VNSG-2463 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Maternal-Child and Leadership

Sandra McCrary-Marshall
Shellie Withrow
Takeitha Tucker
Yolanda Hall
Melissa De Los Santos
Jennifer Brimberry
Bobby Harris
Jennifer Hauger
Stacy Fountain
Melissa Rhatigan
Vanessa Nichols
Brenda Johnson
Melanie Polk
Sandra McCrary-Marshall
Shellie Withrow
Takeitha Tucker
Yolanda Hall
Melissa De Los Santos
Jennifer Brimberry
Bobby Harris
Jennifer Hauger
Stacy Fountain
Melissa Rhatigan
Vanessa Nichols
Brenda Johnson
Melanie Polk
Sandra McCrary-Marshall
Shellie Withrow
Takeitha Tucker
Yolanda Hall
Melissa De Los Santos
Jennifer Brimberry
Bobby Harris
Jennifer Hauger
Stacy Fountain
Melissa Rhatigan
Vanessa Nichols
Brenda Johnson
Melanie Polk
Sandra McCrary-Marshall
Shellie Withrow
Takeitha Tucker
Yolanda Hall
Melissa De Los Santos
Jennifer Brimberry
Bobby Harris
Jennifer Hauger
Stacy Fountain
Melissa Rhatigan
Vanessa Nichols
Brenda Johnson
Melanie Polk
Sandra McCrary-Marshall
Shellie Withrow
Takeitha Tucker
Yolanda Hall
Melissa De Los Santos
Jennifer Brimberry
Bobby Harris
Jennifer Hauger
Stacy Fountain
Melissa Rhatigan
Vanessa Nichols
Brenda Johnson
Melanie Polk
Sandra McCrary-Marshall
Shellie Withrow
Takeitha Tucker
Yolanda Hall
Melissa De Los Santos
Jennifer Brimberry
Bobby Harris
Jennifer Hauger
Stacy Fountain
Melissa Rhatigan
Vanessa Nichols
Brenda Johnson
Melanie Polk
Sandra McCrary-Marshall
Shellie Withrow
Takeitha Tucker
Yolanda Hall
Melissa De Los Santos
Jennifer Brimberry
Bobby Harris
Jennifer Hauger
Stacy Fountain
Melissa Rhatigan
Vanessa Nichols
Brenda Johnson
Melanie Polk
Sandra McCrary-Marshall
Shellie Withrow
Takeitha Tucker
Yolanda Hall
Melissa De Los Santos
Jennifer Brimberry
Bobby Harris
Jennifer Hauger
Stacy Fountain
Melissa Rhatigan
Vanessa Nichols
Brenda Johnson
Melanie Polk

Credit Fall 2024

Section(s)

VNSG-2463-001 (95663)
CLN EVC HOSP HOSP

CLN Th 1:00pm - 4:00pm EVC EVC8 8248

CLN W 8:00am - 2:00pm EVC EVC8 8362

CLN W 8:00am - 5:00pm EVC EVC8 8362

CLN W 8:00am - 9:00am EVC EVC8 8307

CLN F 8:00am - 12:00pm EVC EVC8 8362

CLN Th 8:00am - 12:00pm EVC EVC8 8362

CLN Th 9:00am - 12:00pm EVC EVC8 8248

CLN F 9:30am - 1:30pm EVC EVC8 8362

CLN W 9:30am - 2:00pm EVC EVC8 8362

CLN M 10:00am - 2:00pm EVC EV85 8500

CLN Th 11:00am - 1:00pm EVC EVC8 8362

CLN Th 12:00pm - 3:00pm EVC EVC9 9225

Course Requirements

VNSG 2463 Clinical-Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Maternal-Child and Leadership (4-0-16) A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. With an emphasis on clinical reasoning and caring behaviors, the student experiences the role of the vocational nurse in the obstetric and pediatric setting. Clinical experiences in a variety of health care settings provide opportunities for the student to synthesize pediatric and obstetric concepts. The vocational nursing roles of member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the healthcare team are examined as the student develops beginning leadership and management skills in a variety of healthcare settings. VNSG 2463 is a clinical course that meets an average of 16 hours a week for a total of 256 hours for the semester. Skills: P Prerequisites: VNSG 1429, VNSG 1201, and VNSG 1461. Co-requisite: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1230, and VNSG 1234. Course Type: W.

Readings

Required Text and Course Materials

  1. Berman, A., Snyder, S., & Frandsen, G. (2016). Kozier and Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process, and Practice (10th Ed.). Prentice-Hall. ISBN: 978-0133974362

 

  1. Deglin, J. & Vallerand, A. (2017) Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses (16thed.) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. ISBN: 978-0803657052

 

  1. Knecht, Patricia. (2017). Success in Practical /Vocational Nursing. From Student to Leader, (8th Edition). Elsevier ISBN: 978-0-323-35631-2

 

  1. Lewis, S. (2017). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems (10th Ed.). ISBN: 978-0323328524

 

  1. McKinney, E., James, S., Murray, S., Nelson, K., & Ashwill, J. (2018). Maternal-Child Nursing, (5th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier Saunders. ISBN: 978-0-323-40170-8

 

  1. Pagana, K. & Pagana, T. (2017). Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests (6th Ed.). St. Louis: Mosby: Elsevier, ISBN: ISBN: 978-0323446631

 

  1. Perry, A. & Potter, p. (2017) Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, Mosby, (9th Ed). St. Louis: Mosby: Elsevier. ISBN: 978-0323400695

 

  1. Venes, D. & Fenton, B. (2017). Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (23rd Ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company. ISBN: 978-0803659049

 

  1. Computer access and an 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

Course Subjects

Course Methodology

 

  1. Learning activities are listed in the course syllabus. These activities may include pre-clinical lectures, discussions, role-play, writing nursing care plans, oral presentations, demonstrations, return demonstrations, audiovisuals, reading articles, textbooks, clinical foci, patient teaching plans, and practice in simulated lab and experiences.

