Great Basin College
Pahrump Valley Center
NURS 130 1001, (94694): Nursing Assistant (6 Credits)
Certified Nursing Assistant Syllabus
Nursing Department
Instructor Information
Ellen Maborang, MSN, RN
Cell: (847) 852-0586
Home: (775) 537-1078
Email:
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 2013. 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. Ellen Maborang, MSN, RN
A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success.” Elbert Hubbard
Course Number, Title, & Credits: NURS 130, 1001, 94694: Nursing Assistant (6 Credits)
Course Schedule and Location: (August 27, 2013 thru December 13, 2013).
Classroom and laboratory: Tuesday and Thursday 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Student classroom: Room 119 at GBC-Pahrump Valley Center; 551 E Calvada Blvd.
Clinicals: Dates 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.
Required Textbooks and Materials:
Text:
1. Nursing Assisting, A Foundation in Caregiving; 3rd Edition by Dugan RN
Hartman Publishing 2012, ISBN 978-1-60425-033-6 (Hardcover)
2. Nursing Assisting; Workbook; by Dugan, RN.; Hartman Publishing, 2012;
ISBN 978-1-60425-031-2 (prices on textbooks are always subject to change, usually higher)
Textbooks can be purchased at the Great Basin Bookstore: Hours M-F, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or online at
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 wrist watch with a second hand is required. Exposed tattoos must be covered. Fingernails must be clean and appropriately trimmed. Full coverage underwear is required. Only hair colored in natural hues will be allowed and long hair must be pinned and rolled/tied up during clinical day.
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: Define the role of a nursing assistant. Describe the responsibilities of a nursing assistant. Perform specified skills required to function as a member of the health care team. Demonstrate safe, competent care within the practice guidelines of a nursing assistant. Provide care in accordance with the rights of every patient.
Assessment of Learner Outcomes:
Describe the responsibilities of a nursing assistant. / Workbooks and quizzes, group discussion, focusing on ethics, legal standards and patient rights.Define the role 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 test 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 on 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:
- Manual Skills Demonstration Examination
- The student will achieve 100% demonstrating the skills listed on the Performance Log and following the specified steps in the procedure.
- The student will demonstrate performance in a professional manner, using appropriate communication and respect for patient’s rights.
- A manual skills exam will be given. Basic skills
- Written Examination
- The student must achieve a minimum of 80% on the quizzes and written final examination. Failure to achieve the minimum after 3 tries will be a failure of the class.
- Retakes on exams are permitted up to two (2) times.
- 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 than written exam prior to the time of testing.
- 120 minutes are allowed for the final examination. The exam is multiple choice questions.
The following grading scale is used on all graded work or assignments:
Note that a C is not a passing grade in this class:
90 –100 = A
80 – 89 = B
70 – 79 = C
69 – 60 = D
< 59 = F
The final written exam will be given on Thursday, December 5, 2013.
Homework 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:
- Quizzes and Chapter Tests – 30% of final grade: Must achieve a minimum of 80% on each test.
- Final written exam – 30% final grade: Must achieve a minimum of 80% on this test.
- Assigned homework – 10%
- Clinicals --- 30%
- Skills Final – Must achieve a 100% on final skills exam to pass course.
The manual skill demonstration and tests will be held on December 10 and 12, 2013. 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.
If you cannot come to the scheduled class, you are required to notify your instructor cell#
(847) 852-0586 at least 2 hours before the class.
If you miss a clinical day (must be approved by your instructor), you must coordinate with your instructor to arrange for a make-up time. Make-up time is only available on a Tuesday.
“If you do not complete the course and do not formally withdraw by the drop deadline, your
Instructor will automatically assign you a Grade of “F”. The date to drop this course is 10/28/2013.
Honesty and Integrity:
Honesty and integrity will be assumed. Tests and deliverables will be unique to each participant. In the event of dishonesty or the lack of integrity in a workplace the result is often severe. In the case of this course such an event will be dealt with in accordance with the relevant college policies. Forms of such dishonesty and lack of integrity include cheating, plagiarizing, using other people's words, ideas, or data without attribution as if they are one's own, etc. Some other examples of cheating are:
• recycling (using material generated for one class in another class).
• Using electronic devices inappropriately.
• Using unapproved notes.
• Unapproved discussion between classmates.
• Having others represent you in class—attend class for you, do work in your place, take exams.
• Having others do your work.
