Summary Roxbury Community College Health Sciences Division Course Syllabus Spring 2017

Course Description 10 credits This course builds upon previous nursing courses. Students focus on health promotion, therapeutic nursing interventions, and management of care for groups of clients across the life span. Students provide nursing care to geriatric clients, pediatric clients, and the childbearing family. Students continue to improve critical thinking with the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed for professional nursing practice. This course includes practicum in hospitals, community center, nursing laboratory for simulated clinical and the computer laboratory. Methods of Instruction 1. Critical thinking activities 2. Multimedia: CD-ROM, Video, Tablet/internet-based applications, websites 3. Discussion 4. Lecture 5. Group activities/study groups 6. Written assignments 7. Oral presentations 8. Kaplan resources 9. Lab demonstrations/practice 10. Clinical simulation 11. Demonstration/return demonstration 12. Clinical experience/conferences/practice Methods of Evaluation: 1. Unit exams (3) 64% of grade 2. Final exam 30% of grade 3. Presentation 4% of grade 4. Assigned Quizzes 1% of grade 5. 2 IHI Modules 1% of grade 6. Clinical calculations Pass/Fail (passing grade  90%) (If pass on first time replaces lowest quiz grade) 7. Simulation/Clinical Pass/Fail 8. Kaplan Integrated Tests: Earned points will be added to exam 1 (OB 0-2 pts); exam 2 (Pedi 0-2 pts) and exam 3 Geri 0-2 pts) 60th percentile and higher score: up to a total of 6 total points (2, 2. 2) 50th to 59th percentile score: up to a total of 3 total points (1, 1, 1) 40th to 49th percentile score: up to a total of 1.5 total points (0.5, 0.5, 0.5) Below 40th percentile score: 0 points 3 HIGH FLYER Roxbury Community College Health Sciences Division Course Syllabus SPRING 2017 ADN 253 Nursing Across the Life Span Calculation of Grades and GPA Letter score Range of scores GPA A 94% - 100% 4.0 A- 90% - 93% 3.7 B+ 87% - 89% 3.3 B 84% - 86% 3.0 B- 80% - 83% 2.7 C+ 77% - 79% 2.3 C 74% - 76% 2.0 C- 71% - 73% 1.7 D+ 68% - 70% 1.3 D 65% - 67% 1.0 F 64% and below 0 Theoretical Component The theoretical component of the grade is comprised of a cumulative average on all exams and course work of 77% (C+) or higher as stipulated by the course syllabus. A nursing student who passes didactic but fails clinical and/or lab will have a C recorded as the highest possible course grade. The student will not be allowed to continue to the next semester or to graduation. There is no rounding of grades on quizzes, exams and /or projects in the Nursing Program. Final grades will be determined by the formulas listed in each course syllabus. In order to maintain matriculation in the Nursing Program, all final grades must be 77% (C+) or higher. The course final grade will not be rounded. For example, a final grade of 76.50 will not be rounded to 77. A nursing course may also have additional requirements for passing the course, such as written papers or a clinical calculations exam. (see specific syllabi and policy on Clinical Calculations Competency) (Please refer to Student Handbook located on My RCC for further information r/t evaluation and progression) Attendance Class will begin and end on time. Students are expected to attend all scheduled class times. In respect for fellow students and the learning environment, students are expected to arrive on time. If a student is going to be late, they must enter the class without being disruptive. A student who is absent from class is responsible for any announcements and is responsible to make personal arrangements to assure the acquisition of materials presented. Enrichment sessions will not review basic concepts that were missed by students who did not attend class. Classroom absences may affect the overall grade; in that instructors have consistently observed LD edit 1.19.17 ADN253Spr2017 p4 HIGH FLYER Roxbury Community College Health Sciences Division Course Syllabus SPRING 2017 ADN 253 Nursing Across the Life Span that a pattern of poor class attendance is often correlated with poor exam grades. A student’s trend of poor academic, lab, and clinical performance (tardiness, absence, late exams, and late assignments) are considered cumulative in academic performance. ( RCC Nursing Student Handbook). Attendance will be taken daily for academic trending purposes. Clinical and simulation attendance are mandatory. Students are required to meet their commitment to clinical practice and simulation on ALL assigned days. Refer to the current RCC Nursing Student Handbook for more information. Academic Honesty The policy regarding academic honesty is found in the current RCC Nursing Student Handbook. Please also review Appendix A. Course Communication Students are expected to check their RCC email at least once every weekday as this will be the major method of communication. For problems accessing email, contact IT Dept. Course materials will be available to students on MyRCC, Jenzabar, RCC email, Moodle or any other method faculty deems appropriate. . Disability Accommodations Accommodations for Disabilities: Roxbury Community College is committed to providing all qualified college students equal access to all programs and facilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act/Amendment Act. Students who have a documented physical, psychological, or learning disability and need academic accommodations must register with the Coordinator of Disability Services, Linda O’Connor. Contact her in Room 3-207C (Academic Building TLC); email ; or phone . Disability Services will provide you with an Accommodation Letter to provide to faculty. Contact your instructor privately to discuss the letter and accommodations required in class. Disability Services will provide you with an Accommodation Letter to provide to faculty. Contact your instructor privately to discuss the letter and accommodations required in class. Honors The Honors Program offers academically talented students a stimulating, challenging, and rewarding academic experience. To receive Honors credit for this course, you must work with the instructor on completing an Honors project that deepens your interaction with the curriculum. If you are able to complete the project, deliver an oral presentation and earn a B or higher for the course, you will receive Honors designation on your transcript for the course. For more information on how to pursue an Honors project, contact Prof. Rhonda Gray, Honors Program Coordinator, at or visit contract by the third week of the semester. ATI Review Program It is expected that all students will be using the ATI supportive testing resources to enhance learning and application of theoretical material. These student-focused NCLEX style practice exam questions allow both review and remediation. Fees are involved that may be the responsibility of the student. See the RCC Nursing Student Handbook. Ongoing technological support is provided by the ATI Support Center.