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Vocational Nurse Program Handbook i Revised April 11, 2018

VN Program Student Handbook TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome 1 VN Program Mission 2 VN Program Philosophy 2 VN Program Student Learning Outcomes 3 VN Program Conceptual Framework 4-5 College Expectations 6 Admission Criteria 7 - Entrance Exams 7 - Director of Nursing Interview 7 - Health Clearance 8 - Drug Screening Policy and Procedure 8 - Criminal Background Check 8 Credit Granting Policy 8 Program Overview 9-13 Expected Student Behavior 14 Campus – Wide Regulations 14-15 Social Media Policy 15 Dress Code 16-17 Progress Reports 17 Dismissal/Termination 17 Grades 18 Remediation and Probation Policy 19 - Academic Remediation 19-21 - Clinical Remediation 20 - Behavioral Remediation 21 Computerized Testing And Learning Resources 22 - Expectations During Testing 23 Graduation Requirements 24 Attendance Policy 24-26 - Theory Class Attendance Policy 25 - Clinical Attendance Policy 26 Clinical Facility Assignment Policy 27 NCLEX Application Policy 27 Problem Resolution 28 Sample Clinical Performance Evaluation Form 29-30 Vocational Nurse Program Handbook Receipt Verification 31

Vocational Nurse Program Handbook 1 Revised April 11, 2018

Welcome to the Vocational Nurse program at Glendale Career College and North-West College.

We are glad you chose to attend our College!

Dear Nursing Student,

You have embarked on a journey that will change the rest of your life. Nursing is a dynamic and challenging profession where you will be able to make a difference in people’s lives and they in turn will make a difference in yours.

This Nursing Student Handbook contains valuable information about policies and procedures of the Vocational Nurse Program and it is an important resource for your academic success. Refer to this handbook often since you will be held accountable to meet the expectations provided in this handbook. Any updates or changes to this handbook will be provided to you.

The Nursing Student Handbook has been prepared as a supplement to information provided in the Campus Catalog. The Campus Catalog is posted on each campus’s public website and contains the campus policies and procedures. Nursing students are accountable to comply with the general policies and procedures of the campus.

We all look forward to working with you to help you achieve your goals. To achieve your goals, you must spend your time and energy focused on your education and believe in yourself.

The Chief Nursing Education Officer, Director of Nursing, Nursing Faculty and Staff

“Whether you think you can or can’t, you’re right.” ~Henry Ford


VN PROGRAM MISSION

The mission of the VN Nursing Program is twofold. A primary objective is to effectively educate students in order for them to provide safe, compassionate, and competent care at the entry to practice level for diverse patients/clients across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings. The other primary objective is to effectively educate students in order for them to pass the NCLEX – VN licensing test on the first attempt.

VN PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

The Vocational Nurse (VN) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team. The VN provides care in uncomplicated and relatively stable situations with a minimum of supervision and direction from the Registered Nurse (RN) and/or a person licensed in this state to prescribe medications and treatments. Health is on a continuum with high level wellness and death as the extremes. The position on the illness-wellness continuum depends upon the individual's ability to adapt to a changing environment and the availability of supportive assistance. Culture impacts the way individuals think about health and illness and influences health related behaviors. The individual's optimal level of health will vary throughout life. The goals of nursing care are to help people avoid illness and its complications, help people have who are ill, injured, disabled, or well to have optimal quality of life, and continually improve patient outcomes, care delivery practices, and nurses’ ability to be effective. The goal of the VN nursing program is to provide students with the opportunity to develop cognitive, affective and psychomotor skills sufficient to provide optimum client/patient care across the illness-wellness continuum, across the lifespan, and across cultures. The VN program prepares students to use the nursing process to collect client/patient data, identify client/patient problems, implement appropriate interventions that are individualized to each client’s/patient’s unique circumstances, and evaluate the effectiveness of care provided. The VN program prepares students to assist client/patients in meeting their physical and psychosocial needs, thereby helping them to maintain and/or restore an optimal level of health or support them at the end of life. The VN program encourages lifelong learning in order for graduates to meet the new demands of nursing in the rapidly changing world of health care. The VN program promotes nursing’s leadership role in creating healthy communities by promoting health and healing, preventing disease, and influencing healthcare policy by utilizing evidence-based knowledge and science. The VN program’s faculty view teaching and learning an interactive process between teacher and learner. Learning is an active, continuous process proceeding from the simple to the complex, resulting in a change of behavior. The program’s faculty believes the multicultural student population enriches the learning environment, which promotes cultural competence. The responsibility of the faculty is to facilitate the student’s understanding and ability to meet the competencies for nursing practice through the design and evaluation of learning experiences. The nursing student is responsible for actively


participating in learning experiences and developing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide quality client/patient centered nursing care.

VN PROGRAM STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

1) Pass the NCLEX-PN on the first attempt. 2) Provide safe, high quality, holistic, and culturally appropriate nursing care to clients/patients across the lifespan in a variety of healthcare settings. 3) Participate in quality improvement and safety initiatives at the individual client/patient and organizational levels of care. 4) Collaborate and communicate effectively with the interprofessional team, the client/patient and their support persons, to promote positive client/patient outcomes. 5) Adhere to professional nursing practice standards, health care accreditation regulations, leadership principles, the law, and the nursing code of ethics within the scope of practice for a vocational nurse. 6) Utilize the nursing process, critical thinking, appropriate clinical judgement, and evidence based practice to demonstrate competence in nursing practice at the entry level of a vocational nurse.


VN PROGRAM CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK Tanner’s Clinical Judgment Model provides the theoretical framework for the Vocational Nursing Program. Tanner’s model aligns well with the nursing process and the use of critical thinking during clinical practice. The first step of Tanner’s Clinical Judgment Model is “Noticing” which parallels the assessment phase of the nursing process. In Term 1 of the VN program students learn about the nursing process with an emphasis on the assessment phase. The second step of Tanner’s Model is “Interpreting” which matches the planning phase of the nursing process. In Term 1 students learn fundamental data collection techniques and how to interpret the data they collect as normal versus abnormal. The third step of Tanner’s Model is “Responding” which aligns with the implementation phase of the nursing process. Starting in Term 2, and throughout the rest of the program students learn appropriate interventions for medical/surgical, obstetrical, pediatric and psychiatric patients. As the students progress through the program, the patient assignments become more acute and complex to foster ongoing progression of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and clinical judgement skills. The fourth step of Tanner’s Model is “Reflection” which corresponds to the evaluation phase of the nursing process. In Term 4 of the program students practice nursing leadership skills. As leaders, students learn that reflection/evaluation is necessary in order to provide high quality nursing care to individual and groups of patients. The components of Tanner’s model and a graphic illustration are provided below and on the next page.


