/quiz you take will be automatically returned to your instructor and graded 2 to 4 business days after you took the makeup exam/quiz. Do not ask the VNSG secretary for exam or quiz grades; she does not have access to grade records. The Learning Lab is located in the college library on the second floor of building A, to the left as you enter the front doors. Each semester the Learning Lab publishes an updated policy describing how to take exams in the Learning Lab. Refer to the hardcopy of this policy distributed by your instructor at the start of each semester, or online at If you have any problems using the Learning Lab to take makeup exams/quizzes, notify your instructor or the VNSG secretary. 1. A 15 point penalty is automatically deducted from the grade the student obtains on a makeup exam/quiz. The highest grade obtainable on a makeup exam/quiz is 85%. 2. You must complete each makeup exam/quiz no later than 2 weeks after the exam/quiz was originally given to the class, or by the end-of-semester exam/quiz deadline published in the current semester s Learning Lab policy, whichever occurs first. 3. Any makeup exam/quiz you do not complete within the above timeframe will be averaged in the applicable course grade as a zero ("0"). 4. Any exam/quiz that is taken late or any exam/quiz that is taken early may be a different version or a different format from the original exam. VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 20

21 VNSG 1238 incorporates the following SCANS Competencies and Foundations Skills: COMPETENCIES RESOURCES C01 Allocates time X C02 Allocates money C03 Allocates materials and facility resources X C04 Allocates human resources X INFORMATION FOUNDATION SKILLS THINKING SKILLS F07 Creative thinking F08 Decision making F09 Problem solving F10 Seeing things in the mind s eye F11 Knowing how to learn F12 Reasoning X X X X X X C05 Acquires and evaluates information X C06 Organizes and maintains information X C07 Interprets and communicates information X C08 Uses computers to process information X SYSTEMS PERSONAL QUALITIES F13 Responsibility X F14 Self esteem X F15 Social X F16 Self-management X F17 Integrity / honesty X C15 Understands systems X C16 Monitors and corrects performance X C17 Improves and designs systems TECHNOLOGY C18 Selects technology X C19 Applies technology to task X C20 Maintains and troubleshoots technology X BASIC SKILLS F01 Reading X F02 Writing X F03 Arithmetic X F04 Mathematics X F05 Listening X F06 Speaking X INTERPERSONAL C09 Participates as a member of a team C10 Teaches others C11 Serves clients / customers C12 Exercises leadership C13 Negotiates to arrive at a decision C14 Works with cultural diversity X X X X X X SCANS stands for the U.S. Labor Department Secre- tary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills. This federal commission has determined what skills workers need in order to succeed in the work place. This page shows you what SCANS skills and competencies that VNSG 1238 helps you develop and apply to the practice of vocational nursing. For further information about SCANS, you may see the department chairperson. VNSG 1227 Essentials of Med Admin Student Information Plan Summer 2015 Page 21

22 ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM SCANS COMPETENCIES AND FOUNDATION SKILLS SCANS stands for the U.S. Labor Department Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills. This federal commission has determined what skills workers need in order to succeed in the work place. This document describes SCANS basic skills and competencies that the Vocational Nursing curriculum helps you develop and apply to the practice of vocational nursing. If you want further information about SCANS, you may see the department chairperson. Resources C1 C2 C3 C4 COMPETENCIES Allocates Time - Selects relevant, goal-related activities, ranks them in order of importance, allocates time to activities, and understands, prepares, and follows schedules. Allocates Money - Uses or prepares budgets, including making cost and revenue forecasts, keeps detailed records to track budget performance, and makes appropriate adjustments. Allocates Material and Facility Resources - Acquires, stores, and distributes materials, supplies, parts, equipment, space, or final products in order to make the best use of them. Allocates Human Resources - Assesses knowledge and skills and distributes work accordingly, evaluates performance and provides feedback. Information C5 C6 C7 C8 Acquires and Evaluates Information - Identifies need for data, obtains them from existing sources or creates them, and evaluates their relevance and accuracy. Organizes and Maintains Information: - Organizes, processes, and maintains written or computerized records and other forms of information in a systematic fashion. Interprets and Communicates Information - Selects and analyzes information and communicates the results to others using oral, written, graphic, pictorial, or multi-media methods. Uses Computers to Process Information - Employs computers to acquire, organize, analyze, and communicate information. Interpersonal C9 Participates as a Member of a Team - Works cooperatively with others and contributes to group with ideas, suggestions, and effort. C10 Teaches Others - Helps others learn. C11 Serves Clients/Customers - Works and communicates with clients and customers to satisfy their expectations. VNSG 1227 Summer 2014

