VN 420: PSYCHIATRIC NURSING VN 430A: INTERNAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Class Days and Hours: AM Class: 9am -2 pm 4 hours didactic/ 1 hour internal clinical experience PM Class: 5pm 10pm 4 hours didactic/ 1 hour internal clinical experience Instructor: Phone: Email: Office Hours: COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course offers an overview of the practical nurses role in the prevention and treatment of metal illness, nursing management of the neurotic and psychotic client, the client with organic brain syndrome, and the suicide client. Clinical experience consists of primarily observational experience. METHOD OF DELIVERY:
VN 420 Psychology Nursing is provided as a residential course.

METHOD OF INSTRUCTION: Lecture which includes but is not limited to power point presentation, groups discussions, audio/video presentations, visible body animations, and clicker technology for remediation and testing. ESTIMATED TIME FOR OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL PREPARATION: Students will be required to complete reading assignments, homework, and prepare for quizzes and exams outside of class hours. The minimum estimated time for Outside School Preparation Hours (OSPH) is five (5) hours for each credit hour of lecture/laboratory. 3.0 quarter credit hours that includes 15 OSPH COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe techniques used to facilitate effective communication. 2. 9 Identify common adult and child psychiatric disorders utilizing NANDA and DSM-IV-TR diagnoses. 3. Perform psychosocial assessment and mental status examination. 4. Describe considerations for the proper use and monitoring psychotropic medications. 5. Explore ethical, legal, and cultural issues associated with metal health and treatment.

CLOCK AND/OR QUARTER CREDIT HOURS AWARDED: VN 420: Psychiatric Nursing Clock hours: 32; quarter credit hours: 3.0 VN 430A:Internal Clinical Experience Clock hours: Total for Module IV 278 hours; students will participate in 30 hours of Internal Clinical Experience in VN 430A) UNIT OF CREDIT: Academic credit is measured in quarter or clock hours. Typically, one hour of instructional time is defined as a fifty-minute period. Credits earned at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts are for determining progress towards program completion only. The credits are not typically transferable to another school, college or university. Quarter credit hours are determined as follows: 10 hours of lectures= 1 quarter credit hour 20 hours of laboratory= 1 quarter credit hour 30 hours of internship= 1 quarter credit hour PREREQUISITE: Completion of Module III VN courses with C or better. Concurrent enrollment with all Module IV VN courses. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: Michelle Morrison-Valfre; Foundations of Mental Health Care, Fourth Edition, Elsevier Mosby, St. Louis, 2009. ISBN: 978-0-323-05644-1. ATTENDANCE: 1. Students are expected to attend all classes as scheduled. All efforts should be made to not miss any class. In the event a student is absent due to illness or any other reason, he or she must notify the school in advance whenever possible. All absences must be approved by the students instructor. 2. All Vocational Nurse students must complete all required theory and clinical hours to graduate. Whenever possible the instructor must approve all absences in advance. Approval for all absences is at the instructors discretion. 3. In order to meet the criteria for attendance and the specific course objectives, students must arrange make-up time of missed hours with the instructor for all instructor-approved absences. Make-up theory hours can include case studies, independent study, written examination, attendance at seminars or workshops, auto-tutorial laboratory, and research reports. Make-up clinical hours can include performance evaluation(s) in the skills laboratory or additional time in the clinical area with clients/patients. 4. All make-up clinical hours are subject to additional tuition fees that are based on the prorated hourly charges of the program. The prorated hourly charge is equal to the total number of hours needed to make-up multiplied by the hourly tuition charge. Students will be held responsible for this additional tuition payment when they need to make up their clinical hours due to absence.

5. Students who are tardy more than 15 minutes for class are considered to be absent. Students who leave class more than 15 minutes early are also considered to be absent. 6. Students who arrive to class 1-15 minutes late are considered to be tardy. Students who also leave class 1-15 minutes before the end of class are also considered to be tardy. 7. A student being tardy 3 times is the equivalent of one absence. 8. Students who miss a significant portion of any course within a program will be expelled from the program.

ABSENCES: The following absences are the ONLY EXCUSED ABSENCES: Medical Emergency: Must provide documentation from physician Jury Duty: Must provide court summons Family Emergency: If you are the sole responsible person for a child or dependent adult, and there is a medical emergency you must provide written documentation from physician. Bereavement Leave: Documentation of the death or funeral service MEDICAL CLEARANCE MUST BE PROVIDED TO AND APPROVED BY THE PROGRAM COORDINATOR PRIOR TO THE STUDENT BEING ALLOWED TO RETURN TO THE CLINICAL SETTING

