Syllabus - Medical-Surgical Nursing II

Course Requirements

Austin Community College

Vocational Nursing Program

VNG 1332: Medical-Surgical Nursing II

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

VNG 1332: Medical-Surgical Nursing II (3-2-3).

This course is a continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing I with application of the nursing process to the care of the adult patient experiencing medical-surgical conditions along the health-illness continuum in a variety of health care settings. Incorporates knowledge necessary to make the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. In addition, this course incorporates use of a systematic problem-solving framework, evidence-based practice and clinical reasoning skills necessary when providing nursing care for adult patients. Emphasis will be placed on the vocational nurse roles of provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of the profession, and member of the health care team.

Skills: P Prerequisites: HPRS 2300, VNG 1429, VNG 1201, and VNG 1461.

Co-requisites: VNG 1219, VNG 1234, VNG 1230 and VNG 2463. Course type: W

Readings

I. REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

A. Learning activities are listed in the course modules and include lecture, discussion, role-playing, interviews, written assignments, patient teaching, audiovisuals, readings from periodicals and textbooks.

B. Textbooks

1. Berman, A. & Snyder, S. (2016). Kozier & Erb’s Fundamentals of Nursing: Concepts, Process, and Practice, 10^th ed. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education, Inc.

2. Perry, A. & Potter, P. (2014). Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques, 8^th ed. St. Louis: Mosby.

3. Deglin, J. & Vallerand, A. (2017). Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses (15th ed.) Philadelphia: F.A. Davis. ISBN: 978-0803657052

4. Lewis, S. (2017). Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems (10th ed.) ISBN: 978-0323328524

5. Lewis, S., Dirksen, S., Heitkemper, M., & Bucher, L. (2014). Virtual Clinical Excursions Online eWorkbook for Medical-Surgical Nursing (9^th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier, Mosby.

6. Lewis, S., Dirksen, S., Heitkemper, M., & Bucher, L. (2014). Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for Medical-Surgical Nursing (9^th ed.). St. Louis: Elsevier, Mosby.

7. Pagana, K.D. & Pagana, T.J. (2010). Mosby’s Manual of Diagnostic and Laboratory Tests, 4^th ed. St. Louis, MO: C.V. Mosby.

Course Subjects

I. COURSE RATIONALE

The levels of the program have a logical progression in introducing the student to the roles of the Vocational Nurse. VNG 1332 is a further study of common medical-surgical problems of adult patients. VNG 1332 is a co-requisite to VNG 1219, 1230, 1234, and 2463.

Program concepts are specific concepts that are integrated throughout the curriculum to strengthen the students’ development. They reflect areas of increased knowledge, skills, and attitudes of students as they progress in the program. These concepts create cohesive learning experiences. The concepts integrated in VNG 1332 include:

1. Clinical reasoning and the nursing process

2. Caring behavior

3. Therapeutic communication skills

4. Cultural competency

5. Competence in nursing interventions

6. Roles of the vocational nurse

7. Growth and development

8. Evidence based practice

9. Culture of safety

Throughout this syllabus, objectives may be highlighted with an “S” or “D”.

“S” denotes objectives which meet SCANS competencies. “D” denotes objectives which meet Differentiated Entry Level Competencies (DECs).

Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Underlined phrases indicate the concepts present in this course.

At the end of the course, the student, for the adult patient with common medical-surgical conditions, will be able to:

A. Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations. (SLO: 5; D: II-A,F, IV-B, D, F; S: 2, 3, 6, 7).

B. Compare and contrast diagnostic evaluation and treatments. (SLO: 5; D II-A,C,F,H, III-C, IV-B,D,E,G; S: 1, 3, 6, 7).

C. Apply clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, and the nursing process to implement and modify a plan of care. (SLO: 4, 5; D II-A,D,F, III-B,C, IV-A,D; S: 2,3,6,7).

