NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

 

Course title: Professional Development

Course prefix, number, and section number: VNSG 1219 0310

Semester/Year of course: Fall 2023

Semester start and end dates: August 28 2023- December 16, 2023

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Synchronous Online

Class meeting location, days, and times: N/A

Lab meeting location, days, and times: N/A

Semester credit hours: 2

Course description: Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of the licensed vocational nurse in the multi-disciplinary health care team, professional organizations, and continuing education.

 

Course prerequisites: Successful completion of the following courses with a grade of "C" or better. Anatomy and Physiology I & Anatomy & Physiology II or Allied Health Anatomy & Physiology, VNSG 1400 Nursing Health & Illness, VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills, VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration, VNSG 1360 Clinical I, VNSG 1509 Nursing Health & Illness II, VNSG 1331 Pharmacology, VNSG 1463 Clinical II.

 

Required course materials:

• Internet access
• ATI access: ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute)

 

Additional Recommended Texts:

• Medical Dictionary of choice
• Lab & Diagnostic Manual of choice
• Drug Guide of choice

 

Name of instructor: Tiffany McQuien, RN

Office location: 1525 West California St. Office 2411-H Gainesville, Texas 76240

Telephone number: (940) 668-7731 ext. 4917

E-mail address: tmcquien@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: Monday 9am-12pm Tuesday 9am-12pm Thursday 9am-12pm Friday 9am-12pm

 

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:

Daily Assignments 40%,

ATI Capstone 30%

Cover Letter & Resume/Portfolio  20%

Virtual ATI 10%

 

Final grade scale: 

90 - 100…………..A

80 - 89…………….B

77 - 79………….…C***

65 – 76.99…….…D

64 and below.….F

 

Students must make a minimum of 77% in each course to continue in the Vocational Nursing Program.

 

Late work policy: No late quizzes or assignments will be accepted. 1 exam, per course, per semester may be made up at a time determined by the instructor.

 

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

 

 

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”. 

Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:

1. Written contract
2. Removal from program

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.  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). See North Central Texas College Vocational Nursing Student Handbook for specific program absence allowances.

•          Students must attend class regularly.

•          More than two (2) absences in a course per semester will result in dismissal.

•          Three (3) tardies equals one absence.  No one will be allowed into class if she/he is tardy until the first break. A tardy will be recorded in the gradebook.

•          Leaving early is considered an absence for the whole day.

 

 

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.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is: November 6, 2023

 

 

Student Learning Outcomes: Describe the role of the licensed vocational nurse in multi-disciplinary settings inclusive of basic principles of leadership and management; discuss the role of professional organizations and regulatory agencies; explain the Texas Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations and the Nurse Practice Act; and identify criteria and appropriate resources for continuing education.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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