REID STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

REID STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE Course Syllabus NUR 114 Course Prefix, Number, and Section NUR 114 Course Name Credit Hours Nursing Concepts II Credit Hours: Theory: Lab: Clinical: 5 credit hours (75 hrs) 0 credit hours 9 contact hours (135 hrs) Semester Summer 2018 Instructor Information Name Course Instructor (Evergreen): Dr. Roslana Gray, DNP, RN Office: Evergreen Campus 209 Office Contact: 251-578-1313 ext. 136 Office Hours: See posted office hours Email: rgray@rstc.edu Course Instructor (Atmore): Lula English, MSN, RN Office: 109 Office Contact: 251-368-0167 Office Hours: See posted office hours Email: lenglish@rstc.edu Administrative Assistant (Evergreen): John Carmichael, LPN Office: 202 Office Contact: 251-578-1313 ext. 145 Office Hours: See posted office hours Email: jcarmichael@rstc.edu Division Chair s Office Location, Phone Number, and Email Administrative Assistant (Atmore): Cathy Langley, LPN Office: 103 Office Contact: 251-368-3428 Office Hours: See posted office hours Email: clangley@rstc.edu Office hours are posted on the faculty member s door. A student wishing to speak the instructor should arrange a time with the instructor. Jamila Grace, MSN, RN Office-213-Evergreen 251-578-1313 ext. 124 jgrace@rstc.edu

Course Information Class Meeting Days and Times Evergreen & Atmore Campus: Thursdays 0750-1440 Additional times will be required outside of class for testing Clinical Site Rotations to be Announced at the Discretion of the Instructor in conjunction with the Department Chair Campus and Class Location Campus: Atmore Building: RSTC-Atmore Campus- Room 205 Campus: Evergreen Building: 200- Room-2013 See above for Room Locations Course Description Prerequisite (as required by program) Additional Course Information Course Description: This course teaches foundational knowledge of nursing concepts and clinical decision making to provide evidence-based nursing care. Content includes but is not limited to: coordinator/manager of care, sexuality, reproduction and childbearing, infection, inflammation, sensory perception, perfusion, cellular regulation, mood disorders and affect, renal fluid/electrolyte balance, and medical emergencies. Course Requirements: Pre-requisite: NUR 113 - Nursing Concepts ENG 101 - English Composition BIO 202 - Anatomy and Physiology PSY 210 - Human Growth and Development Co-requisite Courses: NUR 115 - Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning SPH 106 or 107 - Speech Use of Nursing supplies and Equipment for Practice: All nursing equipment supplies and devices provided in the lab and in the nursing skills bag are provided for in lab learning activities and simulations only, and are not to be used on actual persons or animals. Use of these items outside the lab or simulation setting can result in severe injury to persons or animals on which they are used. Actual medical or nursing procedures are not to be performed on persons in lab or on or off campus. The supply closets and equipment cabinets are to be accessed by Reid State faculty and staff only. Food and Drink: All food and drink are restricted to the following designated areas: food and drinks should be eaten in the designated areas only of the lobby and dining area (if building equipped), and with regard to cleaning up areas after finishing. All food and all drinks are prohibited in the nursing classrooms, laboratories and the computer labs. Records Due: Immunizations, CPR, health physical, background & drug testing and medical insurance must be submitted to the nursing department prior to the beginning of the semester in which they are due. Students are notified at the end of each semester what items are due to be turned in to the nursing department. Students will not be allowed to attend classes or clinical rotations until requested information has been received by the nursing department. Turning

in records by the due date specified by the nursing program constitutes a quiz grade. Failure to turn in the requested information by the date specified will result in a 0 for a quiz grade. A 100 is assigned for a quiz grade if all information is submitted by the due date. It is the responsibility of the student to verify that information scanned, faxed, mailed or delivered was actually received by Mr. Carmichael or Mrs. Langley, the nursing department Administrative Assistants. Clinical Orientation: The student must complete a site specific orientation for each assigned clinical site before attending clinical rotations, in accordance with the requirements of the facility. Students must complete all orientation measures including any classroom time, written/computer orientation forms or materials, IDs, parking decals or other requirements as directed. It is the student s responsibility to complete all requirements in a timely manner and as directed by the facility and the school faculty. Failure to complete any and all requirements at the scheduled date and time will result in the student being unable to attend clinical rotations. Missing the clinical orientation day constitutes a clinical absence. Students are to wear the white RSTC clinical uniform for orientation sessions and all uniform standards are to be observed. Parking: Students must park in designated areas on campus and at the clinical facility. Students must display appropriate parking decal as designated by the school or any clinical facility. Failure to do so may result in a ticket/fine from the college police, and/or towing. Failure to park in designated areas at clinical facilities may result in sanctions by the facility. The student is then responsible for any tickets, fines, wheel locking or towing fees. Action by the facility may include being barred from the facility and ineligibility for future employment by the facility. Course Outcomes Student Learning Outcomes Minors on Campus: No employee, student or visitor should bring minors not enrolled as RSTC students to class or leave minors unattended at the College. Unattended minors on the RSTC campus may be referred to the campus police for assistance or to the Department of Human Resources. This pertains to all employees, students, visitors (including vendors) who attend classes, programs events, or other activities Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: Utilize elements of clinical decision making for patients with selected health concepts and alterations. Integrate health promotion, specialized modalities and pharmacological agents for patients with selected health concepts and alterations. Distinguish clinical manifestations and diagnostic findings for patients with selected health concepts and alterations. Prioritize nursing interventions for patients with selected health concepts and alterations. Analyze foundational concepts for emergent care. Apply relevant informatics related to selected health concepts/alterations. Student Learning Outcomes: SLO #1: The student will distinguish clinical manifestations and diagnostic findings for patients with selected health concepts and alterations. SLO #2: The student will analyze foundational concepts for emergent care. SLO #3:The student will relate concepts of growth and development to patient care.

General Education Competencies (if applicable) Required Textbook and Course Materials N/A Giddens, J. (2017). Concepts for Nursing Practice (2 nd ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323374736 Leifer, G. (2015). Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing (7 th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier. ISBN 9781455770151 Diepenbrock, N. (2015). Quick Reference to Critical Care (5th ed.). Philadelphia. Lippincott, Williams, & Wilkins. Gulanik, M. & Myers, J. L. (2014). Nursing Care Plans: Diagnoses, Interventions and Outcomes (8th ed.). Philadelphia: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323091374 Ignatavicius, D. D., & Workman, M. L. (2015). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Patient-Centered Collaborative Care. Clinical Decision-Making Study Guide (8th ed.). St. Louis: Saunders, Elsevier. Ignatavicius, D. D., & Workman, M. L. (2015). Medical-Surgical Nursing, (8th ed.). St. Louis: Saunders, Elsevier. Jarvis, C. (2016). Physical Exam & Health Assessment (7th ed.). St. Louis: Saunders. ISBN 9781455728107 Lilley, Rainforth, Collins & Snyder (2014). Pharmacology and the Nursing Process (7 th ed.) Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323113410 Ogden, S. & Fluharty, L. K. (2016). Calculation of Drug Dosages. (10th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323310697 Pagana, K. D. & Pagana, T. J. (2015). Mosby s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests (12th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323225762 Potter, P. A., Perry, A.G., Stockert, P. A., and Hall, A. M. (2017). Fundamentals of Nursing (9th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323327404 Skidmore-Roth, L. (2017). Mosby s Nursing Drug Reference (30th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323448260. Varcarolis, E. M. & Halter, M. J. (2016). Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach (7th ed.). St. Louis: Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-1-4160-6667-5 Other Required Resources Venes, Donald. (Ed.) (2013). Taber s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (22 nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis. ISBN 978803629776 Nursing Skills Bag from Medical Shipment: In order to ensure that all necessary supplies and equipment are available, Nursing Skills bags are custom made for the nursing program. Each student must have a new bag, regardless of status as a new or previous student upon entering this semester. This bag is to be purchased from campus bookstore only. Computer Assisted Programs: Computer assisted study material and assignments will be assigned by the instructor in the Nursing computer lab as part of the lab period or for completion independently outside of class. ATI: Books and access information for the ATI on line learning system will be distributed in class. Students should access and establish an account as soon as possible. Additional online sources are used for this class including electronic health records and publishers complementary sources for textbooks.

