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Summer Sessions 2025 Course Syllabus
Course: VNSG-1409 (Section: 1, CRN: 60634) Nursing in Health and Illness II |
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| Instructor | Carlos Quintero | ||||||||
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| Phone | 4099846356 | ||||||||
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| Office Hours | Office Hours by Appointment | ||||||||
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| Description | Introduction to health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions. | ||||||||
| 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.
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. Linnard-Palmer, Luanne. Coats, Gloria, (2021). Safe Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Care (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis ISBN #978-0-8036-9734-8 Linnard-Palmer, Luanne. Coats, Gloria, (2021). Study Guide for Safe Maternity and Pediatric Nursing Care (2nd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis ISBN #978-0-8036-9736-2 Williams, Linda, Hopper, Paula, (2023) Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (7th ed.) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #978-1-7196-4458-7 Williams, Linda, Hopper, Paula, (2023). Study Guide for) Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing (7th ed.) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #978-1-7196-4459-4 Burton, M., Smith, D. Ludwig, L. (2023). Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #978-1-7196-4456-3 Burton, M., Smith, D. Ludwig, L. (2023). Fundamentals of Nursing Care, Concepts, Connections and Skills for Nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN # 978-1-7196-4455-6 Zerwekh, Jo Ann (2022) Study Guide for the NCLEX-PNEXAM ((9th ed.) Elsevier ISBN 978-0-323-7600-2 Doenges, Marilyn E., Moorhouse, Mary Frances, Murr, Alice C., (2022). Nurse's Pocket Guide-Diagnoses, Prioritized Interventions, and Rationales (16th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #978-1-7196-4307-8 Van Leeuwen, Anne M., Bladh, Mickey Lynn, (2021). Comprehensive Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests (9th.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #978-1-7196-4058-9 Vallerand, April Hazard, Sanoski, Cynthia A., (2022). Davis's Drug Guide for Nurses (18th ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN# 978-1-7196-4640-6 Myers, Ehren (2020) LPN Notes: Nurse's Clinical Pocket Guide (5th ed). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN# 978-0-8036-9974-8 Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary 21st ed (2021) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis ISBN #978-1-7196-4285-9 You can find your Seahawk Bundle Here: https://lamar-pa.bncollege.com/course-material/course-finder NOTE: We will be utilizing the access codes from the new books, purchasing an older version may result in the student being unsuccessful in Advantage assignments. |
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| Additional Materials/Resources |
Online HESI Case Studies: Complete PN Collection (1 Year Version) • Course ID: 10373_jgott12_1005 Swiftriver/ATI Online-Purchase • Course Code: CDN023623723 FA Davis Advantage • VNSG 1234 class ID code: 580811012585834N2A5 • VNSG 1409 class ID code: 580811012585832FBNJ • VNSG 1462 class ID code: 58081101258583DX5KW NCLEX® PN Pass Point: • VNSG 1234 class: 81919B98 • VNSG 1409 class: 76F9B6BD • VNSG 1462 class: 3C11844F 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. Please Note! Any Computer program must be accessed using your LSCPA email unless otherwise instructed. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the proper courses for PassPoint, Evolve HESI, and SwiftRiver. Instructors will not allow submissions to be turned in from a previous course. 1409 Topics covered prior to each exam will be opened until the night before the exam. |
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| Corequisites/Prerequisites |
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| Learning Outcomes |
In accordance with the mission of LSC-PA, VNSG 1409 Nursing in Health and Illness I 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. (PSLO2) Measured by discussions, clinical case studies; exams) 2. Compare and contrast diagnostic evaluation and treatment of the patient with common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO2) Measured by clinical case studies; reading-based discussions; exams) 3. Incorporate nutrition, drug therapy, and nursing interventions in applying plans of care to meet the needs of the patient experiencing common medical-surgical health problems. PSLO 2; PSLO 3; PSLO 4) Measured by: case studies; clinical simulations; observed patient interactions; care plans; exams) 4. Utilize the nursing process in providing safe care for the patient who has common medical-surgical health problems. (PSLO2; PSLO4) Measured by care plans; class and clinical discussions; case studies based on readings) 5. Identify mental illness, treatment of abnormal patterns of behavior, and related nursing interventions. ( PSLO3) Measured by: exams based on readings; class discussions; clinical interactions; case studies) 6. Demonstrate competency in safe 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 theories of nursing skills using principles of safety and asepsis. (PSLO 1; PSLO 3) Measured by: discussions based on readings; skills check-offs; clinical simulations; clinical rotation interactions) 8. Demonstrate satisfactory performance of nursing skills using evidence- based principles of safety and asepsis. (PSLO1; PSLO3; PSLO4) Measured by skills checkoffs; clinical simulations; clinical rotation interactions; discussions and clinical application of current practice in nursing based on online and in-class journals) 9. Identify priorities of care according to the patient's conditions. (PSLO1; PSLO2; PSLO3; PSLO 4) Measured by: class and clinical case study discussions; prioritization exercises and exams; care plan activities; clinical simulations) 10. