Clinical Instruction Manual Full (Updated Handbook)

Sumner College Clinical Instruction Manual

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Sumner College Student Nursing Handbook 2023

Sumner College Nursing Handbook i www.sumnercollege.edu 8338 NE Alderwood Rd. Portland, OR 97220

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SUMNER COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT Sumner College strives to provide quality education and instruction to all students. We feel it is our responsibility to provide our graduates with the knowledge, skills and ability needed to become competitive and successful in their chosen field. We are dedicated to promoting intellectual growth and development for all of our students in a safe and secure learning environment. The faculty regards the nursing student as an adult who enters the program with a variety of life experiences and knowledge levels. Students are expected to exhibit professionalism on campus and at off-site clinical and utilize a variety of learning experiences throughout the program. The student is responsible for meeting all graduation requirements. Faculty and student services may provide assistance but the final responsibility for fulfilling all graduation requirements rests with each student. The policies discussed in this handbook reflect those specific to the Sumner’s nursing programs. Please reference the Sumner College Catalog for all college policies. Disclaimer The Sumner College Nursing Program Student Handbook is intended to be a summary of educational matters and policies of interest to students to be used in conjunction with the College Catalog. Readers should note this handbook is not intended to be a complete statement of all procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. The college reserves the right to change, without notice, any academic or other requirements, course offerings, course contents, programs, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations contained in this handbook or any other Sumner College publication.

Nursing Handbook Updated 7/25/2023

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Table of Contents

SUMNER COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT��2 STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT��4 Jurisdiction �� 4 Definition �� 4 Academic Misconduct �� 4 Requirements and Grading �� 4 Safety Measures �� 4 Termination Policy for the Sumner Nursing Programs ��4 ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES �� 5 Physical Requirements �� 5 Health Forms �� 5 Health Status Change: �� 5 Guidance/Student Communication �� 5 Personal Appearance �� 5 Guidelines for Conduct �� 5 Distance Learning Conduct �� 6 Personal Health Guidelines �� 6 Lab Equipment Policy �� 6 Cell Phone Usage During Scheduled Class Hours �� 6 The Attendance Policy Requires the Following: �� 7 Attendance and Participation for Asynchronous Courses �� 7 Lecture and Skills Lab Tardy Policy �� 7 Clinical Tardy Policy �� 7 ATTENDANCE POLICY �� 7 Practical Nursing 20% of Class Chart �� 8 ADN Program 20% of Class Chart �� 9 BSN Program 20% of Class Chart �� 10 ACADEMIC PROGRESSION �� 11 Program Progression Policy for Core Classes �� 11 Program Progression for Non-Core Classes �� 11 Student Rights & Responsibilities �� 11 Online Student Rights and Responsibilities �� 11 TESTING STANDARDS��12 EXAMS AND QUIZZES��12 FINAL EXAMS��12 LATE WORK��12 Test/Exam Conduct �� 12 Exam or Written Work Grade Challenge �� 13 Financial Aid Policy Regarding Award Letters �� 13 Computer Access �� 13 Criminal Offense Record Investigation Policy and Drug Testing Policy �� 13 Oregon State Board Nursing Practice and Licensing ��13 REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM ORGANIZATION & STRUCTURE�� 14 RN Program Outcomes �� 15 Clinical/Lab Experience �� 15 COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXIT REQUIREMENTS FOR NCLEX-RN �� 16

Definition of Nursing Practice �� 16 Program Student Learning Outcomes �� 16 Conceptual Model �� 16 PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM ORGANIZATION & STRUCTURE�� 16 Organizing/Conceptual Framework �� 17 Curriculum Design �� 17 Pain Management Requirements �� 19 Comprehensive Predictor Exit Requirements For NCLEX- PN �� 19 Conceptual Model �� 20 RN-BSN PROGRAM ORGANIZATION & STRUCTURE 20 Organizational Framework �� 21 Curriculum Design �� 21 Quality Improvement Concepts �� 22 Curriculum Theory �� 22 Registered Nursing Code of Ethics �� 23 NURSING CODE OF ETHICS��23 Practical Nursing Code of Ethics �� 24 The NAPNES Code of Ethics �� 24 NAPNES Standards of Practice for LPN’S �� 24 CLINICAL POLICIES �� 25 Clinical Attendance �� 25 School Closures for Clinicals �� 25 Clinical Assignments �� 25 Practicum Performance Evaluation/Mid-term Self Evaluation �� 25 Clinical Incidents or Deficiencies �� 25 Clinical Warning �� 26 Termination from the Clinical Facility �� 26 Dress Code for the Clinical Setting �� 26 Required Clinical Supplies �� 26 Clinical/Lab Uniform Policy �� 26 CLINICAL CONFERENCES��27 Jewelry & Body Art Policy �� 27 Clinical Pre-Conferences �� 27 Clinical Post-Conference �� 27 Clinical Facility Evaluation �� 27 Individual Conference �� 27 Confidentiality �� 28 Buddy System �� 28 Leaving the Clinical Setting �� 28 SAFE STUDENT PRACTICE IN CLINICAL SETTING ��28 Transportation to the Clinical Setting �� 29 Travel for Clinical Assignments �� 29 Meals/Coffee Breaks �� 29 Smoking �� 29 Parking �� 29 Injuries at Clinical Facilities �� 29

