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Spring 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: RNSG-1260- Section: 13 Clinical Registered Nursing-Registered Nurse |
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| Instructor | Tenika Antoine | ||||||||
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| Phone | (409) 984-6334 | ||||||||
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| Description | A health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupation theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. | ||||||||
| Prerequisites |
Admission to Upward Mobility Nursing Program Corequisites RNSG 1118 Professional Nursing Competencies RNSG 1228 Introduction to Health Care Concepts RNSG 1424 Concept Based Transition to Professional Nursing |
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| Learning Outcomes |
In accordance with the mission of Lamar State College - Port Arthur, this course encourages the student to develop the particular skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed for success in the field of Associate Degree Nursing. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to: 1. Function within the nurse’s legal scope of practice and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the employing health care institution or practice setting. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 2. Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care provided to patients and their families. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 3. Participate in activities that promote the development and practice of professional nursing. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 4. Demonstrate responsibility for continued competence in nursing practice, and develop insight through reflection, self- analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 5. Use clinical reasoning and knowledge based on the diploma or associate degree nursing program of study and evidence-based practice outcomes as a basis for decision-making in nursing practice. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 6. Determine the physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally, ethnically, and socially diverse patients and their families based upon interpretation of comprehensive health assessment findings compared with evidence-based health data derived from the diploma or associate degree nursing program of study. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 7. Analyze assessment data to identify problems, formulate goals/outcomes, and develop plans of care for patients and their families using information from evidence-based practice in collaboration with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 8. Provide safe, compassionate, comprehensive nursing care to patients and their families through a broad array of health care services. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 9. Implement the plan of care for patients and their families within legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters and in consideration of disease prevention, wellness, and promotion of healthy lifestyles. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 10. Evaluate and report patient outcomes and responses to therapeutic interventions in comparison to benchmarks from evidence-based practice, and plan follow-up nursing care. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 11. Develop, implement, and evaluate teaching plans for patients and their families to address health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 12. Coordinate human, information, and material resources in providing care for patients and their families. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 13. Act as a Patient Advocate for safety using the Nursing Practice Act and the Texas Board of Nursing Rules that emphasize safety, as well as all federal, state, and local government and accreditation organization safety requirements and standards. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 14. Implement measures to promote quality and a safe environment for patients, self, and others. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 15. Formulate goals and outcomes using evidence-based data to reduce patient risks. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 16. Obtain instruction, supervision, or training, as needed, when implementing nursing procedures or practices. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 17. Comply with mandatory reporting requirements of the Texas Nursing Practice Act. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 18. Accept and make assignments and delegate tasks that take into consideration patient safety and organizational policy. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 19. Coordinate, collaborate, and communicate with patients, their families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient-centered care. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 20. Serve as a health care advocate in monitoring and promoting quality and access to health care for patients and their families. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 21. Refer patients and their families to resources that facilitate continuity of care; health promotion, maintenance, and restoration; and ensure confidentiality. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 22. Communicate and collaborate in a timely manner with members of the interdisciplinary health care team to promote and maintain optimal health status of patients and their families. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 23. Communicate and manage information using technology to support decision making to improve patient care. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 24. Assign and/or delegate nursing care to other members of the health care team based upon an analysis of patient or unit need. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2; PSLO 4) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. 