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Administrative Master Syllabus
Course
Information
Course Title
Health Care Concepts IV
Course Prefix, Num. and Title
RNSG 2539
Division
Allied Health
Department
Associate Degree Nursing
Course Type
WECM Course
Course Catalog Description
In-depth coverage of advanced health care concepts with nursing application through
selected exemplars. Concepts include: cognition, immunity, clotting, fluid and
electrolyte balance, gas exchange, metabolism, nutrition, perfusion, tissue integrity,
and interpersonal relationships. Continuing development of clinical judgment with
integration of all health care concepts. This course lends itself to a concept-based
approach. A minimum grade of "C" is required to pass this course.
Pre-Requisites
RNSG 1128 RNSG 1430, RNSG 1125, RNSG 1216, RNSG 1161, 1533, 2362, 1126, 1137,
1538, 2363.
Co-Requisites
RNSG 2360 and RNSG 2138
Semester Credit
Hours
Total Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours:
Lab/Other Hours
5:4:4
Equated Pay Hours
6
Lab/Other Hours Breakdown: Lab Hours
4
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 12:31:29 -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 12:31:40 -05'00'
Carol Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol Derkowski
Date: 2020.07.16 10:04:02 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.07.21 10:37:52 -05'00'
Paul J. Quinn
Digitally signed by Paul J. Quinn
Date: 2020.07.21 10:38:11 -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).
The following concepts are categorized as professional nursing concepts. The following concepts and their exemplars
are topics to be taught in RNSG 2539
Health Care Concepts- Biophysical
Perfusion /Fluid and electrolyte balance
Clotting
Gas Exchange /Acid Base Balance
Comfort
Immunity
Tissue Integrity
Nutrition/ Metabolism
Health Care Concepts- Psych sociocultural
Interpersonal Relationships
Cognition
Course Learning Outcomes:
Learning Outcomes – Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
1. Utilize a systematic process to analyze selected health care concepts for diverse patients across the lifespan.
2. Describe nursing management for selected advance health care concepts.
3. Apply the learned concepts to other concepts or exemplars and a variety of health care situations
4. Describe the interrelatedness between health care concepts to assist in developing clinical judgment.
Methods of Assessment:
Quizzes
Interactive Activities
Laboratory assignments
Examinations
Final Examination
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)
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
Course Requirements/Grading System: Describe any course specific requirements such as research papers or
reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
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Examinations 50-80%
Quizzes, Interactive Activities 5-15%%
Final Examination 10-20%
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