ALL absences must be made up within thirty (30) days. It is the students responsibility to ensure that a make-up plan of action for each absence is completed within seven (7) days and documented on didactic make-up form. All make-up forms must be filled out completely and accurately with all required signatures for all missed hours prior to credit of make-up hours is granted. CLASS EXPECTATION: Students are expected to prepare for class by doing the assigned readings, activities, participate in the class discussion, ask questions, and share your personal experience with the class. PARTICIPATION: You will be expected to actively participate in lectures and discussions. Ask questions, provide comments, and share your own experiences and knowledge with the rest of the class. It will be helpful if you read corresponding textbook chapters prior to coming to the class. Your class participation may very strongly affect your grade, especially if your grade falls between A and B, B and C, etc. PROFESSIONALISM: It is a requirement to attend all core didactic and clinical courses in full uniform, blue Gurnick scrub pants and top. Additionally, student must be in well fitted closed toes shoes. No high heels, pumps, cleats, sandals or flip flops as these are unsafe and do not

meet nursing professional requirements. A clean appearance that is free from excessive perfumes, loose dangling jewelry, rings with large stones may pose risk to the patient or student in the clinical setting. Additionally, acrylic nails or false fingernails and colored nail polish are not permitted during the core program as they are a risk to infection control. CELL PHONE POLICY: Cell phones must be turned completely off in class and not taken into clinical settings at all times. Students may use their cell phones on campus before or after class and during breaks in the posted designated areas or outside of the school. For an emergency contact, students may use the school or clinical facilitys phone number. Students who are not in compliance with this policy are subject to disciplinary probation, suspension, or termination at the discretion of the school administration. EVALUATION ADMINISTRATION POLICY: All electronic devices must be turned completely off during the administration of all forms of evaluation and displayed within the instructors view. All non-electronic personal belongings will be stored out of all class members view, including the instructors, by concealing all instructional notations and storing belongings under the chair and/or desk. There will be no talking or questions during the administration of evaluations. Forms of evaluation include but are not limited to: quizzes, tests, and examinations. Students who are not in compliance with this policy are subject to disciplinary probation, suspension, or termination at the discretion of the school administration. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: All students enrolled in classes at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts are expected to maintain integrity in all academic pursuits. These include the writing of papers, examinations, assignments, records and other details relative to the assessment of student performance. Integrity and honesty is a quality essential of all medical workers, the faculty does not want students who are dishonest since that attitude and perspective will put patients health and lives at risk. Any dishonesty with regard to these matters is subject to censure or penalty (including but not limited to expulsion) in proportion to the seriousness of the action. Dishonesty would include things such as: 1. Copying answers of another person or persons during an examination, 2. Secreting (hiding) of unauthorized materials to assist in an examination, 3. Plagiarism, taking as ones own statements those of another without giving due credit to the author, even though such material may have been restated in ones own words, 4. Fraudulently obtaining test information, falsifying records, transcripts, recommendations or other documents indicative of student qualifications. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts also considers the following to be serious breaches of integrity:

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Falsification of patient records. Breach of patient confidentiality. Taking property or drugs from clinical sites or patients. Felony convictions. Endangering patients due to psychological impairment or by being under the influence of alcohol, or drugs. 6. Falsification of assignments that are to be conducted on patients or members of the community. 7. Having someone else complete your written assignments and submitting them as your work. In proportion to the seriousness of the action, censure, and penalty may extend from a failing grade in the work in question to dismissal from the program. Ordinarily the responsibility for resolving the issues lies with the faculty member and the student. METHOD OF EVALUATION: Grades are evaluated as follows: Final Exam = 20% of overall grade All other exams and quizzes = 70% of overall grade Homework (Study notes, remediation) = 10% of overall grade EVALUATION: *Homework @ 5 Quizzes @ 1 Final Exam @ Total

230 points total = 100 points each = 200pointseach =

230 points 500 points 200 point 930 points total

*Homework is 10 points per chapter (23chapters total) The final exam will be comprehensive. There is no make up for quizzes or tests unless approved by administration and recommended by instructor in advance for an excused absence only and must take an alternate exam within 7 days of absence- Note: No study guide will be available for make-up exams. I will accept late homework with reduction of 50% of the grade within two weeks after the due date ONLY with EXCUSED ABSENCES. No extra credit to be awarded. GRADING SCALE: A 90-100% B 80-89.9% C 75-79.9% D 65-74.9% F Below 64% In the VN Program the lowest acceptable grade is a C.