D. Implement treatment modalities, culturally competent care, and therapeutic communication skills for diverse groups of patients in a variety of community settings. (SLO: 7; D: II-B,C,G, IV-A; S: 1,2,6,7,8).

E. Utilize the roles of the vocational nurse while applying learned skills and competencies to prepare for transition from student to graduate vocational nurse (SLO: 2; D I-A, II-D,E, III-A,D, IV-F,G; S: 1,2,4,6,7,8).

F. Utilize caring behaviors and competence in nursing interventions. (SLO: 2, 8; D: II-A,D,E,G, III-B,D, IV-A,B,E; S: 1-8).

G. Consistently promote a culture of safety during all aspects of patient care for the medical-surgical adult patient. (SLO: 2; D: II-D,F, III-A,B,C; S: 1,4,6,7,8).

PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the Certificate in Vocational Nursing Program, the ACC graduate will be able to:

Member of the Profession

1. Practice within the nurse’s legal scope of practice, in accordance with policies and procedures of the practice setting.

2. Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for the quality of nursing care provided to patients and their families while demonstrating responsibility for continued competence, reflection, self-analysis and self-care.

3. Contribute to activities that promote the development and practice of vocational nursing.

Provider of Patient Centered Care

4. Use clinical reasoning in the nursing process, and established evidence-based policies as the basis for decision making in nursing practice.

5. Demonstrate ability to determine the physical and mental health status, needs and preferences of culturally, ethnically and socially diverse patients and their families based on interpretation of health related data.

6. Report data to assist in the identification of problems and formulations of goals/outcomes and patient centered plans of care in collaboration with patients, their family and the interdisciplinary healthcare team and report alterations in responses to therapeutic interventions in comparison to expected outcomes.

7. Provide safe, compassionate, basic nursing care within legal, ethical and regulatory parameters and in consideration of patient factors, to assigned patients with predictable health care needs through a supervised, directed scope of practice.

8. Implement teaching plans for patients and their families with common health problems and well defined health learning needs while coordinating human, information and material resources in a cost effective manner.

8.

Patient Safety Advocate

9. Demonstrate knowledge of the Texas Nursing Practice Act and Texas Board of Nursing Rules that emphasize safety, as well as all federal, state and local government and accreditation organization safety requirements and standards and comply with all mandatory reporting requirements.

10. Implement measures, goals and outcomes to promote quality and a safe environment that reduces risks for patients, self and others.

11. Obtain instruction, supervision, or training as needed when implementing nursing procedures or practices.

12. Accept and make assignments that take into consideration patient safety and organizational policy.

Member of Health Care Team

13. Communicate and collaborate with patients, their families and the interdisciplinary health care team in a timely manner to assist in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient centered care to assigned patients in a way that promotes optimal health.

14. Participate as an advocate in activities that focus on improving health care for patient and their families and identify patient needs for referral to resource that facilitate continuity of care and ensure confidentiality.

15. Communicate patient data using technology to support decision making to improve patient care.

16. Assign and supervise nursing care to LVNs or unlicensed personnel for whom the nurse is responsible based on analysis of patient or unit needs

III. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY

Learning activities include lecture, discussion, role playing, interviews, written assignments, projects, patient teaching, audio-visuals, collaborative learning, computer assignments, Computer Assisted Instruction, case studies, reading assignments from periodicals and textbooks, and clinical reasoning exercises. Additional learning activities may be assigned by the course faculty.

Students are responsible for reading all assigned materials, participating in all learning activities and meeting all module and course objectives. The instructor may not cover each individual objective in class, but will cover the essence of the material. The student is responsible for all material presented in class regardless of whether it is in the text.

VI. COURSE EVALUATION: TESTING AND GRADING POLICIES

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Faculty use Bloom’s Taxonomy of Educational Objectives as a tool to define the thinking skills instructors expect from students and for helping to establish congruence between the learning objectives and the exam questions asked.

