NCTC Campus:	Corinth	Gainesville	Flower Mound	Bowie/Graham
Math Lab*	Mon – Thurs  9am - 7pm Friday 9am – 3 pm Saturday 9am – 1pm	Mon, Tue, Thurs 9am – 4pm Wed 9am- 6pm Friday 9am – 2pm	Mon & Wed 9am – 5:30 pm Tue & Thurs 10am – 5 pm Fridays 9am – 11am	Rebecca Graves/ Ginny Renner
Writing Lab* (By Appointment) Hist 1301 SI Supplemental Instruction	Mon - Thur 9am – 5pm   Fridays 9am – 3 pm	Mon – Thurs 9:00am – 3:00pm Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Mon & Thur 9am – 5pm Tue & Wed 9am – 4pm Fridays 9am - 3pm	Carol Marmaduke/ Nancy Clayborn

Student Success Centers               Fall 2020

                                    940-668-4209 or 940-498-6412

 

NOTE:  These labs will likely remain closed during COVID-19 restrictions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VNSG 1227 – ESSENTIALS OF MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION

 

INSTRUCTOR:          Gainesville Campus: Tiffany McQuien, LVN (tmcquien@nctc.edu)

                                    Corinth Campus:  Ashley Hunsucker, RN  (ahunsucker@nctc.edu)

                                    Bowie Campus: Dial Swofford, RN (dswffrord@nctc.edu@nctc.edu)

                                    Graham Campus:  Nick Bixby, RN (nbixby@nctc.edu)

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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.

 

TEXTBOOKS:

Ogden.  Calculation of Drug Dosages 10^th Edition

Lilley, Rainforth, Collins, Snydey. Pharmacology and the Nursing Process (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

Springhouse nursing drug guide. (2016). Philadelphia: Lippincott.

 

OTHER RESOURCES:  ATI training modules as assigned by instructor.  Assigned modules may be found on the web at www.atitesting.com

 

GRADING:

Average of scores on two (2) Major Exams        55% of the grade

Quizzes and Outside assignments                      15% of the grade

Final Comprehensive Examination                    30% of the grade

 

 

DOSAGE CALCULATIONS TESTING:

One of the learning outcomes of this course is to calculate all types of drug dosages.  Each student must pass a comprehensive Dosage Calculations Test before the student is allowed to administer medications in the clinical setting.  A student must achieve 100 % on this exam by the date specified.  If the student does not make 100% on the first posted date, he/she will be allowed two more testing opportunities on scheduled dates to pass the exam.  An absence from a scheduled test date will be considered as one of the testing opportunities and no make-up date will be given. The Dosage Calculations Test will be recorded as a Pass (P) or Fail (F) grade only.

 

The ability to accurately and consistently perform dosage calculations is considered an essential Vocational Nursing skill and will be tested every semester.

 

Students not achieving 100% in three attempts within the designated time frame will receive an “F” for Essentials of Medication Administration.   Students who receive an “F” in VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication Administration will be unable to continue in the Vocational Nursing Program at the time the grade is issued.

 

MATH TUTORING:

The North Central Texas College Learning Center offers individual math tutoring to all students.

Your course instructor will provide focused tutoring during Office Hours

 

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: (DEC 2,8,11,19, 25 )

1.   Assume responsibility/accountability for the quality of nursing care provided to patients/families.

2.   Provide safe, compassionate, basic nursing care to assigned patients.

3. Implement teaching plans for patients/families with common health problems/ well-defined health learning needs.
4. Communicate/collaborate with patients/families/team.

 

3. Supervise care provided by others for whom the nurse is responsible.

 

UNIT I - Drug Calculation Basics

 

Learning Outcomes- When the content of this unit has been mastered, the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency in the following areas of basic math: multiplying and dividing fractions and decimals.

2.  Demonstrate knowledge of metric, apothecary, and household systems of measurement.

3.  Demonstrate proficiency in calculating and converting from one system of measurement to another.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of terminology and abbreviations associated with medication orders, preparation, and administration.

