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Nursing Practice Review
I. Course Prefix/Number: NUR 261
Course Name: Nursing Practice Review
Credits: 7(5 lecture:6 lab)
II. Prerequisite
Graduate of a professional nursing program who needs to meet the requirement for licensure or practice in a controlled setting. Consent of department chair required.
III. Course (Catalog) Description
This course covers a review of basic professional nursing practice for the graduate nurse. It provides both didactic and clinical experience to meet state requirements. Knowledge of professional nursing practice is assumed and necessary to be successful in the course. This course will satisfy the requirement for refresher/update course described by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). Student may repeat NUR 261 one time.
IV. Learning Objectives
Upon completion of NUR 261 the student is prepared to:
1. Discuss importance of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act & Rules for the Administration of Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical responsibilities in theory and practice.
3. Demonstrate legal accountability in nursing practice.
4. Utilize current technology as part of the learning process.
5. Demonstrate effective communication skills with peers and health team members in acute care settings taking into account cultural diversity.
6. Utilize critical thinking in applying the nursing process to patient care.
7. Demonstrate knowledge and clinical competence in skills required in nursing practice (example: physical assessment, documentation, medication administration, lab values, fluid and electrolytes.)
8. Demonstrate the assessment of the skin, hair and nails; head and neck; lungs and thorax; heart and vascular system; abdomen; muscoloskeletal; and neurologic system.
9. Identify alterations in fluid and electrolytes.
10 Describe current nutritional requirements and alteration in the pediatric and adult client.
11. Discuss the current care of the maternal-newborn client.
12. Implement the current appropriate care of the medical client in regard to cardiac disease, respiratory compromise, neurologic deficits, trauma, psycho-social issues and integument/musculoskeletal integrity.
13. Implement the appropriate current care of the surgical client in regard to cardiac disease, respiratory compromise, neurologic deficits, trauma, psycho-social issues and integument/musculoskeletal integrity.
1. Discuss importance of the Illinois Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act & Rules for the Administration of Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of ethical responsibilities in theory and practice.
3. Demonstrate legal accountability in nursing practice.
4. Utilize current technology as part of the learning process.
5. Demonstrate effective communication skills with peers and health team members in acute care settings taking into account cultural diversity.
6. Utilize critical thinking in applying the nursing process to patient care.
7. Demonstrate knowledge and clinical competence in skills required in nursing practice (example: physical assessment, documentation, medication administration, lab values, fluid and electrolytes.)
8. Demonstrate the assessment of the skin, hair and nails; head and neck; lungs and thorax; heart and vascular system; abdomen; muscoloskeletal; and neurologic system.
9. Identify alterations in fluid and electrolytes.
10 Describe current nutritional requirements and alteration in the pediatric and adult client.
11. Discuss the current care of the maternal-newborn client.
12. Implement the current appropriate care of the medical client in regard to cardiac disease, respiratory compromise, neurologic deficits, trauma, psycho-social issues and integument/musculoskeletal integrity.
13. Implement the appropriate current care of the surgical client in regard to cardiac disease, respiratory compromise, neurologic deficits, trauma, psycho-social issues and integument/musculoskeletal integrity.