The cognitive domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy involves knowledge and the development of intellectual skills. There are six major categories: remembering, understanding, application, analysis, evaluation and creation; they start from the simplest behavior to the most complex. The categories can be thought of as degrees of difficulties. That is, the first one must be mastered before the next one can take place.

The practice of vocational nursing requires the application of all levels of cognitive ability. Exam questions are written utilizing Bloom’s Taxonomy at increasingly complex levels. Module objectives and the corresponding exam questions for Level I reflect remembering, understanding, and application of information, concepts, and principles relevant to the course. The ability to recall the information is important, however, exam questions assess more than the ability to memorize information. In Level II, questions are at the understanding, application, and analysis level. In Level III the majority of exam questions are written at application, analysis or higher levels.

This progression is congruent with the level of questions asked by the NCLEX-PN and the competencies required by the entry level vocational nurse.

NCLEX-PN TEST PLAN

All candidates for licensure are required to meet set requirements that include passing an examination that measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as a newly licensed, entry level vocational nurse. That exam is the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

The NCLEX Test Plan provides a concise summary of the content and scope of the licensing examination. The Vocational Nursing program uses the test plan as a guide to exam development. The VNG program exams are developed to mirror the test plan and consist of items that use Bloom’s taxonomy for the cognitive domain as a basis for writing items.

The content of the NCLEX Test Plan is organized into four major Patient Needs categories. Two of the four categories are further divided into a total of six subcategories:

Safe and Effective Care Environment

· Coordinated Care

· Safety and Infection Control

Health Promotion and Maintenance

Psychosocial Integrity

Physiological Integrity

· Basic Care and Comfort

· Pharmacological Therapies

· Reduction of Risk Potential

· Physiological Adaptation

Faculty will provide more information about the test plan and cognitive levels during the class orientation. For more detailed information, visit the National Council of State Boards of Nursing at https://www.ncsbn.org/1287.htm

Grading for this course will be comprised of module exam grades, announced quiz grades, other graded assignments and the comprehensive final exam. Students will be tested from module objectives. Test questions can be true/false, matching, multiple choice, short answer or essay. If you are ill and unable to take the exam at the assigned time, you must contact your instructor the day of the examination to discuss your absence. No make-up exams will be given.

A. Of the total number of Module Exams administered, the student’s lowest grade may be replaced with the score of the final exam.

B. There will be NO make-up examinations on module exams or announced quizzes.

Final exam may be made up ONLY at the discretion of the faculty teaching the course.

C. Students are expected to complete the examination in the allocated time frame unless the student needs special accommodations which have been communicated to the VNG faculty by Student Accessibility Services. See p. 11 for more detail.

D. A student who engages in any form of scholastic dishonesty will be subject to dismissal from the program.

E. Test Review: A time for students to review the results of exams or quizzes will be provided on the schedule and/or students can see their results by making an appointment with the faculty advisor. Several policies dictate the conduction of the test review:

1. Students are not allowed to copy test questions during test review. No taping or photos are allowed during the test review.

2. If a student feels their answer to a test or quiz question should be considered as an acceptable answer, he/she must submit a written request along with supportive documentation (i.e.…documentation from required textbooks, lecture notes, PowerPoint slides) to the instructor. The student will meet with the faculty advisor to obtain the written request.

3. Review for quizzes and modular exams will be scheduled (within one week after the exam/quiz).

■ Students will have one week after the scheduled exam/quiz review to submit a written request for an item review. No submissions will be accepted after this designated time period.

4. Exam review for the final exam will be within 48 hours after the exam.

■ Students will have 48 hours after the exam review to submit a written request for an item review to their faculty advisor. No submissions will be accepted after this designated time period.

5. Please be advised, modular exams and quizzes are not eligible for review at the end of the semester.

6. There is no collaboration between students in the submission of an item review. The item review must demonstrate the thinking process of the submitting student. Collaboration between students in the submission of an item review constitutes academic dishonesty.

