Faculty Syllabus

Course Description: Application of the theories, concepts, and knowledge base presented
in pre-requisite courses: RNSG 1413 & RNSG 1160, and co-requisite: RNSG 1341. Practice
at a specific clinical site (or sites), on-campus clinical simulations, and via online
experiences (case studies and simulations).
Pre-requisites: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1160
Co-requisite: RNSG 1341, PSYC 2301

Required References:
1. Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A., and Hall, A. M. (2025). Fundamentals of
nursing (12th edition). Elsevier Inc.

2. Harding, M. M., Kwong, J., Hagler, D., and Reinisch, C. (2023). Lewis’s Medical-surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems (12thedition). Elsevier Inc.
3. Zerwekh, J. & Zerwekh Garneau, A. (2023). Nursing today: Transition and trends(11
th edition). Elsevier Inc.
4. Hazard Vallerand, A. & Sanoski, C. (2025). Davis’s drug guide for nurses (19th
edition). F.A. Davis Co.
5. Mosby’s Manual of diagnostic & laboratory tests (recent edition). Elsevier Inc.
6. Makic, M.B. and Martinez-Kratz, M. (2023). Ackley and Ladwig’s nursing diagnosis
handbook: An evidence-based guide to planning care (13th edition). Elsevier Inc.
7. EHR Tutor, Simulated Electronic Charting System, Copyright © 2025, Assessment
Technologies Institute®, LLC https://my.ehrtutor.com
Recommended/Optional References:
Nursing Process reference
Carpenito, L.J. (recent edition). Nursing Diagnosis: Application to Clinical Practice.
Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott.
Doenges, M.E., Moorhouse, M.F. & Murr, A.C. (recent). Nurses Pocket Guide: Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions and Rationales. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Co.
Care Plan resources - Recent editions of the following books may be considered:

Study and Test Taking resources:
Nugent, Patricia M., Vitale & Barbara A. (recent) Test Success: Test-Taking  Techniques for Beginning Nursing Students. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis Co.

Dictionary reference
Mosby's Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions (Latest edition). St. Louis:
Mosby.

Clinical Foci:

1. Healthcare delivery system-Clinical orientation

2. Healthcare team-Organization of the nursing unit

3. Physical assessment

4. Basic skills

5. Documentation

6. Medications

7. Nursing process-Nursing care planning

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to meet the following clinical objectives:
Patient Safety Advocate
EOPSLO #1. Adheres to the safety requirements and practice setting standards and complies with mandatory reporting requirements as set forth by the Texas Nursing
Practice Act, Texas Board of Nursing Rules and other governing and accrediting agencies.
EOPSLO #2. Implements & evaluates measures to promote quality and a safe environment for all individuals, and seeks guidance when performing tasks when
appropriate or necessary.
Provider of Patient Care
EOPSLO #3. Integrates clinical reasoning skills and the nursing process, guided by evidence-based practice, as a framework for providing care for multiple individuals,
and their families, with complex health care needs involving multiple body systems in collaboration with members of the health care team.
EOPSLO #4. Develops, implements and evaluates teaching plans for individuals and their families to address disease prevention, health promotion, maintenance and
restoration.
EOPSLO #5. Accesses and manages electronic information and material resources in providing care for individuals and their families.
Member of the Health Care Team
EOPSLO #6. Utilizes nursing resources to identify and refer individuals with complex health care needs to resources that facilitate continuity of care; health
promotion, maintenance and restoration.
EOPSLO #7. Communicates and collaborates with individuals, their families and members of the health care team to plan, deliver and evaluate safe and effective
patient-centered care, in a timely manner.
EOPSLO #8. Delegates to other members of the health care team to promote safe, effective and timely care for individuals with complex health care needs involving
multiple body systems, and their families.
Member of the Profession
EOPSLO #9. Functions within the nurse’s legal scope of practice, and assumes accountability and responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to adult
individuals with complex health care needs involving multiple body systems, and their families.