Integration of professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles. Synthesizes concepts of clinical judgment, ethical-legal, evidence-based practice, leadership and management, patient-centered care, professionalism, teamwork, and collaboration through exemplars presented in the Health Care Concepts courses. Emphasizes concept of quality improvement and introduces health policy. Incorporates concepts into role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach.
- Integrate the attributes and roles of the professional nurse into practice
- Use clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice outcomes as the basis for decision-making and comprehensive, safe patient-centered care
- Integrate principles of quality improvement and safety into nursing practice
- Justify decisions based on legal-ethical parameters for professional nursing practice
- Demonstrate professional comportment
- Engage in effective professional collaboration in the delivery of healthcare for quality patient outcomes.
DECS Competencies: See ADN Handbook Appendix A
SCANS Competencies: See ADN Handbook Appendix D
Course Content: Clinical Judgment, Communication, Professionalism, Teamwork & Collaboration, Ethical & Legal Practice, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Policy, Leadership & Management, Patient-Centered Care, Quality Improvement, Safety
- ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) resources https://www.atitesting.com/
- Lippincott The Point website for electronic textbooks/readings and concept library http://nursingconcepts.lww.com/. See Student ADN Handbook for textbook listings
- Nursing: A concept-based approach to learning (3rd ed.). (2019). Hoboken, NJ: Pearson
Evaluation Methods:
60% Unit Exams
20% Assignments
15% Project
5% Final Exam
100% total
Grading Criteria:
89.5-100% A 79.5-89% B 74.5-79% C 74% and below F Withdraw W
Scheduled Exam Process: See Standard Exam Policy and Test Review Policy in ADN Handbook
Assignments: See CANVAS for details
Progression: A final grade of C or better must be achieved to successfully pass this course.
A = 89.5 – 100% B = 79.5 – 89.4% C = 74.5 – 79.4% F = 74.4 and below
Attendance to all classes is expected. All fall/spring 16 week lecture/lab courses, or summer 12 week lecture/lab courses will allow two absences per semester. Any absences that occur beyond the allowed number of absences will result in a 10% deduction from the final course grade for each further absence. Arriving more than 15 minutes late for class, or leaving class more than 15 minutes early will result in accruing an absence. If the absence occurs on a scheduled exam date, the student will be allowed to take the exam within one week as scheduled by the instructor. However, an automatic 10- point deduction will be applied to exam grade. If a student knows an absence will occur on a scheduled exam date, the student may make arrangements with instructor to take the exam early without penalty.
ADA Statement:
Any student with a documented disability (e.g. learning, psychiatric, vision, hearing, etc.) may contact the Office on the Weatherford College Weatherford Campus to request reasonable accommodations. Phone: 817-598-6350 Office Location: Office Number 118 in the Student Services Building, upper floor. Physical Address: Weatherford College 225 College Park Drive Weatherford, TX.