LAREDO COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSI=
NG
DEPARTMENT
RNSG 1201 –
PHARMACOLOGY
ASSOCIATE
DEGREE NURSING
ORGANIZA=
TIONAL
FRAMEWORK
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Adopted 8/01
Reviewed 5/02; 5/03; 5=
/04;
5/05; 5/06; 5/07; 5/08; 1/09
Critical Thinki=
ng: =
Is to
gather information from various sources, to examine the data, to organize t=
he
data, to draw from past experiences and use the information to arrive at a
hypothesis or conclusions.
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sp;
Nursing
Process: A systematic method =
for
data collection and problem solving.
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sp;
Prioritizat=
ion: The ability to identify and rank o=
rder
actual and potential health problems according to Maslow’s Hierarchy =
and
use the rank order to organize and deliver health care.
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sp;
Documentati=
on: A legal written document used as a=
means
of communication.
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sp;
Management =
of
Care: Is a process used to de=
liver
nursing care that focuses on efficient and timely interventions, and the
coordination and collaboration among health care services.
Caring: Is a process used to help the
student or client gain self-awareness of one’s needs and gain
self-knowledge, self-control, and self-healing.
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Roles of a
Profession: Acting as a client
advocate in the promotion of basic human needs and the preservation of human
dignity while providing quality, competent, and safe health care in the rol=
e as
provider of care, coordinator of care and member of the profession.
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sp;
Communication: An ongoing dynamic series of event=
s that
involve the transmission of information or feelings in two directions: from
sender to receiver and from receiver to sender.
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sp;
Empowerment: A process that consists of autonom=
y,
independence, and leadership in the promotion of human caring.
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sp;
Cultural Diversity: Individual differences among peopl=
e or a
group of people based on a valued set of personal beliefs, customs, and nor=
ms.
Professional Be=
haviors: =
Are
activities one strives to develop and implement to promote the practice, th=
eory
and integrity of nursing.
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sp;
Accountabil=
ity/Responsibility:
Defined as the responsibility for ones actions in relation to the legal, the
ethical, and the profession of nursing.
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sp;
Commitment =
to the
Profession: Defined as a commitment to education, autonomy, accountability,=
and
professional development demonstrated individually and in group organizatio=
nal
settings and in informal collegial settings.
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sp;
Professional
Demeanor: Characterized by
professional behaviors that encompass the ethical and legal regulations of =
the
profession.
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sp;
Life Long
Learning: Education is to be
upwardly mobile and continuously establishing priorities throughout the
lifespan.
Adopted 8/01
Reviewed 5/02; 5/03; 5=
/04;
5/05; 5/06; 5/07; 5/08; 1/09
COURSE SYLLABUS
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INSTRUCTOR: |
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DEPARTMENT: |
Ass=
ociate
Degree Nursing Department
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PHONE
NUMBER/EXTENSION: |
(95=
6)721-5252
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OFFICE
HOURS: |
Ref=
er to
Instructor’s Door Schedule
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COURSE
TITLE: |
Pha=
rmacology
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COURSE
NUMBER: |
RNSG 1201 |
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COURSE
LEVEL: |
INDRODUCTORY =
(LEVEL
I) |
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CONTACT
HOURS (RANGE FOR STATE INFORMATION): |
32 CONTACT HR=
S. |
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LAB: |
None |
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TEXTBOOKS: |
Lilley,
L., Harrington, S. & Snyder, J. Pharmacology and the Nursing Proce=
ss,
5th Ed., Mosby Publishers, 2007. Rec=
ommended:
Lilley,
L., Harrington, S. & Snyder, J.
Pharmacology and the Nursing Process Study Guide, 5th Ed.,
Mosby Publishers, 2007. Morris
Gray, Deborah. Calculate wi=
th
Confidence. 4th Ed. Mosby Publishers. NURSING
PRACTICE ACT & NURSING PEER REVIEW ACT: |
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COURSE
DESCRIPTION: |
Introduction
to the science of pharmacology with emphasis on the actions, interactions,
adverse effects, and nursing implications of each drug classification. Key Concepts:=
This
course provides the nursing student with the fundamental principles of
pharmacology and implications and responsibilities for the nurse as a
provider of care by integrating the nursing process. PREREQUISITES: RNSG 1341, 1260, BIOL 2421. Special admission with approval =
of the
A.D.N. Department Chair for LVN graduates, Paramedic graduates, and other
health professionals. |
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LEARNING
OUTCOMES: |
Identify
the roles and responsibilities of the nurse in administering pharmacologi=
cal
agents; and utilize knowledge of pharmacology to demonstrate safe
administration of medications. |
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COURSE
LEARNING OUTCOMES: |
Upon completion of this course, the stu=
dent
should be able to: PROVIDER OF C=
ARE Identify
the health status and health needs of clients (individual and family) bas=
ed
upon interpretation of health data and preventive health practices of
collaboration with clients (individual and family) and interdisciplinary
health care team members. Identify
goals/outcomes and plan of care based on nursing diagnoses in collaborati=
on
with clients (individual and family) and interdisciplinary health care te=
am
members. Identify
a plan of care within legal and ethical parameters, including scope of
practice and interdisciplinary health care team assistance in meeting hea=
lth
care needs clients (individual and family). Identify
teaching plans for clients (individual and family) concerning promotion, =
maintenance,
and restoration of health. Understand
the clients’ (individual and family) responses and outcomes to prop=
