Certified Nursing Assistant Syllabus

Certified Nursing Assistant Syllabus

Great Basin College

Nursing Department

Welcome to Nursing 130! This is your syllabus so keep it handy and refer to this guideline for the class frequently. A syllabus gives you specific information about a course. This detailed schedule will help you plan ahead for a successful completion of the classroom and clinical portions of the class, allow you to know in advance what is expected of you, provide you with contact information and an understanding of the rules. This syllabus is in addition to the Great Basin College Nursing Assistant Program Student Handbook for 2010. Please make sure you read the syllabus and handbook carefully. I am looking forward to having a fun and very successful semester with each of you. Warren Pawliuk, MSN, MPH, RN, CEN

Course Number, Title, & Credits:

NURS 130, 103, 24893: Nursing Assistant (6 Credits)

Course Schedule and Location: (April 25 to July 1, 2011)

Classroom and laboratory on Tuesday and Wednesday 6:00 to 10:00 PM. Student

Classroom at GBC on 551 E. Calvada

Clinicals: Dates, times, and Place TBA

Clinicals may not be missed be sure to make secure prior arrangements for baby sitting and transportation well in advance. Excuses for no babysitter or no transportation will not be accepted.

Catalog Description:

Provides students with classroom, laboratory and clinical experience. Successful completion fulfills the requirements for eligibility to take the State Certified Nursing Assistant Examination. Prerequisite: Must show proof of current two-step negative TB test or chest x-ray and Professional CPR certificate.

Instructor Information

Warren Pawliuk MSN MPH RN CEN

Cell: (702) 355-2144

Email:

Required Textbooks and Materials:

Text:

1. Successful Nursing Assistant Care; Dugan, RN. ; Hartman Publishing, 2008;

ISBN 978-1-888343-97-7; cost $46.75

2. Successful Nursing Assistant Care Workbook; Dugan, RN.; Hartman Publishing, 2008; ISBN 978-1-888343-98-4; cost $14.65

(prices on textbooks are always subject to change, usually higher)

Textbooks can be purchased in the Great Basin Bookstore: Hours M-F, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or online at www.gbc.bkstr.com.

Uniforms:

Students must wear a uniform in the clinical areas. Scrubs can be worn. Pants must not touch floor or ride low on hips. Dress uniforms must be mid-knee or longer. White or flesh colored nylons are worn with dress or pant uniforms. If socks are worn with pant uniforms, they must be white. Shoes must be clean and white. Uniforms must be clean. A wristwatch with a second hand is required.

Course Description:

The course is designed to introduce the student to the health care field of nursing assistant. It will provide students with classroom, practical (laboratory) and clinical experience to develop the basic competencies required for certification as a nursing assistant. It will also provide the student with knowledge and skills that are prerequisite to job entry and that comply with both Nevada State Statutes and the federal law. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be eligible to apply for the Nevada State Certification Examination that is required for employment as a nursing assistant.

Learner Outcomes: Nursing assistant education strives to prepare individuals with skills necessary for safe and competent practice and the skills necessary for certification as specified by Nevada Revised Statutes and required for employment as a nursing assistant. Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1.  Define the role of a nursing assistant.

2.  Describe the responsibilities of a nursing assistant.

3.  Perform specified skills required to function as a member of the health care team.

4.  Demonstrate safe, competent care within the practice guidelines of a nursing assistant.

5.  Provide care in accordance with the rights of every patient.

Assessment of Learner Outcomes:

Learner Outcomes / How Assessed
Define the role of a nursing assistant. / Workbooks, quizzes, and discussions focusing on ethics, legal standards, and patient rights.
Describe the responsibilities of a nursing assistant. / Workbooks and quizzes, group discussion, focusing on basic body systems and medical terminology. Practice of documentation.
Perform specified skills required to function as a member of the health care team. / Workbooks, quizzes, performance log, group discussion.
Practical application of learned nursing skills, team work and demonstration of communication skills and documentation. Skills practiced in a clinical setting.
Demonstrate safe, competent care within the practice guidelines of a nursing assistant. / Workbooks, quizzes, performance log, group discussion. Practical application of learned nursing skills, team work and demonstration of communication skills and documentation. Skills practiced in a clinical setting. Show understanding of scope of practice within the role of nursing assistant. Practice and apply skills in a clinical setting.
Provide care in accordance with the rights of every patient / Workbooks, quizzes, performance log, group discussion. Practical application of learned nursing skills, team work and demonstration of communication skills and documentation. Skills practiced in a clinical setting. Show understanding of scope of practice. Application of skills in a clinical setting showing a comprehension of nursing role, responsibilities, and the rights of every patient. Final test of written knowledge and manual skills.

