TVCC ADN Program
RNSG 1162 – Paramedic Transition Clinical
RNSG 1163 – LVN Transition Clinical
Summer 2015
Semester Hours 1
Contact Hours Clinical: 4
Prerequisites: Admission to the ADN Transition Program
Corequisites: RNSG 1170, 1172, 2371
WECM Course Description
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Both RNSG 1170, 1172, 2371 and 1162 must be passed concurrently in order for the student to progress to the Level III nursing courses.
WECM Course Learning Outcomes
As outlined in the learning plan, the student will apply the theory concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
Key Concepts and General Course Plan
This course builds on the basic competencies learned in the paramedic program. Specific learning objectives guide the student’s integrated clinical experiences, focusing on application of concepts and skills learned in RNSG 2371 and 1172. Clinical experiences in an acute care setting give the student an opportunity to begin the transition from paramedic to professional nursing and develop clinical judgment skills when providing patient-centered care.
Student Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of selected concepts to clinical situations.
2. Utilize clinical reasoning and knowledge based on the nursing program of study to date and evidence-based practice outcomes as the basis for decision making and safe patient-centered care for two to three clients in an acute care setting.
3. Utilize a systematic process to develop concept maps to provide patient-centered care to diverse patients across the life span (including teaching, referrals, etc.).
4. Implement measures to promote a safe environment for patients and others.
5. Demonstrate beginning collaboration and communication skills with diverse patients, families and the interdisciplinary team to plan, deliver and evaluate care.
6. Demonstrate beginning skills in using patient care technologies and information systems that support safe nursing practice.
7. Adhere to standards of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks of the professional nurse.
8. Demonstrate attributes of the professional nurse.
9. Identify delegation of nursing interventions to appropriate personnel.
Required Textbooks & Equipment
Adams, M. (2013). Pharmacology: Connections to nursing practice (2nd Ed.). Boston: Pearson.
Berman, A. & Snyder, S. (2012). Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing. Boston: Pearson.
SimChart from Elsevier – Access Card for 1 year
Estes, M. (2014). Health assessment & physical examination (5th Ed.). Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Learning.
Giddens, J. (2013). Concepts for nursing practice. St. Louis: Elsevier. (E-book package optional)
Lewis, S., Dirksen, S, Heitkemper, M., Bucher, L. & Camera, I. (2014). Medical-surgical nursing ( 9th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby Elsevier. (E-book package optional)
McKinney, E, James, S., Murray, S., Nelson, K., & Ashwill, J. (2013). Maternal-child nursing (4th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders. (E-book package optional)
Wilson, B., Shannon, M. & Shield, K. (2014). Pearson Nurses Drug Guide 2014. Boston: Pearson
Course Requirements
Assignments
A. In the Acute Care setting, the student is required to satisfactorily complete:
A. Comprehensive patient assessment.
B. Introduction to Team Leading.
D. Develop and implement patient concept care maps for assigned patients.
E. Document patient shift assessments and care of assigned patients on EHR and/or facility health record.
B. In the Community setting, the student is required to satisfactorily complete:
C. Pediatric assessment
C. In an assisted-living setting, the student is required to satisfactorily complete:
1. A well-elderly case study
a. Health assessment
b. Functional ability assessment
c. Fall risk assessment
d. Safety assessment
D. The student is required to satisfactorily complete:
1. A formal paper on diversity
E. Utilize Blackboard for course enhancement. The student must check the postings on Blackboard for announcements, interactive assignments, and email communication.
Failure to submit any written assignment on time will result in an automatic deduction of 50% of the possible points. Completion of the assignment will still be required for successful completion of the course. The deductions received for late work will not fail a student but may decrease their grade to a “B” or “C” u8nless formal disciplinary action has been taken for consistent late work. See the Grading/Evaluation/Academic Progression Policy in the student handbook for grading and progression information, and more information about late work.
Clinical Performance
A. In the clinical settings, the student will be required to satisfactorily demonstrate clinical competency according to Level II criteria on the clinical evaluation tool and clinical objectives stated.
See the Attendance Policy in the student handbook for attendance requirements.
N/ADN Syllabus/CBC Curriculum/Transition-Summer 2015/RNSG 1162-1163/TVCC Texas CBC Course Syllabus RNSG 1162
Last Revised 5/15