RNSG 1128:
Prerequisites
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Fall or spring semesters:
3 or more class meeting times per week - 5 absences
2 class meeting times per week - 3 absences
1 class meeting per week - 2 absences
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Use of generated AI Permitted under some classroom circumstances with permission.
There are situations throughout the course where you may be asked to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to explore how they can be used. Outside of those circumstances, you should not use AI tools to generate content that will end up in any student work (assignments, activities, discussion responses, etc.). In such cases for Option #2, no more than 25% of the student work should be generated by AI. Use of any AI-generated content in this course without the instructor’s consent qualifies as academic dishonesty and violates Panola College’s standards of academic integrity.
The purpose of this course is to introduce concept-based learning with emphasis on selected pathophysiological concepts with nursing applications. Students will be introduced to concept analysis diagrams from the Texas Nursing Concept Based Curriculum (TxNCBC) to guide learning of biophysical nursing concepts. Students will explore and apply selected biophysical concepts with nursing applications.
- Utilize a systematic process to evaluate the human body response to selected health problems referred to as concepts.
- Apply pathophysiological and assessment data when planning and implementing nursing actions, both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
After studying all materials and resources presented in the course, the student will be able to:
- Utilize a systematic process (nursing process and clinical judgment) to evaluate the human body response to selected health problems referred to as nursing concepts listed in the course content. (SCANS 1; a; i, ii, iii, iv, v, b; i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, v, 2; a; i, b; i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, ii, iii, iv, d; i, ii, iii, e; i, ii)
- Apply pathophysiological and assessment data with concepts listed in the course content when planning and implementing nursing actions, both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic actions. (SCANS 1; a; i, ii, iii, iv, v, b; i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, v, 2; a; i, ii, iii, b; i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi, c; i, ii, iii, iv, d; i, ii, iii, e; i)
A general description of lecture/discussion topics included in this course are listed in the Learning Outcomes / Specific Course Objectives sections of this syllabus.
HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS – BIOPHYSICAL
Acid Base Balance*
Fluid & Electrolyte Balance*
Gas Exchange*
Immunity*
Metabolism*
Perfusion*
Tissue Integrity*
Basic Pharmacology*
HEALTH CARE CONCEPTS - PSYCHOSOCIOCULTURAL
Coping*
*only the concept analysis is covered – no exemplars
Students in all sections of this course will be required to do the following:
- Review definitions of all concepts on assigned concept analysis diagrams
- Complete required reading and posted assignments on CANVAS prior to the start of the scheduled class or due dates
- Attend and participate in all classroom (online) and lab activities
- In the event of an emergency or announced campus closure due to a natural disaster or pandemic and instruction changes to follow alternate operations, students may be required to join and participate in ZOOM classes at scheduled class time for the semester. Students will complete and submit all online assignments as instructed through the Canvas course.
The course is offered either face-to-face or online (online for LVN-RN Transition students only) and utilizes various online resources for instruction. Methods of instruction include class or CANVAS discussion, assignments from required course resources, CANVAS assignments and activities, lecture have independent study, case studies, library research, videos, and group assignments. Recorded ZOOM lectures will be subject to publication on the CANVAS course.
The grading scale for this course is as follows:
A=90-100, B=80-89.99, C=75-79.99, F=equal to or less than 74.99
- 7 formative Application of Competency Assessments. See CANVAS Calendar (11.5% each)
- Final exam- Application Competency Assessment for Course Concepts (11.5%)
- Assignments/Quizzes (8%)
- Make up exams may be given at the discretion of the instructor if prior arrangements have been made. A student must contact the instructor on the first day back for make-up assignments. This includes exams. All make-up examinations will be a separate examination and may include essay questions. Students absent for class quizzes or assignments or who do not submit online quizzes or assignments by due date will not be allowed to make up that quiz except when reasonable accommodations are agreed upon with the faculty and student per the college attendance policies.
