RNSG 1343: Complex Concepts of Adult Health Lecture

RNSG 1343: Complex Concepts of Adult Health Lecture

Division of Health Sciences 

Associate Degree Nursing Department

http://www.hccs.edu/programs/areas–of–study/Coleman Health Sciences  Center of Excellence

RNSG 1343: Complex Concepts of Adult Health Lecture   CRN# 23794/23795 AM

Fall 2020 | August 24, 2020 – December 13, 2020 

Virtual Online | Coleman College for Health Sciences  

Wednesday 8:00 AM-10:50 AM |3 Credit Hours | 

48 hours per semester

Instructors Contact Information

                 Instructor: Dr. Rita Callahan, PhD, BSN, RN                Office Phone: 713-718-7275            

1           Office: # 325                                                               Virtual Office Hours:                       

                 HCC Email: rita.callahan@hccs.edu                             Tuesdays: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM;    

                                                                                 1111:30Thursdays:  11:30 AM – 2:30 PM          

                Instructor: Dr.     Charlet Jose  , PhD, RN                      Office Phone: 713-718-7232            

                  Office: # 323                                                               Virtual Office Hours:                       

                 HCC Email: charlet.jose@hccs.edu                              Mondays: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM;    

                                                                                 1111:30Wednesdays:  1:00 PM – 4:00 PM  

Please feel free to contact us at any time concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. Your performance in our class is very important to us. We are available to hear your concerns and/or just discuss course topics.

Instructor’s Preferred Method of Contact

We will answer emails within 24 hours on Weekdays; Monday morning for weekend messages. Students may also use Canvas Inbox to communicate with us.

What’s Exciting About This Course

You will learn integration of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of a patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession in the care of adult patients and families with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with the body systems. Emphasis on complex knowledge, judgements skills, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.

Our Personal Welcome

Welcome to Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice. We look forward to working with each of you to reach your goals. One of our passions is to be an encouragement to others as they strive for success. Our intentions for this class are to partner with you to learn the common health care needs related to complex diseases, linked to clinical nursing practice and get you to your next phase of learning.

We will present the information in the most exciting way we know, so that you can grasp

2       the concepts and apply them now and hopefully throughout your life. As you read and wrestle with new ideas and facts that may challenge you, we will be available to support you. The fastest way to reach us is by HCC email. The best way to really discuss issues is in person; however, due to this course being online, we will have to meet online or by way of phoning. We are available during posted virtual office hours to tackle any questions you might have. Our goal is for you to walk out of the course with a better understanding of basic concepts of nursing. So please contact us whenever you have a question.

Prerequisites and/or Co-Requisites

The minimum requirements for enrollment in RNSG 1343 are as follows: (1) completed and passed all pre-requisite courses and requirements. Please refer to the policy in the HCC Student Handbook and the ADN Student Handbook for questions related to failures, withdrawals, and progression.  

Eagle Online Canvas Learning Management System

This course will use Eagle Online Canvas (https://eagleonline.hccs.edu) to supplement in- class assignments, exams, and activities. You are expected to use Eagle Online Canvas regularly. It is your responsibility to check for updates and/or changes daily.

HCCS Open Lab locations may be used to access the Internet and Eagle Online Canvas. It is recommended that you USE FIREFOX OR CHROME AS YOUR BROWSER.

HCC Online Information and Policies

Although this is a virtual class, we encourage you to visit the HCC Online information pages.

They contain a great deal of useful information about using Canvas. Here is the link to HCC Online: http://www.hccs.edu/online/.

Scoring Rubrics, Assignment Instructions, etc.

Look in Eagle Online Canvas for the scoring rubrics (if used) for assignments, assignment instructions, exam instructions, and other information to assist you in the course.  

https://eagleonline.hccs.edu/login/ldap

Instructional Materials 

Textbook Information

The textbook listed below is required for this course. 

