NURS 104 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Review the Department of Nursing policies and requirements for progression in the
curriculum. - Answers - Prior to 204: Purchase required ATI products and complete all
assignments outlined by the instructor; Prior to 208: Attain a minimum grade of C in all
nursing courses, minimum GPA of a 2.800 for progression to 208 & 308, arranged
transportation to and from clinical sites, purchase UL DON uniform at the beginning of
Sophomore clinical courses (208), purchase clinical health requirement compliance
tracker software (208), submit dept. application and pay fee (208), provide complete
physical (updated yearly), baseline drug screening, and CPR certification from Am. Red
Cross or Am. Heart Assn., confirm hospitalization insurance, stay informed of curriculum
changes in case of inactivity, adhere to the policies of each clinical agency.
PROGRESSION TO 208: 41-semester hrs except BIOL 261, minimum GPA of 2.800,
receipt of the application by NOV 1 or APR 1.
• Theory/Didactic refers to scientific knowledge (theory, science, rationale, evidence
base, etc)
• Clinical/Practicum refers to the art of nursing (performance, compassion, caring, touch,
etc)
Discuss the mission, goals, and graduate outcomes of the UL Lafayette Dept. of
Nursing. - Answers - Mission: promote, expand, and validate scientific knowledge and
evidence-based practice to advance health & to provide an atmosphere of scholarly
inquiry, an appreciation of professional values, inter-professional collaboration and
active community service.
Explain N104 Course Requirements. - Answers - English ACT greater or equal to 18,
Math ACT greater than or equal to 21; completion of MATH 103.
-Relate resources to successfully initiate the transition into the professional components
of the nursing program.
-Explore the various dimensions of professional nursing practice.
-Provide a broad overview of the historical, contemporary and potential influences most
relevant to contemporary nursing practice.
-Identify regulations, policies, and financing which influence nursing practice and health
care.
-Examine global, national, state and local factors and trends impacting health care and
the nursing profession.
Explain the class attendance policy. - Answers - Absences are unexcused until a
absence report from Student Services is completed with supporting documents. If a
student is to be absent on an exam date, they must contact the instructor BEFORE
,class time. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence and a grade of 0 on the
exam.
Explain the testing policy. - Answers - No watches allowed, and all information on the
exams is the property of the College of Nursing.
Explain the tardy policy. - Answers - After three episodes of tardiness in the classroom,
the student will receive an unexcused absence.
Explain the cell phone policy. - Answers - Students must turn off all cell phones during
lectures; cell phones may be used for ONE specific purpose: obtaining information
relevant to the student's clinical assignment, only in designated areas- NOT in the
patient care areas. Personal cell phone use is limited to during lunch breaks. DURING
TESTS cell phones must be given to the exam proctor.
What are the expected student behaviors? - Answers - Civil behavior is expected and is
defined as being polite, respectful, and decent. Academic incivility is any speech or
action that disrupts the harmony of the teaching-learning environment.
Explain unit objectives. - Answers - What the learner should be able to do after
mastering the content in the unit.
Explain unit outlines. - Answers - Highlight points of the units for the exam.
List the methods of evaluation. - Answers - Unit Examinations, Comprehensive Final
Exam, Unit Quizzes/Crossword Puzzles, Participation/Attendance
Explain grades/ grading scale. - Answers - 7 point grading scale
Explain mission, goals, and graduate competencies. - Answers - -Provide a quality
program of study to a diverse group of students which leads to a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Nursing.
-Through the implementation of principles of active learning, foster the development of
critical thinking skills relevant to the discipline of nursing.
-Prepare nurses who can assume leadership roles in the provision of quality, cost-
effective health care to diverse populations.
-Create an environment which is conducive to the advancement of nursing research,
scholarship, and practice.
-Balance the integration of emerging technologies with caring within the framework of
professional nursing practice.
-Promote an organizational culture that embodies the values of trust, respect,
innovation, and lifelong learning.
Who are the relevant personnel? - Answers - Ms. Kizziar, Dr. Patel, Ms. Allain, Ms.
Boudreaux, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Luquette, Ms. Manuel
, What are the requirements for progression and admission into clinical courses : GPA -
Answers - 2.800 GPA
What are the requirements for progression and admission into clinical courses : Failures
and course withdrawals - Answers - Allowed 1 fail/withdraw from a nursing class, after
that the student can no longer major in nursing at ULL.
