trdaniels@actx.edu
806-356-3694 Office
Jones Hall 273
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 1:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday (Washington Campus and Community Clinical)
Thursday 9:00 to 3:00
Friday 9:00 to 1:00
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 .
VNSG-1230-001 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 2160, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1361, VNSG 2161, VNSG 1409, VNSG 1410 and VNSG 2163
Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. Emphasis on the bio-psycho-socio-cultural needs of the family during the phases of pregnancy, childbirth and the neonatal period including abnormal conditions.
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.
(2 sem hrs; 2 lec, 1 lab)
Hybrid
Hatfield, N. T., & Kinchelor, C. A. (2018). Introductory maternity & pediatric nursing (4th ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer. With PrepU code
Textbook, paper, pen/pencil, laptop computer or tablet, printed level two calendar, printed lab sheet for this course.
1. Analyze historical highlights of maternal/newborn care and current trends.
2. Explore the impact of childbearing experiences on the individual and the family in relation to psychosocial, religious, and cultural concepts.
3. Implement principles and concepts from biological and social sciences necessary to plan family centered nursing care.
4. Implement and follow caring, safe, and ethical nursing standards in providing care for patients and families.
5. Utilize the problem solving approach in planning health care of the childbearing family during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period.
6. Develop interpersonal relationships utilizing communication skills with mother, infant, and family.
7. Assist families to understand and/or cope wit development and situational crises which occur during childbirth, newborn period and subsequent stages of growth and development.
8. Use evidence based nursing practice standards as a guide for promoting optimal health outcomes for maternal and newborn patients.
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".
Each student will adhere to the Amarillo College Student Handbook Policies and Procedures, the Amarillo College VN Honor Code Policy, 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.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, not only in interaction with patients, but also with peers, faculty, and staff. Students represent the Department of Nursing and the nursing profession; thus, students assume responsibilities toward society. These responsibilities are delineated in the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses Practice Standards and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, 2015. The statements of the code and their interpretation provide guidance for nurses’ behavior in relation to carrying out nursing responsibilities within the framework of ethical decision-making.
Grading Criteria:
Grade Scale:
A=100-90 B=89-80 C=79-75 D=74-60 F=Below 60
A final grade of 75 or higher is required to pass this course. The following will be used to determine your grade:
3 Unit Exams each 20% each for a total of 60%
Final 20%
ATI OB Exam - 10%
Prep U –5%
Assignments & ATI- 5%
ATI Test will be graded as follows:
Level 3 scores 100
Level 2 scores 80
Level 1 scores 60
Below Level 1 scores 40
Late assignments, including lab assignments, will result in failure to meet course requirements. It is the students’ professional responsibility to turn in work on time.
TESTING
Tests are computerized and will be taken in the nursing testing center and are multiple-choice questions. Cell phones and smartwatches are not allowed in the testing center. When entering the testing center do so quietly and respectfully, after the test you cannot linger in or near the testing center. Also, students should never discuss the test, test questions, or otherwise with each other. This is a violation of Amarillo College and is considered cheating.
MISSED EXAMS:
If an exam is missed, the student must schedule the exam with the instructor and it must be done within one week of the scheduled exam. Make-up tests may be essay/short answer questions. Make-up exams may result in a deduction of 10 points (this will be at the discretion of the instructor). Failure to notify the instructor in advance of missing an exam may result in a grade of 0 for that exam.
ASSESSMENT TECHNOLOGIES INSTITUTE ATI
ATI assessments will be done throughout the semester. ATI assessment content can be studied using ATI Content Mastery Series Review Module PN Maternal Newborn Nursing, along with assigned practice quizzes in ATI.
Each student is required to achieve a Level II or Level III score in order to have successfully mastered the content area. Students who score Level I or below Level I will remediate for two hours in ATI for the prescribed content.
Students who do not remediate as directed may receive an incomplete grade for the course.