Participants with Disabilities:
The instructor shall treat all participants equally without regard to individual or presumed special needs unless reasonable accommodation is requested. Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. If you have a disability that may require special assistance, you should contact the campus office. Requests should be made at your earliest convenience to assure timely accommodation.
ADA Statement:
Great Basin College is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to qualified students with disabilities in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, including the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. A qualified student must furnish current verification of disability. The Students with Disabilities
Office, located in Berg Hall, will assist qualified students with disabilities in securing the appropriate and reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids, and services. For more information or further assistance, please call 775.753.2271
Course Outline/Content/Schedule
(Appropriate skills will be taught in the skills lab in conjunction with all classroom times)
Week 1 August 27 and August 29
Introduction to C.N.A Program, Nevada State Board of Nursing Application, Fingerprinting Forms, Student Handbook, Review of Syllabus
Tuesday:Role of C.N.A Chapter 1
Ethical Issues, Chapter 2
Thur:Infection Control, Chapter 6
Safety and Body Mechanics, Chapter 7
Week 2 September 3 and September 5
Tuesday:Vital signs, Chapter 13
Bedmaking and Unit Care, Chapter 10
Thur:Skills Practice (Lab)
Week 3 September 10 and September 12
Tuesday:Skills Practice (Lab)
Thur:Moving, Lifting, Positioning and Recording, Chapter 11
Personal Care, Chapter 12
Week 4 September 17 and September 19
Tuesday:Skills Practice (Lab)
Thur:Skills Practice (Lab)
Week 5 September 24 and September 26
Tuesday:Skills Practice (Lab)
Thur:Come to school in uniform, Tour of Desert View Hospital 9:50 to 10:50
Skills Practice (Lab) 11:15 to 12:30 pm
Week 6 October 1 and October 3
Tuesday:# 1 Clinical Day at DVH from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 – 5:00 pm
First half of students come 8 to 12 noon, Second half come 1 to 5 pm
Thur:Admission, Transfer, Discharge and Physical Exams, Chapter 9
Communication Skills, Chapter 3
Communication Challenges, Chapter 4
Diversity and Human Needs and development, Chapter 5
Week 7 October 8 and October 10
Tuesday:# 2 Clinical Day at DVH from 8:00 am- 12:00 noon and 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Thur:Nutrition and Fluid Balance, Chapter 14
Emergency Care, First Aid and Disasters, Chapter 8
Gastrointestinal System, Chapter 15
Urinary System, Chapter 16
Week 8 October 15 and October 17
Tuesday:# 3 Clinical Day at DVH from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Thur:Reproductive System, Chapter 17
Integumentary System, Chapter 18
Cardiovascular System, Chapter 19
Week 9 October 22 and October 24
Tuesday:# 4 Clinical Day at DVH from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon and 1:00 – 5:00pm
Thur:Respiratory System, Chapter 20
Musculoskeletal System, Chapter 21
Nervous System, Chapter 22
Week 10 October 29 and October 31
Tuesday:# 5 Clinical Day at DVH from 8:00 am – 12 noon and 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Thur:Endocrine System, Chapter 23
Immune and Lymphatic System and Cancer, Chapter 24
Rehabilitation/Restorative Nursing, Chapter 25
Week 11 November 5 and November 7
Tuesday:# 6 Clinical Day at DVH from 8:00 am – 12 noon and 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Thur:Sub-Acute Care, Chapter 26
End of Life, Chapter 27
Your New Position, Chapter 28
Week 12 November 12 and November 14
Tuesday:# 7 Clinical Day at DVH from 8:00 am – 12 noon and 1:00-5:00 pm
Thur:Practicing Skills in Lab (Prometrix)
Week 13 November 19 and November 21
Tuesday: # 8 Clinical Day at DVH from 8:00 am – 12 noon and 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Thur: Practicing Skills in Skills Lab (Prometrix)
Week 14 November 26 and November 28
Tuesday:# 9 Clinical Day, DVH 8:00am -12noon and 1:00pm-5:00pm
Thur:NO class. Thanksgiving Day
Week 15 December 3 and December 5
Tuesday:# 10 Clinical Day at DVH from 8:00 am – 12 noon and 1:00 – 5 :00 pm
Thur:Final Written Test then
Practicing Skills in Skills Lab (Prometrix)
Week 16 December 10 and December 12
Tuesday:Final Skills Testing, (Prometrix)
Thur:Final Skills Testing, (Prometrix)
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