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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Introduction to Professional Nursing for Integrated Programs
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Course Prefix & Number:
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RNSG 1423
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Section Number:
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100
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Semester/Year:
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Spring
2021
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours:
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64
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
Introduction to the profession of nursing including the roles of the professional nurse as provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession with emphasis on health promotion and primary disease prevention across the life span; essential components of the nursing health assessment; identification of deviations from expected health patterns; the application of a systematic problem-solving process to provide basic nursing care to patients across the life span; and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to an integrated approach.
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Course Prerequisite(s): 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
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
ATI resources/books/ebooks
Potter, P., & Perry, A. (2021). Fundamentals of Nursing (10th ed). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier
Texas Nurse Practice Act (2020). Austin, TX: Texas Board of Nursing https://www.bon.texas.gov
Sim Chart ; EHR Tutor
Any Medical Dictionary/app
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Cindy Lutkenhaus, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM
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Campus/Office Location
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Gainesville Campus HSCS 2428-M
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 ext. 4364
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E-mail Address:
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calutkenhaus@nctc.edu
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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By appointment
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Clinical day
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By appointment
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By appointment
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By appointment
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If you want to meet, you will need to request a time via email and I will send an online invitation to meet via Webex
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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- Describe the roles of the professional nurse in the delivery of health care;
- Discuss the legal and ethical parameters of professional nursing practice including the Nursing Practice Act;
- Identify health promotion needs for patients across the life span; identify principles and develop skills for safe basic nursing care;
- Utilize the systematic problem-solving process to develop a comprehensive plan of care for a patient with basic health care needs
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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4
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ATI Practice & Proctored & Remediation
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10%
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1 each
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Care Plan Upload to Canvas, BON Presentation
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15%
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5
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Unit Exams
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55%
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1
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Comprehensive Final exam
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20%
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Numerical Grade for Course Letter Grade
90-100 A
81-89 B
75-80 C
66-74 D
65 and below F
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
This course may be taught utilizing various teaching methods, including but not limited to power points, videos, in-class lectures, case studies, group discussion, role-playing, simulations, and demonstration with return demonstration. Additionally, audiovisual aids, articles, and videos may be presented in class or assigned for review outside of the structured class time. The content from these resources may be included on tests. The student, as an adult learner, is expected to utilize the various instructional resources available to clarify areas in which the student lacks understanding of required nursing content.
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 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. Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor. A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam. 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 or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)
Students are required to attend online exams and proctored assessments. Failure to attend these class times will result in an absence. If an unit exam is missed the student will have to make-up the exam on the makeup date (May 5 @ 10am) A student may only miss one unit exam, per semester, as stated in the testing policy.
http://www.nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/Academic-Policies/Attendance-Regulations
See the ADN Student Handbook regarding specific attendance policies for class and clinical.
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is April 5, 2021
COURSE TYPE
x WECM Course
WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAM ELEMENTS
The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) conducted extensive research and interviews and determined that “workplace know-how” consists of two elements: foundations skills and workplace competencies.
These SCANS Skills are referenced with each course objective and are as follows:
(1) Foundation Skills
- Basic Skills: A worker must (i) read, (ii) write, (iii) perform arithmetic and mathematical
operations, (iv) listen, and (v) speak effectively.
- Thinking Skills: A worker must (i) think creatively, (ii) make decisions, (iii) solve problems,
(iv) visualize, (v) know how to learn, and (vi) reason effectively.
(c) Personal Qualities: A worker must display (i) responsibility, (ii) self-esteem, (iii) sociability,
(iv) self-management, (v) integrity, and (vi) honesty.
- Resources: A worker must identify, organize, plan, and allocate resources effectively. This
includes (i) time, (ii) money, (iii) material and facilities, and (iv) human resources.
- Interpersonal Skills: A worker must work with others effectively to (i) participate as a
member of a team, (ii) teach others new skills, (iii) serve patients/customers, (iv) exercise
leadership, (v) negotiate, and (vi) work with diversity.
(c) Information: A worker must be able to (i) acquire and use information, (ii) organize and
maintain information: (iii) interpret and communicate information and (iv) use computers to process information.
- Systems: A worker must understand complex interrelationships as in (i) understanding systems, (ii) monitor and correct performance, and (iii) improve and design systems.
- Technology: A worker must be able to work with a variety of technologies, e.g. (i) select technology, (ii) apply technology, and (iii) maintain and troubleshoot equipment.
TESTING POLICY
As an adult learner, a student nurse and a member of the professional nursing community, I understand that it is my responsibility to demonstrate honesty, integrity, high ethical standards, and to behave in a manner consistent with that of a professional nurse. I acknowledge that as a student in a program of preparation for professional nursing practice, I am expected that I take full responsibility for my actions. I will support the highest academic standards and I will not intentionally or knowingly engage in any activities that support academic dishonesty. I will neither give nor receive unauthorized help on any examination. I will not seek assistance when answering questions on an online exam, when such action has been strictly prohibited.
