RNSG 2414 0100 - COMPLEX CARE NEEDS

Introduction

Syllabus

NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title:	Integrated Care of the Patient with Complex Health Care Needs
Course Prefix & Number:		RNSG 2414	Section Number:	100	Semester/Year:	Fall 2020
Semester Credit Hours:		4	Lecture Hours: 64		Lab Hours:
Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Application of a systematic problem-solving process, critical thinking skills and concepts to provide comprehensive nursing care to patients and families across the lifespan with complex health care needs including, but not limited to, complex childhood/adolescent diseases, complicated perinatal care, acute mental illness, complex perioperative care, serious adult health problems and health issues related to aging. Emphasis on tertiary disease prevention, health maintenance/restoration and collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary health care team. Content includes the roles of the professional nurse and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to an integrated approach.
Course Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of "C" or better. Anatomy and Physiology I Math Statistics Anatomy & Physiology II Microbiology RNSG1423 RNSG1261 RNSG1300 RNSG1219 RNSG2404
Required or Recommended Course Materials: All ATI Resources Lewis, S., Dirksen, S., Heitkemper, M., Bucher, L., &Camera, I. (2017). Medical-surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems, (10^th Ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. EHR Tutor Textbooks used in previous semester. Access: Texas Nursing Practice Act www.bon.state.tx.us

INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Name of Instructor:	Taryn Ogle, MSN, RN
Campus/Office Location:	HSC Gainesville Campus 2428-N
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731 Ext. 4919
E-mail Address:	tlogle@nctc.edu

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Off Campus Clinical

Virtual

Office Hours

9:-3:30

9:00 – 1:00

RNSG 2414 Lecture 9:00-1:00

1:30-3:30

By Appointment Only

Virtual Office Hours

9:-3:30

By appointment only

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog

At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

Formulate a teaching plan for a patient and family to promote health maintenance/health restoration
Utilize critical thinking skills to make safe and ethical clinical decisions;
Use a systematic problem-solving process
Implement a plan of care for patients and families with complex health care needs across the lifespan
Apply the Nursing Practice Act in relation to patients experiencing complex health care needs
Apply therapeutic communication skills with patients and families
Recognize situations requiring advocacy for patients and families
Articulate the requirements for professional development
Collaborate in interdisciplinary planning.

GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Point Values
6	Unit Exams	60%
6	Quizzes	15%
2	ATI Proctored Assessments: ATI Nursing Care of Children Proctored Exam & Remediation ATI RN Adult-Med-Surg Proctored Exam & Remediation	10%
1	Comprehensive Final Exam	15%

Grading for the course will follow the nursing policy for grading and evaluation. In order to pass this course the student must achieve an average of 75 or higher. There will be no rounding up of grades.