Lewis, et al, (2020), Medical-Surgical Nursing, 11^th Ed, ISBN: 978-0-323-55149-6 -RNSG 1343 – Complex Concepts of Adult Health Clinical (FALL 2020)

The textbook is included in Elsevier package/bundle

          This bundle is available now and ready for purchase. Package contents:           

20 Fall Level 4 AND Bundle:                         

Total Student Price $411.55 (includes course content and HESI)                                

ISBN: 9780323840835 (Bundle)               

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• Virtual Clinical Excursion (VCE) for Med-Surg Lewis           
• HESI Exams + HESI Live Review (or virtual if COVID restrictions are still in place)   

NOTE: Due to COVID closure of the bookstore, students are purchasing the bundle online ONLY and will receive a code via email to redeem for access using the attached instructions. This access is to the Evolve custom course you created with Evolve Representatives: Megan Ubben or Marsha Jaramillo. 

Instructions to purchase Semester 4 Bundle:

Go to: www.shophccbookstore.com

Under TEXTBOOK tab, select FIND TEXTBOOKS.

In the drop-down box: SELECT A CAMPUS, please select Houston Comm College – Central/Online Term: Select FALL 2020 Department: RNSG

For example: Course: 1144 – then select a section, the first option is fine. Scroll down and click ‘Find Materials for 1 Course’

NOTE: UPDATED PROCESS FOR FALL 2020:

Semester 4 ADN Fall PKG 2020 populates; in drop down Select ‘Buy New $411.55 option, then select add to cart and complete checkout process.

Once your purchase is confirmed, the bookstore will mail you a code.  You will confirm your physical address during checkout process. When your code arrives, peel off the sticker on the back to reveal the code and       compete self-enrollment instructions below.

Evolve Student Self-Enrollment:

Please follow instructions in order, exactly as listed.

To begin this process, you must first purchase the Semester 4 bundle and have received your access code, mailed from the bookstore.  Please save your receipt.  Your bundle purchase includes BOTH course content and HESI.

1. Go to https://evolve.elsevier.com and log in.
2. From My Evolve/Content screen, click ‘Catalog’ in the top right corner
3. In the inbox “Redeem an Access Code or Enter an Evolve Course ID,” enter the code you received via mail after purchasing your bundle and click Submit (Peel off sticker on back to reveal the code).
4. Click the blue Redeem link and a ‘We’re saving your changes’ link will appear.  A confirmation page showing the products now loaded into your account.
5. Click ‘Catalog’ again in top right corner.
6. In the box “Redeem an Access Code or Enter Course ID” copy/paste the following course ID’s one right after the other, meaning after you enter the first one, click submit and a ‘You’re Enroll!’ message Continue, then click Catalog again, and copy/paste the next one until all Course ID’s have been submitted.

• 155081_hcoleman126_1003 • 162851_hcoleman126_1003 • 154359_hcoleman126_1008
  • 161526_hcoleman126_1002

⁴             Once all course ID’s have been submitted, you will see the following courses listed on your Evolve         Content page:

       RNSG 1343-Complex Concepts of Adult Health (FALL 2020)

• 162851_hcoleman126_1003

        RNSG 2221-Prof Nursing Leadership and Management (FALL 2020)

• 161526_hcoleman126_1002

         RNSG 2361-Complex Concepts of Adult Health Clinical (FALL 2020)

• 154359_hcoleman126_1008

         RNSG 1144-Nursing Skills 2 (FALL 2020)

• 155081_hcoleman126_1003

         You are now enrolled in each of the courses you need access to.

          If you have any questions for redeeming a code, please call 1-800-222-9570 and have your code, receipt            and course ID’s available.