osed
therapeutic interventions. Identify
the needs and care of clients (individual and family) from a pharmacologi=
cal
perspective. Identify
the critical thinking approach to analyze clinical data and current
literature as a basis for decision making in nursing practice. COORDINATOR O=
F CARE Identify
coordination of human and material resources for the provision of care of
clients (individual and family). Identify
through case studies, collaboration of the client (individual and family)=
and
interdisciplinary health care planning and delivery of care. Identify
referral of clients (individual and family) to resources that facilitate
continuity of care. Identify
functions within the organizational framework of various health care
settings. MEMBER OF A
PROFESSION Understand
accountability and responsibility for the quality of nursing care provide=
d to
clients (individual and family). Understand
the nurses role as advocate to promote the provision of quality health ca=
re
for clients (individual and family) Identify
activities that promote the development and practice of professional nurs=
ing. |
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TEACHING
STRATEGIES METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: |
Teaching
strategies will include examinations, quizzes, assignments, a journal art=
icle
critique, interactive lectures, audiovisual media, group discussion, and
computer adaptive programs. |
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OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT: |
The
student’s achievement of the course learning outcomes will be measu=
red
by unit examinations, quizzes, journal article critiques, and a comprehen=
sive
final examination. The faculty member is the expert=
in
his/her field of study. The
faculty member makes the final determination on the validity and reliabil=
ity
of test items (questions/answers). |
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METHODS AND CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION: |
Grade
determination will be based on &=
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p; 70% Quizzes/A=
ssignments =
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Final Examination =
25% =
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bsp; 100% Grades
accumulated in the course will be recorded as scored (i.e. 74.5% =3D
74.5%). The final course gr=
ade
will be rounded off to the tenth of a point and recorded as a whole number
(i.e. 75.5% =3D 76%). A minimum theory grade of 75% or better is required=
to
complete this course. Unit
exams will be scheduled in advance to correlate with the completion of co=
urse
content. The student’s computer generated responses are the
student’s official and final answers. After all students have taken=
an
exam, feedback will be provided at a designated time. The student may not
retain any exam content. Exam grades will be posted within 72 hours exclu=
ding
weekends and holidays. If
a student is unable to take an exam at the scheduled time, he/she must no=
tify
the course instructor prior to the exam time. Failure to do so will result in a
score of zero for the exam. Documentation for missing an exam may be
requested by the course instructor. Allowing a student to take a make-up =
exam
and the type of make-up exam will be at the discretion of the course inst=
ructor
(i.e. multiple choice, essay, or case study). Quizzes
may be announced or unannounced and given at the discretion of the course
instructor. A missed quiz will be recorded as a zero and no make up will =
be allowed.
The student is advised to familiarize themselves with the material covere=
d on
a quiz as it may help prepare the student for the next exam. Required assignments will be assigned by the course instructor. The instructor will determine the time, grade, and date requirement for each assignment. The
reading of articles from a professional nursing journal is required. The student will select, critiqu=
e, and
summarize the articles. The
articles are to be submitted typed-written according to LCC Guide to Your Future in Writing: A Student Handbook. Publication date of the arti=
cles
should be within the past two years. Refer to Guidelines for Journal Arti=
cle
Critiques. All
required work must be submitted on time.=
Regardless of the circumstance, late work will be assessed penalty
points by the instructor. T=
he
assignment will be docked five points for each late day including holidays
and weekends. E-mail=
is used as a
method of communication for the student and course instructor. It is the student’s respon=
sibility
to provide the instructor with an accurate email address and notify the
instructor if he/she has not received an e-mail when it is announced that=
one
is forthcoming. It
is the student’s responsibility to retrieve their course progress
reports/grades which will be posted at: http://sc.webgr=
ade.classmanger.com/LCCAlliedHlth The comprehensive final examination will be scheduled according to the schedu= led printed by the Office of the Vice President of Instruction. |
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GRADING
SCALE: |
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80-89 &=
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75-79 &=
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< 75 &=
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< 60 The
Semester Progress Report will be available on OLE Web (http://ole.laredo.edu) The instructor will notify=
you
when the grade will be available and for how long. Students
must access the Semester Progress Report and Final grades through OLE web
(http://ole.laredo.edu). |
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DISCLAIMER: |
Every attempt has been made to make the conten=
ts of
this syllabus informative and accurate.&=
nbsp;
Content of the syllabus is subject to revision and change in the e=
vent
of extenuating circumstances. Changes will be distributed to you in writi=
ng. |
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GENERAL SYLLABUS COMPONENTS: |
The
following syllabus components are found online. Students will be responsible for
reviewing the complete syllabus on http://www.laredo.edu/syllabus/ a.=
SCANS
Competencies b.=
SCANS
Assessment c.=
Attendance
Regulations d.=
e.=
Grade App=
eal f.=
Classroom
Etiquette g.=
Emergency
Procedures h.=
Course St=
udy
Guide |
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The
updated official version of the LCC Catalog will be the on-line catalogue a=
nd
can be found at www.laredo.edu.