Steps in Tanner’s Clinical Judgment Model 1. Noticing: Focused observation, recognition of deviations from expected patterns, information seeking from patient and family 2. Interpreting: Developing sufficient understanding of the situation in order to determine an appropriate response. Interpretation involves; making sense of the data, prioritization of the data, and development of an intervention plan 3. Responding: Development of calm and confident leadership, clear communication with patients, families, and team members, well-planned and flexible intervention individualized to the patient, responsiveness to patient response, proficiency/mastery in use of nursing skills


4. Reflection: Evaluation and analysis of choices and decisions made in clinical performance, commitment to ongoing improvement of personal nursing practice

COLLEGE EXPECTATIONS

As you enter the Nursing profession, our goal is to help you learn what you need to know, including professionalism. One measure of student professionalism is being responsible for submitting required documents to the appropriate office on or before the assigned due date and completing class and clinical assignments on time.

Another measure of student professionalism is your appearance. The program enforces the College’s Dress Code which requires you to present a professional image at all times during your education and prepares you to continue that professional image during your career. We expect you to be on time for


class, lab, and clinical, be well-groomed, neat, and mentally and physically prepared to participate, learn, and perform the skills of your chosen profession. You never know when a prospective employer may visit our campus or our classroom.

Dishonesty of any type including, but not limited to, cheating on examinations or plagiarizing materials, will result in a grade of F and may result in Academic Probation, Suspension, and/or Dismissal/Termination from the College.

Outside assignments (homework) are an important part of the learning process. Outside assignments may consist of required reading, completing a workbook assignment, writing a paper, or completing a project. The instructor determines which outside assignments will be most beneficial to your learning. It is expected that all outside assignments will be completed. Outside assignments will be factored into your final grade. Instructions regarding due dates and how to submit outside assignments (when applicable) will be provided to you with each assignment. It is your responsibility to obtain the assignment, including any assignment given during your absence, and assignment instructions.

ADMISSION CRITERIA Entrance requirements will include, but are not limited to, taking the entrance exams and obtaining the required score. Applicants must be a High School graduate or have a GED. They will also be required to have a personal interview with the DON or designee. Entrance Exams


Each applicant must take the Scholastic Level Exam (SLE). It is a test of problem-solving ability. It contains 30 questions that must be completed without the aid of a calculator or other problem-solving device. An applicant has only 8 minutes to answer the questions. A passing score of at least 18 is needed in order to proceed to the next exam. After passing the SLE, there is an online entrance test for nursing program applicants. We are currently utilizing the Pre-admissions Exam (PAX) administered by the National League for Nursing (NLN). The diagnostic information from the PAX online entrance test is as follows:

1. Provides an objective measurement of applicant’s critical reading ability. 2. Evaluates applicant’s level of success with basic mathematics, the math necessary to function

in the academic courses and also in the career following college. 3. Determines applicant’s effective speed and comprehension in reading college level material. 4. Provides diagnostic information about applicant’s basic academic processing skills.

The applicant must meet or exceed the College’s standard score, a composite score of 75 or higher, to pass the online entrance exam. The student is allowed no more than three attempts within a 6-month period to pass the exam in order to meet the entrance requirements. Director of Nursing Interview Each applicant for the VN program will also undergo a personal interview with the Director of Nursing (DON) or their designee. This interview provides for a face-to-face, two-way exchange of information about the VN program. Expectations of the student by the program and expectations of the program by the student are shared. Health Clearance

1) Physical Examination The VN program is concerned for the health and well-being of students, faculty and patients. All VN students must be have a physical examination and signed documentation from a physician or nurse practitioner that indicates the student is healthy enough to participate in the program without any restrictions.

2) Immunizations All students must have the required immunizations completed before they can attend clinical. Required immunizations must be completed and the immunization records submitted to the program BEFORE the start of the Nursing Fundamental - Clinical. Otherwise the student will NOT be


allowed to attend clinical and all missed clinical days will be recorded as absences. Immunization records will be maintained in the student file in the VN office. The College is required by our clinical affiliates to have copies of the actual lab results if titers are used as proof of immunization. Students must have a yearly TB skin test or a chest x-ray every two (2) years, as required by the clinical affiliates and the Department of Health Services. (Note: More frequent testing may be required, depending on the specific clinical affiliate.)

Drug Screening Policy and Procedure Urine drug screening is a requirement for admission to the Vocational Nurse program. Our clinical affiliates may require students to submit to additional urine drug screening. Failure to comply with this requirement will lead to Suspension and/or Dismissal/Termination from the program.

During the VN program, the College may send a student to a designated testing facility at the expense of the student, or the clinical affiliate may elect to test the student. Non-compliance will result in immediate Dismissal/Termination. The possession, sale, or use of illegal narcotics or alcohol and/or possession of a weapon on campus, at a College-sponsored event, or at a clinical affiliate is strictly prohibited. Violation of this policy will result in the student being asked to leave the campus, event, and/or clinical affiliate and will be dismissed/terminated from the Vocational Nurse program. Criminal Background Check

All applicants to the VN program must undergo a criminal background check. Our clinical affiliates may refuse to allow students who have a criminal record.

CREDIT GRANTING POLICY

Transfer credit will be granted to those applicants who have successfully completed courses at an accredited school and which are comparable to the courses taught in the College’s Vocational Nurse program. The courses must have been completed within the past five (5) years. The request for Transfer Credit must be made to the College at least two (2) weeks prior to the desired start date. Official, sealed transcripts and course descriptions from the catalog of the previous college attended must be presented at the time the request is made. The DON and the Campus Director must verify approval of the courses.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Vocational Nurse program consists of four (4) terms. Each term includes theory instruction and clinical ‘hands on’ experience, totaling 1595 required program hours. The specific courses, hours for each course in each term, and course descriptions are provided below. VNSOS - Seminar for Success

The Seminar for Success (SOS) course is a required course for the Vocational Nurse (VN) Program. Instruction provided will promote development of skills essential for academic success in the VN program. Course content includes, but is not limited to, medical terminology, mathematics, reading


comprehension, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In addition to regular classroom activities, homework and study time is required. A final cumulative score of 80% is required to pass this course. Students are allowed to retake (SOS) only once upon failure on the first attempt.