              Other Instructional Resources

See details in Canvas modules:  Course materials/TextBook and Resources

INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

1. Lecture, Discussion, or Flipping the class
2. Computer Assisted Instruction (explanatory and interactive)
3. Critical thinking scenarios
4. Case studies
5. Individual faculty-student tutorials
6. Elsevier/Evolve Adaptive Quizzing

Tutoring

HCC provides free, confidential, and convenient academic support, including writing critiques, to HCC students in an online environment and on campus. Tutoring is provided by HCC personnel in order to ensure that it is contextual and appropriate. Visit the HCC Tutoring  Services Website for services provided.  Latrivia Guinn, the HCC Nursing Retention Specialist is also available.  Her email: latrivia.guinn@hccs.edu. 

(You may also contact your instructors for additional information regarding tutoring)

Libraries

5       The HCC Library System consists of 9 libraries and 6 Electronic Resource Centers (ERCs) that are inviting places to study and collaborate on projects. Librarians are available both at the libraries and online to show you how to locate and use the resources you need. The libraries maintain a large selection of electronic resources as Ill as collections of books, magazines, newspapers, and audiovisual materials. The portal to all libraries’ resources and services is the HCCS library Web page at http://library.hccs.edu.

Supplementary Instruction

Supplemental Instruction is an academic enrichment and support program that uses peer- assisted study sessions to improve student retention and success in historically difficult courses. Peer support is provided by students who have already succeeded in completion of the specified course, and who earned a grade of A or B. Find details at  http://www.hccs.edu/resources–for/current–students/supplemental–instruction/.  Please see your instructor for information regarding these services for your area) 

Course Overview

RNSG 1343 involves the coordination of care, relating to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of a patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession in the care of adult patients and families with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with the body systems. Topics include, but are not limited to the nursing role in management  of clients with complex problems/alterations in cardiovascular function, respiratory function, endocrine function, gastrointestinal function, hematology function, reproductive function, neurological function, and renal and urological function.

End of Course Learning Outcomes CSLOs ICM)

Upon completion of RNSG 1343 the student will be able to:

1. Describe the roles of the nurse in delivery of health care;

Integrate the roles of the professional nurse in the provision of care of adult patients and families

• Utilize critical thinking skills and a systematic problem-solving process in providing             Care for adult patients and families with complex health care needs

Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)

⁶       Upon graduation student s will be able to:

1. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care team. 
2. Utilize a systematic problem-solving approach in caring for patients with common and complex needs
3. Demonstrate appropriate entry level associate degree nursing program didactic competencies to pass the NCLEX-RN licensure examination
4. Demonstrate safe entry level nursing practice as defined by the four roles of the Differentiated Essential Competencies of Graduates of Texas Nursing Programs (DECs). 

Learning Objectives

1.1  Integrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology as it relates to clients with complex medical/surgical problems.

1.2       Describe the pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of complex medical/surgical problems

1.3       Discuss the various areas of assessment used in clients with complex medical/surgical problems

2.1     Describe therapeutic interventions used regarding health promotion,            Maintenance and restoration/rehabilitation related to complex           medical/surgical problems

2.2     Formulate a plan of care using critical thinking for clients and families with             complex medical/surgical problems in collaboration with other health care             professionals

 2.3      Describe safe nursing practice within legal/ethical parameters when caring for clients

Student Success

Expect to spend at least twice as many hours per week outside of class as you do in class studying the course content. Additional time will be required for written assignments. The assignments provided will help you use your study hours wisely. Successful completion of this course requires a combination of the following:

⁷ ••  ReadingAttending the _class textbook in _person  (if available during COVID-19) and/or online

• Completing assignments
• Participating in class activities
• Completing all assignments

There is no short cut for success in this course; it requires reading (and probably re-reading) and studying the material using the course objectives as your guide.