Assessment Technologies Institute Resources (online through ATItesting.com) Nursing Concepts Online Resources (online through Evolve.Elsevier.com) Other Recommended Resources Final Examination Date and Time N/A Final Examination for NUR 114 TBA (To Be Announced) The final examination is comprehensive. The final exam schedule is posted in the semester course schedule and may differ from other college courses. All course work must be completed, submitted, and graded as satisfactory before the course final grade will be posted. A student who fails to submit all remediation or other assignment will receive an incomplete for a grade until all work is satisfactorily submitted. Course Policies and Information Official Communication: Make-up Policy Policy on Late Work Each student should log in daily to the College's learning management system, Canvas, for class updates and other important and official communication from his/her instructor. It is the student s responsibility to be aware of his/her class schedule, attendance, and grades. Any information pertaining to a student s class schedule, attendance, and grades, as well as any and academic disciplinary action, will be communicated by the instructor through Canvas. Make-up Exams: All nursing exams should be taken on the scheduled day. No more than one make-up exam will be allowed. If more than one exam is missed, a grade of zero will be given for second missed exam. All make-up exams will be administered the week prior to the last day to withdraw from the course, before the final exam, as determined by the college and published in the college semester schedule. Make-up exams are subject to be different from the original exam. If exams are not made up on the assigned make-up day, the student will receive a zero for that exam. Assignment Requirements and Late Assignments Policy: Students who arrive late for class on days on which quizzes are given will not be allowed into the classroom until the quiz is finished and collected and will not receive credit for the quiz. All assignments are due at the beginning of the class or lab period. Assignments are not accepted late, and no credit will be given for late assignments. Assignments due the date of an absence will not be accepted. Assignments are not accepted early. Any assignment, test or quiz submitted without the student s name and the date will not receive credit for that assignment. Only original work with your name, date and subject on the results sheet will be accepted. College Policy Information Americans with Disabilities Reasonable Accommodations: Any student who has a disability of any kind and needs reasonable accommodations or assistance in the classroom or with this course should see the instructor. Americans with Disabilities Act: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, state that qualified students with disabilities who meet the technical and academic standards at Alabama Community College institutions are entitled to reasonable accommodations. Under these laws a disability is defined as any physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity, a history of such impairment, or the perception of such impairment. Alabama Community College institutions do NOT provide disability documentation for students. It is the student s

responsibility to provide appropriate documentation to the college office responsible for handling the request and to request accommodation. Appropriate documentation is defined as that which meets specific criteria, including recommendations to address each functional limitation of said students, as noted in the Catalog. Attendance Policy Attendance Outside of Scheduled Class Hours and Community Service: 6 hours of Community Service hours are required in NUR 114. However, students should be aware that there will be times when students may be required to attend class activities outside of normal scheduled class hours, including, but not limited to testing, lab/skills practice & validation, patient assignment pick up, and clinical site orientation. Class Attendance and Participation: Students are encouraged to attend all class meetings for classes in which they are registered. Absences are counted beginning with the first class meeting after the student registers; however, students are responsible for all coursework beginning with the first day the class meets. Students are responsible for the knowledge, skills, and abilities not acquired due to absences and for assignments made or due from the first class. The course grade is awarded based upon the student s performance in meeting the course requirements as stated in the course syllabus and materials. Class participation is a factor in meeting course objectives; consequently, class participation affects the course grade. Class attendance and participation are regarded as an obligation as well as a privilege. Absences disrupt a student s orderly progress through a course and significantly diminish the quality of group interaction in class. There is also a high correlation between a high number of absences and a low final grade. Although an occasional absence maybe unavoidable, it in no way excuses the student from meeting the requirements of the course. Participation in an institution-sponsored activity is not considered an absence. Full attendance of all class, laboratory an clinical sessions is strongly recommended. The student is responsible for obtaining and reviewing all material covered in any missed class period, preparing all assignments due for the next class, practicing in open lab any missed laboratory procedures, and for arranging skills check-offs with the clinical coordinator. Students who miss more than one clinical day will be allowed to withdraw if before the college withdrawal date, or will fail the clinical component of the course. Dress and Uniform Requirements for Class, Lab, and Clinical: Students are not allowed to wear hats, caps, or sunglasses during exams. Dress and uniform requirements for clinical days and clinical orientation days are in the RSTC Nursing Student Handbook. Student dress for theory/lecture should be suitable for general daytime public wear and be comfortable and adaptable for changes in temperature within the classroom. Clothing that is layered is suggested. Please be considerate of others and avoid wearing unduly revealing clothing. Students are not allowed to wear hats, caps, or sunglasses during exams. Dress and uniform requirements for clinical days and clinical orientation days are in the RSTC Nursing Student handbook.

Course Evaluation Policy The purpose of the course evaluation system at Reid State Technical College is to improve the course content and instruction practice in ways that enhance student learning. Students are an important source of information about the effectiveness of a course and its instructors. Please respond candidly to the questions in the course evaluation for each course in which you are enrolled. Electronic Devices Policy Cell Phone and Electronic Devices in Classroom and Lab Settings: Electronic devices such as Cell phones, Kindles, Nooks, ipads, lap tops, and their attending noise are distracting to both faculty and students in classrooms, labs, testing centers and libraries. These areas are also inappropriate sites for telephone conversations. In consideration of others and to minimize distractions, all electronic devices must be turned off unless prior approval is obtained by the instructor, Dean of Students & Instructional Services, or designee. Telephone conversations should be conducted in building lobbies or outdoors. Cell phones/and or smart devices will not be allowed in the classroom during testing or test review. If found, the student will receive a 0 for the test being taken or reviewed. The abuse of electronic devices by the students is a violation of the student code of conduct and is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the College s Student Academic Code of Conduct. Cell Phone and Electronic Device Use in the Clinical Setting: Cell phone possession or use is prohibited on clinical units and will be subject to clinical disciplinary action as outlined in the RSTC Nursing Student Handbook and as by the involved clinical facility. Action from the facility may include being barred from the facility and ineligibility for clinical rotation or future employment with the facility. Ineligibility for clinical rotations at any facility results in dismissal from the program.. FERPA Policy Satisfactory Progress Email and Communication Requirements: Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. 1232g, I will only be able to reply to email from your official Reid State College email address. Contact the help desk immediately if you cannot access your Reid State email account. If you feel you are not making satisfactory progress in this course, please see your instructor. Students may receive information from the instructor on their performance and progress in both lecture and lab classes during scheduled office hours. Nursing Satisfactory Progress: Students are expected to remain aware of their academic, lab and clinical standing during the course of the semester. Any student who feels that he/she is not making satisfactory progress in this course should see the instructor, and/or the course coordinator. Students will receive ongoing information (exam grades, assignments, and skills check-offs) from the instructor regarding their performance and their progress in theory, lab, and clinical components. Students with questions or concerns about their academic or lab/clinical status should schedule an appointment with the instructor during scheduled office hours. Weekly Clinical Performance: Evaluations will be performed weekly, time permitting, and the student will be given an opportunity to review their progress and to make comments regarding the evaluation and improvement objectives. The Clinical Evaluation Tool reflects program goals and is intended to:

