If you have a disability (learning, mental, physical) that affects your ability to participate effectively and have access to any program or service at Amarillo College please contact Disability Services at (806) 345-5639 . Our offices are located in the Student Service Center office 112. More information may be found at www.actx.edu/disability.
Disability Services facilitates access to all programs and services according to the ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as well as other federal and state laws.
Amarillo College is committed to providing equal access to all programs and services, including all working, learning, and service environments that affect equal access for persons with disabilities. This commitment to provide equal access and opportunity for persons with disabilities is in compliance with federal and state law. Amarillo College also strives to provide Electronic and Information Resources (EIR) that are accessible to all authorized users.
If you find you are unable to access material in an accessible format please contact the Disability Services Office at (806) 345-5639 . This office will work in conjunction with other campus resources to address and accommodate your issue in a timely manner.
As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduce a student's ability to participate in daily activities. Amarillo College offers services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus by calling the AC Counseling Center at 806-371-5900. The AC Counseling Center website is https://www.actx.edu/counseling/ . Also, if you are in need of social services (affordable housing, utilities, transportation, food, clothing, childcare, medical/dental/vision, legal), please call the AC Advocacy & Resource Center at 806-371-5439. The AC Advocacy & Resource Center website is https://www.actx.edu/arc
The Tutoring for Success policy applies to any student whose grade or performance in the course falls below a departmentally determined minimum threshold. In either of those cases, the instructor will direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. Under this policy, the instructor will follow specific departmental guidelines governing the use, duration, and grade component of the tutoring need.
Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must complete all steps indicated on the Academic Withdrawal Request form by the course withdrawal deadline.
NOTE: Students who are attending Texas institutions of higher education, for the first time fall 2007 and later, may not withdraw from more than six courses during their academic career. This withdrawal limitation does not include dual credit or developmental classes (Senate Bill 1231 Rule 4.10.) For more information on Drop and Withdrawal Policies, please visit the Registrar's Office Web site.
The Amarillo College Privacy Policy is found at https://www.actx.edu/-amarillo-college-privacy-notice , and applies to all Amarillo College students. If you have questions about this privacy statement or you believe that your personal information has been released without your consent, send email to humanresources@actx.edu .
VNSG-1136-001 Mental Health
Prerequisites: BIOL 2401 and HITT 1305 Corequisites: VNSG 1423, VNSG 1138, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1260 and VNSG 1400
Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(1 sem hr; 1 lec)
Online Course
VNSG 1260 Course Manual
Introductory Mental Health Nursing 4th Edition
Stethoscope, BP cuff, and uniform (Must adhere to Amarillo College Vocational Nursing requirements).
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.
In order to receive your AC Connect Email, you must log in through AC Connect at https://acconnect.actx.edu .
If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
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.
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.
| Total Number of: | Multiply | Score |
| 5's= | X10 | |
| 4's= | X8.9 | |
| 3's= | X7.9 | |
| 2's= | X6.9 | |
| 1's= | X5.9 | |
| Total: | ||
| 0's=any zero results in clinical failure and must be accompanied with written documentation. | ||
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Clinical Warning Date: |
Class 1-2 subtract 5 points from final grade | |
| Clinical Warning | Class 3 subtract 10 points from final grade | |
| Final Grade: |
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.
Week 1- Clinical orientation, Rotation 1
Week 2- Rotation 1
Week 3- Rotation 1, Evaluations
Week 4- Clinical orientaion, Rotation 2
Week 5- Rotation 2
Week 6- Rotation 2
Week 7- Rotation 2, Evaluations
Week 8- Clinical Make-up
Student resources are located at http://www.actx.edu/resources/index.php?module=article&id=9
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