Clinical-Nursing in Health & Illness I Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

VNSG-1260-001 Clinical-Nursing in Health & Illness I

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 and HECO 1322 Corequisites: VNSG 1136, VNSG 1138, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1423 and VNSG 1400

Course Description

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

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Department Expectations

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 12 clinical hrs)

Class Type

Hybrid

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

\ VNSG 1260 Course Manual

\ Handbook of Nursing Diagnosis  Carpenito –Moyet, Lynda J. 11^th ed.

\ Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses, 11th Edition

\ Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic & Laboratory Tests 4^th  Edition

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\ RECOMMENDED TEXTBOOKS:

\ Memmler’s Human Body in Health and Disease, and Study Guide

Supplies

\ Stethoscope, BP cuff, and uniform (Must adhere to Amarillo College Vocational Nursing requirements).

Student Performance

\ Course Description:  A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

\ End-of-Course Outcomes:  As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".

Expected Student Behavior

The Vocational Nursing Program is an adult program.

Adult and professional behavior is expected in both the classroom and clinical areas.

Cell phones and audible pagers are not allowed in the clinical area. Students may not leave the clinical unit to answer vibrating pagers. Guidelines will be given in clinical orientation for receiving EMERGENCY messages.

Family and friends are not to visit students while in the clinical area.   Because of concerns of cross contamination, students are not to visit family or friends on other clinical units.

Additional Clinical Policies are addressed in the Vocational Nursing Student Handbook.

Grading Criteria

A:  90-100      B:  80-89     C:  75-79   D:  60-74     F:  59 & below

Students must have a minimum grade of 75 in order to pass the course.

1st Rotation:     50%

2nd Rotation:    50%

All clinical must be made up in the semester it occurred. Students may only miss and make-up two clinical days. ATI tests are considered clinical experiences and if a student misses an ATI exam they will be counted absent in clinical. 

Attendance

All clinical must be made up in the semester it occurred.  Students may only miss and make-up two clinical days.  ATI tests are considered clinical experiences and if a student misses an ATI exam they will be counted absent in clinical. 

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Additional Information

Student resources are located at http://www.actx.edu/resources/index.php?module=article&id=9