Instructor and Student Responsibilities

As your Instructor, it is our responsibility to:

• Provide the grading scale and detailed grading formula explaining how student grades are       to be derived 
• Facilitate an effective learning environment through learner-centered instructional    techniques
• Provide a description of any special projects or assignments
• Inform students of policies such as attendance, withdrawal, tardiness, and make up • Provide the course outline and class calendar which will include a description of any    special projects or assignments
• Arrange to meet with individual students before and after class as required

As a student, it is your responsibility to:

• Attend class in person (if available during COVID-19) and/or online
• Participate actively by reviewing course material, interacting with classmates, and            responding promptly in your communication with us
• Read and comprehend the textbook
• Complete the required assignments and exams
• Ask for help when there is a question or problem
• Keep copies of all paperwork, including this syllabus, handouts, and all assignments
• Be aware of and comply with academic honesty policies in the HCCS Student Handbook          and the ADN Student Handbook 

Assignments, Exams, and Activities

Please carefully review all of the information in this section and don’t hesitate to ask questions if anything is unclear to you. Be assured that we have thoughtfully designed all assignments, exams, and activities in this course to enable you to learn the material and to be successful. By providing due dates, we are helping you stay on track and accomplish your goal of getting the best grade you can in this course.

You will have assignments related to course topics and will be scheduled in the Evolve Sherpath.   There will be weekly assigned Sherpath EAQ quizzes that follows the weekly topic.  These are meant to be a review of that week’s material. They will be due on Saturday’s of the week the content is covered.  There will be no class content or quizzes on exam weeks. The link to the site is https://evolve.elsevier.com/cs/login.

Course assignments, such as Elsevier Sherpath Case Studies and Adaptive Quizzes answers are not to be shared, for if this is discovered by the instructor(s), there will be 10 points deducted from the final score for each involved student(s).

Exams

Master each unit exam with a 75% or greater. The exams will include course content and

⁸       consist of 50 questions (including two math questions). The specialty exam (HESI) will be utilized as a benchmark and final exam for the course. Read the textbook, study for the exams, participate in online classroom activities, utilize the online component of the course, and enjoy yourself throughout the experience. 

Exam Remediation

All unit exams in which a student receive a grade less than 75% will require remediation of the failed exam prior to taking the next unit exam, or the student will not be permitted to take the next exam as determined by the course instructors. This is policy which is designed to help ensure in the success of the student taking the next exam.  The student will have email Latrivia Guinn, the HCC ADN Nursing Retention Specialist at latrivia.guinn@hccs.edu. If the retention specialist is not available to remediate with you, please contact course instructor(s).  There is a remediation waiver form; however, we do not encourage the use of the form frequently, as we want you to review and learn the material in remediating, so improvement is achieved.

Online-Class Activities

”Online Class activities will not be graded; however, the degree of your class participation and class attendance will be noted.” 

We will conduct exams that you can use to determine how successful you are at achieving the course learning outcomes (mastery of course content) outlined in the syllabus. If you find you are not mastering the material, you are encouraged to reflect on how you study and prepare for each

class. We welcome your observations on what you discover and may be able to assist you in finding resources that will improve your performance.   

Comprehensive Final Exam

There will be a comprehensive HESI final exam in this course.  All students in RNSG 1343 are required to take a comprehensive final exam.  The exam will be administered online by way of ProctorU in accordance with the class schedule (See Course Calendar for date and time). The comprehensive departmental HESI final exam consist of 55 questions.  All of the information students need to prepare for the exam may be found on Canvas and will be discussed in the virtual online class.  When studying for the HESI final exam, it is important for you to practice questions as relates to the content studied in class.

Please visit ProctorU’s website https://go.proctoru.com/session/new (Links to an external site.) to walk you through how to set up an account, schedule your exam, and access support if needed. 

Registration First you will need to create your Proctor U account  

IMPORTANT: It is imperative that you READ and FOLLOW DIRECTIONS throughout this process to ensure your ability to test within the allotted dates/times we have reserved! 

9IMPORTANT       : PLEASE SET UP YOUR PROCTUR U ACCOUNT AND REGISTER FOR YOUR TEST SESSION AS SOON AS YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION FROM YOUR INSTRUCTORS TO DO SO. 