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STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Purpose The student code of conduct is established to foster and protect Sumner College’s statement of purpose and create a safe and secure learning environment for its students. Sumner College strives to create an atmosphere that promotes teaching, learning, and the preservation of academic freedom for all members of the college through the open exchange of knowledge, opinions and ideas. Jurisdiction All students must adhere to the Sumner College Student Code of Conduct while on the premises of the College or at any school sponsored activities including but not limited to: Clinicals, Practicums, Field trips, Graduations, Ceremonies, etc. Definition In terms of the student code a Sumner College “student” is defined as any individual who has entered into any contractual relationship with the College including but not limited to: signing enrollment documents, paying a registration fee, registering for classes, etc. In terms of the student code “premises” are defined as any facilities owned, leased or operated by the college or any facility that have a contractual relationship with the college. Academic Misconduct Any academic conduct that compromises the integrity of the college or its educational process including but not limited to: 1. Violation of course rules as set forth by the course syllabi 2. Knowingly compromising exam/quiz integrity by sharing or receiving exam/quiz information 3. Possession of unauthorized materials during examinations 4. Submitting plagiarized work for academic purposes. Plagiarism is defined as the representation of another’s work or ideas as one’s own including presenting another’s ideas without proper citation. Self plagiarism is defined as submitting the same work to satisfy the academic requirement for one course that has previously been submitted to satisfy the academic requirements for a separate course 5. Alteration of grades to change the earned credit or grade 6. Collaborating with another student on assignments or exams that do not warrant group work, or for which group work is not authorized

Requirements and Grading On the first day of each term (with the exception of Term 1) any student who does not have his/her immunization paperwork, CPR certification, OSHA and HIPAA training and other requirements up to date and valid for the entire term, will not be allowed to attend clinical; and will therefore fail the term. Exceptions are at the discretion of the Nursing Program Director. Any student who submits work found not to be entirely their original work, will receive, at a minimum, a grade of zero for that assignment. The student will be placed on academic probation, and based on the severity of the circumstance, may be terminated from the program. Withdrawal from a course while in an academic or failing status (including drug/dosage calculation examination and/or skills performance lab examination failure) will be considered the same as a course failure for readmission. Safety Measures An instructor is expected to immediately remove any student determined to be unsafe in a Sumner College learning environment, which includes, but is not limited to clinical partner sites, skills lab, simulation lab, and classroom. Any student, who is determined to exhibit unsafe practice, will be required to immediately complete a Clinical Incident Report (CIR), send/hand it to both the instructor and the Nursing Program Chair. Depending on the unsafe practice, the student may be able to schedule a remediation to reverse the unsafe behavior/practice, then will need to show competency in said behavior/practice prior to being able to return to the learning environment. Termination Policy for the Sumner Nursing Programs If a student exhibits unprofessional, unsafe, or unethical behavior, the Nursing Department Chair will evaluate the issues and determine a course of action which could include a written warning, disciplinary action, or termination. Repeated behaviors may cause termination from the program. Any student who is unprofessional or judged unsafe to practice in the clinical setting may also be disciplined or terminated from the program.

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ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES Health Status Change:

Physical Requirements Students must possess certain abilities and skills necessary to provide and maintain safe and effective care. Students in a Sumner Nursing Program are required to perform physical movements and maneuvers, while performing procedures, interventions, and skills in the lab and during clinical practicum. The program also requires students to demonstrate fine motor abilities to manipulate equipment in a safe, effective, and coordinated manner. All students must be able to move and reposition bedridden client(s), and transfer client(s) from bed to chair or wheelchair, and from chair or wheelchair to bed. The student will encounter other physical demands while performing duties in the lab and at clinical practicum. Students must meet the following physical requirements to participate in skills lab, simulation lab, and clinical practicum: twisting; bending; squatting; kneeling; pushing; pulling; grasping; reaching above, at, or below the waist; and climbing. The student must be able to continuously lift and carry 10 pounds; occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds; and occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds or more. These requirements are essential during the practice of client care, and for the daily care of clients in the clinical setting. Federal laws prevent discrimination of persons with disabilities. Sumner College is obliged to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified students with disabilities, which may include auxiliary aids and/or program modifications. Accommodations that fundamentally alter the nature of the academic program, could jeopardize the health and safety of others, or cause an undue burden to the program are not considered reasonable accommodations. The student must contact the Director of Education who will provide you information about documentation of the disability and requests for accommodation. All information volunteered by students with disabilities will be kept in strict confidence and shared with others (such as the instructor/clinical instructor) on An Immunization Form must be completed by a physician, physicians assistant, or nurse practitioner. Or, the student may submit copies of immunization records and test results. Immunization information must be submitted within one month after the start of the program. Students may need to update immunization status such TB screening over the duration of the program. In addition, completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training, and Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training is required by week five of the program. a need to know basis. Health Forms

