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1. TITLE OF COURSE: Nursing Care of Psychiatric Clients
PREFIX/NUMBER: NUR 211 CREDIT HOURS: 4.0 Total
CONTACT HOURS: 15.0 Theory
30.0 Lab
60.0 Clinical
2. PREREQUISITE: Admission to Nursing Program and successful completion of proceeding required program course work or permission of the program director.
3. COREQUISITE: Admission to Nursing Program and successful completion of concurrent coursework or permission of the program director.
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Develops concepts of psychosocial integrity and emphasizes the function and responsibility of nursing in promoting and maintaining mental health of individuals and families. This course emphasizes communication and caring through the application of the therapeutic relationship and nursing process in the care and treatment of common clinical conditions/disorders.
5. STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Course Competencies
A. Relate theory/principles of communication and nurse patient relationship to psychiatric care. (I)
B. Utilize diagnostic classifications in treatment planning. (I)
C. Apply nursing process theory to the care of clients with psychiatric disorders. (II)
D. Explain the impact of legal, ethical, and cultural issues in the delivery of psychiatric care. (III)
E. Differentiate the modalities utilized in treating psychiatric disorders. (I)
F. Explore the role of the registered nurse and members of the health team caring for clients with psychiatric disorders. (I, II)
G. Examine the scope and significance of issues and trends impacting psychiatric health care. (I, II)
H. Apply critical thinking skills related to concepts of psychiatric health care (I, II, III)
II. Clinical Competencies
A. Use the nursing process to assess, predict common needs and problems and assist in the development of appropriate nursing care plans.
B. Share responsibility for the care of the adult patient in structured settings utilizing technology, information, and resources effectively.
C. Utilize therapeutic communication techniques in interpersonal therapeutic relationships.
D. Formulate case studies based upon outcomes with consideration given to biological, psychological, spiritual, cultural, developmental, environmental, and economic factors.
E. Document and communicate positively and appropriately with multidisciplinary team
F. Participate in the evaluation of outcomes in implementing change.
G. Promote ethical, legal and professional awareness and responsibility in others.
H. Use established guidelines in prioritizing and organizing nursing care.
I. Demonstrate caring.
J. Demonstrate knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities.
6. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Grading Scale
Raw Score Range Letter Grade
93 to 100 A
85 to 92 B
76 to 84 C
69 to 75 D
0 to 68 F
To pass this course a student must:
a. achieve an average of 76% or above on exams given in the theory portion of the course.
b. achieve an average of 76% or above on all clinical/academic papers which will be calculated into the theory portion of the grade once the theory portion has been achieved at 76% or above.
c. receive a satisfactory evaluation for clinical performance.
Once the above requirements are met, the course grade will be calculated as follows:
Theory = 65% of course grade Clinical = 35% of course grade
Exam #1 20% Nursing Assessment Plan 10%
Exam #2 20% (Lab, Medication Sheets, Psychopathology
Exam #3 20% Paper)
*Designated ERI testing 5% Psychosocial Assessment 2%
Daily Journal 4%
Case Studies 10%
IPRs x 3 9%
* Students passing (achieve at or above national average) ERI testing on first attempt will receive the full 5%.
Students passing on the second attempt along with written documentation of remediation to the instructor will receive 3%.
Students not passing after 2 attempts will receive 0%.
Special Remarks:
It is the philosophy of the nursing faculty that students are adult learners. Conferences are available on request for enhancing theory comprehension, clinical interventions and test review.
A passing grade of 76% or above is necessary to pass the course. When a student has failed (less than 76%) or withdrawn from a course, the student is ineligible to continue in the program or until the course is repeated and a satisfactory grade is achieved.
For complete information regarding failure/continuation/readmission in the nursing program see Failure/Continuation/Readmission Policies in the Nursing Student Handbook.
Each exam grade will be calculated as a percent and carried out to the nearest hundredth. The final course grade will be rounded off to an even number.
The tardiness policies as listed in the Nursing Student Handbook will be followed.