STUDENTS WHO HAVE USED PROCTOR U PREVIOUSLY: 

If you have ever used Proctor U before, you CANNOT use your standard institution account. The process is different for HESI exams, so visit this site (Links to an external site.) and follow the steps outlined there as soon as possible. When you get to the point of scheduling your exam, please look for this exam name:

RN Med Surg Houston CC Q-06795 RN Med Surg

STUDENTS WHO HAVE NOT USED PROCTOR U PREVIOUSLY:  

Please Read this website (Links to an external site.) and follow the below steps and instructions to get started with Proctor U. 

After creating an account in ProctorU, you need to schedule your exam STEP 1:   

• Create a Proctor U username and password in order to register for, and take your exam   o    For your Institution, please select “**Elsevier – HESI**”  
  • If you already have a Proctor U account, you will need to sign in and then “add enrollment” from your profile > account settings and select “**Elsevier – HESI** for the Institution.  Then update account.  

STEP 2:   

• Register for your exam(s) at least 72 hours prior to your test date.  Please register directly on the Proctor U website, no need to do so in your HESI account.    
  • When registering, your TERM will be the name of your Institution, which is Houston Community      College

Exam Name: RN Med Surg Houston CC Q-06795 RN Med Surg

ALL STUDENTS: Once you have set up your Proctor U account and have  registered for your HESI Exam Session, please email your registration  confirmation to Dr. Callahan:   rita.callahan@hccs.edu

ALL STUDENTS: IMPORTANT NOTES WHEN TESTING:   

• You will need to have your Evolve username and password in order to test (you will be prompted for this after starting your exam session).
• You’ll need a computer, a webcam, and a microphone to take this exam. You will also need to be in a welllit environment, private and quiet area that is free from interruption.
• You will be connected to a live proctor for this exam and asked to show a Government issued ID to authenticate your identity. Your face and your screen will also be recorded through the duration of the exam.
• You will be asked to show your entire testing space during the startup process. 
• The startup process will take between 10-25 minutes and does not deduct against your actual exam time. 

₁₀ •         It is important that you have enough bandwidth available during the exam. Be aware that other people on your network streaming videos or using excessive bandwidth can impact your testing experience. 

Remote Proctoring

• A proctor will check your surroundings via the webcam.
• You will want to check your equipment (microphone and webcam) and ensure all apps are closed to launch the secure browser and exam a day prior to taking your exam.
• Once the exam launches, you will be filmed and recorded for security purposes.
• Any possible security breach or suspicious behavior will be flagged for closer review and evaluation may be sent to your faculty for review.

Equipment Requirements

• You will need either a laptop or desktop computer (Windows or Mac) that meets the system operating requirements.
• Your device will need an internal or external camera and microphone in order to communicate with the remote proctor during your exam.
• We recommend at least 3Mbps network connection (wired or wireless) both upstream and downstream.

Help

If you encounter any issues with the registration you will need to contact the remote proctoring company that your school has chosen. Go to the same link used previously when registering and paying for your exam to access the proctoring service. They can contact HESI support directly if needed during your exam.

Proctor U support number: 855.772.8678, Email at help@proctoru.com

You have all worked very hard to get to this point and we are excited for you to help you take this next step. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Good luck on your exams! Dr. Callahan & Dr. Jose  

PLEASE NOTE:

A weak WiFi or using a MAC computer has been known to cause issues in logging in to ProctorU.  If you are using a MAC, please follow the steps below:

MAC USERS: Pay Attention HERE:  

1. Mac Catalina update – If students are on 10.15.2 or 10.15.3, they need to update to 10.15.4. If students have not updated, please ask them to stay on 10.15.1.
2. Please run the HESI compatibility checker AND HESI mock exam and screenshot the results of both. Please also install the HESI Secure Browser listed in the HESI mock exam https://hesi.elsevier.com/systemChecker/index.html (Links to an external site.)
3. Download the ProctorU extension https://www.proctoru.com/portal/elsevier–hesWe(Links to an external

site.)

