PRACTICAL NURSING II
Personal and Vocational Relationships II
Course Description:
Personal and Vocational Relationships II is a brief unit at the end of the clinical phase of Practical Nursing II. The purpose of this unit is to prepare the graduating LPN student to apply for a job and to be able to assume responsibility in the work place.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit the student will be able to:
1. Define the entry-level position of the LPN/LVN within the nursing team in various healthcare
settings.
2. Describe leadership roles of the LPN/LVN.
3. State the duties of the charge nurse and the team leader.
4. List several characteristics of an effective manager.
5. Describe the different leadership styles.
6. Discuss the expanded role of the LPN/LVN as described in the Virginia Nurse Practice Act.
7. State the procedure for transcribing or checking physician’s orders.
8. Discuss legal considerations related to telephone or physicians’ orders.
9. Describe ways that nurses use computers.
10. Explain how a nurse might conduct part of a job search or obtain continuing education using
the Internet.
11. Discuss some differences in client behavior that may occur during evening or night rotations,
as opposed to daytime hours.
12. Complete a job application correctly.
13. Construct and complete a resume.
14. Complete a letter of application.
15. Complete a letter of resignation.
16. Become acquainted with preparation of a portfolio.
17. Describe preparation for and protocols during a job interview.
18. Discuss the advantages of membership in professional organizations.
19. Discuss the importance of malpractice insurance.
20. Explain the procedure for obtaining a license, maintaining and renewing a license in your
state, the new compact, and obtaining a license in a non-compact state or territory.
Placement in Curriculum:
This course (Personal and Vocational Relationships II) is taught as the final class of the program. A total of hours are assigned to this course. Prerequisites to this course are satisfactory completion of all Pre-Clinical Subjects, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Maternal-Child Health Nursing, Geriatric Nursing, Mental Health Concepts, and Administration of Medications.
Teaching Methods and Evaluation:
Teaching methods include lecture, group discussion, guest speakers, special reports, audiovisuals, power points, required readings, computer generated review tests, and classroom practice.
The final course grade is determined as follows:
Review tests (PVR I)25%
Post Tests and Resumes50%
Exam25%
In order to receive a passing grade, the student must achieve a cumulative grade of 81% (class of 2006), 82% (class of 2007), and 83% (class of 2008).
Make-up Work:
Students are expected to take tests and quizzes and turn in all written assignments and projects on the date scheduled. If a student is absent, arrangements for make-up work must be scheduled with the instructor on the day they return to class. This conference must be done when the student returns to school. Student who do not complete assigned work or tests will receive a grade of F.
Required Textbooks:
1. Rosdahl, C.B. (2003). Textbook of Basic Nursing, 8th edition. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott.
2. Rosdahl, C.B., & Roark, M.L. (2003) Study Guide to Accompany Textbook of Basic Nursing,
8th edition. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott.
3. Mosby’s Medical Nursing & Allied Health Dictionary, 7th edition. St.Louis: Mosby.
Audiovisuals:
1.“Confidentiality – Who Needs to Know?”, Medcom, Inc.
2.“Defensive Documentation: A line of defense”, Medcom, Inc.
3. “Charting: Legal Implications”, Medcom, Inc.
4. “Workplace Readiness Skills Series”. Virginia Department of CTE. 2004.
References:
1. Hill, Howlett, Success in Practical/Vocational Nursing,5th Edition, (2005), St. Louis, Missouri, El Sevier-Saunders.
2. Corrine R. Kurzen, Contemporary Practical/Vocational Nursing,4th Edition, (2001),Philadelphia,Lippincott.