7. It is up to the discretion of the faculty whether or not to give the student credit for the submitted item review. Although a student submits an item review, it does not imply the student will receive credit for the submission.

8. Any student who engages in any form of cheating (scholastic dishonesty) will be subject to dismissal from the program.

F. A test plan is provided at the beginning of the semester; the number of test items may vary across levels. Faculty will communicate time limits for the exams before the students begin each exam. The VNG faculty adopted the following general guideline related to time allotments for exam items: 1.36 minutes per item (this mirrors the time allotted by the NCSBN for the NCLEX-PN).

Examination and Grading Points:

1. Module Exams = 45% (15% for each exam)

Lowest grade may be replaced with a higher final exam score.

One

Two

Three

2. Quizzes (4) = 15%

3. Participation

Class = 5%

Lab = 5%

4. Adaptive Quizzes = 5%

4. Final Examination = 25%

New Content and

Comprehensive

TOTAL = 100%

Grading Scale:

A = 100–91

B = 90–83

C = 82–77

D = 76–70

F = 69 or below

The following grading system is observed in the Vocational Nursing Program:

Letter Grade	Interpretation	Numerical Grade
A	Excellent	100–91
B	Good	90–83
C	Satisfactory	82–77
D	Unable to Progress	76–70
F	Failing	69 and below
I**	Incomplete	Not computed
W	Withdrew	Not computed

** An ‘I’ cannot be carried be carried beyond the date in the following semester established by the College. The Department Chair will approve a change from ‘I’ to performance grade (A, B, C, D, F) for the course prior to the deadline.

COURSE POLICIES

A. Attendance: Nursing is a practice discipline. Attendance at scheduled classroom, clinical, and laboratory experiences reflects accountability and is required for professional growth. Students must be present in order to meet the learning objectives of the classroom, clinical, or laboratory experience. Students are responsible for obtaining material/information when absent from class. The attendance policy is printed in the VNG student handbook.

B. Classroom Expectations: As adult learners in the community college experience, several classroom expectations exist to foster respect and professionalism

a. Please arrive for class before the start time. The doors will be closed at the start of class. Interruptions are not helpful to the learning environment; therefore, if you arrive after the start time and the door is closed, please wait outside the room quietly and enter only at the next break

b. Food/drink in the classrooms is prohibited by ACC policy. Please do not bring open containers of food/drink into the classroom.

c. Please be respectful of your classmates by listening to/participating in the classroom topic and not chattering or whispering during class time.

d. Breaks will be given routinely.

To facilitate a positive learning environment for all students and for providing for the safety of patients, the following policies related to computers and electronic communication devices will be enforced.

a. Cell phones are to be turned off/on silent in the class or clinical setting.

b. No texting during class time or clinical.

c. No phone calls made or answered during class or clinical time, except during approved break times.

d. Smart phones/PDAs may be used in the classroom/lab setting for patient-related activities only..

e. Laptops are to be used only for taking notes or accessing websites when directed by faculty. No “surfing” the Internet allowed during class.

f. Use of cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, electronic/ e-cigarettes or vaporizers is not allowed in the classroom or clinical setting.

Failure to adhere to these policies will result in the initiation of the progressive discipline policy and could result in withdrawal from the program. Cell phones, PDAs, and other electronic devices at the computer during an exam are considered academic dishonesty.

C. Withdrawal, Incompletes, Academic Freedom and Student Discipline-see VNG Student Handbook

D. Adding, Dropping, or Withdrawing from a Course: Adding, dropping, or withdrawing from a course may affect financial aid, veterans’ benefits, international student status, or academic standing. See an advisor, counselor, or your instructor before making changes.

E. Adding or dropping a course (schedule changes): Students may add or drop a course before open registration ends or during the session’s official schedule change (add/drops) period. See the course schedule for information on add/drops procedures, deadlines, and tuition refunds.

