NUR 166 Syllabus SU2019 Approved

Technical College of the Lowcountry 921 Ribaut Rd. Beaufort, SC 29901 Kimberly Headden 2/212 843-470-5955 kheadden@tcl...

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Technical College of the Lowcountry 921 Ribaut Rd. Beaufort, SC 29901

Kimberly Headden 2/212 843-470-5955 [email protected]

NUR 166 Issues in Practical Nursing Summer 2019

Course Description NUR 166 Issues in Practical Nursing Lec. 1 Lab. 0 Cr.1 This course addresses current practice issues for the practical nurse. Prerequisite: BIO 211, PSY 203, NUR 158, NUR 155. Corequisite: ENG 101, NUR 167

Course Focus This course addresses current issues for the practical nurse. Text and References Dahlkemper, T. R. (2018) Anderson’s nursing leadership, management, and professional practice for the LPN/LVN (6th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis. ISBN # 978-0-8036-6085-4

Course Objectives At the end of this course the student will: 1. Demonstrate acceptance of the guiding principles of the nursing profession. (1, 4, 5) 2. Interpret scope of practice issues for the LPN. (1, 2, 3, 6) 3. Analyze selected ethical and legal aspects of patient care (1) 4. Develop a plan for successful entry into LPN practice. (1, 3)

Course Goals The following list of course goals will be addressed in the course. These goals are directly related to the performance objectives. (*designates a CRUCIAL goal) 1. Analyze NCLEX-PN* 2. Create NCLEX-PN study plan 3. Outline the NCLEX-PN test plan 4. Analyze ethical and legal patient care* 5. Demonstrate nursing profession guiding principles 6. Discuss successful entry into LPN practice 7. Interpret LPN scope of practice issues 8. Apply key test-taking strategies* NUR 166SU2019 Revised/Approved: GMLevicki 5/2019

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9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Describe ethical decision* Explain ethical theories List common interview questions Recognize signs of stress Describe moral development* Describe new graduate stressors Explain Burnout

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Read and study the chapters as outlined in the course schedule. Log on to Black Board at least once a week. Blackboard discussion posting o Discussion questions will become available weekly on Sunday o Student’s initial response to the discussion question should be posted weekly by Wednesday o Each student should respond to at least one other student’s discussion question weekly by Saturday Check the Black Board bulletin board early in the week for information/clarification, answers to student's questions and any additional assignments. Complete the assigned Focused Review via Kaplan Website. The Kaplan Focused Review is given to assist in the evaluation of individual student progress and to support student success. The date for completion of this test is posted on the course calendar. Students who do not achieve the required score will be encouraged to complete the prescribed remediation. The course coordinator determines the date for completion of remediation. Failure to complete the focused review or required remediation by the dates indicated will result in a grade of Incomplete (“I”) for the course. Students having difficulty with a focused review or required remediation must contact the course coordinator three (3) business days or more in advance of the published due dates.

Course Evaluation 25% Exam #1 25% Exam #2 40% Comprehensive final exam 5% NCLEX-Study Plan 5% Discussion Assignments

Course Schedule This class is taught in an online format. Students are strongly encouraged to access an orientation to online learning from the college's website prior to beginning this course. To successfully complete this course, a student must have an appropriately equipped computer with Windows Media Player or equivalent software to download screencasts and podcasts. NUR 166SU2019 Revised/Approved: GMLevicki 5/2019

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For all online courses, students must complete an assignment designated by the instructor during the first week of classes. The instructor will drop the student from the course if the initial assignment is not completed. Instructors will withdraw students from class when 90% attendance is not maintained. Attendance in an online course is defined by regular course access and by completion of assignments as required by the instructor. Each student will be expected to access the web class at least once a week. Students who fail to complete more than two assignments and/or tests will be withdrawn from the course. Additional access is encouraged and may be necessary for successful completion of classes. Failure to log in weekly and complete assignments will result in the student being withdrawn from the course. The instructor will assign a grade of “W,” “WP,” or “WF” based upon the student’s academic standing as the last date of attendance, which is the last login. Students are responsible for any financial matters associated with an administrative withdrawal. See course website for additional expectations for student fulfillment of requirements.