1. Serve as a guide for clinical performance during each rotation 2. Identify patterns of behavior or changes in behavior 3. Serve as a guide for the progression of the student 4. Evaluate the student s level of performance during and at the completion of the rotation Students are accountable for clinical competencies. The student will be evaluated on the following three (3) critical role functions in each nursing course: 1. Provider of Care 2. Manager of Care 3. Member of Discipline The performance behaviors on each clinical evaluation tool reflect learning objectives and are used to identify competencies and deficiencies. Clinical instructors and students will base their evaluation on the following general description of behaviors: *In clinical performance evaluation criteria: 26 (twenty six) or more NIs constitutes a failure of Nursing 114. Statement on Discrimination/Harassment Student Conduct and Academic Honesty The College and the Alabama Community College System are committed to providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to an individual s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of Board of Trustee policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated. Any member of the college community who believes that he or she has been the victim of harassment may bring the matter to the attention of any College official, dean, director, supervisor, or advisor. Policies and Procedures as outlined in the RSTC Student Handbook will be followed. Professional Dishonesty: Professional honesty and ethical behavior are absolute requirements to maintain patient and public safety and confidence in the nursing profession. Professional dishonesty, including unethical behavior, will not be condoned, and provide grounds for disciplinary action. Examples of dishonest/unethical behaviors include: Falsifying documentation Lying about performance Failure to stop when incompetent or unqualified to perform a task Failure to perform according to protocols and policy Failure to report mistakes in patient care to the instructor Covering up for the unsafe behavior of another student Performing while impaired by medications, drugs, or alcohol Any violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including, but not limited to unauthorized taking of any client records (or copies) from the patient care unit, discussion of clients or care issues outside of the clinical or educational setting, discussion of issues in a non-educational or nonprofessional manner or context, collection of any written information that identifies the name of the client. Violation of the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses

Academic Code: The Academic Code as stated in the Reid State Technical College Catalog and the Nursing Student Handbook will apply in this class. Academic honesty is an absolute in order for the student to advance in the program. Because of the nature of the nursing profession, dishonesty or unprofessional conduct could affect the health or safety of clients. To promote professional conduct and personal integrity, it is imperative that each student do his/her own work. Students suspected of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Dean of Students & Instructional Services. Penalties for academic misconduct may range from reprimand to suspension from the college. Academic dishonesty for NUR 114 includes but is not limited to: Copying from another student s work, test, or paper, including clinical paperwork, or allowing another to receive credit for your work. Looking at another student s exam or allowing another student to look at your exam. Collaboration with another student or any person during an exam. Use of anything not sanctioned by the individual administering the exam. Obtaining, buying, selling, soliciting, transmitting, or stealing any exam or any components of the exam, including exams obtained or purchased on the internet. Sharing or receiving information about an exam from another section or class group. Unauthorized recording. Recording or note taking during test review by any means. Bribery to obtain exam information. Breach of test security. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the copying from the work of another word for word, or in substance, and offering the copy as one s own work for credit. Written work must be the student s own work. Proper credit is to be given to the original author of any information using APA format. Students should remain aware of potential plagiarism while preparing all assignments. Work that is copied and pasted from online sources is a frequent source of difficulty and can result in plagiarism. Plagiarism, intentional or unintentional, constitutes academic dishonesty, and is grounds for disciplinary action. Professional Behavior: Professional behavior is necessary for effective communication and safe patient care. Therefore, each student is expected to demonstrate such behavior. All class related actions and interactions are to be congruent with the American Nurses Association Code of Conduct. The student is expected to demonstrate responsibility and accountability for their own professional behavior and development, and to remain open to, and actively consider feedback in a professional manner, and to convey in all interactions respect, receptivity, openness, and caring. Social Media/Social Networking Policy Students are advised to use social media cautiously and to avoid disclosing any information that could be considered confidential patient information. Any disclosure, intentional or unintentional, of information that could lead to the identification of a patient will result in appropriate disciplinary actions. Removal of an individual s name, or face, or image, is not sufficient to protect identity or confidential information. The use of privacy settings that are available on many social networking sites, does not guarantee that information will not appear in public and is not deemed sufficient. Students are not to make negative or disparaging or unprofessional remarks about fellow students, instructors, patients, clients, clinical sites or other health care professionals through social media. Any negative or disparaging remarks, intentional or unintentional, through social media will be considered unprofessional and will

be considered a form of misconduct. This type of misconduct will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions. The following guidelines are to be followed: Do not save confidential or sensitive patient information, or information of any sort which could serve as identifying information, on your personal computer or other electronic device. E-mail or texting correspondence with faculty should be treated confidentially and should not include patient identifying information. Do not transmit any patient-related or clinical experience-related information or images through social media. Do not take pictures or videos of patients with cell phones or other personal devices. Limiting access through privacy settings is not deemed sufficient to protect privacy and confidentiality of information. There is no such thing as a private social media site. Comply with clinical agency regulations regarding use of computers, cameras, electronic devices and cell phones while present in the clinical agency. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. Breaches of confidentiality or privacy are to be reported the nursing instructor promptly Withdrawal Policy Withdrawal Policy: Students may withdraw from class or the College any time up to the last day to withdraw for the semester. To withdraw from class or the college, students must file an official withdrawal form with his/her advisor. Students who file the appropriate paperwork for withdrawals prior to the deadline will be assigned a grade of W. However, a grade of "F" will be assigned to students who fail to satisfactorily complete the requirements of a course or who voluntarily discontinue class attendance and fail to follow the official withdrawal procedure. Reinstatement to the Nursing Program: Applications for reinstatement to the following semester and letters of intent are due within 48 hours of posting of the last final grade for semester classes in order to be considered for the following semester. All other reinstatement requests must be received prior to the last 3 weeks of any one semester. Reinstatement to the nursing program is not guaranteed. Reinstatement is based on availability of class space and evaluation of past performance by the faculty. Grading Policy Grading Evaluation of student performance is based upon academic achievement and satisfactory attendance, performance, and completion of the theory, laboratory and clinical components of NUR 114. No rounding of tests scores is done (i.e. 76.6 is 76.6) except for the final course grade. The final course grade is rounded up. (That is, 0.5 or higher is rounded to the next whole number). Grades received for all course work and examinations in this class are not negotiable. Grading: Evaluation of student performance is based upon academic achievement and satisfactory attendance, performance, and completion of the theory, laboratory and clinical components of NUR 113. No rounding of tests scores is done (i.e. 76.6 is 76.6).

Grades received for all course work and examinations in this class are not negotiable. Theory Grading: The academic grade may be determined through written exams, written assignments, unannounced daily quizzes, vocabulary tests, class participation, group assignments, or any other assignment at the instructor s discretion. A satisfactory grade of 75% ( C ) or above in the theory component, a satisfactory in the laboratory component, and a satisfactory on the final clinical evaluation must be achieved to pass NUR 114. Note that a C requires a grade of 75 to 79 in RSTC s nursing courses. Students should expect to spend to 2 to 3 hours outside of class reading and/or studying the material for every hour spent in class. Students should read the assignments before class, take note during class, and follow-up by reviewing after class. Information from previous classes may be included in discussions and on exams. Students are expected to have comprehensive knowledge of, and are accountable for, material covered in previous classes; therefore, students are advised to review previously covered material for better clarification and understanding of the current class content Clinical Grading: The student will be evaluated in the clinical setting each week in the following four nursing role functions: 1) Human Flourishing 2) Nursing Judgement, 3) Professional Identity, and Spirit of Inquiry. The Clinical Evaluation Tool reflects program goals and is intended to serve as a guide for clinical performance during each rotation, identify patterns of behavior or changes in behavior, serve as a guide for the progression of the student, and evaluate the student s level of performance during and at the end of the clinical rotation. Evaluations will be performed weekly and the student will be given an opportunity to review their progress and are expected to read, sign and initial the clinical evaluations on a regular basis. The clinical evaluation tool and clinical paperwork will be distributed prior to the start of the clinical rotations. Nursing Skills Lab: Use of Nursing Supplies and Equipment for Practice: All nursing equipment supplies and devices provided in the lab and in the nursing skills bag are for in lab learning activities and simulations only, and are not to be used on actual persons or animals. Use of these items can result in severe injury to persons or animals on which they are used. Invasive medical or nursing procedures are not to be performed outside of lab. The supply closet and equipment cabinets are to be accessed by RSTC faculty and staff only. Posting of Grades: Students are not to inquire about test grades in less than 48 hours with the exception of grades needed prior to the withdrawal deadline. Final course grades are posted on the students MyRSTC web site page. Students who wish to review their final exam should call to make an appointment with the instructor. Final course grades will be released on MyRSTC web site only. No grades will be released by phone, email, or in person. Mid-Term Evaluations: Mid-Term evaluations will be completed on an as needed basis for students assessed to be at academic risk so that collaborative efforts can be made in a timely manner to improve student performance and increase the likelihood of successful completion of the course. It is the student s responsibility to keep abreast of test, assignment and quiz results, and to maintain an awareness of academic or clinical performance standing. Questions or difficulties regarding academic or clinical performance should be discussed with the appropriate clinical or academic instructor. If not resolved, they may then be presented to