F. Withdrawing from a course: It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that his or her name is removed from the roll should he or she decide to withdraw from the class. The instructor does, however, reserve the right to drop a student should he or she feel it is necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, he or she should also verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the Final Withdrawal Date. The student is also strongly encouraged to retain their copy of the withdrawal form for their records.

Students may withdraw from one or more courses prior to the withdrawal deadline by submitting a request form to Admissions and Records. Withdrawal deadlines are published in the academic calendar. Withdrawal courses appear on the student’s record with a grade of W. Until a student is officially withdrawn, the student remains on the class roll and may receive a grade of F for the course. Students are responsible for understanding the impact withdrawing from a course may have on their financial aid, veterans’ benefits, international student status, and academic standing. Students are urged to consult with their instructor or an advisor before making schedule changes.

Per state law, students enrolling for the first time in fall 2007 or later at any Texas college or university may not withdraw (receive a W) from more than six courses during their undergraduate college career. Some exemptions for good cause could allow a student to withdraw from a course without having it count toward this limit. Students are encouraged to carefully select courses; contact an advisor or counselor for assistance.

G. Incompletes: An instructor may award a grade of “I” (Incomplete) if a student was unable to complete all of the objectives for the passing grade in a course. An incomplete grade cannot be carried beyond the established date in the following semester. The completion date is determined by the instructor but may not be later than the final deadline for withdrawal in the subsequent semester.

H. Scholastic Dishonesty: A student attending ACC assumes responsibility for conduct compatible with the mission of the college as an educational institution. Students have the responsibility to submit coursework that is the result of their own thought, research, or self-expression. Students must follow all instructions given by faculty or designated college representatives when taking examinations, placement assessments, tests, quizzes, and evaluations. Actions constituting scholastic dishonesty include, but are not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, fabrication, collusion, and falsifying documents. Penalties for scholastic dishonesty will depend upon the nature of the violation and may range from lowering a grade on one assignment to an “F” in the course and/or expulsion from the college. See the Student Standards of Conduct and Disciplinary Process and other policies at http://www.austincc.edu/current/needtoknow

Students engaging in scholastic dishonesty will be withdrawn from the Vocational Nursing program and will not be eligible for readmission to the Vocational Nursing program.

I. Student Rights and Responsibilities: Students at the college have the rights accorded by the U.S. Constitution to freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, petition, and association. These rights carry with them the responsibility to accord the same rights to others in the college community and not to interfere with or disrupt the educational process. Opportunity for students to examine and question pertinent data and assumptions of a given discipline, guided by the evidence of scholarly research, is appropriate in a learning environment. This concept is accompanied by an equally demanding concept of responsibility on the part of the student. As willing partners in learning, students must comply with college rules and procedures.

J. Academic Freedom: Each student is strongly encouraged to participate in class. In any classroom situation that includes discussion and clinical reasoning, there are bound to be differing viewpoints. Students may not only disagree with each other at times, but the students and instructor may also find that they have disparate views on sensitive and volatile topics. It is the hope that these differences will enhance the class and create an atmosphere where students and instructors alike will be encouraged to think and learn. Therefore, be assured that your grade will not be adversely affected by any beliefs or ideas expressed in class or assignments. Rather, we will respect the views of others when expressed in classroom discussions.

K. Statement on Students with Disabilities: Each ACC campus offers support services for students with documented disabilities. Students with disabilities who need classroom, academic or other accommodations must request them through the office Student Accessibility Services (SAS). Students are encouraged to request accommodations when they register for courses or at least three weeks before the start of the semester, otherwise the provision of accommodations may be delayed.

Students who have received approval for accommodations from SAS for this course must provide the instructor with the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from SAS before accommodations will be provided. Arrangements for academic accommodations can only be made after the instructor receives the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ from the student.

Students with approved accommodations are encouraged to submit the ‘Notice of Approved Accommodations’ to the instructor at the beginning of the semester because a reasonable amount of time may be needed to prepare and arrange for the accommodations.

