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)
Collusion is defined as “the unauthorized collaboration with another person or by any other means, including artificial intelligence (AI) and computer translators, in preparing work for fulfillment of course requirements.” Using AI like (ChatGPT or Google Gemini) to create a document is considered colluding. <strong>The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor. </strong>
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 Enrollment Center, Suite 700. 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
Tutoring for Success applies to any student whose overall performance in the course falls below 75%. The instructor will create the task in the Student Engagement Portal (Watermark) to direct the student to the appropriate tutoring service, which may be faculty- or SI-led, discipline-specific, and/or general. The tutoring service assigned, the due date for when the tutoring must be completed, and the amount of tutoring required are at the discretion of the instructor. Additionally, the task will alert the student’s success team. Students who do not fulfill the assigned tutoring task may be subject to program- and course-specific penalties that could result in a grade reduction and/or in not being allowed to progress in the course until the tutoring requirement has been satisfied.
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-2163-001 Clinical-Nursing in Health & Illness III
Prequisites: BIOL 2401, HITT 1205 OR BIOL 1402; VNSG 1423, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1204, VNSG 1201, and VNSG 1260 Corequisites: VNSG 1230, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1409, VNSG 1261, and VNSG 2410
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; 3 clinical hrs)
Clinical
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK
Syllabus for VNSG 2163
Timby, B. K., & Smith, N. E. (2018). Introductory medical-surgical nursing (13th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
REQUIRED SUPPLIES
Failure to prepare for clinical (not having all supplies) will result in a clinical warning
Clinical binder
Clinical instructors may ask for your paperwork to be handed in a folder
All required clinical paperwork
Clipboard
Penlight
Stethoscope
AC name tag
Analog watch with a second hand
Smartwatches (Apple, Fitbit, etc.) are NOT allowed in clinical
Upon completion of the clinical experience the Student Vocational Nurse will be able to:
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".
Students must be prepared for the clinical setting with the appropriate supplies and materials. Supplies include, but are not limited to, a textbook, a preceptor packet for the specific clinical area, a black ink pen, a stethoscope, a penlight, and a watch with a second hand and clipboard or notepad.
***An Amarillo College picture I.D. name tag must be worn and visible at all times***
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 HIPAA. Any violation of these policies and procedures may result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program.
Students may keep cell phones on their person during this community clinical rotation to contact the instructors in case of emergency. If you need to contact your instructor, you may go to a private space to call after notifying your preceptor of your need to use your phone. Cell phones should never be used in clinical areas or where facility personnel will see you using one.
If needed, a student may utilize the "Remind" texting app to contact the educator about this clinical rotation between 0645 and 1900.
The instructor can be reached via text, email, and office phone (806-354-6017). Students should utilize the "Remind" texting app to contact the educator about this clinical rotation if needed between 0645 and 1900. Questions regarding assignment submissions should be emailed so the instructor can answer them more clearly. Students are asked not to use the texting app for reasons other than community clinical rotation site questions that need answers quickly. All other contacts should be made via email or office phone.
The instructor makes on-site visits throughout the semester to check on students and foster relationships with our community partners. You can expect to see your instructor several times during your rotation.
When acting as a student in any clinical setting, the student is to be professional in appearance and actions.
STUDENT DRESS CODE POLICY FOR CLINICAL
When in the role of a student in any clinical setting, the student is to be professional in appearance. Students are discouraged from wearing the clinical uniform out in public when consuming alcoholic beverages. When you wear the uniform, you are representing Amarillo College. In addition, students must leave the clinical area/facilities after clinical and may not wear the uniform if visiting friends or family after the rotation has ended. Please change clothing before visiting.
The Student Uniform is to include:
The standard navy nursing uniform that fits properly is clean and neatly pressed with AC LVN patches sewn onto the garment. Cherokee Infinity Navy Scrubs (may be purchased at Stacy’s Uniforms)
No visible undergarments.
Solid color socks of white, black, navy, or gray.
Appropriate footwear should be worn at all times. Closed-toe shoes and Crocs with holes are not allowed.
Athletic shoes and clogs are allowed in solid colors, mostly white, black, gray, or navy blue. No rainbow, bright colors, or prints are allowed.
Students may wear a white, black, or gray long sleeve collarless t-shirt under the blue uniform top.
Navy blue scrub jacket – with AC LVN patch. Scrub jackets are purchased from Stacy’s Uniforms and are approved by the program Faculty. Only the approved scrub jacket may be worn. Students may not wear other jackets, sweaters, or sweatshirts over the student uniform.
The Student Uniform should not include
A uniform that is too baggy or too tight.
Underwear that is visible or thong underwear.
High-top tennis shoes, Crocs (with holes), sandals, open toes, or backless shoes.
Students may not SMOKE in the student uniform at any time.
Smelling like smoke, perfume, or body odor while in the student uniform will result in a Clinical Warning, and the student will be sent home with a clinical absence.
Amarillo College School of Nursing patches, purchased from the Amarillo College Bookstore, are to be visible at all times on a student's clothing.
The patch is to be firmly attached:
to the upper left chest 4 inches from the shoulder seam on the navy blue scrub jacket.
to the left upper shoulder 3 inches from the shoulder seam on all scrub tops.
An Amarillo College picture ID name tag must be worn and visible at all times.
3. Hair, Jewelry, and Make-up:
Hair must be fashioned to prevent it from falling into patient areas.
Hair MUST be secured away from the face and groomed so that vision is not hampered.
