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Nursing 311 Lab: Adult Health I
The College of Nursing will build upon its tradition of developing caring
and scholarly nurse leaders who positively impact contemporary and future health care.
Credits: 1
Placement: Junior I
Pre/Co- requisites: Successful completion of Nursing 212 and Nursing 217.
Course Description:
A clinical course focusing on selected psychomotor skills correlating with the Adult Health I
theory and Adult I clinical courses (Nursing 312, Nursing 313). Laboratory experiences are
designed to examine the theory and principles, as well as provide opportunities to develop and
refine the neuromuscular coordination in skill performance.
Objectives:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of theory and principles associated with the psychomotor skills of
Adult Health I.
2. Demonstrate performance of the psychomotor skills at a designated level of coordination.
Communication:
In all interactions the student is expected to demonstrate the values of professional nursing
(altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity and social justice) as outlined in the AACN
Essentials of Baccalaureate Nursing. All communication with students will be via UW Oshkosh
email addresses; email should be checked a minimum of daily Monday through Friday. Faculty
responses can be expected within forty-eight hours Monday through Friday.
Attendance/Participation:
Students are expected to be active participants in each course session which may include
classroom, laboratory, online, simulation, clinical, and/or activities. Each activity is an integral
part of each student’s education. Students are expected to be present and punctual for all
scheduled course sessions. Students should not schedule appointments or any other commitments
during course hours. The faculty member will determine what constitutes excessive absenteeism
and will inform students about expectations at the beginning of the course. Students are required
to communicate with faculty about an absence prior to the course session that will be missed. It
is the student’s responsibility to contact the faculty to arrange any make-up work required.
Excessive absences may warrant the student to withdraw from the course, earn an incomplete
grade, or earn a failing grade. (See the University and College of Nursing attendance policies in
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Academic Integrity:
The College of Nursing follows University Policy in matters relating to academic dishonesty
(e.g. plagiarism, cheating on exams, etc.). A copy of the University Policy is available in the
office of the Dean of Students, Dempsey Hall. To view UW Oshkosh Student Discipline code,
visit the Dean of Students website.
Early Alert:
Early Alert is a program that provides students with an Early Grade Report from faculty. Early
Grade Reports will indicate academic performance or attendance issues, specific steps to take,
and resources available to facilitate improvement. It is common for students to be unaware or
over-estimate their academic performance in classes so this process helps students to become
aware early on about progress and to learn strategies for success in the classroom. Students will
receive an email during the 5th
week of classes. It is important to read the entire email carefully.
Please note that some faculty do not use the Early Alert system; it is the student’s responsibility
to be aware of one’s own course grades.
e-Portfolio:
As students proceed through courses at UW Oshkosh, artifacts documenting learning will be
maintained in an ePortfolio. The ePortfolio can be found in D2L. The ePortfolio enables students
to keep track of papers, speeches, reports, projects, and other assignments in Quest, Explore, and
other courses, so that learning progress and the connecting ideas across different classes is
documented. In the CONNECT course, students can use collected artifacts to create a digital
story of one’s learning journey at UW Oshkosh. Students continue to use the portfolio in major
classes as a foundation for the Capstone course or experience near graduation. The ePortfolio
may be used after graduation to show evidence of learning to prospective employers or graduate
schools. In the EXPLORE course (and all USP courses), a specific assignment may be
designated as a requirement to be uploaded into the ePortfolio.
Disability Services:
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for
students with disabilities. Please contact Disability Services in the Dean of Students Office, 125
Dempsey Hall, 424-3100 [Voice], 424-1319 [TTY] for the University’s accommodation request
form and documentation requirements. Information related to an individual’s accommodation
request and/or arrangements will be confidential and will be shared with relevant University
personnel or offices on a “need-to-know” basis. Students are responsible to share
accommodations with faculty in each course.
Textbooks:
See the UW Oshkosh “University Books & More” website. The College of Nursing orders
specific and unique textbook packages or bundles which often include internet access codes,
therefore, it is essential that these are purchased through the “University Books or More” store
located in Reeve Memorial Union.

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Evaluation:
Evaluation will be based upon students’ attainment of course objectives. Grades are assigned
according to the College of Nursing Grading Policy found in the Student Policies and Procedures
Handbook. Standardized tests may also be used. When used, students must pass the standardized
test at a score established by the College of Nursing to successfully complete the course.
Grading Policy:
The following scale is used by the College of Nursing when grading. Students must earn a grade
of C or better to pass a theory or clinical course. The norm at the University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh is to round up when the final grade percentage is at .5 level or higher. The
Undergraduate Program Committee in the College of Nursing endorses this grading practice.
A = 94 -100
A- = 91 - 93
B+ = 89 - 90
B = 86 - 88
B- = 83 - 85
C+ = 80 - 82
C = 77 - 79
C- = 74 - 76
D+ = 71 - 73
D = 68 - 70
D- = 65 - 67
F = 64 and below
A grade of C or higher is required to pass all undergraduate courses and to progress in the
program.
Instructional Methods: Discussion, lecture, media, demonstration, guided practice.
Topical Outline:
Examination and discussion of theory and principles, and demonstration of psychomotor
performance of the following skills:
I. Foundations Review
A. Med-Surg Assessment Review
B. Oxygen therapy
1. Equipment, Types and Oximeter use
C. Medication administration review
D. Sequential Stockings and TED Hose
E. I & O Review
II. Parenteral Medication Administration
A. Intradermal injections
B. Subcutaneous injections
C. Intramuscular injections
III. Intravenous therapy management
A. Equipment needed for IV infusion and medication administration
B. IV management

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1. tubing and bag changes
2. flow rate by gravity and with IV pump
3. conversion and care of saline lock
4. discontinuation of an IV catheter
C. IV medication administration
1. IV push med into a running IV line or a saline lock
2. IV pump use
IV. Sterile Field and Process
A. Sterile technique
1. Sterile gloving
2. Sterile field set-up
B. Wound care
1. Clean vs. contaminated wounds
1. surgical incision
2. pressure ulcer
2. Cleansers, dressings, securing agents
3. Suture and staple removal
4. Drains
5. Stump wrapping
V. Urinary Techniques
A. Retention catheterization
1. Insertion and removal
2. Management via irrigation (open and closed)
B. Suprapubic catheter and nephrotomy tube care
C. Urinary specimen collection
1. CCUA
2. Straight catheterization