Additional information about Student Accessibility Services is available at http://www.austincc.edu/offices/student-accessibility-services-and-assistive-technology

L. Safety Statement: Austin Community College is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for study and work. You are expected to learn and comply with ACC environmental, health and safety procedures and agree to follow ACC safety policies. Additional information on these can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/ehs . Because some health and safety circumstances are beyond our control, we ask that you become familiar with the Emergency Procedures poster and Campus Safety Plan map in each classroom. Additional information about emergency procedures and how to sign up for ACC Emergency Alerts to be notified in the event of a serious emergency can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/emergency/.

Please note, you are expected to conduct yourself professionally with respect and courtesy to all. Anyone who thoughtlessly or intentionally jeopardizes the health or safety of another individual will be dismissed from the day’s activity, may be withdrawn from the class, and/or barred from attending future activities.

M. Testing Center Policy: The Vocational Nursing program does not utilize the ACC Academic Testing Center to conduct exams. However certain circumstances may necessitate its use. Students using the testing center must govern themselves according to the Student Guide for Use of ACC Testing Centers and should read the entire guide before going to take an exam. ACC Testing Center policies can be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/testctr/

N. Use of ACC email: All College e-mail communication to students will be sent solely to the student’s ACCmail account, with the expectation that such communications will be read in a timely fashion. ACC will send important information and will notify you of any college related emergencies using this account. Students should only expect to receive email communication from their instructor using this account. Likewise, students should use their ACCmail account when communicating with instructors and staff. Information about ACCmail, including instructions on setting up an account, can be found at http://www.austincc.edu/accmail/

O. ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/support-and-services/tutoring-and-academic-help

For help setting up your ACCeID, ACC Gmail, or ACC Blackboard, see a Learning Lab Technician at any ACC Learning Lab.

Nursing Skills Lab Policies

INTRODUCTION:

Students in the nursing program are encouraged to utilize the skills lab to become competent in skill performance.

Students are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner when in the Skills Lab. Certain rules are in place for student safety as well as the preservation of lab resources.

POLICIES:

Safety

Students should wear closed-toe shoes when in the lab for class or for practice. Sharps are handled routinely and closed-toe shoes decrease the risk of an accidental needle-stick.
Sharps are to be placed in sharps boxes after use. No re-capping or re-using needles or IV catheters. Please dispose of these items in the sharps containers, located at each bedside and also on the medication carts.
Hand washing should be a part of practice in the lab as well as in the clinical facilities. Alcohol based hand sanitizers are mounted at each bedside and sinks are located at the ends of each lab.
Children, friends and family members are not allowed in the lab during open lab hours.

Resource Preservation

Students should not use ink pens, markers or pencils at the bedsides. These will permanently stain the mannequins. Verbalize time, date and initials for all dressing changes and IV starts instead of writing.
Providone Iodine (Betadine) and Chloraprep swabs will also permanently stain the mannequins. Do not use any of these products that might come in any of the lab practice kits. Verbally simulate using these items.
No eating or drinking in the labs!
Students should bring their lab packs to the lab each time they come for class or open lab. There is a minimal amount of supplies and equipment in the cabinets, at the back of each lab, for student use. If you use these supplies please return them for the next student to use.
There are frequently tables, carts and beds set up for future scheduled lab class. They will be marked accordingly. Please do not take anything from these areas. If you need additional supplies please ask the lab personnel.
Leave the lab in the condition you found it. Place all the chairs back at the tables, pull the curtains back to the wall, make the bed and return all supplies to the area you found them.
Mannequins should be treated like people. Transfer a mannequin as you would a live person, not by pulling on arms, legs or the head. If you haven’t moved or transferred a mannequin before, please ask lab personnel for help and we will assist you.
Mannequins have IV bags of red colored fluids attached to them for use with IV/Central line skills. Be aware of these when lowering the bed, or moving the mannequins in any position. If this tubing is pulled on too tightly it can come loose and then the red fluid (blood) will go everywhere. However, we understand that accidents do happen. Please notify lab personnel if this happens and we will be happy to help you.
No equipment or supplies can be taken out of the skills lab.

