Course Syllabus

 

 

State College of Florida

Associate in Science in Nursing

Nursing Practice I NUR 1023C

Nursing Skills Laboratory NUR 1023L

Fall 2015

 

Course Instructors:        

Dawn Evancho MSN, ARNP (Team Leader)

Office number: Room 600-625, Venice

Office phone: 941-408-1493

Office hours: See course schedule

E-mail address: Evanchd@scf.edu

 

Mary Jane Randolph MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Office number: Room 600-650, Venice

Office phone: 941-408-1507

Office hours: See course schedule

E-mail address: Randolm@scf.edu 

 

David Campbell MSN

Office number: Room 29-117, Bradenton

Office phone: 941-752-5543

Office hours: See course schedule

E-mail address: Campbed@scf.edu

 

Mary Lou Proch MSN

Office number: Room 29-120, Bradenton

Office phone: 941-752-5209

Office hours: See course schedule

E-mail address: Prochm@scf.edu

 

Department Chair information: If a student encounters a problem in the course, they should work with the professor to resolve it. If the student needs help and the professor is unable to help or is unavailable, contact Debbie Marr, Nursing Department Chair by email, marrd@scf.edu

Course Description:        NUR 1023C - Nursing Practice I (10.0) (A.S.) Six hours of lecture, three hours of lab, and nine hours of clinical experience are provided per week.

Prerequisites/Co-Requisites: Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology I and II; Communication I; any A.A. mathematics course and concurrent enrollment in NUR 1023L. This course is designed to introduce the concepts within the three domains of the individual, nursing and healthcare. Concepts related to the individual include: acid base balance, cognition, comfort, culture, diversity, elimination, family, fluid and electrolytes, grief and loss, health, wellness and illness, infection, mobility, oxygenation, perfusion, inflammation, tissue integrity, self, sensory/perception, spiritual, stress/copying and thermoregulation. Concepts related to nursing include assessment, caring intervention, clinical decision, collaboration, communication, managing care, teaching and learning. Concepts related to healthcare include: accountability, advocacy, ethics, evidence-based practice, healthcare systems, health policy, informatics, legal issues, quality improvement and safety.

 

Course Objectives for NUR 1023C and NUR 1023L: Course Performance Standards - Student Learning Outcomes are leveled by semester and are adopted from: Outcomes and Competencies for Graduates of Associate Degree Programs. (NLN, 2010).

1. Apply - the course performance standards as defined in the National League for Nursing Outcomes and Competencies of Graduates of Associate Degree Programs in Nursing (NLN, 2010)
2. Caring - Identify and express caring behaviors that promote health, healing and hope in response to the human condition.
3. Diversity - Identify and discuss differences among “persons, ideas, values and ethnicities,” while affirming the uniqueness of each.
4. Excellence - Discuss the culture of excellence in creating and implementing transformative strategies in health care.
5. Integrity - Define a culture of integrity, respect, dignity and moral wholeness, for individuals without conditions or limitation.
6. Ethics - Explain the personal, societal, and professional values, principles, and codes shaping nursing practice.
7. Holism - Define holism within the context of a wellness – illness continuum.
8. Patient Centeredness - Explore patient-centered approach that supports optimal health outcomes.

 

Textbooks/Materials: Refer to the SCF Bookstore for textbooks and supplies listed under the appropriate course number at:

Venice Bookstore Link: http://www.scfvenice.com

Bradenton Bookstore Link: http://www.scfbookstore.com

See the ASN Student Handbook for materials required for classroom and clinical.

Canvas(LMS):   Students are responsible for demonstrating a working knowledge of the Canvas LMS. For assistance in working with the Canvas LMS please contact the support team at CANVAS SUPPORT SERVICES

Audio / Video Taping Lectures:   Instructors reserve the right to allow or disallow taping in their classroom. When taping is allowed in the classroom, the material recorded is for the private use of the individual only as a learning resource. Any other use or distribution is expressly forbidden and may result in the removal of the individual from the program.

Exam Policy: Exams are to be taken on the scheduled day and at the scheduled time. Should it be necessary to miss an exam, the student must contact the classroom faculty on the day of the exam to schedule a makeup exam. Failure to do so will result in a zero for the exam.

