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AssociateDegreeNursingProgramColemanCollegeforHealthSciences

CourseLevel-Advanced

NationalCouncilLicensurePreparationRNSG2130Fall2016

CRN18495,18496,19558,19559

Location:ColemanCampus

Rm#368onTuesdays,366onWednesday3p-4p,368onWednesday4p-5pTimes:12.00pm-01.00pm&01.00pm-02.00pmTuesdays03.00pm-04.00pm&04.00pm-05.00pmWednesdays

CourseSemesterCreditHours–1.016ContactHours

CourseLength–16weeksTypeofInstruction–Webenhanced

InstructorsContactInformationCharletJose,MSN,RN,OCNOfficeSuite326,Room#323Officephone:(713)718-7232ColemanCampusEmail:charlet.jose@hccs.eduOfficeHours:AspostedPenelopeWilliams,EdD,MSN,RNSuite359,Office#356Officephone:(713)718-7341ColemanCampusEmail:penelope.williams@hccs.eduOfficeHours:AspostedPleasefeelfreetocontactyourinstructoratanytimeconcerninganyproblemsthatyouareexperiencinginthiscourse.Youdonotneedtowaituntilyouhavereceivedapoorgradebeforeaskingassistance.Yourperformanceinthisclassisveryimportanttoyourinstructor.Theinstructorsareavailabletohearyourconcernsanddiscusscoursetopics.Feelfreetocontacttheinstructorbyphoneoremail.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION Review of concepts required for licensure examination and entry into the practice of Professional Nursing. This includes application of National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) test plan, assessment of knowledge deficit, and remediation. This course lends itself to being a block or integrated approach. This course is a Web-Enhanced course and will include classroom interaction and the utilization of an online learning management system. PRE-REQUISITES

RNSG 1341 Common Concepts of Adult Health, RNSG 2360 Clinical, RNSG 1160 Clinical, RNSG 1251 Care of Childbearing Family, RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing, RNSG 2160 Clinical

CO-REQUISITES

RNSG 2221 Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management, RNSG 2361 Clinical, RNSG 1343 Complex Concepts of Adult Health, RNSG 1144 Nursing Skills II

RNSG 2130, capstone course for the ADN program, must be taken as one of the final courses for the program.

ProgramStudentLearningOutcomes

Upon Graduation the student will be able to: 1. Communicateeffectivelywithpatients,families,andmembersofthehealthcareteam.2. Utilizeasystematicproblem-solvingapproachincaringforpatientswithcommonandcomplex

needs3. DemonstrateappropriateentrylevelAssociateDegreeNursingProgramdidacticcompetenciesto

passtheNCLEXlicensureexam4. DemonstratesafeentrylevelnursingpracticeasdefinedinthefourrolesoftheDifferentiated

EssentialCompetenciesofGraduateofTexasNursingPrograms.

CourseStudentLearningOutcomes

1. Applycognitiveknowledgeinthesuccessfulcompletionoftheexitexams.2. Applyacognitiveknowledge(i.e.analysis,evaluation,synthesis)inthesuccessfulcompletionof

definedcontentoftheNCLEX-RNExam.3. Providepatient-centeredholisticnursingcareusingevidence-basedoutcomesandthenursing

processinaculturallycongruentmanner,collaboratingwithco-membersofthehealthcareteam.4. Establishcontinuedcompetencyofcriticalthinkinginasystematic,problem-solvingprocessin

providingpatient-centeredholisticnursingcare5. Identifythelegalandethicalparametersofprofessionalnursingpractice.

LearningObjectives

1.1) Identifyweaknessinnursingcontent1.2) Participateincustomizedremediationplanstoimproveknowledgedeficit

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2.1) UtilizeavailableresourcesintakingtheNCLEX-RNTest2.2) Identifytest-takingstrategiestoutilizewhiletakingtheNationalCouncilLicensure

ExaminationfortheRegisteredNurse3.1) Demonstratetheabilitytocriticallythink,considerthemultipleneedsofthepatientsand

prioritizecare3.2) Identifyhealthpromotionneedsfordiverseclientsacrossthelifespan4.1) Demonstrateknowledgeinusingevidence-basedoutcomesandthenursingprocessina

culturallycongruentmanner,collaboratingwithco-membersofthehealthcareteam.4.2) Actasapatientsafetyadvocateinordertoprovideaphysicallyandpsychologicallysafe

environmentandestablishingcompassionate,caring,andtherapeuticrelationships.4.3) Servetoenhancehealthcareaccessforthepatientandfamilyandfostercontinuityofhealthcare

promotion

5.1) DiscussthelegalandethicalparametersofprofessionalnursingpracticeincludingtheNursingPracticeAct.

