o           Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)

o        Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course

X         WECM Course

 

Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.

 

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 ([FLB(LOCAL)]”. 

 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

1.  Subject to Clinical Warning
2.  Dismissal from the ADN Program

 

 

North Central Texas College

Associate Degree Nursing

Student Handbook Addendum

 

In the best interests of our students’ health, and to ensure consistent access to your classes throughout the semester, NCTC moved the majority of courses for the Fall semester online, or as synchronous online which includes weekly, scheduled virtual lectures with your instructor. The Associate Degree Nursing classes will require in-person instruction offered on campus by practicing required safety and social distancing guidelines. NCTC faculty and staff will continue to offer the instruction and support you need to be successful as we assess our campuses as we reopen to the public, and all of our Student Services’ offices are working to meet your needs.

The Associate Degree Nursing takes COVID 19 very seriously. All students must complete

1. Complete the Daily Health Check prior to going to clinical or campus. The link can be found here https://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html
2. Must wear a mask on campus.
3. Must follow the rules for COVID 19 clinical facility has enacted.

Even if it is more stringent than NCTC’s.

4. When on campus please park with a space between cars.
5. You must enter at the front of the HSC building.
6. All faculty will wear masks.
7. Social distancing will be enforced while students are on campus.
8. There will be no congregating in the buildings.
9. Only 2 students at a time are allowed on the elevators, with masks on.
10. If you test positive to COVID-19 you may report the information to the Office of Emergency Management by emailing Patrick Abu at pabu@nctc.edu.
11. You should stay at home except to get medical care.
12. If you have confirmed or suspected COVID-19 and have symptoms, you can stop your home isolation when:
    1. You’ve been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication AND
    2. Your symptoms  have gotten better, AND
    3. At least 10 days have gone by since your symptoms first appeared
13. If you tested positive for COVID-19, but have not had any symptoms, you can stop your home isolation when:
    1. At least 10 days have gone by since the date of your first positive COVID-19 test, AND
    2. You have not gotten sick with COVID-19
14. Instructions after completing self Isolation
    1. Report that your quarantine period is over to The Office of Emergency Management by emailing Patrick Abu at pabu@nctc.edu.
    2. Wait for approval to return on campus. The Office of Emergency Management will provide additional information and approval.
    3. NCTC may require clearance from a healthcare provider to return to class located at an NCTC campus, if applicable.

Students who test positive for COVID-19 may return to NCTC classes and activities after testing negative and after their return has been cleared by their health care provider or in accordance with the most recent local public health and medical guidance. Proof of a doctor's release may be required before you are allowed to return on campus.

This information can be found on the NCTC website at https://nctc.instructure.com/courses/41316

Clinical learning experiences shall include the administration of medications, health promotion and preventive aspects, nursing care of persons across the life span with acute and chronic illnesses, and rehabilitative care.

(1) Students shall participate in instructor-supervised patient teaching.

(2) Students shall also be provided opportunities for participation in clinical conferences/debriefing.

(3) When a high-fidelity simulation laboratory is used to meet clinical learning objectives, the faculty shall be trained in planning and guiding the experience and in debriefing and evaluating students. Programs may use up to 50% simulation activities in each clinical course. (page 91) https://www.bon.texas.gov/pdfs/law_rules_pdfs/rules_regulations_pdfs/June%202020%20BON%20Rules%20and%20Regulations.pdf

 

This means you must have 50% of your clinical experience at the Bedside.

Students who miss 2 or more clinical days at the clinical site or on campus will be reviewed by the Clinical Instructor, Chair of the Program and the Dean of Health Sciences for completion requirements.

 

Formal NCTC COVID-19 Statement

 

Conversion of Onsite Classes to Online/Remote Format: North Central Texas College students should be aware that in the event of a college closure due to COVID-19, onsite classes will be converted to an online/remote format. Students should plan ahead to ensure they have access to the computer equipment (either PC, MAC, or tablet), webcam, and internet connectivity to continue their classes in an online/remote format. Please read all your official North Central Texas College student emails as the transition from onsite to online/remote might require a reorganization in your personal situation. Students will be granted a 72-hour transition and grace period. Online classes will continue as scheduled without disruption. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change as conditions change.

 

Face Coverings: Per the North Central Texas College guidance on face coverings on campus, in the instructional setting, faculty and students must wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. Students without coverings, or those who do not comply with the rules relating to face coverings, will not be able to participate in on-campus classroom activities. To request an exception to this requirement, students should contact the NCTC HR Office of Enrollment Management (ccove@nctc.edu). Failure to comply with the face coverings requirement may result in the Instructor directing the student to leave the classroom. Any student asked to leave the classroom may be referred to the student conduct officer. These policies and procedures were updated on July 30, 2020 and are subject to change.

 

Temporary COVID-19 Attendance Policy for Face-to-Face Meetings: We are facing an unprecedented situation in which all of us must be flexible and make prudent decisions in the best interest of our families, our campus, and our community. In light of this, North Central Texas College is temporarily establishing the requirement that faculty keep records of student attendance for face-to-face course meetings as well as a documented seating chart. In addition, students who are sick or need to quarantine should not attend classes. Students will not be required to provide formal documentation from a health care provider and will not be penalized for COVID-19 related absences when proper notification to campus health officials is made in accordance with the guidelines stated below.

 

Faculty will:

 

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

• Provide notification to campus officials (via NCTC Daily Health Check protocol through Canvas) if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have to quarantine so we can confirm reported absence with instructors, monitor, and assist the campus community.
• Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
• Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
• Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
• Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
• Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
• Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.

During the spring 2021 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/work stations to facilitate roll-taking, and, if necessary, contact tracing. Additionally, we ask all members of the College community to be attentive to their health, and safeguard others, by following the CDC’s guideline to “stay home when you are sick.” You should stay home if you have symptoms. More information on what to do if you are sick is available at the CDC’s website.

Additional NCTC information is available at http://www.nctc.edu/coronavirus/index.html

 

 

 

QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Diane Neu, MSN,RN
Office Location:	2428-R
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731 ext. 4381
E-mail Address:	dneu@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Brandon Hernandez
Office Location:	2420-A
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731 ext.
E-mail Address:	bhernandez@nctc.edu