25. Supervise nursing care provided by others for whom the nurse is responsible by using evidence-based nursing practice. (PSLO Alpha; PSLO 1; PSLO 2) Measured by: clinical rotation assignments, observed clinical interactions with patients, families and other team members, and evaluation of delivery of patient care. Lamar State College Port Arthur is determined to prepare you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today’s dynamic work environment. The new Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) graduate is prepared as a safe, beginning nurse generalist. Therefore upon completion of the program the ADN graduate will as a: Member of the Profession • Function within the nurse’s legal scope of nursing practice. • Participate in activities that promote the development of the professional nurse. • Demonstrate responsibility for continued competence in professional nursing practice. • Develop insight into practice through reflection, self-analysis, self-care, and lifelong learning. Provider of Patient-Centered Care • Use clinical reasoning and evidence based practice as a basis for clinical decision making in nursing practice. • Demonstrate clinical decision making by integrating critical thinking and the nursing process. • Determine physical and mental health status, needs, and preferences of culturally ethnic and socially diverse patients and their families. • Implement the plan of care for patients and their families with consideration for disease prevention, wellness, and promotion of healthy lifestyles. Patient Safety Advocate • Implement measures to promote quality and a safe environment for patients, self, and others. • Obtain instruction, supervision, or training as needed when implementing nursing procedures, practices. Member of the Health Care Team • Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary team, client, and families to manage care. • Establish and maintain trusting, interpersonal relationships with clients families, significant others across the life span, and interdisciplinary team members, incorporating caring behaviors. |
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| Core Objectives |
Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication. Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions. Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts. Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view. Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities. Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program graduates will be able to: PSLO Alpha: Reading Skills – Demonstrates comprehension of content-area reading materials. PSLO 1. Adhere to standards of practice within legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks of the professional nurse while promoting safety and quality improvement as an advocate and manager of nursing care. PSLO 2. Use a systematic problem-solving process to provide individualized, evidence-based nursing care and coordinate care for a limited number of patients who have complex needs in various health care settings demonstrating knowledge of delegation, management, and leadership skills. PSLO 3. Use clinical reasoning and knowledge based upon the nursing program of study, evidence-based practice outcomes, and research based policies and procedures for decision-making, demonstration of skills with patient care technologies and information systems, and providing comprehensive, safe patient care. PSLO 4. Coordinate, collaborate and communicate with diverse patients, families and the interdisciplinary health care team to plan, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based safe care that reflects the value and ethics of the nursing profession. |
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| Textbooks |
Required Textbooks Ackley, B., Ladwig, G., & Makic, M. (2017). Nursing diagnosis handbook: An evidence-based guide to planning care. (11th ed). St. Louis, MO: Mosby-Elsevier. Deglin, J.; Vallereand, A. & Sanoski, C. (2017). Davis’s drug guide for nurses. (15th ed). Philadelphia, PA: Davis Company. Giddens, J (2017). Concepts for nursing practice (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier HESI (2017). HESI comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN examination (5th Ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier. Lewis, S., Dirksen, S., Heitkemper, M. & Bucher, L. (2017). Medical-Surgical nursing, assessment and management of clinical problems. (10th ed.). St. Louis, MO. Elsevier. Lilley, L., Collins, S. & Snyder, J. (2017). Pharmacology and the nursing process (8th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Myers, E. (2014). RNotes®: Nurse's clinical pocket guide (4th Ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. Perry, S., Hockenberry, M., Lowdermilk, D. & Wilson, D. (2018). Maternal child nursing. (6th ed). St Louis, MO: Elsevier. Potter, P., Perry, A., Ostendorf, W. (2018). Clinical nursing skills & techniques (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. Rischer, K. (2015). Think like a nurse: practical preparation for professional practice (2nd ed). Silvestri, L. A. (2017). Saunders comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN examination (7th Ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier. Swift River Online Simulation Subscription Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. (22nd ed). (2013). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. Townsend, M. & Morgan, K. (2017). Essentials of psychiatric mental health nursing (7th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A.Davis. Van Leeuwen, A. & Bladh, M. (2017). Comprehensive handbook of laboratory & diagnostic tests with nursing implication (7th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. Recommended Textbooks Nugent, P. & Vitale, B. (2016). Test success: Test-taking techniques (7th ed.). Philiadelphia: F. A. Davis. Weber, J. & Kelley J. (2018) Health assessment in nursing (6th ed.) Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Clinical Case study Nursing Journal Summary Clinical Reflection Summary and Care Plan Teaching Plan Mental Health Assessment Med Administration Exam Simulation Activities Swift River Assignments Community Nurse Interview(s) |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Week 1 (January 22, 2019): Orientation Week 2 (January 28, 2019): Math/Medication Review, Community Setting Request Week 3 (February 4, 2019): Math/Medication Exam #1 Week 4 (February 11, 2019): Medication Administration Skill Week 5 (February 18, 2019): Clinical Orientation; Nursing Journal Summary Math/Medication Exam #2 Week 6 (February 25, 2019): Summary and Care Plan; Swift River assignment Week 7 (March 4, 2019): Clinical Case Study – begin; Swift River assignment Week 8 (March 11, 2019): Spring Break Week 9 (March 18, 2019): Teaching Plan; Swift River assignment Week 10 (March 25, 2019): Pediatric Clinical Reasoning assignment Week 11 (April 1, 2019): Clinical Case Study due Week 12 (April 8, 2019): Mental Health Assessment; Swift River assignment Week 13 (April 15, 2019): Summary/Care Plan Week 14 (April 22, 2019): Clinical Reflection Assignment; Swift River assignment Week 15 (April 29, 2019): End of Clinical Reflection paper (due on Wednesday end of day), Community Attendance Record due Week 16 (May 6, 2019): Final Clinical Evaluations |
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| Final Exam Date | May 6, 2019 - 8:00 AM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 74-60 = D 59 or Below = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
