COURSE OUTLINE NSG 1163 Nursing Practice I Fall 2015 Lethbridge College inspires and facilitates learning and innovation to meet economic and social needs. Centre: Health and Wellness Program: Nursing Education in Southwestern Alberta (NESA) BN Programs Section Instructor & E-mail address Office Phone 320-3202 C01 C02 C03 C04 Sian Townsend, MSA, BN, RN sian.townsend@lethbridgecollege.ca Kodi Sampath, MN, RN kodi.sampath@lethbridgecollege.ca Carrie Foster, BN, RN carrie.foster@lethbridgecollege.ca Teri Dyck, MN, RN teri.dyck@lethbridgecollege.ca PA2137 ext. 5786 PA2152 ext. 5406 PA2151 ext. 5334 PA2101A ext. 5206 Chair: Karla Wolsky, PhD, RN Office: PA2119 Phone: 403-320-3424 Email: karla.wolsky@lethbridgecollege.ca Instructor Availability: Instructor availability to be provided to students on week 1 and posted on Canvas. Dean: Debra Bardock, MN, RN Office:PA2147 Phone:403-320-3403 Email: debra.bardock@lethbridgecollege.ca Credits: 6 Class Time: View your personal class schedule (days, times, rooms) through the My Horizon portal, Web Advisor, Student Class Schedule links. Pre-Requisites: Admission to NESA Open to Prior Learning Assessment: Yes Co-Requisites: NSG 1150 Open to Supplemental Exam: No NSG 1163 Fall 2015 Page 1
Course Catalog Description: This first nursing practice course provides the foundation for developing therapeutic and caring relationships with clients and introduces concepts of health assessment and basic nursing skills. Practice occurs in the context of healthy or stable individuals across the lifespan in different cultural contexts and settings. Work Based Experience: Clinical experiences will include community sites, (e.g. lodges, senior citizen organizations) and continuing care units for a total of 9 hours. Course Outcomes: By the end of the course the student will be able to: 1. Identify and document health history and needs of individual. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and application of principles in the performance of psychomotor skills. 3. Communicate and collaborate effectively with peers, instructors, and clients in a variety of health setting to identify client centered goals. 4. Understand the nursing process as a tool in developing clinical reasoning and critical thinking in a variety of setting. 5. Practice caring behaviors in all settings while considering the individual, diversity, and lifespan. 6. Demonstrate beginning application of information management skills such as locating, evaluating, and appropriate use of resources to the practice setting. 7. Reflect on one s own practice to ensure actions are professional, ethical, responsible, and accountable to regulatory standards. 8. Practice according to CARNA Standards of Practice, CNA Code of Ethics, and NESA BN Programs Student Handbook. Course Format/Instructional Method: The NESA BN Programs are student-centered and based on sound curricular theory. The learning environment will utilize various teaching and learning strategies to enhance success in the course through innovation and collaboration, complemented by technology. There is an emphasis on a process-oriented approach to foster active learner participation, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Knowledge acquired from non-nursing courses and real-world experiences will be integrated into the nursing courses. The aim is that graduates will be lifelong learners who are skilled in the process of learning and in working effectively as a member of a team. Required Text(s), Materials, and Technology: Alfaro-LeFevre, R. (2014). Applying the Nursing Process (8th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, William & Wilkins. American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the American Psychology Association. (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. NSG 1163 Fall 2015 Page 2
Craig, G. P. (2012). Clinical calculations made easy: Solving problems using dimensional analysis (5th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, William & Wilkins. Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Ross-Kerr, J. C. & Woods, M. J. (Eds). (2014). Canadian fundamentals of nursing (5th ed.). Toronto, ON: Elsevier Canada. Stephen, T. C., Skillen, D. L., Day, R. A., & Jensen, S. (2012). Canadian Jensen s nursing health assessment: A best practice approach. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, William & Wilkins. Stephen, T. C., Skillen, D. L., Day, R. A., & Jensen, S. (2013). Laboratory manual for Canadian Jensen s nursing health assessment: A best practice approach. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, William & Wilkins. Additional: College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta. (2013). Nursing practice standards for regulated members. Retrieved from http://www.nurses.ab.ca/content/dam/carna/pdfs/documentlist/standards/practice Standards_CNA_Ethics_2008.pdf Medical Dictionary your choice. Other Learning Resources: Evolve site: https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/store?role=student The Point site: http://thepoint.lww.com/browse/listbyspecialty/8841?sortparam=publicationdate Writing Research Papers http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index2.html Test Preparation www.testprepreview.com *Student use of mobile technology for learning is encouraged. Learning Café: Students are encouraged to access the Learning Café (CE1340) for various free services, including academic tutoring support (online and face to face), APA documentation, and study skills workshops, peer tutoring, and online learning resources at www.lethbridgecollege.net/elearningcafe. Accessibility Services: Students requiring academic accommodation (e.g. extra time, separate space, etc.) must register with Accessibility Services to determine eligibility for and implementation of these supports. If you have further questions, please feel free to speak to your instructor or contact Accessibility Services for more information. NSG 1163 Fall 2015 Page 3
