Certified Nursing Assistant Syllabus

Certified Nursing Assistant Syllabus

Great BasinCollege

Nursing Department

Welcome to Nursing 130! This is your syllabus so keep it handy and refer to this guideline for the class frequently. A syllabus gives you specific information about a course. This detailed schedule will help you plan ahead for a successful completion of the classroom and clinical portions of the class, allow you to know in advance what is expected of you, provide you with contact information and an understanding of the rules. This syllabus is in addition to the Great Basin College Nursing Assistant Program Student Handbook for 20010-2011. Please make sure you read the syllabus and handbook carefully. I am looking forward to having a fun and very successful semester with each of you. Jo Dean, BSN, RN

“A little more persistence, a little more effort, and what seemed hopeless failure may turn to glorious success.” Elbert Hubbard

Course Number, Title, & Credits: NURS 130, E02, 10899: Nursing Assistant (6 Credits)

Course Schedule and Location: (January 25, 2011 – May 19, 2011).

Classroom and laboratory on Tuesday and Wednesday 8:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. Health Science 109.

No cell phone use allowed in class!! No texting allowed in class!! Turn phones off!!

The dates for clinicals start on Thursday, February 24and will be held every Thursday (except March 24) through May 5, 2011. Clinical times 6:00 A.M.- 10 A.M. Place: Highland Manor. Clinicals may not be missed be sure to make secure prior arrangements for babysitting and transportation well in advance. Excuses for no babysitter or no transportation will not be accepted.

Catalog Description:

Provides students with classroom, laboratory and clinical experience. Successful completion fulfills the requirements for eligibility to take the State Certified Nursing Assistant Examination. Prerequisite: Must show proof of current two-step negative TB test or chest x-ray and Professional CPR certificate.

Instructor Information

Jo Dean, BSN, RN

Home: 753-6657

Office: 753-2216

Please no calls before 5:00 A.M or after 9:00 P.M.

Required Textbooks and Materials:

Text:

1. Successful Nursing Assistant Care; Dugan, RN. ; Hartman Publishing, 2008;

ISBN 978-1-888343-97-7; cost $46.75

2. Successful Nursing Assistant Care Workbook; Dugan, RN.; Hartman Publishing, 2008; ISBN 978-1-888343-98-4; cost $14.65

(prices on textbooks are always subject to change, usually higher)

Textbooks can be purchased in the Great Basin Bookstore: Hours M-F, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. or online at

Uniforms:

Students must wear a uniform in the clinical areas. Scrubs can be worn. Pants must not touch floor or ride low on hips. Dress uniforms must be mid-knee or longer. White or flesh colored nylons are worn with dress or pant uniforms. If socks are worn with pant uniforms, they must be white. Shoes must be clean and white. Uniforms must be clean. A wristwatch with a second hand is required.

Course Description:

The course is designed to introduce the student to the health care field of nursing assistant. It will provide students with classroom, practical (laboratory) and clinical experience to develop the basic competencies required for certification as a nursing assistant. It will also provide the student with knowledge and skills that are prerequisite to job entry and that comply with both Nevada State Statutes and the federal law. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be eligible to apply for the Nevada State Certification Examination that is required for employment as a nursing assistant.

Learner Outcomes: Nursing assistant education strives to prepare individuals with skills necessary for safe and competent practice and the skills necessary for certification as specified by Nevada Revised Statutes and required for employment as a nursing assistant. Upon completion of this course, the student will:

Define the role of a nursing assistant.
Describe the responsibilities of a nursing assistant.
Perform specified skills required to function as a member of the health care team.
Demonstrate safe, competent care within the practice guidelines of a nursing assistant.
Provide care in accordance with the rights of every patient.

Assessment of Learner Outcomes:

Learner Outcomes / How Assessed
Define the role of a nursing assistant. / Workbooks, quizzes, and discussions focusing on ethics, legal standards, and patient rights.
Describe the responsibilities of a nursing assistant. / Workbooks and quizzes, group discussion, focusing on basic body systems and medical terminology. Practice of documentation.
Perform specified skills required to function as a member of the health care team. / Workbooks, quizzes, performance log, group discussion.
Practical application of learned nursing skills, team work and demonstration of communication skills and documentation. Skills practiced in a clinical setting.
Demonstrate safe, competent care within the practice guidelines of a nursing assistant. / Workbooks, quizzes, performance log, group discussion. Practical application of learned nursing skills, team work and demonstration of communication skills and documentation. Skills practiced in a clinical setting. Show understanding of scope of practice within the role of nursing assistant. Practice and apply skills in a clinical setting.
Provide care in accordance with the rights of every patient / Workbooks, quizzes, performance log, group discussion. Practical application of learned nursing skills, team work and demonstration of communication skills and documentation. Skills practiced in a clinical setting. Show understanding of scope of practice. Application of skills in a clinical setting showing a comprehension of nursing role, responsibilities, and the rights of every patient. Final test of written knowledge and manual skills.

A 100% is required on all skills listed on the Performance Log. Students are permitted to practice skills on the Performance Log until 100% accuracy is achieved. Skills tests on the Performance Log must be given by a registered nurse.

A minimum grade of 80% is required on all written and oral quizzes and tests. Retake is permitted on all written and oral quizzes and tests. No grade higher than 80% will be given on a retake exam. Retakes on a quiz or exam can only be taken up to two (2) times. The nursing assistant curriculum is a competency based curriculum which allows for variation in completion time because of differences in individual learners. However, all requirements must be completed by the end of the scheduled date of the course.

