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LPN Option
I. Course Prefix/Number: NUR 151
Course Name: LPN Option
Credits: 5(3 lecture: 6 lab)
II. Prerequisite
Completion of NUR 105, NUR 106, NUR 108 and concurrent general education and support courses, all with minimum grades of C.
III. Course (Catalog) Description
Course emphasizes the
role of the LPN. Content includes legal & ethical responsibilities in the
care of the client with selected health concerns. Course must be completed by the student
entering the program with the intent to meet eligibility requirements to take
the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.
IV. Learning Objectives
Upon completion of
the course the student is prepared to:
1. Discuss the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse within the health care team.
2. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills that assist the pediatric and adult client cope with alterations in health.
3. Demonstrate the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse in applying the nursing process to the care of children and adult clients.
4. Assist in health related teaching of adults and children.
5. Demonstrate caring and respect towards clients taking into account cultural diversity.
6. Demonstrate accountability in nursing practice.
7. Identify potential ethical issues in clinical situations.
8. Utilize specific technology as part of the learning process.
1. Discuss the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse within the health care team.
2. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills that assist the pediatric and adult client cope with alterations in health.
3. Demonstrate the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse in applying the nursing process to the care of children and adult clients.
4. Assist in health related teaching of adults and children.
5. Demonstrate caring and respect towards clients taking into account cultural diversity.
6. Demonstrate accountability in nursing practice.
7. Identify potential ethical issues in clinical situations.
8. Utilize specific technology as part of the learning process.
V. Academic Integrity
Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity
and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.
There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
VI. Sequence of Topics
I. The
Role of the Practical Nurse
II. The Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse in Caring for Clients with Selected Health Concerns
A. Metabolic and nutritional disorders
B. Hepatic/biliary disorders
C. Respiratory
D. Cardiovascular
E. Renal
F. Musculoskeletal
G. Neurological
H. Gastrointestinal
II. The Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse in Caring for Clients with Selected Health Concerns
A. Metabolic and nutritional disorders
B. Hepatic/biliary disorders
C. Respiratory
D. Cardiovascular
E. Renal
F. Musculoskeletal
G. Neurological
H. Gastrointestinal
VII. Methods of Instruction
Lecture, discussion, laboratory practice, audiovisuals, role playing<
Assisted Instruction
Demonstration, guidance of student practice, supervised client care
Clinical pre- and post-conferences
Assisted Instruction
Demonstration, guidance of student practice, supervised client care
Clinical pre- and post-conferences
VIII. Course Practices Required
A. Readings as assigned by faculty
B. Care plans
C. Clinical: Supervised client care, pre/post conference
B. Care plans
C. Clinical: Supervised client care, pre/post conference
IX. Instructional Materials
Selected by course faculty.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
The
student must receive the required grades of C in theory and Satisfactory in
clinical to pass NUR 151.
A. Theory:
4 Quizzes
2 exams
Standardized LPN Comprehensive Achievement Test (Must score at or above the 40
percentile to meet requirements for the NCLEX-PN.)
B. Clinical:
Clinical performance is evaluated on the basis of established criteria:
- weekly progress reports for each student
- final clinical performance evaluation
- assigned written work
Students receive a grade of satisfactory or unsatisfactory at the end of the semester.
A. Theory:
4 Quizzes
2 exams
Standardized LPN Comprehensive Achievement Test (Must score at or above the 40
percentile to meet requirements for the NCLEX-PN.)
B. Clinical:
Clinical performance is evaluated on the basis of established criteria:
- weekly progress reports for each student
- final clinical performance evaluation
- assigned written work
Students receive a grade of satisfactory or unsatisfactory at the end of the semester.
XI. Other Course Information
A. Students are expected to attend all
scheduled campus nursing classes, on-campus college laboratory sessions and
clinical practicums. Client Care requirements demand that all students must be
on time for clinical experience. Absence
from clinical experience will affect a student's ability to meet course
objectives and can result in failure in the course. (See ADN Guidelines for
Clinical Absence Policy).
B. Class Policy on:
Make-up of Exams:
Periodic pre-scheduled examinations shall be given throughout the semester. Anyone who misses an exam may be allowed, at the discretion of the instructor, to take the test at a later date
(See ADN Guidelines Grading Policy for further information concerning make-up of exams.)
Incomplete Grades: See College Catalog
Late Assignments:
Written work is a requirement of the course. Failure to submit completed written assignments constitutes an unsatisfactory grade in the course unless arrangements have been made with the instructor
C. Support Services:
Learning Center
Computer-assisted Instruction
Instructional Media Services
Enrollment Management - Enrollment, registration, evaluation and record keeping
Office of Research - Surveys and reports
Health Services - health forms, physicals, and medical tests
Bookstore - textbooks
Advising
College Advancement - Publications and Marketing
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
Oakton Community College recognizes the broad diversity of religious beliefs of its constituencies. The College has embraced a practice of shared responsibility in the event a religious observance interferes with class work or assignments. Students who inform instructors in advance of an intended absence for a major religious observance will not be penalized. The instructor will make reasonable accommodations for students, which may include providing a make up test, altering assignment dates, permitting a student to attend another section of the same course for a class period or similar remedies. Instructors are not responsible for teaching material again. Instructors should inform students of this practice at the beginning of the semester so that arrangements can be made accordingly. Similar consideration is accorded to faculty, staff and administrators and is provided for in their respective contracts.
B. Class Policy on:
Make-up of Exams:
Periodic pre-scheduled examinations shall be given throughout the semester. Anyone who misses an exam may be allowed, at the discretion of the instructor, to take the test at a later date
(See ADN Guidelines Grading Policy for further information concerning make-up of exams.)
Incomplete Grades: See College Catalog
Late Assignments:
Written work is a requirement of the course. Failure to submit completed written assignments constitutes an unsatisfactory grade in the course unless arrangements have been made with the instructor
C. Support Services:
Learning Center
Computer-assisted Instruction
Instructional Media Services
Enrollment Management - Enrollment, registration, evaluation and record keeping
Office of Research - Surveys and reports
Health Services - health forms, physicals, and medical tests
Bookstore - textbooks
Advising
College Advancement - Publications and Marketing
If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.
Oakton Community College recognizes the broad diversity of religious beliefs of its constituencies. The College has embraced a practice of shared responsibility in the event a religious observance interferes with class work or assignments. Students who inform instructors in advance of an intended absence for a major religious observance will not be penalized. The instructor will make reasonable accommodations for students, which may include providing a make up test, altering assignment dates, permitting a student to attend another section of the same course for a class period or similar remedies. Instructors are not responsible for teaching material again. Instructors should inform students of this practice at the beginning of the semester so that arrangements can be made accordingly. Similar consideration is accorded to faculty, staff and administrators and is provided for in their respective contracts.