In order for a student to continue in class or clinical if his/ her health status has changed, the student must provide documentation from a health care provider, such as a doctor or nurse practitioner, which clearly states the ability of the student to fully participate in classroom, lab, and clinical activities. Health status changes include but are not limited to: 1. Injury 2. Pregnancy/delivery/postpartum 3. Accident/visit to the emergency department 4. Major illness 5. Surgery 6. Splint/brace/cast/sling The student must present the health care provider’s clearance letter to the Nursing Department Chair prior to returning to the classroom, skills lab, or clinical partner site. Guidance/Student Communication 1. Each student is responsible for reading notices posted in the student portal and bulletin boards located in the common areas. 2. Student Services is available for students. Please call or email the department to make an appointment. 3. Faculty members will notify each student if or when a conference and/or meeting is required or deemed necessary. 4. Faculty members are available by appointment. Office hours may vary, according to faculty teaching schedule. Students may contact faculty to set appointments as needed. Personal Appearance On Campus: The student should be clean and groomed. Clothing and shoes should be neat and clean. Grooming is bathing daily, using deodorant, washed clothing, clean socks, and clean shoes. Perfumes and colognes are not to be worn. Students with clothing styles considered hazardous to the vocation or not appropriate (i.e. revealing attire, too much or too large jewelry) will be referred to the Nursing Department Chair. See Clinical/Lab Uniform Policy regarding skills lab and clinical policy on Page 26 Guidelines for Conduct Conduct subject to disciplinary action includes, but is not limited to: 1. Intentional disruption of teaching, administration, or any other function at Sumner College

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2. All forms of dishonesty, including cheating, plagiarism, unauthorized copying of software, giving false information to Sumner College, forgery, and any alteration or misuse of Sumner College documents or instruments of identification 3. Use of cell phones (texting, videotaping or audio recording) during class, lab, or clinical 4. Any behavior incompatible with the guidelines for professional and ethical conduct 5. Any action that endangers the health or safety of self or others 6. Disciplinary action will be taken in cases of alleged hazing 7. Any person whose conduct is subject to disciplinary action is entitled to adequate notice of all charges and to a fair hearing Distance Learning Conduct 1. The distance learning platforms are extensions of the college and are to be used for educational purposes only. 2. Cameras or video must be on during all Zoom class time. To be counted present for attendance, your camera must be positioned for your instructor to see your entire face, neck, and shoulders. 3. Dress for Zoom class calls should be the same as if you were coming to school for class. 4. An appropriate class or learning environment must be utilized during Zoom calls. 5. Safety: Do not use Zoom while driving or in an unsafe environment. Students will be asked to leave class if their learning environment is not safe. 6. Conversations using the Zoom chat and Canvas chat features must remain professional and related to class content. Personal Health Guidelines Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Inform a teacher or staff member if you have a sick family member at home with COVID-19 and to learn what to do if they are sick. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or to use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. Inform other employees that if their hands are visibly dirty. Soap and water should be used over hand sanitizer. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Cover mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of the elbow. Throw used tissues into no-touch trash cans and immediately wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol. Learn more about

coughing and sneezing etiquette on the CDC website. Avoid using other individuals’ phones, desks, offices, or other work tools and equipment, when possible. Clean and disinfect them before and after use. Practice social distancing by avoiding large gatherings and maintaining distance (at least 6 feet) from others when possible. Lab Equipment Policy Students cannot share equipment in the lab. If they do not bring their equipment, they will be provided equipment, but there will be a $25.00 lab fee. We will notify the student that this is going to happen. Cell Phone Usage During Scheduled Class Hours Cell phones must be kept in a student back pack or purse during classroom, clinical, and lab times and can be checked during break time or in between classes. In the event a student has a scheduled call during class, the student must exit the classroom to make the call. If a student is concerned about family members, work, or friends being able to make contact during scheduled class hours, the student must complete a FERPA form with the financial aid department. By signing this form, students can be contacted during class hours in the event an emergency does arise. Please see the financial aid department for additional information.

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ATTENDANCE POLICY Students who miss more than 20% of the total hours of non-clinical course will be withdrawn from that course. Example: A 40-hour course is offered 4 hours per week: a student cannot miss more than 8 hours of the course, or they will be withdrawn. Please refer to the tables. If a student is withdrawn from a course due to attendance, they are allowed to retake the course one time. If a student is withdrawn from a course for attendance, or fails a course on the second attempt, they are withdrawn from the program.