ADA STATEMENT The Technical College of the Lowcountry provides access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact the counselor for students with disabilities at (843) 525-8219 or (843) 525-8242 during the first ten business days of the academic term. ATTENDANCE 1. The College’s statement of policy indicates that students must attend ninety percent of total class hours or they will be in violation of the attendance policy. 2. Students not physically attending class during the first ten calendar days from the start of the semester must be dropped from the class for NOT ATTENDING. 3. Students taking an online/internet class must sign in and communicate with the instructor within the first ten calendar days from the start of the semester to indicate attendance in the class. Students not attending class during the first ten calendar days from the start of the semester must be dropped from the class for NOT ATTENDING. 4. For all online courses, students must complete an assignment designated by the instructor during the first week of classes. The instructor will drop the student from the course if the initial assignment is not completed. 5. Attendance in an online course is defined by; at least once weekly course access and by completion of assignments as required by the instructor. Each student will be expected to access the web class at least once a week and complete weekly assignments on time. Additional access is encouraged and may be necessary for successful completion of classes. 6. Reinstatement requires the signature of the division dean. a. In the event it becomes necessary for a student to withdraw from the course OR if a student stops attending class, it is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete the necessary paperwork. Withdrawing from class may have consequences associated with financial aid and time to completion. Students are strongly encouraged to consult with Financial Aid prior to withdrawing from any class, particularly if the student is currently on a warning or probation status. NUR 166SU2019 Revised/Approved: GMLevicki 5/2019

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b. When a student exceeds the allowed absences, the student is in violation of the attendance policy. The instructor MUST withdrawal the student with a grade of “W”, “WP”, or “WF” depending on the date the student exceeded the allowed absences and the student’s progress up to the last date of attendance or c. under extenuating circumstances and at the discretion of the faculty member teaching the class, allow the student to continue in the class and make-up the work. This exception must be documented at the time the allowed absences are exceeded. d. Absences are counted from the first day of class. There are no "excused" absences. All absences are counted, regardless of the reason for the absence. 7. A student must take the final exam or be excused from the final exam in order to earn a nonwithdrawal grade. 8. Students are expected to be in class on time. Arrival to class after the scheduled start time or leaving class prior to dismissal counts as a tardy. Three tardies and/or early departures are considered as one absence unless stated otherwise. Arrival to class, clinical, and lab by the published time is an expectation for all students. Class, clinical, and lab times are measured by the clock in these teaching areas. Failure to attend class, clinical, and lab on time as measured by the clock in these areas may result in point reductions. 9. It is the student's responsibility to sign the roll/verify attendance with instructor upon entering the classroom. Failure to sign the roll/verify attendance results in a recorded absence. In the event of tardiness, it is the student’s responsibility to insure that attendance is marked. The student is responsible for all material/ announcements presented, whether present or absent. A copy of TCL’s STATEMENT OF POLICY NUMBER: 3-1-307 CLASS ATTENDANCE (WITHDRAWAL) is on file in the Division Office and in the Learning Resources Center. HAZARDOUS WEATHER In case weather conditions are so severe that operation of the College may clearly pose a hardship on students and staff traveling to the College, notification of closing will be made through the following radio and television stations: WYKZ 98.7, WGCO 98.3, WGZO 103.1, WFXH 106.1, WWVV 106.9, WLOW 107.9, WGZR 104.9, WFXH 1130 AM, WLVH 101.1, WSOK 1230 AM, WAEV 97.3, WTOC TV, WTGS TV, WJWJ TV, and WSAV TV. Students, faculty and staff are highly encouraged to opt in to the Emergency Text Message Alert System. www.tcl.edu/textalert.asp ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT There is no tolerance at TCL for academic dishonesty and misconduct. The College expects all students to conduct themselves with dignity and to maintain high standards of responsible citizenship. It is the student’s responsibility to address any questions regarding what might constitute academic misconduct to the course instructor for further clarification. The College adheres to the Student Code for the South Carolina Technical College System. Copies of the Student Code and Grievance Procedure are provided in the TCL Student Handbook, the Division Office, and the Learning Resources Center. Health care professionals hold the public trust. Academic misconduct by health science students calls that trust into question and academic integrity is expected. It is a fundamental requirement that any work presented by students will be their own. Examples of academic misconduct include (but are not limited to): NUR 166SU2019 Revised/Approved: GMLevicki 5/2019

