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• VNSG-1204 Foundations of Nursing
• VNSG-1234 Pediatrics
• VNSG-1261 Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• VNSG-1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I
• VNSG-1409 Nursing in Health and Illness II
• VNSG-1462 Clinical-Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

1.       Examinations are based on course objectives.

2.       Course content from the pre-requisite courses will be included on exams as appropriate.

3.       Make-up exams will NOT be administered under any circumstances other than a College sponsored event or with permission of the Allied Health Department Chair.  Students scheduled to miss an exam due to participation in a College sponsored event shall provide appropriate documentation to faculty in advance of the exam and are eligible to complete the missed exam.   If a student must miss an exam, s/he must contact the instructor prior to the exam or within twenty-four (24) hours of the exam. A “no-call/no-show” for an exam will result in a grade of “0”. Students who miss an exam for any unvalidated reason shall receive a zero on the exam. Students may submit an appeal to this policy by presenting rationale to the Director or Coordinator of appropriate nursing program no later than two (2) business days following the exam. The student is responsible for seeking the exception from the Director or Coordinator of appropriate nursing program.  Students who miss an exam due to an excused reason will be provided an exception to the policy and the student will be assigned the grade made on the final exam as the grade for the missed exam.  If two exams are missed, the student will be given a zero for the second (2nd) missed exam. An alternative plan may be proposed at the discretion of the Director or Coordinator of appropriate nursing program and/or Chair of the Allied Health Department. The Director or Coordinator of appropriate nursing program will document all exceptions in the student’s file and notify the course leader if an exception is granted.

4.       No exams will be given in advance of the scheduled date and time without approval of the Nursing Program Coordinator or Director.

5.       Tests will be administered electronically. Students will be provided with-

a. Exam Access Code sheet that also serves as a scratch sheet

b. Exceptions for electronic testing include paper dosage tests.

6.       Exams will be timed based on question format and course policy. The exam time frame will be provided on the Exam Access Code sheet. Students will only receive credit for answers provided during the allotted time.

7.       Computer Lab:

a. Students will arrive 10 minutes prior at designated location to sign-in for the exam

b. Students arriving 15 minutes after an exam has started will not be able to take the exam and the final exam grade will be substituted if the Program Coordinator and the Department chair state the tardy is an excused tardy.

c. All students must wear student ID to access the testing computer lab

d. Students will not test without Valid LSCPA Id.

e. All belongings (e. g., backpacks, cell phones, electronic devices) will remain in an area outside of the computer lab for the duration of the exam. If the student must access cell phone to log into the computer, the student must then immediately place cell phone in area designated by faculty. Students are encouraged to lock valuables in their vehicles during examinations. The Lamar State College Port Arthur Allied Health Department is not responsible for lost or stolen items left in classrooms or hallways.  Students are strongly encouraged to take exams as scheduled. No questions may be asked during the exam. Students who arrive late for an exam will not be given additional testing time. Students are prohibited from writing any notes on their scratch sheet of paper until the exam begins.

8.        Exam Dress Code:

a. Students will be subject to visual inspection by the exam proctor upon arrival to the registration and/or exam room. This includes but is not limited to inspection of the ears, hands/arms, clothing, pockets, etc.

b. No head coverings of any kind are allowed, including hats, caps, beanies, or hoods. Exceptions are made for religious / cultural purposes.

c. No cardigans, coats, jackets, or any other articles of clothing that may open are allowed in the exam room. Pullovers without pockets are acceptable.

d. Scarves and gloves are not allowed in the exam room.

9.       During the exam:

a. Drinking and eating are not permitted. Hard candies such as peppermints or cough drops are allowed but must be unwrapped prior to the start of the exam.

b. Electronic devices (including but not limited to phones, smartwatches, and earbuds) are prohibited during examinations. With the exception of approved earbuds for standardized testing.

c. If the exam is interrupted due to technical difficulties additional time will be allotted to the exam.

10.   Students are responsible for uploading their exam to the ExamSoft System prior to exiting the examination room. Student will notify proctor of exam completion and exam upload completion. Proctor will view screen to confirm successful completion of exam upload before student leaves testing room. If a student does not upload their exam, he/she will be required to return to the examination room for a manual upload.

11.   A preliminary score will be displayed upon uploading the exam to ExamSoft. After uploading their exam, students are to sign out of the testing software. Upon completion of the exam students will submit the Exam Access Code Sheet (scratch sheet of paper) to the exam proctor. Students who chose to review missed items will return to the registration room and wait for Exam Review with Rationale to begin at the designated time.

NOTE: DO NOT wait outside of the exam room if any testing is occurring in the computer labs

Violation of the testing policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including possible dismissal from the nursing program.

Appropriate adjustments are made for students who meet the criteria of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

12.   Evaluation of Examinations: After each exam, the faculty uses psychometric principles to evaluate the examination. Items missed by 50% or more of the class are reviewed. If an item is found to be flawed, the faculty may give credit for more than one answer or nullify the item. That is, if a student answered the item as originally keyed, the student will retain the credit for the item. If a student’s answer differs from the one originally keyed, the student is credited for the nullified item. In other words, everyone gets credit for the item and no one loses credit.