5.2) Respecttherightsofpatientsandencouragethepatientstoparticipateinmakingappropriateclinicaldecisions.

5.3) Demonstrateprofessionalnursingresponsibilityasaregisterednurseandaccountabilityforqualitynursingcare,andadherencetoethicalandlegalstandardsofnursingpractice.

DifferentiatedEssentialCompetencies(DEC’S)

MemberoftheProfession

• Participateinactivitiesthatpromotethedevelopmentandpracticeofprofessionalnursing.

ProviderofPatientCare• Determinethephysicalandmentalhealthstatus,needs,andpreferencesofculturally,

ethnically,andsociallydiversepatientsandtheirfamiliesbaseduponinterpretationofcomprehensivehealthassessmentfindingscomparedwithevidence-basedhealthdataderivedfromthediplomaorassociatedegreenursingprogramofstudy.

PatientSafetyAdvocate• DemonstrateknowledgeoftheTexasNursingPracticeAct(NPA)andtheTexasBoardof

NursingRulesthatemphasizesafety,aswellasallfederal,state,andlocalgovernmentandaccreditationorganizationsafetyrequirementsandstandards.

• ComplywithmandatoryreportingrequirementsoftheTexasNPA.MemberoftheHealthCareTeam

• Communicateandmanageinformationusingtechnologytosupportdecision-makingtoimprovepatientcare.

QSENCompetenciesUsingtheinstituteofMedicine(2003)competenciesfornursing,QSENfacultyhavedefinedpre-licensureandgraduatequalityandsafetycompetenciesfornursingandproposedtargetsfortheknowledge,skills,andattitudestobedevelopedinnursingpre-licensureprogramsforeachcompetencyasfollows:

• Patientcenteredcare• TeamworkandCollaboration• EvidenceBasedPractice• Qualityimprovement

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• Safety• Informatics

QSENpursuesstrategiestobuildwillanddevelopeffectiveteachingapproachestoassurethatfuturegraduatesdevelopcompetenciesinpatient-centeredcare,teamworkandcollaboration,evidence-basedpractice,qualityimprovement,safety,andinformatics.http://qsen.org/competenciesSCANSorCoreCurriculumStatementandOtherStandardsThe Secretary's Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) was appointed by the Secretary of Labor to determine the skills our young people need to succeed in the world of work. The Commission's fundamental purpose is to encourage a high-performance economy characterized by high-skill, high-wage employment. The primary objective is to help teachers understand how curriculum and instruction must change to enable students to develop those high performance skills needed to succeed in the high performance workplace. SCANS have focused on one important aspect of schooling: what they called "learning a living" system. In 1991, they issued their initial report, What Work Requires of Schools. As outlined in that report, a high-performance workplace requires workers who have a solid foundation in the basic literacy and computational skills, in the thinking skills necessary to put knowledge to work, and in the personal qualities that make workers dedicated and trustworthy. High-performance workplaces also require other competencies: the ability to manage resources, to work amicably and productively with others. UseInformationSkills/AcquireinformationA. Acquires and Evaluates Information B. Organizes and Maintains Information C. Interprets and Communicates Information D. Uses Computers to Process Information OrganizeInformationAbletoassignacquireddatatocorrectcategorieswithinthenursingprocess:

a. PracticeExamsb. HesiSpecialtyExamsc. HESIExitExams

EnhanceBasicSkillsReads, writes, performs arithmetic and mathematical operations, listens and speaks A. Reading--locates, understands, and interprets written information in prose and in documents such as manuals, graphs, and schedules B. Writing--communicates thoughts, ideas, information, and messages in writing; and creates documents such as letters, directions, manuals, reports, graphs, and flow charts C. Arithmetic/Mathematics--performs basic computations and approaches practical problems by choosing appropriately from a variety of mathematical techniques D. Listening--receives, attends to, interprets, and responds to verbal messages and other cues E. Speaking--organizes ideas and communicates orally

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ClassScheduleCourseCalendar(AlsoAvailableviaEagleOnline)isreviewedduringcourseorientation.Changesaresometimesnecessaryandwillbeannouncedinclassand/orviaEagleOnline.

