Galen College of Nursing
Course Syllabus
Course Information:
Course Name Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing
Course Number NUR 257
Course Section Number 01D02
Quarter Credit Hours 6 Quarter Credit Hours: [3 theory; 1 lab; 2 clinical]
Contact Hours Twelve weeks: [36 theory; 24 lab; 72 clinical]
Prerequisites NUR 230 or NUR 231
Co-requisites n/a
Course Location See Student Self Service for information. Select Academics > Schedule.
Times and locations are subject to change.
Course Meeting Days/Times
Engaged lectures, seminars, multimedia, internet, textbooks, written
Methods of Instruction assignments, small group work, and faculty-supervised learning
laboratory practice.
Faculty reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this course
Changes to Syllabus syllabus. Learners will be notified in writing of any changes in a timely
fashion.
Faculty Information:
Faculty Joy Duguid MSN Ed., RN, CCRN
Office Location 3rd Floor; Terra Crossing Formatted: Superscript
Office Hours Thursdays 1300 – 1530; and by appointment
Phone Number(s) 502-813-4747
Email Address
Course Catalog Description:
This course focuses on the care of patients experiencing chronic disruptions in health. Gerontology, principles
of chronic health disorders and nursing care of the aging will be explored in a variety of healthcare settings.
Learners will study concepts of the nursing care of patients and families experiencing chronic illness and pain
as well as patients and families experiencing the grieving process. In addition, emphasis will be provided on
the role of the registered nurse in health promotion, rehabilitation, maintenance, and restoration of health of
individuals and families across the life span. Clinical experiences offer learners the opportunity to use
established professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices to provide safe, patient-
centered care in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed upon the physical and developmental
needs of the older adult.
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 257 Syllabus Template – Version 3.8 1
,Textbooks & Resources:
Touhy. T. A. & Jett K. F. (2022). Ebersole And Hess' Gerontological Nursing
& Healthy Aging, (6th Edition). Elsevier
ISBN-13: 9780323698030
Ignatavicius, D. D., Workman, M. L., Rebar, C. R., & Heimgartner, N. M.
Required Textbook(s) (2021). Medical-surgical nursing: Concepts
for interprofessional collaborative care (10th ed.). Elsevier.
ISBN-13: 9780323612425
Silvestri, L. A., & Silvestri, A. E. (2023). Saunders comprehensive review for
the NCLEX-RN® examination (9th ed.). Elsevier. 9780323795302
Harding, M., & Snyder, J., (2020). Clinical reasoning cases in nursing (7th
ed.). Elsevier.
ISBN-139780323527361
Horntvedt, T. (2023). Dimensional analysis: Calculating dosage safely (3rd
Recommended Textbook(s)
ed.). F.A. Davis.
ISBN-13: 9781719646284
Vallerand, A. H., & Sanoski, C. A. (n.d.). Davis’s drug guide for nurses (Current
ed.). F. A. Davis.
Additional Information:
Student Portal https://my.galencollege.edu/
Galen Website www.galencollege.edu
For a current edition of the Student Catalog students may visit either the
Student Catalog
Galen website or the myGalen student portal.
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Courses are augmented on the web utilizing the Canvas Learning
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Web-Enhanced Access
through this network. https://classroom.galencollege.edu. This network
will also provide access to student course grades, a means to submit
assignments, and handouts the faculty may post for you.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs):
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,1. Safe, Patient-Centered Care – Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice
while managing multiple patients.
2. Caring Behaviors – Integrate caring behaviors when managing nursing care for diverse patients, families,
and communities.
3. Communication – Integrate effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision
making while managing patient care.
4. Clinical Judgment – Incorporate clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when managing patient
care.
5. Collaboration – Participate in collaborative relationships to improve patient outcomes when managing
nursing care for diverse patients, families, and communities.
6. Leadership – Integrate leadership skills in a variety of healthcare settings when managing care for
diverse patient populations.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs):
1. Demonstrate safe patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice for patients with chronic
or age-related problems. (PSLO 1)
2. Demonstrate caring behaviors when providing nursing care for patients with chronic or age-related
problems. (PSLO 2)
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision making when caring
for patients with chronic or age-related problems. (PSLO 3)
4. Apply clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when providing care to patients with chronic or age-
related problems. (PSLO 4)
5. Determine collaborative relationships needed to provide and improve patient care for patients with
chronic or age-related problems. (PSLO 5)
6. Develop leadership skills required to provide care for patients with, chronic or age-related problems.
(PSLO 6)
Course Requirements:
1. Achieve a minimum cumulative course average of 74%.
2. Achieve a score of at least 90% on the dosage calculation test.
3. Achieve a “Satisfactory” on each lab reflective journal.
4. Achieve a “Pass” on the teaching plan in clinical.
5. Achieve a “Satisfactory” on the SPICES Assessment and Reflection in clinical.
6. Achieve a “Pass” on the final two clinical packets.
7. Achieve a “Satisfactory” on the clinical evaluation.
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 257 Syllabus Template – Version 3.8 3
, Final Course Grade Determination & Exam/Assignment Schedule:
Unit/Week
Theory Weight Date Administered
Administered
Exam 1 25% 3 For exam dates:
Exam 2 25% 6 https://colss-
prod.ec.galencollege.ed
Exam 3 25% 9 u/Student
Final Exam 4 25% 11/12 Go to: Academics ->
Schedule.
