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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Vocational Nursing
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Course Prefix & Number:
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VNSG 1323
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Section Number:
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700
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Semester/Year:
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Fall 2017
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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80
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Lab Hours:
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32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings. Utilization of the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions. Related aspects of nutrition, pharmacology, and medical terminology included.
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Course Prerequisite(s): none
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Elsevier (2014). Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing
Elsevier (2014). Study Guide for Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing
Bonewit-West, K. Clinical Procedures for Medical Assistants 8th ed. (2012) Elsevier
Vaughn, D. (2007). Medical terminology 350. Westwood, MA: DCM Instructional Systems.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Dial Swofford M.Ed., BSN,RN
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Campus/Office Location:
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Bowie-111
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Telephone Number:
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872-4002 ext. 5204
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E-mail Address:
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dswofford@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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1400-1530
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1300-1530
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1300-1530
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1400-1530
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0900-1100
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No office hours when clinical starts
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No office hours when clinical starts
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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 competency in basic nursing skills
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Identify the steps in the nursing process and describe how each relates to nursing care
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Discuss the delivery of basic nursing skills in a variety of health care settings
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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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6
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Unit Exams
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70%
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Multiple
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Daily
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5%
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1
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Final Exam
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25%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, Due Dates, and Grading Criteria)
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Unit 1
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Introduction to Nursing and
Health Care System Nursing Process
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Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Unit 2
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Basic Nursing Skills
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Chapters 16, 17 20, 18, 19, 39
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Unit 3
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Vital Signs and Assessment
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Chapters 21, 31, 32, 22, 23
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Unit 4
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Diagnostic Testing, Nutrition, NG Tubes
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Chapters 24, 26, 27, 29, 30
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Unit 5
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Respiratory, Care of the Surgical and Immobile Patient, Wound Care
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Chapters 28, 37, 38
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Unit 6
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Medication Administration
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Chapters 25, 33, 34, 35, 36
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Unit 7
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Meeting Basic Physiologic Needs
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Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 40, 41
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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 judgment 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 (See academic calendar).
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
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
o Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
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)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
- Removal from the program.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
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.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Theressa Borden
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Office Location:
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Gainesville – 2411-B
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4291, ext. 4330
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E-mail Address:
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tjborden@nctc.edu
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