Term 1 Course Numbers Course Name Theory Hours Clinical Hours

VN110 Anatomy and Physiology 96 - VN120 Nutrition and Health 24 - VN130 Growth and Development 24 - VN140 Nursing Fundamentals 60 -

VN140C Nursing Fundamentals – Clinical - 152 Totals 204 152

VN110 – Anatomy & Physiology Co-requisites: VNSOS - Seminar for Success, VN120 Nutrition & Health, VN130 Growth & Development This course is a study of the basic structure and function of the human body, beginning at the biochemical level, before proceeding to the gross anatomy and physiology of each body system, and the integration of body systems. Emphasis is placed on homeostatic mechanisms as they relate to health and disease. The concepts and application of anatomy and physiology are integrated throughout the curriculum. VN120 – Nutrition and Health Co-requisites: VNSOS - Seminar for Success, VN110 Anatomy & Physiology, VN130 Growth & Development This course is a study of the basic principles of nutrition and the role of nutrition in human health. The factors that influence an individual’s food choices and foodborne illness are examined. The physiology and metabolism of nutrients, and the changing nutritional needs throughout the human life span are surveyed. VN 130 - Growth and Development Co-requisites: VNSOS - Seminar for Success, VN110 Anatomy & Physiology, VN120 Nutrition and Health This course is the study of basic normal human growth and development beginning from conception and continuing across the lifespan. The developmental theories of Piaget, Erikson, and Maslow are deliberated. Physical, sensory, mental, and social milestones from the prenatal period to later adulthood are examined, and strategies for parents to promote healthy development are incorporated. Developmental issues specific to the elderly also include the phenomenon of elder abuse. VN140 - Nursing Fundamentals and VN140C - Nursing Fundamentals Clinical


Prerequisites: VNSOS – Seminar for Success, VN110 Anatomy & Physiology, VN120 Nutrition and Health, VN130 Growth and Development This course provides a foundation of Vocational Nursing (VN) concepts, knowledge, and skills to provide basic nursing care to adult patients. Course content includes the nursing process, communication, legal and ethical aspects of nursing, assisting patients with activities of daily living, head to toe patient data collection, patient education, surgical wound care, infection prevention and control, specimen collection, and end-of-life care. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs is utilized as a basis for understanding human needs. This course emphasizes patient safety and the development of cultural competency and critical thinking skills. Content from the previous anatomy and physiology, nutrition and health, and growth and development courses is integrated. Students have laboratory and clinical experiences to learn, practice, and utilize basic VN knowledge and skills.

Term 2 Course Numbers Course Theory Hours Clinical Hours

VN210 Introduction to Pharmacology 28 -

VN220 Medical/Surgical Nursing 2 (includes 12 hours of integrated Pharmacology) 99 -

VN220C Medical/Surgical Nursing 2 – Clinical - 282 Totals 127 282

VN210 – Introduction to Pharmacology Prerequisites: VN110 Anatomy & Physiology, VN120 Nutrition and Health, VN130 Growth and Development, VN140 Nursing Fundamentals, VN140C Nursing Fundamentals Clinical This course focuses on the use of critical thinking, appropriate clinical judgment, and the nursing process to provide safe and competent medication administration to patients across the lifespan. The course content includes the principles of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and safe medication administration, drug dosage calculation, and the monitoring and overall management of pharmacological therapies. An additional 30 hours of pharmacology is integrated throughout the rest of the program. VN220 – Medical/Surgical Nursing 2 VN220C – Medical/Surgical Nursing 2 Clinical Prerequisites: VNSOS - Seminar for Success, VN110 Anatomy & Physiology, VN120 Nutrition and Health, VN130 Growth and Development, VN140 Nursing Fundamentals, VN140C Nursing Fundamentals Clinical, VN210 Introduction to Pharmacology This course focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of the adult patient experiencing various health problems. Course content includes common disorders of the muscular-skeletal, respiratory, blood, gastrointestinal, lymphatic, and immune systems. In addition, pain management, perioperative nursing, and oncology are covered. For each disorder, primary characteristics of the disorder, diagnostics, data collection, treatment, and medications are discussed. Emphasis is placed on how to use the nursing process to provide effective patient care and accommodate the patient's cultural values,


beliefs and practices. Integrated pharmacology content includes common medications specific to the body systems encompassed in this course. In the clinical area, the student provides direct hands-on care to patients, including the administration of medications.


VN310 Mental Health (includes 3 hours of integrated Pharmacology) 28 -

VN320 Medical/Surgical Nursing 3 (includes 8 hours of integrated Pharmacology) 120 -

VN320C Medical/Surgical Nursing 3 - Clinical - 304 Totals 148 304

VN310 – Mental Health Prerequisites: VN210 Introduction to Pharmacology, VN220 Medical/Surgical Nursing 2, VN220C Medical/Surgical Nursing 2 Clinical This course provides an overview of nursing care for patients with various mental health disorders including schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse/addictions, and violence. For each disorder, primary characteristics of the disorder, data collection, treatment, and psychopharmacology are discussed. Strategies and tools for patient and staff safety, psychotherapy models, and members that make up the mental health care team are reviewed.

VN320 – Medical/Surgical Nursing 3 VN320C – Medical/Surgical Nursing 3 Clinical Prerequisite: VN310 – Mental Health This course focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of the adult patient experiencing various health problems. Course content includes common disorders of the integumentary, cardiovascular, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive system. For each disorder, primary characteristics of the disorder, diagnostics, data collection, treatment, and medications are discussed. Emphasis is placed on how to use the nursing process to provide effective patient care and accommodate the patient's cultural values, beliefs and practices. Integrated pharmacology content includes common medications specific to the body systems encompassed in this course. In the clinical area, the student provides direct hands-on care to patients, including the administration of medications.