Numerical Grade	Letter Grade
90-100	A
81-89	B
75-80	C
66-74	D
65 and below	F

COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE and TENTATIVE CALENDAR

DATE	READING	TOPIC	ASSIGNMENTS & CLASS ACTIVITIES
	Mental Health	Psych
Week 1 August 26
Week 2 September 2
	UNIT 1	Gas Exchange/Oxygenation
Week 3 September 9	Lewis Ch. 25 p. 453-474 Ch. 26 p. 485-490 Ch. 28 p. 557-576	Assessment of Respiratory System Upper Respiratory Problems: Tracheostomy Care Sterile Suctioning Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases: COPD Emphysema	ATI Pharmacology Made Easy: The Respiratory System Drug Therapy for Airflow Disorders The Hematologic System Drug Therapy to Treat and Prevent Thrombi ATI: Nursing Care of Children Practice A Remediation DUE
Week 4 September 16	Lewis Ch. 27 p. 506-512; 519-533 Ch. 65 p. 1569-1573	Lower Respiratory Problems: Tuberculosis Pneumothorax Hemothorax Tension Pneumothorax Flail Chest Chest Tubes Pleural Effusion Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary Edema Pulmonary Embolism Pleural Effusion Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary Edema Artificial Airways	Pharmacology Made Easy Quiz 1 ATI Quiz: Targeted Medical-Surgical 2019: Respiratory
	Sept. 23	Unit 1 Exam
	UNIT 2	Perfusion
Week 5 September 23	Lewis Ch. 32 p.698-700 Ch. 33 p. 702-736 Ch. 34 p. 737-756	Hypertensive Crisis Coronary Artery Disease and Acute Coronary Syndrome Chronic Stable Angina Acute Coronary Syndrome Unstable Angina Myocardial Infarction: STEMI/Non-STEMI Cardiac revascularization Fibrinolytic therapy Heart Failure	ATI Pharmacology Made Easy The Cardiovascular System Drug Therapy for Heart Failure Drug Therapy for Coronary Heart Disease The Hematologic System Drug Therapy to Treat and Prevent Thrombi The Cardiovascular System Drug Therapy for Dysrhythmias ATI: Nursing Care of Children Practice B Remediation DUE
Week 5 Sept. 25	ATI	Nursing Care of Children Proctored Assessment	Computer Lab 7
Week 6 September 30	Lewis Ch. 35 p. 757-779 Ch. 36 p. 780-801	Dysrhythmias A-fib V-Fib V-tach Junctional Rhythm SVT PVCs PACs Asystole Heart Blocks Defibrillation Synchronized Cardioversion Pacemakers Inflammatory and Structural Heart Disorders Endocarditis Pericarditis Myocarditis Rheumatic heart disease	Pharmacology Made Easy Quiz 2 ATI: Targeted Medical-Surgical 2019: Cardiovascular Targeted Medical-Surgical 2019: Perioperative
	Oct. 7	Unit 2 Exam
	UNIT 3	Metabolism:GI
Week 7 October 7	Lewis Ch. 38 p. 833-853 Ch. 41 p. 893-928 Ch. 42 p. 929-973	Assessment of the GI System Upper GI Problems Achalasia GI Bleed Lower GI Problems Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Peritonitis Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn’s Disease Intestinal Obstruction Colectomy Colostomy Diverticulitis Stomatitis Hernias: Inguinal, Umbilical, Incisional, Femoral	Pharmacology Made Easy: The GI System  Drug therapy for Irritable Bowel Syndrome:  Drug Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: ATI: Nursing Care of Children Proctored Exam Remediation DUE
Week 8 October 14	Ch. 43 p. 974-1013	Liver, Pancreas, and Biliary Tract Problems Hepatitis Pancreatitis Jaundice Cholecystitis Cholelithiasis Cholecystectomy Cholangitis	Pharmacology Made Easy Quiz 3 ATI: Targeted Medical-Surgical 2016: Gastrointestinal
Week 9	October 21	Unit 3 Exam –
	UNIT 4	Cognitive, Perceptual, Intracranial Regulation
Week 9 October 21	Lewis Ch. 55 p. 1294-1313 Ch. 56 p. 1314-1344	Assessment of the Nervous System Acute Intracranial Problems Emergency/critical care assessment for neurologic trauma and/or complications Head trauma/closed head injury Increased intracranial pressure Cushing’s Triad Craniotomy Cerebral aneurysms Encephalitis Neurologic trauma Neuro pharmacotherapeutics	Pharmacology Made Easy: The Hematologic System  Drug Therapy to Treat and Prevent Thrombi ATI: RN Adult Med-Surg Practice A Remediation DUE
Week 10 October 28th	Ch. 57 p. 1345-1367 Ch. 58 Pg. 1393 - 1394 Ch.60 p.1419-1445 Ch. 63 Pg. 1501-1502 Pg. 1506	Stroke: Ischemia and Hemorrhagic Chronic Neurologic Problems Myasthenia Gravis Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nerve Problems Spinal Cord Injury Guillian-Barre Syndrome Botulism Tetanus Musculoskeletal Problems: Muscular Dystrophy Laminectomy	Pharmacology Made Easy Quiz 4 ATI: Targeted Medical-Surgical 2016: Neurosensory and Musculoskeletal
	November 4	Unit 4 Exam
	UNIT 5	Immunity & Cellular Regulation
Week 11 November 4 Nov. 2 is last day to drop course with “W”	Lewis Ch. 13 p.191-212 Ch. 64 p.1538-1542 Ch. 14 p. 213-233	Altered Immune Responses and Transplantation Type 3 Hypersensitivities: Auto-immune Type 4 Hypersensitivities: Cell-mediated Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Infection and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection (HIV)	Pharmacology Made Easy: The Immune System  Drug therapy for HIV  Drug therapy for Cancer The Hematologic System:  Drug therapy that supports hematopoiesis
Week 12 November 11	Ch. 30 p. 620-647 Ch. 15 p.235-269	Hematologic Problems: Thrombocytopenia ITP TTP Polycythemia Hemophilia Leukemia Lymphoma: Hodgkins and Non-Hodgkins Multiple Myeloma Cancer Staging and Grading Chemotherapy Radiation Therapy Bone Marrow Transplantation/ Aspiration	Pharmacology Made Easy Quiz 5 Targeted Medical-Surgical 2016: Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Targeted Medical-Surgical 2016: Immune ATI Adult Med-Surg Remediation B Due
Week 14 November 13	ATI	Adult Med-Surg Proctored Exam	Computer Lab
	Nov. 18	Unit 5 Exam
	Unit 6	Metabolism/Endocrine & Mobility
Week 13 November 18	Lewis Ch. 47 Pg. 1119 Ch. 49 Pg. 1162-1183 Lewis Ch. 45 Pg. 1050-1051 Ch 45 Pg. 1051-1052 Ch. 46 Pg. 1069 – 1099 Ch. 49 Pg. 1162-1183	Assessment of the Endocrine System Endocrine Problems Thyroid Disorders: Hypo/Hyperthyroidism Myxedema Coma/Thyroid storm Thyroiditis Thyroid Nodules Thyroidectomy Renal Vascular Diseases Nephrosclerosis Renal Artery Stenosis Renal Vein Thrombosis Hereditary Kidney Diseases Polycystic Kidney Disease Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Failure Parathyroid Disorders: Hypo/Hyper Parathyroidectomy Hypocalcemia Hypercalcemia Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy Hypopituitarism Addison’s Disease Cushing’s Disease Pheochromocytoma Adrenal Crisis	Pharmacology Made Easy: The cardiovascular system  Loop Diuretics The Endocrine System  Drug therapy for Thyroid Disorders  Drug therapy for hypothalamic disorders  Drug therapy for adrenal disorders
Week 14		Thanksgiving Break
Week 15	December 2	Unit 6 Exam
Week 15	December 2		Pharmacology Made Easy Quiz 6 ATI: Targeted Medical-Surgical 2019: Endocrine ATI: Targeted Medical-Surgical 2019: Renal and Urinary ATI Adult Med-Surg Proctored Exam Remediation Due
Week 16	December 9	Make Up Exam Day at 1 pm
Week 16	December 9	Final 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. Students may not have cell phones between individual and cooperative exams.
Any student who is absent or misses any exam due to tardiness may be given an essay/short answer examination at the faculty’s discretion.
All missed examinations must be made up on *** in the computer lab. Missed make-up exams will not be rescheduled.
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 coordinator.
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 cooperative review is complete.
After taking an examination, students wishing to review 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 review of exam grades or questions will be conducted.