5. Describe available drug preparation forms and their proper administration.

6. Accurately utilize drug calculation formulas.

 

Learning Activities:

1.  Read the chapters.

2.  View Power Points

3.  Complete Weekly Quizzes

4.  Complete assigned ATI Modules

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNIT II

Chapter 1 – The Nursing Process and Drug Therapy

Learning Outcomes:

1.  Discuss the five phases of the nursing process as applicable to drug therapy.

2.  Identify the components of the assessment process for patients receiving medications, including collection of

     subjective and objective data.

3.  Discuss the process of formulating nursing diagnoses for patients receiving medications.

4.  Identify goals and outcome criteria as related to patients receiving medications.

5.  Discuss the evaluation process as it relates to the administration of drugs.

6.  Apply all phases of the nursing process as it relates to the administration of medications.

7.  Briefly discuss the “7 Rights” of drug administration and the professional responsibility to patients for safe medication

     practice.

8. Review glossary on page 6.

 

Content Outline

1. Overview

2. Assessment

3. Nursing Diagnoses

4. Planning

5. Implementation

6. Evaluation

 

Learning Activities:

1. Read the chapter.

2. Complete the objectives and define the glossary words.

3. Answer the review questions and critical thinking activities at the end of the chapter.

4. Complete assigned ATI Modules

 

 

Chapter 2 - Pharmacologic Principles

Learning Outcomes:

1.  Define common terms used in pharmacology.

2.  Understand the role of pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics in medication administration

     and in use of the nursing process.

3.  Discuss the application of the four principles of pharmacotherapeutics to everyday nursing practice as related to drug

    therapy and with a variety of patients in different health care settings.

4.  Apply the phases of pharmacokinetics to drug therapy and the nursing process.

5.  Discuss the use of natural drug sources in the development of new drugs.

6.  Review Glossary on pages 16-17.

 

Content Outline

1.  Overview

2.  Pharmaceutics

3.  Pharmacokinetics

A.  Absorption

B.  Distribution

C.  Metabolism

D.  Excretion

E.  Half-life

F.  Onset, peak, duration

4.  Pharmacodynamics

       A.  Mechanism of action

5.  Pharmacotherapeutics

6.  Assessment

7.  Implementation

8.  Monitoring

9.  Reassessment

10. Pharmacognosy

11. Toxicology

12. Conclusion

 

Learning Activities:

1.  Read the chapter.

2.  Complete the objectives and define the glossary words.

3.  Answer the review questions and critical thinking activities at the end of the chapter.

4.  Complete assigned ATI Modules

     

 

Chapter 3 – Lifespan Considerations

Learning Outcomes:

1. Discuss the influence of age on the effects of medications in a patient.
2. Identify medication-related concerns during pregnancy and the physiologic basis for these concerns.
3. Identify age-related considerations specific to the drug administration process.
4. Discuss the process of pharmacokinetics in relation to lifespan as well as related physiologic concerns.
5. Calculate a drug dosage for a pediatric patient using a variety of formulas.
6. Identify the importance of a body surface area (BSA) nomogram in pediatric patients.
7. Develop a concept map for the administration of medications appropriate to life span considerations.
8. Define the Glossary terms on page 36.

 

Content Outline:

1.  Drug therapy during pregnancy

2.  Drug therapy during breast feeding

3.  Neonatal and Pediatric considerations

      A.  Physiology and pharmacokinetics

      B.  Pharmacodynamics

      C.  Dose calculations for pediatric patients

 

4.  Geriatric Considerations

     A.   Polypharmacy and drug use

     B.   Physiologic changes

     C.   Pharmacokinetics

     D.  Problematic geriatric medications

 

Learning Activities:

1.  Read the chapter.

2.  Complete the objectives and define the glossary words.

3.  Answer the review questions and critical thinking activities at the end of the chapter.

4.  Complete assigned ATI Modules

           

 

Chapter 4 – Legal, Ethical, and Cultural Considerations

Learning Outcomes: 

1.  Discuss the important components of the various drug legislation at the state and federal level.

2.  Identify the impact of drug legislation on drug therapy and the nursing process.

3.  Discuss the various categories of controlled substances with specific drug examples.

4.  Identify the process involved in the development of new drugs, including investigational new drug application, phases

     of investigational drug studies, and the process for informed consent.

