Applied Concepts for Nursing Practice Fall 2019 School of Nursing & Health Professions

Course Syllabus Fall 2019 School of Nursing & Health Professions Program Name: Registered Nursing Program Course Name: Applied Concepts for Nursing Practice Course Number: NUR 203 Credits: 2 credit hours Contact Hours: 1 seminar and 7 clinical (105 total practicum hours to be completed in the last 5 weeks of the semester). NUR 203 Planned clinical hours 105 Planned lab hours 0 Combined clinical and laboratory hours 105 Instructor’s Name: Janet Pinkelman MSN, RNC-Maternal Newborn Nursing Office Hours & Location: Mondays & Wednesdays 2:30-4:30 PM, Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 PM HH 204M Campus Phone: Cell phone: 419-206-7374 Campus E-mail: Additional Contact Information: Fax: (Nursing Office Toledo Campus) Catalog Description: The course focuses on the clinical application of nursing concepts. The Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) concepts of patient centered care, evidence- based practice, teamwork and collaboration, quality improvement, safety and informatics will be applied in a practicum setting. Seminar and application activities will focus on development of professional nursing behaviors. Pre-requisites/Co-Requisites: Pre – requisites: NUR 201 Co – requisites: PHL 102, MTH 213, NUR 202 MISSION & VISION STATEMENTS Owens State Community College: MISSION The Owens Community College mission is to foster student and community success by providing high quality and affordable education that leads to rewarding careers, personal growth and regional economic strength. (Revised 2-26-19) VISION As the premier two-year college in northwest Ohio, Owens Community College will be the first choice for students seeking career credentials and university transfer, and will be recognized as an indispensable partner for businesses, educational institutions and community organizations. (Revised 2-26-19) School of Nursing and Health Professions: MISSION The School of Nursing and Health Professions prepares students to become competent healthcare professionals who provide knowledgeable, accountable and conscientious care to the communities we serve. (Revised, 7-26-17) VISION The School of Nursing and Health Professions is committed to providing an outstanding and innovative educational experience through collaboration with community partners to maximize student success. (Revised, 7-26-17) Nursing Program: MISSION The Owens Community College Nursing Programs prepare caring and compassionate nurses who provide competent care for individuals and families in a changing and diverse health environment in the communities in which we serve. (Revised, 8.16) VISION The Nursing Program’s faculty and staff are committed to providing a dynamic and interactive educational experience that incorporates caring, evidence-based practice, and a commitment to lifelong learning and service. (Revised, 8.16) General Information: For information on FERPA, Cheating and Plagiarism, Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes and Student Code of Conduct, please refer to the appropriate section of the current Owens Community College Catalog online. Course Objectives: The Course will 1. Analyze the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to make clinical judgments to deliver patient-centered care in diverse healthcare environments. 2. Assist the student to critically examine the evidence for current nursing practice utilizing technology and information management when planning patient care. 3. Compare strategies that foster effective team functioning. 4. Facilitate the student’s ability to recognize patient safety risks and intervene to promote patient safety. 5. Evaluate quality improvement measures and the impact on patient care. 6. Evaluate professional nursing behaviors that incorporate the core values of the profession while enhancing personal development and accountability. Student Learning Outcomes/Program Outcomes: The Student will 1. Integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes when using the nursing process to make clinical judgments to provide compassionate and culturally-sensitive patient-centered care. 2. Incorporate information and technology with a spirit of inquiry to support evidence-based nursing clinical judgment. 3. Function effectively in an effort to promote human flourishing as a member of the inter- professional team by collaborating and communicating with patients, support systems/families and the community. 4. Provide a caring, comforting and protective nursing environment, by consistently demonstrating nursing practice that reduces risk potential and promotes patient safety. 5. Examine data, monitor outcomes, and implement methods to improve quality of care for patients, patient support systems/families and the community. 6. Model the professional identity of the nurse as a manager of care, educator, advocate, mentor, and leader. Grading Procedure: The grading for this course (NUR 203) is pass no points (PNP)/fail no credit (FNC). 1. To receive a passing grade, the following criteria must be fulfilled: • Satisfactory completion of all homework assignments. • Punctual attendance and participation in all seminars. • Successful completion of ATI Comprehensive Predictor Testing and remediation as outlined in the ATI comprehensive testing and remediation policy. • A satisfactory score for each outcome on the NUR 203 Clinical Evaluation Tool. • A satisfactory score in all clinical behaviors on the Faculty Evaluation of Student in NUR 203. 2. Course Components for Grade Distribution ATI Comprehensive Predictor S/U Homework assignments S/U Clinical Evaluation Tool S/U Faculty Evaluation S/U ...................................CONTINUED..........................=