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1. copying the work of another student or allowing another student to copy working papers, printed output, electronic files, quizzes, tests, or assignments. 2. completing the work of another student or allowing another student to complete or contribute to working papers, printed output, electronic files, quizzes, tests, or assignments. 3. viewing another student’s computer screen during a quiz or examinations. 4. talking or communicating with another student during a test. 5. violating procedures prescribed by the instructor to protect the integrity of a quiz, test, or assignment. 6. plagiarism in any form, including, but not limited to: copying/pasting from a website, textbook, previously submitted student work, or any instructor-prepared class material; obvious violation of any copyright-protected materials. 7. knowingly aiding a person involved in academic misconduct. 8. providing false information to staff and/or faculty. 9. entering an office unaccompanied by faculty or staff. 10. misuse of electronic devices. GRADING POLICY 90% - 100% A

Grading scale W

withdraw

82% - 89% B

WP

withdraw with passing grade

75% - 81% C

WF

withdraw with failing grade

70% - 74% D

I

Incomplete

Below 70% F

Grading Methodology. The final grade must be 75.000 or more in order to pass the course and progress in the program. Students absent from an examination or presentation will receive a “0” grade for the examination unless other arrangements are made with the individual instructor prior to the examination or presentation day or on the examination or presentation day before the test/presentation is scheduled to be given Arrangements may be completed by telephone. If the instructor is not available, a message should be left on the instructor’s voice mail AND with another member of the faculty or administrative assistant. Messages sent by other students are unacceptable. The student is responsible for notifying the instructor for the reason of the absence. Students who are tardy for an examination will take the examination in the remaining allotted time. Make up quizzes and/or examinations may be offered, at the instructor’s discretion, during the final examination period. Additional options for make-up testing include reweighting the final examination. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the appropriate instructor to arrange to make up the examination. The instructor will decide the method of examination. Grades are posted on Blackboard within one week of administration of tests and examinations. During examinations, students must remove watches and hats and they must be placed in the front of the classroom, along with all personal belongings and electronic devices. There is a 10 point penalty on the examination for any noise emitting from an electronic device. *During paper examinations, only answers transferred and completed on Scantron sheets will be graded electronically to count towards the test score. NUR 166SU2019 Revised/Approved: GMLevicki 5/2019

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Students with concerns or questions regarding grades earned should contact the course coordinator within one week of grades being posted. Students who score a 75 or less on exam 1 must create an academic success plan and meet with the course coordinator or instructor to discuss success strategies. Students must meet with the course coordinator within two weeks of taking exam 1. All examinations will be taken at the Testing Center on the scheduled date and time at the Beaufort Campus. HONORLOCK ONLINE PROCTORING AND TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS TCL uses an online test proctoring service called Honorlock to monitor some online tests as an alternative to in-person proctoring. Your instructor may elect to have some of your tests proctored using Honorlock. If so, you will need to make sure that you have access to the necessary equipment in order to take your online-proctored tests:  A computer with access to a high-speed Internet connection  A computer with the ability to install the Honorlock extension on Google Chrome.  A webcam and microphone. A functioning webcam and microphone are required to complete proctored online tests.  Microsoft Office. (Microsoft Office can be downloaded for free by accessing the Office 365 link in you TCL email account.) COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS. To ensure successful completion of an online course, a student should have an appropriately equipped computer. Use the guidelines included on the TCL website. USER RESPONSIBILITY ON USE AND DUPLICATION OF COMPUTER SOFTWARE (TCL PROCEDURE 7-1702.5). Students are responsible for the legal use of computer software and applicable copyright laws and are prohibited from copying software on College computers and from installing personal software.

