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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.
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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
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 .
RNSG-1227-001 Transition to Professional Nursing
Corequisite: RNSG 1261
Content includes health promotion, expanded assessment, analysis of data, critical thinking skills and systematic problem solving process, pharmacology, interdisciplinary teamwork, communication, and applicable competencies in knowledge, judgment skills and professional values within a legal/ethical framework throughout the life span. This course lends itself to either a blocked or integrated 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
Member of the Profession:
1.Discuss an ethical-legal framework and applicable professional standards and requirements in caring for adults with advanced medical surgical health problems.
2.Describe own personal and professional development in the role of the advanced medical surgical nurse.
3.Identify activities that promote the development and practice of professional nursing as an advanced medical surgical nurse.
Provider of Patient-Centered Care:
1.Summarize the role of the professional nurse in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health of adult patients with advanced medical surgical health problems.
2.Utilize a systematic process and clinical reasoning to plan holistic patient-centered care for adult patients with advanced medical surgical health problems.
3.Explain nursing concepts specific to meeting unique psychosocial and spiritual needs of adult patients with advanced medical surgical health problems.
4.Outline the principles of health teaching in the care of adult patients with advanced medical surgical health problems.
5.Identify basic nursing and advanced nursing skills used in the care of adult patients with advanced medical surgical health problems.
6.Discuss compassionate behaviors and appropriate communication skills used in the care of diverse adult patients with advanced medical surgical health problems.
7.Identify community resources in meeting the needs of adult patients with advanced medical surgical health problems.
Patient Safety Advocate:
1.Analyze evidence-based practice data with patient-centered data to promote safety and quality in care of the advanced medical surgical patient.
2.Identify governmental and organizational requirements and professional standards and requirements to patient safety situations on medical surgical units.
Member of the Healthcare Team:
1.Describe strategies to effectively work with other disciplines to provide holistic patient-centered care to adult patients with advanced medical surgical health problems.
2.Discuss appropriate communication skills with other health care team members in writing, verbally, non-verbally and electronically in the care of adult patients with advanced medical surgical health problems.
3.Evaluate information systems and technology in the efficient management of holistic patient-centered care for adult patients with advanced medical surgical health problems.
4.Summarize the professional nursing role within the health care team in the provision of care to adult patients with advanced medical surgical health problems.
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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".
See the A.D.N. Student Handbook, Professional Conduct,
The following criteria will be used to determine your grade:
Assignments (including but not limited to case studies, discussion board activities, and ATI assignments) will not be accepted after the due date for credit. Any assignment not submitted by the due date will be given a grade of zero.
Tests and Make-Up Tests
Tests are computerized and will be taken in the nursing testing center. Tests will begin on time; if students are late, they will not be allowed to enter and test. 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. Cheating in any form will not be tolerated and may result in course failure. Measures are taken to avoid the opportunity of cheating:
It is the responsibility of the student to schedule the make-up test. Failure to schedule the make-up exam within one week may result in a grade of 0. Make-up exams may result in a deduction of 10 points (this will be at the instructor's discretion). Failure to notify the instructor prior to a missed exam may result in a grade of 0 for that exam.
Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI)
PRACTICE ASSESSMENTS:
ATI assessments will be done throughout the semester. Each student is required to achieve a 90% or better to have successfully mastered the content area.
ATI assessments must be completed to a 90% at least once on each assignment by the date scheduled by the instructor. Failure to complete ATI requirement for proctored exams will result in a 10-point deduction from the ATI exam conversion grade.
ATI EXAMS:
ATI proctored exams will be completed throughout the semester. Each student must achieve a Level II or Level III score to have successfully mastered the content area.
All students will be required to complete the focused review based on the results of these assessments.
The Focused Review must be completed by the due date listed on the respective course calendar(s) in which the student is enrolled. If the focused review is not completed, then the student will not be allowed to sit for the Final Exam and will receive a grade of zero (0) for the Final Exam. Please see the ATI grading and focused review requirement table below:
ATI GRADING TABLE/Focused Review Time:
|
Level |
Conversion Score (%) |
Focused Review Time |
|
Level 3 |
100 |
1 hour |
|
Level 2 |
88 |
2 hours |
|
Level 1 |
75 |
3 hours |
|
Below Level 1 |
65 |
4 hours |
ATI Grading:
Level 3= 100
Level 2= 88
Level 1= 75
Below Level 1= 65
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. Students must attend at least 100% of lecture and 100% of lab. If a student must be absent, he or she will need to contact the instructor prior to class or clinical.
Week 1: Unit 1
Week 2: Unit 2
Week 3: Unit 2
Week 4: Unit 2
Week 5: Unit 2
Week 6: ATI Pharmacology Exam
Week 7: Unit 2 Exam
Week 8: ATI Fundamentals Exam
Week 9: Unit 3
Week 10: Unit 3
Week 11: Unit 3
Week 12: Unit 4
Week 13: Unit 3 Exam
Week 14: Unit 5
Week 15: ATI Pharmacology
Week 16: ATI Fundamentals
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