RNUR 2030 - Advanced Concepts in Nursing I
Academic Division: Health Sciences
Academic Discipline: Registered Nursing
Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA
8 Credit(s)
This course is designed to assist the student to integrate and build on concepts and skills learned in previous nursing courses. Emphasis of study is upon utilization of the nursing process to maintain and/or restore optimal level health for individuals who present immediate and complex nursing needs. Critical thinking will be utilized in the exploration of theoretical content and clinical experiences. The focus of study is on the stress-adaptation process as it relates to the basic human needs of nutrition and elimination, safety and security, oxygenation, activity and rest, and mental health and behavioral adjustments. Health promotion in growth and development is a strong component of the course. Skills of self-evaluation, organization, discharge planning and referral will be developed. Knowledge regarding therapeutic communication, diet therapy, pharmacology, developmental levels/tasks, community health and resources, culture, and ethical/legal boundaries are integrated into the course. Clinical experiences are planned to work with children, adolescents, young adults and child-bearing clients. Clinical experiences are planned in community agencies with preceptors. Some evening clinical experiences may be scheduled during the quarter. Group leaders are expected to make clinical assignments the day prior to clinical experience. Semesters available: Day - F, Sp UG
3 Lecture Hour(s);
Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take RNUR 1070 or RNUR 1125
Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RNUR 2030C and RNUR 2030L
Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take CHEM 1030 , and BIOL 1550
College Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Learning Outcome |
Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met |
| Communication – Written |
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| Communication – Speech |
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| Intercultural Knowledge and Competence |
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| Critical Thinking |
Concept Mapping Activity Critical Thinking VALUE Rubric – week 2-15 (twice during the semester) |
| Information Literacy |
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| Quantitative Literacy |
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Student Learning Outcomes for Course
I. Demonstrates critical thinking in the role of provider of care, manager of care and member of the discipline of nursing.
II. Integrates the nursing process to meet basic human needs of individuals or groups of individuals with common health problems in a variety of settings.
III. Safely performs technical procedures using judgment based on knowledge of bio-psychosocial principles.
IV. Establishes therapeutic relationships with clients and families as an integral part of nursing care.
V. Facilitates cooperative interpersonal relationships with co-workers as a member of the health care team.
VI. Assumes responsibility for self-direction in the on-going process of learning.
VII. Incorporate knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities and individual limitations in nursing practice.
Following each Course Outcome, the relating Program Outcome(s) is/are indicated by a Roman numeral(s).
| Outcomes |
Assessments – How it is met & When it is met |
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1.0 Utilize critical thinking in the nursing process
when caring for clients and families with common
stressors interfering with basic human needs or
for health promotion. (I, II, III, IV,V, VI, VII)
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Critical thinking exam questions-exam1 week 4, exam 2 week 6, exam 3 week 9, exam 4 week 12, exam 5 week 15, final exam week 16. clinical performance- week 15 nursing process assignments- during OB, Peds, and Peds/Med/Surg/ clinical rotation
Article presentation- 4-5 students per week
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2.0 Interpret, report, and document appropriate and
accurate information as an integral member of the
health team. (I, IV, V, VII)
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Clinical Performance- week 15 |
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3.0 Apply psychosocial principles while developing
therapeutic relationships with individuals.
(IV)
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Clinical Performance- week 15
Exam 1- week 4
Final exam- week 16
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4.0 Utilize principles of normal and therapeutic
nutrition in the treatment of specific stressors and
the promotion of wellness.
(I, II, III, IV)
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Clinical Performance- week 15
Exam 1- week 4
Exam 2- week 6
Final exam- week 16
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5.0 Integrate knowledge of pharmacology in planning
nursing care.
(I, II, III, VI, VII )
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Clinical Performance- week 15
Critical thinking exam questions-exam1 week 4, exam 2 week 6, exam 3 week 9, exam 4 week 12, exam 5 week 15, final exam week 16,
Medication administration weekly
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6.0 Utilize knowledge of growth and development
when planning nursing interventions for patients
of all ages.
(I, II, IV)
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Clinical Performance- week 15
Exam 3- week 9
Final exam- week 16
Journal in the community/school setting
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7.0 Evaluate nursing services in selected community
health agencies.
(I, II, III, IV, VI, VII)
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Clinical Performance- week 15
Exam 3- week 9
Final Exam- week 16
Community journal at end of community rotation
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8.0 Apply principles of the teaching-learning process
in preparing and implementing teaching plans for
health education and health promotion.
(I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
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Clinical Performance- week 15
Teaching project and presentation during peds clinical rotation
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9.0 Develop a plan of nursing care for a small group
of clients in the hospital or community.
(I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)
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Clinical Performance- week 15 |
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10.0 Integrate knowledge of ethical/ legal implications
when planning and implementing nursing care.
(I, II, V, VI, VII)
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Clinical Performance- week 15
Exam 1- week 4
Final exam- week 16
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11.0 Determine the influence of cultural practices on
an individual’s adaptation of stressors and level of
wellness. (I, II, IV, VII)
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Critical thinking exam questions; identified in care of clients related to health practices followed
Week 1-Week 16
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12.0 Comply with all program requirements as
described in the ADN Student Handbook.
(I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)
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Clinical Performance- week 15 |
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13.0 Perform nursing procedures safely according to
criteria listed on the critical skills sheets.
(I, II, III, IV, VII)
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Clinical Performance- week 15 |
Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A
90 - 92 A-
87- 89 B+
83 - 86 B
80 -82 B-
77- 79 C+
73 - 76 C
70 -72 C-
67- 69 D+
63 - 66 D
60 -62 D-
00- 59 F
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