Run the ProctorU compatibility checker https://www.proctoru.com/portal/elsevier–hesWe(Links to an external site.)

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Students who are absent from the final exam must discuss their absence with the instructor in advance. The final exam may not be taken early under any circumstances. Students who are absent from the final exam without discussing their absence with the instructor in advance will receive a course grade of 0. 

Grading Formula

The course must be completed with a 75% or higher passing score 

Exam 1	15%
Exam 2	20%
Exam 3	20%
Exam 4	20%
Elsevier Sherpath Assignments	05%
HESI Final	20%
Total	100%

HCC AND Grading Scale

                    A= 100-90                               4 points per semester hour

                     B= 89-80                                 3 points per semester hour

                   C= 79-75                                 2 points per semester hour

                    D= 74-60                                 1 point per semester hour

                    59 and below = F                    0 points per semester hour

                    W (Withdrawn)                       0 points per semester hour

                     WE(Incomplete)                     0 points per semester hour

                    AUD (Audit)                           0 points per semester hour

Note: All nursing courses (RNSG) require a C to be considered passing. A 74.5 and above will be rounded to a 75.

HCC Grading Scale can be found on this site under Academic Information:  http://www.hccs.edu/resources–for/current–students/student–handbook/

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RNSG 1343 Course Calendar – Fall 2020

Course Calendar (Also Available via Eagle Online) is reviewed during course orientation.

Changes are sometimes necessary and will be announced in class and/or via Eagle Online *Placement of content may vary during semester. Refer to your calendar on Eagle Online for specific dates and content changes. The sequencing is subject to changes as deemed necessary by faculty. Students will be notified of changes as soon as possible. Course calendar is available on Canvas.

Week #	Date/Time	Topics & Chapters	Exams/Learning Activities
1	Wednesday, 8/26/20 8am – 10.50am	Orientation to course/syllabus  Math Review (Medication dosages)	Math Practice Questions
2	Wednesday, 9/2/20 8am – 10.50am	Chap. 33 – Cardiovascular Nursing (ACS) Chap. 35 -Dysrhythmias, EKG’s (Rhythm Strips)	Math Exam 1 Adaptive Quizzing
3	Wednesday, 9/9/20 8am – 10.50am	Chap. 66 – Shock Chap. 68 – Triage, ER Nursing	Math Exam 2 Adaptive Quizzing
4	Wednesday, 9/16/20 8am – 10.00am	Exam # 1 Cardiovascular – 15 questions EKG’s – 6 questions, ER– 15 questions  Shock – 12 questions, Math – 2 questions		Exam 1	xam 3
Math E
5	Wednesday, 9/23/20 8am – 10.50am	Chaps. 26, 27, 67 – Respiratory Nursing  (Upper Resp., Tracheostomy, Lung Cancer  Chest Trauma/Drainage, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, ARDS)	Adaptive Quizzing
6	Wednesday, 9/30/20 8am – 10.50am	Chap. 24 – Burns/Integumentary	Adaptive Quizzing
7	Wednesday, 10/7/20  8am – 10.50am	Chap. 49 Endocrine Nursing (Addison’s Disease, Cushing Syndrome, Hyperthyroidism/Hypothyroidism, Endocrine Problems	Adaptive Quizzing
8	Wednesday, 10/14/20  8am – 10.00am	Exam # 2 Burns/Integumentary-8 questions Respiratory-20 questions  Endocrine-20 questions Math – 2 questions		Exam 2
9	Wednesday, 10/21/20 8am – 10.50am	Chaps. 41, 42, 43 – Gastrointestinal Nursing (GI Disorders, Esophageal Ca, Colorectal Ca, Stomach Ca), Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreas Problems	Adaptive Quizzing

