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Master Course Outline
NURS 262
Advanced Nursing Concepts 2
Course Description:
Students will build on the application of complex concepts related to the care of
patients throughout the lifespan. This will include analysis of nursing practice appropriate for patients
with multi system, critically ill and/or emergent conditions. Students will have opportunities to apply
learning in various settings such as acute care, critical care and the community. 6 lecture hours; 12 lab
hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree
Credits: 12 (Theory 6 credits: Clinical/Lab 6 credits)
Prerequisites: NURS 261 with a grade of “B-“ or better
Learning Outcomes:
By the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Prioritize a list of Quality Improvement initiatives to optimize safe patient outcomes across the
lifespan.
2. Integrate essential assessment data to exercise clinical judgment when caring for complex multisystem health alterations in a variety of settings.
3. Evaluate Leadership & Collaborative practices with complex multi-system health alterations.
4. Validate best practices using simulation technology to care for a client with critical health
alterations.
5. Implement an individualized patient-centered care teaching plan for culturally diverse patients
with complex multi-system health alterations, using current evidence.
Concepts
Topics/Exemplars
Cognition
TBI/GCS/SIADH/DI
Protection/Movement
SCI
Oxygenation/Perfusion
DIC/Shock/Trauma/Burns/AKI
Comfort and Caring
High Risk family: sudden death/Advanced
Directive
Homeostasis/Cellular Regulation
Transplants/ICP/DKA/HHNKS
Sex/Reproduction
High-risk OB/Newborn/Cleft lip (palate)
Nutrition
Fluid Replacement/TPN
Mood and Affect
Crisis Management
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Instructor: Team
Course Resources/Textbooks/Website: Please consult course instructor regarding current book list.
Teaching/Learning Methods
Lecture-discussion, group activities, role play, professional journal search, case studies
Methods of Evaluation:
5 unit exams
1 comprehensive final exam
1 scholarly written paper worth 30% of a selected unit
Total Points
470
100
30
600
Calculating Grades. The following procedure is used by all faculty members when calculating grades:
unit and final course grades are recorded as they are earned and rounded to tenths (e.g. 86.5). Exams
grades comprise 100% of the unit grade*. Homework, attendance or any other points available in a unit
of study will be awarded only after the student achieves 80% on the unit exam. The maximum grade
that can be earned for a unit of study is 100%. *Each quarter the grade for one unit of study will include
a unit exam worth 70% and a written scholarly paper worth 30%.
Clinical Appraisal Tool
Pass/Unsatisfactory
Course Requirements
1. Average of 80% (B-)or higher in lecture in order to progress to the next quarter of the program
2. Passing grade in clinical in order to progress to the next quarter of the program (see Clinical
Appraisal Tool attached).
3. Failure in clinical will result in a grade of C+ for the course.
4. Active class participation.
5. Satisfactory completion of any assigned written and/or presentation projects
General Information – Important!
See the Nursing Student Handbook for the policy related to missing tests.
No provisions are made for late assignments. All assignments must be turned in to pass the course.
Unless otherwise noted, all assignments must be original work. Please do not copy other students’ work
and turn it in as your own. See the Academic Integrity statement below.
Grading Scale:
Passing
A = 94-100%
A- = 90-93.9%
B+ = 87-89.9%
B = 84-86.9%
B- = 80-83.9%
Not Passing
C+ = 77-79.9%
C = 74-76.9%
C- = 70-73-9%
D = 65-69.9%
F = 64.9% or lower
Academic Integrity: All forms of cheating, falsification, and plagiarism are against the rules of this course
and of Grays Harbor College. Students who are unsure what constitutes academic dishonesty are
responsible for asking the instructor for clarification. Instances of intentional academic dishonesty will
be dealt with severely.
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Disability Statement: Students who have documented disabilities that require accommodations in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Disability Support Services
coordinator (email [email protected] or call 360.538.4068) as well as the instructor of the course in order to
ensure that together we create an optimal environment for educational achievement.
W Day: W Day, the final day to officially withdraw from a course, is the Thursday of the seventh week
(Thursday of the fourth week for summer quarter). Students who do not withdraw by that date will
receive the grades they have earned, regardless of whether they are attending the course or completing
the work. Students who are considering withdrawal are strongly advised to consult with the instructor,
advisor and financial aid prior to withdrawing. The only withdrawals allowed after W Day are complete
withdrawals from all courses.
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