Instructor Information |
Instructor |
Yecenia Rangel |
Email |
munguiavargasy@lamarpa.edu |
Phone |
(409) 984-6375 |
Office |
Allied Health - Room: 107-4 |
Office Hours |
Office Hours: By Appointment (M,T,W 8:00 AM- 3:00PM)
Building: Allied Health
Room #Rangel AH-107-IV:Reyes- AH 111; Lawson- AH 128; Perry- AH 107-III
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Additional Contact Information |
Donna Wolfe, Allied Health Secretary (409) 984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872 |
Course Information |
Description |
Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of medical-surgical health problems of the patient including concepts such as mental illness. Incorporates knowledge necessary to make the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse.
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Required Textbooks |
Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.
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Williams, Linda, Hopper, Paula, (2019) Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (6th ed.).Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN # 9780803668980
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Burton, M., Smith, D. Ludwig, L. (2019). Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN # 9780803669062
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Gorman, L. M., & Anwar, R. (2018). Neeb's mental health nursing (5th ed.). F.A. Davis. ISBN #978-1-8036-6913-0
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Linnard-Palmer, Luanne. Coats, Gloria, (2021). Safe Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Care (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis ISBN #9780803697348
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Doenges, Marilyn E., Moorhouse, Mary Frances, Murr, Alice C., (2019). Nurses Pocket Guide-Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, and Rationales (15th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9780803676442
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Van Leeuwen, Anne M., Bladh, Mickey Lynn, (2019). Comprehensive Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests (8thed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis
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Vallerand, April Hazard, Sanoski, Cynthia A., (2019). Davis Drug Guide for Nurses (16th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis
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Cuellar, Tina, (2018) HESI Comprehensive review for the NCLEX-PN Exam (5th ed.). St. Louis, Mo.: Elsevier
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Silvestri, L. A. (2016). Saunders Comprehensive Review NCLEX-PN (6th Ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier
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Hopper, Paula, Williams, Linda, (2019) Study Guide for Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (6th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #978080366900
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Burton, M., Smith, D. Ludwig, L. (2019). Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (3rd ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #9780803669079
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Online HESI Case Studies: Complete PN Collection (2 Year Version)
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SwiftRiver Online-Purchase information to follow
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NCLEX PN Pass Point: Please note: No other NCLEX PN Review will be accepted. You must use the NCLEX PN Pass Point access code provided to you for this class.
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Pass Point access code for this VNSG 2410 class: 3190C8A1
*Students are required to pay for Texas Board of Nursing Fees and Pearson VUE Fees promptly in order to graduate.
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Please Note! Any Computer program must be accessed using your Lamar email unless otherwise instructed. Anyone repeating MUST join the new class.
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Additional Materials/Resources |
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Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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VNSG-1204 Foundations of Nursing
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VNSG-1234 Pediatrics
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VNSG-1261 Clinical (LPN Training)
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VNSG-1261 Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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VNSG-1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I
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VNSG-1409 Nursing in Health and Illness II
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VNSG-1462 Clinical-Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of the Vocational Nursing Program graduates will, under the supervision of a professional licensed nurse and/or licensed physician, function in non-complex settings and should be able to:
PSLO 1. Functions within the Scope of Practice for a Vocational Nurse.
PSLO 2. Demonstrates safe, direct patient care with individuals who have predictable health care needs.
PSLO 3. Exhibits professional nursing behaviors.
PSLO 4. Cooperates with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to provide evidence-based care. |
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Program Student Learning Outcomes |
In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, VNSG 2410 Nursing in Health and Illness III assists the student to develop the particular skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for success as a vocational nurse. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO 2) Measured by: reading-based discussions; exams based on readings; clinical case studies
2. Compare and contrast diagnostic evaluation and treatment of the patient with common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO 2) Measured by: reading-based discussions; exams; clinical case studies |
3. Incorporate nutrition, drug therapy, and nursing interventions in safely implementing plans of care to meet the needs of the patient experiencing common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3) Measured by: reading-based scenarios; care plan activities; case studies; case studies; clinical simulations
4. Utilize the nursing process in safely caring for the patient with common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO 2; PSLO 4) Measured by: care plan activities; class and clinical discussion; case studies based on readings.
5. Identify mental illness, treatment of common abnormal patterns of behavior, and related nursing interventions. (PSLO 3) Measured by: exams based on readings; class discussions; clinical interactions; case studies.
6. Demonstrate competency in medication administration and dosage calculations. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: medication competency exam; observed medication administration in skills lab and clinical; discussions.
7. Describe the underlying principles of selected nursing skills using principles of safety and asepsis. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: discussions; based on readings; skills checkoffs; clinical simulations; clinical rotation interactions.