A 100% is required on all skills listed on the Performance Log. Students are permitted to practice skills on the Performance Log until 100% accuracy is achieved. Skills tests on the Performance Log must be given by a registered nurse.

A minimum grade of 80% is required on all written and oral quizzes and tests. Retake is permitted on all written and oral quizzes and tests. No grade higher than 80% will be given on a retake exam. Retakes on a quiz or exam can only be taken up to two (2) times. The nursing assistant curriculum is a competency based curriculum which allows for variation in completion time because of differences in individual learners. However, all requirements must be completed by the end of the scheduled date of the course.

Method of Instruction:

The method of instruction will follow the Nursing Assistant Training Program Model Curriculum Guide for the Nevada State Board of Nursing. The curriculum is divided into 18 units which include objectives, vocabulary and suggested content. The program is a minimum of 120 hours. Classroom and laboratory work must be a minimum of 80 hours and 40 hours of clinical. The student must complete a minimum of 16 hours training before being allowed to work in a facility. The clinical training will include the following: Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Infection Control, Safety/Emergency Procedures including Heimlich maneuver, Promoting Residents’ Independence, and Respecting Residents’ Rights with practice in Methods to Reduce the Use of Restraints.

Grading Policy and Criteria:

A. Manual Skills Demonstration Examination

1.  The student will achieve 100% demonstrating the skills listed on the Performance Log and following the specified steps in the procedure.

2.  The student will demonstrate performance in a professional manner, using appropriate communication and respect for patient’s rights.

3.  A manual skills exam will be given. Basic skills will be demonstrated. The student will not be told which skills he/she will perform prior to the time of the exam.

B. Written Examination

1.  The student must achieve a minimum of 80% on the quizzes and written final examination. Failure to achieve the minimum after 2 tries will be a failure of the class.

1. Retakes on exams are permitted up to two (2) times.
2. If the student has demonstrated great difficulty with written examinations, arrangements can be made to take the exam orally. It is the student’s responsibility to request the oral rather written exam prior to the time of testing.
3. 120 minutes are allowed for the final examination. The exam is multiple choice questions.
4. Questions on quizzes will be multiple choice and matching

The following grading scale is used on all graded work or assignments: Please note that a C is not a passing grade in this class.

A = 100-90% D = 69 -60%

B = 89-80% F = Below 59%

C = 79-70%

The final written exam will be given on June 28, 2011 at 6:00 to 8:00. .

Home work will include workbook assignments, chapter reading assignments, and end of the chapter reviews and class room assignments.

The following percentages will be used for grading:

1.  Quizzes (4) - Must achieve a minimum of 80% on each quiz.

2.  Final written exam - Must achieve a minimum of 80% on final.

3.  Clinical – Pass/Fail

4.  Skills Final – Must achieve a 100% on final skills exam to pass course.

The manual skill demonstration and practice throughout the course final testing will be held on June 28 and 29.

The student must achieve 100% demonstrating the skills listed on the Performance Log and following the specified steps in the procedure.

Attendance Policy and Absenteeism and Clinical Expectations:

All attendance and clinical expectations are outlined in the Student Policy Handbook.

Disability Statement:

GBC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. Please contact the GBC office at 775-727-2003.

Academic Honesty:

Great Basin College considers academic honesty one of its highest values. A student who obtains academic credit for work that is not the product of his or her own effort is being dishonest and undermining the academic integrity of the college. Students are expected to be the sole authors of their work. The disciplinary consequences of plagiarism and other forms of academic dishonesty include non-acceptance of work submitted, a failing grade in the course, and/or other disciplinary action as outlined in Great Basin College’s Student Conduct Policy.