COURSE COORDINATOR: OFFICE LOCATION: TELEPHONE NUMBER: E-MAIL:

Kimberly Headden, RN, MSN, CMSRN Building 2 Room 212 (office Hours as posted) 843-470-5955 [email protected]

Developed/Revised: May, 2011; April, 2012; April, 2013; April, 2014; April, 2015; April 2016, April 2017, May 2018, May 2019

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Grading policy for Scholarly papers TCL Nursing Division

In order to provide a clear and concise method for evaluating students’ written work, the following steps will be taken to ensure consistency and fairness: 1) Each course that requires the written submission of a formal paper will include a grading rubric in the course syllabus. 2) The signed syllabus acknowledgment form will serve as affirmation that the student is aware of the rubric and expectations prior to submission of written work. 3) When graded, the rubric will be attached to the submitted work so the student can see where points were awarded/deducted. 4) Students wishing to discuss the assigned grade for the paper must make an appointment with the course coordinator to discuss the findings. Class time may not be used for individual conferences. 5) Students will be made aware of TCL resources to assist with writing skills (LRC, reading lab) and encouraged to use these resources prior to submitting written work. Rubrics may have point deduction for failure to submit work to the LRC prior to submission to the course coordinator. Submission method is determined by the course coordinator. 6) Point deductions for late submission are expected to be included in the grading rubric. 7) In the event a grade below 75 is given, a second faculty member will be asked to read the paper and grade according to the rubric. The final grade will be the average of the two grades. The student may not request a third read. 8) Written work is to be held by the course coordinator until the end of the semester after final grades have been posted. 9) In the event a student challenges a paper grade, the student is expected to contact the course coordinator to discuss the findings. The student is expected to conduct oneself in a professional manner and remain civil during this process. A deviation from expected behavior may result in a learning contract. 10) Any written submission must be time-stamped by Health Science administrative personnel prior to placing in an instructor’s mailbox.

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NUR 166: Rubric for Asynchronous Discussion Participation Asynchronous discussion enhances learning as you share your ideas, perspectives, and experiences with the class. You develop and refine your thoughts through the writing process, plus broaden your classmates’ understanding of the course content. Use the following feedback to improve the quality of your discussion contributions. All initial postings should be completed and posted by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. of each week. Two (2) points will be deducted for each day the posting is late. There are 8 (eight) discussions worth 5% of your grade at 12.5 points per discussion for a total; Highest possible points: 100. Criteria

Unacceptable “0” points

Frequency

Does not participate at all.

Initial Assignment Posting

Does not post assignment.

Follow-up Postings

Posts no follow-up responses to others.

Content Contribution

Clarity, Format & Mechanics

Posts information that is off-topic, incorrect, or irrelevant to discussion. No APA reference. Posts long, unorganized or rude content that may contain multiple errors in or may be inappropriate.

Acceptable Good “0.5” point “1.5” points Participates 1-2 Participates 1-2 times times on the same with postings distributed day. throughout the week. Posts adequate Posts well developed assignment with assignment that superficial thought addresses all aspects of and preparation; the task; lacks full doesn’t address all development of aspects of the task. concepts. Posts shallow contribution to Elaborates on an discussion (e.g., existing posting with agrees or disagrees); further comment or does not enrich observation. discussion. Posts information that is Repeats and does factually correct; lacks not add substantive full development of information to the concept or thought. discussion. No APA Includes 1 reference and reference. citation in APA format.

Posts factually correct, reflective and substantive contribution; advances discussion. Includes 1 reference and citation in APA format.

Communicates in friendly, courteous and helpful manner with some errors in clarity, format, or mechanics.

Contributes to discussion with clear, concise comments formatted in an easy to read style that is free of grammatical, format, or spelling errors.

Contributes valuable information to discussion with minor clarity, format, or mechanics errors.

Excellent “2.5” points Participates 3 - 4 times throughout the week. Posts well developed assignment that fully addresses and develops all aspects of the task. Demonstrates analysis of others’ posts; extends meaningful discussion by building on previous posts.

