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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. The program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. The program is 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 2015-2016.

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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
  

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  A student must be withdrawn after being absent for six (6) consecutive days.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 2016-2017 Student Handbook.
  
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  Please refer to the Student Handbook for postsecondary students.
  

(F.S.1003.26 (1) (b)) and the School Board of Broward County, Policy 5.5.

AES (applied Educational Systems)

Thibodeau & Patton: Structure & Function of the Human Body (15^th, Ed.) Philadelphia: Elsevier

American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Providers (2015)

Dewitt, Susan (2014). Student Learning Guide for Fundamental Concepts and Skills For Nursing (4^th.Ed). Philadelphia: Elsevier

Dewitt, Susan (2014). Fundamentals Concepts and Skills For Nursing (4th, Ed.).Philadelphia : Elsevier

Evolve on-line resources (Case Studies, Practice Tests, SimChart & HESI tests).

F.A. Davis Company (2009). Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (21^st Ed). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis

Silvestri, Linda Anne( 2016), Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NLEX PN® Examination(6^th.Ed) St. Louis: Elsevier

Stethoscope

Sphygmomanometer

Watch with second hand

USB drive

Pen Light

Bandage Scissors

Reflection Journal

Head set for HESI end-of course exams

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   90 - 100%
   
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   80 - 89%
   
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   70 - 79%
   
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   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
  

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.

This forgiveness policy is only applicable for Medical Surgical Nursing in PRN0092 and Obstetrical OR

Pediatric Nursing in PRN0096. There is no forgiveness policy for Basic Health Care Worker (HSC003), Nurse

Aide Orderly (HCP0121), and Practical Nursing 1 of 3 (PRN0091). There is no HESI exam for

Pharmacology/Mental Health/Graduate Transition.

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
  

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.

01.0 Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations.

02.0 Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.

03.0 Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.

04.0 Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.

05.0 Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.

06.0 Recognize and respond to emergency situations.

07.0 Recognize and practice infection control procedures.

08.0 Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.

09.0 Demonstrate employability skills.

10.0 Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.

11.0 Apply basic math and science skills.

12.0 Use verbal and written communications specific to the nursing assistant.

13.0 Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to the nursing assistant.

14.0 Perform physical comfort and safety functions specific to the nursing assistant.

15.0 Provide personal patient care.

16.0 Perform patient care procedures.

17.0 Apply principles of nutrition.

18.0 Provide care for geriatric patients.

19.0 Apply the principles of infection control specific to the nursing assistant.

20.0 Provide biological, psychological, and social support.

21.0 Develop supervised organizational skills, following the patient plan of care.

22.0 Assist with restorative (rehabilitative) activities

23.0 Demonstrate computer literacy as related to nursing functions.

24.0 Use appropriate verbal and written communications in the performance of nursing functions.

25.0 Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities specific to the nursing profession.

26.0 Describe human growth and development.

27.0 Apply the principles of infection control, utilizing nursing principles.

28.0 Perform aseptic techniques.

29.0 Describe the anatomy and physiology of the human body.

30.0 Apply principles of nutrition.

31.0 Perform nursing procedures.