23 C12 Exercises Leadership - Communicates thoughts, feelings, and ideas to justify a position; and encourages, persuades, convinces, or otherwise motivates an individual or group, including responsibly challenging existing procedures, policies, or authority. C13 Negotiates - Works towards an agreement that may involve exchanging specific resources or resolving divergent interests. C14 Works with Cultural Diversity - Works well with men and women, and with a variety of ethnic, social, or educational backgrounds. Systems C15 Understands Systems - Knows how social, organizational, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them. C16 Monitors and corrects Performance - Distinguishes trends, predicts impact of actions on system operations, diagnoses deviations in the function of a system/ organization, and takes necessary action to correct performance. C17 Improves and Designs Systems - Makes suggestions to modify existing systems to improve products or services, and develops new or alternative systems. Technology C18 Selects Technology - Judges which set of procedures, tools, or machines, including computers and their programs, will produce the desired results. C19 Applies Technology to Tasks - Understands the overall intent and the proper procedures for setting up and operating machines, including computers and their programming systems. C20 Maintains and Troubleshoots Technology - Prevents, identifies, or solves problems in machines, computers, and other technologies. FOUNDATION SKILLS Basic Skills Thinking Skills Personal Qualities F1 Reading F7 Creating thinking F13 Responsibility F2 Writing F8 Decision making F14 Self-esteem F3 Arithmetic F9 Problem solving F15 Social F4 Mathematics F10 Seeing things in the mind s eye F16 Self-management F5 Listening F11 Knowing how to learn F17 Integrity / honesty F6 Speaking F12 Reasoning VNSG 1227 Summer 2014

24 The vocational nursing role represents the beginning level of the nursing practice continuum as Member of the Profession, Provider of Patient-Centered Care, Patient Safety Advocate, and Member of the Health Care Team. The essential competencies of the Vocational Nursing (VN) graduate are listed below: DIFFERENTIATED ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES OF TEXAS GRADUATES OF VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAMS I. MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION: A. Function within the nurse s legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the employing health care institution or practice setting. B. Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care provided to patients and their families C. Contribute to activities that promote the development and practice of vocational nursing. D. Demonstrate responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develop insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning. II. PROVIDER OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE: A. Use clinical reasoning and established evidence-based policies as the basis for decision making in nursing practice. B. Assist in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families based on interpretation of health-related data. C. Report data to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team. D. Provide safe compassionate, basic nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs through a supervised, directed scope of practice. E. Implement aspects of the plan of care within legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of patient factors. F. Identify and report alterations in patient responses to therapeutic interventions in comparison to expected outcomes. G. Implement teaching plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well-defined health learning needs. H. Assist in coordination of human, information, and material resources in providing care for assigned patients and their families. III. PATIENT SAFETY ADVOCATE: A. Demonstrates knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing Rules that emphasize safety, as well as ass federal, state, and local government and accreditation organization safety requirements and standards. B. Implement measures to promote quality and a safe environment for patients, self, and others. C. Assist in the formulation of goals and outcomes to reduce patient risks. D. Obtain instruction, supervision, or training as needed when implementing nursing procedures or practices. E. Comply with mandatory reporting requirements of the Texas Nursing Practice Act. VNSG 1227 Summer 2014

25 F. Accept and make assignments that take into consideration patient safety and organizational policy. IV. MEMBER OF THE HEALTH CARE TEAM: A. Communicate and collaborate with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in the planning, delivery, and coordination of patient-centered care to assigned patients. B. Participate as an advocate in activities that focus on improving the health care of patients and their families C. Participate in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources that facilitates continuity of care, and ensure confidentiality. D. Communicate and collaborate in a timely manner with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to promote and maintain optimal health status of patients and their families. E. Communicate patient data using technology to support decision making to improve patient care. F. Assign nursing care to LVNs or unlicensed personnel based upon an analysis of patient or unit need. G. Supervise nursing care provided by others for whom the nurse is responsible. VNSG 1227 SIP

