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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Vocational Nursing Health & Illness
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Course Prefix & Number:
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VNSG 1509
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Section Number:
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100
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Semester/Year:
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20 1S
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Semester Credit Hours:
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4
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Lecture Hours:
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64
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Lab Hours:
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0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog):
The Vocational Nursing program is fully approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON) and is a certificate program. This program is designed to prepare entry-level practitioners to provide direct care to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician. Emphasis is placed upon the ability to make sound judgements based on the knowledge of scientific principles and the ability to utilize technical skills in a variety of setting.
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Course Prerequisite(s): none
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Linton, Matteson. Medical-Surgical Nursing. 7th ed. (2020) St. Louis: Elsevier
ATI Nursing Education, PN Adult Medical Surgical Nursing, Edition 10.0 (2017)
Skidmore. Linda-Roth. Mosby’s 2017 Nursing Drug Reference 30th ed.(2016) St Louis; Elsevier. ISBN# 978-0-3234-4826-0
Silvestri, Saunder’s Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-PN 6th ed. (2014) Philadelphia: Saunders
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Ashley Hunsucker, B.S., R.N.
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth 219B
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Telephone Number:
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940-498-6519
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E-mail Address:
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ahunsucker@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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12 -3 pm
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12 – 3 pm
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Lecture
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Lecture
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8:00 am – 12 pm
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*By appointment
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*By appointment
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*see below
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*Times vary. I am out of office when in clinical setting &/or skills checkoffs. See instructor for times.
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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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Describe the psychosocial, growth and development, and physiological needs of clients across the life span. (DELC 1, 2, 3, 4) (SCANS 5)
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Discuss the principles involved in the causes of disease and the body's response to disease. (DELC 1, 2, 3, 4) (SCANS 5)
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Discuss the nurse's role in preventing and controlling the transmission of community acquired and nosocomial infections. (DELC 8, 9, 10) (SCANS 5)
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Identify physical, mental, and emotional factors affecting the aging adult.
(DELC 1, 2, 3, 4) (SCANS 5)
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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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7
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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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10%
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1
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Final
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20%
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COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE (Major Assignments, chapters, and Grading Criteria)
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Unit 1 Exam – Mental health & substance abuse Ch. 61, 62
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100 points
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Unit 2 Exam – Fluid & Electrolytes, Shock, IV therapy Ch. 6, 9, 16
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100 points
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Unit 3 Exam – Blood & Immunity Disorders Ch. 29, 30, 31, 32
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100 points
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Unit 4 Exam – Respiratory Pathophysiology Ch. 25, 26, 27, 28
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100 points
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Unit 5 Exam – Cardiovascular Disorders Ch. 33, 34, 35, 36
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100 points
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Unit 6 Exam – Neurological Disorders Ch. 21, 22, 23, 24
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100 points
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Unit 7 Exam – Surgical Ch. 17
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100 points
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Final
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100 points
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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 3, 2020_.
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)________
x Communication
X 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)
X Critical Thinking
X Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
X Teamwork
X Personal Responsibility
X 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:
- Removal from the LVN program
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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Name of Instructional Dean:
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Brandon Hernandez
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Office Location:
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Gainesville- 2420-A
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Telephone Number:
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(940) 668-7731, ext. 4963
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E-mail Address:
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bhernadez@nctc.edu
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