MID MODULE STUDENT PROGRESS RECORD The mid module student progress record is designed to monitor students progress in all coursework and target areas of improvement. Students will fill out the student self-evaluation Student will obtain from the INTRANET their current grade and attendance for all courses. Beginning the sixth week, student will present the progress record to each instructor on the day you attend their class. They will sign it and give it back to you. Instructors and/or the Associate Program Director will meet with you individually, if necessary. REMEDIAL POLICY FOR VOCATIONAL NURSE STUDENTS All students who receive a non-passing grade in any course will be referred for remediation. In addition,instructors may request that a student attend remediation for reasons other than failing a test. The purpose of the remedial plan is to improve the student's chance for successful completion of the Vocational Nurse (VN) program and to strengthen areas of concern/weakness. Students will be required to attend remediation sessions with the instructor and/or complete remediation assignments. Failure to attend or complete remediation by the requested date will result in dismissal from the program. It is the responsibility of the student to adhere to and complete the plan of action in order to remain in the Vocational Nurse program. Students may be placed on remediation only for a maximum of two (2) courses per module as necessary, and are not to exceed three (3) times throughout the entire duration of the program. Students will be dismissed from the program if a student has completed a total of 3 remediations and still obtains a nonpassing grade in the 4th course, or if the number of remediations exceeds two (2) per module. The remediation coursework is graded individually. The remediation grade is not calculated into the overall course grade, nor is it considered, extra credit. For a student to continue within the program the Plan Of Remediation will have to receive at a minimum a C grade. If the student does not receive a C grade the student will be withdrawn from the program. Print Date: Revision Date September 11, 2013 Syllabus is Subject to Change: This syllabus and schedule are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances. If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to check on announcements made while you were absent.

CLASS SCHEDULE AND LECTURE PLAN VN 420-PSYCHIATRIC NURSING VN 430 A INTERNAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE Lecture
#1

Topic
Ch. 1-5: The History of Mental Health, Current Mental Health Care, Ethical and Legal Issues, Sociocultural Issues, Theories and Therapies

Assignment
HW#1: Review Worksheetsin Back of Textbook for Ch. 1-5

Quiz/Exam Schedule
Study for Quiz #1 Ch. 1-5

Internal Clinical Experience

Skill: Multidiscipline care and treatment, skills when working with HIV clients.

#2

Ch. 6-7: Complementary and Alternative Therapies, Psychotherapeutic Drug Therapy

HW#2: Review Worksheetsin Back of Textbook for Ch. 6-7 *HW#1 Due

Quiz #1 Ch. 1-5 Study for Quiz #2 Ch. 8-10

Skill: Global assessment of functioning scale, DSM IV-TR AXES

#3

Ch. 8, 10, 11: Skills and Principles of mental Health Care, Mental Health Assessment Skills, Therapeutic Communication

HW#3: Review Worksheetsin Back of Textbook for Ch. 8-10, Ch 11 (Key Points Only) *HW#2 Due

Quiz #2 Ch. 6-7 Study for Midterm: Ch. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8,10,11

Skill: Assessment of appearance and judgment

#4

Ch. 12, 16, 27, 15: The Therapeutic Environment, Problems of Late Adulthood

HW#4: Review Worksheetsin Back of Textbook for Ch. 12, 16, 27, 15 (Key Points Only) *HW#3 Due

Midterm: Ch. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 8,10,11 Study for Quiz #4 Ch. 12, 16, 27, 15

Skill: Data collection, Effective interviews

Lecture
#5

Topic
Ch. 30-31: Personality Disorders, Schizophrenia and other Psychoses

Assignment
HW#5: Review Worksheetsin Back of Textbook for Ch. 30-31 *HW#4 Due

Quiz/Exam Schedule
Quiz #4 Ch. 12, 16, 27, 15 Study for Quiz #5 Ch. 30-31

Internal Clinical Experience

Skill: Admission and discharge, motor and activity and speech assessment

#6

Ch. 20-22: Loss and Grief, Depression and other Mood Disorders, Physical Problems, Psychological Sources

HW#6: Review Worksheetsin Back of Textbook for Ch. 20-22 *HW#5 Due

Quiz #5 Ch. 30-31 Study for Quiz #6 Ch. 30-31

Skill: Cognition shortterm/long-term assessment

#7

Ch. 23, 28, 29: Eating and Sleeping Disorders, Substance-Related Disorders, Sexual Disorders

HW#7: Review Worksheetsin Back of Textbook for Ch. 23, 28, 29 *HW#6 Due

Quiz #6 Ch. 30-31

Study for Comprehensive Final Exam

Skill: Thought Process Assessment, Assessment of Mood, Affect and Interpersonal Skills

#8

*HW#7 Due

Comprehensive Final Exam

RECEIPT OF COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Name VN 420 Psychiatric Nursing/VN 430A Internal Clinical Experience Course Start Date Instructor(s) Name I affirm that I received the syllabus for this course on the first day of the course and understand the course objectives, requirements, and policies.

Student Name

Student Signature

Date

This attachment must be collected by the instructor on the first day of the course and given to the Program Coordinator/Program Manager/Program Director in order to be checked and placed into respective students folder.