VN410 Maternal Health (includes 1 hour of integrated Pharmacology)

20 -

VN410C Maternal Health – Clinical - 40

VN420 Child Health (includes 3 hours of integrated Pharmacology)

20 -


VN420C Child Health – Clinical - 40

VN430 Medical/Surgical Nursing 4 (includes 3 hours of integrated Pharmacology)

58 -

VN430C Medical/Surgical Nursing 4 - Clinical - 136 VN NCLEX-PN NCLEX Preparation 64 -

Totals 162 216 VN410 – Maternal Health VN410C – Maternal Health Clinical Prerequisites: VN310 Mental Health, VN320 – Medical/Surgical Nursing 3, VN320C Medical/Surgical Nursing 3 Clinical This course will provide an overview of nursing care for the typical pregnant woman including the prenatal period, progress through pregnancy, labor and delivery, and postpartum care of mother and baby. High-risk pregnancies and common complications such as ectopic pregnancies, abruptio placentae, placenta previa, preeclampsia, postpartum hemorrhage, and newborn death are also reviewed. Integrated pharmacology content includes common medications specific to the prenatal patient. VN420 – Child Health VN420C – Child Health Clinical Prerequisites: VN410 Maternal Health, VN410C Maternal Health Clinical This course will provide an overview of nursing care for the pediatric patient including specific diseases and disorders related to each body system. Pediatric issues such as common risk factors for injury, child maltreatment (abuse), and communicable diseases are also reviewed. Integrated pharmacology content includes common medications specific to the pediatric patient. VN430 – Medical/Surgical Nursing 4 VN430C – Medical/Surgical Nursing 4 Clinical Prerequisites: VN410 Maternal Health, VN410C Maternal Health Clinical, VN420 Child Health, VN420C Child Health Clinical This course focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of the adult patient experiencing common disorders of the nervous and sensory systems. For each disorder, primary characteristics of the disorder, diagnostics, data collection, treatment, and medications are discussed. Emphasis is placed on how to


use the nursing process to provide effective patient care and accommodate the patient's cultural values, beliefs and practices. In the clinical area, the student provides direct hands-on care to patients, including the administration of medications. Integrated pharmacology content includes common medications specific to the body systems encompassed in this course Course content also includes the role of the LVN in providing leadership and supervision. Whether in charge of a unit or a floor nurse, the LVN should be able to delegate effectively, communicate assertively, manage conflict, and implement disaster plans. During this course students are provided a HESI PN Live Review two-day course taught by a professional NCLEX preparation instructor. Through discussion-driven instruction and a conceptual teaching approach, this live review course reviews topic areas aligned with the latest NCLEX-PN blueprint. Students will learn how to effectively study, improve their test-taking skills, and sharpen their critical thinking skills to be prepared for the NCLEX exam day.

VN NCLEX-PN - NCLEX Preparation Prerequisites: VN410 Maternal Health, VN410C Maternal Health Clinical, VN420 Child Health, VN420C Child Health Clinical, VN430 Medical/Surgical Nursing 4, VN430C Medical/Surgical Nursing 4 Clinical The goal of this course is to build confidence, review relevant content, and provide strategies to prepare candidates to pass the first time the NCLEX-PN is taken. Participants will review the VN curriculum content in alignment with the NCLEX-PN Test Plan, strengthen test-taking skills, practice answering NCLEX style questions, and practice stress reduction strategies. NOTE: This course CANNOT be repeated.

EXPECTED STUDENT BEHAVIOR The student is expected to:

• Attend class regularly, arrive on time, and stay until the end of class.

• See the Instructor during office hours rather than trying to engage in conversations about performance and assignments as the instructor is entering, leaving, or on break.

• Ask questions, solicit clarification, and make contributions related to the topic being presented in class.


• Be attentive in class. Do not eat, chat, apply make-up, sleep, work on assignments unrelated to topic being discussed, or chew gum in class. Be polite, gracious, and considerate at all times.

• ONLY drink water from a spill-proof container in classrooms.

• NOT bring FOOD or DRINK in any skills or computer lab.

• Complete all work, turn in assignments that follow academic guidelines, and take the time to produce a product that looks professional and reflects pride in your work.

• NOT interfere with the learning environment, in any way.

• Threatening the welfare of any faculty, staff, or student may be grounds for Dismissal/Termination from the Vocational Nurse program.

• Sign the clinical sign-in sheets. It is prohibited to sign in for another student.

• NOT talk during quizzes, tests, or exams. Talking during these times may be grounds for Dismissal/Termination.

• NOT use a cell phone during class time. In an emergency, the person is to call the College and speak with the Director of Nursing (DON) or another staff member and they will notify the Instructor, who will notify the student.

• NOT bring a cell phone into any clinical facility. Doing so will result in disciplinary action.

• Cooperate when the instructor re-arranges the classroom seating.

CAMPUS – WIDE REGULATIONS There is NO SMOKING on any COLLEGE CAMPUS. Smoking is NOT ALLOWED in the classrooms, bathrooms, student union (student lounge), or clinical facilities. Smoking is NOT PERMITTED on campus walkways surrounding the classrooms. Smoking is ONLY permitted 25 feet or more away from the entrance of the building or according to applicable city ordinance. Please do not throw butts on the ground. Children and/or guests of enrolled students are NOT allowed to stay on campus, in the student union, in the parking lot, or in classrooms during class hours. The possession, sale, or use of illegal narcotics, marijuana, or alcohol and/or possession of a weapon on campus, at a College-sponsored event, or at a clinical affiliate is strictly prohibited. Students found violating this policy will be asked to leave the campus and will be Dismissed/Terminated from the program.

SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY

Social media is broadly defined and consists of any online platform used as a mechanism for communication. Social media is most often an Internet-based application that allows for the creation and exchange of user-generated content.


All students are expected to observe professional standards for communication in all interactions and exercise wisdom and caution in using social media. Once posted online, the content leaves the contributing individual’s control forever and may be traced back to the individual in perpetuity. Bear in mind that people have been denied employment because of information posted on social networking sites.

Students must comply with the following:

Protect confidential and sensitive information. Do not post confidential information about the College, faculty, staff, students, clinical facilities, clinical staff, patients or others with whom one has contact as a nursing student.

Students will not post anything derogatory about the College, faculty, staff, students, clinical facilities, clinical staff, patients or others with whom one has contact as a nursing student.

Students and faculty/clinical instructors in clinical settings should familiarize themselves with the social media policies of those agencies.

Students will not initiate or accept friend requests (or the like) from patients or patient families except in unusual circumstances when there is as established relationship prior to the date of treatment.

Students will not initiate friend requests (or the like) from any College faculty, staff, clinical staff, patients or others with whom one has contact as a nursing student (excluding classmates).

Students will not participate in online conversations with patients, patients’ families, and others regarding patient information.

Activities that occur during clinical experiences will not be shared through social media. Sharing information includes, but is not limited to, posting pictures of patients, families, patient records, healthcare workers, interiors of clinical sites, faculty, fellow students, etc.

Personal phone conversations, texting, or use of social media is not allowed at any time while in patient/client areas or in the classroom.

Recording or videotaping of instructors, students, staff, or educational activities for personal or social media use is prohibited.

The College will investigate and adjudicate potential violations of this policy. Consequences for failure to abide by any component of this policy may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to formal reprimand, suspension, course and/or clinical failure, or dismissal from the program based on the type and seriousness of the violation.