5.  Discuss the nurse's role in the development of new and investigational drugs and in informed consent.

6.  Discuss the ethical aspects of drug administration as related to drug therapy and the nursing process.

7.  Discuss the various cultural, genetic, and racial or ethnic factors that may affect or alter an individual’s response to

     medications, as well as their compliance to drug therapy.

8.  Define the Glossary terms on page 49-50.

 

Content Outline:

1.  U.S. Drug Legislation

       A.  1906: Federal Food and Drug Act

       B.  1912: Shirley Amendment

       C.  1914: Harrison Narcotic Act

       D.  1938: Revision of the 1906 Federal Food and Drug Act to create the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

       E.  1951: Durham-Humphrey Amendment

       F.  1962: Kefauver-Harris Amendment

       G.  1970: Controlled Substance Act

       H.  1980: Orphan Drug Act

       I.  1991: Accelerated Drug Approval

2. New Drug Development

       A.  Investigational new drug application

       B.  Informed consent

       C.  U.S. Food and Drug Administration drug approval process

       D.  Preclinical investigational drug studies

       E.  Four clinical phases of investigational drug studies

3. Expedited drug approval

       A.  Nursing Implications

       B.  Legal issues

       C.  Ethical practice

4. Cultural considerations

       A.  Influence of ethnicity and geriatrics

 

 

 

Learning Activities:

1.  Read the chapter.

2.  Complete the objectives and define the glossary words.

3.  Answer the review questions and critical thinking activities at the end of the chapter.

4.  Complete assigned ATI Modules

 

Chapter 5_Gene therapy and Pharmacogenetics

Learning Outcomes:

1.  Understand the basic terms related to genetics and drug therapy.

2.  Discuss the major concepts of genetics as an emerging segment of health care.

3.  Describe the basis of the Human Genome Project and its impact on the role of genetics in health care.

4.  Discuss the different gene therapies currently available.

5.  Differentiate between direct and indirect forms of gene therapy.

6.  Discuss the role of the nurse as it relates to gene therapy.

 

Content Outline:

1. Introduction

      A.  Basic principles of Genetic Inheritance

                  a.  nucleic acids

                  b.  genetic material

                  c.  chromosomes

                  d.  genotype/phenotype

                  e.  inherited diseases

      B.  Discovery, structure and function of DNA

                  a.  protein synthesis

                  b.  Human Genome Project

      C.  Gene therapy

                  a.  Description

                  b.  Limitations

                  c.  Application

                  d.  ethics

      D.  Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics

                  a.  technology

      E.  Genetic principles and the Nursing Process

 

Learning Activities:

1.  Read the chapter
2. Complete the objectives and define the glossary words
3. Answer the review questions and the critical thinking activities at the end of the chapter
4. Complete assigned ATI Modules

 

Chapter 6 – Medication Errors: Preventing and Responding

Learning Outcomes:

1.  Define the terms adverse drug event (ADE), medication error (ME), and medication misadventure (MM).

2.  Discuss the various MEs common to nurses and other health care professionals.

3.  Discuss nursing measures to prevent MEs.

4.  Identify possible consequences of MEs to patients and to nurses.

5.  Discuss the possible impact and consequences of MEs on a patient’s physiologic and psychologic well-being.

6.  Identify the impact of MEs on the cost of health care.

7.  Discuss the ethical issues of medication administration as related to the nursing process.

8.  Analyze the need for political action from professional nurses as related to drug therapy and the prevention of MEs.

9.  Define the Glossary terms on pages 69.

 

Content Outline:

1.  Introduction

      A.  General impact of errors on patients:

                  a.  Overview

                  b.  Medication errors

                  c.  Nursing measures to prevent medication errors

                  d.  Possible consequences of medication errors to nurses

      B.  Psychosocial issues that contribute to errors

                  a.  Organizational issues

                  b.  Educational system issues and their potential impact on medication errors

                  c.  Medication errors and related sociological factors

      C.  Preventing and responding to errors

                  a.  Reporting and responding to medication errors

      D.  Other ethical issues

                  a.  Notification of patient regarding errors

                  b.  Whistleblowing

      E.  Political action

                  a.  An ounce of prevention: nurse advocacy for safer health care organizations

                  b.  Nurses as legislators

 