16weeksCourseCalendar

Week910/17/16–10/23/16

HURSTREVIEW–3DaysOct20,21,22.

AsperHESIModule

Week1010/24/16–10/30/16

Module9–MonitoringHealthProblemsModule10PhysiologicalHealthProblemsRemediation

AsperHESIModule

Date PracticeModule/Assignment TestQuestions

Week18/22/16–8/28/16

CourseOrientation/Syllabus/CourseCalendarNCLEXTestPlan-NCSBNWebsiteIntroductiontoNCLEX-RNTBONNCLEX-RNRequirements

NA

Week28/29/16–9/04/16

Pre-Test(Assessment)ExamReviewTest-TakingStrategies–SuccessCoach

AsperHESIModule

Week39/5/16–9/11/16

Module1–DevelopmentalStagesandTransitionsModule2–HealthPromotionandDiseasePreventionRemediation

AsperHESIModule

Week49/12/16–9/18/16

SpecialtyExam1-FoundationWed – 9/14/16 1p-3p ReviewSpecialtyExam/Remediation

AsperHESIexam

Week59/19/16–9/25/16

Module3–MentalHealthConceptsModule4–PsychosocialAlterationsRemediationClassbyEvolveRep

AsperHESIModule

Week69/26/16–10/02/16

Module5–ManagementofCareModule6–BasicCareandComfortRemediation

AsperHESIModule

Week710/03/16–10/09/16

Module7–SafetyandInfectionControlModule8–PharmacologyandIntravenousTherapiesRemediation

AsperHESIModule

Week810/10/16–10/16/16

Specialty Exam 2 - Pharmacology Wed – 10/12/16 1p-3p Remediation and specialty exam Review

AsperHESIexam

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Week1110/31/16–11/06/16

HESIEXITEXAM#1Wed – 11/02/16 12.30p-4.30p

AsperHESIExam

Week1211/07/16–11/13/16

ExamReviewRemediationPracticetests

AsperHESIModule

Week1311/14/16–11/20/16

CrossingtheFinishLinePracticeTestsComprehensiveExamOnline

AsperHESIModule

Week1411/21/16–11/27/16

RemediationPracticetests

AsperHESIModule

Week1511/28/16–12/04/16

HESIEXITEXAM#2Wed–11/30/1612.30p-4.30p

AsperHESIExam

Week1612/05/16–12/11/16

FinalEvaluation NA

InstructionalMethods1. ClassroomInstruction/Discussions2. ComputerAssistedInstruction3. PracticeModulesonline4. Remediationwithfaculty

StudentAssignmentsPracticeModulesinHESI/SaundersOnlineReviewCourse ID: 154454_cjose23_1001StudentAssessmentProgress assessment and grading will be used to evaluate satisfactory performance in this course. A Pre-Test (assessment test) will be given on the second week of the course to evaluate baseline competency and knowledge. However, this grade will not be counted towards the final course grade. 1. Specialty Exam 1: 20% Specialty exam 1 will be administered as scheduled in the calendar, which will be 20% of the total grade for the course. A non-conversion score will be utilized to evaluate student’s grades for the specialty exams. 2. Specialty Exam 2: 20% Specialty exam 2 will be administered as scheduled in the calendar, which will be 20% of the total grade for the course. A non-conversion score will be utilized to evaluate student’s grades for the specialty exams. 3. Modules: 20% The student will be required to complete each module of the HESI Saunders Online Review, which includes, but not limited to pre-test, post-test, case studies, practice tests, and a comprehensive exam. Each online module exam will provide students with remediation that they will be required to complete. The Pre-Test is mandatory as a comprehensive assessment exam and students will complete the study calendar, which will

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provide an individualized study plan for completion of required modules. Students will provide evidence of completion on the dates assigned by the instructor. The online activities will be monitored by the instructors and appropriate feedback will be given to the student(s). The average of the grades on the modules will be tabulated for 20% of the course grade.

