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MERCY COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND NATURAL SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM
Summer 2020
Course Number and Section: NURS 198 BXA
Course Title: Health Assessment and Health Promotion
Credit Distribution: 2 credits (30 hours)
Course Description
This course focuses on concepts and exemplars related to health assessment and
health promotion. Students use the potential findings from health assessments to
develop health promotion and disease prevention strategies for various populations.
Weekly readings of assigned topics allow students to demonstrate the integration of
theory and practice into case studies. The role of communication in the assessment
process is emphasized and barriers to health promotion, disease prevention and
related communications are explored. Prerequisites: None. Co-Requisite: NURS 198A
must be taken concurrently with NURS 198. 2 sem. hrs. 2 crs.
If a student must withdraw from NURS 198, they must also withdraw from NURS 198A.
Note: Failure in the didactic component (grade less than B-) will result in repeating this
course when offered.
Course Dates: June 2, 2020 (Tuesday) – August 4, 2020 (Tuesday)
Faculty
Name: Peter Shute, MS, RN
Office Hours: by appointment
Phone: (813) 944-8181
Email: Via course Blackboard
Important Information
1) Academic regulations and procedures related to undergraduate study (see
Undergraduate Catalog, can be accessed online
https://www.mercy.edu/academics/bulletins-catalogs).
2) Undergraduate services and other information, Undergraduate Course
Bulletin and Student Handbook. Note: Both documents can be accessed
online through Mercy Connect
3) School emergencies or closing due to inclement weather, call 914-674-7777.
Attendance Policy
It is assumed that a student will attend all classes for which he/she is registered.
Ceasing to attend classes for three consecutive class meetings without contacting
the instructor will result in the issuance of a grade of FW which indicates “stopped
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attending.” This grade of FW will be calculated into the student’s GPA as an F and
may result in dismissal. In addition, this status will be reported to the Office of
Enrollment Services and may result in a reduction of financial aid monies.
Withdrawal
Students wishing to withdraw from courses for which they have registered must file
an official withdrawal. Ceasing to attend classes does not constitute an official
withdrawal, nor does notification to the instructor or to any other office. An official
withdrawal must be processed directly by the student in-person at the Office of
Enrollment Services or online via Mercy Connect. The grade of W is recorded on the
transcript for all student withdrawals. W’s are not calculated in the student's GPA. A
student who fails to withdraw officially will receive a grade of FW which will be
calculated into the student's GPA and may result in dismissal. There is a withdrawal
deadline for each term. These deadlines are listed on the academic calendar, which
is posted on the Mercy website and in Mercy Connect.
Late Withdrawal
Students wishing to withdraw after the last published day of withdrawal for any
given term must get permission from the school dean. The withdrawal form, with
the dean’s signature, must be processed in person at the Office of Enrollment
Services at any Mercy College location. Note: The dean will usually request
supporting evidence such as a letter from the student explaining the extraordinary
circumstances that warrant a late withdrawal as well as medical or other
documentation as needed. Students receiving any form of financial aid including
scholarships, grants and loans must also meet with a financial aid counselor to
determine the financial implications associated with the withdrawal. It is important
to note that all withdrawals are based upon tuition commitments for the full
semester in accordance with the published refund schedule. The effective date of
withdrawal is the date when the student withdrew using either Mercy Connect, or
the date the withdrawal was processed in the Office of Enrollment Services. Failure
to attend classes does not constitute a withdrawal.
Students with Disabilities
Mercy College is committed to achieving equal educational opportunities and full
participation for persons with disabilities. It is our practice to create inclusive
learning environments. If a disability is presenting barriers to your inclusion or
access to the class and instructional materials—such as inaccessible web content,
or the use of non-captioned videos—please notify the instructor as soon as
possible. Students are also welcomed to contact the Office of ACCESSibility as soon
as possible, at (914) 674-7523 or . For more information,
visit our website at www.mercy.edu/student-affairs/access
Requests for Incomplete Grades
Requests for an incomplete grade in the course must be discussed with the faculty
on or before the day of the Final exam. Students are required to complete the
Request for a Grade of Incomplete Form available on Mercy Connect. If you fail
to submit the request by the deadline, you will receive the grade that you have
earned for the entire course, including work completed and penalties for work not
completed. No retroactive “Incomplete” grades are permitted. You will be required
to complete the missing course work and submit it to the instructor by the
NURS 198 – Health Assessment
MERCY COLLEGE
SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND NATURAL SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM
Summer 2020
Course Number and Section: NURS 198 BXA
Course Title: Health Assessment and Health Promotion
Credit Distribution: 2 credits (30 hours)
Course Description
This course focuses on concepts and exemplars related to health assessment and
health promotion. Students use the potential findings from health assessments to
develop health promotion and disease prevention strategies for various populations.