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities inherent in the role of the vocational nurse. PSLO1; PSLO3; PSLO4) Measured by exams over readings of nurse practice act, current literature and class discussions; interactions in clinical setting) |
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| Program Student 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 |
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| Lecture Topics Outline |
Week 1: VNSG 1409 Syllabus/Objectives Review, Phlebotomy, IV/IVPB Lecture, IV Practice, Phlebotomy, IV/IVPB Check Off Week 2: Adult Infection/Immunity Lecture #1, Injection Lecture, Injection Practice, Injection Check off. Pass Point Assignment: Basic care, The Nursing Process, Meds & IV, Basic Assess, Basic Psychosocial Needs, Immunity - Mastery Level of 6 Due by 11:30 pm on 06/22/25. Week 3: Adult Infection/Immunity Lecture #2 Pass point Assignment: Cancer, Gastrointestinal - Mastery Level of 6 Due by 11:30 pm on 7/13/25 Week 4: Exam #1, Medication Administration and Nursing Process Review, Content Review Session Week 5: Adult Diabetes, Cancer and Pain` Week 6: Adult GI & Bowel, Gallbladder, Liver, Pancreas Lecture, Preop/Intraop/Postop Lecture Pass Point Assignment: Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, Endocrine - Mastery Level of 6 Due by 11:30 pm on 7/27/25 Week 7: Exam #2, Adult Musculoskeletal Lecture, Adult Fluid and Electrolytes Week 8: Adult Skin Disorders and Burns, Adult Endocrine Lecture Week 9: Exam III, Content Review Session Week 10: Final Exam |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
Date: 06/23/25 1409 Exam I Exam Time: 0730 Date: 07/14/25 1409 Exam II Exam Time: 0730 Date: 07/28/25 1409 Exam III Exam Time: 0730 Date: 08/05/25 1409 Final Exam Time: 0800 Computer assignments are due on an ongoing basis as scheduled. |
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| Final Exam Date | August 8, 2025 - 8:00 AM Through August 8, 2025 - 12:00 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale | 90-100 = A 80-89 = B 75-79 = C 60-74 = D Below 60 = F | ||||||||
| Determination of Final Grade |
1. Examinations are based on course objectives. 2. Course content from the pre-requisite courses will be included on exams as appropriate. 3. ALL unit exams MUST be taken. 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, they 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. The Director or Coordinator of appropriate nursing program will document all exceptions in the students 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 5 minutes prior at designated location to sign-in for the exam b. Students arriving 15 minutes late or more will be sent to student success center without additional time for proctored exam c. Allied Health staff member will call student success center to inform them of the student arrival for proctored exam d. All students must wear student ID to access the testing computer lab e. Students will not test without Valid LSCPA Id. f. 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. 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. The proctor will view the 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. 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. 1. Examinations are based on course objectives. 2. Course content from the pre-requisite courses will be included on exams as appropriate. 3. ALL unit exams MUST be taken. 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, they 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. The Director or Coordinator of appropriate nursing program will document all exceptions in the students 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 5 minutes prior at designated location to sign-in for the exam b. Students arriving 15 minutes late or more will be sent to student success center without additional time for proctored exam c. Allied Health staff member will call student success center to inform them of the student arrival for proctored exam d. All students must wear student ID to access the testing computer lab e. Students will not test without Valid LSCPA Id. f. 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. 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. The proctor will view the 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. 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. A minimum average of 75%, independent of all other requirements, is necessary to pass this course. No grades will be rounded until the final course average is determined, this includes the weighted exam average. 