Grade Equivalent (12.5 points maximum): A = 11.5 – 12.5 points B = 10 – 11 points C = 9 – 9.5 points D = 7.5 – 8.5 points F = 0 – 7 points NUR 166SU2019 Revised/Approved: GMLevicki 5/2019

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NUR 166 NCLEX-Study Plan Grading Rubric

Narrative Essay Narrative essays describe specific experiences that changed how you felt, thought, or acted. The form of a narrative is similar to a story in that it describes how your character is feeling by "showing" through his/her actions, rather than by coming right out and "telling" your readers. However, a good narrative isn't just an entertaining story, but has a point to make, a purpose to convey. In writing a narrative essay, your purpose is not to merely tell an interesting story but to show your readers the importance and influence the experience has had on you. This experience may be used as a springboard for reflection. Submit a digital copy to Blackboard by Tuesday June 25th, 2019 by 11:59 p.m. Electronic copies will be submitted to SafeAssign (a tool used to identify plagiarism) at the discretion of the course instructor. Plagiarism is neither tolerated nor acceptable at TCL. TEN points will be deducted for each day the paper is late including weekend days. Papers with evidence of plagiarism will receive a zero. The title page should include your datatel number. Learning Outcomes By the end of the assignment, the student will: 1. Demonstrate the ability to form a clear study plan. 2. Appreciate the importance of regularly reading relevant professional journals. 3. Value the need for planning in order to achieve a desired outcome. 4. Locate research related to appropriate topics. 5. Demonstrate understanding of a Narrative writing model as it relates to current nursing practice. Paper Sections/Headings: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Introduction (This is where you state the purpose of your paper and the topics you will cover). Nursing Journey (Discuss your journey since you have been accepted in the nursing program at TCL). Lifelong Learning (Discuss the importance of continuing education and evidence-based practice in the healthcare setting as an LPN.) NCLEX-PN Study Plan (What is your current method of studying for NCLEX? How is your current method of studying helping you prepare for NCLEX? When are you planning to take NCLEX? How many questions do you plan to review daily before taking NCLEX? What are your weakness and strengths and how will these identified weaknesses and strengths affect your testing ability? How are you going to use

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your weakness and strengths to your advantage in order to be successful on NCLEX? How does reviewing the NCLEX-PN Test Plan help you study for this licensure exam? ) 5. Conclusion (Concluding content should be concise and summarize the main points of the paper. The conclusion should include the writer’s new knowledge gained from writing this paper.) 6. In all sections, explain how these experiences will help you in being successful on the NCLEX-PN and as an LPN (Relatively of Content).

Criteria

Achievement

Level

Achievement Level 1 (10 Points)

Achievement Level 2 (5 Points)

Achievement 3 (0 Points)

Writing Style

Paper is written in a narrative writing style with paragraphs. All paragraphs must be a minimum of 3 sentences.

Paper is written in a partial narrative writing style with paragraphs

Not written in a narrative writing style

Grammar

No grammar, spelling capitalization or punctuation errors throughout the paper

1-3 grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation errors throughout the paper

4 or more grammar, spelling, capitalization or punctuation errors throughout the paper

Description of Personalized Test Preparation Plan Flow of Ideas

Approximate date of testing, number of questions to be reviewed and other preparation included in paper Logical flow of ideas throughout the entire paper

1-2 required items from Achievement Level 1 omitted

All required items from Achievement Level 1 omitted

Partial logical flow of ideas throughout the paper

Rambling, unfocused response throughout the paper

Relativity of Content

Content clearly related to the main topic throughout the entire paper Correct APA format throughout the entire paper

Information is vague and does not clearly relate to the topic throughout the entire paper 1-5 APA formatting errors throughout the entire paper

Four or less sentences provided

APA Format

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6 or more APA formatting errors throughout the entire

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References

Use of Literature Reference Page Formatting of Paper

Includes at least two references from nursing journals, articles or books (other than textbooks) no more than 5 years old Literature is used to assist in analysis/application of topic No APA formatting errors noted on the reference page Typed, double spaced, 12 point Times New Roman or Calibri Font and a maximum of 3 pages in length excluding title and reference pages

Includes at least one reference from nursing journals, articles or books (other than text books) no more than 5 years old Literature is partially used to assist in analysis/application of topic 1-5 APA formatting errors noted on the reference page 1-2 criteria of formatting criteria not met throughout the entire paper

No references included

No use of literature to assist in analysis/application of topic 6 or more APA formatting errors noted on the reference page 3 or more formatting criteria not met throughout the entire paper

Paper must be reviewed by the Tutoring Center prior to submission. Documentation of proof must be submitted to Blackboard. If paper is not reviewed by the Tutoring Center prior to submission, 2 points will be deducted from overall grade. Points Earned

Total Points Earned/Grade____________

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