10	Wednesday,10/28/20  8am – 10.50am	Chap. 30 – Hematology Nursing	Adaptive Quizzing
11	Wednesday, 11/4/20  8am – 10.50am	Chap. 15 – Cancer/Oncology Nursing Chaps. 51, 53, 54 – Reproductive/Oncology,  Female/Male Cancers	Adaptive Quizzing
12	Wednesday, 11/11/20  8am – 10.00am	Exam # 3 GI – 20 questions  Hematology – 14 questions Repro/Oncology – 14 questions  Math – 2 questions		Exam 3
13	Wednesday, 11/18/20  8am – 10.50am	Chaps. 56, 59, 60 – Neurological Nursing (Delirium, Dementia, Alzheimer’s)	Adaptive Quizzing
14	Wednesday, 11/25/20  8am – 10.50am	Chaps. 45, 46 – Renal Nursing	Adaptive Quizzing
15	Wednesday, 12/2/20  8am – 10.00am	Exam # 4 Neuro-25 questions  Renal- 23 questions  Math – 2 questions		Exam 4
16	Wednesday, 12/9/20  8am – 10.00am	Med Surg Hesi Final	Med Surg  Hesi Final

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Syllabus and Calendar Modifications

The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus and/or course calendar at any time during the semester and will promptly notify students in writing, typically by e-mail, of any such changes.

Instructor’s Practices and Procedures

Missed Assignments 

Make-up exams are not acceptable except in the most extenuating circumstances and at the Instructor’s discretion.

  All course assignments have expected Due Dates. You are to submit assignments on their respective due    date either appropriate to the instructor(s) or per Elsevier/Evolve.  There are no course assignment    submissions accepted after due dates, unless specific communication determined by instructors.

Academic Integrity

Students are responsible for conducting themselves with honor and integrity in fulfilling course requirements. Penalties and/or disciplinary proceedings may be initiated by college district officials against a student accused of scholastic dishonesty. “Scholastic Dishonesty” includes, but is not limited to, cheating on a test/exam, plagiarism and collusion. Any instance of scholastic dishonesty may be reported to the Maxiant system. 

Possible punishments for scholastic dishonesty include a grade of “0” or “F” on the particular

15       assignment, failure in the course, and/or recommendation for probation or dismissal from the college district. A recommendation for suspension or expulsion will be referred to the college Dean of Students for disciplinary disposition. Students have the right to appeal the decision.

Any assigned online “group work” is determined, with instruction distribution by the course instructor(s).  Students do not have permission to perform “group work” on their own.

Here’s the link to the HCC information about academic integrity (Scholastic Dishonesty and Violation of Academic Scholastic Dishonesty and Grievance):

http://www.hccs.edu/about–hcc/procedures/student–rights–policies—procedures/student–  procedures/

Attendance Policy

Students are expected to attend in-person course (if available) and/or online.

Student Conduct

Students are expected to come prepared to fully participate and learn. Group work and projects should be completed in a timely manner (if devised by the instructor(s).

Instructor’s Course-Specific Information

All grades and announcements will be posted weekly in Canvas. Be sure to check for daily updates before attending class (in-person or online).

Electronic Devices

Students are expected to utilize their laptop or tablet to access online activities and in-class discussions.

If you do not have necessary electronic devices in conducting online activities/participation/course exams, please communicate this information to your course instructors as soon as possible by email.

Nursing Program Information

Majoring in Nursing  

Visit the Associate Degree Nursing Program pages on the Learning web for information about our faculty and courses. You will also find information about majoring in nursing.

Student Organizations

Student Nursing Association (SNA)  

All students are invited to join the SNA an organization that can help students learn about Nursing and the nursing profession.  For more information, please contact the Nursing Department, Suite 344.