What are the requirements for progression and admission into clinical courses
Background investigation? - Answers - A Level I background check is required for
admission to NURS 208; If a student is licensed or a certified caregiver, a Level II
background check is required.
What are the grading policies? - Answers - Students must achieve a 77.00 in order to
be successful in the course.
Describe student grading and progression. - Answers - In clinical courses, a student
must pass both the clinical and theory compenent in order to pass the practicum.
What is the make-up exam policy? - Answers - With an excused absence, the make up
exam must be taken within 5 weekdays of the day of return to classes.
What is the absence / tardy policy? - Answers - A student can be dropped from or fail a
course for absences over 10% of the total course hours. An absence is excused only in
the event of : documented illness, documented evidence of the death of an immediate
family member, approved UL activities, or other situations approved at the discretion of
the BSN coordinator.
Explain drug and alcohol screening. - Answers - Drug and alcohol screenings are a
requirement of many clinical agencies. Screenings are required under circumstances of
: enrollment into clinical courses, randomly during clinical courses, any suspicions of
substance abuse by a student, or a student involved in a medication handling
discrepancy. Students are responsible for any expenses incurred related to testing.
What are the health requirements for clinical courses? - Answers - - An annual history
and physical examination documenting absence of health problems. -A negative skin
test for tuberculosis. - Proof of annual flu vaccine. -Documentation of 2 MMR vaccines. -
Documentation of TDAP. -Proof of three series Hep B vaccine. -Varicella antibody
testing. -A list of all prescribed medications.
Explain the appeals process. - Answers - A letter with supporting extenuating
circumstances can be addressed to the Chairperson of Appeals Subcommittee of the
Semester Coordinators' Group- who along with the committee will make a
recommendation to the Dean of the CONAHP, and the Dean will make the final
decision. GRADE APPEAL - If a resolution is not reached, faculty will refer the grade
appeal to the Semester Coordinator ---> BSN Coordinator ---> Dept. Head ---> Asst.
ANSWERS
Review the Department of Nursing policies and requirements for progression in the
curriculum. - Answers - Prior to 204: Purchase required ATI products and complete all
assignments outlined by the instructor; Prior to 208: Attain a minimum grade of C in all
nursing courses, minimum GPA of a 2.800 for progression to 208 & 308, arranged
transportation to and from clinical sites, purchase UL DON uniform at the beginning of
Sophomore clinical courses (208), purchase clinical health requirement compliance
tracker software (208), submit dept. application and pay fee (208), provide complete
physical (updated yearly), baseline drug screening, and CPR certification from Am. Red
Cross or Am. Heart Assn., confirm hospitalization insurance, stay informed of curriculum
changes in case of inactivity, adhere to the policies of each clinical agency.
PROGRESSION TO 208: 41-semester hrs except BIOL 261, minimum GPA of 2.800,
receipt of the application by NOV 1 or APR 1.
• Theory/Didactic refers to scientific knowledge (theory, science, rationale, evidence
base, etc)
• Clinical/Practicum refers to the art of nursing (performance, compassion, caring, touch,
etc)
Discuss the mission, goals, and graduate outcomes of the UL Lafayette Dept. of
Nursing. - Answers - Mission: promote, expand, and validate scientific knowledge and
evidence-based practice to advance health & to provide an atmosphere of scholarly
inquiry, an appreciation of professional values, inter-professional collaboration and
active community service.
Explain N104 Course Requirements. - Answers - English ACT greater or equal to 18,
Math ACT greater than or equal to 21; completion of MATH 103.
-Relate resources to successfully initiate the transition into the professional components
of the nursing program.
-Explore the various dimensions of professional nursing practice.
-Provide a broad overview of the historical, contemporary and potential influences most
relevant to contemporary nursing practice.
-Identify regulations, policies, and financing which influence nursing practice and health
care.
-Examine global, national, state and local factors and trends impacting health care and
the nursing profession.
Explain the class attendance policy. - Answers - Absences are unexcused until a
absence report from Student Services is completed with supporting documents. If a
student is to be absent on an exam date, they must contact the instructor BEFORE
,class time. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence and a grade of 0 on the
exam.
