Congratulations you are now ready to begin your final year of nursing school.  I teach your final skills-based class and help guide you through both the application and theory, demonstrating how nursing incorporates these tasks into their clinical nursing practice.  Upon completion of my course you will be able to perform all nursing skills at the bedside where you can practice, improve and solidify your learning in the fourth and final semester. Here is my contact information:

• Instructor: Michalyn Maddelein
• Email: Michalyn_maddelein@cuesta.edu
• Phone number: (805) 748-7778, this is my personal number as I am working primarily remote. Please be conscientious of my privacy by attempting to emailing me your questions first.  If I do not respond to your email within 24 hours or you have an emergency, I would appreciate a brief text.

• Office Location/ Hours:  Office 2728 on Thursday and Friday afternoon post class by appointment.  I will be holding virtual office hours via zoom on Mondays from 18:30-20:30 . On Thursdays I will be in office from 11:00 – 12:00, hope you can stop by.

Instructor Contact Expectations: 

The best and fastest way to contact me is email.  I will generally respond to your emails within 24 hours during weekdays only.  During busy times of the semester, the response time may increase to 48 hours.  On weekends, I will do my best to get back to you ASAP but I cannot guarantee an expeditious response. 

Course Environment:

This online course will be using a Web-based Learning Management System Canvas as the method to disseminate information. Canvas provides the framework for the course including PowerPoint presentations, student data files, the tools to receive and send course materials, and a grade book. Using the communication tools, you can communicate using e-mail, and you can share materials and ideas with other course participants via the discussion forums and groups.

Class opens / Accessing Canvas:

Prior to Monday August 17, 2020, you will receive an email to your my.Cuesta.edu address providing you with a reminder that class will be starting and log in procedures for Canvas, the learning management system (LMS) used to deliver course content. You can access Canvas by logging into MyCuesta, then clicking on the Resources Tab, then clicking on Canvas in the Online Learning Channel, or by typing the Canvas address (https://cuesta.instructure.com/) into your browser address bar. Do not bookmark / favorite the canvas site after your login, or you will get an error message next time you try to log in. You must access the canvas log in directly.

If you are not familiar with logging into canvas, please refer to the Canvas Quick Reference Guide.Links to an external site. Once logged into Canvas you will be directed on where to get started. Be sure to read all the direction on the course home page.  

If you are having difficulty logging into Canvas after August 17, 2020 and need assistance please email me or technical support at this email address support@cuesta.edu.   

Online Learning: 

If you have never taken an online class or this is your first experience with Canvas, please be patient with yourself. Online classes are not inherently easier, although they may be much more convenient for many students. You should expect to spend at least as much time, if not more on this course as you would on a course that meets face to face.

There will be weekly lectures at my regularly scheduled lecture time on Thursdays from 12:00 noon to 13:50 pm via Zoom through the Canvas website.  Success will require you to be self-directed and there will be a substantial amount of reading, viewing, studying, and writing required. This course is completely online using Canvas; all coursework (discussions, assignments, quizzes) is submitted online. There are no face-to-face meetings.  Please be prepared to spend 12-24 hours per week on coursework for this class to help you transition the information to the clinical setting.

IS an ONLINE CLASS FOR YOU? 

• First, go to the Cuesta College Canvas Tutorial (self paced)Links to an external site.,  there are many resources that were designed to help you understand the basis for an online class and the skills necessary for success. (If the tutorials do NOT describe you, then taking this class online is NOT for you and I strongly suggest that you drop the online class and enroll in a traditional classroom section.)

Regular Effective Contact policy:

Regular and Effective Instructor Contact will be met through weekly instructor initiated threaded discussion forums called breakdown buster; weekly announcements to students; timely and effective feedback on student assignments; email, phone or messaging to individuals; and virtual office hours.

Course Description

 My class is divided into three portions: (1) NRAD 203B which covers the theory and rational related to the skills we will be learning, (2) NRAD 120C where we practice and implement the skills in the lab, and (3) clinical which is held in an acute care setting. To help you better prepare for these three sections I have broken them down with a brief explanation of what to expect and how to be better prepared.

• NRAD 203B (CRN 70691) – is the theory-based portion of level 3 skills (inclusive of level 1 & 2), demonstrating the proper clinical application. This class will be held via Zoom through your Canvas website, during my regularly scheduled class time from 12:00-13:50.
  • Catalog description:   Applies nurse caring concepts to the clinical practice of nursing in a variety of health care settings. Presents advanced nursing skills.  Provides opportunity to implement culturally relevant nursing care to clients with varied health problems in various clinical settings.
  • Student learning outcomes (SLO’s) –
    • Incorporate effective nursing skills to organize, prioritize and manage multiple complex patients.
    • Promote safe quality patient centered care by analyzing, collaborating and communicating information from valid resources with the interprofessional team.
    • Implement clinical reasoning and decision making with increased independence and efficiency for multiple patients with complex needs.