4. Standardized Hesi Exit Exam: 40% A non-conversion score of less than 900 will require successful completion of online HESI remediation. Second Exit Exam is not mandatory if first Exit Exam non-conversion score is 900 or greater; if second Exit Exam is taken, the highest of the two scores will be used toward 40% of course grade. Only two Exit Exams will be provided. HESI Grading Scale for Hesi Exit and Specialty Exams Score Grade > 1200 100 1101 – 1200 95 1000 - 1100 90 950 - 999 85 900 – 949 80 850 – 899 75 800 – 849 70 750 – 799 65 < 750 60

5. HurstReviewattendanceismandatory.Studentsarerequiredtoattenda3dayslivereviewprovidedintheprogram.

Exams/Assignments1.SpecialtyExam120%2.SpecialtyExam220%3.Modules 20%4.StandardizedHesiExitExam40%NCLEX-RNTestPlanhttps://www.ncsbn.org/RN_Test_Plan_2016_Final.pdfClientNeeds

PercentageofItemsfromEachCategory/Subcategory

SafeandEffectiveCareEnvironment • ManagementofCare

17-23%

• SafetyandInfectionControl

9-15%

HealthPromotionandMaintenance

6-12%

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PsychosocialIntegrity 6-12%

PhysiologicalIntegrity

• BasicCareandComfort

6-12%

• PharmacologicalandParenteralTherapies

12-18%

• ReductionofRiskPotential

9-15%

• PhysiologicalAdaptation 11-17%

Instructor’sRequirementsAsyourinstructor,itismyresponsibilityto:

• Providethegradingscaleanddetailedgradingformulaexplaininghowstudentgradesaretobederived

• Facilitateaneffectivelearningenvironment• Descriptionofanyspecialprojectsorassignments• Informstudentsofpoliciessuchasattendance,withdrawal,tardinessandmakeup

procedures• Providethecourseoutlineandclasscalendarwhichwillincludeadescriptionofany

specialprojectsorassignments• Arrangetomeetwithindividualstudentsbeforeandafterclassasneeded

Tobesuccessfulinthisclass,itisthestudent’sresponsibilityto:

• Readandcomprehendthetextbook• ParticipateandcompletepracticeModulesandExams• Askforhelpwhenthereisaquestionorproblem• Completethecoursewitha75%passingscore

ProgramRequirements

a) STUDENTNEEDS“C”(75%ORGREATER)TOSUCCESSFULLYCOMPLETETHISCOURSE.b) GradingCriteria

SCALE:A= 90-100B= 80-89C= 75-79D= 60-74F= Below60

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Ifastudenthasadisabilityorneedsinstructionalaccommodationduetoadisability,pleasemeetwiththeinstructoratthebeginningofthecourse.Documentationmustbeprovidedatthistimewithanofficialletterofaccommodation.

PREGNANCY A pregnant student must submit written documentation from her physician that, medically, she can continue participating in classroom and clinical activities. In the event that the student is pregnant while enrolled in the ADN program, documentation must be submitted from the health care provider that states that the student’s health status will not be in jeopardy from enrollment in the program. Although faculty will attempt to make clinical assignments to avoid potentially hazardous situations, it remains the student’s responsibility to maintain her own wellness and demonstrate responsible behavior with respect to her fetus. HCC Coleman College assumes no responsibility for problems or exposures that occur during pregnancy or delivery. Faculty will not limit how long the pregnant student may be enrolled provided it is understood that the student is expected to meet the same standards of clinical and classroom performance as are all students enrolled in the ADN program.