Punctuality is essential. Students must report to the class/clinical site at or before the time designated for the experience. In the case of tardiness, students are required to notify the instructor prior to the time scheduled for the class/clinical experience.
Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist.
Test Taking:
1. Retaking the same test, for any reason, is not permitted.
2. Ten percent will be deducted from original grade if a test is taken after the scheduled time. Final exams must be taken at scheduled time.
3. Papers or extra assignments cannot be completed to raise a test grade, test average, or course grade to 76%.
7. TOPICAL OUTLINE
I. Recognize the parameters of mental health/illness on a continuum.
A. Adaptive and maladaptive responses
B. Biological, psychological and sociocultural basis
C. Treatment modalities
D. Clinical manifestations of disrupted psychosocial integrity.
II. Demonstrate nursing as an interpersonal process that strives to promote and maintain integrated psychosocial functioning with caring and communication.
A. Therapeutic relationship
B. Establishing therapeutic goals
C. Common interventions
D. Communication skills
III. Demonstrate professional nursing accountability in promoting and maintaining psychosocial integrity.
A. Nursing roles/functions in mental health
B. Professional standards of practice
C. Legal and ethical considerations unique to mental health practice
IV. Clinical Outline
A. Assess
B. Analysis
C. Plan for appropriate nursing care of the psychiatric client
D. Implement
E. Evaluate care
8. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in all laboratory assignments/practices, discussions, readings, case studies, group presentations, in-class writing/computations and technology review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
9. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook and outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism and unauthorized collaboration, falsification, abuse of academic materials, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. If an instructor determines that an act of academic/ clinical dishonesty has taken place, the student(s) will receive a zero for the test or assignment. This grade penalty will result in a failing grade in lecture or clinical and dismissal from the program. Conditions for readmission to the program may be specified by the Department Chair/Coordinator.
10. ADA NOTICE:
1. TITLE OF COURSE: Nursing Care of Psychiatric Clients
PREFIX/NUMBER: NUR 211 CREDIT HOURS: 4.0 Total
CONTACT HOURS: 15.0 Theory
30.0 Lab
60.0 Clinical
2. PREREQUISITE: Admission to Nursing Program and successful completion of proceeding required program course work or permission of the program director.
3. COREQUISITE: Admission to Nursing Program and successful completion of concurrent coursework or permission of the program director.
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Develops concepts of psychosocial integrity and emphasizes the function and responsibility of nursing in promoting and maintaining mental health of individuals and families. This course emphasizes communication and caring through the application of the therapeutic relationship and nursing process in the care and treatment of common clinical conditions/disorders.
5. STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Course Competencies
A. Relate theory/principles of communication and nurse patient relationship to psychiatric care. (I)
B. Utilize diagnostic classifications in treatment planning. (I)
C. Apply nursing process theory to the care of clients with psychiatric disorders. (II)
D. Explain the impact of legal, ethical, and cultural issues in the delivery of psychiatric care. (III)
E. Differentiate the modalities utilized in treating psychiatric disorders. (I)
F. Explore the role of the registered nurse and members of the health team caring for clients with psychiatric disorders. (I, II)
G. Examine the scope and significance of issues and trends impacting psychiatric health care. (I, II)
H. Apply critical thinking skills related to concepts of psychiatric health care (I, II, III)
II. Clinical Competencies
A. Use the nursing process to assess, predict common needs and problems and assist in the development of appropriate nursing care plans.
B. Share responsibility for the care of the adult patient in structured settings utilizing technology, information, and resources effectively.
C. Utilize therapeutic communication techniques in interpersonal therapeutic relationships.
D. Formulate case studies based upon outcomes with consideration given to biological, psychological, spiritual, cultural, developmental, environmental, and economic factors.