The Attendance Policy Requires the Following: 1. Attendance is required at all classes, skills lab, and clinical experiences. 2. Students are responsible for understanding the attendance requirements to be in good standing for each course, and attendance will be monitored by the college. 3. Tardiness is deemed unprofessional behavior. See Tardy Policy 4. There is no provision to make up missed courses. Completing hours for missed clinical or lab is determined on a case-by-case basis by the department chair. It is the students’ responsibility to contact the department chair when hours are missed. 5. Students in a clinical nursing course or clinical practicum must complete 100% of the course hours. Any absence from a scheduled clinical nursing course may lead to withdrawal from the course. 6. Bereavement: This is determined on a case-by case basis. Excessive leave may jeopardize the student’s eligibility to remain in the program. 7. Jury/Military Duty: Students chosen for jury/military duty will be required to submit official documentation. If long term service is required, the student must notify the Department Chair of Nursing to discuss options for meeting all program requirements to complete the program. 8. Students who exceed the max attendance limit may complete the Absence Appeal Form. The form should be submitted to the following e-mail address: absenceappeal@ sumnercollege.edu. Appropriate documentation must be attached to the Absence Appeal Form for military, jury duty, medical. Attendance and Participation for Asynchronous Courses Attendance for online courses is posted every Monday and Thursday. To receive attendance students must participate in the course during the time frames being posted. For Monday attendance the student must participate in the course on either (Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday). To receive attendance on

the Thursday posting the student must participate in the course on (Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday) of the week being posted. Students must have actively participated to receive attendance, this requires either posting to a discussion thread, taking a quiz or examination, or turning in or participating in an assignment. A minimum required word count of 100 words for the initial post and 20 words for the follow-up post has been added to the rubric for the 20-point Discussion Threads in all RN-BSN courses. Reading in the course or viewing pages does not count towards attendance. Lecture and Skills Lab Tardy Policy Sumner College expects students to attend all scheduled classes and arrive to class on time. If a student arrives 15 minutes after the scheduled start time for any class offered on campus, they are recorded as tardy for the class. Additionally, if a student leaves up to 15 minutes before the instructor dismisses class, a tardy will be recorded for that student. Three (3) incidents of tardiness will result in the equivalent of one class absence. If a student is late to any class by an hour or more, or leaves an hour or more before the end, it will be considered an absence, as the student will not be in a position to fully meet the day’s objectives. If a student misses 20% or more of the total hours of any course, the student will be withdrawn or fail the course (determined by weeks in the term). Any missed lab time may require to be made up during open lab. Clinical Tardy Policy Punctual attendance is required at all scheduled clinical experiences. Failure to be prompt or leaving early from scheduled assigned clinical and lab experiences may result in failure to meet course outcomes leading to failure of lab or clinical experiences. Tardy for clinical or lab is arriving between 5 - 15 minutes late for a scheduled clinical or lab experience. The third tardy occurrence will result in an absence. Arriving more than 15 minutes after the designated start time for any clinical experience will result in an absence. Arriving more than 15 minutes late at a clinical experience will result in the student being sent home. In the lab a student arriving more than 15 minutes late will receive an absence that must be made up during an open lab but will be given the option to remain in the lab to benefit from the experience. Failure to complete all clinical and lab experiences will result in failure of the course.

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Practical Nursing 20% of Class Chart

TERM

COURSE

Max Allowed

Term 1 BIO 131

Anatomy & Physiology I Nursing Fundamentals I

8 Hrs

NUR 101

17 Hrs

MED 101

Medical Terminology

4 Hrs 6 Hrs 4 Hrs

PHA 101

Introduction to Pharmacology

NUA 101

Math for Nurses

Term 2 BIO 132

Anatomy & Physiology II Nursing Fundamentals II

8 Hrs

NUR 102

17 Hrs

PHA 102

Pharmacology

4 Hrs

NUR 112

Clinical Nursing I

See Policy

ENG 102

English Composition

8 Hrs

Term 3 BIO 133

Anatomy & Physiology III Nursing Fundamentals III

8 Hrs

NUR 103 NUR 113

17 Hrs

Clinical Nursing II

See Policy

NCL 130

NCLEX Preparation I

4 Hrs 8 Hrs

PSY 101

Psychology

Term 4 NUR 104

Nursing Fundamentals IV

14 Hrs

NUR 114 NUR 124

Clinical Nursing III

See Policy

Maternal/Newborn/Pediatrics

4 Hrs 6 Hrs

NCL 140

NCLEX Preparation II

Term 5 NUR 180

PN Practicum

Must Complete all Hours

NCL 150

NCLEX Predictor Testing

6 Hrs 4 Hrs

NUR 190

Nursing Leadership

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ADN Program 20% of Class Chart