Total 100%
Learners much achieve a minimum cumulative course average of 74% to pass the course.
Laboratory Dosage Unit/Week
Requirement Date Administered
Calculation Test Administered
Attempt 1: 2 Attempt 1: As assigned
Dosage Calculation Test Pass / Fail Attempt 2: 5 Attempt 2: As needed
(Pass = 90%)
Attempt 3: 10 Attempt 3: As needed
Learners must achieve a score of at least 90% within three attempts to meet the requirements and pass the course.
Laboratory Written
Requirement Unit/Week Due Date Due
Assignments
End of Week 5
Lab Reflective Journal 2 Day 7 11:59 ET
End of Week 10
Learners must “Pass” each written assignment to meet the requirements and pass the course.
Clinical Packets Requirement Unit/Week Due Date Due
Pass/Fail
Completed every week as
Clinical Packet (2) As Assigned As Assigned
assigned. Final two (2) must
be satisfactory or better.
Clinical Written
Requirement Unit/Week Due Date Due
Assignments
Teaching Plan (1) Pass/Fail As Assigned As Assigned
SPICES Assessment and Pass/Fail
As Assigned As Assigned
Reflection (1) (Pass = 74 %)
Clinical – Evaluation Requirement Unit/Week Due Date Due
Satisfactory (S) /
Clinical Evaluation As Assigned As Assigned
Unsatisfactory (U)
Learners must “Pass” each written assignment and achieve a satisfactory (“S”) in the clinical evaluation to meet the
requirements and pass the course.
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Course Syllabus
Course Information:
Course Name Concepts of Aging and Chronic Illness in Nursing
Course Number NUR 257
Course Section Number 01D02
Quarter Credit Hours 6 Quarter Credit Hours: [3 theory; 1 lab; 2 clinical]
Contact Hours Twelve weeks: [36 theory; 24 lab; 72 clinical]
Prerequisites NUR 230 or NUR 231
Co-requisites n/a
Course Location See Student Self Service for information. Select Academics > Schedule.
Times and locations are subject to change.
Course Meeting Days/Times
Engaged lectures, seminars, multimedia, internet, textbooks, written
Methods of Instruction assignments, small group work, and faculty-supervised learning
laboratory practice.
Faculty reserves the right to make changes as necessary to this course
Changes to Syllabus syllabus. Learners will be notified in writing of any changes in a timely
fashion.
Faculty Information:
Faculty Joy Duguid MSN Ed., RN, CCRN
Office Location 3rd Floor; Terra Crossing Formatted: Superscript
Office Hours Thursdays 1300 – 1530; and by appointment
Phone Number(s) 502-813-4747
Email Address
Course Catalog Description:
This course focuses on the care of patients experiencing chronic disruptions in health. Gerontology, principles
of chronic health disorders and nursing care of the aging will be explored in a variety of healthcare settings.
Learners will study concepts of the nursing care of patients and families experiencing chronic illness and pain
as well as patients and families experiencing the grieving process. In addition, emphasis will be provided on
the role of the registered nurse in health promotion, rehabilitation, maintenance, and restoration of health of
individuals and families across the life span. Clinical experiences offer learners the opportunity to use
established professional standards, guidelines, competencies, and best practices to provide safe, patient-
centered care in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasis is placed upon the physical and developmental
needs of the older adult.
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 257 Syllabus Template – Version 3.8 1
,Textbooks & Resources:
Touhy. T. A. & Jett K. F. (2022). Ebersole And Hess' Gerontological Nursing
& Healthy Aging, (6th Edition). Elsevier
ISBN-13: 9780323698030
Ignatavicius, D. D., Workman, M. L., Rebar, C. R., & Heimgartner, N. M.
Required Textbook(s) (2021). Medical-surgical nursing: Concepts
for interprofessional collaborative care (10th ed.). Elsevier.
ISBN-13: 9780323612425
Silvestri, L. A., & Silvestri, A. E. (2023). Saunders comprehensive review for
the NCLEX-RN® examination (9th ed.). Elsevier. 9780323795302
Harding, M., & Snyder, J., (2020). Clinical reasoning cases in nursing (7th
ed.). Elsevier.
ISBN-139780323527361
Horntvedt, T. (2023). Dimensional analysis: Calculating dosage safely (3rd
Recommended Textbook(s)
ed.). F.A. Davis.
ISBN-13: 9781719646284
Vallerand, A. H., & Sanoski, C. A. (n.d.). Davis’s drug guide for nurses (Current
ed.). F. A. Davis.