- Exams will be constructed from a random sample of the materials from the course and will be presented in the form of clinical application and NCLEX-style items. Refer to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. website (Next Generation NCLEX) for more information regarding the NCLEX Item Formats.
- The student must earn an overall grade of 75 or above to successfully pass RNSG 1128. Please see the grading policy (section 5) in the Panola College ADN Student Handbook.
- All exams will be proctored at Panola College as directed by the professor.
Major Assignments/Assessments
Assignments
Assignments will be given in class or posted on CANVAS and must be completed and submitted by the posted due dates on CANVAS. Quizzes may be unannounced. (8% of final grade)
Assessments
- Application Competency Assessment: Concept of Perfusion
- Application Competency Assessment: Concept of Metabolism
- Application Competency Assessment: Concept of Tissue Integrity
- Application Competency Assessment: Concept of Fluid and Electrolytes
- Application Competency Assessment: Concepts of Gas Exchange and Acid-Base Balance
- Application Competency Assessment: Concept of Immunity
- Application Competency Assessment: Concept of Coping
- Final Exam: Application Competency Assessment for Course Concepts
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Sherpath, Giddens Concept Based Nursing, 4rd Edition |
Required (Bundle) |
Elsevier |
Elsevier |
4e |
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Elsevier 2025 Intravenous Medications |
Required (Bundle) |
Giddens |
Elsevier |
41e |
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Sherpath, Harding Lewis, Medical-Surgical Nursing, 12th Edition |
Required (Bundle) |
Harding |
Elsevier |
12e |
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Maternal-Child Nursing, 6th Edition |
Required (Bundle) |
McKinney |
Elsevier |
6e |
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Fundamental of Nursing, 11th Edition |
Required (Bundle) |
Potter |
Elsevier |
11e |
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Varcarolis’ Foundations of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, 9th Edition |
Required (Bundle) |
Halter |
Elsevier |
9e |
| SLS RN 2.0 |
Required (Bundle) |
Elsevier | Elsevier | |
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HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination w/ access 7/e |
Required (Bundle) |
HESI |
Elsevier |
7E |
All required readings and recommended readings will be posted on your CANVAS course each week.
All required readings and recommended readings will be posted on your CANVAS course each week.
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HOW TO CONTACT ME CONCERNING QUESTIONS ABOUT RNSG 1128: Email me through CANVAS using the Inbox. (left column)
Class expectations:
- Mutual respect.
- Be in the class room ready for learning at 1pm. The class is 50 minutes. Please do not leave the classroom or arrive late unless you have an emergency.
- Respectful discussion and class collaboration regarding class objectives promoting learning and professionalism.
- Courses conducted via video conferencing may be recorded and shared for instructional purposes by the instructor.
- For current texts and materials, use the following link to access bookstore listings: https://www.panolacollegestore.com.
- For testing services, use the following link: https://www.panola.edu/student-services/studentsupport/academic-testing-center.
- If any student in this class has special classroom or testing needs because of a physical learning or emotional condition, please contact the ADA Student Coordinator in Support Services located in the Charles C. Matthews Student Center or go to https://www.panola.edu/studentservices/student-support/disability-support-services for more information.
- Withdrawing from a course is the student’s responsibility. Students who do not attend class and who do not withdraw will receive the grade earned for the course.
- Student Handbook: https://www.panola.edu/ (located on at the bottom under student)
- Foundation skills are defined in three areas: basic skills, thinking skills, and personal qualities.
- Basic Skills: A worker must read, write, perform arithmetic and mathematical operations, listen, and speak effectively. These skills include:
- Reading: locate, understand, and interpret written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules.
- Writing: communicate thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing, and create documents such as letters, directions, manuals, reports, graphs, and flow charts.
- Arithmetic and Mathematical Operations: perform basic computations and approach practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques.
- Listening: receive, attend to, interpret, and respond to verbal messages and other cues.
- Speaking: Organize ideas and communicate orally.
- Thinking Skills: A worker must think creatively, make decisions, solve problems, visualize, know how to learn, and reason effectively. These skills include:
- Creative Thinking: generate new ideas.