HCC Foundation: 

Please contact for any available scholarships  

HCC Policies

16       Here’s the link to the HCC Student Handbook http://www.hccs.edu/resources–for/current–  students/student–handbook/In it you will find information about the following:

Academic Information	Incomplete Grades
Academic Support	International Student Services
Attendance, Repeating Courses, and Withdrawal	Health Awareness
Career Planning and Job Search	Libraries/Bookstore
Childcare	Police Services & Campus Safety
Disability Support Services	Student Life at HCC
Electronic Devices	Student Rights and Responsibilities
Equal Educational Opportunity	Student Services
Financial Aid TV (FATV)	Testing
General Student Complaints	Transfer Planning
Grade of FX	Veteran Services

EGLS³

The EGLS³ (Evaluation for Greater Learning Student Survey System) will be available for most courses near the end of the term until finals start. This brief survey will give invaluable information to your faculty about their teaching. Results are anonymous and will be available to faculty and division chairs after the end of the term. EGLS³ surveys are only available for the Fall and Spring semesters. EGLS3 surveys are not offered during the Summer semester due to logistical constraints.

http://www.hccs.edu/resources–for/current–students/egls3–evaluate–your–professors/

Campus Carry Link

Here’s the link to the HCC information about Campus Carry:  

http://www.hccs.edu/departments/police/campus–carry/

HCC Email Policy

When communicating via email, HCC requires students to communicate only through the HCC email system to protect your privacy. If you have not activated your HCC student email account, you can go to HCC Eagle ID and activate it now. You may also use Canvas Inbox to communicate.  You must check your HCC email daily.

Housing and Food Assistance for Students

Any student who faces challenges securing their foods or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to contact the Dean of Students at their college for support. Furthermore, please notify the professor if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable HCC to provide any resources that HCC may possess.

Office of Institutional Equity

Use the link below to access the HCC Office of Institutional Equity, Inclusion, and Engagement (http://www.hccs.edu/departments/institutional–equity/)

Disability Services

HCC strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic or

17       temporary medical conditions), please meet with a campus Abilities Counselor as soon as possible in order to establish reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations are established through an interactive process between you, your instructor(s) and Ability Services. It is the policy and practice of HCC to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. For more information, please go to  http://www.hccs.edu/support–services/disability–services/

Title IX

Houston Community College is committed to cultivating an environment free from inappropriate conduct of a sexual or gender-based nature including sex discrimination, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and sexual violence. Sex discrimination includes all forms of sexual and gender-based misconduct and violates an individual’s fundamental rights and personal dignity. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex-including pregnancy and parental status in educational programs and activities. If you require an accommodation due to pregnancy please contact an Abilities Services Counselor. The Director of EEO/Compliance is designated as the Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator. All inquiries concerning HCC policies, compliance with applicable laws, statutes, and regulations (such as  Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504), and complaints may be directed to:

David Cross

Director EEO/Compliance

Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity

3100 Main

(713) 718-8271

Houston, TX 77266-7517 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu  http://www.hccs.edu/departments/institutional–equity/title–ix–know–your–rights/

Department Chair Contact Information

Dr. Tyrone Sharp 

Tyrone.sharp@hccs.edu    

713 718-7476

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HOUSTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM

RNSG 1343:  COMPLEX CONCEPTS OF ADULT HEALTH

COURSE EXPECTATIONS CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT

Fall 2020   

I, ______________________________have read the syllabus and fully understand the expectations of me as a student in this course. 

I am aware that the course syllabus and the Houston Community College A.D.N. Student Handbook are on the course website and that I am accountable for following the policies and procedures discussed. 

I agree to avoid academic dishonesty by neither giving nor receiving any information about exam content in this course and I will not sign the roll for any other student. 

I agree that my failure to submit this signed agreement will be considered a breach of contract and I may be administratively dropped. 

I have been given an opportunity to ask and have my questions answered.

I agree to the course expectations of me as a student in this course in addition to the course expectations, I agree to neither share or receive any information about assignments to be submitted for a grade or exam ¹⁹        content in this course.

My signature below signifies my willingness to comply with the course requirements.

________________________________________ 

SIGNATURE 

________________________________________  PRINTED NAME 

________________________________________  DATE