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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.
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VNSG-2160-001 Clinical-Maternal/Neonatal Nursing
Prerequisites: BIOL 2401, HITT 1305, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1138, VNSG 1304 and VNSG 1260 Corequisites: VNSG 1230, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1361, VNSG 2161, VNSG 1409, VNSG 2410 and VNSG 2163
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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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; 3 clinical hrs)
Hybrid
Hatfield, N. T., & Kincheloe, C. A. (2018) Introductory maternity & pediatric nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer
Navy, clean, pressed uniform with AC name badge, and navy blue jacket with AC emblem. Supplies include, but are not limited to, textbook, drug guide, care map packet for specific clinical area, clinical portfolio, black ink pen, stethoscope, pen light, and watch with a second hand.
1. Apply the nursing process to develop a care map for the postpartum and newborn patient.
2. Assist the patient in management of discomfort during the laboring process and the postpartum period.
3. Identify areas of cost containment and fiscal accountability without jeopardizing patient care.
4. Explore the impact of support systems on the patient during labor, delivery, and postpartum.
5. Identify laboring, postpartum, and newborn complications and implement appropriate nursing interventions.
6. Implement a teaching plan to assist the obstetric patient with postpartum care and care of the newborn.
7. Assess religious and cultural preferences for the obstetric patient and their newborn and incorporate into the care map.
8. Identify pharmacological concepts as they pertain to the laboring patient, the postpartum patient, and the newborn.
9. Apply current technology and informatics safely to enhance care of the laboring, postpartum, and newborn patient.
10. Use evidence based nursing practice standards as a guide for promoting optimal health outcomes for the laboring, postpartum, and newborn patient.
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Students are to be prepared for the clinical setting with the appropriate supplies and materials. Cell phones and laptops are not permitted in the clinical areas. All students will adhere to clinical agency policy and procedures, including confidentialtiy. Each student will also adhere to the Amarillo College Student Handbook Policies and Procedures, the Amarillo College VN Honor Code, and the Social Networking Policy. Any violation of these policies and procedures may result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program.
Clinical Performance Score
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4’s |
X 12.50 |
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3’s |
X 11.13 |
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2’s |
X 9.9 |
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1’s |
X 8.62 |
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0’s – any zero results in clinical failure |
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Clinical Warning Date: |
Class 2 subtract 5 points from final grade
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Clinical Warning Date: |
Class 3 subtract 10 points from final grade |
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Clinical Performance Score
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Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. 100% clinical attendance is required, therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend all clinical. Clinical absences are cumulative for the semester. Absences will be made up in the current semester and cannot exceed two.
Hospital based clinical is Monday and Tuesday, 0615 - 1500 From February 6 through May 2 2017
Announcements and additional information will be posted on Black Board Online.
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