Atlantic Technical College Practical Nursing Program Syllabus

Practical Nursing 3 of 3

Theory: 110 hours

Clinical: 340 hours

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of three 450 hour instructional blocks to equal the state mandated 1350 hours for the Practical Nursing Program. This program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. The program is also accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Education for Nursing.

All students are expected to have read and to adhere to the policies pertaining to the following, as outlined in Broward County Practical Student Nursing Handbook 2016-2017.

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  Attendance
  
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  Evaluation and Grading
  
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  Clinical Competencies
  
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  Clinical Agency experience requirements
  
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  Netiquette
  
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  Examination and Testing policies
  
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  Uniform Dress Code
  
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  Simulation/College laboratory practice requirements
  
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  Grievance policy
  
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  Code of Conduct
  
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  Academic Honesty
  

All students are required to take Content Area Achievement Tests (HESI) during each block and

attain a minimum score of 850. HESI assessments are an indicator of how well the students will

perform on State Board NCLEX exam at the end of Practical Nursing Program. These exams provide students with feedback on their strengths and weaknesses in content specific areas where remediation may be necessary.

The faculty is committed to helping students achieve their goals and graduate from the program within the given timeframe. Group tutoring as well as individual sessions will be available as posted by your instructor. Please make the time to attend.

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  Read assigned textbooks and references before lectures
  
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  Access D2L and complete assignments as assigned
  
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  Participate in group discussions and activities
  
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  Attend class and clinical 100% of the time
  
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  Practice mindfulness
  
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  Read for understanding
  
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  Join a study group
  
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  Have a sense of inquiry
  

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  A student must be withdrawn after being absent for six (6) consecutive days.
  
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  Please refer to the Broward County Practical Nursing Student handbook 2016 /2017
  
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  Please refer to the Student Handbook for postsecondary students.
  
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  Kindly adhere to the attendance policy in your PN Handbook.
  

Leifer, Gloria (2015) 7^th Edition. Introduction to Maternity & Pediatric Nursing.

Linton, Adrianne D. (2016) 6^th Edition Introduction to Medical-Surgical Nursing. Clayton, Bruce; Willihganz, Michelle

17^th Edition Basic Pharmacology for Nurses Silvestri, Linda Anne (2016) 6^{th edition.}

Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN Examination.

Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (21 st Edition) Philadelphia, Pa. F.A. Davis Deglin, Judith H. & Vallerand, April H & Sanoski, Cynthia A. (2015) Davis Drug for Nurses (14^th Edition). Philadelphia, Pa. F.A. Davis Company.

Stethoscope

Sphygmomanometer

Bandage Scissors

USB Drive/8GB

Watch with a second hand

Index cards (drugs)

Pen Light

Computer Headset for HESI end-of-block exam.

Baby Book

1. 
   90 - 100%
   
2. 
   80 - 89%
   
3. 
   70 - 79%
   
4. 
   60 - 69%
   

I Incomplete ( Please see PN handbook)

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  Lectures
  
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  Audiovisuals
  
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  Cooperative Learning
  
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  Class Discussions
  
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  Role play
  
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  Simulation
  
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  Critical Thinking/Case Studies
  
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  Clinical Practice
  
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  Narrative pedagogy
  
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  Web-Assisted exercises
  
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  Quizzes and examinations
  
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  QSEN activities
  
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  Student Presentations
  

(Refer to PN Handbook for grading/rounding policy).

Should a student fail one component of a course, the student may remain in the course until either the student fails another component and is withdrawn or has passed all other components and meets HESI Forgiveness Policy requirements. To utilize the Grade Forgiveness Policy, the student must attain a minimum HESI score of 850. The conversion score will replace the lowest test grade in the failing component and must bring the combined component average to a minimum of 70%. The student will then be eligible to progress to the next block. If the component grade average is less than 70% the student fails the course and is withdrawn.

1. Go to https://browardfocus.com (access FOCUS using Chrome, Firefox or Safari)

2. Student ID which is on your student schedule.

3. Passcode: Student’s date of birth formatted as YYYYMMDD.

A gold seal will be applied to a Program Completion Certificate or an Applied Technology Diploma if the student has earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in their Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes.

Obstetrics

Pediatrics

Mental Health

Graduate Transition

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