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Course Syllabus RNSG 2230 – Professional Nursing Review and Licensure Revision Date: Summer 15

Course Name: Professional Nursing Review and Licensure Course Number: RNSG 2230 Semester Credit Hours: 2 Lecture Hours per week: 2 Contact Hours per Semester: 64 State Approval Code: CIP 51.3801 Pre-requisites: RNSG 1412, 2261, 1343, 1263 Co-requisites: RNSG 2231, 2263, 2221 Course Description: Review of concepts required for licensure examination and entry into the practice of professional nursing. The NCLEX-RN test plan, assessment of knowledge deficits, and development of individual study plans based on results of previous specialty HESI exams will be utilized. This course is a hybrid course. The application of NCLEX principles and concepts will be utilized preparing the student for success on NCLEX. Apply knowledge, skills and understanding of critical concepts required for entry into professional nursing. Purpose and Goals of the Course: Apply knowledge, skills, and understanding of critical concepts required for entry into professional nursing. Demonstrate individual competency level applicable to nursing content areas. Exhibits readiness for licensure examination by achieve a 900 on the HESI exit exam. Core Competencies: Students are expected to demonstrate basic competency in reading, writing, oral communication, math, and computer skills. Students are expected to be an active learning participant by assuming accountability in preparing for each class by completing required readings and/or other learning activities as listed in the syllabus.

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Table of Contents Course Description.......................................................................................................................... 1 Course Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 3 Grading Criteria…………………………………………………………………………………...4 Course Outcomes …………………………………………………………………………...........5 Unit Objectives……………………………………………………………………………………5 Reference Requirements………………………………………………………………………….6 STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT……………………………………………………………8

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Panola College Associate Degree Nursing Program Course Requirements: 1. Regular class attendance within current attendance policies. 2. Completion of assignments by due date. 3. Preparation and active participation in class. 4. Outside readings and assignments. 5. Compliance with all rules and regulations as outlined in current Department of Nursing Student Handbook and Panola College Catalog. This includes academic integrity. Each student MUST turn in their own work, including exams. If this is not done, turning in work done by someone else and/or submitting exams with prior knowledge of questions not given by instructor, will be grounds for a review of conduct and a zero on the exam. Special Needs If any student in this class has special classroom or testing needs because of physical, learning, or emotional conditions, please contact the ADA counselor in the administration building, telephone # 903-693-1123.

Attendance Policy According to the Associate Degree Nursing Student Handbook, it is expected that every student will be present at all classes. Classes begin promptly time TBA and students will not be allowed to enter the classroom after this time; students may enter during a break, however, the student will still receive a tardy. Panola One students are expected to log into the class on the first date opened. Many of the class activities will be done outside of class therefore the class will meet as indicated on the calendar, Absences-refer to the absence policy in the Student Handbook Tardies- 3 tardies is equal to 1 absence Students are expected to prepare for, attend, and participate in all classes. Assignments are expected to be submitted on time! Teaching Learning Strategies Audio-Visual Class Participation Marker Board Live NCLEX reviews Lecture Written Assignments Case Studies Group Assignments 3

On-line assigments

GRADING: The final course grade will be based on the score received on the comprehensive HESI which is administered at the end of each semester. 900 or greater on the comprehensive HESI = A 800-899 on the comprehensive HESI =B Less than 800 on the comprehensive HESI = C Students who do not score 900 or above on the comprehensive HESI will be required to take an additional NCLEX preparation by registering for RNSG 1193 after graduation which is a 4 week course and includes the NCSBN prep course which is approximately $80 course and re-taking the comprehensive HESI.

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COURSE OUTCOMES THE NURSE AS A MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION At the end of the course using classroom application, the student will be able to: 1. Describes the nurse’s ethical/legal scope of practice while assuming responsibility for nursing care (Scans 1Ai, ii, iv, v 1Bii, iii, iv 1Ci, v 2Ai 2Bi, iii, vi 1Ciii) 2. Demonstrates responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice (Scans 1Ci,ii, iv, v 2Bi) THE NURSE AS A PROVIDER OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE At the end of the course using classroom application, the student will be able to: 3. Provides safe, caring, holistic nursing to patients and their families through competent use of the nursing process (Scans 1Ai,ii,iii,iv,v 1Bi,ii,iii,iv,v 2Ai, iii, iv 2Biii, vi 2Ci, ii) 4. Develop, implement, and evaluate teaching plans for patients and their families to address health promotion, maintenance, and restoration (Scans 1Ai,ii,iii,iv,v 1B ii, iii, iv,v 1Ci 2Ai, iii, iv 2B i, iii 2Ci,ii,iii)

