NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

 

 

Course title: Clinical Level II

Course prefix, number, and section number: VNSG 1463 700

Semester/Year of course: Spring 2024

Semester start and end dates: January 16, 2024 through May 11, 2024

Modality:   Face to face

Class meeting location, days, and times: Sites will vary, T W, 0630-1400

Lab meeting location, days, and times: Clinical sites as assigned

Semester credit hours: 4

Contact Hours: 192

Course description:  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

Student Learning Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, 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; and will 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.

 

Course prerequisites: Successful completion of all Level 1 Vocational Nursing courses

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

	DOSAGE CALCULATIONS 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	Pass or Fail
	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.	Pass or Fail

 

 

Required course materials:  Skills kit, Stethoscope, Complete assigned uniform, Assigned Drug book

 

Name of instructor: Dial Swofford M.Ed. BSN RN

Office location: Bowie 148

Telephone number: 940-872-5204

E-mail address: dswofford@nctc.edu

Office hours for students: Contact instructor for appointment

Office hours for students: OFFICE HOURS

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1300-1500	1300-1500	1000-1300	1100-1300	1000-1100

By Appointment

No office hours when clinical starts

No office hours when clinical starts

By Appointment

By Appointment

I am available by email form 0900 -1700 M-F when not on campus

 

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: Clinical

CLINICAL EVALUATION-     Student evaluations of clinical competency will be based on meeting the clinical outcomes derived from the Differentiate Entry Level Competencies (DELC) as stated in the course syllabus, and shall include all actual, as well as laboratory simulated, patient care situations. Grades will be determined by utilizing the 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. Student must maintain a minimum score of 77 to continue in the Vocational Nursing Program and proceed to the next semester.

 

Final grade scale:  Clinical  60%; Daily Assignments 20%; ATI modules, HIPAA 20%

 

Late work policy:   Late work will not be accepted

 

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

 

 

COURSE POLICIES

 

Academic Integrity Policy: Academic honesty is expected at all times.  Cheating in any form or fashion will be grounds for dismissal from the LVN program

Attendance Policy:

• Students will be allowed a maximum of two absences during this course
• A third absence will be grounds for dismissal from the LVN program
• Three occasions of being tardy will equal one absence
• Tardy is defined as being more than one minute late for class
• Students are expected to be in their seats ready to begin class on time

 

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:  See NCTC academic calendar

 

Core Objectives:

The Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) conducted extensive research and interviews and determined that “workplace know-how” consists of two elements: foundations skills and workplace competencies. 

These SCANS Skills are referenced with each course objective and are as follows:

(1) Foundation Skills

 

• Basic Skills: A worker must (i) read, (ii) write, (iii) perform arithmetic and mathematical operations, (iv) listen, and (v) speak effectively.
• Thinking Skills: A worker must (i) think creatively, (ii) make decisions, (iii) solve problems, (iv) visualize, (v) know how to learn, and (vi) reason effectively.
• Personal Qualities: A worker must display (i) responsibility, (ii) self-esteem, (iii) sociability, (iv) self-management, (v) integrity, and (vi) honesty.
• Workplace Competencies
• Resources: A worker must identify, organize, plan, and allocate resources effectively.  This includes (i) time, (ii) money, (iii) material and facilities, and (iv) human resources.
• Interpersonal Skills: A worker must work with others effectively to (i) participate as a member of a team, (ii) teach others new skills, (iii) serve patients/customers, (iv) exercise leadership, (v) negotiate, and (vi) work with diversity.

 (c)   Information:  A worker must be able to (i) acquire and use information, (ii) organize and maintain  

        Information:  (iii) interpret and communicate information and (iv) use computers to process information.

• Systems: A worker must understand complex interrelationships as in (i) understanding systems, (ii) monitor and correct performance, and (iii) improve and design systems.
• Technology: A worker must be able to work with a variety of technologies, e.g. (i) select technology, (ii) apply technology, and (iii) maintain and troubleshoot equipment.

 

 

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:  Cathy Carney MSN RN

Office location: Gainesville Health Science Center

Telephone number: 

E-mail address: ccarney@nctc.edu

 

Name of Instructional Dean: Diane Neu MSN RN

Office location: Gainesville Health Science Center

Telephone number:

E-mail address: dneu@nctc.edu