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
Classroom/Lecture Lab
1 Basic Review: Test Taking Skills Practice:
Time Management Nursing Process
Infection Control Infection Control
Med. Administration & Calculations Medication Administration
Standards of Nursing Practice, Lab Values
Illinois Nursing & Advanced Practice Act
2 Health Assessment Case Studies related to
A & P Review: Assessment Skills
Head and Neck
Chest/Abdomen
3 Health Assessment (continued) Case Studies related to
GI/GU Assessment Skills
Musculoskeletal
4 Care of Client With Alteration in Case Studies related to
Fluids & Electrolytes Assessment Skills
Nutrition
5 Care of Maternal-Newborn Client Case Studies related to care of
Pain Management Maternal-Newborn Client
6 Care of Medical Client Case Studies incorporating all of
Cardiac, Respiratory, Neuro, above
Trauma, Psycho-social Aspect
Integumentary/musculoskeletal
7 Care of Surgical Client Case Studies incorporating all of
Cardiac, Respiratory, Neuro, above
Trauma, Psycho-social Aspect
Integumentary/musculoskeletal
8 Care of Child/Young Adult Case Studies
Cardiac, Respiratory, Neuro,
Trauma, Psycho-social Aspect
Integumentary/musculoskeletal
9 The Aging Adult Case Studies
Physical & Cognitive
Impairment of Elderly
End of Life
10 Psychiatric Impairments: Case Studies
of adults and children
Management Content
1 Basic Review: Test Taking Skills Practice:
Time Management Nursing Process
Infection Control Infection Control
Med. Administration & Calculations Medication Administration
Standards of Nursing Practice, Lab Values
Illinois Nursing & Advanced Practice Act
2 Health Assessment Case Studies related to
A & P Review: Assessment Skills
Head and Neck
Chest/Abdomen
3 Health Assessment (continued) Case Studies related to
GI/GU Assessment Skills
Musculoskeletal
4 Care of Client With Alteration in Case Studies related to
Fluids & Electrolytes Assessment Skills
Nutrition
5 Care of Maternal-Newborn Client Case Studies related to care of
Pain Management Maternal-Newborn Client
6 Care of Medical Client Case Studies incorporating all of
Cardiac, Respiratory, Neuro, above
Trauma, Psycho-social Aspect
Integumentary/musculoskeletal
7 Care of Surgical Client Case Studies incorporating all of
Cardiac, Respiratory, Neuro, above
Trauma, Psycho-social Aspect
Integumentary/musculoskeletal
8 Care of Child/Young Adult Case Studies
Cardiac, Respiratory, Neuro,
Trauma, Psycho-social Aspect
Integumentary/musculoskeletal
9 The Aging Adult Case Studies
Physical & Cognitive
Impairment of Elderly
End of Life
10 Psychiatric Impairments: Case Studies
of adults and children
Management Content
VII. Methods of Instruction
Lectures, theory review,
audiovisuals, case studies, clinical practicum, lab practicum
VIII. Course Practices Required
This course incorporates classroom instruction, lab practicum and clinical experiences. The course is structured in the following manner:
Lecture full day - (8 AM - 4 PM) - total 72 lecture hours
Lab practice - One open lab day - No appointment with Lab Manager
Clinical Practicum (begins second week) - 2 days per week, 7 AM - 3 PM, total 96 clinical hours
Lecture full day - (8 AM - 4 PM) - total 72 lecture hours
Lab practice - One open lab day - No appointment with Lab Manager
Clinical Practicum (begins second week) - 2 days per week, 7 AM - 3 PM, total 96 clinical hours
IX. Instructional Materials
Books, case studies, interactive
computer programs.
Required:
Lewis, Sharon; Heitkemper, Margaret; Shannon, Dirksen. Medical Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 6th edition, Mosby, 2004
Optional:
Keltner, Psychiatric Nursing, 4th edition, Mosby, 2003. Ladewig. Contemporary Maternal-Newborn Nursing Care, 6th edition, Prentice Hall, 2006.
Required:
Lewis, Sharon; Heitkemper, Margaret; Shannon, Dirksen. Medical Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, 6th edition, Mosby, 2004
Optional:
Keltner, Psychiatric Nursing, 4th edition, Mosby, 2003. Ladewig. Contemporary Maternal-Newborn Nursing Care, 6th edition, Prentice Hall, 2006.
X. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
Grades: 92-100 = A
82-91 = B
75-81 = C
68-74 = D
0 - 67 = F1.
Weekly tests.
2. Weekly physical assessment practice.
3. Presentation on a selected physical assessment skill.
4. Participation in group activities.
5. Final comprehensive written exam
6. Final physical assessment exam.
7. Passing score = 75.
Failure in clinical will result in failure of the course.
82-91 = B
75-81 = C
68-74 = D
0 - 67 = F1.
Weekly tests.
2. Weekly physical assessment practice.
3. Presentation on a selected physical assessment skill.
4. Participation in group activities.
5. Final comprehensive written exam
6. Final physical assessment exam.
7. Passing score = 75.
Failure in clinical will result in failure of the course.
XI. Other Course Information
A. Students are expected to attend all scheduled campus nursing classes 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.
B. Class Policy on:
Make-Up 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.
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
Instructional Technology
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 Relations - 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.
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.
B. Class Policy on:
Make-Up 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.
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
Instructional Technology
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 Relations - 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.
