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Catalano, J. (2024). Nursing now Today’s issues, tomorrow’s, trends (9^th ed.). ISBN 9781719649773

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Giddens, J. (2021). Concepts for nursing practice. (3^rd ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323598101

Halter, M.J. (2022). Varcarolis’ foundations of psychiatric-mental health nursing (9^th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323697071

HESI (2024). HESI comprehensive review for the NCLEX-RN examination (7th Ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323831932

Ignatavicius, D. (2021). Developing clinical judgment for professional nursing and the next-generation NCLEX-RN examination. Elsevier.

Jones, S.A. (2022). Pocket Anatomy & Physiology (4^th ed.). F.A. Davis ISBN 978-1719642958

Jones, S.A. (2020).  ECG Mastery Improving your ECG interpretation skills (2^nd.ed.). F.A. Davis ISBN 978-0803676930

Leek, V.I. (2023). Pharm Phlash! Pharmacology Flash Cards (4^th ed.). F.A. Davis ISBN 978-1719647250

Lewis, S., Bucher, L., Heitkemper, M., & Hardin, M. (2023). Medical-Surgical nursing, assessment and management of clinical problems. (12th ed.). Elsevier. ISBN 9780323792332

Lippincott NCLEX-RN PassPoint Powered by PrepU: Study software for NCLEX-RN®  

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HESI Case Studies: Complete RN Collection. Elsevier.

Perfect Package: Vallerand Drug Guide 18e & Van Leeuwen Comp Man Lab & Dx Tests 10e & Taber’s Med Dict 24e (4^th ed.). F.A. Davis. ISBN-13: 978-1-7196-4894-3 

·         Vallerand, A., & Sanoski, C. (2020). Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (18^th ed). F.A. Davis Company.

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Swift River Online

• RNSG-1300 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
• Admission to Upward Mobility Nursing Program

• RNSG-1300 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan
• Admission to Upward Mobility Nursing Program

Week 1 (January 16, 2024): Orientation, Syllabus

Week 2 (January 23, 2024): Teamwork & Collaboration/ RN Specialty PN-ADN Mobility Exam

Week 3 (January 30, 2024): Fluid & Electrolyte Balance

Week 4 (February 6, 2024): Perfusion; Clotting

Week 5 (February 13, 2024): Exam I; Mobility

Week 6 (February 20, 2024): Elimination; Nutrition

Week 7 (February 27, 2024): Gas Exchange; Acid Base Balance

Week 8 (March 5, 2024): Tissue Integrity/Sensory/Sleep

Week 9 (March 11-15, 2024): Spring Break

Week 10 (March 19, 2024): Exam II; Communication

Week 11 (March 26, 2024): Metabolism; Thermoregulation

Week 12 (April 2, 2024): Coping, Cognition, Functional Ability

Week 13 (April 9-10, 2024): Immunity, Health Promotion, Patient-Centered Care, Patient Education, Leadership and Management

Week 14 (April 16, 2024): Exam III; Pain

Week 15 (April 23, 2024):  Clinical Judgment, Ethical & Legal, Professionalism

Week 16 (April 30, 2024): Human Development, Diversity

HESI Specialty Exam: PN-ADN Mobility – Tuesday 01/23/2024

Unit Exam I – Tuesday 02/13/2024        

Unit Exam II – Tuesday 03/19/2024

Unit Exam III – Tuesday 04/16/2024

The following method will be used to determine each student’s grade in the course:

Activities                                                                               15%

(Discussion Boards, Group Presentations, Assignments, Case studies, Quizzes, Hesi Specialty Exam)      

Exam I                                                                                   20%

Exam II                                                                                  20%

Exam III                                                                                 20%

Final                                                                                      25%

Daily Activity Grade will not be included in grade calculation until 75% weighted exam average is achieved. No grades will be rounded until the Final Course average; this includes the Weighted Exam Average. Grades will not be rounded when calculating the Weighted Exam average (74.5 – 74.9 is not rounded to 75).

Course assignment submissions must be submitted correctly within Blackboard.  A student will be allowed one submission per semester to be cleared by course instructor.  Any further incorrect submissions will result in a zero for the assignment submission.  Final exams are not available for review by the student after leaving the testing room and Final exam grades are not posted.