Explain the testing policy. - Answers - No watches allowed, and all information on the
exams is the property of the College of Nursing.
Explain the tardy policy. - Answers - After three episodes of tardiness in the classroom,
the student will receive an unexcused absence.
Explain the cell phone policy. - Answers - Students must turn off all cell phones during
lectures; cell phones may be used for ONE specific purpose: obtaining information
relevant to the student's clinical assignment, only in designated areas- NOT in the
patient care areas. Personal cell phone use is limited to during lunch breaks. DURING
TESTS cell phones must be given to the exam proctor.
What are the expected student behaviors? - Answers - Civil behavior is expected and is
defined as being polite, respectful, and decent. Academic incivility is any speech or
action that disrupts the harmony of the teaching-learning environment.
Explain unit objectives. - Answers - What the learner should be able to do after
mastering the content in the unit.
Explain unit outlines. - Answers - Highlight points of the units for the exam.
List the methods of evaluation. - Answers - Unit Examinations, Comprehensive Final
Exam, Unit Quizzes/Crossword Puzzles, Participation/Attendance
Explain grades/ grading scale. - Answers - 7 point grading scale
Explain mission, goals, and graduate competencies. - Answers - -Provide a quality
program of study to a diverse group of students which leads to a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Nursing.
-Through the implementation of principles of active learning, foster the development of
critical thinking skills relevant to the discipline of nursing.
-Prepare nurses who can assume leadership roles in the provision of quality, cost-
effective health care to diverse populations.
-Create an environment which is conducive to the advancement of nursing research,
scholarship, and practice.
-Balance the integration of emerging technologies with caring within the framework of
professional nursing practice.
-Promote an organizational culture that embodies the values of trust, respect,
innovation, and lifelong learning.
Who are the relevant personnel? - Answers - Ms. Kizziar, Dr. Patel, Ms. Allain, Ms.
Boudreaux, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Luquette, Ms. Manuel
, What are the requirements for progression and admission into clinical courses : GPA -
Answers - 2.800 GPA
What are the requirements for progression and admission into clinical courses : Failures
and course withdrawals - Answers - Allowed 1 fail/withdraw from a nursing class, after
that the student can no longer major in nursing at ULL.
What are the requirements for progression and admission into clinical courses
Background investigation? - Answers - A Level I background check is required for
admission to NURS 208; If a student is licensed or a certified caregiver, a Level II
background check is required.
What are the grading policies? - Answers - Students must achieve a 77.00 in order to
be successful in the course.
Describe student grading and progression. - Answers - In clinical courses, a student
must pass both the clinical and theory compenent in order to pass the practicum.
What is the make-up exam policy? - Answers - With an excused absence, the make up
exam must be taken within 5 weekdays of the day of return to classes.
What is the absence / tardy policy? - Answers - A student can be dropped from or fail a
course for absences over 10% of the total course hours. An absence is excused only in
the event of : documented illness, documented evidence of the death of an immediate
family member, approved UL activities, or other situations approved at the discretion of
the BSN coordinator.
Explain drug and alcohol screening. - Answers - Drug and alcohol screenings are a
requirement of many clinical agencies. Screenings are required under circumstances of
: enrollment into clinical courses, randomly during clinical courses, any suspicions of
substance abuse by a student, or a student involved in a medication handling
discrepancy. Students are responsible for any expenses incurred related to testing.
What are the health requirements for clinical courses? - Answers - - An annual history
and physical examination documenting absence of health problems. -A negative skin
test for tuberculosis. - Proof of annual flu vaccine. -Documentation of 2 MMR vaccines. -
Documentation of TDAP. -Proof of three series Hep B vaccine. -Varicella antibody
testing. -A list of all prescribed medications.
Explain the appeals process. - Answers - A letter with supporting extenuating
circumstances can be addressed to the Chairperson of Appeals Subcommittee of the
Semester Coordinators' Group- who along with the committee will make a
recommendation to the Dean of the CONAHP, and the Dean will make the final
decision. GRADE APPEAL - If a resolution is not reached, faculty will refer the grade
appeal to the Semester Coordinator ---> BSN Coordinator ---> Dept. Head ---> Asst.
