Administrative Master Syllabus
Administrative Master Syllabus
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Purpose: It is the intention of this Administrative Master Syllabus to provide a general description of the course, outline the
required elements of the course and to lay the foundation for course assessment for the improvement of student learning, as
specified by the faculty of Wharton County Junior College, regardless of who teaches the course, the timeframe by which it
is instructed, or the instructional method by which the course is delivered. It is not intended to restrict the manner by which
an individual faculty member teaches the course but to be an administrative tool to aid in the improvement of instruction.
Course Title:
Course Prefix & Number:
Division & Department:
Course Type
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM, but not WCJC Core)
Academic WCJC Core Course
WECM Course
This course is a Special Topics or Unique Needs Course.
Semester Credit Hours (SCH): Lecture Hours: Lab/Other Hours _____:_____:_____
Equated Pay Hours:_____
Catalog Course Description:
Pre-Requisites:
Co-Requisites:
Signature Date
Prepared by:
Department Head:
Division Chair:
Dean/VPI:
Approved by CIR:
List Lab/
Other Hours
Lab Hours
Clinical Hours
Practicum Hours
Other (List)
Transition to Professional Nursing Competencies
RNSG 1118
Allied Health: Associate Degree Nursing
1
0
2
Transition to professional nursing competencies in the care of patients throughout the lifespan.
Validates proficiency in 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 this course.
4
Admission to Concept-Based Transition to Nursing Practice Program
RNSG 1324, RNSG 1128, RNSG 1162
Deborah Yancey
Digitally signed by Deborah Yancey
DN: cn=Deborah Yancey, o=WCJC, ou=ADN,
email=deborahy@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.02.26 10:37:59 -06'00'
02/26/2016
Deborah Yancey
Digitally signed by Deborah Yancey
DN: cn=Deborah Yancey, o=WCJC, ou=ADN,
email=deborahy@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.02.26 10:39:47 -06'00'
02/26/2016
Carol J. Derkowski
Digitally signed by Carol J. Derkowski
Date: 2016.02.26 11:10:14 -06'00'
2/26/16
Leigh Ann Collins
Digitally signed by Leigh Ann Collins
DN: cn=Leigh Ann Collins, o=Wharton County Junior College,
ou=Vice President of Instruction, email=lacollins@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.07.07 09:20:41 -05'00'
7-7-16
Tracy Emmons
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DN: cn=Tracy Emmons, o=WCJC, ou=Instructional
Assessment, email=emmonst@wcjc.edu, c=US
Date: 2016.06.28 09:21:32 -05'00'
6/27/16
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Administrative Master Syllabus
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I. Topical Outline: Each offering of this course must include the following topics (be sure to include
information regarding lab, practicum, clinical, or other non-lecture instruction).
Skills are categorized as basic and advanced skills. Skills are practiced in laboratory
setting with supervision. Successful competency checkoffs are mandatory for
selected skills.
Basic Skills
Immunity & Safety
Perfusion & Gas Exchange
Comfort
Integrity
Thermoregulation
Mobility & Safety
Elimination & Nutrition
Advanced Skills
Clinical Judgement - Assessment
Patient Education
Elimination
Tissue Integrity
Fluids & Electrolytes
Diagnostic Tests
Nutrition
Urinary
Medication Safety
Gas Exchange/Suctioning
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
1. Apply concepts and principles necessary
for the performance of professional nursing
skills across the lifespan;
2. Demonstrate clinical reasoning in the
performance of safe professional nursing
skills;
3. Demonstrate a comprehensive head to
toe and a focused health assessment;
4. Demonstrate proficiency in safe
medication administration
Lab Component 1
Lab assignment
Medication Administration Examinations
Lab Component 2 Check-offs
Lab Component 3 – Simulation
Simulation scenarios
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III. Required text(s), optional text(s) and/or materials to be supplied by the student:
IV. Suggested course maximum: ________
V.
List any specific or physical requirements beyond a typical classroom required to teach
the course.
VI
. Course Requirements/Grading SystemDes
cribe any course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
VII. Curriculum Checklist
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM-but not in WCJC core)
No additional documentation needed.
Academic WCJC Core Course. Attach the Core Curriculum Review Forms.
Critical Thinking
Communication
Empirical & Quantitative Skills
Teamwork
Social Responsibility
P
ersonal Responsibility
WECM Course
If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
Required
Lippincott Course Point for Nursing Concepts - Customized e-book package includes Texas Nursing Concepts and Lippincott Nursing Advisor
Docucare (electronic medical record software) – one year access
Laptop with Windows 7 or higher
Recommended
IPad for clinical use
10
Internet access, computer with Windows 7 or higher, LCD projector
Lab Component 1 lab assignments / exams (35%)
Lab Component 2 Check-offs (55%)
Lab Component 3 – Simulation (10%)
Simulation scenarios
A= 90-100,
B = 80-89,
C = 75-79,
D =65-74,
F = 0-64