I will not store, receive, and or access course materials such as lecture notes, textbooks, or learning aids whether on a cellular device, computer or other electronic device during online testing. I will not use the Internet to search for answers during an exam. I understand that test questions are confidential and I will not take pictures of any test question and I will not record any test questions or answers during the exam.
I also understand it is my responsibility to report any knowledge or observation of others giving or receiving help. I am aware that any violation of academic honesty may lead to lead to actions up to and including dismissal from the nursing program. Continuing with the exam indicates that I acknowledge the above and agree to abide by the statements contained within.
Students will complete examinations at home using Examplify software applications. Students will have one minute per question and the examination. Scores will be released upon the completion of the item analysis of the exam.
Testing Policy
- All students are expected to test on the assigned date and time. To prevent disruption of student testing, any student who is tardy will not be admitted to the computer lab after testing has begun. No cell phones will be allowed. All cell phones must be placed in a designated place prior to testing.
- Any student who is absent or misses any unit exam due to tardiness may be given an essay/short answer examination at the faculty’s discretion.
- All missed unit examinations must be made up on May 5, 2021 @ 10am . Missed make-up exams will not be rescheduled. Makeup examinations may be a combination of the following: multiple choice, true-false, essay, short answer, matching, and/or fill in the blank questions.
- The student is responsible to notify the faculty of any absence on exam days. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate a discussion with the faculty the reason for missing an exam and to schedule a make-up examination. A student may only miss one exam due to an emergency or serious illness. If more than one exam is missed the student has to make an appointment to meet with the Program Director.
- All personal belongings are to be stowed while testing is conducted.
- Cell phones and all electronic devices are to be turned off during testing. All electronics should be stowed with personal belongings. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, tablets, and smart watches.
- Examination scores will not be released until the item analysis of exam is complete.
- If a student wishes to appeal an exam question it must be presented via email with supporting documentation.
- After taking an examination, students wishing to discuss the exam or the exam grade may do so by making an appointment with the instructor within two weeks after the exam is taken. After two weeks, no further discussion of exam grades or questions will be conducted. The exams will not be reviewed after they are taken online. A strengths and opportunities report will be sent after each exam.
- Final exams are comprehensive and must be taken at the designated time. No make-up final exams will be given. No reviewing of the final exam.
- Students will only have one attempt at the ATI Practice (and Proctored) tests. No make-up exams will be allowed for ATI Proctored Exams.
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is committed to assisting students with accommodations related to all disabilities, including COVID-19. Any student that feels they require accommodations related to COVID-19 are encouraged to contact the OSD office by email at kwsmith@nctc.edu and/or ysandmann@nctc.edu for a virtual intake session. As with all disability related accommodations, documentation is required and reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. North Central Texas College also has a CARES Team and a student can also request advising assistance by contacting cares.nctc.edu or counseling@nctc.edu for information and/or assistance related to special advising and/or counseling referrals
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COUNSELING AND TESTING CENTER
Counseling and Testing staff offer a variety of services to current and prospective students, such as College 101, placement testing, academic advising and course registration, transfer assistance, and College Success seminars (Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, Choosing a Major, Learning Style Strategies, Career Exploration), and much more.
https://www.nctc.edu/counseling-advising/index.html
https://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx
SUPPORT SERVICES
Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, free 24/7 online tutoring through Grade Results and assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized support services.
http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices.aspx
Financial Aid offers financial resources for students that qualify, visit the financial aid offices for more information. http://www.nctc.edu/financial-aid/index.html
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
http://www.nctc.edu/catalog/index.html
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
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://www.nctc.edu/catalog/index.html
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
Syllabus Addendum – Spring 2021
NCTC Student Services and Resources
Affinity Groups
Staff and faculty representing the Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s), along with academic advisors, counselors and success coaches, serve as mentors for NCTC’s student-centered Affinity Groups.
An Affinity Group is a population of students who have specific needs, barriers or systems they are needing to navigate not only within college, but within life. Providing mentorship, support and resources for identified Affinity Groups such as Black/African American students, veterans and active military, single parents, students with disabilities, adult learners, Latinx, LGBTQ+ and students who have experienced foster care and/or homelessness, enables us to make more impactful, meaningful connections with students who are in dire need of equity and understanding.
Career Services Center
In need of employment? NCTC Career Coaches meet one-on-one to provide training in writing resumes, job searches, interviewing, and more. The Skills to Succeed Academy is also a free interactive, online employability training program focused on building the skills and confidence you need to find the best career.
