NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Clinical Nursing I
Course prefix, number, and section number: RNSG 1261.100-104
Semester/Year of course: Fall 2022
Semester start and end dates: August 22, 2022- December 10, 2022
Modality: Face to face classroom/clinical
Class meeting location, days, and times: varies according to clinical schedule
Lab meeting location, days, and times: Varies, see clinical calendar
Semester credit hours: 2
Lab hours: 96
Course description:
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialize occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Course prerequisites: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program: BIOL2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology I; BIOL2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology II; MATH1342 Elementary Statistical Methods.
RNSG1423 is usually taken concurrently with BIOL2420, RNSG1261, RNSG1300 and RNSG1219
Required course materials: ATI resources/books/ebooks
Potter, P., & Perry, A. (2023). Fundamentals of Nursing (11th ed). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier
Texas Nurse Practice Act (2021). Austin, TX: Texas Board of Nursing https://www.bon.texas.gov ; https://www.bon.texas.gov/laws_and_rules_nursing_practice_act.asp
Any Medical Dictionary/app
Name of instructor: Cindy Lutkenhaus MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Office location: HSC 2428-M
Telephone number: 940-668-7731 ext 4364
E-mail address: calutkenhaus@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: Monday morning, Tuesday, Wednesday after 1300 all by appointment only.
Name of instructor: Kimmie Johnson, MSN, RN
Office location: HSC 2428
Telephone number: 940-668-7731 ext 4969
E-mail address: kjohnson@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: contact her via email
Name of instructor: Cathy Carney, MSN, RN
Office location: HSC 2411-I
Telephone number: 940-668-7731 ext 4371
E-mail address: ccarney@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: contact her via email
SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER
The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.
SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS
List of graded assignments:
Clinical performance 60% of grade which includes:
Mid Term Evaluation
Final Evaluation both worth 100 points each. Points are taken off per the Clinical Points Tool.
Other Assignments worth 40% of grade:
- 5 ATI Dosage Calculations math Modules
- 1 Communication/Cultural assignment
- 1 Geriatric depression scale
- 1 Reflection Assignment
See Class calendar in Canvas for more details.
Math Competency: Dosage calculation modules are available on your ATI account. All ADN Nursing students are required to take a dosage and calculation test. The student will have three opportunities to pass the test with a minimum score of 100%. The math exam will consist of 10 questions and the student will be allowed 30 minutes to complete the exam. If the student is not successful on the first or second attempt, he/she will be required to seek remedial math instruction with their clinical instructor, the NCTC math lab tutor or the ADN LRP tutor and retake the math test within one week after the first or second math exam. Failure to pass the third math test with a minimum score of 100% will result in an immediate clinical failure and dismissal from the program at that time. If a student misses or is absent for the math exam that missed exam will be considered a failed attempt.
Portfolios: The student must have a portfolio(notebook/binder) consisting of all the evaluation forms, clinical competency forms, patient care and documentation forms, and clinical points tool that they will need to bring to clinical each day. The contents of this portfolio will be submitted with the final evaluation and will be part of the student file.
Final grade scale : Numerical Grade for Course Letter Grade
90-100 A
81-89 B
75-80 C
66-74 D
65 and below F
In order to pass this course, the student:
Must pass the course with an average of 75 or higher.
Must pass the math exam with 100% within three tries.
Late work policy: Assignments
a. All assignments must be completed and turned in by the due date.
b. No late work will be accepted
c. Failure to submit assignment by designated due date will result in a zero (0) as the grade.
d. All work must be turned in to pass the course no later than 24 hours after it was due.
e. **Technical Issues-If the student notifies the instructor by email four hours prior to the due date and time with proof that there was a technology issue (screenshot of the issue), then the instructor has the right to allow additional time or accept the late work but this is at the discretion of the instructor and not required.
SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL. THE ADDENDUMs, ALL TOOLS/RUBRICS, AND ALL OTHER CANVAS COURSE MATERIAL LISTED IN THE COURSE IS CONSIDERED PART OF THE RNSG 1261 SYLLABUS.
COURSE POLICIES
Academic Integrity Policy:
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/Section-II/Student-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Student-Conduct/Specific-Conduct-RegulationsRestrictions
See the ADN Student Handbook regarding specific policies regarding academic dishonesty.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
1). A zero (0) for the assignment.
2). Failure in the class
Attendance Policy: Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or emergencies as determined by the instructor. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval and judgement by the faculty member. Approved college sponsored activities are the only absences for which a student should not be held liable and only when provided by a college official ahead of the absence. Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work. Student will be dropped from a class by the Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives. Persistent, unjustified absences from classes, laboratories or clinicals will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/Academic-Policies/Attendance-Regulations
Specifically to RNSG 1261 the attendance requirements are:
a. Students are expected to attend clinical on each assigned clinical day. Each clinical course has a required number of hours that must be completed. There are NO allowed or excused clinical absences.
b. If an untoward circumstance arises and the student must miss a clinical day, points will be deducted from the Clinical Points Tool for each clinical day missed. Any student missing more than two (2) clinical days or clinical labs will have to schedule an appointment with the Program Director and the Clinical Instructor prior to the next clinical day. The circumstances for the absences will be reviewed and the student may be dismissed from the nursing program or placed on a probationary contract. The contract will state that any further absences will result in dismissal from the ADN program. Two (2) days of tardiness of less than 30 minutes will be counted as one (1) absence. Tardiness of more than 30 minutes is considered an absence. In the event of extreme circumstances, allowing the student to remain at clinical or being sent home will be at the discretion of the clinical instructor.
c. Students must notify the clinical instructor BEFORE the scheduled start time of clinical if he or she is going to be absent or tardy. This includes being late due to weather or traffic conditions. Pictures/documentation may be required to prove the absence..
See the ADN Student Handbook regarding specific attendance policies for class and clinical
The last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is October 31, 2022.
Withdrawal Policy
A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry of nursing.
- Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills of nursing
- Demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communication skills using terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
Texas Board of Nursing Differentiated Essential Competencies
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to act as a:
- Member of the Profession: Provide nursing care within the parameters of professional nursing knowledge, scope of practice, education, experience, and ethical/legal standards of care.
- Provider of Patient-Centered Care: Proactively manage priorities in patient care and follow-up on clinical problems that warrant investigation with consideration of anticipated risks.
- Patient Safety Advocate: Safely administer medications and treatments. Recognize and report unsafe practices.
- Member of the Health Care Team: Assist patients and their families to communicate needs to their support systems and to other health care professionals.
COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook and the ADN student Handbook.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Department Chairperson: Emily Lewis MSN, RN
Office location: 2428-R
Telephone number: 940-668-7731 ext 4361
E-mail address: elewis@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Diane Neu
Office location: 2420-A
Telephone number: 940-668-7731 ext 4381
E-mail address: dneu@nctc.edu