the course coordinator. Testing Atmosphere: It is essential that testing times are quiet. Once a student leaves the testing area, the student will not be allowed to return until all students have completed testing. No books, paper, purses, bags, drinks or food, electronic assistive devices, cell phones or calculators (other than those specifically approved by the instructor for the test) will be allowed on or near any desk while testing. No caps, hats or sunglasses may be worn during tests. Please be courteous and maintain a quiet atmosphere in the hall, classroom or lab areas during test times. Students are expected to keep answer sheets and Scantron forms covered and will be required to turn in the test, Scantron, and the provided cover sheet at the end of the test. Unit Exams Tests are timed at approximately one (1) minute per question. Students arriving late for an examination must take the examination in the remaining available time. Students arriving late for a quiz will not be allowed to take the quiz that is in progress and will be asked to remain outside the class room until the quiz is completed and the papers collected. Calculators are allowed on tests with a mathematical calculation component. The calculator must be approved by the faculty before use. Scientific calculators, cell phones, or other electronic devices with calculator capabilities cannot be used. Students are responsible for bringing an approved calculator and a #2 pencil for tests. Achievement Exams: Students will be required to take proctored ATI computer tests. Prior to taking the scheduled monitored /proctored ATI computer exam, the student must turn in at least 3 attempts verified with score sheets of the scheduled exam with at least one score of 75 or greater. Theses must be done the day before the scheduled proctored exams. All remediation must be done using the focused review for the exam. The computer exams will be averaged together and count as a stand-alone grade. The student will be allowed to use a calculator for any math problems on the exam. ATI Achievement Exam grading: A score of proficiency level 3 is awarded a 90 A score of proficiency level 2 is awarded an 80 A score of proficiency level 1 is awarded a 70 A score of proficiency level below level 1 is awarded a 60 All students are required to submit a remediation assignment upon completion of an ATI proctored assessment. Remediation requirements are as follows: Score of proficiency level 3: Minimum one hour focused review. Score of proficiency level 2: Minimum two hours focused review. Score of proficiency level 1: Minimum three hours focused review Score of proficiency below level 1: Minimum four hours focused review An incomplete will be assigned for a course grade until all achievement exams have been taken and successfully completed, or remediation satisfactorily completed. Students who miss an achievement exam will take the exam as scheduled by the instructor.

Test Reviews: Test reviews are provided and are encouraged for all students, regardless of exam results, as a means of strengthening the student s knowledge base, critical thinking skills, and test taking skills. Test reviews will be completed after the test is graded, at the discretion of the instructor. Students are not allowed to write down questions during test reviews. Test questions will be reviewed along with rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Challenges are not entertained during test reviews. Challenges may be made using the correct form as provided in the RSTC Nursing Student Handbook. Test question challenge forms will only be accepted one week after the exam was given, or one week after the exam was reviewed, whichever is longer. During test reviews pencils, pens, cell phones, electronic devices, recorders, etc. will not be allowed on top of or near any desk. Test reviews may be terminated if the class becomes disruptive, in which case the student is responsible for scheduling an appointment for an individual review. This appointment will be at the discretion and convenience of the instructor. Students may review only the last previous exam. No student will be allowed to review exams the week before final exams. Attendance will be recorded for test reviews. Failure to attend test reviews may negatively impact student eligibility for readmission to the nursing program. Pre-Clinical Math/Dosage Calculation Exam All students will have to pass the pre-clinical math exam with a grade of 80 or higher. Students that are unsuccessful on the first attempt will be allowed to repeat the exam only once. The retake will be an entirely different test, not the same one. A student must make a passing grade of 80% to be allowed to go to clinical. The first take, if below 80, will be averaged together with the retake for a test grade in the nursing course that the student is registered for (NUR 113 or NUR 114). Students who are unable to pass the pre-clinical math exam on the second attempt must drop from the course with a clinical component and any nursing co-requisites. At this time, the student should either plan an intensive independent review on his/her own, or repeat the course in which he/she failed to successfully learn the necessary competencies. Course Outline and Timetable Important Dates to Remember Course Outline and Timetable: Every effort will be made to adhere to the projected course outline and time table presented at the beginning of this course. However, there may be unforeseen events or conditions necessitating change. Therefore, faculty reserves the right to alter, amend or change this syllabus/course schedule based on contingencies of the course in order to complete course content, meet the course objectives, and meet student learning outcomes. In such an event, students will be given reasonable notice of such change. Important Dates to Remember May 23 Classes Begin May 24 Drop/Add May 298 State Holiday: Memorial Day College Close July 4 State Holiday: Independence Day College Closed TBA Last Day to Withdraw

Course Evaluation and Assessment Course grades are based solely on the demonstration of the understanding of principles and concepts, or the successful application and performance of skills and competencies related to course content. Grading Scale Letter grades will be assigned according to the following: Percentage Grade Letter grade 90-100 A 80-89 B 75-79 C 60-74 D 59 and below F Basis for Final Grade Assessment Percent of Final Grade Student s Score Unit Exams 65% Comprehensive Final Exam 25% Dosage Calculation Exam 2% Nutrition Assignment 1% ATI Proctored Maternal Newborn 1 % ATI Proctored Nursing Care of Children Exam 1% ATI Proctored Mental Health 1% Quizzes & Assignments 4% Clinical Component Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory Total 100% Description Basis for Final Grade Assessment Grading Course Grade Impact Assignment and quiz Assignments and quizzes grades are averaged and Assignments and Quizzes are done throughout the become 4% of the course course grade Nutrition Assignment ATI: Nursing Care of Children/Maternal Newborn Assessments/Mental Health for NUR 114 ATI Achievement Exam grading: A score of proficiency level 3 is awarded a 90 A score of proficiency level 2 is awarded an 80 A score of proficiency level 1 is awarded a 70 A score of proficiency level below level 1 is awarded a 60 Recorded grade becomes 4% of course grade; 1% Nutrition Assignment 1% each ATI-exams Unit Exams Comprehensive Final Exam Dosage Calculation Exam Unit exams scored as % of total questions answered correctly Unit exam grades averaged % of total questions answered correctly Must score >80% max of 2 times-both exams added together Unit exam average become 65% of the course grade Becomes 25 % of total course grade 2% of course grade

REID STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE Course Syllabus Course Prefix, Number, and Section NUR 113 Course Name Credit Hours Nursing Concepts I Semester Summer 2018 Credit Hours: Theory: 4 credit hours Lab: 1 credit hours Clinical: 3 credit hour Total Hours: 8 credit hours Instructor Information Instructor Contact & Office Hours Health Careers Division Chairperson- Dr. Jamila Grace, PhD, RN Office: Evergreen Campus 213 Office Contact: 251-578-1313 ext. 124 Office Hours: Open Email: jgrace@rstc.edu Course Instructor (Evergreen): Ann Nobles, MSN, RN Office: 210 Office Contact: 251-578-1313 ext. 159 Office Hours: See posted office hours Email: anobles@rstc.edu Course Instructor (Atmore): Melanie Cosker, MSN, RN Office: 210 Office Contact: 251-368-0135 Office Hours: See posted office hours Email: mcosker@rstc.edu Administrative Assistant (Evergreen): Donna Falkenberry, LPN Office: 212 Office Contact: 251-578-1313 ext. 145 Office Hours: See posted office hours Email: dfalkenberry@rstc.edu Administrative Assistant (Atmore): Cathy Langley, LPN Office: 103 Office Contact: 251-368-3428 Office Hours: See posted office hours Email: clangley@rstc.edu 1