The grade for the clinical course consists of two components: (1) Written work which is given a numerical grade and (2) Clinical performance which is graded as S (satisfactory) or U (unsatisfactory). A student must achieve a minimum average of 75% or greater on written work and an “S” on clinical performance to pass the course. The grade received on the written work will be the grade assigned for the course on the transcript provided the student has a satisfactory on clinical performance. Students who score less than 75% on a Clinical Case Study must meet with assigned clinical faculty to review areas of weakness. Failure to meet with clinical faculty will result in a grade of zero being assigned. Students with an unsatisfactory for clinical performance will receive a grade of “F” for the course regardless of the numerical grade on the written work. Failure to have completed written objectives for specialty areas by date of rotation will result in a grade of “0” and denial of specialty rotation. THIS CAN RESULT IN FAILURE OF CLINICAL. The following method will be used to determine each student’s grade in the course: Clinical Case study weighted 25% Nursing Journal, Teaching Plan, Community Nurse Interviews & Final Clinical Reflection (avg) weighted 25% Summary and Care Plan (avg) weighted 20% Swift River Assignments (avg) weighted 10% Mental Health Assessment weighted 10% Med Administration Exam (avg) weighted 10% Students must demonstrate accurate calculation of medication dosages within 3 attempts each semester. Examples of Medication administration problems will be available in each course. Medication administration questions, which will include dosage calculations, will also be on the majority of didactic course exams. The student must pass a written medication administration competency evaluation in RNSG 1260 with a minimum score of 90. The student will have three opportunities to achieve a minimum score of 90. Students who do not achieve a minimum score of 90 by the third medication administration exam will not be allowed to continue in the program. If more than one medication administration exam is required, the average will be used for determination of the medication administration exam grade. First unsuccessful demonstration of Math/Medication Competency - • Classroom setting group remediation will be offered by faculty. Second unsuccessful demonstration of Math/Medication Competency – • The student meets with the assigned clinical instructor and/or other faculty members for individual remediation and retests* within one week after individual remediation. Third unsuccessful demonstration of Math/Medication Competency – • The instructor withdraws the student from the nursing courses. *Failure to keep an appointment for a repeat skill demonstration or competency exam is the same as an unsuccessful demonstration. Clinical evaluation is derived from student demonstration of developing practical skills and knowledge in the clinical and campus laboratory areas that indicate an integration and utilization of theory to provide nursing care. This requires considerable personal responsibility and skills of critical thinking on the part of the student. Behaviors include performance that may be tested and evaluated, achievement of objectives, preparation for clinical assignment and aspects of personal responsibility, such as appropriate participation in pre/post-conferences, punctuality, etc. The grade for the clinical course consists of two components: (1) Written work which is given a numerical grade and (2) Clinical performance which is graded based upon your performance and meeting competency achievements. A student must achieve a minimum average of 75% or greater on the calculated average of written work and clinical competency achievements to pass the course. An evaluation of “Consistently Requires” on critical behaviors (Refer to Clinical Notebook) during the midterm or final evaluation indicates that the quality of nursing practice is judged to consistently require direction, guidance, monitoring, and instructor assistance. This evaluation indicates a student exhibited unsafe, inaccurate, and/or incompetent clinical practice for the clinical level. Such an evaluation during the midterm and final evaluation, earns a failure in the clinical course and withdrawal from the corresponding didactic course; this refers to the program courses that must be taken concurrently. If the clinical failure occurs after the college designated withdrawal date, the student may be allowed to complete the didactic course. Regardless of grade earned in the didactic course a clinical failure requires repeating the clinical course as well as the corresponding didactic course. Clinical failures, based on violation of standards as stated in Critical Elements, will not be considered for re-admission If the student receives below 75% based on clinical performance, the student will receive an ‘F’ in the course; regardless of the numerical grade that the student has in the clinical course on written assignments. The student’s clinical performance must be passing, 75% or higher, to remain in the program or to progress to the next level. |
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| Attendance Policy |
Attendance Policy Attendance at all scheduled classes and clinical experiences is expected. Research has shown that consistent class and clinical attendance contributes to successful completion of not only the Upward Mobility Nursing Program, but also passing the NCLEX-RN. Regular attendance is an essential function of any job in nursing. Students who regularly miss class or clinical clearly demonstrate their refusal to be accountable to report to work regularly. • It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor prior to any absence. If the student is missing a clinical, classroom or lab day, s/he must notify the faculty. • Late arrival to class is disruptive. Students who consistently arrive after the scheduled starting time of class (2 or more times) will be counseled and a plan of action determined. Class will begin promptly at the scheduled time. Students who arrive ten (10) minutes after the beginning of class should not enter the classroom and should wait until break to enter. • A student who is absent from course activities for three (3) days or more, without notification to faculty, may be withdrawn from the program by the program director. • Students on campus but not in class are considered absent. • It is the student’s responsibility to submit a completed ‘student excuse form’ upon return to class following an absence, tardy, or leaving class early. Failure to do so will result in