Weekly readings of assigned topics allow students to demonstrate the integration of
theory and practice into case studies. The role of communication in the assessment
process is emphasized and barriers to health promotion, disease prevention and
related communications are explored. Prerequisites: None. Co-Requisite: NURS 198A
must be taken concurrently with NURS 198. 2 sem. hrs. 2 crs.
If a student must withdraw from NURS 198, they must also withdraw from NURS 198A.
Note: Failure in the didactic component (grade less than B-) will result in repeating this
course when offered.
Course Dates: June 2, 2020 (Tuesday) – August 4, 2020 (Tuesday)
Faculty
Name: Peter Shute, MS, RN
Office Hours: by appointment
Phone: (813) 944-8181
Email: Via course Blackboard
Important Information
1) Academic regulations and procedures related to undergraduate study (see
Undergraduate Catalog, can be accessed online
https://www.mercy.edu/academics/bulletins-catalogs).
2) Undergraduate services and other information, Undergraduate Course
Bulletin and Student Handbook. Note: Both documents can be accessed
online through Mercy Connect
3) School emergencies or closing due to inclement weather, call 914-674-7777.
Attendance Policy
It is assumed that a student will attend all classes for which he/she is registered.
Ceasing to attend classes for three consecutive class meetings without contacting
the instructor will result in the issuance of a grade of FW which indicates “stopped
NURS 198 – Health Assessment
, (2020) 2
attending.” This grade of FW will be calculated into the student’s GPA as an F and
may result in dismissal. In addition, this status will be reported to the Office of
Enrollment Services and may result in a reduction of financial aid monies.
Withdrawal
Students wishing to withdraw from courses for which they have registered must file
an official withdrawal. Ceasing to attend classes does not constitute an official
withdrawal, nor does notification to the instructor or to any other office. An official
withdrawal must be processed directly by the student in-person at the Office of
Enrollment Services or online via Mercy Connect. The grade of W is recorded on the
transcript for all student withdrawals. W’s are not calculated in the student's GPA. A
student who fails to withdraw officially will receive a grade of FW which will be
calculated into the student's GPA and may result in dismissal. There is a withdrawal
deadline for each term. These deadlines are listed on the academic calendar, which
is posted on the Mercy website and in Mercy Connect.
Late Withdrawal
Students wishing to withdraw after the last published day of withdrawal for any
given term must get permission from the school dean. The withdrawal form, with
the dean’s signature, must be processed in person at the Office of Enrollment
Services at any Mercy College location. Note: The dean will usually request
supporting evidence such as a letter from the student explaining the extraordinary
circumstances that warrant a late withdrawal as well as medical or other
documentation as needed. Students receiving any form of financial aid including
scholarships, grants and loans must also meet with a financial aid counselor to
determine the financial implications associated with the withdrawal. It is important
to note that all withdrawals are based upon tuition commitments for the full
semester in accordance with the published refund schedule. The effective date of
withdrawal is the date when the student withdrew using either Mercy Connect, or
the date the withdrawal was processed in the Office of Enrollment Services. Failure
to attend classes does not constitute a withdrawal.
Students with Disabilities
Mercy College is committed to achieving equal educational opportunities and full
participation for persons with disabilities. It is our practice to create inclusive
learning environments. If a disability is presenting barriers to your inclusion or
access to the class and instructional materials—such as inaccessible web content,
or the use of non-captioned videos—please notify the instructor as soon as
possible. Students are also welcomed to contact the Office of ACCESSibility as soon
as possible, at (914) 674-7523 or . For more information,
visit our website at www.mercy.edu/student-affairs/access
Requests for Incomplete Grades
Requests for an incomplete grade in the course must be discussed with the faculty
on or before the day of the Final exam. Students are required to complete the
Request for a Grade of Incomplete Form available on Mercy Connect. If you fail
to submit the request by the deadline, you will receive the grade that you have
earned for the entire course, including work completed and penalties for work not
completed. No retroactive “Incomplete” grades are permitted. You will be required
to complete the missing course work and submit it to the instructor by the
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