Office hours are posted on the faculty member s door. A student wishing to speak the instructor should arrange a time with the instructor. Course Information Class Meeting Days and Times Evergreen Campus: Wednesday & Thursday 7:50-12:50 Atmore Campus: Wednesday & Thursday 7:50-12:50 Additional times will be required outside of class for lab/skill practice and checkoff. Clinical Site Rotations to be Announced at the Discretion of the Instructor in conjunction with the Department Chair Campus and Class Location Campus: Atmore Building: RSHC Campus: Evergreen Building: 200 See above for Room Locations Course Description Prerequisites Course Description: This course teaches foundational knowledge of nursing concepts and clinical decision making to provide evidence-based nursing care. Content includes but is not limited to: coordinator/manager of care, perfusion, oxygenation, infection, inflammation, tissue integrity, nutrition, elimination, mobility/immobility, cellular regulation, acid/base balance, and fluid/electrolyte balance. Course Requirements: Pre-requisite: MTH 100 or higher BIO 201: Human Anatomy and Physiology II Additional Course Information Use of Nursing supplies and Equipment for Practice: All nursing equipment supplies and devices provided in the lab and in the nursing skills bag are provided for in lab learning activities and simulations only, and are not to be used on actual persons or animals. Use of these items outside the lab or simulation setting can result in severe injury to persons or animals on which they are used. Actual medical or nursing procedures are not to be performed on persons in lab or on or off campus. The supply closets and equipment cabinets are to be accessed by Reid State faculty and staff only. Food and Drink: All food and drink are restricted to the following designated areas: food and drinks should be eaten in the designated areas only of the lobby and dining area (if building equipped), and with regard to cleaning up areas after finishing. All food and all drinks are prohibited in the nursing classrooms, laboratories and the computer labs. Records Due: Immunizations, CPR, health physical, background & drug testing and medical insurance must be submitted to the nursing department prior to the beginning of the semester in which they are due. Students are notified at the end of each semester 2

what items are due to be turned in to the nursing department. Students will not be allowed to attend classes or clinical rotations until requested information has been received by the nursing department. Turning in records by the due date specified by the nursing program constitutes a quiz grade. Failure to turn in the requested information by the date specified will result in a 0 for a quiz grade. A 100 is assigned for a quiz grade if all information is submitted by the due date. It is the responsibility of the student to verify that information scanned, faxed, mailed or delivered was actually received by Dr. Grace or Mrs. Langley, the nursing department Administrative Assistants. Clinical Orientation: The student must complete a site specific orientation for each assigned clinical site before attending clinical rotations, in accordance with the requirements of the facility. Students must complete all orientation measures including any classroom time, written/computer orientation forms or materials, IDs, parking decals or other requirements as directed. It is the student s responsibility to complete all requirements in a timely manner and as directed by the facility and the school faculty. Failure to complete any and all requirements at the scheduled date and time will result in the student being unable to attend clinical rotations. Missing the clinical orientation day constitutes a clinical absence. Students are to wear the white RSTC clinical uniform for orientation sessions and all uniform standards are to be observed. Parking: Students must park in designated areas on campus and at the clinical facility. Students must display appropriate parking decal as designated by the school or any clinical facility. Failure to do so may result in a ticket/fine from the college police, and/or towing. Failure to park in designated areas at clinical facilities may result in sanctions by the facility. The student is then responsible for any tickets, fines, wheel locking or towing fees. Action by the facility may include being barred from the facility and ineligibility for future employment by the facility. Minors on Campus: No employee, student or visitor should bring minors not enrolled as RSTC students to class or leave minors unattended at the College. Unattended minors on the RSTC campus may be referred to the campus police for assistance or to the Department of Human Resources. This pertains to all employees, students, visitors (including vendors) who attend classes, programs events, or other activities. Course Outcomes Student Learning Outcomes Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: Utilize elements of clinical decision making for patients with selected concepts and exemplars. Explain evidence based modalities and pharmacological agents for selected concepts and alterations. Summarize the scope of practice for the practical and registered nurse, and specified legal and ethical issues related to IV therapy and blood administration. Discuss clinical manifestations and diagnostic tests for selected concepts and alterations. Discuss relevant informatics. Student Learning Outcomes: SLO #1: The student will satisfactorily develop proficiency in select intermediate level nursing skills. 3

SLO #2: The student will safely and efficiently utilize elements of clinical decision making for selected concepts and exemplars. Required Textbook and Course Materials SLO #3: The student will select appropriate evidence-based treatment modalities and pharmacological agents for selected concepts and alterations. Textbooks and Other Learning Resources Required for NUR 113: NCO, Nursing Concepts Online by Elsevier. Giddens, Jean (2017). Concepts for Nursing Practice. (2 nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323374736 Ignatavicius & Workman. (2015). Clinical decision making study guide. (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO:Elsevier. ISBN 9780323222310 Ignatavicius & Workman. (2015). Medical/Surgical nursing. (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN 9781455772551 Leifer, G. (2015). Introduction to maternity & pediatric nursing. (7th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Saunders. ISBN 978145577015 Lilley, Rainforth, Collins & Snyder (2014). Pharmacology and the Nursing Process. (7 th ed.) Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323113410 Ogden, S. & Fluharty, L. K. (2016). Calculation of Drug Dosages. (10th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323310697 Pagana, K. D., & Pagana, T. J. (2015). Mosby s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests (12th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323225762 Potter, P. A., Perry, A.G., Stockert, P. A., and Hall, A. M. (2017) Fundamentals of Nursing (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323327404 Skidmore-Roth, L. (2017). Mosby s Nursing Drug Reference. (30th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN 9780323448260. Venes, Donald. (Ed.) (2013). Taber s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (22 nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis. ISBN 978803629776 Other Required Resources Nursing Skills Bag from Medical Shipment: In order to ensure that all necessary supplies and equipment are available, Nursing Skills bags are custom made for the RSTC nursing program. Each student must have a new bag, regardless of status as a new or previous student upon entering this semester. This bag is to be purchased from RSTC Bookstore only. Computer Assisted Programs: Computer assisted study material and assignments will be assigned by the instructor in the Nursing computer lab as part of the lab period or for completion independently outside of class. Canvas: Students are expected to utilize Canvas the CAC Web system during this course. Assignments, announcements, power-points and other material may be posted on Canvas. Students are expected to check Canvas daily in order to stay current with classroom assignments and are responsible for knowledge and completion of Canvas material. This web enhanced class provides the student with up to date information and the student should have daily access to a computer. All class tools are for class instructional issues. All comments and postings not instructional in nature will be 4

reviewed and may be administratively deleted. Students who fail to comply with this policy may be denied access to class with no refund and may be subject to the college s academic code of conduct. ATI: Books and access information for the ATI on line learning system will be distributed in class. Students should access and establish an account as soon as possible. Additional online sources are used for this class including electronic health records and publishers complementary sources for textbooks. Other Recommended Resources Nursing Concepts Online Elsevier Nursing Concepts Online learning system is required for NUR 113. Access information for the ATI online learning system will be provided in class. N/A Final Examination Date and Time The final examination is comprehensive. The final exam schedule is posted in the semester course schedule and may differ from other college courses. All course work must be completed, submitted, and graded as satisfactory before the course final grade will be posted. A student who fails to submit all clinical evaluation forms, Skills Book, remediation or other assignment will receive an incomplete for a grade until all work is satisfactorily submitted. Course Policies and Information Make-up Policy Make-up Exams: All nursing exams should be taken on the scheduled day. No more than one make-up exam will be allowed. If more than one exam is missed, a grade of zero will be given for second missed exam. All make-up exams will be administered the week prior to the last day to withdraw from the course, before the final exam, as determined by the college and published in the college semester schedule. Make-up exams are subject to be different from the original exam. If exams are not made up on the assigned make-up day, the student will receive a zero for that exam. Policy on Late Work College Policy Information Americans with Disabilities Assignment Requirements and Late Assignments Policy: Students who arrive late for class on days on which quizzes are given will not be allowed into the classroom until the quiz is finished and collected and will not receive credit for the quiz. All assignments are due at the beginning of the class or lab period. Assignments are not accepted late, and no credit will be given for late assignments. Assignments due the date of an absence will not be accepted. Assignments are not accepted early. Any assignment, test or quiz submitted without the student s name and the date will not receive credit for that assignment. Only original work with your name, date and subject on the results sheet will be accepted. Reasonable Accommodations: Any student who has a disability of any kind and needs reasonable accommodations or assistance in the classroom or with this course should see the instructor. 5

