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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course
Information
Course Title
Professional Nursing Competencies
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
RNSG 1216
Division
Allied Health
Department
Associate Degree Nursing
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
Development of professional nursing competencies in the care of diverse patients
throughout the lifespan. Emphasizes psychomotor skills and clinical reasoning in the
performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of: clinical judgment,
comfort, elimination, fluid and electrolytes, nutrition, gas exchange, safety, functional
ability, immunity, metabolism, mobility, and tissue integrity. Includes health
assessment and medication administration. This course lends itself to a concept-
based approach. A minimum grade of “C” is required to pass the course.
Pre-Requisites
Admission to Associate Degree Nursing program
Co-Requisites
RNSG 1125, RNSG 1430, RNSG 1128, RNSG 1161
Semester Credit
Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
2:0:8
Equated Pay Hours
4
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
8
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Clinical Hours
0
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Practicum Hours
0
Other Hours Breakdown
0
Approval
Signatures
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Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
Andrea Shropshire DNP, MSN, RN
Digitally signed by Andrea Shropshire DNP, MSN, RN
DN: cn=Andrea Shropshire DNP, MSN, RN, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Associate Degree Nursing, email=shropshirea@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.07.15 12:27:23 -05'00'
Andrea Shropshire DNP, MSN, RN
Digitally signed by Andrea Shropshire DNP, MSN, RN
DN: cn=Andrea Shropshire DNP, MSN, RN, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Associate Degree Nursing, email=shropshirea@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2020.07.15 12:27:33 -05'00'
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.07.16 10:00:27 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.07.21 10:31:39 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.07.21 10:31:58 -05'00'
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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).
PART 1: BASIC SKILLS
1. Immunity & Safety
2. Thermoregulation
3. Perfusion & Gas Exchange
4. Mobility & Safety
5. Comfort
6. Elimination & Nutrition
7. Tissue Integrity
PART 2: ADVANCED SKILLS
1. Safety
2. Clinical Judgment - Assessment
3. Patient Education
4. Nutrition
5. Elimination
6. Tissue Integrity
7. Medication Safety
8. Fluids & Electrolytes
9. Gas Exchange
10. Clinical Judgement
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
Upon completion of this course the student will:
1. Apply concepts and principles necessary for the performance of professional nursing skills across the lifespan.
2. Demonstrate competency/clinical reasoning in the performance of professional nursing skills.
3. Demonstrate a complete head to toe and a focused health assessment.
4. Demonstrate safe medication administration.
Methods of Assessment:
Homework, skills, modules
Quizzes, exams, simulation
Skill competency check-offs
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
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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
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
Medical terminology Exam/Lab Values/Vital signs values 20-30%
Medication Exam
Lab assignments/Quizzes
Vital Signs 30-80%
Physical Assessment
Foley Catheter
Medication Administration
Total 100%
90-100 A
80-89 B
75-79 C
Below 75 F
Curriculum Checklist:
Administrative General Education Course (from ACGM, but not in WCJC Core) – No additional documents
needed.
Administrative WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
Personal Responsibility
WECM Course -If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist