Clinical - Transition Concepts Syllabus for 2025-2026
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AI Statement

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. The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor.

Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Reporting

Amarillo College prohibits discrimination and harassment based on sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking, under Title IX and Texas Education Code §51.253–255. Faculty and staff are mandatory reporters and must share any related concerns with the Title IX Coordinator at titleix@actx.edu. Reports and additional information are available at https://www.actx.edu/hr/title-ixtitle-ix. Confidential counseling and advocacy services are available through the Counseling Center and Advocacy & Resource Center.

Recording Policy

Disability Statement

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 Web Accessibility Policy Statement

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.

Statement for Mental Health and Advocacy & Resource Center:

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

Amarillo College Tutoring for Success Policy:

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.

Administrative Drop Policy

Students who do not attend class on or prior to the census date will be administratively dropped. Effective Fall, 2016

Student Withdrawal Procedures

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.

Privacy Statement

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 .

Course

RNSG-2261-001 Clinical - Transition Concepts

Prerequisites

Corequisite: RNSG 1248

Course Description

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills and concepts to clients on medical surgical units. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional.

Student Resources Student Resources Website

Department Expectations

Occupational License Disclaimer

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.

Hours

(2 sem hrs; 6 clinical)

Class Type

Clinical

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

REQUIRED:

A Lab Handbook

A current Drug Guide (will be provided with your ATI budle)

Clinical Paperwork (located in Black Board)

SUGGESTED:

A Nursing Care Plan book

Supplies

• Student Uniform - Royal Blue Scrub Top, Pant, & Jacket 

• Nursing Patches for Uniform  (available for purchase at the AC bookstore)

• Folder

• Multi-color Pen 

• Clipboard (folding clipboards are allowed and encouraged)

• Pen light

• Stethoscope

• AC Nursing Student Badge

• Analog watch with a second hand

• Positive Attitude

Student Performance

SLO #1 Practice Nursing within a legal and ethical framework

SLO #2 Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning to promote, maintain, and restore the health of patients and their families within communities across the developmental lifespan.

SLO #3 Students will utilize evidence-based data to reduce patient risks and promote a safe and quality patient-care environment

SLO #4 Students collaborate with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health-care team to promote and provide quality, holistic patient-centered care.

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Log in using the AC Connect Portal

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".

Expected Student Behavior

Students are to be prepared for the clinical setting with the appropriate supplies and materials.

Each student will adhere to the student handbook policies and procedures, the Amarillo College Nursing 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 are not permitted to use their cell phone in clinical areas while on duty for personal calls (incoming or outgoing.) 

In addition, you must silence your phone since it can disturb patients and staff. 

Texting is also not permitted during the clinical day except during lunch/breaks.

DO NOT use your cell phone while walking the halls to or from break. 

Furthermore, smart watches are not permitted in the patient care areas.  

Please refrain from using your phone until you have sat down for your break.  

Failure to comply with cell phone policy may result in a clinical warning and failure of the course.  

AC and the facility are not responsible for lost or stolen items. 

 When in the role of a student in any clinical setting, the student is to be professional in appearance. 

Student uniforms must be worn in the Skills Hub & HSSC during ALL skills and Simulation times.

Students are prohibited 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. 

Additional AI Statement:

Students may engage with AI tools to enhance learning, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making at times. 

The use of Generative Artificial Intelligence on specific assignments is at the discretion of the instructor. 

AI resources may be used by your Instructor to supplement instruction, generate study materials, practice clinical reasoning, and clarify concepts.

All work submitted for grading must be the student's own original work. Using AI (such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or similar tools) to write, generate, or complete any portion of an assignment is considered collusion, unless specific instructor permission/guidance is explicitly provided.

Unauthorized AI use will be addressed according to the academic dishonesty procedures outlined in the Student Handbook.

Students may NOT use AI in the classroom or on course work unless approved by the Instructor. Wearable devices like meta glasses are NOT allowed. 

Grading Criteria

 A = 90-100

B = 80-89

C = 79-75

D = <75 --> Course Failure 

A final grade of 75 is required to pass the course.

The following will be used to determine your grade:

WBLE- 100% (Includes: Head to Toe & Medication Administration Check-offs, Documentation (EHR & Paper), Simulation, & Project Presentation)

GRADING CRITERIA: 

Rubrics will be utilized to evaluate student performance. 

Clinical warnings will be given prior to failure to promote student success. 

Attendance

Regular and ON TIME attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement.

100% clinical attendance is required.

The maximum days you can miss (absences) is two days.  

All absences must be made up by the end of the semester to continue on in the program. 

If you leave during your clinical shift, this will count as a clinical absence. 

Students are required to produce appropriate documentation of illness, injury, accident etc. that caused the absence. 

Any student that leaves the clinical site without permission will fail the course. This is considered abandonment of patients and falls under the TXBON rule 15.6 A nurse's duty to a patient.

If you need to call in sick, please do so 2 hours before your scheduled arrival time.  Follow the protocols set forth by your clinical instructor.  If you are late and the clinical group has already left the meeting point you will be counted absent for the day. 

Any absence without notification BEFORE the scheduled clinical begins will result in a corrective action for rule violation (i.e. a clinical warning) resulting in point deduction from the overall grade. 

Please note: corrective action write-up for rule violations and poor performance are placed in the students file and follow them throughout the program.  

Students that are not in compliance with the dress code and required supplies to the clinical site are sent home for the day.  Students must make-up the absence, and will also receive a corrective action write-up with point deductions.

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I look forward to helping you elevate your clinical skills and reach your student learning outcomes!