Attendance Policy Americans with Disabilities Act: The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, state that qualified students with disabilities who meet the technical and academic standards at Alabama Community College institutions are entitled to reasonable accommodations. Under these laws a disability is defined as any physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity, a history of such impairment, or the perception of such impairment. Alabama Community College institutions do NOT provide disability documentation for students. It is the student s responsibility to provide appropriate documentation to the college office responsible for handling the request and to request accommodation. Appropriate documentation is defined as that which meets specific criteria, including recommendations to address each functional limitation of said students, as noted in the Catalog. Attendance Outside of Scheduled Class Hours and Community Service: 3 hours of Community Service hours are required in NUR 113. However, students should be aware that there will be times when students may be required to attend class activities outside of normal scheduled class hours, including, but not limited to testing, lab/skills practice & validation, patient assignment pick up, and clinical site orientation. Class Attendance and Participation: Students are encouraged to attend all class meetings for classes in which they are registered. Absences are counted beginning with the first class meeting after the student registers; however, students are responsible for all coursework beginning with the first day the class meets. Students are responsible for the knowledge, skills, and abilities not acquired due to absences and for assignments made or due from the first class. The course grade is awarded based upon the student s performance in meeting the course requirements as stated in the course syllabus and materials. Class participation is a factor in meeting course objectives; consequently, class participation affects the course grade. Class attendance and participation are regarded as an obligation as well as a privilege. Absences disrupt a student s orderly progress through a course and significantly diminish the quality of group interaction in class. There is also a high correlation between a high number of absences and a low final grade. Although an occasional absence maybe unavoidable, it in no way excuses the student from meeting the requirements of the course. Participation in an institution-sponsored activity is not considered an absence. Full attendance of all class, laboratory an clinical sessions is strongly recommended. Assignments due the day of an absence will not receive credit. The student is responsible for obtaining and reviewing all material covered in any missed class period, preparing all assignments due for the next class, practicing in open lab any missed laboratory procedures, and for arranging skills check-offs with the clinical coordinator. Students who miss more than one clinical day will be allowed to withdraw if before the college withdrawal date, or will fail the clinical component of the course. Dress and Uniform Requirements for Class, Lab, and Clinical: Students are not allowed to wear hats, caps, or sunglasses during exams. Dress and uniform requirements for clinical days and clinical orientation days are in the RSTC Nursing Student Handbook. 6

Student dress for theory/lecture should be suitable for general daytime public wear and be comfortable and adaptable for changes in temperature within the classroom. Clothing that is layered is suggested. Please be considerate of others and avoid wearing unduly revealing clothing. Student dress for NUR 113 lab should be the same as for theory/lecture. Long hair must be pulled back and secured away from the face. Hoop or dangling earrings are not to be worn Only a single band wedding ring is allowed. Students are not allowed to wear hats, caps, or sunglasses during exams. Dress and uniform requirements for clinical days and clinical orientation days are in the RSTC Nursing Student handbook. Course Evaluation Policy Electronic Devices Policy FERPA Policy Satisfactory Progress Nursing Course Evaluation The purpose of the course evaluation system at Reid State Technical College is to improve the course content and instruction practice in ways that enhance student learning. Students are an important source of information about the effectiveness of a course and its instructors. Please respond candidly to the questions in the course evaluation for each course in which you are enrolled. Cell Phone and Electronic Devices in Classroom and Lab Settings: Electronic devices such as Cell phones, Kindles, Nooks, ipads, lap tops, and their attending noise are distracting to both faculty and students in classrooms, labs, testing centers and libraries. These areas are also inappropriate sites for telephone conversations. In consideration of others and to minimize distractions, all electronic devices must be turned off unless prior approval is obtained by the instructor, Dean of Instruction, or designee. Telephone conversations should be conducted in building lobbies or outdoors. The abuse of electronic devices by the students is a violation of the student code of conduct and is subject to disciplinary action in accordance with the College s Student Academic Code of Conduct. Cell Phone and Electronic Device Use in the Clinical Setting: Cell phone possession or use is prohibited on clinical units and will be subject to clinical disciplinary action as outlined in the RSTC Nursing Student Handbook and as by the involved clinical facility. Action from the facility may include being barred from the facility and ineligibility for clinical rotation or future employment with the facility. Ineligibility for clinical rotations at any facility results in dismissal from the program. Email and Communication Requirements: Due to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), 20 U.S.C. 1232g, I will only be able to reply to email from your official Reid State Technical College email address. Satisfactory Progress: Students are expected to remain aware of their academic, lab and clinical standing during the course of the semester. Any student who feels that he/she is not making satisfactory progress in this course should see the instructor, and/or the course coordinator. Students will receive ongoing information (exam grades, assignments, and skills check-offs) from the instructor regarding their performance and their progress in theory, lab, and clinical components. Students with questions or concerns about their academic or lab/clinical status should schedule an appointment with the instructor during scheduled office hours. 7

Weekly Clinical Performance: Evaluations will be performed weekly, time permitting, and the student will be given an opportunity to review their progress and to make comments regarding the evaluation and improvement objectives. The Clinical Evaluation Tool reflects program goals and is intended to: 1. Serve as a guide for clinical performance during each rotation 2. Identify patterns of behavior or changes in behavior 3. Serve as a guide for the progression of the student 4. Evaluate the student s level of performance during and at the completion of the rotation Students are accountable for clinical competencies. The student will be evaluated on the following three (3) critical role functions in each nursing course: 1. Provider of Care 2. Manager of Care 3. Member of Discipline The performance behaviors on each clinical evaluation tool reflect learning objectives and are used to identify competencies and deficiencies. Clinical instructors and students will base their evaluation on the following general description of behaviors: *In clinical performance evaluation criteria: 26 (twenty six) or more NIs constitutes a failure of Nursing 113. Statement on Discrimination/Harassment Student Conduct and Academic Honesty Discrimination/Harassment Policy: The College and the Alabama Community College System are committed to providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment or discrimination related to an individual s race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or discrimination will not be tolerated. Any member of the college community who believes that he or she has been the victim of harassment may bring the matter to the attention of any College official, dean, director, supervisor, or advisor. Policies and Procedures as outlined in the RSTC Student Handbook will be followed. Professional Dishonesty: Professional honesty and ethical behavior are absolute requirements to maintain patient and public safety and confidence in the nursing profession. Professional dishonesty, including unethical behavior, will not be condoned, and provide grounds for disciplinary action. Examples of dishonest/unethical behaviors include: Falsifying documentation Lying about performance Failure to stop when incompetent or unqualified to perform a task Failure to perform according to protocols and policy Failure to report mistakes in patient care to the instructor Covering up for the unsafe behavior of another student Performing while impaired by medications, drugs, or alcohol Any violation of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including, but not limited to unauthorized taking of any client 8

records (or copies) from the patient care unit, discussion of clients or care issues outside of the clinical or educational setting, discussion of issues in a non-educational or nonprofessional manner or context, collection of any written information that identifies the name of the client. Violation of the American Nurses Association Code for Nurses Academic Code: The Academic Code as stated in the Reid State Technical College Catalog and the Nursing Student Handbook will apply in this class. Academic honesty is an absolute in order for the student to advance in the program. Because of the nature of the nursing profession, dishonesty or unprofessional conduct could affect the health or safety of clients. To promote professional conduct and personal integrity, it is imperative that each student do his/her own work. Students suspected of academic dishonesty will be referred to the Dean of Students & Instructional Services. Penalties for academic misconduct may range from reprimand to suspension from the college. Academic dishonesty for NUR 113 includes but is not limited to: Copying from another student s work, test, or paper, including clinical paperwork, or allowing another to receive credit for your work. Looking at another student s exam or allowing another student to look at your exam. Collaboration with another student or any person during an exam. Use of anything not sanctioned by the individual administering the exam. Obtaining, buying, selling, soliciting, transmitting, or stealing any exam or any components of the exam, including exams obtained or purchased on the internet. Sharing or receiving information about an exam from another section or class group. Unauthorized recording. Recording or note taking during test review by any means. Bribery to obtain exam information. Breach of test security. Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the copying from the work of another word for word, or in substance, and offering the copy as one s own work for credit. Written work must be the student s own work. Proper credit is to be given to the original author of any information using APA format. Students should remain aware of potential plagiarism while preparing all assignments. Work that is copied and pasted from online sources is a frequent source of difficulty and can result in plagiarism. Plagiarism, intentional or unintentional, constitutes academic dishonesty, and is grounds for disciplinary action. Professional Behavior: Professional behavior is necessary for effective communication and safe patient care. Therefore, each student is expected to demonstrate such behavior. All class related actions and interactions are to be congruent with the American Nurses Association Code of Conduct. The student is expected to demonstrate responsibility and accountability for their own professional behavior and development, and to remain open to, and actively consider feedback in a professional manner, and to convey in all interactions respect, receptivity, openness, and caring. Social Media/Social Networking Policy Students are advised to use social media cautiously and to avoid disclosing any information that could be considered confidential patient information. Any disclosure, intentional or unintentional, of information that could lead to the identification of a patient will result in appropriate disciplinary actions. Removal of an individual s name, or face, or image, is not sufficient to protect identity or confidential information. The 9

