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)
Professional Health Care Concepts IV
RNSG 2138
Allied Health: Associate Degree Nursing
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Integration of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles.
Synthesizes concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidence-based practice, leadership and
management, patient-centered care, professionalism, teamwork, and collaboration through
exemplars presented in the Health Care Concepts courses. Emphasizes concept of quality
improvement and introduces health policy. Incorporates concepts into role development of the
professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach.
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RNSG 1125, RNSG 1128, RNSG 1216, RNSG 1430, RNSG 1161, RNSG 1126, RNSG 1533,
and RNSG 2362, RNSG 1137, RNSG 1538, RNSG 2363
RNSG 2539, RNSG 2360
Deborah Yancey
Digitally signed by Deborah Yancey
Date: 2017.08.04 10:41:57 -05'00'
08/04/2017
Andrea Shropshire, DNP,
MSN, RN
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DN: cn=Andrea Shropshire, DNP, MSN, RN, o=Wharton County Junior
College, ou=Associate Degree Nursing, email=shropshirea@wcjc.edu,
c=US
Date: 2018.01.22 11:34:10 -06'00'
01/22/2018
Carol J. Derkowski
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Date: 2018.03.07 09:54:49 -06'00'
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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).
The following concepts are categorized as professional nursing concepts. The
following concepts and their exemplars are topics to be taught in RNSG 2138.
Includes a laboratory component.
PROFESSIONAL CONCEPTS
Clinical Judgment
Ethical and Legal Practice
Quality Improvement
Health Policy
Professionalism
Teamwork & Collaboration
Evidence-Based Practice
Leadership & Management
Patient-Centered Care
Safety
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II. Course Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Upon successful
completion of this course, students will:
Methods of Assessment:
1. Integrate the attributes and roles of the
professional nurse into practice;
2. Use clinical reasoning and
evidence-based practice outcomes as the
basis for decision-making and
comprehensive, safe patient-centered care;
3. Integrate principles of quality
improvement and safety into nursing
practice;
4. Justify decisions based on legal-ethical
parameters for professional nursing
practice;
5. Demonstrate professional comportment;
6. Engage in effective professional
collaboration in the delivery of healthcare
for quality patient outcomes.
Quizzes
Interactive activities
Jurisprudence Certificate
Professional Portfolio
Practice assessments
Proctored assessments
Comprehensive Exit Predictor Examination
NCLEX Review course
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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. Co
urse Requirements/Grading SystemDescri
be any course specific requirements such as
research papers or reading assignments and the generalized grading format for the course.
VII. Curriculum Checklist
Acad
emic 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
Pers
onal Responsibility
WECM Course
If needed, revise the Program SCANS Matrix and Competencies Checklist.
assessment technical institute software access
Laptop - current browser as required for program software
30
wifi access, computer with current updates, LCD projector
ATI Capstone 20-40%
Quizzes, assignments, interactive activities 5-10%
Jurisprudence examination 5-20%
Professional Portfolio 5-20%
Leadership Management examination 5-20%
Comprehensive Exit Predictor Examination 25-50%
NCLEX Review course pass/fail
90-100 A
80-89 B
75-79 C
Below 75 F