17. Late assignment submissions will incur a late point penalty. It is the student’s responsibility to review late policies for each 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 In most cases, 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 15-point penalty will be deducted. Any assignment submitted after 3 days will be assigned a "0" for the assignment. NOTE: This does not include pass/fail computer assignments such as PassPoint, HESI Case Studies, SwiftRiver, Davis Advantage, etc. Late submissions of those assignments will result in an automatic zero (0) unless previous arrangements have been made. The following method will be used to determine each student grade in the course: Exam I 20% Grade Exam II 20% Grade Exam III 20% Grade Computer Assignments 5 % Grade 65% Grade Final Exam 35% Grade 100% Grade An average of 75% or greater is necessary to pass the course. 18. If the student is unsuccessful in any VNSG course they will be required to repeat VNSG 1234, VNSG 1409, and VNSG 1462. |
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| Instructor Policies |
Check-Off Mastery of clinical skills is a foundational requirement for success in this course and the nursing profession. To ensure students are adequately prepared for safe and effective patient care, the following guidelines apply to clinical skills practice and evaluation: Students are required to attend and actively participate in all scheduled clinical skills practices, check-off sessions, and/or skills makeup sessions. Students are required to be prepared for skills. Preparation for skills includes reviewing course materials, watching assigned skills videos, and practicing in the lab. All skills are subject to co-requisite course testing material. All students must successfully pass required clinical skills checkoffs prior to participating in clinical rotations. If a student is unsuccessful on a skills check-off, they must email their instructor to schedule a time to practice in the lab. During the following week, on the day of the next scheduled skill practice, the student will first practice the new skill. The student will then get a 2-peer checkoff on the unsuccessful skill. After obtaining peer checkoffs from two peers, the student will then set up an appointment with an instructor to check off on the previous week's unsuccessful skill. A failure to pass the required skills will result in the inability to advance to the clinical portion of the course. Students who are unable to advance to clinicals due to failure in meeting required competencies may be unable to meet course requirements, which could result in course failure. This policy is designed to uphold the safety of patients and the integrity of the nursing profession. Students are encouraged to utilize available resources, including scheduled practice sessions, instructor feedback, and skills lab materials, to ensure competency and success. |
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| Attendance Policy |
Nursing in Health and Illness VNSG 1234 and the clinical component of this course may consist of 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. 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. 4. 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. 5. It is the student’s responsibility to notify ALL Level 2 instructors 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. 6. In addition to notifying ALL 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. 7. Lab jackets are to be worn at all times while in the skills lab. 8. Simulation/Computer Lab Assignments are mandatory. Failure to attend will result in a Zero for that assignment. 9. If the student is unsuccessful in any VNSG course they will be required to repeat VNSG 1234, VNSG 1409, and VNSG 1462. 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 |
No food products are allowed in the classroom. • Effective, June 1, 2012, Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSC-PA) is a no smoking campus. Use of tobacco products is prohibited on all LSC-PA properties at any time • Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. • 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, Bluetooth and headphones, should be visible during class unless specifically allowed by the instructor. • 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. • Students are also expected to follow the guidelines and policies in the LSC-PA Vocational Nursing Student Handbook. If a student is unable to maintain these expectations or stated program requirements, dismissal from the program may occur. 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. 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. • A student who is tardy three (3) 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. • The following expectations apply to all courses: • Promptness is expected. Students should be on time for all classes 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 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 ‘sidebar’ 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. • Students are also expected to follow the guidelines and policies in the LSC-PA Vocational Nursing Student Handbook. |
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| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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 Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241. | ||||||||
| COVID 19 Information | The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| 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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