DRESS CODE

The following standards have been established as appropriate professional grooming and dress requirements. Students who do not adhere to this code WILL NOT BE PERMITTED to attend class or clinical site and will be marked absent. We sincerely trust that you will cooperate in maintaining the high standards that have been set by the College. Students who do not cooperate will be sent home to dress in proper attire. Students must be in full uniform whenever they are on campus.


Uniforms During scheduled College hours (theory and/or clinical), students are expected to wear:

- College uniform with school logo - Closed-toe, white, leather or fake leather shoes (no cloth shoes) - White socks - College’s student ID badge (NO lanyards in clinical)

Uniforms and shoes must be clean and neat. Uniform pants must be hemmed so they just touch the top of the shoe. Undergarments must be solid white or skin-tone. If any type of shirt is worn under the uniform, it must be solid white; no other color is acceptable. NO hoodies or hats in class, lab or clinical. Acceptable jewelry, for male and female students, includes a watch with a second hand, a wedding band, and one pair of stud earrings. NO acrylic nails, nail gel or nail polish is permitted. Nails are to be neat, clean, and short in length. NO fragrances such as colognes or perfumes are permitted. NO extreme hair colors or styles are permitted in the classroom and clinical areas. Hair must be off the uniform collar and secured away from the face, both in the classroom and in the clinical area. Bangs, neat buns, and loops are permitted; NO ponytails or “messy buns” are permitted. Beards or moustaches must be neatly trimmed. NO false eyelashes are allowed in the classroom and clinical areas. NO tongue or visible body piercings, including spacers, are permitted in the classroom and clinical areas. Any visible tattoos must be covered, in the classroom and clinical areas. Please note: the clinical facility where you are assigned may have additional grooming requirements or restrictions. Casual Dress Days

On “Casual Dress Days” students may wear non-uniform clothing that is modest, clean, and appropriate to the College’s setting. (Inappropriate dress includes, but is not limited to, sandals, slippers, clothing with offensive verbiage anywhere, jeans with rips or holes, shorts, sweat and yoga pants).

Instructors and staff are required to monitor and supervise student compliance with the College’s Dress Code at all times. If you have any questions regarding the College’s Dress Code, please see your


Instructor. Repeat violations of the Dress Code will result in Suspension or Dismissal/Termination from the Vocational Nurse program.

PROGRESS REPORTS

The monthly progress reports (didactic reports) are the primary evaluation and tracking tool for the student’s academic progress. This report includes the student’s exam average and overall progress. Clinical evaluations are also done every month and are based on performance and attendance.

Each instructor reports the progress of each individual student to the Director of Nursing (DON) on a regular basis. Additionally, each theory instructor submits a monthly written didactic summary of student activity in the program (academic progress, attendance issues, leaves of absence, failing grades, transfers, etc.) to the DON. Clinical evaluations are also submitted on a monthly basis. Cumulative information is obtained from the grade book, attendance sheets, clinical reports, and instructor input. These reports are reviewed by the DON or their designee. The student signs the reports and the original becomes a permanent part of the student’s academic file. Copies of the reports are provided to the student upon request.

DISMISSAL/TERMINATION

Students will be Dismissed/Terminated from the College for dishonesty, consistently failing grades, chronic insolence, chronic agitation, unsafe clinical performance, and excessive absences or tardiness.

Students on Academic Probation who continue to demonstrate unacceptable behaviors will be Dismissed/Terminated from the Vocational Nurse program. Misconduct, cheating, drug possession, alcohol possession, or weapons possession will lead to immediate Dismissal/Termination.

The student must pass each course in order to progress to the next course. If a student is Dismissed/Terminated from the Vocational Nurse program, they may be eligible to restart the program at the discretion of the DON and Campus Director. However, if a student is Dismissed/Terminated from the Vocational Nurse program a second time, they will not be allowed to re-start the Vocational Nurse program at any Success Education College (SEC) campus.

GRADES

Grades are calculated for each exam based on the student’s performance. All final grades are based on grades that each student earns. The percentage of correct answers corresponds to the letter grades as follows:

100%-90% = A = 4.0 89%-80% = B = 3.0


79% and below = F = Not Passing Term 1: Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition and Health, Growth & Development The Grade Point Average (GPA) for each of these courses is an average of all tests administered for that course. Terms 1, 2, and 3: The Grade Point Average (GPA) for a course is an average of all quizzes, tests, HESI Online Exams, HESI Assignments, and any project(s) or special assignments for that term. Each graded activity will be assigned a percentage of the final course grade. The final GPA breakdown for each term of the first three terms is as follows:

Daily / Weekly Instructor Written Quizzes & Tests 40% HESI Online Exams 25% HESI Online Assignments (Case Studies, EAQs, NCLEX Prep) 30% Projects / Special Assignments 5%

Term 4: All tests and assignments are graded equally to calculate the GPA (Except the HESI EXIT Exams).

EXAMS MISSED DUE TO ABSENCES Exams missed due to absences must be made-up on the student’s first day back to class.

Only one quiz or test make-up is allowed per term.

The highest possible score that can be earned on a make-up quiz or test is 80%.

Make-up exams are not permitted for any HESI Online Exam.

NO “repeat” exams are permitted.

NO extra credit is given.

Grades are not rounded.

REMEDIATION AND PROBATION POLICY Academic Remediation

Students are expected to maintain a cumulative GPA of 80% or above throughout the program.

Students must have a grade of “B” (80%) or better in all required courses in order to progress to the next level in the nursing program.


Any classroom nursing course with a required co-requisite clinical course is integrated and inseparable from the clinical course; therefore, a student must pass both courses with a “B” (80%) or better in the same semester in order to be eligible to enroll in the next level of courses. Any student who obtains a HESI exam score (excluding HESI EXIT exams) that is less than 850 will have two (2) weeks to complete remediation of a HESI exam according to the following terms:

a) HESI remediation must be completed in two (2) weeks. b) Proof of completion of remediation hours must be submitted within fourteen (14) calendar days. c) The breakdown of remediation hours will be as follows:

1) 751-849: 5 hours of remediation 2) 651-750: 10 hours of remediation 3) < 650: 20 hours of remediation

The nursing faculty needs to track your remediation hours in order for you to get credit. Please do not delete any HESI reviews from your study packet until you graduate from the program. Please do not transfer any material to your study packet until you have been given credit for that particular exam remediation. Any student who fails to complete the HESI remediation within fourteen (14) days will be dismissed/terminated and will not be allowed to re-enter the program.