Remediation,TestingProtocol,andComputerBasedTesting

A.RemediationPolicyandProcedure:Policy: Remediation will be available to any student enrolled in RNSG 2130 who expresses the need for this service, and who are experiencing difficulties with the course work, and course requirements. Mandatory remediation will be given based on the following:

• Failure to successfully pass the specialty exam (non-conversion score of less than 900) • Failure to successfully pass the exit exam (non-conversion score of less than 900) • Failure to meet course requirements and course work (completing the practice modules) • As recommended by faculty

Procedure:Toremediateistoremedythedeficiencies.Remediationprocedureisasfollows

1. Upontheinitialfailuretheinstructorshallsubmitanearlyalertnotification2. Studentwillmeetwiththeinstructor/theretentionspecialist3. Thestudentwillscheduleandattendameetingwiththeadvisorifrecommendedby

theinstructor4. Thestudentwillmeetwiththeretentionremediationcoachtoreviewthetest5. Studentwillattendaremediationsessionforstudyskills,timemanagement,andtest

takingskillsfornursingstudents.6. Nostudentshallbeallowedtositforasubsequentexamuntilremediationhasbeen

completed.HESIRemediationismandatorypriortotakingthesecondHESIexam.7. Studentshallberequiredtorepeattheabovestepsforeachexamfailure8. Faculty/peertutoringwillbeprovidedifrequestedbythestudentorifdeemed

necessarybytheretentionremediationcoach.9. RemediationandRetentionCoach,LoriEvansisalsoavailableinSuite359.Please

contactLoriEvans:lori.evans@hccs.edu.Studentresponsibilitiesincludebringingtextbook,questionsortopicsfordiscussionandfollowingthroughwithallinstructor-

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madeassignments.Studentmayreceiveextraassignmentstofacilitatehis/herlearning.(NOTFOREXTRACREDIT).SuccessCoachisalsoavailableonthe5thfloorinRm.#540.

10. Itisexpectedthatstudentswillmakeanappointmentwiththefacultyordesignatedmemberofthefacultyandcometothesessionspreparedforremediationsessions.Studentsmayreceiveextraassignmentstofacilitatetheirlearning(NOTFOREXTRACREDIT).

B. Testing Protocol: Practice module exams, pre-assessment test, HESI Specialty exams and HESI exit exams are available online for students, are mandatory.Inabilitytocompletetheserequirementsmayresultinfailureofthecourse.Repeatedincompletionofpracticemodulesandexamsmayresultincounseling. HESI Specialty exams and HESI exit exams will be conducted in computer lab on the first floor. HESI Specialty exams will be allowed 2 hours and HESI exit exams will be allowed 4 hours. HCC picture ID is required for entrance into all exams. The instructor controls the options of seating arrangement, movement, leaving the room, and stopping of exam for violation of scholastic dishonesty. Late entry will not be permitted. In extenuating circumstances with proper notification and/or documentation, and at the sole discretion of the instructor, makeup exams may be administered during the Finals week. A different exam will be administered for makeup. Final test grades will be distributed within one week after the exam. Students will be able to review the exam immediately following completion of the exams. Books, papers, notebooks, etc. should NOT be brought into the testing area. No personal belongings will be allowed. Cell phones, watches, electronic devices, and hats are prohibited in the testing area. Any verbal or nonverbal communication between students during testing will be grounds for the termination of testing. A grade of zero (0) will be recorded and averaged into the final grade. Should a student need to communicate with the instructor, remain seated and raise your hand. Any infraction of scholastic dishonesty is grounds for dismissal from the program. ADN Handbook Students are responsible for reading within 7 days of start of semester and complying with the policies and procedures listed in the current Associate Degree Nursing Program Student Handbook to be certain that they understand HCCS policies/procedures, which also includes refunds and withdrawals from a course. Academic Information Students who repeat a course three or more times may soon face significant tuition/fee increases at HCC and other Texas public colleges and universities. Please ask your instructor/counselor about opportunities for tutoring/other assistance prior to considering course withdrawal, or if you are not receiving passing grades. Computer Based Testing: All Houston Community College System ADN program exams will be computer based to prepare the student for and meet the NCLEX testing requirements. Paper-pencil versions of exams would constitute a security risk and is not available for standardized exams. This is an intentional design of the exams so that our computerized exams more closely emulate the NCLEX exams. Keep in mind that the NCLEX is a CAT (Computer Adaptive Test) and is not delivered in paper form.