TERM

COURSE

TERM

COURSE

Maximum Allowed

Term 1 BIO 131

Term 6 NUR 210 Adult Health Nursing II

Anatomy & Physiology I

8 Hrs

11 Hrs

NUR 105 RN Nursing Fundamentals I

17 Hrs

ENG 116

English & Writing

8 Hrs

MED 101 Medical Terminology

4 Hrs

NUR 221

Maternal Newborn Nursing

8 Hrs

PHA 101 Introduction to Pharmacology

6 Hrs

NUR 211

Clinical Nursing IV

See Policy

Term 2 BIO 132

NCL 180 NCLEX Prep III

4 Hrs

Term 7 NUR 220 Adult Health Nursing III

Anatomy & Physiology II

8 Hrs

NUR 106 RN Nursing Fundamentals II

14 Hrs

11 Hrs

PHA 102 Pharmacology

4 Hrs

NUR 222

Pediatric Nursing

7 Hrs

NUR 116

RN Clinical Nursing I

See Policy

PSY 201

Human Growth & Develop- ment

8 Hrs

ENG 102 English Composition

8 Hrs

NCL 250 NCLEX Prep IV

4 Hrs

Term 3 BIO 133

NUR 212

Clinical Nursing V

See Policy

Anatomy & Physiology III

8 Hrs

Term 8 NUR 232

NUR 107 Nursing Fundamentals III

14 Hrs

Mental Health Nursing

8 Hrs

NUR 117

Clinical Nursing II

See Policy

SOC 110 Sociology I

8 Hrs

NUA 120 IV Therapy Fundamentals Term 4 NUR 108 Nursing Fundamentals IV

4 Hrs

NUR 233

Geriatric Nursing

5 Hrs

NCL 260 NCLEX Prep V

4 Hrs

11 Hrs

NUR 213

Clinical Nursing VI

See Policy

NUR 118

Clinical Nursing III

See Policy

Term 9 NUR 280 RN Practicum

NCL 160 NCLEX Prep I

6 Hrs

Must Complete all Hours

PSY 101

Psychology

8 Hrs

NCL 270 NCLEX Prep VI

6 Hrs

Term 5 NUR 201 Adult Health Nursing I

NUR 291

Leadership & Management

4 Hrs

20 Hrs

NUR 191

Legal & Professional Issues

4 Hrs

ENG 115

Expository Writing

8 Hrs

NCL 170 NCLEX Prep II

4 Hrs

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BSN Program 20% of Class Chart

TERM

COURSE

TERM

COURSE

Maximum Allowed

Term 1 BIO 131

Term 7 NUR 301 Adult Health Nursing I

Anatomy & Physiology I

8 Hrs

12 Hrs

NUR 120 Intro to BSN and Strategies for Success PHA 101 Introduction to Pharmacology

See Asynch. Policy

NUR 302 Clinical Nursing IV

See Policy

PSY201

Human Growth & Development

8 Hrs

6 Hrs

HUM 102 Culture and the Arts

See Asynch. Policy

COM 311

Intercultural Communication See Asynch. Policy

Term 2 BIO 132

Term 8 NUR 310 Adult Health Nursing III

Anatomy & Physiology II

8 Hrs

12 Hrs

PHA 102 Pharmacology

4 Hrs

NUR 311

Clinical Nursing V

See Policy

SOC 110 Sociology I

4 Hrs

NUR 322

Nutrition for Nursing Practice

10 Hrs

MED 101 Medical Terminology

4 Hrs

NUR 324

Holistic Health Assessment & Health Promotion

10 Hrs

ENG 102 English Composition

8 Hrs

Term 9 NUR 320 Adult Health Nursing III

Term 3 BIO 133

12 Hrs

Anatomy & Physiology III

8 Hrs

NUR 321

Clinical Nursing VI

See Policy

NUR 105B Nursing Fundamentals I

16 Hrs

NUR 326

Community & Public Health See Asynch. Policy

MAT 105 College Mathematics

See Asynch. Policy

NUR 332

Healthcare Informatics

See Asynch. Policy

ENG 115

Expository Writing

8 Hrs

Term 10 NUR 421

Term 4 SOC 207 Ethics

Maternal Newborn Nursing

8 Hrs

See Asynch. Policy

NUR 423

Clinical Nursing VII

6 Hrs

NUR 106B Nursing Fundamentals II

12 Hrs

NUR 422

Pediatric Nursing

8 Hrs

NUR 116B

Clinical Nursing I

See Policy

NUR 434

Patient Safety & Continuous Quality Improvement

See Asynch. Policy

PSY 101

Psychology I

8 Hrs

Term 5 NUA 120 IV Therapy Fundamentals

NCL 450 NCLEX Prep I

4 Hrs

Term 11 NUR 432

8 Hrs

Mental Health Nursing

8 Hrs

NUR 207 Nursing Fundamentals III

12 Hrs

NUR 433

Clinical Nursing VIII

See Policy

NUR 217

Clinical Nursing II

See Clinical Policy

NUR 442

Global Health Nursing

See Asynch. Policy

ENG 116

English & Writing

8 Hrs

NUR 436

Organizational & Systems Leadership

See Asynch. Policy

Term 6 NUR 208 Introduction to Adult Health Medical Surgical

12 Hrs

NCL 460 NCLEX Prep II

4 Hrs

Term 12 NUR 446

NUR 218 See Clinical Policy MAT 309 Statistics to Inform Decisions See Asynch. Policy BIO 313 Pathophysiology See Asynch. Policy Clinical Nursing III

Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice

Must Complete all Hours

NUR 444

See Asynch. Policy

NCL 470 NCLEX Prep III

6 Hrs

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ACADEMIC PROGRESSION

Program Progression Policy for Core Classes Nursing Programs: Nursing students enrolled in any nursing program must earn a minimum of a ‘C-’ in all nursing core classes (NUR) to be eligible to progress in the program. Nursing core classes include all academic courses with a NUR prefix. If a student earns a grade lower than a ‘C-’ in a NUR course, the student is required to retake the course in the next rotation in which it is scheduled. If a student is unable to earn a minimum of a ‘C-’ the second attempt, the student is withdrawn from the program permanently, and will not be permitted to reapply for that program. NCLEX Preparation courses (NCL): Students enrolled in any NCL courses must earn a minimum of a ‘C-’ in all classes to be eligible to progress in the program. Students who did not pass the predictor exam on the first attempt are required to complete a remedial plan and complete the second predictor to pass the course. In the event a student fails (F) a non-core course, the student will not be allowed to progress to the following term until the student passes the course in which they failed. ‘Non-core’ classes are defined as any course that does not have a NUR course prefix. The student is allowed to retake any ‘non-core’ course one time in an attempt to improve the grade for the course in which they failed. If the outcome of the second attempt results in another failing grade (F), the student will be withdrawn from the program and the college. Student Rights & Responsibilities Each student is expected to become thoroughly familiar with the nursing program and Sumner College policies. The student’s current address and phone number must be on file and current with the front desk at all times. Students should promptly notify the front desk of a change of address and/or phone number. Online Student Rights and Responsibilities A student taking an online class or classes from Illinois Central College should consider these rights and responsibilities. Students taking an online class or classes must: 1. Demonstrate the technical and academic skills to be a successful online student; able to operate a computer and conduct internet functions necessary to complete an online class, and have the management skills to work independently. 2. Have ready access to a computer and the internet and a backup plan if hardware or internet access fails. 3. Use software that complies with the minimum requirements of software necessary to access and run the course.

Academic Grade Scale/Grade Point Equivalent

94-100

4.0 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.7 2.3 2.0 1.7 1.3 1.0 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

90-93 87-89 84-86 80-83 77-79 74-76 70-73 67-69 64-66 60-63

A- B+

B- C+

C- D+

D-

59-Below F Incomplete I Withdraw W

Transfer

4. Download provided ebooks and related course programs. 5. Log in and contribute to the online class on a regular basis in a meaningful way. 6. Know and comply with due date and deadline requirements of the course. 7. Communicate with the instructor and fellow students in a professional, polite manner, using appropriate tone, language, grammar, and spelling. 8. Know and understand student rights and responsibilities as detailed by the class syllabus and student handbook. 9. Locate and use academic support resources such as tutoring, writing consultation, and library services. 10. Demonstrate commitment to academic honesty by completing assignments and other coursework with integrity. 11. Monitor and ask questions about his/her course grade. 12. Save backup copies of assignments and class emails. 13. Comply with online participation requirements to avoid being dropped for non-participation at the beginning of or the mid-point of class. Consult the class syllabus and the instructor for class-specific requirements and procedures.

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TESTING STANDARDS

EXAMS AND QUIZZES 1. It is expected the student will be present for all exams/quizzes on the announced date and time. 2. Ten percentage (10%) points will automatically be deducted on all make-up exams, with the exception of the pre-quiz which may not be made up. 3. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor in order to arrange for a make-up exam/quiz. Students are required to take the missed exam/quiz on the date determined by the college. All exams must be made up on campus on a date within 7 calendar days of the absence. 4. Any student missing an exam/quiz shall not ask other students or the Instructor about the exam/quiz or engage in any con- versation with anyone regarding the exam/quiz. Doing so is considered unprofessional conduct and academic dishonesty. 5. Failure to comply with stated policy will result in a grade of zero (0) for the missed exam/quiz. FINAL EXAMS 1. Final exams are given during the term’s scheduled final examination period. 2. Not taking the final at the required time without an appropriate excuse will lead to a zero on the exam. If a late exam will be accepted, it must be taken within seven (7) calendar days of the due date. 3. Ten percentage (10%) points will be automatically deducted if the final is not taken on the published date and time. LATE WORK 1. It is expected the student will turn in all assignments/ homework on the announced date and time. 2. Ten percentage (10%) points will automatically be deducted on all late assignments/homework.

3. All late work must be turned in within seven (7) calendar days of the due date. All assignments/homework are due on the last day of class without exception. Assignments/ homework may only be turned in after the last day of the class if there are extenuating circumstances and approved by the Director of Education. 4. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor prior to missing due dates on all assignments/homework. Test/Exam Conduct The expectations for the student during testing/examination while enrolled in the Nursing Program include: 1. Be seated at the announced place, date, and time of the exam. 2. Students are not allowed to memorize, discuss or share questions on the exam in any way during or after the exam. You are allowed to remove or copy any test question. The use of cell phones to photograph, screenshot, or transcribe test questions is prohibited. 3. Stash all backpacks/bags/purses. 4. No eating during test times. 5. Clear all desks, except for pencils or pens 6. Calculators are provided for testing when needed and approved by instructor. 7. Independent completion of all exam materials. 8. Completion of exam/test/quiz before leaving the classroom. 9. Turning in the exam promptly at the conclusion of the testing period 10. Students taking quizzes/exams online are expected to have on their cameras for the exam/quiz.