If a student receives two (2) consecutive failing grades or the cumulative GPA is below 80% at any time within the program, the advising process starts. The Instructor will advise the student after class lecture hours. Advising involves a discussion between the Instructor and the student regarding the grades, methods that the student uses to study, time dedicated for studying, concentration in class, and the external problems that may be distracting the student.

The Instructor then refers the student to the Director of Nursing (DON) with the Instructor’s findings from the advising session. The DON will advise the student, based on the recommendations of the Instructor, to find the best solution to improve the student’s academic performance.

The Instructor will assign the student to the earliest available remediation day. The priority is to have the student assigned to the same instructor who is lecturing the course. If this is not possible, the student will be assigned to a different instructor. Remediation will focus on the student’s needs, based on the Instructor’s recommendation.

The student will be responsible for attending the assigned remediation time, expected to be fully cooperative with the Instructor during remediation, and will be accountable for the outcome of the remediation process. After two (2) remediation sessions, the student is expected to show improvement on exams and achieve passing grades. Failure to demonstrate improvement will lead to the student being placed on Academic Probation for thirty (30) days. The student will be advised again by either the


Instructor or DON, with the advising process continuing to the end of the Academic Probation period. If the student fails to achieve a passing GPA at the end of the Academic Probation period, the student will be Dismissed/Terminated from the Vocational Nurse program.

Clinical Remediation

Clinical evaluations are completed every month by the Clinical Instructor. Clinical evaluations are graded as “P” for Pass, “NI” for Needs Improvement, or “F” for Fail. The advising process will be initiated for any of the following:

• A failing Clinical Evaluation • A grade of “NI” on two (2) consecutive clinical evaluations • Failure to report to the clinical facility on time on two (2) consecutive days • Failure to submit a Clinical Assignment or other clinical paperwork on time • Causing an incident that jeopardized the safety of any patient

The Clinical Instructor will begin the advising process as soon as possible. Advising will involve a discussion between the students and the Clinical Instructor regarding the reason(s) the student is not passing the Clinical Evaluation. (If a serious incident has occurred, the Clinical Instructor will immediately notify the Clinical Coordinator and/or the DON and initiate appropriate action.) The Clinical Instructor will refer the student to the Clinical Coordinator and/or the DON with the findings and recommendations. The Clinical Coordinator and/or the DON will advise the student again and assign the student to the Skills Lab for remediation based on the advising findings and recommendations. The remediation session(s) will be scheduled with an instructor assigned by the Clinical Coordinator and/or the DON.

The student is expected to pass the Clinical Evaluation after two (2) remediation sessions. The student will be required to attend the remediation sessions on time and will be accountable for the clinical outcome. If the student fails the Clinical Evaluation, despite the clinical remediation, the Clinical Coordinator will refer the student to the DON and the student will be placed on Clinical Probation for thirty (30) days. Remediation will proceed until the student shows clinical improvement. Failure of the student to pass the Clinical Evaluation despite remediation and Clinical Probation will lead to the student being Dismissed/Terminated from the Vocational Nurse program.

Behavioral Remediation


Please refer to Expected Student Behavior and the Dress Code Policy in this Vocation Nurse Program Handbook.

For the first violation of the Expected Student Behavior or Dress Code Policy, the Instructor will advise the student, initiate an incident report, and report to the DON. The Instructor will remediate the student by reminding him/her of the College’s policies.

For a second violation, the Instructor will refer the student to the DON who will discuss the incident in-depth with the student. A written warning letter will be issued and signed by the student, Instructor, and DON. The DON will personally advise and remediate the student.

Upon the third violation, the student may be Dismissed/Terminated from the Vocational Nurse program.

The possession, sale, or use of illegal narcotics, marijuana, or alcohol and/or possession of a weapon on campus, at a College-sponsored event, or at a clinical affiliate is strictly prohibited. Violation of this policy will result in the student being asked to leave the campus, event, and/or clinical affiliate and being Dismissed/Terminated from the Vocational Nurse program.

COMPUTERIZED TESTING and LEARNING RESOURCES

Computerized testing is a valuable resource integrated into our teaching plan to prepare students to pass the national licensing exam (NCLEX-PN) after graduation. Each student will be registered for


computerized testing with HESI. Upon registration, each student will be provided with a user name and password. The following can be accessed on any computer with Internet access:

• HESI PN Practice Tests are integrated throughout the program to assess knowledge and concepts learned in addition to introducing the student to standardized testing using NCLEX-PN examination-style questions.

• HESI PN Case Studies with application-based questions, provide an introduction to real-world care scenarios to help students learn to manage complex patient conditions and make sound clinical judgments.

• Elsevier Adaptive Quizzing for the NCLEX-PN exam allows students to advance at their own pace, based on their performance, through multiple mastery levels for each content area. Students will access a comprehensive dashboard to view their progress and stay motivated.

• SimChart (Electronic Health Record) designed specifically as a learning tool for nursing students. It gives realistic and controlled way to help nursing students master electronic charting and demonstrate clinical reasoning in patient care.

• NCLEX Online Review HESI Course In addition, each student will be assigned to take the following nationally standardized HESI Specialty exams (proctored, using on-campus computers only). These exams will help students become familiar with computerized testing and will be part of the student’s grades as follows:

HESI Online Exams:

Term 1 Nursing Fundamentals

Term 2 Dosage Calculations Term 2 Final Exam Term 3 Mental Health Exam Term 3 Final Exam Term 4 Maternity and Pediatric Exam Critical Thinking Exam Pharmacology M/S 4 Final Exam Exit Exam

Expectations During Testing (handwritten and online)


- Must be wearing school ID badge.

- NO leaving the testing area during any form of testing except in an emergency situation. - Students are to visit the bathroom BEFORE the start of any test.

- NO talking during any test (except to an instructor) otherwise may be grounds for

Dismissal/Termination.

- NO use of electronic equipment or communication devices, like cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches, tablets or anything else that can access the internet. Having any such type of device on your person during any test may be grounds for Dismissal/Termination.

- NO belongings on the desk during testing. All backpacks are to be closed and laptops, phones, books, notebooks, papers, or other informational sources are left in the backpack under the desk or in the front of the room. If a phone or other device is visible, this will be considered cheating.

- Computerized tests provide an online calculator.

- Scrap paper will be provided by the instructor upon request. This scrap paper MUST be returned to the instructor BEFORE leaving the testing area and/or at the end of the test.

- Instructors are encouraged to rearrange seating during any form of testing.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered a VN program graduate the student must:


Achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and Complete and pass every course with a minimum grade of 80%, including the VNSOS course.