a declaration of ‘no call, no show’ and may result in the student being dismissed from the program. • Since clinical is such an important component of the Upward Mobility Nursing Program, students are required to attend 100 percent of the scheduled clinical days in any given semester. • Students must be present the entire clinical day, including pre/post-conference to get credit for their attendance. • Additional activities and written work will be required if a student is absent from clinical. The assigned clinical instructor will determine appropriate clinical make-up work dependent upon the clinical experienced missed. If the absence is in a specialty area such as (Maternal Child, Pediatrics and Psychiatric Nursing) a make-up clinical experience is required as directed by the level faculty. • A student who misses any clinical days in a semester may receive a failing course grade (F) in the clinical course and be required to repeat both the didactic and clinical courses. • Two or more absences from clinical will necessitate the Standards Committee to review the student’s performance in the Upward Mobility Nursing Program. Students will be evaluated according to the following criteria: • Have a 75% weighted exam average in the didactic course • Have satisfactory written work in the clinical course • Are up-to-date on skills check-offs in clinical Students who meet the above criteria prior to the most recent absence may be allowed continue in clinical until the review committee meets and makes a decision. Students who do not meet the above criteria may be dismissed for the semester. • Any student who is “no call, no show” for clinical demonstrates a lack of accountability and unprofessional conduct. Therefore, the student may fail clinical that semester and must repeat both the clinical and didactic courses to progress in the program. A student is “No call no show” if the student is absent from clinical and fails to contact the instructor during the 24-hour period in which the clinical is scheduled. • Students may be required to attend seminars or workshops to meet clinical objectives. Students will be informed in advance of the requirements. They are expected to attend the entire workshop as scheduled even if it extends past the regularly scheduled clinical time. • It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor prior to any absence. If the student is missing a clinical day, s/he must notify the faculty that s/he is unable to attend clinical. Each clinical instructor will provide assigned students a cell phone number; the student can call and leave a message if the instructor does not answer. In addition to the assigned clinical instructor, the charge nurse on the assigned clinical unit is to be notified before pre-conference so that arrangements for the care of a given patient, if one has been saved for a particular student's educational experience, can be made. It is expected that the student will appreciate the responsibility both the student and LSCPA has assumed in having a client assigned for educational purposes. The student should also email the faculty for a written record. • Students who arrive up to fifteen minutes after assigned clinical time will be counseled on the first occurrence and allowed to stay. Students who arrive, up to fifteen minutes, after assigned clinical time on two (2) or more occasions will be counseled and not allowed to remain. This will count as a clinical absence. • Students who fail to submit completed written objectives prior to assigned rotation to designated areas will be sent home. This is a clinical absence. • Simulation clinical days will have assigned activities to complete prior to arriving at simulation. Failure to submit the assignments upon arriving to the simulation lab will result in the student being sent home for the day. This will count as a clinical absence. • Community clinical days will have an assignment due following each community clinical experience. Students must report on time, dependent upon the community site hours and must stay for six hours. • The clinical instructor keeps an attendance record. A student who is unsure about his/her status should meet with the instructor by appointment. Failure to comply with the clinical absence policy may result in a clinical failure or dismissal from the program. • The program coordinator has the right to initiate the administrative withdrawal of any student whose attendance, conduct, scholastic abilities, attitude or lack of aptitude for registered nursing makes it inadvisable for that student to continue in the program. Tardiness • Pre-conference for the clinical experience begins promptly at the designated time. It is expected that everyone will be in complete uniform, with all required items, and signed in by this time. • If, for any reason, a student will be late for their clinical experience, the instructor must be notified in advance. As with absences, adjustments will need to be made in client/patient care. Tardiness may be taken into consideration and will be reflected in the student’s clinical evaluation. • A 15 minute period is allowed after the designated clinical start time. The start time for Pre-conference clinical is typically 0630, and after 0645 a student is considered absent and will be sent home. Times will vary dependent upon your assigned clinical location. • All students are required to check in with faculty prior to going to assigned area. • Three (3) tardies = 1 clinical day absence. Make-up of Missed Specialty Clinical Experience • Considering the rapid pace that must be maintained in the education program, coupled with the frequent and sometimes daily change in clinical focus, absences can affect the successful completion of the clinical learning objectives. • The student must initiate the submission of the clinical make up form when it becomes necessary to make up a clinical specialty experience with faculty approval. The clinical make up form can be found in the LSCPA Upward Mobility Student Handbook Appendix E. |
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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 LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty 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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| Other | Students are required to complete two 3-hour community service experiences within the RNSG 1260 course. The community locations must be preapproved by faculty and must provide different experiences. Each agency must provide different services to the community. You will complete a summary of your experiences after completing the required Community Service hours in RNSG 1260, RNSG 2361, and RNSG 2362. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||