Withdrawal Policy use of privacy settings that are available on many social networking sites, does not guarantee that information will not appear in public and is not deemed sufficient. Students are not to make negative or disparaging or unprofessional remarks about fellow students, instructors, patients, clients, clinical sites or other health care professionals through social media. Any negative or disparaging remarks, intentional or unintentional, through social media will be considered unprofessional and will be considered a form of misconduct. This type of misconduct will be subject to appropriate disciplinary actions. The following guidelines are to be followed: Do not save confidential or sensitive patient information, or information of any sort which could serve as identifying information, on your personal computer or other electronic device. E-mail or texting correspondence with faculty should be treated confidentially and should not include patient identifying information. Do not transmit any patient-related or clinical experience-related information or images through social media. Do not take pictures or videos of patients with cell phones or other personal devices. Limiting access through privacy settings is not deemed sufficient to protect privacy and confidentiality of information. There is no such thing as a private social media site. Comply with clinical agency regulations regarding use of computers, cameras, electronic devices and cell phones while present in the clinical agency. Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times. Breaches of confidentiality or privacy are to be reported the nursing instructor promptly Withdrawal Policy: Students may withdraw from class or the College any time up to the last day to withdraw for the semester. To withdraw from class or the college, students must file an official withdrawal form with his/her advisor. Students who file the appropriate paperwork for withdrawals prior to the deadline will be assigned a grade of W. However, a grade of "F" will be assigned to students who fail to satisfactorily complete the requirements of a course or who voluntarily discontinue class attendance and fail to follow the official withdrawal procedure. The last day to withdraw TBA Reinstatement to the Nursing Program: Applications for reinstatement to the following semester and letters of intent are due within 48 hours of posting of the last final grade for semester classes in order to be considered for the following semester. All other reinstatement requests must be received prior to the last 3 weeks of any one semester. Reinstatement to the nursing program is not guaranteed. Reinstatement is based on availability of class space and evaluation of past performance by the faculty. Gradng Grading Grading: Evaluation of student performance is based upon academic achievement and satisfactory attendance, performance, and completion of the theory, laboratory and clinical components of NUR 113. No rounding of tests scores is done (i.e. 76.6 is 76.6). Grades received for all course work and examinations in this class are not negotiable. 10

Theory Grading: The academic grade may be determined through written exams, written assignments, unannounced daily quizzes, vocabulary tests, class participation, group assignments, or any other assignment at the instructor s discretion. A satisfactory grade of 75% ( C ) or above in the theory component, a satisfactory in the laboratory component, and a satisfactory on the final clinical evaluation must be achieved to pass NUR 113. Note that a C requires a grade of 75 to 79 in RSTC s nursing courses. Students should expect to spend to 2 to 3 hours outside of class reading and/or studying the material for every hour spent in class. Students should read the assignments before class, take note during class, and follow-up by reviewing after class. Information from previous classes may be included in discussions and on exams. Students are expected to have comprehensive knowledge of, and are accountable for, material covered in previous classes; therefore, students are advised to review previously covered material for better clarification and understanding of the current class content. Clinical Grading: The student will be evaluated in the clinical setting each week in the following four nursing role functions: 1) Human Flourishing 2) Nursing Judgement, 3) Professional Identity, and Spirit of Inquiry. The Clinical Evaluation Tool reflects program goals and is intended to serve as a guide for clinical performance during each rotation, identify patterns of behavior or changes in behavior, serve as a guide for the progression of the student, and evaluate the student s level of performance during and at the end of the clinical rotation. Evaluations will be performed weekly and the student will be given an opportunity to review their progress and are expected to read, sign and initial the clinical evaluations on a regular basis. The clinical evaluation tool and clinical paperwork will be distributed prior to the start of the clinical rotations. Nursing Skills Lab: The nursing skills lab is an important aspect of the nursing program. Students are assigned to a fundamentals lab day each week. During laboratory sessions faculty present material complementary to lecture or theory material, demonstrate skills, provide supervised opportunity for skills practice, and evaluate student skills performance. Lab may include verbal presentation of material, videos, live demonstration, individual and group study activities, computer based assignments, and skills practice. There are no excused absences for labs. Students who miss lab are responsible for obtaining information presented and practicing and completing skills. Students who are not able to meet lab objectives due to absences or failure to meet the skills performance criteria will fail the lab component of the course. Students must document at least three practice sessions before lab check-offs will be allowed for all critical skills (Insulin administration, Catheter insertion, IV insertion, Trach care/suction, Sterile Wound Care). Practice sessions can be with an instructor, lab assistant, another student, or another individual. The Skills Check-Off Practice Verification Form must be signed by the person observing YOU practicing the skill. At least one signature must be with an instructor, lab assistant or instructional staff member. This ensures that the student has prepared for the check-off since the student only gets two chances to pass the skill(s) or he/she fails the check-off and have to withdraw from the course. There is a strong correlation between student success in the lab and successful student performance in the clinical setting. Use of Nursing Supplies and Equipment for Practice: All nursing equipment supplies and devices provided in the lab and in the nursing skills bag are for in lab learning activities and simulations only, and are not to be used on actual persons or animals. Use of these items can result in severe injury to persons or animals on which they are used. Invasive medical or nursing procedures are not to be performed outside of lab. 11

The supply closet and equipment cabinets are to be accessed by RSTC faculty and staff only. Lab Grading: Nursing Skills Lab: The nursing skills lab is an important aspect of the nursing program. Students are assigned to a fundamentals lab day each week. During laboratory sessions faculty present material complementary to lecture or theory material, demonstrate skills, provide supervised opportunity for skills practice, and evaluate student skills performance. Lab may include verbal presentation of material, videos, live demonstration, individual and group study activities, computer based assignments, and skills practice. There are no excused absences for labs. Students who miss lab are responsible for obtaining information presented and practicing and completing skills. Students who are not able to meet lab objectives due to absences or failure to meet the skills performance criteria will fail the lab component of the course. Students must document at least three practice sessions before lab check-offs will be allowed for all skills Practice sessions can be with an instructor, lab assistant, another student, or another individual. The Skills Check-Off Practice Verification Form must be signed by the person observing YOU practicing the skill. At least one signature must be with an instructor, lab assistant or instructional staff member. This ensures that the student has prepared for the check-off since the student only gets two chances to pass the skill(s) or he/she fails the check-off and have to withdraw from the course. There is a strong correlation between student success in the lab and successful student performance in the clinical setting. The student will have two (2) attempts for a grade of satisfactory for the lab skills check off for each skill. For all graded skills, if the student passes the skill on the first try, he/she will be given a grade of 75-100 for that skill. If a student is unsuccessful on the first attempt for a skill check off and scores between a 70 and 74, then that is the numerical grade the student receives. If the student scores less than a 70, the student will receive at a minimum a score of 70. On the second attempt, if the student is unsuccessful, the student will fail the procedure. However, if the student is successful, the two grades will be averaged, and the average score must be at least 75 for the student to pass the skill. If the student fails the check-off on the first attempt, a second attempt will be given after the student has time to practice and remediate. Example: if the student makes a 70 on the first attempt, then he/she will have to make an 80 on the second attempt to have a passing grade of 75. If after two attempts the student is unable to pass a critical skill, he/she will have to repeat the course with the skills lab component (and may not enroll in clinical or nursing co-requisites). If a student has to repeat a procedure, it is recommended that the student does this within two weeks, since each skill builds on previous learned knowledge. It is the student s responsibility to contact the instructor to set up a time and date to do the repeat procedure. This time may be before or after scheduled class/lab time Students must be present and prepared on the day of check-offs unless extenuating circumstances prevent them from doing so. This must be adequately documented. Leaving for an appointment, not being prepared, not having the required equipment or leaving for work, etc. are not acceptable excuses so students should plan their time wisely. Posting of Grades: Students are not to inquire about test grades in less than 48 hours with the exception of grades needed prior to the withdrawal deadline. Final course grades are posted on the students MyRSTC web site page. Students who wish to review their final exam should call to make an appointment with the instructor. Final course grades will be released on 12