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Oregon State Board Nursing Practice and Licensing The Oregon State Board of Nursing (OSBN) safeguards the public’s health and wellbeing by providing guidance for, and regulation of, entry into the profession, nursing education, and continuing safe practice. All applicants for nurse licensure by examination “shall furnish evidence that the applicant’s physical and mental health is such that it is safe for the applicant to practice” (ORS 678.010) and the licensed nurse “demonstrates honesty and integrity in nursing practice” (OAR 851-045-0040 (3) (i). All applicants must answer specific questions about disciplinary actions (if any), other licenses (if any) and felony/ misdemeanor convictions (if any). The OSBN will consider specific conducts and felony conviction reason(s) as ineligibility for initial nurse licensure in Oregon. The OSBN will evaluate each licensure application involving criminal convictions on a case-by- case basis. It is your responsibility to know your scope of practice as regulated in the Division 45 rules of the Oregon’s Nursing Practice Act. Please refer to the OSBN website for any changes in the rules: http://www.oregon.gov/OSBN. Go to the site directory, click on Administrative Rules, and then click on Division 45 Standards the Scope of Practice for Registered and Practical Nurses.

Exam or Written Work Grade Challenge

If a student chooses to challenge a grade received on an exam or any other written assignment during the academic year, the following guidelines must be followed: 1. Upon receiving a grade, the student must first wait a 24- hour period. After the 24-hour period, the student has 72 hours to submit a written challenge to the course instructor. 2. The written challenge must specifically identify the question(s) or content being questioned, along with providing the supportive and appropriate rationale(s). 3. The instructor will reply within 72 hours of the grade challenge with a written determination. 4. Verbal discussion will not be considered a formal challenge and no grade review will be conducted. Financial Aid Policy Regarding Award Letters The Financial Aid office sends out an estimated Award Letter at least one month prior to a student entering their new academic year if the student is using Federal Funds to finance their education. The deadline to accept or decline an Award Letter is no later than the first day of the new academic term/award year. A student who misses this deadline will not be cleared to attend new term classes until all required paperwork is submitted to the Financial Aid office. Computer Access All students in a Sumner Nursing program must have regular access to a computer, stable internet for remote courses/ learning, and an email address for communication during the program. Instructors routinely contact students via email for the following reasons but not limited to: changes in schedule; clarification of assignments and evaluations; follow up on student conversations or requests; to request or send calendars, or to request meetings. Students requiring assistance with setting up an email can contact Student Services. Criminal Offense Record Investigation Policy and Drug Testing Policy All students enrolled in a Sumner Nursing Program will be required to complete a criminal background check. A criminal background check form gives permission for an agency to access all criminal case data including conviction, non-conviction, and pending data. Depending on the contents of the student’s criminal record, participation in clinical or field placement may be denied. In addition, a drug test is required, and a sex offender check could be requested. Failure to complete or participate in any required agency screening will result in the Nursing student not being placed at a clinical facility, which may lead to dismissal from the program. Failure to complete or participate in any required Drug agency screening will result in the nursing student being withdrawn from the program.

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REGISTERED NURSING PROGRAM ORGANIZATION & STRUCTURE

the nurse to heal others - The light symbolizes the striving for excellence

The profession of nursing requires one to inhabit the core values of compassion, caring, integrity, diversity, excellence, and becoming a lifelong learner. The nursing program strives to provide quality education and instruction that encompasses these core values and to ensure that students are well grounded in inter-professional roles and experiences. The nursing program believes that the fulfillment of these roles reflects the utilization of program resources, policies, and the collaboration of nursing faculty in the creation of a curriculum that focuses on developing each student’s maximum academic and professional potential. Curriculum Design and Organizational Framework The foundation of the nursing program curriculum encompasses the domains of person, health, environment, and nursing as key elements of the health and healing process. These four domains of the curriculum theory form the foundation of the four client needs category of safe effective care environment, health and promotion maintenance, psychosocial integrity, and physiological integrity that aligns with the most recent NCLEX-RN Test Plan. Professional standards, guidelines, and competencies were reviewed and used to develop the outcomes and guide the development of the curriculum. These include: • American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics (2015) - It is a succinct statement of the ethical obligations and duties of every individual who enters the nursing profession. - It is the profession’s nonnegotiable ethical standard. - It is an expression of nursing’s own understanding of its commitment to society. • The American Nurses Association (ANA) clinical standards for nursing practice (2015): Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and ability, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations. • The Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies (patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, informatics). • Oregon Board of Nursing – Nurse Practice Act • The Nightingale Lamp (Caring, Commitment, Excellence) - The lamp represents the warmth of caring - The oil represents the energy and commitment of