NCLEX Preparation Course Failure A final cumulative score of 80% and a minimum score of 900 on a HESI EXIT exam is required to pass this course. Students will be provided a total of three (3) attempts to achieve a score of at least 900 on a HESI Exit Exam. This exam will be administered as follows:

1) During the latter part of Term 4 2) On the last day of Term 4 3) On the last day of the NCLEX Preparation course (ONLY for those students who have not yet

achieved a minimum score of 900 on the first or second HESI EXIT Exam). Failure to achieve a score of at least 900 on a HESI Exit Exam after three (3) attempts will result in a failing grade for the NCLEX Preparation course. Students who fail this course will not be considered a graduate of the Vocational Nurse program. The NCLEX Preparation course CANNOT be repeated.

ATTENDANCE POLICY

The attendance policy is designed to ensure that the College graduates the highest quality nurse. When a student is absent from theory or clinical, they miss important information that is part of the total learning experience. Every absence impacts the gathering of information that allows a nursing student to make educated decisions based on knowledge learned.

Federal funding requires that absences and attendance be closely monitored; therefore accurate attendance records will be kept by the program.

There are no “excused” absences, with the exception of a court-mandated appearance. All missed hours must be made up.

Students are allowed a maximum of two (2) absences in Theory and two (2) absences in Clinical per term. Upon the second absence in Theory or Clinical (not combined) within a term, the student is automatically placed on Attendance Probation without written notification until the end of the term. Upon the third (3) absence within a term for Theory or Clinical (not combined), the student will be Dismissed/Terminated from the Vocational Nurse program. Students with a third absence may utilize the “Grievance Policy”.


All missed Theory/Clinical hours must be made up prior to the end of the term in which the absence occurred. Completion of a make-up day does not cancel an absence.

Excessive absences and tardiness are grounds for Dismissal/Termination from the Vocational Nurse program, as attendance impacts grades. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the Instructor and the College if they are going to be absent or tardy. Students must call their instructor and/or the College and leave a message with the Receptionist before their scheduled start time, otherwise the absence will be counted as a “No Call, No Show”.

For the first offense of a “No Call, No Show”, a written letter of warning will be issued to the student and the student will be placed on Attendance Probation. Upon the second offense, the student will be required to meet with the DON, with probable Suspension or Dismissal/Termination from the Vocational Nurse program.

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY to keep track of their absences.

It is the STUDENT’S RESPONSIBLIITY to arrange make-up time and/or assignments.

THEORY CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY

A student missing 1 to 15 minutes of any theory class session will be marked as tardy. This includes returning late from lunch or any break. Excessive tardiness will be brought to the attention of the DON, and may be considered grounds for Attendance Probation and/or Dismissal/Termination. Students will be considered absent if they are tardy more than 15 minutes, or leave class more than 15 minutes before the end of the class session.

Theory Make-Up

Objectives must be completed for the lecture missed and turned in within one (1) week. Credit will be given based on how thoroughly each objective has been completed. It is the student’s responsibility to actively seek out any work they have missed due to an absence.

It is within the right of any Instructor to assign additional work to any student who has missed more than one day of Theory or has not completed missed objective within one (1) week of the absence.

The student must obtain a make-up assignment from the Theory Instructor and complete it within one (1) week. Acceptance or rejection of a delayed or unacceptable assignment is at the Instructor’s discretion. The student is responsible for obtaining a make-up slip from the Receptionist and must be signed in and out by the Theory Instructor. Upon approval by the Theory Instructor, the student is responsible for submitting the completed make-up slip and assignment to the Registrar or designee as soon as possible, but before the end of the term.


When an exam/test is missed due to absence the recorded grade will be 0% until a make-up exam/test is taken. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor on the first day back to class or clinical to schedule a make-up exam/test. Only one (1) make-up exam is permitted per term and the maximum grade that can be earned on a make-up exam is 80%. No one is allowed to take an exam, test, or quiz before the rest of the class.

A medical clearance is required to return to class if the student is absent three (3) or more days for a medical reason or if the Instructor becomes aware of any physical disability/limitation.

CLINICAL ATTENDANCE POLICY

Student missing 1 to 15 minutes of any clinical class session will be marked as tardy. Excessive tardiness will be brought to the attention of the DON, and may be considered grounds for Attendance Probation and/or Dismissal/Termination. Students will be considered absent if they are tardy for more than 15 minutes.

Students cannot attend clinical in casts, splints, crutches, slings, etc.

Clinical Make-Up

Students must make-up clinical hours in a clinical setting. The student must make arrangements with the Clinical Coordinator to schedule make-up time and ensure availability of clinical space. The student must obtain a make-up slip from the Receptionist to take to the Clinical Instructor. The student must return their signed make-up slip to receive credit for the clinical make—up. Note: Clinical make-up can only be made up by physical attendance in the clinical setting for the required hours.

Keep in mind that you may be assigned to clinical sites anywhere within the Success Education College (SEC) system. It is the student’s best interest to attend all clinical hours assigned. Remember, students will not be permitted to progress to the next term without completing all outstanding hours. Please note that only a College Vocational Nursing Instructor, Clinical Coordinator, or DON can sign-off on clinical make-up hours.

“No Call/No Show”

“No Call/No Show” on an assigned clinical make-up day will result in an additional absence and an accumulation of required make-up hours.


CLINICAL FACILITY ASSIGNMENT POLICY

Students will be assigned to clinical facilities at the discretion of the Clinical Coordinator and/or the DON or designee. The method of assigning the student to a clinical facility may vary from campus to campus. Please see your Clinical Coordinator for more information regarding the method for scheduling clinical assignments at your campus. Clinical assignments WILL NOT BE CHANGED. If you experience extenuating circumstances which may require you to request a change in your clinical assignment, the final decision to change your clinical assignment rests solely with the Clinical Coordinator, DON, or their designee. Your clinical facilities are carefully chosen to provide the best experience for you. You must be flexible and open to the scheduling decisions made by the Vocational Nurse program faculty.

Please note: parking fees at clinical facilities are the responsibility of the student. Students are required to travel some distance from their campus to attend clinical rotations.

NCLEX APPLICATION POLICY

NCLEX applications are sent to the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) by the Director of Nursing (DON) after the student has completed all required program hours and passed the online comprehensive exit exam. There are two (2) separate fees required to complete the application process:

- A $150.00 BVNPT Application Fee – this fee must be submitted with the application and is paid by the College

- A $200.00 NCLEX Application Fee – this fee must be submitted once the student becomes eligible to take the NCLEX-PN and is paid by the College.