- Decision Making: specify goals and constraints, generate alternatives, consider risks, and evaluate and choose the best alternative.
- Problem Solving: recognize problems and devise and implement plan of action.
- Visualize ("Seeing Things in the Mind's Eye"): organize and process symbols, pictures, graphs, objects, and other information.
- Knowing How to Learn: use efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
- Reasoning: discover a rule or principle underlying the relationship between two or more objects and apply it when solving a problem.
- Personal Qualities: A worker must display responsibility, self-esteem, sociability, self management, integrity, and honesty.
- Responsibility: exert a high level of effort and persevere toward goal attainment.
- Self-Esteem: believe in one's own self-worth and maintain a positive view of oneself.
- Sociability: demonstrate understanding, friendliness, adaptability, empathy, and politeness in group settings.
- Self-Management: assess oneself accurately, set personal goals, monitor progress, and exhibit self-control.
- Integrity and Honesty: choose ethical courses of action.
- Basic Skills: A worker must read, write, perform arithmetic and mathematical operations, listen, and speak effectively. These skills include:
- Workplace competencies are defined in five areas: resources, interpersonal skills, information, systems, and technology.
- Resources: A worker must identify, organize, plan, and allocate resources effectively.
- Time: select goal-relevant activities, rank them, allocate time, and prepare and follow schedules.
- Money: Use or prepare budgets, make forecasts, keep records, and make adjustments to meet objectives.
- Material and Facilities: Acquire, store, allocate, and use materials or space efficiently. Examples: construct a decision timeline chart; use computer software to plan a project; prepare a budget; conduct a cost/benefits analysis; design an RFP process; write a job description; develop a staffing plan.
- Interpersonal Skills: A worker must work with others effectively.
- Participate as a Member of a Team: contribute to group effort.
- Teach Others New Skills.
- Serve Clients/Customers: work to satisfy customer's expectations.
- Exercise Leadership: communicate ideas to justify position, persuade and convince others, responsibly challenge existing procedures and policies.
- Negotiate: work toward agreements involving exchange of resources, resolve divergent interests.
- Work with Diversity: work well with men and women from diverse backgrounds. Examples: collaborate with a group member to solve a problem; work through a group conflict situation, train a colleague; deal with a dissatisfied customer in person; select and use appropriate leadership styles; use effective delegation techniques; conduct an individual or team negotiation; demonstrate an understanding of how people from different cultural backgrounds might behave in various situations.
- Information: A worker must be able to acquire and use information.
- Acquire and Evaluate Information.
- Organize and Maintain Information.
- Interpret and Communicate Information.
- Use Computers to Process Information. Examples: research and collect data from various sources; develop a form to collect data; develop an inventory record-keeping system; produce a report using graphics; make an oral presentation using various media; use on-line computer databases to research a report; use a computer spreadsheet to develop a budget.
- Systems: A worker must understand complex interrelationships.
- Understand Systems: know how social, organizational, and technological systems work and operate effectively with them.
- Monitor and Correct Performance: distinguish trends, predict impacts on system operations, diagnose deviations in systems' performance and correct malfunctions.
- Improve or Design Systems: suggest modifications to existing systems and develop new or alternative systems to improve performance. Examples: draw and interpret an organizational chart; develop a monitoring process; choose a situation needing improvement, break it down, examine it, propose an improvement, and implement it.
- Technology: A worker must be able to work with a variety of technologies.
- Select Technology: choose procedures, tools or equipment including computers and related technologies.
- Apply Technologies to Task: understand overall intent and proper procedures for setup and operation of equipment.
- Maintain and Troubleshoot Equipment: Prevent, identify, or solve problems with equipment, including computers and other technologies. Examples: read equipment descriptions and technical specifications to select equipment to meet needs; set up and assemble appropriate equipment from instructions; read and follow directions for troubleshooting and repairing equipment.
- Resources: A worker must identify, organize, plan, and allocate resources effectively.