VNSG-1423 Basic Nursing Skills

Takeitha Tucker
Yolanda Hall
Sandra McCrary-Marshall
Yolanda Hall
Stacy Fountain
Brenda Johnson
Gabrielle Chavira
Takeitha Tucker
Yolanda Hall
Gloria Lubenow
Takeitha Tucker
Yolanda Hall
Melissa De Los Santos
Bobby Harris

Credit Spring 2024

Section(s)

VNSG-1423-001 (77962)
LEC Tu 1:00pm - 2:15pm EVC EVC8 8307

LAB Tu 8:00am - 3:00pm EVC EVC8 8248

LEC Tu 8:00am - 9:15am EVC EVC8 8307

LEC Tu 8:00am - 10:20am EVC EVC8 8307

LEC M 8:00am - 11:00am EVC EVC9 9109

VNSG-1423-002 (77963)
LEC EVC ONL DIL

LEC Tu 1:00pm - 2:15pm EVC EVC8 8307

LEC M 2:00pm - 4:00pm EVC EVC8 8101

LAB Tu 8:00am - 3:00pm EVC EVC8 8242

LEC Tu 8:00am - 9:15am EVC EVC8 8307

LEC Tu 8:00am - 10:20am EVC EVC8 8307

Course Requirements

VNSG 1423 BASIC NURSING SKILLS (4-2-6)

Mastery of basic nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings using the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions. Use of evidence-based practice is integrated into the learning modules to provide the student with current trends in the implementation of nursing skills and to better facilitate the development of clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Course Fee: $50.00

Student Accident Insurance Fee: $1.00

Skills: P

Co-requisites: VNSG 1460.

Course Type: W/C

Readings

REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

  1. Berman, A., Snyder, S., & Frandsen, G. (2021). Kozier and Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process and Practice (11th Ed.). Prentice-Hall. ISBN: 978-0135428733
  2. Lewis, S. (2022). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems (12th Ed.). ISBN: 978-323756846
  3. Lewis, S. (2022). Sherpath for Medical-Surgical Nursing. (12th Ed.). St. Louis: Mosby: Elsevier. ISBN: 9780443110054
  4. Deglin, J. & Vallerand, A. (2023) Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses (18thed.) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. ISBN: 978-1719646406
  5. Pagana, K. & Pagana, T. (2022). Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests (7th Ed.). St. Louis: Mosby: Elsevier, ISBN: 978-0323697033
  6. Perry, A. & Potter, P. (2022) Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, Mosby, (10th Ed). St. Louis: Mosby: Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0803659049
  7. Computer access and Internet connection (DSL, LAN, or cable connection desirable). The ability to access and navigate Austin Community College’s course management system (Blackboard) for distance learning. More information about Blackboard can be found at http://irt.austincc.edu/blackboard/StudentSupport.php
  8. Nursing lab pack.

Course Subjects

Module 1: Vital Signs

Module 2: Concepts of Infection Control

Module 3: Principles of Safe Environment & Patient Handling

Module 4: Physical Assessment

Module 5: Principles of Nutrition Delivery

Module 6: Concepts of Hygiene

Module 7: Elimination

Module 8: Concepts of Fluid Balance: Intake & Output

Module 9: Principles of Diagnostic Labs

Module 10: Principles of Safe Medication Administration

Module 11: Administration of Oral and Parenteral Medication

Module 12: Concepts of Wound Care

Module 13: Concepts of Fluid & Electrolytes (Part 2)

Module 14: Preparing & Maintaining IV Infusions

Module 15: Application of Heat and Cold

Module 16: Admission and Discharge

 

 

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  1. The student is responsible for accomplishment of all behavioral objectives either through class presentation or via independent study.  Underlined phrases indicate the essential concepts present in this course.
  2. Upon completion of the course, the student will possess the basic nursing skills needed to provide care to the elderly patient by having the opportunity to:
  3. Demonstrate competence in nursing interventions and basic nursing skills by utilization and identification of the steps in the nursing process and how each step corresponds to providing nursing care. (D, II-A,B; S-7.0)}
  4. Discuss the concepts of oxygenation and tissue perfusion in relation to vital signs, while utilizing current evidence-based practice. (EPSLO: 4, D, II-A; S-30)
  5. Demonstration the application of aseptic technique concepts and application of evidence-based research in preventing the spread of infection. (EPSLO: 3 & 4, D, II-A; S-3.0)
  6. Utilize the nursing process and clinical reasoning in the application of wound care concepts. (EPSLO: 3 & 4, D, 11-A, III-B; S-7.0)
  7. Apply evidence-based practice, standards of care, and growth and development concepts in the provision and maintenance of a safe environment for patients. (EPSLO: 1, 3, & 4, D, II-B)
  8. Apply the concepts of mobility and impaired mobility in the care of the patient. (EPSLO: 2, 3, & 4, D, II-A, II-B, S-3.0)
  9. Discuss concepts of fluid and electrolytes in the care of patients. (EPSLO: 4, D, II-B; 2-7.0)
  10. Discuss diagnostics and associated nursing implications in the care of patients. (EPSLO: 1, 3, & 4; D, II-B, S-7.0)
  11. Demonstrate clinical reasoning and current evidence-based practice in the safe administration of medications through oral, alternate and parenteral routes. EPSLO: 1,3, & 4, D, II-A, II-B; S-7.0)
  12. Demonstrate, verbalize and utilize knowledge of pharmacologic principles (pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and nursing implications) as it applies to commonly used medication while applying dosage calculation concepts in the administration of medications. (EPSLO: 1, 3, & 4, D, II-B; S-7.0)
  13. Apply the concepts of growth and development, in the performance of a systematic physical assessment recognizing deviations from normal parameters. (EPSLO: 1 & 4, D, II-B, S-7.0)
  14. Discuss concepts of elimination in the care of patients. (EPSLO: 2 & 4, D, II-A; S-4.0)
  15. Discuss the delivery of basic nursing skills in a variety of healthcare settings and interdisciplinary health care team collaboration. (EPSLO: 1 & 5, D, IV-A,D; S-2.0)
  16. Discuss and demonstrate professional values in the provision of nursing care. (EPSLO: 1, 2, D, I-B, D; S-8.0)
  17. Provide safe culturally sensitive care to patients of diverse backgrounds. (SLO: 4, D, II-B; S-2.0)

VOCATIONAL NURSING END OF PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the Certificate in Vocational Nursing program, the student will be able to:

1.         Legal & Scope of Practice

Provide patient care within the legal scope of practice in accordance with the policies and procedures of the health care facility, as well as all regulatory and governing bodies.

2.         Professional Practice

Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care provided while demonstrating competency, self-directed learning, and promoting the development and practice of vocational nursing.

3.         Patient Safety

Ensure patient safety in a safe environment by implementing nursing best practices, safety protocols, and National Patient Safety Goals.

4.         Clinical Reasoning & Evidence-Based Practice

Use clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice to interpret health-related data and determine the health status and needs of culturally diverse patients within a directed and supervised scope of practice.

5.         Communication & Report

Communicate, report, and collaborate in a timely manner with the interdisciplinary health care team, including the use of technology, to provide optimal patient care, prevent errors, and support decision-making.

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Published: 03/04/2024 15:15:50