E. Document and communicate positively and appropriately with multidisciplinary team
F. Participate in the evaluation of outcomes in implementing change.
G. Promote ethical, legal and professional awareness and responsibility in others.
H. Use established guidelines in prioritizing and organizing nursing care.
I. Demonstrate caring.
J. Demonstrate knowledge of patient rights and responsibilities.
6. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
Grading Scale
Raw Score Range Letter Grade
93 to 100 A
85 to 92 B
76 to 84 C
69 to 75 D
0 to 68 F
To pass this course a student must:
a. achieve an average of 76% or above on exams given in the theory portion of the course.
b. achieve an average of 76% or above on all clinical/academic papers which will be calculated into the theory portion of the grade once the theory portion has been achieved at 76% or above.
c. receive a satisfactory evaluation for clinical performance.
Once the above requirements are met, the course grade will be calculated as follows:
Theory = 65% of course grade Clinical = 35% of course grade
Exam #1 20% Nursing Assessment Plan 10%
Exam #2 20% (Lab, Medication Sheets, Psychopathology
Exam #3 20% Paper)
*Designated ERI testing 5% Psychosocial Assessment 2%
Daily Journal 4%
Case Studies 10%
IPRs x 3 9%
* Students passing (achieve at or above national average) ERI testing on first attempt will receive the full 5%.
Students passing on the second attempt along with written documentation of remediation to the instructor will receive 3%.
Students not passing after 2 attempts will receive 0%.
Special Remarks:
It is the philosophy of the nursing faculty that students are adult learners. Conferences are available on request for enhancing theory comprehension, clinical interventions and test review.
A passing grade of 76% or above is necessary to pass the course. When a student has failed (less than 76%) or withdrawn from a course, the student is ineligible to continue in the program or until the course is repeated and a satisfactory grade is achieved.
For complete information regarding failure/continuation/readmission in the nursing program see Failure/Continuation/Readmission Policies in the Nursing Student Handbook.
Each exam grade will be calculated as a percent and carried out to the nearest hundredth. The final course grade will be rounded off to an even number.
The tardiness policies as listed in the Nursing Student Handbook will be followed.
Punctuality is essential. Students must report to the class/clinical site at or before the time designated for the experience. In the case of tardiness, students are required to notify the instructor prior to the time scheduled for the class/clinical experience.
Assignments/Missed Exams: It is the student's responsibility to obtain all material presented and to complete all course assignments. If prior arrangements are made or extenuating circumstances exist, makeup of tests may be allowed. Late homework papers will not be accepted unless those same extenuating circumstances exist.
Test Taking:
1. Retaking the same test, for any reason, is not permitted.
2. Ten percent will be deducted from original grade if a test is taken after the scheduled time. Final exams must be taken at scheduled time.
3. Papers or extra assignments cannot be completed to raise a test grade, test average, or course grade to 76%.
7. TOPICAL OUTLINE
I. Recognize the parameters of mental health/illness on a continuum.
A. Adaptive and maladaptive responses
B. Biological, psychological and sociocultural basis
C. Treatment modalities
D. Clinical manifestations of disrupted psychosocial integrity.
II. Demonstrate nursing as an interpersonal process that strives to promote and maintain integrated psychosocial functioning with caring and communication.
A. Therapeutic relationship
B. Establishing therapeutic goals
C. Common interventions
D. Communication skills
III. Demonstrate professional nursing accountability in promoting and maintaining psychosocial integrity.
A. Nursing roles/functions in mental health
B. Professional standards of practice
C. Legal and ethical considerations unique to mental health practice
IV. Clinical Outline
A. Assess
B. Analysis
C. Plan for appropriate nursing care of the psychiatric client
D. Implement
E. Evaluate care
8. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in all laboratory assignments/practices, discussions, readings, case studies, group presentations, in-class writing/computations and technology review activities. The instructor may assign point values to such activities.
9. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook and outlined in the Nursing Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, fabrication, facilitating academic dishonesty, plagiarism and unauthorized collaboration, falsification, abuse of academic materials, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. If an instructor determines that an act of academic/ clinical dishonesty has taken place, the student(s) will receive a zero for the test or assignment. This grade penalty will result in a failing grade in lecture or clinical and dismissal from the program. Conditions for readmission to the program may be specified by the Department Chair/Coordinator.
10. ADA NOTICE:
Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information |