mmrupe22@actx.edu
West Campus, Building A, Suite 104E
I will be in my office available for student meetings Mondays - Wednesdays between 2PM and 3:30PM and Fridays between 10AM and 12PM..
Please make an appointment to talk with me if these times do not work for you. I am available most afternoons, some evenings, and sometimes on weekends.
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 .
NURA-1160-001 Clinical
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.
Student ResourcesStudent Resources Website
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; 4 clinical)
Hybrid
No additional textbook is needed.
You will be provided with a printed booklet of the Prometric Skills checkpoints.
For the Remote-Learning Clinical section, you will need a computer with dependable internet access. It must also have a camera & microphone so that you can participate in the Virtual care of residents.
A blue or black ink pen (if you do not have one, you may borrow one from Michele)
A watch with a sweeping second hand (no digital or electronic watches/ no smart watches)
The nature of the healthcare course clinical is such that students are involved in the direct delivery of patient care. The primary purpose of any course is to provide education for the students. However, when direct patient care is involved in the learning experience, the safety and well-being of patients are also of absolute concern.
If, in the instructor’s professional judgment, a student is unable to provide care to patients, and if this deficit is such that it cannot be remedied in the given clinical time, the student will be removed from the clinical setting, will receive an unsatisfactory grade and will not be recommended to take the certification exam(s)
FOR CLARIFICATION THIS MEANS: If you do not show adequate safety awareness for yourself and others, you will not receive a successful grade for this clinical section.
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".
THIS SYLLABUS IS FOR THOSE CONTINUING EDUCATION STUDENTS ENROLLED IN NURA-1060-1002 and NURA 1060-1005 IN FALL II OF 2020
General Guidelines for All Programs & Courses
There is a statement above in the COVID-19 Statement area that states "...Should a student wish to eat or drink, he or she may remove the mask to do so provided they stay at least six feet from others." At this time, due to the current numbers in this area with the spread of COVID, students will not be allowed to remove their mask while in the building. If a student wishes to eat or drink during their shift, they are encouraged to do so outside of the building or in their car.
Because these are college courses preparing the student for a professional position in the medical field, our policies reflect very stringent expectations.
Professionalism Expectations:
CHAIN OF COMMAND
Following the Chain of Command is required of any healthcare worker, and will be practiced in Amarillo College courses. Should a problem arise during a class period, please follow this order; do not move to the next level unless you are unable to receive satisfactory results from your private discussion.
Students will be expected to follow the Code of Student Conduct which can be found on Amarillo College’s website www.actx.edu. Instructors for this course have a hard copy of the Code of Student Conduct and a copy of the grievance procedures of Amarillo College. For information about these policies please go to the website or ask your instructors.
THE EXPECTATIONS BELOW ARE MORE RELEVANT TO THE HANDS-ON SKILLS SECTION. (that will count as part of your clinical hours.)
SMOKING POLICY:
Smoking of any tobacco products and the use of electronic or vapor smoking devices are prohibited on all Amarillo College property and in buildings and facilities on all campuses and locations, including parking areas, green spaces, and walkways. The use of tobacco products which are smokeless and vaporless is prohibited inside any College building. This policy does not apply to East Campus Housing. Effective August 1, 2016.
(The above policy does include chewing tobacco as well.)
THE POLICIES BELOW ARE FOR SHIFTS AT THE NURSING HOMES. DUE TO THE COVID SITUATION, THIS EXPERIENCE WILL PROBABLY NOT BE AVAILABLE. (These policies are still posted, however.)
Smoking is not allowed at clinical sites. Even if a facility has a smoking area for their residents and/or employees, students are not allowed to smoke while "on duty".
Students are not allowed to leave the facility during a clinical shift.
CELL PHONES
Cell phones should NOT be seen or heard in the classroom or patient care areas. (Patient Care areas at this time are: the virtual clinical session, any skills area or the classroom)
If cell phone is seen or heard during a clinical session (or in the classroom). you will be asked to leave, and will be given an Unexcused Absence for the class.
Cell phones may NOT be used as a timing device in either setting.
Due to responsibilities, these cell phone rules do not apply to instructors.
Photos and recordings should never be taken in class or at clinicals. Do not post pictures, voice recordings, or any information or comments about patients, residents, instructors or other students on any social media site. Be familiar with guidelines regarding Social Media that have been set by the nursing industry. https://www.ncsbn.org/NCSBN_SocialMedia.pdf
Drugs and/or Alcohol:
Alcoholic beverages and illicit/illegal drugs are NOT permitted on Amarillo College property or at the clinical facilities. Any student caught with alcohol and/or drugs or caught under the influence of such will turned into the campus police and dropped from the class with a “U” and without a refund. Students cannot have impaired behavior as a result of prescription or OTC (over-the-counter) drugs. This behavior will NOT be tolerated.
Illness on Duty:
Students who become ill while on duty are to notify the instructor.
If illness is acute, the instructor will help make arrangements for the student to go home. You will not be allowed to attend clinicals if you are ill, coughing, have a runny nose, have any symptoms of illness including fever, or the instructor feels you are under the influence of any drug whether it be prescription, over-the-counter or illegal. Students must make up hours during scheduled clinical rotations.
WITH THE COVID SITUATION, IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING ANY SYMPTOMS OF THE VIRUS, OR HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO ANYONE WITH A POSITIVE OR PENDING TEST, PLEASE STAY AT HOME. You will be asked to fill out and sign a questionaire each time you arrive on campus for skills practice. Your temperature will also be taken.