Method of Instruction:

The method of instruction will follow the Nursing Assistant Training Program Model Curriculum Guide for the Nevada State Board of Nursing. The curriculum is divided into 18 units which include objectives, vocabulary and suggested content. The program is a minimum of 120 hours. Classroom and laboratory work must be a minimum of 80 hours and 40 hours of clinical. The student must complete a minimum of 16 hours training before being allowed to work in a facility. The clinical training will include the following: Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Infection Control, Safety/Emergency Procedures including Heimlich maneuver, Promoting Residents’ Independence, and Respecting Residents’ Rights with practice in Methods to Reduce the Use of Restraints.

Grading Policy and Criteria:

A. Manual Skills Demonstration Examination

The student will achieve 100% demonstrating the skills listed on the Performance Log and following the specified steps in the procedure.
The student will demonstrate performance in a professional manner, using appropriate communication and respect for patient’s rights.
A manual skills exam will be given. Basic skills will be demonstrated. The student will not be told which skills he/she will perform prior to the time of the exam.

B. Written Examination

The student must achieve a minimum of 80% on the quizzes and written final examination. Failure to achieve the minimum after 3 tries will be a failure of the class.
Retakes on exams are permitted up to two (2) times.
If the student has demonstrated great difficulty with written examinations, arrangements can be made to take the exam orally. It is the student’s responsibility to request the oral rather written exam prior to the time of testing.
120 minutesare allowed for the final examination. The exam is multiple choice questions.

The following grading scale is used on all graded work or assignments: Please note that a C+ is not a passing grade in this class.

100 -94 % = A76% =C

93 -90 % = A-75-70 % =C-

89 -87 % =B+69-67 % =D+

86 -84 % = B66-64 % =D

83 -80 % =B-63-60 % =D-

79-77 % =C+Below 59 =F

The final written exam will be given on Wednesday, May 4at 8:00am.

Home work will include workbook assignments, chapter reading assignments, and end of the chapter reviews and class room assignments.

The following percentages will be used for grading:

Quizzes(3) - 30% of final grade:Must achieve a minimum of 80% on each quiz.
Final written exam - 30% of final grade: Must achieve a minimum of 80% on final.
Assigned homework - 10%
Clinicals – 30%
Skills Final – Must achieve a 100% on final skills exam to pass course.

The manual skill demonstration and tests will be held on May 10,11,17 and 18.

The student must achieve 100% demonstrating the skills listed on the Performance Log and following the specified steps in the procedure.

Attendance Policy and Absenteeism and Clinical Expectations:

All attendance and clinical expectations are outlined in the Student Policy Handbook.

Disability Statement:

GBC supports providing equal access for students with disabilities. An advisor is available to discuss appropriate accommodations with students. Please contact the ADA Officer (Julie Byrnes) in Elko at 775.753.2271 at your earliest convenience to request timely and appropriate accommodations.

Course Outline/Content/Schedule:

(Appropriate skills will be taught in the skills lab in conjunction with all classroom times)

Week 1:

Introduction to CNA, Nevada State Board of Nursing application, Role of CNA, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Cultural Diversity, Elder Abuse, and Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Needs”.

Chapters 1-5

Week 2:

Infection Control, Safety and Body Mechanics

Chapters 6 and 7

Moving, Lifting, Positioning and Recording

Chapter 11

Week 3:

Emergency Care, First Aid, and Disasters, Chapter 8

Admission, Transfer, Discharge, and Physical Exams, Chapter 9

Bed making and Unit Care, Chapter 10

Week 4:

Personal Care,Chapter 12

Vital Signs, Chapter 13

Nutrition and Fluid Balance, Chapter 14

Week 5:

Tuesday, Quiz #1, February 22, Chapters 1– 14.

Wednesday, February 23, class will be held at Highland Manor for orientation at 8 A.M.

Thursday, February 24, #1 Clinical 6, A.M. – 10 A.M.

Week 6:

Gastrointestinal System, Chapter 15

Urinary System, Chapter 16

Thursday, March 3, #2 Clinical 6 A.M. – 10 A.M.

Week 7:

Nutrition

Thursday, March 10, #3 Clinical 6 A.M. – 10 A.M.

Week 8:

Reproductive System, Chapter 17

Integumentary System, Chapter 18

Rehabilitations and Restorative care, Chapter 25

Thursday, March 17, #4 Clinical 6 A.M. – 10 A.M.

Week 9:

Spring Break March 21 - 25

Week 10:

Cardiovascular System, Chapter 19

Respiratory System, Chapter 20

Subacute Care, Chapter 26

Quiz #2, Wednesday, March 30, Chapters 15 – 20, 25, 26

Thursday, March 31, #5 Clinical 6 A.M. – 10 A.M.

Week 11:

Musculoskeletal System, Chapter 21

Nervous System, Chapter 22

Thursday, April 7, #6 Clinical 6 A.M. – 10 A.M.

Week 12:

Endocrine System, Chapter 23

Immune and Lymphatic Systems and Cancer, Chapter 24

Thursday, April 14, #7 Clinical 6 A.M. – 10 A.M.

Week 13:

End of Life Care, Chapter 27

Your New Position, Chapter 28

Quiz #3, Wednesday, April 20, Chapters, 21,22, 23, 24, 27, 28

Thursday, April 21, #8 Clinical 6 A.M. – 10 A.M.

Week 14:

Finishing up and practicing all skills in skills lab

Thursday, April 28, #9 Clinical 6 A.M. – 10 A.M.

Week 15:

Finishing and practicing all skills in skills lab

Final Written Exam, Wednesday, May 4

Thursday, May 5, #10 Clinical 6 A.M. – 10 A.M. (Last Clinical)

Week 16:

Final Skills testing; Tuesday, Wednesday, May 10-11.

Week 17:

Final Skills testing; Tuesday, Wednesday, May 17-18.

You are finished, enjoy a great summer vacation!!!!