This disclaimer will appear prior to each examination: As 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 (lecture note, textbooks, or learning aids) on a cellular device, computer or other electronic device without instructor authorization. During online testing, I will not provide/accept online test code when not in class. I will not use the Internet to search for answers during an exam. I understand that test question are confidential and I will not take pictures of any test question and I will not record and 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. Students will have one minute per question and the examination will be open book. Scores will be released upon the completion of the examination. The student will be allowed a 15-minute review to see the questions they missed, answers and rationale.

Cooperative Testing

In addition to the testing policy above, students may have the opportunity to test cooperatively on each major exam. Cooperative points will be assigned in the following manner:

A student must pass the individual test to earn cooperative points on each major examination.
All individuals participating in cooperative testing must sit quietly in the computer lab until everyone has finished testing.
Students may not open books or view material on the internet while waiting for other class members to finish testing. If access is available to games, students may play these on the computer.
Students are to discuss questions and cooperatively choose answers that they believe to be correct.
Students are to test cooperatively in faculty assigned groups only.
Only one student is to log in for the cooperative test.
Cooperative points are assigned on group tests as follows:
1. Group members achieving a cooperative letter grade of “A” will receive 3 cooperative testing points added to individual scores.
2. Group members achieving a cooperative letter grade of “B” will receive 2 cooperative testing point added to individual scores.
3. Group members achieving a cooperative letter grade of “C” will receive 1 cooperative testing point added to individual scores.
Students who miss an examination due to absence or tardiness may NOT make up the cooperative points.