Open Skills Lab Practice

Nursing students are encouraged to utilize Open lab to practice skills.

Where:

You can practice in Open Lab at either the Eastview or Round Rock campuses.

· At the Eastview campus, go to building 8000, 2^nd floor, room #8292. All students will be required to sign in at room #8292 for open lab.

· At the Round Rock campus, go to building 3000, 2^nd floor, room #3219.00. Please reference the large dry erase board located outside room #3219.00, where there will be signs directing you to the appropriate room for open lab.

When:

The Nursing labs are open during intersession, summer and winter breaks, with the exception of ACC recognized holidays. The labs get very busy during these times, so plan accordingly. There is NO open lab the first week of each semester.

The lab is open during various days and times during the regular semester. *Lab hours are subject to change on a daily basis, so be sure to check the calendar daily!*

**Please be sure to check the online calendar for open lab availability.

Link to Open Lab calendar: http://www.austincc.edu/health/skillslab/hours.php

(Both EVC and RRC lab calendars can be found using the link above. The calendars are located under separate tabs so please pay attention to which calendar you are viewing)

What to Bring:

1. Your ACC student ID. You will need your student ID in order to check into Open Lab.

2. Your lab pack with needed supplies

Dress Code:

1. You do not have to wear scrubs to open lab, but you must dress conservatively with all

body parts covered, no midriff showing. No tank tops, halter tops, low cut tops or shorts.

2. You will need to wear closed toe shoes. For your safety, we do not allow crocs, mary

janes, ballet flats or any other style shoe that exposes your foot.

3. Tattoos must be covered and no body piercings can be visible.

If you have any questions regarding lab please ask lab personnel.

I. ENTRY BEHAVIORS

Level II – Successful completion of VNG 1429 and 1461.

II. ENROUTE BEHAVIORS

Co-requisite course is VNG 2463.

Specific behavioral objectives are listed in each syllabus.

III. EXIT BEHAVIORS

The student must satisfactorily meet all behavioral objectives and acquire a course average of 77% according to the testing and grading criteria.

IV. HOW TO REACH FACULTY

Course Instructor Contact Information

Faculty	Office	Office Phone	Cell	E–Mail
Shirley Belk				sbelk2@austincc.edu
Jennifer Brimberry	Bldg 8000, Room 8265	223-5749	512-431-6043	jbrimber@austincc.edu
Mary Brunn	Bldg. 8000, Room 8253	223-5728	512-694-4761	mbrunn@austincc.edu
Stacy Dudley	Bldg 8000, Room 8255	223-5858	512-632-0147	Sdudley3@austincc.edu
Gabrielle Davis	Bldg. 9000 Room 9323	223-5843	512-927-0246	Gabrielle.davis@austincc.edu

V. CALENDAR

Schedule for the course is posted on the VNG web site: http://www.austincc.edu/health/vng/documents/2016FallLevel3_course_schedule_8.18.16_Final.pdf

VI. STUDENT AND INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES

ACC strives to provide exemplary support to its students and offers a broad variety of opportunities and services. Information on these services and support systems is available at: http://www.austincc.edu/support/

ACC Learning Labs provide free tutoring services to all ACC students currently enrolled in the course to be tutored. The tutor schedule for each Learning Lab may be found at: http://www.austincc.edu/tutor

Each semester, VNG students are assigned a faculty advisor. The student is required to meet with the faculty advisor at the beginning of the semester to discuss academic goals. In addition, students are expected to be an active partner in the faculty advisor/student relationship. Students are expected to monitor their own progress within the level course(s) and meet regularly with the faculty advisor to discuss academic progress, course exam failures, and theory and clinical course standings.

Information related to student and instructional services available at ACC can also be found in the VNG Student Handbook and the ACC Student Handbook.

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Medical-Surgical Nursing II

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