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The HCC Grading Scale A = 100 – 90;……………………………………4 points per semester hour B = 89 – 80: …………………………………….3 points per semester hour C = 79 – 70: …………………………………….2 points per semester hour D = 69 – 60: …………………………………….1 point per semester hour 59 and below = F………………………………..0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) ……………………………………………………0 points per semester hour W(Withdrawn)……………………………………………………..0 points per semester hour I (Incomplete)………………………………………………………0 points per semester hour AUD (Audit) ……………………………………………………….0 points per semester hour IP (In Progress) is given only in certain developmental courses. The student must re-enroll to receive credit. COM (Completed) is given in non-credit and continuing education courses. To compute grade point average (GPA), divide the total grade points by the total number of semester hours attempted. The grades “IP,” “COM” and “I” do not affect GPA. AcademicDishonesty: Astudentwhoisacademicallydishonestis,bydefinition,notshowingthatthecourseworkhasbeenlearned,andthatstudentisclaiminganadvantagenotavailabletootherstudents.Theinstructorisresponsibleformeasuringeachstudent'sindividual achievementsandalsoforensuringthatallstudentscompeteonalevelplayingfield. Thus,inoursystemtheinstructorhasteaching,grading,andenforcementroles.YouareexpectedtobefamiliarwithHoustonCommunityCollege’sPolicyonAcademicHonesty,foundinthecatalog.Whatthatmeansis:Ifyouarechargedwithanoffense,pleadingignoranceoftheruleswillnothelpyou.Studentsareresponsibleforconductingthemselveswithhonorandintegrityinfulfillingcourserequirements.Penaltiesand/ordisciplinaryproceedingsmaybeinitiatedbyCollegeSystemofficialsagainstastudentaccusedofscholasticdishonesty. “Scholasticdishonesty”includes,butisnotlimitedto,cheatingonatest,plagiarism,andcollusion. Cheatingincludes:• Copyingfromanotherstudents’testpaperorassignments;• Using materialsnotauthorizedbythepersongivingthetest;• Collaboratingwithanotherstudentduringatestwithoutauthorization;• Knowinglyusing,buying,selling,stealing,transporting,orsolicitinginwholeorpartthe

contentsofatestthathasnotbeenadministered;• Bribinganotherpersontoobtainatestthatistobeadministered.

Plagiarismmeanstheappropriationofanother’sworkandtheunacknowledgedincorporationofthatworkinone’sownwrittenworkofferedforcredit.Collusionmeantheunauthorizedcollaborationwithanotherpersoninpreparingwrittenworkofferedforcredit.Possiblepunishmentsforacademicdishonestymayincludeagradeof“0”or“F”intheparticularassignment,failureinthecourse,and/orrecommendationforprobationordismissalfromtheCollegeSystem(SeeStudentHandbook).ProfessionalBehaviorAsyourinstructorandasastudentinthisclass,itisoursharedresponsibilitytodevelopandmaintainapositivelearningenvironmentforeveryone. Yourinstructortakesthisresponsibilityveryseriouslyandwillinformmembersoftheclassiftheirbehaviormakesitdifficultforhim/hertocarryoutthistask. Asafellowlearner,youareaskedtorespectthelearningneedsofyourclassmatesandassistyourinstructorinachievingthiscriticalgoal.

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PasswordSecurity:Studentswillnotsharelogininformationwithotherstudentsforthepracticemodulesandexams,whichisaviolationoftheHonestyPolicy.InstructionalMaterialsHESI/SaundersOnlineReviewfortheNCLEX-RNExaminationAdditionalPracticeModulestobeassignedbyInstructor. Recommended Textbook: Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination 6th Edition by Linda Anne Silvestri HCCPolicyStatement:ToreadinformationrelatedtoADA,AcademicHonesty,Studentattendance,3-repeaters,andWithdrawaldeadline-AccessStudentServicesPoliciesontheirWebsite:http://www.hccs.edu/district/students/student-handbook/

HCCPolicyStatement:Sex/GenderDiscriminationTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972requiresthatinstitutionshavepoliciesandproceduresthatprotectstudents'rightswithregardtosex/genderdiscrimination.InformationregardingtheserightsareontheHCCwebsiteunderStudents-Anti-discrimination.StudentswhoarepregnantandrequireaccommodationsshouldcontactanyoftheADACounselorsforassistance.ItisimportantthateverystudentunderstandsandconformstorespectfulbehaviorwhileatHCC.Sexualmisconductisnotcondonedandwillbeaddressedpromptly.Knowyourrightsandhowtoavoidthesedifficultsituations.Logintowww.edurisksolutions.orgSigninusingyourHCCstudentemailaccount,thengotothebuttonatthetoprightthatsaysLoginandenteryourstudentnumber.EGLS3--EvaluationforGreaterLearningStudentSurveySystem

