NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
Course title: Clinical II
Course prefix, number, and section number: VNSG 1463 0101
Semester/Year of course: Spring 2022
Semester start and end dates: January 18, 2022 to May 14, 2022
Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Face-to-face
Class meeting location, days, and times: Tuesdays at hospital, nursing home, clinic, health care facility, and Simulation Lab. Start times vary per clinical site.
Lab meeting location, days, and times: N/A
Semester credit hours: 4
Course description: Long-term and Acute Care Clinical Rotations:
A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. The clinical setting may include acute care facilities, clinics, long-term care facilities, and any other institutions that gainfully employ licensed nurses and/or physicians. The clinical experience will also include patient scenario simulations in the nursing lab, in order to strengthen the student’s clinical skills and provide exposure to patient care situations that may not be readily available to the student.
Course prerequisites: VNSG1360 Clinical I
Required Course Materials:
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Internet access
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ATI access: ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute) - Web-based learning and assessment program includes standardized exam and EHR Tutor.
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EAQ to Accompany Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing. 7th ed. (2020) St. Louis: Elsevier
Required Textbooks:
Additional Recommended Texts/Equipment:
Name of instructor: Brooke Banks LVN
Office location: Health Science Center, LVN Dept., Office 2411-G
Telephone number: (940) 668-7731, Ext. 4921
E-mail address: bbanks@nctc.edu
Office hours for students: Monday - Available by email or appointment only
Tuesday – Clinical site hours may vary
Wednesday - Available by email or appointment only
Thursday - Available by email or appointment only
Friday - Available by email or appointment only
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 Clinical Grade (Clinical Point Sheet) 80%, ATI HIPAA post test/ATI IV Therapy post test 10%, ATI Capstone Form A & Form B Exams and 6 Capstone Modules 10%, Skills Check Off PASS/FAIL, Drug Calculation Exam PASS/FAIL.
Final grade scale:
90 - 100…………..A
80 - 89……………B
77 - 79……………C
65 - 76……………D
64 and below…….F
Student evaluations of clinical competency will be based on meeting the clinical outcomes derived from the Differentiate Essential Competencies (DEC), and shall include all actual, as well as laboratory simulated, patient care situations. Grades will be determined by utilizing a point sheet. Students begin the semester with 100 points. Points may be deducted daily according to behaviors described in the VN Student Handbook that are listed on the grade point sheet. Students must maintain a minimum score of 77 to continue in the Vocational Nursing Program and successfully proceed to the next semester.
Late work policy: Grades for ALL assignments are due as scheduled. Absolutely NO late work will be allowed. A grade of “0” will be recorded for missed assignments.
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 [(FLB (LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include:
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Implement a VN Program Contract.
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Dismissal from the VN Program.
Attendance Policy: All policies in the Vocational Nursing Student Handbook will be in effect.
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Students must attend class/clinical regularly.
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More than two (2) absences in a course per semester will result in dismissal.
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Three (3) tardies equals one absence.
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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: April 4, 2022.
Student Learning Outcomes:
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Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry
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Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.
Core Objectives:
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Member of the Profession: (DEC 1-4) (SCANS 1-7) (QSEN 2,3,4)
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Provider of Patient-Centered Care: (DEC 5-12) (SCANS 1-7) (QSEN 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
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Patient Safety Advocate: (DEC 13-18) (SCANS 1-7) (QSEN 3,4,5)
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Member of the Health Care Team: (DEC 19-25) (SCANS 1-7) (QSEN 2,3,4,5,6)
DOSAGE CALCULATION TEST
A pass/fail component of the clinical grade includes a dosage calculations test given at the beginning of the semester. The student must achieve a minimum score of 100% before being allowed to administer medication in the clinical setting. If the student does not achieve a score of 100% on the first attempt, two more testing opportunities will be given. Failure to achieve a score of 100% by the third attempt is a clinical failure and the student will be dropped from the program. A grade of “F” will be recorded.
SKILLS DEMONSTRATION
A skills competency demonstration will be performed to assess proficiency and knowledge of basic nursing skills. Three (3) attempts to demonstrate competency will be allowed and points will be deducted from the Clinical Point Sheet tool for failure to adequately perform the demonstration. A quiz or other written assignment associated with the skills check off may be required. Students who fail to pass the skill demonstration and/or written competency in three (3) attempts will have had sufficient numbers of points deducted from the clinical grade sheet to be unable to successfully complete the clinical rotation and will be dropped from the program. A grade of “F” will be recorded.
COLLEGE POLICIES
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the Student Handbook.
ADA STATEMENT
NCTC will adhere to all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable accommodations to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Office for Students with Disabilities to arrange appropriate accommodations. See the OSD Syllabus Addendum.
STUDENT SERVICES
NCTC provides a multitude of services and resources to support students. See the Student Services Syllabus Addendum for a listing of those departments and links to their sites.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
The student should contact the instructor to deal with any questions, concerns, or complaints specific to the class. If the student and faculty are not able to resolve the issue, the student may contact the chair or coordinator of the division. If the student remains unsatisfied, the student may proceed to contact the instructional dean.
Name of Chair/Coordinator: Theressa Borden, RN, MSN
Office location: Gainesville HSC, LVN Dept., Office 2411-B
Telephone number: (940)668-7731, Ext. 4330
E-mail address: tjborden@nctc.edu
Name of Instructional Dean: Diane Neu, RN, MSN (Interim)
Office location: Gainesville HSC, RN Dept.
Telephone number: (940) 668-7731, ext. 4381
E-mail address: dneu@nctc.edu
COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Spring 2022
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 or other health-related crisis, 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. You are encouraged to wear a mask and stay safe. Contact your instructor for further information and direction as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on July 27, 2021, and are subject to change as conditions 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 are not required to wear face coverings, such as masks or face shields. In May, Texas Governor Gregg Abbott released an Executive Order prohibiting Government entities from mandating the use of masks. As a political subdivision of the State of Texas, NCTC will follow the Governor’s Executive Order for Government entities. Effective immediately, NCTC is no longer mandating masks while on campus. This order does not mean that you cannot choose to wear a mask; rather, it is no longer allowed to be mandated. These policies and procedures were updated on May 19, 2021, and are subject to change.
Return to Standard Attendance Protocol for Face-to-Face Meetings: In spring 2020, we faced an unprecedented situation in which all of us had to 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:
Students should:
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Provide notification to campus officials 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.
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Notify instructors in advance of the absence.
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Connect with that class through Webex if the class session is being transmitted in a hybrid fashion.
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Keep up with and/or make up missed classwork or assignments.
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Submit assignments digitally through Canvas or other means as announced by your instructor.
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Work with their instructors to reschedule exams, labs, and other critical academic activities described in the course syllabus.
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Check Canvas and campus email daily to receive important announcements pertaining to the course.
During the spring 2022 semester, faculty with face-to-face meetings will establish assigned seating/workstations to facilitate roll-taking and contact tracing if necessary. Additionally, we ask all College community members 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