Learning Activities:

1.  Read the chapter.

2.  Complete the objectives and define the glossary words.

3.  Answer the review questions and critical thinking activities at the end of the chapter.

4.  Complete assigned ATI Modules

 

 

 

Chapter 7 – Patient Education and Drug Therapy

Learning Outcomes:

1.  Discuss the importance of patient education in the safe and efficient administration of medications, including

     application of the nursing process.

2.  Discuss some of the teaching-learning principles related to patient education and drug therapy and the nursing process 

     in any health care setting and with patients of any age.

3.  Identify the impact of the various developmental phases (as per Erikson) on patient education and drug therapy.

4.  Develop a comprehensive patient teaching concept map for medication administration.

 

Content Outline:

1.  Assessment of learning needs related to drug therapy

2.  Nursing diagnoses appropriate to drug therapy

3.  Planning related to learning needs and drug therapy

4.  Implementation related to drug therapy

5.  Evaluation related to drug therapy

 

Learning Activities:

1.  Read the chapter.

2.  Complete the objectives and define the glossary words.

3.  Answer the review questions and critical thinking activities at the end of the chapter.

4.  Complete assigned ATI Modules

 

 

Chapter 8 – OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS AND HERBAL PRODUCTS

Learning Outcomes:

1.  Discuss the differences between prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and herbal products, including the legal

     implications.

2.  Explain the differences in federal legislation that govern the promotion and sale of prescription versus OTC drugs and

     herbal products.

3.  Describe the advantages and disadvantages of OTC drugs and herbal products.

4.  Explain the proper use of OTC drugs and herbal products.

5.  Discuss the potential dangers associated with OTC drugs and herbal products.

6.  Develop a concept map for the patient who is self-administering OTC drugs or herbal products.

7.  Define the Glossary terms on page 87.

 

Content Outline:

1.  Over-the-counter drugs

2.  Herbal products

3.  History

4.  Consumer use of herbs

5.  Safety

6.  Epidemiology

 

Learning Activities:

1. Read the chapter.

2. Complete the objectives and define the glossary words.

3. Answer the review questions and critical thinking activities at the end of the chapter.

 

 

 

 

 

Chapter 9 – SUBSTANCE ABUSE

Learning Outcomes:

1. Define substance abuse.

2. Discuss the significance of the substance abuse problem in health care.

3. Identify the major drug categories for substance abuse and the major individual agents in each category.

4. Identify the signs and symptoms of and drugs used for opiate withdrawal.

5. Identify the commonly abused stimulants and treatment regimens.

 

6. Describe the signs and symptoms of depressant abuse and the treatment process for benzodiazepine and barbiturate

    withdrawal.

7. Describe the alcohol abuse syndrome and its treatment.

8. Identify the signs and symptoms of ethanol withdrawal, ranging from mild to severe withdrawal, and medications used

    to treat the various stages of withdrawal.

9. Develop a concept map with all phases of the nursing process for the patient being treated for chemical dependency

   and/or abuse.

10.Identify the various resources, including websites, for substance abuse information.

11.Define the Glossary terms on page 97.

Content Outline

1.  Opioids                                          

     A.  Mechanism of action and drug effects                                                                                    

     B.  Indications                                                                                                                     

     C.  Contraindications

     D.  Side effects and adverse effects                                                                                             

2.  Stimulants

     A.  Mechanism of action and drug effects

     B.  Indications

     C.  Contraindications

     D.  Side effects and adverse effects

3.  Depressants

     A.  Mechanism of action and drug effects

     B.  Indications

     C.  Contraindications

     D.  Side effects and adverse effects

4.  Alcohol

     A.  Mechanism of action and drug effects

     B.  Indications

     C.  Contraindications

     D.  Side effects and adverse effects

5.  Nicotine

     A.  Mechanism of action and drug effects

     B.  Indications

     C.  Contraindications

     D.  Side effects and adverse effects

 