Accident or Injury on Duty:
In the event of an accident or injury on duty, contact your instructor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. An accident and/or incident report must be completed for any injuries incurred on agency property. The clinical agency IS NOT responsible for any injury to the student. You are encouraged to carry your own hospitalization insurance. Please see Waiver of Liability for more information.
THE POLICIES BELOW ARE FOR SHIFTS AT THE NURSING HOMES. DUE TO THE COVID SITUATION, THIS EXPERIENCE WILL PROBABLY NOT BE AVAILABLE. (These policies are still posted, however.)
Students must behave as if they are “employees” of the clinical site, and conduct themselves appropriately and professionally. Unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated.
Complete uniform including name badge and gait belt is required at all times. (Refer to Dress Code.)
Students who are not in uniform will be asked to leave and will be counted ABSENT. (Remember, the clinical badge and gait belt are part of the clinical uniform.)
Students are expected to follow the rules and dress code of the Clinical facility as well as of Amarillo College.
Only English should be spoken at the clinical site. However, if a resident addresses you in another language that you speak, you may respond and converse with them.
Students ARE NOT ALLOWED to be on the clinical units or perform any form of resident care prior to signing in and having Pre-Conference at the clinical site.
Going off Duty:
Student must report to assigned instructor before going off duty.
DO NOT leave the clinical area without permission from your instructor.
Leaving the Unit:
Students leaving the area for short breaks, restroom breaks, taking residents to other areas, etc. must notify the nurse, or the CNA. Be sure the assigned nurse or CNA knows where you are at all times.
When leaving the assigned unit for lunch breaks or other reasons, permission must be requested from the instructor.
Students ARE NOT permitted to visit other clinical areas while on duty.
Visitors ARE NOT allowed at the clinical site.
Students are required to notify instructors of any friends or family members working in the clinical facilities prior to the clinical rotation. Failure to notify instructor of such relationships could result in written warning.
Project grades are already posted in the gradebook in BlackBoard. Your presentation was graded by three instructors. All three grades are posted. In addition, if you notified Michele of which presentations you watched, extra points were added accordingly.
Journals -- There are only 4 assignments counted in this area although some of the assignments are called "journals". The grading rubric is posted in the GRADING INFORMATION area. Please notice there is a required response to Instructor comments.
Preparation for clinical shifts -- For each of the three virtual clinical shifts there will be videos to be viewed before attending the clinical session. These videos either have embedded questions, or quizzes following the videos. Also included in this area is a "journal" to be completed before the clinical shift. The access to this assignment is in the JOURNALS item in the BlackBoard menu, but will not count toward the journal grade.
Sample written test from Prometric -- There is a sample written test which is found on the Prometric website. This is posted with it: Notice:This Sample Test is provided as a courtesy to individuals who are preparing to take a Prometric Nurse Aide Competency Examination. You are reminded that how well you do on these practice test questions, does not predict result on your actual examination.
Quizzes and worksheets -- multiple quizzes and other assignment to include Medical Terminology, Military time, and figuring Intake and Output. All of these assignments will have 2 attempts. (However, both attempts are to be completed by the due date.)
Clinical Participation -- This rubric is still be divised at this time. The first clinical shift is not until 11/05. The rubric will be posted before then, and be discussed at the first clinical shift. This rubric will include such things as timelyness of preparations, professionalism during the session, arrival time to the session and returning from break, etc.
In this Clinical section, there will be no in person meeting expectations. You will attend 3 Virtual care sessions on a total of 6 residents. There is an option to schedule "workshops" with instructors if assistance is needed with assignments.
There will not be a separate Attendance grade for the clinical section.
The Clinical Participation grade will include arrival time. For clinical shifts "on time" will be considered 5 minutes before the session begins. You will receive bonus points for a little early, but lose points for being extrememly early. If you are more than 5 minutes late to a clinical shift, you will not be allowed to stay.
You are only allowed 1 absence in the Clinical section. You will be allowed to reschedule that shift. (This will of course need to be an individual consideration due to the current COVID situation).
There will be a virtual meeting (in Google Meet -- FALL AM) on Tuesday, 10/27 @ 9 am. At this time students will attend about a 2 hours session discussing expectations and touring BlackBoard. At that time, students will receive schedule of skills classes and virtual clinical shifts.
Each student will have a different schedule of clinical sessions and due dates for assignments. Each student will have a tracking form shared with them in Google Drive to be aware of schedule of expectations.
COMMUNICATION
As was expressed in the Lecture section, communication -- EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, is of great importance and a concern with our current situation. Students are expected to check Announcements and emails at least every other day. Any changes that are necessary will be posted as an announcement. If the information is extremely important, you will receive a text. You are required to update the instructors with you newest phone number.
EXPECTATIONS
This class is 60 hours of clinical designated by the Higher Education Board. The Department of Health and Human services dictates this cours MUST be a minimum of 40 hours.
Due to the COVID situation, the hours spent in the Skills Review course will count toward clincal hours this semester (since patient care will have to been simulation instead of in person in a Nursing Home.) This will account for at least 20 hours. (There is tentatively 24 scheduled in case the need arises, or make-up shifts are needed.)
In this Clinical Blackboard shell, assignments are labeled. Due dates will vary depending on which semester you took the Lecture portion in, and which skills rotation you are in. Due dates will be clearly posted on your due date tracking form found in Google Drive.
10/19/20 1:35 PM
10/26/20 11:58 AM