AtHoustonCommunityCollege,professorsbelievethatthoughtfulstudentfeedbackisnecessarytoimproveteachingandlearning.Duringadesignatedtimeneartheendoftheterm,youwillbeaskedtoanswerashortonlinesurveyofresearch-basedquestionsrelatedtoinstruction.Theanonymousresultsofthesurveywillbemadeavailabletoyourprofessorsanddepartmentchairsforcontinualimprovementofinstruction.LookforthesurveyaspartoftheHoustonCommunityCollegeStudentSystemonlineneartheendoftheterm.

HCCOnlineand/orContinuingEducationPolicies

AllstudentsareresponsibleforreadingandunderstandingtheHCCOnlineStudentHandbook,whichcontainspolicies,informationaboutconduct,andotherimportantinformation.FortheHCCOnlineStudentHandbookclickonthelinkbeloworgototheHCCOnlinepageontheHCCwebsite.TheHCCOnlineStudentHandbookcontainspoliciesandproceduresuniquetotheonlinestudent.Studentsshouldhavereviewedthehandbookaspartofthemandatoryorientation.Itisthestudent'sresponsibilitytobefamiliarwiththehandbook'scontents.Thehandbookcontainsvaluableinformation,answers,andresources,suchasHCCOnlinecontacts,policiesandprocedures(howtodrop,attendancerequirements,etc.),studentservices(ADA,financialaid,degreeplanning,etc.),

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courseinformation,testingprocedures,technicalsupport,andacademiccalendars.RefertotheHCCOnlineStudentHandbookbyvisitingthislink:http://www.hccs.edu/media/houston-community-college/distance-education/student-services/HCC-Online-Student-Handbook.pdf

AccessCEPoliciesontheirWebsite:http://www.hccs.edu/continuing-education/ Practice test bank may be purchased on following: 1. NCSBN 2. U World 3. Passpoint

EMPLOYMENT OF ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING STUDENTS IN HOSPITALS OR AGENCIES

The Houston Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program supports the Nursing Practice Act of the State of Texas and is committed to excellence in nursing by nurses appropriately prepared for the service they are rendering. Therefore, the position of the Associate Degree Nursing Program regarding nursing students accepting employment in hospitals or health agencies is as follows:

1. Houston Community College nursing students who accept positions, for which they receive

compensation for client care, do so as unlicensed individuals and will not wear the school uniform, laboratory coat with insignia or other indications of their student status, inasmuch as they are not functioning as nursing students but as paid employees.

2. Students are advised to familiarize themselves with the State of Texas Nursing Practice Act

so that they will recognize the full scope and responsibility of nursing as being more than just a collection of skills. Nursing students who accept positions for pay as Nurses’ Aides or Professional Student Nurses must recognize that they may be held legally liable for their actions; they should not accept responsibilities nor perform nursing actions beyond their knowledge and skills, or those within the responsibilities of the professional nurse as defined in the Nursing Practice Act.

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HOUSTONCOMMUNITYCOLLEGESYSTEM

RNSG2130–NationalCouncilLicensurePreparation

COURSEEXPECTATIONSCONTRACTUALAGREEMENT

I,______________________________,havereadtheRNSG2130syllabusandfullyunderstandtheexpectationsofmeasastudentinthiscourse.IacknowledgethatIamawarethattheHoustonCommunityCollegeA.D.N.StudentHandbookisonthecoursewebsiteandthatIamaccountableforfollowingthepoliciesandproceduresdiscussedinthehandbook.Inaddition,Iagreetoupholdthehonestypolicybyneithergivingnorreceivinganyinformationabouttestcontentinthiscourseaswellassigninginforanotherstudentinclass.FailuretosubmitasignedagreementwillbeconsideredabreachofcontractandImaybeadministrativelydropped.MysignaturebelowsignifiesmywillingnesstocomplywiththecourserequirementsandIdon’thaveanyquestionsregardingthesyllabus.________________________________________SIGNATURE________________________________________PRINTEDNAME________________________________________DATE