 

  1. Students are responsible for reading all assigned materials, participating in all learning activities, and answering all objectives. The student is responsible for all material presented in the pre-clinical class and post conferences

Learning activities will require students to access and utilize Blackboard for instructions, submitting assignments, and collaboration.  Information about computer lab availability will be provided

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

Course Learning Outcomes

Throughout the syllabus, course objectives may be highlighted with an “SLO, D, or S.” “SLO” denotes objectives which Vocational Nursing students will meet upon completion of the program. “D” denotes objectives that meet Differentiated Essential Competencies (DECs).  “S” denotes objectives that meet SCANS competencies.  Essential Competencies of Graduates of Texas Vocational Nursing Educational programs and SCANS competencies can be obtained in the VNG Student Handbook from this link. Additional DECs information can be obtained from DECS. Additional SCANS information can be obtained from this link  

 

Course Objectives

The student is responsible for accomplishment of all behavioral objectives either through presentation or via independent study.  Underlined phrases indicate the essential concepts present in this course. Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

 

  1. Identify, collect, process, and manage data in the delivery of patient care and in support of nursing practice and education. (E 5; D II-B, C, F; S 3)

 

  1. Function within the nurse's ethical and legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the employing health care institution or practice setting. (E 1; D I-A, II-E; S 4, 8)

 

  1. Demonstrate a culture of safety as defined by the Texas Nursing Practice Act, the Texas Board of Nursing Rules, and facility policy during all aspects of care. (E 3; D II-D, III-A, B; S 1, 4, 6, 7, 8)

 

  1. Demonstrate interpersonal and teamwork skills. (E 5; D I-C, IV-A, D; S 2, 6, 7, 8)

 

  1. Provide safe, effective care for patient and their families within the scope and role of the student vocational nurse. (E 2, 3, 4 ; D II-D, E, III-A,  IV-B, C, G; S 1, 2, 6, 7, 8)

 

  1. Contrast and compare the role of the vocational nurse in the areas of acute care, obstetrics, pediatrics and a variety of community settings. (E 1, 2, ; D I-C, S 2, 4)

 

  1. Document concise, relevant information on the patient’s record. (E 5; D IV-E; S 3, 6, 7)

 

  1. Utilize therapeutic communication skills to facilitate effective interactions with children, adolescents, and the child-bearing family. (E 5; D IV-A;  S 2, 3, 6, 7, 8)

 

  1. Manage time effectively during the administration of patient care. (E 2; D III-B, IV-D; S 1, 2)

 

  1. Demonstrate professional values and responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develop insight through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning. (E 2; D I-D; S 8).

 

  1. Demonstrate caring behaviors in the delivery of care to assigned clients and their families. (E 2, 4; D II-D; S 8)

 

  1. Discuss the implementation of emergency measures for assigned clinical sites. (E 1, 5; D III-B; S 4, 5, 7)

 

  1. Implement appropriate health teaching to promote health care practices of patients. (E 4; D II-G; S 2, 7, 8)

 

  1. Assist in the coordination of human, information and material resources in providing care for assigned patients and their families and implement cost containment measures in direct patient care. (E 1, 4, 5; D II-H; S 1, 2, 6, 7, 8)

 

  • Apply beginning leadership/management skills within selected systems of health care delivery in nursing (E 1, 2; D IV-F, G; S 2, 4)

 

  1. Demonstrate competence in nursing interventions while administering care to assigned patients. (E 1, 2, 3, 4; D II-D, E; III-D; S 1,2 ,4, 6 ,7, 8)

 

  1. Apply principles of growth and development and nutrition in providing care to patients and their families. (E 4; D II-D; S 3, 7)

 

  1. Provide culturally competent nursing care to diverse populations within the healthcare setting. (E 4; D II-B; S 2, 3, 6, 7, 8)

 

  1. Use current technology and informatics to enhance communication, support decision making, and promote improvement of patient care. (E 4, 5; D IV-E; S 5)

 

  1. Use clinical reasoning and established evidence-based practice within the nursing process as the basis for decision making in nursing practice. (E 4; D II-A, D; III-B, C; S-2, 3, 6, 7)

 

  1. Determine priorities of care to meet the needs of patients and their families in multiple assignment situations (E 4, 5; D II-A, F; III-C; S 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8)

 

  1. Accept and makes assignments that take into consideration patient safety and organizational policy. (E 1, 2; D III-F; S 2, 3, 4, 7)

 

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Published: 09/30/2024 18:37:56