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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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ESSENTIALS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION - ONLINE
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Course Prefix & Number:
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VNSG
1227
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Section Number:
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310
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Semester/Year:
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Spring 2019
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Semester Credit Hours:
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2
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Lecture Hours:
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32
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
General principles of medication administration including determination of dosage, preparation, safe administration, and documentation of multiple forms of drugs. Instruction includes various systems of measurement.
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Course Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Vocational Nursing Program
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
ATItesting.com
Elsevier (2016). Ogden, Fluharty Calculation of Drug Dosages (10th ed.).
Lilley, L.L., Harrington, S., and Snyder, J. S. (2014). Pharmacology and the Nursing Process (8th ed.)
North Central Texas College Vocational Nursing Student Handbook
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Tiffany McQuien, LVN
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Campus/Office Location:
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1525 West California St. Office 2411-H Gainesville, Texas 76240
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 ex 4917
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E-mail Address:
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tmcquien@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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8:30-10:30am
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8:30am-4:30pm
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8:30am-12pm
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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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Demonstrate accurate dosage calculation
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Discuss safe medication administration
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Accurately document medication administration
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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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Daily Grades
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Quizzes and Assignments
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15% of grade
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Major Exams
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2 Unit Exams
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55% of grade
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Final
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Comprehensive Final Exam
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30% of grade
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Dosage Calculation Exam
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March 9,10
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100% in three attempts is mandatory to continue course
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Unit One Exam
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March 24
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77% for passing grade
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Unit Two Exam
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April 28
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77% for passing grade
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Comprehensive Final
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May 12
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77% for passing grade
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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 April 4, 2019.
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.
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA (For classes in the Core)________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
o Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES (For classes in the Core)
o Critical Thinking
o Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
o Teamwork
o Personal Responsibility
o Social Responsibility
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:
- Written contract
- Removal from program
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Theressa Borden RN, BSN
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Office Location:
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1525 West California St. Office 2411-B Gainesville, Texas 76240
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-7731 ex 4330
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E-mail Address:
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tjborden@nctc.edu
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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Dr. Bonita Vinson
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Office Location:
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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bvinson@nctc.edu
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“For students in this course who may have a criminal background, please be advised that the background could keep you from being licensed by the State of Texas. If you have a question about your background and licensure, please speak with your faculty member or the department chair. You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.”