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Overview of Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) Curriculum C entral T exas C ollege

Overview of Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) Curriculum C entral T exas C ollege. Clinical Preceptorship Orientation. A.D.N. Curriculum is based on “4 C’s”. Caring: An attitudinal principle involving respect and dignity that forms the basis of actions on behalf of another. Communication:

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Overview of Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) Curriculum C entral T exas C ollege

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  1. Overview of Associate Degree Nursing (A.D.N.) CurriculumCentralTexasCollege Clinical Preceptorship Orientation

  2. A.D.N. Curriculum is basedon “4 C’s” • Caring: • An attitudinal principle involving respect and dignity that forms the basis of actions on behalf of another. • Communication: • A process whereby individuals or groups exchange ideas, feelings and opinions. • Community: • An environment in which A.D.N. students can deliver care to individuals and families in a community setting. • Critical Thinking: • The ability to analyze, synthesize and conceptualize ideas in order to systematically formulate, apply and evaluate prudent nursing decisions.

  3. In addition, there are fiveconceptual threads These five threads are woven throughout the curriculum: • Nursing Process • Functional Health Patterns • Legal/Ethical Issues • Professional Socialization • Interdisciplinary Collaboration

  4. In addition, • The practice of an Associate Degree Nursing graduate is defined by three roles: • Provider of Care • Coordinator of Care • Member of a Profession • The students are integrated into these roles as they progress through the program.

  5. The degree plan (coursework) • There are a total of 71 credits in the plan. • These are shown in parentheses following the title of each course. • The RNSG courses must be completed sequentially in the degree plan before progression to the next semester. • The degree plan was designed to be flexible. • A student can follow the entire plan from start to finish, may attend part-time, or transfer into the program from another college or university. • This curriculum allows for a smooth transitioninto other degree options following graduation. • (e.g., a BSN program).

  6. Degree Plan continued: Semester One: • RNSG 1209: Introduction to Nursing (2) • BIOL 2401: Anatomy and Physiology I (4) • BIOL 1406: General Biology I (4) • ENGL 1301: CompositionI (3)

  7. Degree Plan continued: • Semester Two: • RNSG 1105: Nursing Skills I (1) • RNSG 1115: Health Assessment (1) • RNSG 1301: Pharmacology (3) • RNSG 1413: Foundations for Nursing Practice (4) • RNSG 1262: Clinical – Nursing I (2) • BIOL 2402: Anatomy and Physiology II (4)

  8. Degree Plan continued: • Semester Three: • RNSG 1331: Principles of Clinical Decision Making (3) • RNSG 1251: Care of the Childbearing Family (2) • RNSG 2213: Mental Health Nursing (2) • RNSG 1363: Clinical – Nursing II (3) • PSYC 2301: General Psychology (3)

  9. Degree Plan Continued: • Semester Four: • BIOL 2421: Microbiology (4) (note: BIOL 2421 is the only Microbiology accepted and is a prerequisite for the Fifth Semester)

  10. Degree Plan Continued: • Semester Five: • RNSG 1347: Concepts of Clinical Decision Making (3) • RNSG 2201: Care of Children and Families (2) • RNSG 2362: Clinical – Nursing III (3) • SPCH (speech): SPCH 1318 or 1315 (3) • PSYC 2314: Life Span Growth and Development (3)

  11. Degree Plan Continued: • Semester Six: • RNSG 2341: Advanced Concepts of Clinical Decision Making (3) • RNSG 2221: Management of Client Care (2) • RNSG 2363: Clinical – Nursing IV (3) • ELCT (elective): Humanities/Fine Arts Selection (3) • PHED: Physical Education (1)

  12. Curriculum Evaluation • The curriculum is constantly evaluated through feedback from graduates, faculty, and the public. • This is a cyclical process of feedback and evaluation that is included in the assessment and discussion/implementation process by faculty.

  13. Evaluation continued • This program evaluation is the basis for the Systematic Plan for Program Evaluation and Assessment of Outcomes for the curriculum. • As per the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) • TPE (Total Program Evaluation) • DEL-C (Differentiated Entry Level Competencies) • And per the NLNAC (National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission) • Examples include: QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan), and AIP (Assessment of Instructional Programs)

  14. Program Outcome Measures • Demonstration by the nursing student of an “independent” level of practice • Accomplished through use of a clinical evaluation tool • Based on DEL-C Competencies • Graduate success rate on licensure examination (NCLEX-RN®) • Prior to graduation, students must take and pass an Educational Resources, Inc. (ERI) RN Assessment Test. • Graduate and Employer (of graduates) satisfaction or outcome surveys

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