Hair longer than collar length must be secured in a ponytail or bun to maintain hair above shoulder level.
Hair clips and headbands less than 2 cm in width may be worn. Approved colors are white, black, gray, and navy blue. Hair bows may not be worn.
Conservative hair color (not blue, purple, green, pink, bright red, or any non-natural color).
A student may wear wedding rings, watches, and one small pair of stud earrings (one in each earlobe).
Earrings should be no larger than 5 mm.
Tongue, eyebrows, nose rings or studs, or multiple earrings are prohibited and must be removed or replaced with a clear spacer. Band-Aids are not to be used to cover facial piercings.
Make-up is to be used conservatively.
Tattoos that are considered vulgar, crude, offensive, or gang-related (which shall be up to the sole discretion of the program director) to patients, visitors, and co-workers must be covered. No gang-related symbols are permitted.
No facial tattoos are permitted.
Students with non-approved tattoos may not wear “sleeves” to cover arm tattoos. A long-sleeve white, black, or gray t-shirt must be worn under the scrub top.
Fragrances should not be worn in the clinical setting.
NO GUM permitted in clinicals including SIM
Fingernails must be clean and not extend over 1/4 inch past the fingertip. It is recommended that NO nail polish may be worn due to infection risk. Clear polish is allowed if it is not chipped. Artificial/Gel and shellac nails may not be worn in the clinical setting.
*********Students are not allowed to carry med cart keys with them, and you must give medications in the presence of licensed personnel within the BON guidelines****
If you are unsure, uncomfortable, or not working with an LVN, RN, or higher-credentialed professional, you must only observe and will not be allowed to perform any skills. Performing any skills independently or without proper licensed preceptors overseeing you is against the Texas Board of Nursing and could cause failure of this clinical rotation. Please be cautious in this area.
GRADE SCALE:
A= 89.5% and 100%
B= 79.5% and less than 89.5%
C= 74.5% and less than 79.5%
D= 60% and less than 74.5%
F= 0% and less than 60%
GRADING CRITERIA:
In the course, specific details are given for clinical evaluations in the Student Clinical Performance Evaluation Tool. The grade is calculated using the following form
Clinical Performance Score
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3’s | X 15.66 |
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Clinical Warning Date: | Class 3 subtract 10 points from final grade |
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GRADING CRITERIA & INSTRUCTIONS:
All paperwork, journals, CPEC, and other assignments are due by 1700 in the corresponding area on Thursday following your Wednesday clinical rotation. (You may drop off your hard copies on Wednesday after your clinical day ends if you'd like).
Please know the main office where you will drop your paperwork off closes promptly at 1700 on Thursdays! There will be no exceptions for missing the due date or time, and we will not accept any paperwork slid under the office door; it must be in my box upside down for privacy reasons.
The entire assignment (hard copies and online journals) must be submitted by the proper time in the appropriate area to get credit for the whole week. If a partial is submitted late or nothing is submitted, the grade for the week is a zero. No makeup work is accepted.
1. The Clinical Preceptor Agreement must be signed by the nurse you worked with and turned in for the ****first two weeks only****. If the nurse informs you they have already filled it out or refuses, do not force them. Please write a note on the form and turn it in with the other forms due that week. *Due first two weeks only*
2. The Student Evaluation Form and Evaluation of Clinical Preceptor are due in the instructor’s box by the afternoon following each rotation. *Due Weekly*
3. Online journal assignments are due weekly and must be placed in the specified drop-box on Blackboard Online by 1700 the day following each rotation. If you place them in the incorrect online journal dropbox, it is a zero for that week. Please check the dates! *Due Weekly*
If all assignments are not completed or turned in by 1700 on Thursday, the student will receive a zero for the entire week. The papers and journal assignments are entered as one grade.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
The clinical schedule will be handed out during clinical orientation. For this course, the clinical is on Wednesdays. You will be at clinics for a full 8 hours. Please do not schedule any events during this time frame. Absence of any part of the clinical day will result in a full 8-hour clinical make-up.
Regular and ON-TIME attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.
The absence of any part of the clinical day will result in a full 8 hr clinical makeup on a medical-surgical rotation.
Regular attendance is necessary. The student must have 100% clinical attendance. All clinical absences are cumulative for the semester and must be made up. The max days that can be made up are two from ALL clinical courses in level two—missing more than two days in ANY or ONE clinical rotation results in failure of the clinical rotation.
Calling out sick:
If you are sick before the clinical day, email the instructor at least two hours before you report. You must also contact the assigned site to let them know you will not be attending once they are open. There will be no assignments or paperwork due, and you will make the day up on the Thursday/Friday medical surgical make-up days.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you, for any time, must leave during your clinical shift for personal reasons, approval from the instructor is mandatory. Leaving the facility/site at any time without an instructor's permission will result in a class three clinical warning or dismissal from the program. In addition, any time absent from the day will count as a full clinical absence. This is considered abandonment of patients and is against the Texas Board of Nursing rules.
******If released from the site early, you must text or call the instructor BEFORE leaving the facility parking lot for approval****. Due to Board of Nursing time requirements, your instructor may have you report to campus for the remainder of your eight hours.
CLINICAL SCHEDULE
Students will receive clinical schedules after the course is in progress. Clinicals will be on Wednesdays at various medical facilities. Times will vary depending on the clinical site.
If you are in need of additional resources, tutoring, or financial help, please visit the following website:
www.actx.edu/resources
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