NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE COURSE SYLLABUS

 

The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Course Syllabus provides the following as required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB): (1) a brief description of the course including each major course requirement, assignment and examination; (2) the learning objectives for the course; (3) a general description of the subject matter of each lecture or discussion; and (4) any required or recommended readings.  Contact information for the instructor is also provided. The Course Syllabus also provides institutional information to indicate how this course supports NCTC’s purpose and mission. Information specific to a particular section of the course will be included in the Class Syllabus and distributed to enrolled students.

 

Course Title: Vocational Nursing
Course Prefix & Number: VNSG 1509	Section Number: 0130	Term Code: 20SUIII
Semester Credit Hours: 5	Lecture Hours: 80	Lab Hours: 0
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.
Course Prerequisite(s): The student must complete all of the courses in Level One successfully prior to taking Level Two courses.
Course Type: o - Academic General Education Course (from Academic Course Guide Manual but not in NCTC Core) o - Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course x - WECM Course

 

Name of Instructor:	Alice Hupp, BS, RN
Campus/Office Location:	Gainesville  2411-J
Telephone Number:	940 668 4291
E-mail Address:	ahupp@nctc.edu

 

Name of Chair/Coordinator:	Theressa Borden
Office Location:	Gainesville – 2411-B
Telephone Number:	940-668-4291, ext 4330
E-mail Address:	tjborden@nctc.edu

 

 

 

Linton, A.D.  Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing.  7^th ed.  (2020 St. Louis: Elsevier  

 

EAQ to Accompany Introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing. 7^th ed. (2020) St. Louis: Elsevier

 

Skidmore. Linda-Roth. Mosby’s 2020 Nursing Drug Reference 34^th ed.(2020) St Louis; Elsevier. ISBN# 978-0-3234-4826-0

 

Silvestri, Saunder’s Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-PN 7th ed. (2018)  Philadelphia: Saunders  

Harding, M. Clinical Reasoning Cases in Nursing 7^th ed (2020)

ATI materials

Computer, internet access, printer

 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION METHODS AND GRADING CRITERIA

# of Graded Course Elements	Graded Course Elements	Percentage or Points Values
5	Unit exams	70%
multiple	Daily grades ( Quizzes, EAQ, ATI, assignments)	5%
1	Final exam	25%
Letter	Numerical Score
A	90-100
B	80-89
C	77-79
D	65-76
F	Below 65

 

 

 

o           A quality general education curriculum in all associate degree programs.

o           Quality freshman and sophomore level courses in arts and sciences which parallel the lower division offerings of four-year colleges and universities.

x          Quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees.

o           Quality programs and services in support of adult literacy and basic skills development as a mean of workforce enhancement and expanding access to higher education.

 

 

NCTC seeks to implement its goal of providing quality technical programs leading directly to careers in semi-skilled and skilled occupations, and quality technical education programs up to two years in length leading to certificates and associate degrees by offering a coherent sequence of courses with appropriate breadth and depth to prepare students for success in the workforce.

 

 

To prepare Vocational Nursing students for licensure and advanced degrees in health sciences is the purpose of the department.

 

 

 

Upon successful completion of Nursing in Health and Illness II course, the student will be able to: 

 

1.          Describe the psychosocial, growth and development, and physiological needs of clients across the life span.   (DELC 1, 2, 3, 4) (SCANS 5)

 

2.          Discuss the principles involved in the causes of disease and the body's response to disease.   (DELC 1, 2, 3, 4) (SCANS 5)

 

3.          Discuss the nurse's role in preventing and controlling the transmission of community acquired and nosocomial infections. (DELC 8, 9, 10) (SCANS 5)

 

4.          Identify physical, mental, and emotional factors affecting the aging adult.       

              (DELC 1, 2, 3, 4) (SCANS 5)

 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION

Topic	General Description of Subject Matter
Unit 1	Fluid & Electrolytes
Unit 2	Cardiovascular Pathophysiology
Unit 3	Digestive Pathophysiology
Unit 4	Surgical
Unit 5	Blood & Immune Pathophysiology

 

Last day to Withdraw	July 17, 2021
Student Rights & Responsibilities	NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct.  These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.  All students shall obey the law, show respect for properly constituted authority, and observe correct standards of conduct.
Scholastic Integrity	Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Disability Support	The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth or Flower Mound Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville, Bowie or Graham Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209.   North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112).   http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx “The North Central Texas College (NCTC) Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) is committed to assisting students with accommodations related to all disabilities, including COVID-19. Any student that feels they require accommodations related to COVID-19 are encouraged to contact the OSD office by email at kwsmith@nctc.edu and/or ysandmann@nctc.edu for a virtual intake session. As with all disability related accommodations, documentation is required and reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.  North Central Texas College also has a CARES Team and a student can also request advising assistance by contacting cares.nctc.edu or counseling@nctc.edu for information and/or assistance related to special advising and/or counseling referrals”.
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 in the evening.  The program helps students acclimate to college by providing students free interactive workshops about Time Management, Study Skills, Test Anxiety, and much more. For more information, please visit your nearest Student Success Center.
Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Veterans Services	The Financial Aid Office is responsible for administering a variety of programs for students who need assistance in financing their education.  The first step for financial aid is to complete a FAFSA.  For more information, please visit your nearest Financial Aid Office.

 

 

COVID-19 Specific Syllabi Statements Summer 2021

 

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. Wear a mask, stay safe, and contact your Instructor as the situation arises. These policies and procedures were updated on June 2, 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 and effective immediately NCTC is no longer mandating the use of 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: We recently 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:

 

• Notify students about important course information and delivery changes through Canvas and campus email.

 

Students should:

• 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.
• 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 the summer 2021 semester, 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