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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.
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 .
RNSG-1248-002 Concepts of Clinical Decision Making II
Prerequisites: RNSG 1247, RNSG 1151 and RNSG 2101 Corequisite: RNSG 2261
Integration of previous knowledge and skills into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team and member of the profession. Emphasis on clinical decision-making for clients in medical-surgical settings experiencing health problems involving gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine and metabolic disorders, reproductive and sexual disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, eye-ear-nose-throat disorders and integumentary disorders. Discussion of knowledge, judgment, skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.
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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.
(2 sem hrs; 2 lec, 1 lab)
On Campus Course
Required Textbooks and Online Resources:
Required Supplies:
Computer Requirements:
Clinical requirement- Mobile Device with Webcam, Maximum size 10 inch |
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System Requirements |
Minimum |
Recommended |
Operating System |
Windows 7, 8, or 10 Mac OSX 10.6, 10.7, 10.8, or 10.9 |
Windows 10 Mac OSX 10.7, 10.8, or 10.9 |
Processor |
1 GHz processor |
2 GHz or faster processor |
Memory |
2 GB of RAM |
4 GB of RAM or higher |
Monitor Resolution |
1024 x 768 |
1024 x 768 or higher |
Free Hard Disk Space |
32 GB of free disk space |
64 GB or higher of free space |
Internet Connection |
Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection with a consistent minimum speed of 1.5 Mbps. |
Broadband (high-speed) Internet connection with a speed of 4 Mbps or higher |
Internet Browser** |
Respondus Lockdown Browser and IE8, IE9, Safari 4+, Chrome or Firefox |
Respondus Lockdown Browser and Firefox |
Java |
Java is required to use Blackboard. Download Java. |
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Macromedia Flash Player |
Flash is required to play videos within the Blackboard system. Download Flash |
Student Performance:
The student will utilize critical thinking and a systematic problem-solving process as a framework for providing care for patients in structured healthcare settings, and integrate the roles of the associate degree nursing student in the provision of care for patients and families.
COURSE OUTCOMES:
MEMBER OF THE PROFESSION:
PROVIDER OF PATIENT-CENTERED CARE:
PATIENT SAFETY ADVOCATE:
MEMBER OF THE HEALTHCARE TEAM:
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:
The following criteria will be used to determine the course grade:
*Mandatory Tutoring for Failed Exams are as follows:
*Remediation Hours for Evolve Specialty Exam are required as follows:
Score |
Minimal Number of Packets |
Remediation Time |
900 or higher |
2 |
1 hour |
899-850 |
4 |
2 hours |
849-800 |
6 |
3 hours |
799-750 |
8 |
4 hours |
749-700 |
10 |
5 hours |
699 or below |
12 |
6 hours |
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Students must attend 90% of class meetings. This means 90% of the total number of hours that is allotted to this class.
Course Calendar:
Summary of Modules:
Module 1: Care of the client with Musculoskeletal Disorders
Required Readings:
Module
Module II: Care of clients with Gastrointestinal Disorders
Required Readings:
Module II exam – 8th week of class
Module III: Care of the client with Hepatic and Biliary Disorders and End-of-Life Care
Required Reading:
Module III exam - 11th week of class
Module IV: Care of the clients with Endocrine and Rheumatic Disorders
Required Readings:
Module IV exam - 14th week of the course
Evolve Specialty Exam – 15th week of the course
Final Exam – 16th week of the course
Academic Grievances
A student who has a grievance concerning an academic course in which he or she is enrolled should utilize the chain of communication in the following order:
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