13.   Exam Review with Rationales is conducted after each exam to allow students to view incorrect responses and rationales for the exam item. With the exception of final exams. This session is time limited. Students will be allotted a specific number of minutes, based upon the length of the exam (for example, students will have 8 minutes to review missed items on a 50-item exam). Students are not required to attend Exam Review with Rationales. If a student chooses not to attend the Exam Review with Rationales session, the student is not eligible for an individual test review session with an assigned instructor. Students who are unsuccessful on an exam are required to review at the allotted time as well as do a one-on-one instructor review.

14.   Students will return to the same exam room and same computer for Exam Review with Rationales. Exam Review with Rationales must be conducted on the same computer as the exam. The same policies listed for testing apply to the Exam Review with Rationale Session. The following rules also apply: 

a. All belongings must remain in the classroom or the student’s vehicle.

b. Students are not allowed to talk amongst themselves during this session.

c. Students who arrive late for Exam Review with Rationales will not be given  
    additional review time.

d. Students will log into the Review of Rationales using the following steps:

              1. Enter the Exam Password

       2. Enter the Review Password

Note: Students only have 3 attempts to enter the correct Review Password. Students are encouraged to request assistance from faculty/proctor after 2 unsuccessful attempts.

15.   During the Exam Review with Rationales session: Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. If students become disruptive, faculty will end the Exam Review with Rationales Session for all students. Upon completion of the Exam Review the students will sign out of the ExamSoft or Examplify application and quietly leave the testing room.

16.   If a student scores less than a “75” on a unit examination, the student is required to make an appointment with an instructor prior to the next examination. At that time, the student and instructor will review the examination and, with the assistance of the instructor, identify strategies to improve performance on subsequent examinations.  If a student, who scores less than “75” on a unit examination, fails to review with and instructor, 5 points will deducted from the next unit examination. Students are required to make an appointment prior to the day before the exam.

17.   Registration and Payment of Fees for Required resources are considered as a Pass or Fail Assignment. If the student does not register and pay for these at the scheduled time, the student will receive a “0” on the assignment.

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

        course:

Purchase of Required Resources by Deadlines         Pass/Fail Assign

Daily/Computer Work                                                      5% Grade

Exam I                                                                             20% Grade

Exam II                                                                            20% Grade

Exam III                                                                           20% Grade

Final Exam                                                                       35% of Grade

18.   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 calculations until 75% average on exams is achieved. No grades will be rounded until the final course average; this includes weighted exam average.

19.   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 for any variations from the late penalty deductions.

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

·   Electronic devices (including but not restricted to cell phones, Media players, smart watches, and laptop computers) shall not be allowed in the testing room 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, smart watches, Media players, laptop computers, audio listening devices; such as earphones and headphones, should be visible during class unless specifically allowed by the instructor.

·   Use of tobacco products is prohibited on all LSC-PA properties at any time.

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.  If a student is unable to maintain these expectations or stated program requirements, dismissal from the program may occur.

·       Promptness is expected. Students should be on time for all classes and return from breaks promptly. A student who is tardy two (2) times in one class will result in a 5-point deduction from the next exam grade.  Tardiness is defined as arriving greater than 15 minutes to class.

·       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 admissions into class.

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

·       Cell phones must be on vibrate in the classroom.  In the event of an emergency, family can contact students through the AH Secretary, Vocational Nursing Program Coordinator, or Department Chair.

·       On-campus computers will 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.

The following behaviors will 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;

·       Or displaying a rude or negative attitude/behavior to the instructor or other students.

·       Counseling for repetitive tardiness

Nursing in Health and Illness VNSG 1230 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 and/or 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 two (2) times in VNSG 1230 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 by email. 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 not communicate with any

       Instructor using the faculty’s personal cell phone. 

5.     In addition to notifying instructors, students must submit a Student Excuse   
        Form, 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 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.   

8.   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

TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING CHAPTER 213 PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
RULE 213.27 Good Professional Character:

1.       Gates Memorial Library located at 317 Stillwell

2.       Open computer Lab-Gates Memorial Library

3.       Student Success Center building

4.       Evolve Website (HESI) School Code: 212760D, Web Site: https://evolve.elsevier.com/

5.       Board of Nursing (BON) School Code: US 27 1 009 00, Web Site: https://www.bon.texas.gov

6.       Pearson Vue Web Site: https://home.pearsonvue.com/

7.       National Council of State Boards of Nursing Web Site: http://ncsbn.org/

8.       National Student Nurse Association (NSNA) https://www.nsna.org/

9.       National Council of State Boards of Nursing Learning Extension https://ww2.learningext.com/

10.   Lamar State College – Student Handbook  https://www.lamarpa.edu/Lamar/media/Lamar/Files/Policies/LSCPA-Student-Handbook.pdf

11.   Lamar State College Faculty Handbook  https://www.lamarpa.edu/Lamar/media/Lamar/Files/Policies/Faculty-Handbook.pdf

12.   Lamar State College 2022-2023 Catalog

http://www.lamarpa.edu/Current-Students/College-Catalog