Additional Information:
Student Portal https://my.galencollege.edu/
Galen Website www.galencollege.edu
For a current edition of the Student Catalog students may visit either the
Student Catalog
Galen website or the myGalen student portal.
For 24/7 technical support with Canvas, you can contact our Canvas
Helpdesk:
- If you are already logged in to Canvas, press the “Help” button on the
bottom left of the screen and make your selection (Phone, Support
Ticket, Chat).
Canvas 24/7 Help Line - If you are not logged in to Canvas, you can access the same support
options with the following information:
• By Telephone: (855) 680-0125
• By support ticket: http://help.instructure.com
• By chat:
https://cases.canvaslms.com/liveagentchat?chattype=student
• By email:
Courses are augmented on the web utilizing the Canvas Learning
Management System. On the first day of class, students will be oriented to
the learning system. Students will access the course syllabus and content
Web-Enhanced Access
through this network. https://classroom.galencollege.edu. This network
will also provide access to student course grades, a means to submit
assignments, and handouts the faculty may post for you.
Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs):
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 257 Syllabus Template – Version 3.8 2
,1. Safe, Patient-Centered Care – Provide safe, patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice
while managing multiple patients.
2. Caring Behaviors – Integrate caring behaviors when managing nursing care for diverse patients, families,
and communities.
3. Communication – Integrate effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision
making while managing patient care.
4. Clinical Judgment – Incorporate clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when managing patient
care.
5. Collaboration – Participate in collaborative relationships to improve patient outcomes when managing
nursing care for diverse patients, families, and communities.
6. Leadership – Integrate leadership skills in a variety of healthcare settings when managing care for
diverse patient populations.
Course Student Learning Outcomes (CSLOs):
1. Demonstrate safe patient-centered nursing care using evidence-based practice for patients with chronic
or age-related problems. (PSLO 1)
2. Demonstrate caring behaviors when providing nursing care for patients with chronic or age-related
problems. (PSLO 2)
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills to promote safety and support decision making when caring
for patients with chronic or age-related problems. (PSLO 3)
4. Apply clinical judgment to ensure quality outcomes when providing care to patients with chronic or age-
related problems. (PSLO 4)
5. Determine collaborative relationships needed to provide and improve patient care for patients with
chronic or age-related problems. (PSLO 5)
6. Develop leadership skills required to provide care for patients with, chronic or age-related problems.
(PSLO 6)
Course Requirements:
1. Achieve a minimum cumulative course average of 74%.
2. Achieve a score of at least 90% on the dosage calculation test.
3. Achieve a “Satisfactory” on each lab reflective journal.
4. Achieve a “Pass” on the teaching plan in clinical.
5. Achieve a “Satisfactory” on the SPICES Assessment and Reflection in clinical.
6. Achieve a “Pass” on the final two clinical packets.
7. Achieve a “Satisfactory” on the clinical evaluation.
Galen College of Nursing – NUR 257 Syllabus Template – Version 3.8 3
, Final Course Grade Determination & Exam/Assignment Schedule:
Unit/Week
Theory Weight Date Administered
Administered
Exam 1 25% 3 For exam dates:
Exam 2 25% 6 https://colss-
prod.ec.galencollege.ed
Exam 3 25% 9 u/Student
Final Exam 4 25% 11/12 Go to: Academics ->
Schedule.
Total 100%
Learners much achieve a minimum cumulative course average of 74% to pass the course.
Laboratory Dosage Unit/Week
Requirement Date Administered
Calculation Test Administered
Attempt 1: 2 Attempt 1: As assigned
Dosage Calculation Test Pass / Fail Attempt 2: 5 Attempt 2: As needed
(Pass = 90%)
Attempt 3: 10 Attempt 3: As needed
Learners must achieve a score of at least 90% within three attempts to meet the requirements and pass the course.
Laboratory Written
Requirement Unit/Week Due Date Due
Assignments
End of Week 5
Lab Reflective Journal 2 Day 7 11:59 ET
End of Week 10
Learners must “Pass” each written assignment to meet the requirements and pass the course.
Clinical Packets Requirement Unit/Week Due Date Due
Pass/Fail
Completed every week as
Clinical Packet (2) As Assigned As Assigned
assigned. Final two (2) must
be satisfactory or better.
Clinical Written
Requirement Unit/Week Due Date Due
Assignments
Teaching Plan (1) Pass/Fail As Assigned As Assigned
SPICES Assessment and Pass/Fail
As Assigned As Assigned
Reflection (1) (Pass = 74 %)
Clinical – Evaluation Requirement Unit/Week Due Date Due
Satisfactory (S) /
Clinical Evaluation As Assigned As Assigned
Unsatisfactory (U)
Learners must “Pass” each written assignment and achieve a satisfactory (“S”) in the clinical evaluation to meet the
requirements and pass the course.
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