Additional Course
Information
Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include information regarding lab,
practicum, and clinical or other non-lecture instruction).
The following concepts are categorized as professional nursing concepts. The following concepts and their exemplars
are topics to be taught in RNSG 1126.
Clinical Judgment
Communication (covered within other concepts)
Professionalism
Teamwork & Collaboration
Ethical & Legal Practice
Safety
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Demonstrate the attributes and roles of the professional nurse.
2. Apply a systematic problem solving process for the development of clinical judgment.
3. Identify the legal-ethical parameters for professional nursing practice as related to selected exemplars.
4. Describe professional techniques in providing patient-centered care
5. Describe professional collaboration with members of the health care team.
Methods of Assessment:
Quizzes
Interactive Activities
Laboratory assignments
Examinations
Final Examination
External examination (proctored and customized for concept curriculum)
Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
Lippincott Course Point for Nursing Concepts - Customized e-book package includes Texas Nursing
Concepts and Lippincott Nursing Advisor
DocuCare (electronic medical record software)
Laptop with Windows 7 or higher
Suggested Course Maximum:
30
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach the
course.
Internet access, computer with Windows 7 or higher, LCD projector
Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or reading
assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Examinations 50-70%
Quizzes, Interactive Activities 10-20%