Learning Activities:

1.  Read the chapter.

2.  Complete the objectives and define the glossary words.

3.  Answer the review questions and critical thinking activities at the end of the chapter.

4.  Complete assigned ATI Modules

 

 

 

Chapter 10 – Photo Atlas of Drug Administration

Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the administration of medications
1. Enteral Drugs (oral, sublingual , buccal, nasogastric, gastrostomy, rectal)
2. Parenteral Drugs (Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intradermal, Z-track, Intravenous)
3. Topical Drugs (Eye Medications, Ear Medications, Nasal Medications, Inhaled Drugs, Skin Medications, Vaginal Medications)

 

 

Content Outline:

1. Enteral Drugs
1. oral
2. sublingual
3. buccal
4. nasogastric
5. gastrostomy
6. rectal
2. Parenteral Drugs
1. Intramuscular
2. Subcutaneous
3. Intradermal
4. Z-track
5. Intravenous
3. Topical Drugs
1. Eye Medications
2. Ear Medications
3. Nasal Medications
4. Inhaled Drugs
5. Skin Medications
6. Vaginal Medications

 

Learning Activities:

1.   Read the chapter.

2.   Practice the assigned skills.

3.    Complete assigned ATI Modules

 

 

 

 

 

VNSG 1227

STUDENT COURSE EVALUATION

Date _______________

 

The faculty of this course is seeking feedback from you through course evaluation about your experience in VNSG 1227. This evaluation will serve to assist the faculty in assessing the teaching/learning process within the course.  Student input is an important, integral part of the evaluation process.

Your perceptions are valuable in determining the strengths and weaknesses of VNSG 1227. The information which you impart will have no effect on your grade whatsoever.  Therefore, please, be candid, yet thoughtful, and honest as you consider each item on the evaluation.

Directions:  On this sheet, circle the letter that best describes your evaluation according to the following scale:

A-Strongly Agree    B-Agree       C-No Opinion       D-Disagree      E-Strongly Disagree

_____________________________________________________________________________

Textbook

1.   Readable (clear concise, understandable)                                               A B C D E

2.   Appealing (charts, illustrations, tables)                                                  A B C D E

3.   Adequately covers course objectives                                                      A B C D E

_____________________________________________________________________________

Theory

1.   The objectives built on previous course content                                      A B C D E

2.   The objectives were stated clearly and understandably                            A B C D E

3.   The Learning Activities were clear                                                        A B C D E

4.   Of the Learning Activities for class, I completed approximately              75-100%

(Circle Appropriate %)                                                                      50-75%

                                                                                                                  25-50%

                                                                                                                  25% or less

_____________________________________________________________________________

Syllabi

1.   The course syllabus clearly state course expectations                              A B C D E

_____________________________________________________________________________

Testing

1.   The test questions consistently related to course objectives                     A B C D E

2.   The test questions were written clearly and concisely                              A B C D E

3.   The number of exams were adequate to cover course content                  A B C D E

_____________________________________________________________________________

Overall, I feel the content in this course is of benefit to me as a beginning

 practitioner of nursing.                                                                               A B C D E

_____________________________________________________________________________

Write below - Use back of page if necessary.

I feel the best part of the course was:

 

 

Given the opportunity, I would change what?  How?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 department chair.  You also have the right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the applicable licensing agency.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructor Office Hours & Teaching Schedule

 

Name: Nicholas Bixby, RN

Department: VN Graham

Department Office Campus Location: Graham

Office: Health Sciences Building

Email: nbixby@nctc.edu

Phone Number: 940-521-0720 ext 7105

 

Teaching Schedule:

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
	0900 to 1400	0800 to 1600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office Hours:

 

Office Hours will be conducted via WebEx, Email, Phone Call, or Messaging/Texting via Remind

 

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
0900 to 2100	1400 to 2100	1800 to 2100	0900 to 2100	0900 to 1200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Syllabus Addendum – Fall 2020 – Student 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.