Completion of PassPoint Mastery Level assignments are some of the mandatory Pass/Fail assignments.

All Pass/Fail Assignments must be completed in a satisfactory manner or it will result in a course failure.

A final course grade of 75% and successful completion of ALL Pass/Fail assignments is necessary for a student to pass his course.

Late submission of the mandatory Pass/Fail assignments will result in late point penalties.  In most courses the late penalty will be a deduction of ten points if turned in within the first 24 hours after the assignment due date. If the assignment is turned in between 24 and 48 hours late a 25-point penalty will be deducted.

Any Pass/Fail assignment submitted after 48 hours will be assigned a grade of five points for the assignment. Previous arrangements between the student and faculty for late work may allow for a reduced late point penalty, but all late submissions will have a late penalty deducted.

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 tardy for two or more times will receive a 5-point deduction on the next exam. This tardy period resets after each exam 

Late arrival to exams is very disruptive and disrespectful to your peers.  Please arrive in time to be seated and signed into the exam portal no later than the scheduled exam time.  Late exam arrival may result in a five-point deduction on the exam.

Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, MP3 players, smart watches and laptop computers) shall not be used during examinations unless specifically allowed by the instructor.

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.

Students should turn their phones to vibrate before they enter the classroom.

No cell phones should be visible during class without faculty permission.

Use of tobacco products is prohibited on all LSCPA properties at any time.

 Additional classroom policies include:

Students and faculty of the Lamar State College-Port Arthur Upward Mobility 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. 

The following behaviors may result in the student being asked to cease the action, lose five (5) points on the next exam, and/or leave the classroom or labs:

Inappropriate and/or disruptive use of cell phones or other electronics

Talking or sleeping while the instructor is giving instructions or during class discussions/presentations;

Displaying a rude or negative attitude/behavior to the instructor or other students; disruptive behaviors in the classroom, skills/simulation lab, computer lab, testing environment, or clinical setting;

Counseling for repetitive tardiness (tardiness is defined as arriving greater than 10 minutes to class).

The following expectations apply to all courses:

Promptness is expected. Students should be on time for all classes on campus or virtually and return from breaks promptly.

Students are expected to come to didactic, lab, and clinical experiences prepared and present as sincere, adult learners. Pre-course assignments may be required for admission into class.

Phone calls and/or text messages should be returned only during scheduled breaks.

Cell phones must be on vibrate in the classroom and off and out of reach during testing and test reviews.  In the event of an emergency, family can contact students through the AH Secretary, Upward Mobility Program Coordinator, or Department Chair.

If students must leave the classroom during content presentations they must wait until the break to return to the classroom.

On-campus computers should only be used for classroom work.

All information shared by other students and instructors will remain confidential and should not be shared with others outside of the classroom or lab environment.

Students should not engage in ‘side-bar’ discussions during classroom, exam reviews, clinical, and lab.

Comments should be directed to the faculty in charge of the classroom, clinical, or lab time.

All students are expected to actively participate in all discussions, activities, and exercises.

Students are expected to be open to new ideas and experiences and to step outside of their comfort zone.

A positive attitude is expected and comments should give supportive feedback.

The classroom, clinical, and lab environment is a judgment-free zone.

Students are responsible for their actions and are responsible for learning as much as possible from the experiences provided.

Students are encouraged to seek assistance from peers and faculty when needed to be successful.

Student support of each other in the learning environment is encouraged and expected.  Supportive relationships with each other will allow a more positive learning environment to enable all to work together as a team and develop professionally.

Homework assignments completed during classroom sessions will result in a grade of zero.

Students are also expected to follow the guidelines and policies in the LSCPA Upward Mobility Nursing Student Handbook.

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. Repetitive tardiness will result in a 5-point deduction on next exam grade.

Late arrival to exams is very disruptive and disrespectful to your peers.  Please arrive in time to be seated and signed into the exam portal no later than the scheduled exam time.  Late exam arrival may result in a five-point deduction on the exam.

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 must notify faculty of any tardiness or absence by LSCPA email.  Avoid sending texts to assigned clinical faculty outside of clinical hours. 

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.

It is the student’s responsibility to notify the 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.

Clinical uniforms are to be worn at all times while in the simulation/skills lab.