Student Conduct:

Expectations are outlined in the Student Policy Handbook which will be reviewed in class the first day and signed.

Cell Phones:

Cell phones will be powered off during lecture, lab, and clinical. Use during breaks where they will not interfere with learning will be okay.

Course Outline/Content/Schedule:

(Appropriate skills will be taught in the skills lab in conjunction with all classroom times)

Date / Topic / Assignments
April 26 / Introduction, syllabus,
The role and responsibilities of a Nursing Assistant, Communication and interpersonal relationships, Safety and Infection control / Dugan (2008); Ch 1,2,3, 28
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handout 3-1 (prefixes)
April 27 / Personal Care procedures: skin care, oral hygiene, bathing procedures, dressing and undressing, / Dugan (2008); Ch 12
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handout 3-1 (prefixes)
May 3 / Personal Care procedures: shaving, nail and hair care. Vital signs.
Skills practice (2 hr) / Dugan (2008); Ch 12, 13
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handout 3-1 (prefixes)
May 4 / Quiz 1 (Ch 1,2,3, 12, 13, 28, prefixes),
Bed making and environmental comfort, Nutritional requirements and techniques / Review Dugan Ch’s 1,2,3,12,13, 28
Workbook, vocabulary and medical terminology
3-1 (prefixes)
Dugan (2008): Ch 10, 14
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handouts 3-2 (roots)
May 10 / Quiz 1 review
Skills practice (3 hr) / Medical terminology 3-2 (roots)
May 11 / Anatomy and physiology: Musculoskeletal and urinary system / Dugan (2008): Ch 21, 16
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handouts 3-2 (roots)
May 17 / Elimination procedures: Urinary bladder elimination, and bowel elimination
Anatomy and Physiology: The integumentary system
Skills practice (2 hr) / Dugan (2008): Ch 21, 18
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handout 3-2 (roots)
May 18 / Quiz 2 ( Ch 10, 14, 16, 18, 21, roots)
Exercise and activity,
Procedures for unsterile warm and cold applications / For quiz review Dugan ch’s, 10, 14, 16, 18, 21
vocabulary list, workbook and medical terminology 3-2.
Dugan Ch 11, 18
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handout 3-3 (suffixes)
May 24 / Quiz 2 review,
Skills practice (3 hr) / Medical terminology handout 3-3 (suffixes)
May 25 / Anatomy and Physiology: The cardiovascular system and digestive system
Specimen collection / Dugan (2008): Ch 19, 15
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handout 3-3 (suffixes)
May 31 / Anatomy and physiology: Respiratory system, Care of clients with respiratory diseases / Dugan (2008); Ch 20
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handout 3-3 (suffixes)
June 1 / Quiz 3, (Ch 11, 15, 19, 20, suffixes)
Rehab of clients with special needs,
Care of clients who are grieving, dying, or deceased / For quiz review Dugan Ch’s 11, 15, 19, 20
Vocabulary list, workbook assignments and medical terminology
Dugan (2008); Ch 25, 27
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handout 3-4 (abbreviations)
June 7 / Quiz 3 review
Skills practice (3 hrs) / Medical terminology handout 3-4 (abbreviations)
June 8 / Anatomy and Physiology: Endocrine system,
Care of the client with diabetes / Dugan (2008) Ch 23
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handout 3-4 (abbreviations)
June 14 / Anatomy and Physiology: Nervous system,
Care of clients with nervous system diseases / Dugan (2008): Ch 22
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handout 3-4 (abbreviations)
June 15 / Quiz 4 (Ch 22,23, 25, 27, abbreviations)
Anatomy and physiology: sensory system,
Care of clients with cognitive impairment / For quiz review Dugan ch’s, 22, 23, 25, 27 vocabulary list, workbook and medical terminology 3-4 (abbreviations)
Dugan (2008): Ch 4,
Vocabulary list,
Workbook: Pending
Medical terminology handout 3-4 (abbreviations)
June 21 / Quiz 4 review,
Skills practice (3 hrs)
June 22 / Final test review (2 hrs)
Skills practice (2 hrs)
June 28 / Final exam ( 2 hrs)
Final skills testing (2 hrs) / Cumulative Final
June 29 / Final skills testing (4 hrs)

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