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VNSG-1409-001 Nursing in Health and Illness II
Prequisites: BIOL 2401, HITT 1305, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1231, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1138 and VNSG 1260 Corequisites: VNSG 1230, VNSG 2160, VNSG 1234, VNSG 2161, VNSG 1361, VNSG 1410 and VNSG 2163
Introduction to common health problems of the adult requiring medical and surgical interventions.
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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.
(4 sem hr; 3 lec, 4 lab)
On Campus Course
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
Timby, B. K., & Smith, N. E. (2018). Introductory medical-surgical nursing (12th ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer.
Course Manual for VNSG 1409
Supplies obtained in Level 1
COURSE CONCEPTS AND OBJECTIVES
COURSE CONCEPTS
1. Adaptation
2. Basic Human Needs
3. Communication
4. Critical Thinking
5. Cultural Diversity
6. Developmental Life Continuum
7. Health Maintenance
8. Health Promotion
9. Health Restoration
10. Research
11. Resource Management
12. Skill Acquisition
COURSE OBJECTIVES
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If you are an active staff or faculty member according to Human Resources, use "Exchange". All other students, use "AC Connect (Google) Email".
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.
Student behavior should not be distracting to other students. Please turn off your cell phones before class starts and leave them off. 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 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 instructors permission.
Minor children and pets are not permitted to remain unattended on campus or to attend classes with students per the AC student handbook.
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 HIPPA. Any violation of these policies and procedures may result in failure of the course and possible dismissal from the program.
GRADE SCALE:
REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS:
A final grade of 75 is required to pass the course. The following will be used to determine your grade:
Exams: 20% each (Respiratory, Neuro, Endocrine, Final)
PrepU Assignments: 5%
ATI Assignments: 5%
ATI Management Exam: 10%
It is required that a student who fails an exam make an appointment with the instructor to review the exam and spends at least one hour in tutoring.
TESTS AND MAKEUP TESTS
Tests are computerized and will be taken in the nursing testing center and are multiple choice questions. Cell phones and smart watches are not allowed in the testing center. If the 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 instructor of a missed exam may result in a grade of 0 for that exam.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement and mandated hours are required by the Texas State Board of Nursing. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. 90% attendance of classroom lecture is required. Classroom content is 48 hours which will only allow a student to miss 4.8 hours of classroom content. Attendance contracts will be given to students who miss class. If more than 4.8 hours of classroom content is missed, students will receive a deduction of 5 points on the upcoming exam and potential failure for the course.
LAB TIME: You will be required to have 64 hours of lab time. Lab time will consist of PrepU and ATI time only.
Class schedule is provided on the first day of class and can be found posted in Blackboard.
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www.actx.edu/resources
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