All exams are given at the beginning of the class for which they are scheduled. There will be a 5% penalty for exams not taken on the scheduled day and time. An alternate exam with more or less questions may be administered to anyone missing a scheduled exam. Missed exams not made up within three business days will be given a zero. Early exams are not available.

 

A student may appeal the 5% penalty by submitting a letter of appeal to the Nursing Department Chair listing the extenuating circumstances responsible for the absence on exam day. The Nursing Department Chair will determine whether or not the circumstances warrant removal of the penalty.

Grading Policy:   Six Exams -80% of final grade; Comprehensive Final Exam – 20% of final grade

There is a no rounding policy for exams.

Grading Scale: 94-100 = A; 87-93 = B; 80-86 = C; 73-79 = D; 72 and below = F

Advisement/Remediation : Students will be required to meet with their course faculty/learning specialist when an exam grade is less than 80%; After Exam 2, a student not averaging 80% will be placed on Academic Probation. Academic Probation remains in effect for the entire semester. Remediation must be completed within the specified timeframe.

During examinations, students may only bring number 2 pencils and one highlighter with them into the classroom. Nothing else may be brought into the classroom during examinations, including cell phones.

A Math Quiz will be administered with a 100% achievement required in order to successfully pass Nursing Process I. Three opportunities to achieve a 100% will be provided prior to the withdrawal date. Inability to achieve 100% will result in dismissal from Nursing Process I. Calculators are permitted.

Exam Review Policy: During the course of the semester, any exam may be reviewed individually by appointment up until the time of the next scheduled exam.        

Course Assignments: The semester calendar for classroom content is available as the schedule of classes. It will be followed as closely as possible. However, due to the nature of the content being covered and student mastery expected, flexibility in time allotted to certain content is necessary.

Clinical: Attendance is expected at all clinical experiences in the program. Clinical experiences include scheduled time in the learning laboratory, on-campus clinical, simulation center activities, and the assigned clinical facility. It is expected that students will arrive at the clinical experience on time, be prepared to function as a professional nursing student, and leave at the appointed time. Clinical Competency: students are evaluated in the on-campus skills laboratory, simulation center and in the clinical area. Satisfactory completion of on-campus skills activities is required prior to the deadline dates identified. Nursing skills are evaluated according to identified critical requirements, and will be evaluated by written exam and demonstration. All skill evaluations will require a peer check off to be completed prior to faculty evaluation. If a skill is not passed at the initial evaluation, a retest opportunity will be provided. Refer to the ASN Student Handbook for nursing skill evaluation policies. Preparation for skills lab is required and will be evidenced by student demonstration. All laboratory objectives must be satisfactorily achieved to receive a passing grade in the course. Grading Scale: S=Satisfactory or U=Unsatisfactory.

Attire

Skills Lab: Students are required to wear a white professional laboratory jacket with slacks or dresses. Shorts are not acceptable attire to wear under the lab jacket.   Flip flops are not acceptable footwear.

Simulation Lab: The clinical uniform will be worn when attending the simulation lab.

Both classroom and clinical portions of the course must be completed satisfactorily to progress in the nursing program.

 

Attendance Policy: Tardiness and absences reflect poorly on a student’s commitment to the nursing profession. Attendance Policies:   It is expected that as a professional, students maintain the attendance policy set forth within the SCF College of Nursing. The following sets forth the consequences for tardiness and absences:

Tardiness: Three instances of tardiness (less than ten minutes each) in one semester is equal to one clinical absence.

Absences: Arriving to your clinical experience more than ten minutes late constitutes a clinical absence. Based on the clinical instructor’s discretion, the student may be allowed to participate in the clinical experience, but the absence will still accrue. One absence per semester is allowed in the clinical setting.  

* A student will be placed on Clinical Attendance Probation after the first absence in the semester.

* A student will be withdrawn from the nursing program after the second absence in one semester.

* A student may be absent from one learning lab. If a student misses a second learning lab, the student will be withdrawn from the nursing program.

A student may appeal removal from the program based on attendance as set forth in the SCF ASN Nursing Program Handbook. Refer to the ASN Student Handbook for this Policy.

 

Email: Students are required to communicate with their instructor(s) using their official SCF email address.