26 DEC CROSSWALK (Differentiated Essential Competencies) Alvin Community College Vocational Program Developed Spring 2012 VNSG 1122 Vocational Nursing Concepts VNSG 1160 Clinical Nursing I VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration VNSG 1420 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills VNSG 1329 Medical-Surgical Nursing I VNSG 1331 Pharmacology VNSG 1332 Medical-Surgical Nursing II VNSG 1660 Clinical Nursing II VNSG 1219 Professional Development VNSG 1226 Gerontology VNSG 1230 Maternal and Newborn Nursing VNSG 1234 Pediatrics VNSG 1301 Mental Health / Mental Illness VNSG 1661 Clinical Nursing III I. MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION: A. Function within the nurse's legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the employing health care institution or practice setting. B. Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care provided to patients and their families. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C. Contribute to activities that promote the development and practice of vocational nursing. X X X X X D. Demonstrate responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develop insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning. X X X X X VNSG 1227 SIP

27 DEC CROSSWALK (Differential Essential Competencies) ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM Developed Spring 2012 VNSG 1122 Vocational Nursing Concepts VNSG 1160 Clinical Nursing I VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration VNSG 1420 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills VNSG 1329 Medical-Surgical Nursing I VNSG 1331 Pharmacology VNSG 1332 Medical-Surgical Nursing II VNSG 1660 Clinical Nursing II VNSG 1219 Professional Development VNSG 1226 Gerontology VNSG 1230 Maternal and Newborn Nursing VNSG 1234 Pediatrics VNSG 1301 Mental Health / Mental Illness VNSG 1661 Clinical Nursing III II. OF PATIENT-CENTERED PROVIDER CARE: A. Use clinical reasoning and established evidence-based policies as the basis for decision making in nursing practice. B. Assist in determining the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families based on interpretation of health-related data. C. Report data to assist in the identification of problems and formulation of goals/outcomes and patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team. D. Provide safe, compassionate, basic nursing care to assigned patients with predictable health care needs through a supervised, directed scope of practice. E. Implement aspects of the plan of care within legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of patient factors. F. Identify and report alterations in patient responses to therapeutic interventions in comparison to expected outcomes. G. Implement teaching plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well-defined health learning needs. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X VNSG 1227 SIP

28 DEC CROSSWALK (Differential Essential Competencies) ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM Developed Spring 2012 VNSG 1122 Vocational Nursing Concepts VNSG 1160 Clinical Nursing I VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration VNSG 1420 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills VNSG 1329 Medical-Surgical Nursing I VNSG 1331 Pharmacology VNSG 1332 Medical-Surgical Nursing II VNSG 1660 Clinical Nursing II VNSG 1219 Professional Development VNSG 1226 Gerontology VNSG 1230 Maternal and Newborn Nursing VNSG 1234 Pediatrics VNSG 1301 Mental Health / Mental Illness VNSG 1661 Clinical Nursing III III. PATIENT SAFETY ADVOCATE: A. Demonstrate knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing Rules that emphasize safety, as well as all federal, state, and local government and accreditation organization safety requirements and standards. X X X X X X B. Implement measures to promote quality and a safe environment for patients, self, and others. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X C. Assist in the formulation of goals and outcomes to reduce patient risks. X X X X X X X X X X D. Obtain instruction, supervision, or training as needed when implementing nursing procedures or practices. X X X X X E. Comply with mandatory reporting requirements of the Texas Nursing Practice Act. X X X X X F. Accept and make assignments that take into consideration patient safety and organizational policy. X X X X X VNSG 1227 SIP

29 DEC CROSSWALK (Differential Essential Competencies) ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM Developed Spring 2012 VNSG 1122 Vocational Nursing Concepts VNSG 1160 Clinical Nursing I VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration VNSG 1420 Anatomy & Physiology for Allied Health VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills VNSG 1329 Medical-Surgical Nursing I VNSG 1331 Pharmacology VNSG 1332 Medical-Surgical Nursing II VNSG 1660 Clinical Nursing II VNSG 1219 Professional Development VNSG 1226 Gerontology VNSG 1230 Maternal and Newborn Nursing VNSG 1234 Pediatrics VNSG 1301 Mental Health / Mental Illness VNSG 1661 Clinical Nursing III IV. MEMBER OF THE HEALTH CARE TEAM: A. Communicate and collaborate with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to assist in the planning, delivery, and coordination of patient-centered care to assigned patients. B. Participate as an advocate in activities that focus on improving the health care of patients and their families. C. Participate in the identification of patient needs for referral to resources that facilitate continuity of care, and ensure confidentiality. D. Communicate and collaborate in a timely manner with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to promote and maintain optimal health status of patients and their families E. Communicate patient data using technology to support decision making to improve patient care. F. Assist nursing care to LVNs or unlicensed personnel based upon an analysis of patient or unit needs. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X G. Supervise nursing care provided by others for whom the nurse is responsible. X X X X X X VNSG 1227 SIP

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