8. Demonstrate satisfactory performance of selected nursing skills using evidenced-based principles of safety and asepsis. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: skills checkoffs; clinical simulations; clinical rotation interactions; discussions and clinical application of current practice in nursing based on online and in-class readings.
9. Utilize learned skills and knowledge for transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: standardized and unit exams based on readings and discussions; clinical skills checkoffs in lab and clinical setting; patient, family and healthcare team interactions; clinical observations and evaluations; case studies.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities inherent in the role of the vocational nurse. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: exams over comprehension of nurse practice act, current literature and class discussions; interactions in clinical setting.
11. Identify priorities of care according to the patient’s condition. (PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: class and clinical case study discussions; prioritization exercises and exam objectives; care plan activities; simulations.
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Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1:Review 2410 Syllabus/Objectives/Central Line Dressing Change/Central Line Practice/Central Line Checkoff
Week 2:Cardiac Lecture/Teaching Projects/BON Paperwork
Week 3: 2410 Exam 1/Personality, Schizophrenia/Anxiety and Mood Disorders/Nursing Process Lecture /Teaching Projects/Passpoint Due 09/08 1130pm
Week 4: Renal Lecture/Jurisprudence/TPAPN
Week 5: Dementia/Delirium/Teaching Projects
Week 6: 2410 Exam 2/Teaching Projects/ Passpoint Due 09/25 1130PM
Week 7:Substance Abuse & Violence Lecture
Week 8:Neurology Lecture 1/ Teaching Project
Week 9:Neurology Lecture 2/ Teaching Project
Week 10:Hematology Lecture/ Teaching Project
Week 11: 2410 Exam 3/TAVNE Virtual Assignments TBA/ Passpoint Due 10/31 1130PM
Week 12: Respiratory Lecture 1/ Teaching Projects
Week 13:Respiratory Lecture 2/HURST Review
Week 14: Professionalism Day
Week 15:2410 Exam 4 /Hematology Lecture/ Passpoint Due 12/01 1130PM
Week 16: HESI Reach Final Exam/Pinning Ceremony
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Major Assignments Schedule |
Date: 09/09/22 Exam I Time: 8:00 AM
Date: 09/26/22 Exam II Time: 8:00 AM
Date: 10/31/22 Exam III Time: 8:00 AM
Date: 12/02/22 Exam IV Time: 12:00 PM
Date: 12/05/22 Reach Final exam Time: 12:00 PM
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Schedule subject to change at the discretion of the Program Coordinator
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Final Exam Date |
December 5, 2022 - 12:0 PM
Through December 5, 2022 - 3:0 PM
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Grading Scale |
90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 74-60 = D Below 60 = F
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Determination of Final Grade |
Purchase of Required Resources by Deadlines Pass/Fail Assign
Daily/Computer Work 5% Grade
Exam I 13.75% Grade
Exam II 13.75% Grade
Exam III 13.75% Grade
Exam IV 13.75 % Grade
= 55 % of Grade |
REACH conversion score (VNSG 2410 Final) = 40 % of Grade
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Late assignment submissions will incur a late point penalty. In most courses the late penalty will be a deduction of 5 points if turned in 1 day after the assignment due date. Another 5 points will be deducted if the assignment is turned in 2 days after the assignment due date. If the assignment is turned in 3 days late a 10-point penalty will be deducted. Any assignment submitted after 3 days will be assigned a 0 for the assignment. Previous arrangements between the student and instructor for late work may allow for a reduced late point penalty, but all late submissions will have a late penalty deducted. Refer to the individual course syllabus and assignment rubric for any variations from the late penalty deductions.
NOTE: This does not include pass/fail computer assignments such as pass point, HESI case study, Swift River etc. Late submission of those assignments will result in an automatic zero unless previous arrangements between student and instructor is made.
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A minimum average of 75%, independent of all other requirements, is necessary to pass the course. Daily activity grades (example: discussion board post, classroom/computer assignments, etc.) will not be included in grade calculation until 75% average on exams is achieved. No grades will be rounded until the final course average; this includes weighted exam average.
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Course Policies |
Instructor Policies |
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Lamar State College – Port Arthur (LSCPA) is a no smoking campus. Use of tobacco products is prohibited on all LSCPA properties at any time
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Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.
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Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, “smart” watches, MP3 players, and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor.
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Use of electronic devices during normal class hours distracts other students, disrupts the class, and wastes valuable time. Instructors have an obligation to reduce such disruptions.
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Students should turn their phones to vibrate before they enter the classroom.
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No cell phones and/or smart watches allowed during class and/or exams.