The College strongly recommends that you take the NCLEX-PN within ninety (90) days after graduation. The longer you delay taking the exam, the greater the risk that you will not pass the exam. The main goal should is for you to obtain your Vocational Nursing license as soon as possible so you can start your new career! Your post-graduation plans must include continuing to study, reviewing, and practicing with NCLEX-based questions until the date of your exam.

If a graduate does NOT take the NCLEX-PN within 6 months of the graduation, approval to take the exam from the College will expire. In order for the College to resubmit the BVNPT application to take the NCLEX-PN, the graduate will be required to repeat Term 4 and pass all Term 4 courses in whole. Graduates who are required to repeat Term 4 due to an expired College approval to take the NCLEX-PN will not be charged tuition.

PROBLEM RESOLUTION


Grievance Policy

If a student has a concern, problem, or issue regarding their education, such as financial aid, books, supplies, or campus facility issues, the chain of command is as follows:

• Theory and/or Clinical Instructor • Assistant Director of Nursing or Clinical Coordinator • Director of Nursing (DON) • Campus Director • Chief Nursing Education Officer • College President

If the student is not satisfied with the solution offered by their Instructor, the Assistant DON or Clinical Coordinator, the student should present their concern to the DON within seven (7) working days. The DON has an open door policy and will see a student during regular campus hours.

If the student is not satisfied with the DON’s action, the student should present their concerns to the Campus Director within seven (7) working days.

If the student is not satisfied with the Campus Director’s action, the student should present their concerns to the Chief Nursing Education Officer within seven (7) working days.

If the student is not satisfied with the Chief Nursing Education Officer’s action, the student should present their concerns to the President of the College within seven (7) working days. The decision of the President of the College is final.

If the student is not satisfied with the College President’s action, they are hereby advised to review additional information in the “STUDENT COMPLAINTS/GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE” section of the Campus Catalog.

The student has the right to contact the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) at any time he/she feels that this grievance process has not resolved their educational problem. The BVNPT can be reached at:

2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205 Sacramento, CA 95833

(916) 263-7800 www.bvnpt.ca.gov

VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM CLINICAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

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STUDENT NAME: ___________________________ CAMPUS/CLASS NUMBER: _________ TERM: _________ INSTRUCTOR NAME: ________________________ CLINICAL FACILITY: _______________________________ DATES OF EVALUATION PERIOD: _____________________ ATTENDANCE: TOTAL DAYS POSSIBLE: _____________ TOTAL DAYS PRESENT: _____________ DATES ABSENT: ___________________ DATES TARDY: ____________________ RATING: P = Passing N = Needs Improvement F = Failure to meet standards

• Using the rating scale above, place a letter next to each statement. If there are areas that are not applicable mark them N/A.

ACHIEVEMENT OF A PASSING GRADE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE IS BASED UPON MEETING THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA ON A DAILY BASIS.

I. APPEARANCE GRADE A. Hair off collar, Uniform clean and not wrinkled, shoes and laces clean B. Name tag visible C. Nails are short, NO ACRYLICS, NO GELS, clear nail polish only II. REPORTING, OBSERVATION, AND CHARTING A. Reports patient’s needs, symptoms and changes accurately to the correct person B. Reports to appropriate person when leaving unit and includes pertinent information C. Secures supervision/help when needed * D. Completes appropriate nursing forms, i.e. medication records, nursing notes, admission assessments, intake and output, procedures, etc.

III. TIME MANAGEMENT A. Completes assessment, assignments and documentation on time B. Goes to break and returns at assigned time C. Meets daily objectives IV. PERFORMANCE OF NURSING SKILLS A. Aware of daily and level objectives, and works to achieve them B. Correctly identifies patient and adapts procedures to meet need of patient C Applies knowledge learned in classroom to clinical setting D. Maintains patient safety and privacy at all times * E. Checks doctor’s orders F. Procedures done safely according to standard; * (Standard = according to skills book, or hospital procedure book)

V. COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENT A. Introduces self and communicates to patient at appropriate level of understanding B. Explains treatments and procedures. Listens to and reassures patient C. Is actively involved in patient and family education VI. JUDGEMENT A. Able to set priorities in patient care. Developing satisfactory work habits B. Evaluates patient’s response to nursing care and documents outcomes C. Follows instruction whether written or verbal * D. Keeps staff/instructor informed of potential or actual critical and/or emergency situations

VII. PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIOR GRADE A. Uses modulated voice when conversing with patients, staff, peers, faculty B. No gum chewing, eating, unprofessional behavior *


C. Relates well and cooperates with the instructor, peers and staff * D. Independently assists peers and staff E .NO CELL PHONES, ELECTRONIC DEVICES at clinical site and areas of facility VIII. ADAPTABILITY AND ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS A. Accepts criticism and suggestions from instructor and hospital staff, is not defensive B. Profits from criticism and attempts to correct. C. Able to perform at expected level of competence in a new work environment IX. MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION A. Follows the RIGHTS of medication administration B. Pours medication and calculates dosage accurately C. Uses proper injection techniques, disposes of syringe safely D. Charts medication properly and accurately E. Check lab results, etc. before giving related drugs F. Checks heparin, insulin, etc. according to hospital policy X. CONDUCT IN POST CONFERENCE A. Arrives to pre/post conference on time B. Makes appropriate contributions to discussions during conference, share experiences. C. Turns in homework (case study, care plans, on line charting on time)* XI. ATTENDANCE A. Notifies instructor if going to be late or absent 30 min. before shift. B. Reports to assigned area on time/does not leave early, prepared to work C. Attended scheduled clinical days

* = Any violation of these objectives will require a meeting with the Program Director and possible clinical probation.

GENERAL COMMENTS:

FINAL GRADE: Pass Needs Improvement Fail

Instructor’s Signature Nurse Admin. Signature Date

STUDENT COMMENTS:

Student’s Signature Date

VOCATIONAL NURSE PROGRAM HANDBOOK RECEIPT VERIFICATION


I have received, read, and discussed the Vocational Nurse Program Student Handbook with the Director of Nursing (DON) or my Instructor. I understand and agree to comply with all the information, guidelines, and policies as stated in the Handbook. I also understand that the Handbook and policies can be revised or updated at any time at the discretion of the Director of Nursing (DON) and can be viewed online at: http://nw.edu or http://glendalecareer.com . User Name: Student Password: Catalog Today’s Date ____________________________ Term 1 Start Date ___________________ Student Name (Print) ____________________________________________________________ Student Signature _______________________________________________________________ Student Handbook Date ________________________________________ (Copy will be kept in the student’s file)

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