ATI Pharmacology Quizzes

Individual quizzes will be given as scheduled.
Students are to take the team quiz in a faculty assigned team only.
A second quiz will be administered to faculty assigned team of students.
Students are to discuss the questions on the quiz and collaboratively choose the correct answers to the quiz questions.
Team testing points are assigned on team tests as follows:
1. If the first answer selected is correct the, team scores 10 points
2. If the second answer selected is correct, the team scores 5 points
3. If the third answer selected is correct, the team scores 2 point
4. If the fourth answer selected is correct, the team scores 0 points
Both individual and team scores will be recorded as a percentage of the course grade. The course faculty will determine the weighting of individual and team scores

Quizzes

ATI Targeted Med/Surg Practice Quizzes: You are assigned targeted med-surg practice quizzes located under the test tab on your ATI Dashboard. You may take these quizzes as many times as you would like in order to achieve 100%. If you did not make 100% on your first attempt you will go to your results tab and look at the topics for review for the quiz. You can look up those concepts in order to remediate prior to taking the quiz a second time. The quiz will not open until 2 hours has elapsed in order for you to have time to remediate.

When/if the student completes the assigned quizzes before/on the preselected due date, the student will receive 2 bonus points per quiz on the same-topic Unit Exam Grade. Bonus points will only be awarded if the student passes the exam with a grade of 75 or above and with the Targeted Medical-Surgical Quiz grade of 100%.

ATI Proctored Assessments

ADULT MED/SURG

This 100-item exam offers an assessment of basic comprehension and mastery of adult medical-surgical nursing principles that relate to the care of clients who have respiratory, cardiovascular, hematologic, fluid and electrolyte, renal and urinary, endocrine, gastrointestinal, integumentary, neurosensory, musculoskeletal, lymph, immune, infectious, and integumentary disorders.

This test also assesses:

Use of the nursing process
Communication skills
Client education principles
Cultural competence
Knowledge that relates pharmacology and nutrition
Principles of holistic health care, health promotion, and disease prevention

You have 100 minutes to complete the assessment.

NURSING CARE OF CHILDREN

This 70-item exam offers an assessment of basic comprehension and mastery of nursing care of children nursing principles including: Perspectives and special considerations (family-centered nursing care, cultural awareness, physical assessment, expected growth and development, nutritional needs, implications for safe administration of medications, hospitalization, pain management, death and dying)

Care of children who have body system disorders
Pediatric emergencies
Psychosocial issues

You have 70 minutes to complete the assessment.

ATI Proctored Assessment Rubric

Practice Assessment

4 points

Complete Practice Assessment A

Minimum 1-hour Focused Review on initial attempt.
For each topic missed, complete an active learning template and/or identify three critical points to remember**.

Complete Practice Assessment B

Minimum 1-hour Focused Review on initial attempt.
For each topic missed, complete an active learning template and/or identify three critical points to remember.

Proctored Assessments

Nursing Care of Children (60 items)

53.3% – 61.7%- Level 1

63.3% – 76.7% - Level 2

78.3% – 100.0% - Level 3

Adult Medical Surgical (90 items)

56.7% – 67.8% Level 1

68.9% – 80.0% Level 2

81.1% – 100.0% Level 3

Level 3

Remediation = 2 points

Minimum 1-hour focused review
For each topic missed, complete an active learning template and/or identify three critical points to remember.

Level 2

Remediation = 2 points

Minimum 2-hour focused review
For each topic missed, complete an active learning template and/or identify three critical points to remember.

Level 1

Remediation = 2 points

Minimum 3-hour focused review
For each topic missed, complete an active learning template and/or identify three critical points to remember.

Below level 1

Remediation = 2 points

Minimum 4-hour focused review
For each topic missed, complete an active learning template and/or identify three critical points to remember.

10/10 points

9/10 points

7/10 points

6/10 points

LEVEL 1

Scores meeting the Proficiency Level 1 standard can be considered to meet the absolute minimum expectations for performance in this content area. Scores at this level were judged by the content expert panel to indicate a student as likely to just meet NCLEX-RN® standards in this content area. ATI advises these students to develop and complete a rigorous plan of focused review in order to achieve a firmer grasp of this content.

LEVEL 2

Scores meeting the Proficiency Level 2 standard can be considered to exceed minimum expectations for performance in this content area. Scores at this level were judged by the content expert panel to indicate a student as fairly certain to meet NCLEX-RN standards in this content area. ATI advises these students to engage in continuous focused review in order to improve their knowledge of this content.

