Office hours may fluctuate due to clinical, and multiple courses and lecture times. Please feel free to reach out to me to schedule a time via email. Most days I am on campus either in the office or lecturing in the classroom.
Monday 9:00 to 3:00
Tuesday 9:00 to 3:00
Wednesday Offsite Community Clinical
Thursday 9:00 to 3:00 (Unless in clinical/Time varies)
Friday 9:00 to 3:00 (Unless in clinical/Time varies)
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
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-2410-001 Nursing in Health & Illness III
<p>Prequisites: BIOL 2401, HITT 1305, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1138 and VNSG 1260<br> Corequisites: VNSG 1230, VNSG 2160, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1409, VNSG 2161, VNSG 1361 and VNSG 2163</p>
Continuation of Nursing in Health & Illness II. Further study of common medical-surgical health problems of the client including concepts of mental illness. Incorporates knowledge necessary to make the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse.
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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 your advisor, 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.
(4 sem hr; 3 lec, 3 lab)
On Campus Course
Supplies obtained in Level 1.
COURSE CONCEPTS
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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".
Adult and professional behavior is expected at all times.
Students are expected to come to class prepared for discussion, case studies, simulation or lecture. Students who have not followed the directions for class preparation will be sent to the NRC to fulfill the class assignment. Students who are sent to the NRC will receive an absence for the day.
Please see the Vocational Nursing Student Handbook and the Amarillo College Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. Students are expected to follow all policies and procedures of Amarillo College. Student behavior should not be distracting to other students. Please turn off your cell phones before class starts and leave them off. Because these devices are disruptive, do not answer the phone or text during class. Should there be a family situation, which requires your attention, please inform your instructor before class. You may not record class with audio or video recording equipment without permission; if permission is granted, you agree to only use said recordings for your own personal educational purposes and will not reproduce, distribute or publicly post the recordings without your instructor’s permission.
Minor children and pets are not permitted to remain unattended on campus or to attend classes with students per the AC student handbook.
Each student will adhere to the Student Handbook Policies and Procedures, The Amarillo College VN Honor Code Policy, Social Networking Policy, and all agency policies including HIPPA. Any violation of these policies and procedures may result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program.
REQUIRED LAB TIME
Students are expected to complete an additional 48 hours of lab in order to meet the course requirements. Instructor mandated lab activities are incorporated into the curriculum and the class calendar. For PrepU, you will be expected to meet a mastery level on assigned chapters. Students are expected to complete and turn in the mandatory lab assignments before leaving the campus for the day. Please use the provided lab documentation sheet. Failure to complete and turn in required lab time will result in course failure.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
Students will receive a class calendar of events on the first day of class. Schedule is subject to change. Students are required to be in class, lab, or clinical 8 hours per day.
TUTORING
Tutoring is an organized learning experience in which one person serves as a teacher and a student is the learner. Tutors help students become more confident in their critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills in the classroom, clinical setting and on examinations.
Tutoring may include a one-to-one relationship between tutor and one tutee or between a tutor and small groups of students who have similar learning needs. Small group tutoring sessions help students to learn from and support each other while being guided by a tutor.
WHAT MUST STUDENTS DO PRIOR TO MEETING WITH A TUTOR?
Students are required to complete their assigned reading and bring with them the class textbook, syllabus and their notes.
Students should begin their assignment as much as they can.
Students should bring with them a positive attitude and be ready for a learning experience that will help them be the best nurses possible!
Students will also read and sign the Tutoring Contract for each nursing course.
WHEN SHOULD A STUDENT SEEK TUTORING?
The West Campus Tutoring Outreach Center is open to all nursing students. Any student may schedule an appointment at the center regardless of their academic progress in a course.
Students who do not achieve a minimum passing score of at least 75% on a unit and/or module exam are required to meet with the instructor and tutor prior to the next scheduled exam. The purpose of this requirement is to help students improve in their critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and in test-taking techniques. The course syllabus and course student contract include this requirement. Students who do not complete required tutoring may have a 5 point deduction on the next exam in the course. Students who do not receive tutoring prior by assigned date (determined by instructor) on more than one occasion may receive a grade of 0 on the next exam.
If the prescription is sent via email, the student will Use CHROME as your browser, login to acconnect to access your email. If you were given a prescription, use the link provided in the email which takes you to this page: https://www.actx.edu/forms/prescription/ (or just use this email to go directly there).
Login using your Amarillo College sign-in. Print out the prescription and bring it to the tutoring center for signature after requirements are met. This form will then be handed back into your instructor
Additional Information
Students are to check BlackBoard Online for assignments, announcements, quizzes, and grades, powerpoints, and nursing articles and online DVD's. You are required to review the content before classes so you are familiar with the general subject matter before class. You will also access The Point for Prep-U and ATI at a separate website.
If you need to improve your English, the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program at Amarillo College is the place for you!
Amarillo College's ESL Program welcomes individuals at the high-beginning to advanced levels who want to better their English. Academically-focused, non-credit English classes are offered to citizens, permanent residents, refugees, and others who want to learn basic skills such as reading, writing, and speaking and listening. Students enrolling only in ESL courses are not required to meet any college admission requirements.
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Academic Success Lab
Building B, room 112
806-356-3651
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Student Support Services
Building A, room 205
806-354-6086
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Tutoring Center
Building D, 806-354-6020
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A final grade of 75 is required to pass the course. The following will be used to determine your grade:
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement and mandated hours are required by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. 90% attendance of classroom lecture is required. Classroom content is 48 hours which will only allow a student to miss 4.8 hours of classroom content. Attendance contracts will be given to students who miss class. If more than 4.8 hours of classroom content is missed, students will receive a deduction of 5 points on the upcoming exam and potential failure for the course.
Students will receive a class schedule for the semester on the first day of class.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Week 1-3: Module 1: Cardiovascular. Includes chapters 23-26. Exam at end of module.
Week 5 -6 : Module 2: Male Reproductive ( chapters 52 & 55), and Genitourinary,( chapters 57-59). Exam at end of module.
Week 7-9: Module 3: Gastrointestinal ( chapters 44-48), and Integumentary and Burns ( chapters 64-66). Exam at end of module.
Final Comprehensive Exam at the end of the semester.
If you are in need of additional resources, tutoring, or financial help, please visit the following website:
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