Course Code:
NUR2243C

Credit Hours:
11

Effective beginning:
2023-24

Sections:
001

Course Description:
This course is designed to provide information to assist the student in acquiring the knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective care for clients with advanced medical and/or surgical problems. This course builds upon material previously presented in Adult Nursing I. The nursing process will be a guide for the student to utilize critical thinking skills to promote or restore the health of clients within a holistic framework. Clinical experience is provided in acute care setting and/or specialty care areas. Observational time may be scheduled to enhance learning experiences.

Instructors:

Dr. Chastity R. Duke, Ed.D, MSN, RN
dukec@chipola.edu
Office: Q-220

Assignment/course outline:

See the First Day Handout and Course Schedule for individual instructor assignment schedule.

Discipline-level learning outcomes:

Professional standards that guide the student learning outcomes include the following sources: Healthy People 2020, National Patient Safety Goals, and ACEN standards.

N1. Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication within a variety of health care contexts.

N2. Provide patient-centered nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings to a diverse patient population.

N3. Demonstrate clinical judgement in the delivery of nursing care in a variety of healthcare settings.

N4. Demonstrate use of information and technology for nursing care.

N5. Will demonstrate professional practice as defined by the State Board of Nursing Scope for Practice for the registered nurse.

Professional Standards:

Healthy People 2030

National Patient Safety Goals

ACEN Standards

Course-level learning outcomes:

Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:

The instructor will:

• Assign textbook readings.
• Lead lecture and class discussion.
• Invite guest speakers on occasion to reinforce course content.
• Provide further appropriate supplementary materials that align with the material presented in the textbook and content covered in class.
• Use other teaching strategies, including separating students into cooperative groups to examine course content, class presentations, etc.
• Design further assignments (quizzes, discussion boards etc.) to help students engage with the course material.
• Schedule simulation days to enhance course content.
• Coordinate preceptorship experience and assign individual students to an appropriate clinical facility and preceptor.
• Oversee and evaluate assigned students in the preceptorship experience.
• Provide timely feedback on assignments.
• Hold weekly virtual office hours to address further questions and student needs outside of class time.
• Be available to students via office telephone, Canvas email, and appointments as necessary and according duty schedule.

The students will:

• Arrive to class on time and in proper dress code.
• Ensure all clinical requirements (immunizations, certifications, etc.) are current and uploaded to CastleBranch.
• Engage in assigned readings and participate respectfully in class discussion.
• Participate in scheduled simulations experiences.
• Complete the required preceptorship experience and submit all related documentation.
• Complete all quizzes and discussion assignments according to the posted course schedule.
• Review and read all feedback provided by instructor for improvement purposes.
• Complete and submit all unit exams and the final exam according to the course schedule.
• Review and read all feedback provided by instructor for improvement purposes.
• Communicate with instructor regarding needed clarification and questions.