Text Book and Materials

• • Supplies – this year you will be receiving a laminated poster that includes the variances seen in the hospital setting, and supplies to practice along with me during lecture.
  • Supplemental Materials necessary for this class:  
    • Technology tools outside the LMS:
      • Skyscape
      • ConferZoom
      • Adobe readerLinks to an external site.
      • Microsoft Office for Free (including word and powerpoint)Links to an external site.
  • Books – each weekly module for this class is broken down into journal articles, videos and handouts (which I post), in addition to the text books previously required for your first year of nursing school. Here is a list of the required textbooks:
    • Lewis, S.L., Bucher, L., Harding, M.M., Heitkemper, M.M., Kwong, J., & Roberts, D. (2017). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems. (10th ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elseiver.  978-03233-2852-4
    • Lewis, S.L., Bucher, L., Harding, M.M., Heitkemper, M.M., Kwong, J., & Roberts, D. (2017). Study Guide to Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and management of clinical Problems. (10th ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.  978-03233-7148-3
    • Treas, L.S., Wilkinson, J.M. (2018). Basic nursing: Thinking, doing, and caring. (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis. 9780-08036-5942-1
    • Vallerand, A.H., & Sanoski, C.A. (2018). Davis’ drug guide for nurses. (15th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Davis. 978-08036-6945-1

        Optional Textbook

• • • Lewis, S.L., Bucher, L., Harding, M.M., Heitkemper, M.M., Kwong, J., & Roberts, D. (2017). Clinical companion to medical-surgical nursing: Assessment and management of clinical problems. (10th ed.) St. Louis, MO: Elseiver.  978-03233-7117-9
• Clinical Rotations – Attached is your clinicalLinks to an external site. rotation, please be advised that locations and times may vary as the pandemic unfolds. We will do our best to keep you informed as early as possible, but reserve the right to reschedule clinical rotations to meet your required 162 clinical hours. Please note that there are two separate groups composed of six separate locations.  All clinical groups start with orientation on Monday August 17^th at 07:30, at you assigned clinical location. Group 1 will begin with having their hospital rotation on Tuesday August 18^th and Friday August 21 as regularly scheduled clinical days, in addition to the orientation that week.  All other weeks are composed of a Monday and Tuesday clinical rotation, every other week, for 9 hours each day.  Mentorship will be a 12-hour shift at the end of the semester.
  • Each student will be scheduled for the following clinical hours to complete the 203B clinical requirements: (Refer to the attached clinical calendarLinks to an external site. for specific dates). There are no allowed absences. Any missed days will be rescheduled by the instructor and required to be made-up for credit.
    • 15 clinical days (9 hours per clinical day) with instructor = 135 hours
    • 2 clinical days (12 hours shift) with RN mentor = 24 hours
    • 1 Clinical SIMULATION day = 3 hours
    • TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS = 162
• NRAD 120C (CRN 74293) – is designed to provide students the opportunity to practice nursing skills through assessment, demonstration and practice. The skills lab is specifically set-up to practice the skills presented in NRAD 203B. This course is composed of online and in-person learning, where you will be integrating a variety of learning styles to enhance your experience and better prepare you for the clinical setting. The course is designed and organized so that each skill-set in the lab builds upon experience and content taught in NRAD 203B.  Additional online class work includes power points, quizzes, reading, videos and a proctored test to complete the course requirements.
  • • Student Learning Outcomes (SLO’s):
      • Demonstrate critical elements for Level 3 skills in clinical practice.
      • Demonstrate successful skills testing for IVP medication administration.
      • Maintain critical elements of Level 1 and Level 2 skills in clinical practice.
    • Schedule: There are nine directed labs where you will be working in the skills lab in person. Please see your clinical calendarLinks to an external site. of assigned labs for week 2,3,4,5,9,10,11,12 & 13 where you will be attending a directed lab class.  Group 1A, 1C, and 2E are scheduled from 08:00 to 09:50.  Group 1B, 2D and 2F are scheduled from 10:00 to 11:50.
      • Intravenous push testing is conducted on week 6 and 7. Each student will have an assigned 30-minute slot (exact times will be posted in Canvas) for their individual testing time, see the clinical calendar for group assignment. 
    • Supplies and Books: Directed lab supplies will be provided each week. All reading material is inclusive of the requirement defined in NRAD 203B.

Technical Support

Cuesta students are encouraged to direct all technical support inquiries to  support@my.cuesta.edu. If you are having issues with Canvas, you should contact the Canvas Support Hotline at (877) 921-7680, or email support@instructure.com.

If you are having difficulty viewing the course or logging in, it may be because you are not using the correct url: https://cuesta.instructure.com/ or you are using your phone or using an unsupported browser.  

Your learning environment is best accessed from a desktop or laptop computer, using Firefox or Chrome.  This may solve your problem!  Please review the browser requirements and minimum computer specificationsLinks to an external site..

Accommodations:

This course is designed using an accessible Learning Management System, and course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind. If you have a disability and might need accommodations in this class such as extended time on exams or other resources. Please contact the instructor as soon as possible so that you can receive appropriate accommodations in a timely manner. You should also contact DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services)Links to an external site. or at 805-546-3148.

College & Course Policies: 

Academic Honesty Policy: In addition to my course policy discussed in the syllabus, please note all students attending San Luis Obispo County Community College District at any district site and when representing Cuesta College in any off-campus activity, assume an obligation to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner compatible with the Student Code of conduct. Please review the Cuesta College Student Code of conductLinks to an external site..

Add / Drop Policy: This course requires completion of all first-year nursing courses.  Attendance at your assigned clinical setting on Monday August 17^th for hospital orientation, at 07:30 in your nursing school whites is the classes first meeting. Completion of all clinical hours are required for credit in this class. Additional class requirements will be discussed in the syllabus.

 In addition to my policy, please review the Cuesta policy for drops

• Add PolicyLinks to an external site.
• Drop PolicyLinks to an external site.

Waitlist Policy: In addition to my course specific procedures, please review Cuesta’s waitlist procedure and instructionsLinks to an external site.

 

 I look forward to growing together, lets get started on the best year ever!