Completion Center
The Completion Center provides a variety of services for first-time in college students. These include academic success coaching, goal setting, course planning, student resources, career development, and job placement services for all new college students. Free online Success Seminars are also available through Student Lingo and new students will also enroll in a First Year Experience (NCTC 1001) course to get started on the right track!
Counseling and Advising
Academic Advisors and Counselors help students explore majors and programs offered, how to take the best combination of classes to meet your goals, assist with questions related to university transfer, and guide students towards academic and personal success, and more. At NCTC, you are assigned to a specific advisor or success coach based on your major or career interests. You can locate our advisors and their majors, along with contact information on the Meet Your Advisor page-and even schedule an appointment with them through their online calendar!
Early Alert and CARES
The NCTC Early Alert program assists students who are at risk of failing or withdrawing from a course. Faculty and staff may refer students through the Early Alert process at any point in the semester in an effort to provide appropriate intervention and access to support services. Examples of behaviors that could prompt an Early Alert referral could be missing assignments, failing tests, excessive absences, or personal circumstances impacting academic performance. A student submitted as an Early Alert will be contacted by an academic advisor or success coach through text, phone, and/or via their NCTC e-mail address to discuss any current challenges as well as helpful resources and success strategies-we want our students to finish strong and know that education is a partnership!
The NCTC CARES Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. As a student, you have the ability to report concerning behavior which could impact your own safety or the safety of another NCTC student, such as stalking, harassment, physical or emotional abuse, violent or threatening behavior, or self-harm. Visit the NCTC CARES site to also locate campus and community resources, or email counseling@nctc.edu. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
EDI partners with the entire campus community to create, maintain and demonstrate NCTC’s commitment to an equitable, diverse and inclusive learning environment where NCTC students succeed. NCTC defines equity as encompassing the practice of acknowledging individual differences and systemic disparities when developing new programs and resources for our campus community, which may sometimes challenge our own beliefs and assumptions, in order to ensure balanced educational opportunities toward completion. Everyone Included. Everyone Belongs. Everyone Valued. Everyone Inspired.
Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid provides students with information and guidance with applying for eligible types of financial assistance, such as the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Students who have any types of exemptions or tuition waivers will also work with the Financial Aid Office to have these funds applied to their accounts. Additionally, the Scholarship Office provides local scholarship opportunities through an online application process, and tips on how to secure other types of scholarship awards which can help finance educational goals.
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center is designed to help all students at NCTC develop tools to achieve their academic goals. The center links students to FREE tutoring, including a Writing Center, a Math Lab, and free online tutoring. Student Success offers academic coaching, tutoring, including a Writing Center, and a Math Lab to assist new students acclimate to college by providing computer lab services for prospective students. First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.
Testing Services
The mission of NCTC Testing Services is to provide high-quality testing services that adhere to the professional standards and guidelines to meet the needs of students, faculty, and community members.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Diane Neu, MSN, RN
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Office Location:
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2428-A
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 Ext. 4381
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E-mail Address:
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dneu@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Brandon Hernandez
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Office Location:
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2420-A
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 Ext. 4322
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E-mail Address:
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bhernandez@nctc.edu
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Receipt of Syllabus (Online- Complete in Canvas Quiz)
RNSG 1423
I have access through CANVAS to the Syllabus for RNSG 1423. The Syllabus has been reviewed by the RNSG 1423 faculty. I understand nursing program expectations regarding areas such as class organization and policies, progression through the program, and guidelines for student activities.
I have read and understand the policy regarding absences. I understand that if I stop attending class and I fail to drop this course through the Registrar's Office, I will receive a letter grade of "F" in the course. This will result in being dropped from the course and the ADN program. I understand that all work must be turned in even if I have made a zero (0) for the assignment.
I understand that NO grades will be rounded in any course in the ADN program.
I have read the college’s guidelines concerning the disclosure of disabilities. I understand the guidelines and am aware that I should tell my instructor if I have special learning needs.
The ADN Program and/or instructors have my permission to use photographs of me taken in class or in lab for college instruction or recruitment materials.
The Nursing Department has my permission to post my name on clinical lists, class rosters, and other lists as deemed necessary for students enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program.
I give permission for the Associate Degree Nursing Department to provide my criminal background check and drug screening information to all agencies and facilities used as clinical rotation sites during the semesters I am enrolled in the ADN Program. I understand that clinical agencies and facilities have the right to refuse my attendance based on the information contained in the criminal background check and drug screen. I understand that I may not be able to complete the ADN Program clinical requirements resulting from agencies and facilities refusing my clinical attendance.
I am to complete this in an online quiz in Canvas and to turn this signed paper in to my instructor.
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Student Signature Date
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Student Printed Name