PO # 1 DEC I a,b PO # 2 DEC I c,d

5. Integrate clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making in nursing practice while coordinating human, information, and material resources (Scans 1Ai,ii,iii,iv,v 1Bi,ii,iii,iv,v 1C1,v 2Ai,iii,iv 2Bi,iii,iv,vi 2Ci,11,iii,iv,2Di,ii,iii2Ei,ii,iii) THE NURSE AS A PATIENT SAFETY ADVOCATE At the end of the course using classroom application, the student will be able to: 6. Assumes accountability and responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to clients and families (Scans 1Ai,ii,iii,iv,v 1Bi,ii,iii,iv,v 1Ci,iii,v 2Ai,iii,iv 2Bi,ii,iii,iv,v,vi 2Ci,ii,iii2Di,ii,iii2Ei,ii,iii) 7. Accept and make assignments and delegate tasks that take into consideration patient safety and organizational policy (Scans 1Ai,ii,iii,iv,v 1Bi,ii,iii,iv,v1Ci,ii,iii,iv,v 2Ai,ii,iii,iv,2Bi,ii,iii,iv,v,vi 2Ci,ii,iii2Di 2Eii,iii)

PO # 5 DEC II a,h

THE NURSE AS A MEMBER OF THE HEALTH CARE TEAM At the end of the course using classroom application, the student will be able to: 8. Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate patientcentered care while ensuring confidentiality (Scans 1Ai,ii,iii,iv,v 1Bi,ii,iii,v 1Ci,ii,iii,iv 2Bi,iii,iv,v,vi 2Ci,ii,iii,iv2Dii 2Eii) 9. Serve as a health care advocate in mentoring and promoting quality healthcare and access for patients and their families (Scans 1Ai,ii,iii,iv,v 1Bi,ii,iii,v 1C i,v 2A iii,iv 2B i,ii,iii,iv,vi 2Ci,ii,iii,iv 2D ii, iii 2Ei, ii) 10. Synthesize information using technology to support decision making to improve patient care (Scans 1Ai,ii,iii,iv,v 1Bi,ii,iii,iv,v 1Ci,v 2Aiii, iv 2Bi, iii, vi 2C I,ii,iii,iv 2D I,ii,iii 2Ei,ii,iii) 11. Delegate and supervise evidence-base nursing care using Scope of Practice (Scans 1Ai,ii,iii,iv,v 1Bii,iii,v 1Ci,ii,iii,iv,v2Ai, ,iv 2Bi,ii,iii,iv,v,vi 2Ci,ii,iii,2Di 2Ei,ii) 5

PO # 3 DEC II a,b,d PO #4 DEC II c, e, f, g

PO #6 DEC III b,d,f PO# 7 DEC III a,b, c, e, f

PO # 8 DEC IV a,d,e

PO # 9 DEC IV b, c PO #10 DEC IV d,e PO # 11 DEC IV f,g

Unit 1: Assessment of Learning Opportunities Topic NCLEX Blue Print Study skills/review of question type Hesi Remediation Case Studies HESI Reviews Register for Licensing Texas Jurisprudence Exam or course

Resource NCSBN wbsite NCSBN Canvas PPT Evolve remediation, past HESI scores Evolve website Evolve website Texas BON; Louisiana BON Texas BON

Unit 2: NCLEX Practice Tests Topic Comprehensive Practice Exam 1 Comprehensive Practice Exam 2 Comprehensive Practice Exam 3 Multidisciplinary Quiz Practice Multidisciplinary Assignment Quiz

Resource EvolveEvolve Evolve Evolve Evolve

Unit 3: Live HESI NCLEX review Topic NCLEX content

Resource NCSBN website HESI review book and workbook 3 day live review

Unit 4: Hurst Live Review Topic NCLEX Content

Resource Hurst review book 3 day live review access to online resourses

Unit 5 Specialty HESI Exams) Topic Medical Surgical Specialty Exam Fundamentals Specialty Exam Psychiatric Specialty Exam Maternal/Child Specialty Exam

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Resource Medical Surgical practice test Evolve, practice questions Fundamentals practice test Psychiatric practice test Evolve, practice questions Maternal/Child practice test Evolve, practice questions

Required Textbooks Reference American Heart Association (2011). Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Provider Manual. USA, AHA Ackley, B. (2011). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook (9th edition). St. Louis, Mo. Mosby/Elsevier Dirksen, S. (2015). Clinical companion for medical-surgical nursing assessment and management of clinical problems. (8rd ed). St. Louis: Mosby/Elsevier. Gahart, Betty & Nazareno, Adrienne, (2015). Intravenous medications. (25th ed). St. Louis: Mosby/Elsevier. HESI (2014). Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN Examination (4th ed). St. Louis: Elsevier Hurst (2012). Hurst Comprehensive NCLEX Review. Jackson, MS Lewis, S., Heitkemper, M., & Dirksen, S. (2011). Medical-surgical nursing assessment and management of clinical problems. (8th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby/Elsevier. Lilley, L. & Aucker, R. (2011). Pharmacology and the nursing process. (6th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby/Elsevier. Pickar, Gloria. (2014). Dosage calculations. (9th ed). Albany: Delmar. Silvestri, L. (2014). Saunders comprehensive review for nclex-rn (6th ed). St.Louis: W.B. Saunders Company. Skidmore-Roth, L. (2014). Mosby’s drug guide for nurses, (9th ed). St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier..

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Associate Degree Nursing STUDENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I have read the Panola College Associated Degree Nursing program syllabus for Introduction to Nursing RNSG 2230, and I understand the policies as discussed. I will comply with the syllabus requirements as delineated. In addition, I will comply with the current ADN Student Handbook as found on the ADN web page. It is my understanding that this form will become part of my permanent file. ______________________________

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