Required Materials pertaining to the clinical portion of this course: 1. Approved NESA BN Programs Identification Badge 2. Official storm blue uniform of the NESA BN Programs 3. Watch with a second hand (will be adapting to military time using a 24 hour clock) 4. Footwear that conforms to the standards set by Alberta Health Services 5. Stethoscope with a bell and a diaphragm (example Littman s Classic II E) 6. Sphygmomanometer 7. Penlight 8. Black and red pen(s) 9. Please refer to the NESA BN Program Student Handbook for further description(s) Assessments: Assignments/Exams Tentative Date Value Exam #1 Week of October 14-20 20% Lab Assessment Week of October 14-20 10% Exam #2 Week of December 2-8 25% Critical Thinking Exercise Part 1 Week of November 4-10 20% Critical Thinking Exercise Part 2 November 13 @1200 Preparatory Quizzes (x3) Week 4, 7, 11 15% Clinical Assignments (x3) Following clinical experience (see course guide) 10% Grading: Official final grades will be available on Web Advisor. Grades posted in Canvas should be considered interim grades. Grading System: University of Lethbridge and Lethbridge College Grade GPA Percent Grade GPA Percent A+ 4.0 95-100 C+ 2.3 71-74.9 A 4.0 91-94.9 C 2.0 67-70.9 A- 3.7 87-90.9 C- 1.7 63-66.9 B+ 3.3 83-86.9 D+ 1.3 59-62.9 B 3.0 79-82.9 D 1.0 55-58.9 B- 2.7 75-78.9 F 0 0-54.9 Program/Course Attendance Requirements (if applicable): It is an expectation that the NESA BN Programs Student Handbook and NESA BN Programs Policies be followed at all times. General Course Expectations: Communication related to the course will occur during class time, through Lethbridge College Outlook email and via Canvas. It is the responsibility of the student to check for correspondence on a regular basis. Other means of communication will be discussed in class when applicable. NSG 1163 Fall 2015 Page 4
Institutional Practices Course Work Used as Examples: Should your instructor wish to use your work in future educational purposes, you will be asked to complete and sign a Student Release Form, authorizing both the instructor and/or the College to use your course work. This form, along with a copy of your work, is retained in the official copyright files located in the College s Intellectual Property Office. If you have any questions regarding Copyright and/or Intellectual Property, please contact the Intellectual Property Office. Retention of Assignments and Exams: Examinations/assignments will be retained by instructors to the end of the final grade appeal period. After the appropriate retention period, records will be destroyed in a secure manner. Academic Honesty: Academic Honesty is necessary for students to achieve excellence and for the preservation of the integrity and reputation of the course, the program, and of Lethbridge College as an institution. Lethbridge College supports and demands academic honesty in all academic learning activities. Plagiarism is a serious offence and will be handled in accordance with Lethbridge College policy. The penalties for plagiarism vary in degrees but may result in expulsion from the Lethbridge College. Lethbridge College uses plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin.com. Students should be aware that if their paper is submitted to a plagiarism detection service, a copy of their paper is retained as a source document in its reference database. As the author, the student retains ownership of the paper submitted. Recording of Classes: An audio recording is permitted only with the prior written consent of the instructor or if recording is part of an approved accommodation plan. Such a recording is for the personal use only of the student who has permission to record. Following the course all such recordings must be destroyed. Important Note: Students should be aware of policies and procedures that may impact them directly. More information can be found at http://www.lethbridgecollege.ca/about-us/policiesprocedures. NSG 1163 Fall 2015 Page 5
FOIP Notification: To operate the Centre for Health and Wellness programs, it is necessary for the College and Practice Based Experience (PBE) agency sites to share student personal information; however, Lethbridge College will automatically share only the required information necessary to facilitate your success in a PBE experience. This includes, but is not limited to information related to your attendance and participation, work and educational history, future goals, learning needs, practicum placement requirements, and any other relevant information. This is pursuant to the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act relative to information required and necessary to operate a program or service. Your personal information is protected by the FOIP Act as well as by College institutional policies, procedures, and agreements. Questions about the collection and disclosure of your personal information can be directed to Bill Nykiel, Placement Coordinator, Centre for Health and Wellness: bill.nykiel@lethbridgecollege.ca or 403.382.6937. NSG 1163 Fall 2015 Page 6