LEVEL 3

Scores meeting the Proficiency Level 3 standard can be considered to exceed most expectations for performance in this content area. Scores at this level were judged by the content expert panel to indicate a student as likely to exceed NCLEX-RN standards in this content area. ATI advises these students to engage in continuous focused review to maintain and improve their knowledge of this content.

** How to complete three critical points for remediation:

Take the Practice Assessment. After completion print your Assessment Report. Find “Topics to Review” on your report.

Review each missed item, following the links given to your ATI Review Modules (books). You can also access the ATI books online by creating a Focused Review. This will open the book to the chapter where you’ll review the missed content. It’s a quick way to speed things up. View the short videos on the Focused Review to learn how this topic fits into the NCLEX test plan, nursing process, or QSEN competencies for expanded knowledge.

Reflect on what you’ve read about the missed topic. Use your textbook and class notes to look up missed items to gain more in-depth information about the topic. Decide upon the three most important things to know about that topic. Write these three important points to remember in a bulleted form, just like you’ll see in the ATI books. Keep it short, simple, and focused on just that missed item. Write your bullet points for each missed item in a composition notebook, noting the NCLEX Category of Client Need for each item missed. This is how you will be tested for NCLEX—according to the Test Blueprint detailing content in each Category. Start learning in that framework, as well—connecting the content to its NCLEX Category.

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)

Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is November 2^nd

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.

If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville.

COURSE TYPE

WECM Course

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. http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/CounselingTesting.aspx

SUPPORT SERVICES

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. The program helps students acclimate to college by providing free interactive online workshops. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.

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. http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/student-success/tutoring/index.html

First generation students can also participate in TRIO which offers specialized services.

http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/trio-student-support-services.html

Completion Center

The NCTC Completion Center is a comprehensive student engagement program that increases retention and completion rates of first-time, low income students. Services include:

Success coaching to address students’ academic and non-academic challenges and issues; Success Seminars, and a centralized career readiness and job placement program.

http://www.nctc.edu/student-services/completion-center/index.html

Career Services Center

The NCTC Career Services Center is the place you can go for educational and career planning. Services include: Career/Degree Exploration, Job Search Tools and Resources, Resume and Professional Portfolio Development, Interview Skills and Preparation. Our Career Advisors partner with you in making your educational journey an efficient process towards a rewarding career. http://www.nctc.edu/career-services/index.html

Counseling and Advising

Support Services, Counseling and Advising 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. http://www.nctc.edu/counseling-advising/index.html

Testing Service Center

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. http://www.nctc.edu/testing-center/index.html

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 (Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Services) Team is concerned not only about our students' academic success, but also their emotional and physical well-being. The CARES Team promotes a safe learning environment for students, faculty, and staff and is committed to taking a proactive approach in helping our students succeed by addressing the mental, emotional or psychological health and safety of the NCTC community. 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 to get in touch with a member of the CARES Team directly. As always, if you feel there is an immediate threat to your own safety or welfare (or to another student), please call 911 immediately.

Financial Aid

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 Success

At NCTC, student success is progress towards collegiate goals, reached in an affordable and timely manner, under professional guidance, empowering students to serve skillfully in their chosen role within their community

Equity

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.

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.

STUDENT HANDBOOK

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

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 ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.

See the ADN Student Handbook regarding specific policies regarding academic dishonesty.

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

(a) Basic Skills: A worker must (i) read, (ii) write, (iii) perform arithmetic and mathematical operations, (iv) listen, and (v) speak effectively.

(b) 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.

(2) Workplace Competencies

(a) 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.

(b) 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

(d) Systems: A worker must understand complex interrelationships as in (i) understanding systems, (ii) monitor and correct performance, and (iii) improve and design systems.

(e) 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.

COVID-19 SPECIFIC SYLLABI STATEMENTS FALL 2020

Syllabi statement regarding potential 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.

Syllabi Statement Regarding 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 this period, 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

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Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Diane Neu
Office Location:	2820-A
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731
E-mail Address:	dneu@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean:	Brandon Hernandez, PhD
Office Location:	2420-A
Telephone Number:	940-668-7731 Ext. 4322
E-mail Address:	bhernandez@nctc.edu