Additional classroom policies include:
Students and faculty of the Lamar State College-Port Arthur Vocational Nursing Program are expected to assist in maintaining a classroom environment that is conducive to learning. To assure that faculty have the opportunity to teach and students have the opportunity to benefit from time spent in class, unless otherwise approved by the instructor, students are prohibited from engaging in distracting classroom behavior:
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I understand that promptness is expected. I will be on time for the beginning of all classes and will return from breaks promptly.
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I understand that I am expected to come to theory and lab experiences prepared and present myself as a sincere, adult learner.
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I will return phone calls and/or text messages only during scheduled breaks.
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I will keep cell phones on vibrate in classroom and off and out of reach during testing and test reviews. In the event of an emergency, your family should contact you through AH Secretary, VN Coordinator, or Department Chair.
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I agree that on-campus computers will only be used for classroom work.
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I agree that all information shared by other students and instructors will remain confidential.
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I will not repeat or discuss what is shared with anyone.
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I agree that I will not engage in ‘side-bar’ discussions.
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I agree that I will direct my comments to the front of the room.
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I agree to participate in all discussions, activities, and exercises.
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I agree to be open to new ideas and experiences.
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I agree to take risks and step outside of my comfort zone.
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I agree to maintain a positive attitude.
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I agree to give supportive feedback and make corrections without belittling anyone.
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I agree to suspend judgment and be responsible for my actions.
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I agree to be responsible for learning as much as I can from this experience.
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I agree to ask for what I need from my instructors.
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I agree to get better acquainted with my fellow students so we can all identify ways to support one another, work together as a team and develop professionally.
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I agree to follow the guidelines and policies in the LSC-PA Vocational Nursing Student Handbook.
Should I be unable to maintain these expectations or stated program requirements, dismissal from the program may occur.
The following behaviors will result in the student being asked to cease the action and/or leave the classroom:
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Inappropriate and/or disruptive use of cell phones or other electronics devices in classroom
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talking or sleeping while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions/presentations
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displaying a rude or negative attitude/behavior to the instructor or other students
If any of these behaviors result in the student being asked to leave the room, the student will receive a counseling note and may result in a loss of 5 points on the next exam.
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Attendance Policy |
Nursing in Health and Illness VNSG 2410 and the clinical component of this course may consist of online & in class lectures, labs, and assignments. Schedules may be changed at the discretion of the faculty and vocational nursing coordinator.All attendance policies are in effect whether conducted online or in the classroom setting. Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Policies for this course are described below:
1.Because poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment, attendance at all scheduled classes is expected.
2. A student who is absent from course activities for more than three (3) days without notification to the faculty may be dropped from the program by the Program Director. Students on campus but not in class are considered absent. Students who do not attend scheduled live virtual activities will be counted absent.
3. Late arrival to class is disruptive. Students who consistently arrive after the beginning of the class (3 or more times) will be counseled and a plan of corrective action determined. Class will begin promptly at the scheduled time.Students who arrive fifteen (15) minutes after the beginning of class should not enter the classroom and should wait until break to enter. A student who is tardy three (3) times in one class will result in a 5-point deduction from the next exam grade.
4. It is the student’s responsibility to notify all Level 3 instructor of any absence. If the student is unable to contact the instructor(s), the student should call 409-984-6356 or 1-800-477-5872 ext. 6356. The student should also email the faculty or call the faculty office and leave a voicemail.
5.In addition to notifying instructors, students must submit a Student ExcuseForm, upon the first day of return, each time the student is absent, delayed from attending or must depart early from class, clinical or lab. Failure to complete the Student Excuse Form will result in a declaration of a ‘No Call, No Show’ for the number of days absent and may result in the student being dismissed from the program.
6. Lab jackets and student identification are to be worn at all times while in the skills lab.
7. Simulation/Computer Lab Assignments are mandatory. Failure to attend will result in a Zero for that assignment.
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The Program Director or Department Chair has the right to initiate the administrative withdrawal of any student whose attendance, conduct, scholastic abilities, attitude or lack of aptitude for Vocational Nursing making it inadvisable for that student to continue in the program.
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Additional Information |
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Institutional Policies |
MyLSCPA |
Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through
MyLSCPA.
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Academic Honesty |
Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
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ADA Considerations |
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive
civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students
with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their
disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the
the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
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COVID 19 Information |
The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy
requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This
information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information
please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
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Facility Policies |
No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
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HB 2504 |
This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
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Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect |
As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see
LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
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Title IX and Sexual Misconduct |
LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
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Clery Act Crime Reporting |
For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
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Grievance / Complaint / Concern |
If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
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Department Information |
Allied Health |
Chair: | Shirley MacNeill |
Email: | macneisb@lamarpa.edu |
Phone: | (409) 984-6365 |
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