ATI Grade Scale:
Levels are determined by ATI and are set according to each individual ATI assessment in comparison with the national mean. (Example: 67% on one test may equal level 2, and 67% on a different exam may equal level 1 on another) These levels are determined by Assessment Technology Institute (ATI)
Your gradebook will reflect the following grades for each level in this course:
Level 3= 100%
Level 2= 80%
Level 1= 60%
Below-Level 1= 40%
ATI and PrepU Online Testing Programs
BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS/CLASSROOM GROUND RULES
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 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. Cell phones should be out of eyesight and off of desktops during lectures. 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 (phones) 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.
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. Cell phones should be out of eyesight and off of desktops during lectures. 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 (phones) 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.
REQUIRED LAB TIME
Students are expected to complete an additional 16 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. Please use the provided lab sheet to document the required time spent in PrepU/ATI and turn it in by the due date. Students are required to turn in the lab timesheet to complete this course.
If a student encounters problems with PrepU or ATI while using the software, they must call ATI or PrepU and talk with the helpdesk and get a trouble ticket number. Some problems can be fixed by using a laptop or tablet instead of a cell phone when working with these programs.
The student is responsible for emailing their instructor (before the due dates) the trouble ticket number and explaining the problem they are having when trying to complete the assignments.
TENTATIVE COURSE SCHEDULE
Students will receive a class calendar of events on the first day of class. The schedule is subject to change. Students are required to be in class, lab, or clinical 8 hours per day.
Tutoring is an organized learning experience in which one person serves as a teacher and a student is a 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 a 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.
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 their critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills and test-taking techniques.
The classroom instructor will issue a Required Tutoring Prescription to a student when they do not achieve a minimum score of at least 75% on a unit/or module exam via email or on paper. If on paper the original is maintained by the instructor and the duplicate (yellow copy) is given to the student. The tutor will sign the yellow copy when tutoring is completed and given to the student. The student will give this copy back to the instructor after completion.
If the prescription is sent via email, the student will use CHROME as your browser, log in 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).
Log in 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 to your instructor.
Week 1- Orientation to class, syllabus discussion, and Ch 3: Structure and Function of the Reproductive System Ch 4:Special Issues of Women's Health Care and Reproduction Ch 5: Fetal Development Ch 6: Maternal Adaptation during Pregnancy
Week 2 - Ch 7: Prenatal Care Ch 8: The Labor Process Test 1
Week 3 - Ch 9: Pain Management During Labor and Birth Ch 10: Nursing Care During Labor and Birth Ch 11: Assisted Delivery and Cesarean Birth Ch 12: The Postpartum Woman, Ch 13: Nursing Care of Newborn Transition -Ch 14: Nursing Care of the Normal Newborn
Week 4 -Test 2 Ch 15: Newborn Nutrition Ch 16:Pregnancy at Risk: Conditions that Complicate Pregnancy Ch 17: Pregnancy at Risk: Pregnancy-Related Complications
Week 5 –Test 3 Ch 18: Labor at Risk Ch 19: Postpartum Woman at Risk Ch 20:The Newborn at Risk: Gestational and Acquired Disorders Ch 21: The Newborn at Risk: Congenital Disorders
Week 6 – Final, ATI Final
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. Students should check ACs email and blackboard for announcements at least twice a day.
When contacting the Instructor via email please use the below format:
How to send a professional email: It is important when sending email communications to treat them as if you are handwritten correspondence.
You should open with the name of the person you are sending it to such as (Dear Mrs. D, Hello Mrs. Daniels, Mrs. Daniels). Then write the body of your email checking your spelling and punctuation. Finally, close the email with (Best, Thank you, Regards, Sincerely,) and your name.
Do not use ALL CAPS unless you are putting emphasis on a word. This is perceived as screaming at the receiver.
A one-sentence email correspondence sent from your phone is not professional now, nor in your future career. We will work together in this course to build your soft skills for communication for future employers and the healthcare field in general.
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.
|
Academic Success Lab
Building B, room 112
806-356-3651
|
Student Support Services
Building A, room 205
806-354-6086
|
Tutoring Center
Building D, 806-354-6020
|
01/11/22 10:17 AM
01/11/22 10:43 AM