• National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (2019) (Safe and Effective Care Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Psychosocial Integrity, Physiological Integrity) • The Nightingale Philosophy of nursing (Person, Health, Environment, Nursing) - Person: An individual whose natural defenses are influenced by a healthy or unhealthy environment. Course content includes body systems, anatomy & physiology, pediatric, child, adolescent, adult, and older adults. - Health: A state in which the environment is optimal for the natural body processes to achieve reparative outcomes. Course content includes data collection, functional health patterns, complementary/alternative therapies, health promotion and health maintenance. - Environment: All the external conditions capable of preventing, suppressing, or contributing to disease or death. Course content includes psychology, safety, complementary/alternative therapies, stressors, and community resources. - Nursing: Putting the client in the best condition for nature to act. Course content includes caring techniques, nursing skills and procedures, the nursing process, and the scientific basis. • OMEGA-7 - Based on Florence Nightingale’s philosophy of nursing the nursing program has developed the OMEGA-7, which is an acronym for a nurse assessment and caring of person’s health and environment: Orientation, Medication, Emergency, Gait, Allergies—the 7 are: air, food, water, safety, hygiene, pain, and sleep. • The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals (2020) – Identify patients correctly, improve staff communication, use medicines safely, prevent infection, identify patient safety risks, prevent mistakes, prevent injury. • Interprofessional Education Collaborative – Core Competencies (2016) Values & ethics, roles & responsibilities, communication, and teamwork.

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RN Program Outcomes At the completion of the Registered Nursing Program, the graduate will be able to: 1. Provide legal and ethical nursing care within the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse. 2. Operate healthcare technology to collect, manage, and communicate data in the provision of nursing care. 3. Collaborate through effective communication with the interprofessional team and diverse patient populations in the provision of comprehensive patient-centered care across various settings. 4. Synthesize knowledge from nursing and other disciplines in clinical reasoning and clinical judgment. 5. Model professionalism and nursing excellence through a commitment to quality improvement and lifelong learning. 6. Demonstrate culturally congruent nursing care for a diverse patient population. 7. Provide safe, effective, and caring interventions with a diverse patient population across the lifespan. The sequence of the nursing program guides the student learning from simple to complex. The course student learning outcomes align to the end-of-program student learning outcomes to ensure learning progresses throughout the program. Each course outcome is marked with PO for Program Outcome to identify the program student learning outcome that the course outcome supports. Learning activities are directly tied to course student learning outcomes that are aligned to the program student learning outcomes. Clinical/Lab Experience The nursing program provides faculty-supervised clinical experiences to serve the diverse needs of the program. These external clinical experiences develop competencies at the registered nursing scope of practice and include providing safe, clinically competent, culturally sensitive, client-centered, and evidence-based care to promote, restore and maintain wellness across the lifespan. Direct patient care hours reflected in the program outline are adequate to achieve identified competencies, course, and program outcomes. The clinical/performance lab outcomes are based on the American Nurses Association (ANA) clinical standards for nursing practice, the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competency standards for nursing, and the Oregon State Board of Nursing (SBN) Division 45 Standards and Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse. The essentials of OMEGA-7 provide the conceptual framework for critical thinking in approaching healthcare and the nursing process. The clinical/lab outcomes build the student’s progress towards the end-of-program student learning outcomes and are noted as to which program outcomes they support. The OMEGA-7 data collection or assessment includes: • Orientation : Is the person oriented to person, place, time, and situation? • Medication: Does the person know what medications they

are taking and for what? Are there any special instructions, monitoring, side effects to watch for, or nursing interventions for any of the medications? • Emergency: What is the person’s code status? Full code? Part code and conditions? No code When is the last time they had an emergency need? • Gait: Does the person require any assistive devices for ambulation? What risk does the person have for falling? • Allergies: Does the person have any allergies to medications or anything in the environment? • Air: Does the person require any assistive devices for breathing? Is the person able to breathe on his/her own? Are there any potential or real air toxins or pollutants that could affect the person? What is the appearance of the person’s skin or oxygenation level? • Food: Does the person require a special diet related to allergies, diabetes (sugar), hypertension (salt), heart disease (fat/cholesterol), edentulous (soft foods), dysphagia (pureed foods), NPO (nothing by mouth), small amounts (gastric procedure), parenteral feedings (unable to eat on own)? Does the person appear hungry? • Water: What is the recommended amount of water intake for this person? What sources of water has the person had to drink today? Are there any potential toxins or pollutants in the environments to affect the supply of water? How does the person prefer the water (hot, cold, icy, room temperature)? • Safety: Is the person’s safety at risk? Are there potential factors for the person’s safety? Is the patient hard of hearing or having visual problems? Is the floor cluttered or wet? Are there toxic chemicals in the environment? Is the person under the influence of drugs? • Hygiene : Is the person able to care for self? When was the last bath, shower, or linen change? Are the linens damp or wet? What are the environmental factors that affect the person’s hygiene? Is oral care being completed? When was the last clothing change? How is the person’s skin integrity? • Pain : Is the person in pain? Ask the person to rate the severity of the pain (0 – 10). What has worked in the past to relieve this pain? Is the pain chronic or acute? Does the person have prescribed pain medications? What else in the person’s environment can be modified to promote comfort (fresh air, water, food, rest)? • Sleep: How much sleep has the person had today? What helps assist the person’s rest or relaxation? Are there potential factors in the environment that inhibit sleep (sounds, smells, light)? How has the lack of sleep affected the person’s activities of daily living?

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