Withdrawal Policy: In accordance with the State College of Florida policy as stated in the college catalog, a student may withdraw from any or all courses without the academic penalty of a "WF" grade by the withdrawal deadline as listed in the academic calendar, Catalog or on the SCF website. A student in an accelerated or short-term course may withdraw without the academic penalty of a "WF" grade any time before the withdrawal deadline specific for the course. When a "WF" is entered, it is recorded in the student's permanent record and calculated as an "F" in the grade point average. SCF encourages the student to discuss a withdrawal with the instructor prior to withdrawing. A student who withdraws from any or all courses can withdraw online. Students should consult with the Financial Aid Services office prior to any course withdrawal.

Course withdrawals, after the deadline for the term or accelerated or short term course as published in the academic calendar, will result in a grade of "WF" which is computed in the term and cumulative GPA. Appeal request forms, accompanied by an explanation and documentation detailing major extenuating and documented circumstances, should be directed to the Vice President of Academic Affairs, who has the final approval/disapproval authority. If the appeal is granted, the "WF" grade would be changed to a "W" without GPA consequences. Forms can be obtained from the respective campus advising centers.

Effective fall 1997, the state mandates a student will be permitted a maximum of three attempts per course. An "attempt" is defined as registration in a class after the end of the registration period.

A student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. If this procedure is not followed, a grade of "WF" may be recorded for the student and "F" calculated in the grade point average.

If a "WF" is entered, it will be recorded on the permanent record and calculated as "F" in the grade point average.

All withdrawal policy statements apply to part-time as well as full-time degree credit and developmental credit students.

In accordance with the State College of Florida policy as stated in the college catalog, students may withdraw from any course or all courses without academic penalty of a WF by the withdrawal deadline as listed in the State College of Florida academic calendar. This semester this date is November 1, 2015. The student must take responsibility for initiating the withdrawal procedure. Students are strongly encouraged to talk with their instructors first before taking any withdrawal action.

In addition, students should note that faculty may also withdraw students for violating policies, procedures, or conditions of the class, as outlined in individual class syllabi, and such action could affect financial aid eligibility.

 

Statement of Plagiarism: Plagiarism is the use of ideas, facts, opinions, illustrative material, data, direct or indirect wording of another scholar and/or writer—professional or student—without giving proper credit. Expulsion, suspension, or any lesser penalty may be imposed for plagiarism.

Standards of Conduct: Students are expected to abide by all guidelines contained in the SCF Student Handbook and the SCF Associate in Science in Nursing Program Handbook.

Cell Phone Policy: As per the SCF Student Handbook and Planner, “Cell phones and beepers should be turned to vibrate or silent modes during class sessions. Cell phones without vibrate or silent modes should be turned off unless in use to monitor an emergency situation” [which must be discussed with Instructor prior to the start of class]. All emergency contacts are to be made through the Nursing Department Office Academic Secretary, who will notify the student through their Instructor and can be contacted at 941- 752-5209.

Additional Resources: A list of all Computer programs available on the Nursing Skills Lab computers can be found under the Resources tab inside your Angel course. Students in need of assistance/support in regards to such things as test-taking skills or test-taking anxiety, are advised to contact Laurel Ash, Learning Specialist, at ashl@scf.edu or 752-5529, and/or the Disability Resource Center as set forth below. Additional study skill information can be found under the Resources tab inside your Angel course.

Disability Resource Center: State College of Florida, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, will provide classroom and academic accommodations to students with documented disabilities. Students are responsible for registering with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in order to receive academic accommodations. Reasonable notice must be given to the DRC office (typically 5 working days) for accommodations to be arranged. It is the responsibility of the student to provide each instructor with a copy of the official Memo of Accommodation. DRC Contact Information: Email: drc@scf.edu   Phone: 941-752-5295 Website: http://scf.edu/StudentServices/DisabilityResourceCenter

Statement of Nondiscrimination: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is an equal opportunity and access institution that does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules and regulations in any of its educational programs, services or activities, including admission and employment.

Religious Observances: Students who expect to be absent due to religious observances must provide their instructor with advance notification, in writing, of the purpose and anticipated length of any absence by the end of the second week of classes. At that time, the instructor and student will agree upon a reasonable time and method to make up any work or tests missed.

 

Online Tutoring and Study Skills Support: A collection of Web sites to help students enhance their study skills and to provide tutoring support for their coursework is available 24/7. Emphasis is on mathematics, English, and reading improvement. Support for many other subjects is also available. To access these resources:

1. Go to www.scf.edu
2. Click on Student Services link.
3. Click on Academic Resource Center link.