MyRSTC web site only. No grades will be released by phone, email, or in person. Mid-Term Evaluations: Mid-Term evaluations will be completed on an as needed basis for students assessed to be at academic risk so that collaborative efforts can be made in a timely manner to improve student performance and increase the likelihood of successful completion of the course. It is the student s responsibility to keep abreast of test, assignment and quiz results, and to maintain an awareness of academic or clinical performance standing. Questions or difficulties regarding academic or clinical performance should be discussed with the appropriate clinical or academic instructor. If not resolved, they may then be presented to the course coordinator. Testing Atmosphere: It is essential that testing times are quiet. Once a student leaves the testing area, the student will not be allowed to return until all students have completed testing. No books, paper, purses, bags, drinks or food, electronic assistive devices, cell phones or calculators (other than those specifically approved by the instructor for the test) will be allowed on or near any desk while testing. No caps, hats or sunglasses may be worn during tests. Please be courteous and maintain a quiet atmosphere in the hall, classroom or lab areas during test times. Students are expected to keep answer sheets and Scantron forms covered and will be required to turn in the test, Scantron, and the provided cover sheet at the end of the test. Unit Exams Tests are timed at approximately one (1) minute per question. Students arriving late for an examination must take the examination in the remaining available time. Students arriving late for a quiz will not be allowed to take the quiz that is in progress and will be asked to remain outside the class room until the quiz is completed and the papers collected. Calculators are allowed on tests with a mathematical calculation component. The calculator must be approved by the faculty before use. Scientific calculators, cell phones, or other electronic devices with calculator capabilities cannot be used. Students are responsible for bringing an approved calculator and a #2 pencil for tests. Achievement Exams: A comprehensive achievement examination is given for this course. The date for the exam will be announced as scheduled by the instructor in conjunction with the Nursing Department Chair. All students will be required to complete remediation based on the student s focused review. An incomplete will be assigned for the course grade until remediation has been completed satisfactorily. Students are ineligible to progress to the next class with an incomplete. ATI Achievement Exam grading: A score of proficiency level 3 is awarded a 90 A score of proficiency level 2 is awarded an 80 A score of proficiency level 1 is awarded a 70 A score of proficiency level below level 1 is awarded a 60 All students are required to submit a remediation assignment upon completion of an ATI proctored assessment. For each topic missed, the student will complete an active leaning template as instructed on the individual focused review. An incomplete will be assigned for a course grade until all achievement exams have been taken and successfully completed, or remediation satisfactorily completed. Students who miss an achievement exam will take the exam as scheduled by the instructor. 13

Test Reviews: Test reviews are provided and are encouraged for all students, regardless of exam results, as a means of strengthening the student s knowledge base, critical thinking skills, and test taking skills. Test reviews will be completed after the test is graded, at the discretion of the instructor. Students are not allowed to write down questions during test reviews. Test questions will be reviewed along with rationales for correct and incorrect answers. Challenges are not entertained during test reviews. Challenges may be made using the correct form as provided in the RSTC Nursing Student Handbook. Test question challenge forms will only be accepted one week after the exam was given, or one week after the exam was reviewed, whichever is longer. During test reviews pencils, pens, cell phones, electronic devices, recorders, etc. will not be allowed on top of or near any desk. Test reviews may be terminated if the class becomes disruptive, in which case the student is responsible for scheduling an appointment for an individual review. This appointment will be at the discretion and convenience of the instructor. Students may review only the last previous exam. No student will be allowed to review exams the week before final exams. Attendance will be recorded for test reviews. Failure to attend test reviews may negatively impact student eligibility for readmission to the nursing program. Course Outline and Timetable Important Dates to Remember Course Outline and Timetable: Every effort will be made to adhere to the projected course outline and time table presented at the beginning of this course. However, there may be unforeseen events or conditions necessitating change. Therefore, faculty reserves the right to alter, amend or change this syllabus/course schedule based on contingencies of the course in order to complete course content, meet the course objectives, and meet student learning outcomes. In such an event, students will be given reasonable notice of such change. College Calendar: May 23, 2018....First Day of Class May 24, 2018......Drop/Add Period End May 28, 2018...Holiday: Memorial Day June 27, 2018....Mid-Term July 4, 2018.Holiday: Independence Day TBA.....Last Day to Withdraw Aug 1-3, 2018......Final Exam Grading Scale Letter grades will be assigned according to the following: Percentage Grade Letter Grade 90-100 A 80-89 B 75-79 C 60-74 D 60 and below F 14

Basis for Final Grade Assessment Percent of Final Grade Student s Score Module Exams * (includes theory, lab, pharmacology, and assessment content, combine-care Plan and Concept Map as one test grade 60% Comprehensive Final Exam 25% Lab Skills 5% Quizzes/Assignments/NCOs/ATI-Learning Systems/Pharm Made Easy/ATI- Evolve-Computer Skills 4% ATI Fundamental & Nursing Care of Children Proctored Exams 4% Dosage Calculation Exam 2% Clinical Component Basis for Final Grade Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory Assessment Grading Course Grade Impact Skills Validation All skills validations are After class and lab discussion, demonstration and practice, student presents graded and averaged and See above lab grading for Skills Validation under observation and grading by an instructor using the average becomes 5% policy the criteria of the Skills Validation Check-off form. Maximum of two of the course grade attempts Assignments/Quizzes/NCOs ATI Fundamentals & Nursing Care of Children Unit Exams Comprehensive Final Exam Dosage Calculation Exam Assignments and quizzes are made throughout the course and are weighted in value See Achievement Exam Grading Policy above Unit exams scored as % of total questions answered correctly Unit exam grades averaged % of total questions answered correctly Dosage/cal exam is scored as % of total questions answered correctly Assignment & quiz grades are averaged and become 6% of the course grade Recorded grade becomes 4% of course grade Unit exam average become 60% of the course grade Becomes 25 % of total course grade Becomes 2% of total course grade 15

NUR 115 Course Syllabus Course Prefix, Number, and Section NUR 115 Course Name Credit Hours Semester Summer 2018 Evidence Based Clinical Reasoning Credit Hours: Theory: 1 credit hours Clinical: 1 credit hour Total Hours: 2 credit hours Instructor Information Name Course Instructor (Evergreen): Dr. Roslana Gray, DNP, RN Office: Evergreen Campus 209 Office Contact: 251-578-1313 ext. 136 Office Hours: See posted office hours Email: rgray@rstc.edu Course Instructor (Atmore): Lula English, MSN, RN Office: 109 Office Contact: 251-368-0167 Office Hours: See posted office hours Email: lenglish@rstc.edu Administrative Assistant (Evergreen): John Carmichael, LPN Office: 202 Office Contact: 251-578-1313 ext. 145 Office Hours: See posted office hours Email: jcarmichael@rstc.edu Division Chair s Office Location, Phone Number, and Email Administrative Assistant (Atmore): Cathy Langley, LPN Office: 103 Office Contact: 251-368-3428 Office Hours: See posted office hours Email: clangley@rstc.edu Office hours are posted on the faculty member s door. A student wishing to speak the instructor should arrange a time with the instructor. Jamila Grace, MSN, RN Office-213-Evergreen 251-578-1313 ext. 124 jgrace@rstc.edu