Tablets are required for eBooks and other program resources.
8” tablets are preferred. Tablets need to fit into the uniform scrub top or scrub jacket.
iPad Mini with iOS 12 Operating System or higher
Android Tablets should not be more than 3 years old.
Amazon Kindles are not permitted due to insufficient technology requirements.
Virtual Testing
Hybrid nursing courses (1200, 1450, 1650, and 2450) may utilize virtual testing. The nursing faculty are planning for on-campus testing for NSG 1400, 1500, 1600, 2400, 2600. Additional virtual testing may occur if unexpected restrictions to on-campus classes occur during the semester. Information regarding virtual testing:
· Sinclair College will provide links for Respondus Lockdown Browser software or a similar test security product.
Introduces the scope and practice of the nursing profession. Examines the role of the nurse in the health care team including communication and collaboration. Applies basic legal, ethical, and safety principles to the practice of nursing. A minimum of 25 class hours. This is a blended course containing both face-to-face and online elements.
Course Requirements
Any student considering withdrawing from a nursing course must meet with their course faculty before withdrawing from the course. Please refer to Nursing Department Readmission Policy found in the Nursing Student Handbook.
Students must follow Sinclair College, Health Science Division, Nursing Department, and clinical site policies. Refer to the following web pages for information regarding policies: Sinclair College
Sinclair Community College (SCC) is committed to providing equitable educational opportunities and a safe learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff. View the SCC Non-Discriminatory Practices policy.
One of the most important roles of participants in the learning community is to be open to growing and to help others grow by identifying any biases, oversights, or assumptions they observe. Students are encouraged to discuss any incidents of perceived bias or discrimination, conscious or otherwise, with the course instructor, the department chair, or with the office of the Chief Diversity Officer at SCC.
A bias incident is any type of conduct, speech, or expression that demonstrates conscious or unconscious bias and targets individuals or groups that are part of a federally protected class (i.e., race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, or disability). Bias-based behavior can also be identified as when someone treats another person differently or makes an offensive comment because of their membership in a protected group, such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Sinclair Community College (SCC) prioritizes accessibility of materials, content, and other components of our online, blended, and FlexPace courses by following federal law and other applicable statutes. SCC respects these guidelines when creating web-based content, documents, images, audio, video, and other materials for online, blended, and FlexPace courses. Companies that provide educational content for use in SCC courses are also required to explain how their products or services meet accessibility standards.
When materials do not meet accessibility standards, SCC is sometimes able to edit or modify those products to improve accessibility. However, some materials are produced or regulated by local, state, or national agencies which grant professional certificates or accreditation. SCC cannot legally make changes to materials produced by these agencies, or the certification/accreditation will not be valid.
Due to specific regulations, some of the content in this course might not be accessible. If you need a different format for these materials, please contact your course instructor as soon as possible.
Students must contact Accessibility Services to receive accessibility accommodations. Students should discuss their accommodations with their faculty to ensure individual accommodations are met.
CLASS GUIDELINES
Personal audio or video recording is restricted due to concerns of confidentiality, FERPA, test integrity, and copyright infringement. Students must ask permission to audio or video record classes. Recording is not permitted during discussions when personal sharing is expected or invited. Students who receive permission to record must have their devices in clear view of their instructors and other students.
Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. In the event of an absence, it is the student’s responsibility to contact their peers to obtain the missed material and assignments. Faculty will address tardiness and/or absences at their discretion.
If meeting virtually, students will have video cameras turned on and be visibly present. Students may contact their instructors before class to discuss exceptions or modifications to the requirement.
Professional appearance and behaviors are expected at all classes, labs, and clinical experiences.
GRADING POLICY
There are two components to passing courses without clinical experiences (1450, 1650, and 2450). The components are:
Achieve a cumulative 80% or higher on proctored assessments (exams and quizzes).
Achieve a cumulative 80% or higher on non-proctored assignments (this may include but is not limited to remote learning activities, assignments, homework, professional points, non-proctored quizzes).
Students will receive a D in nursing courses when they do not pass all components unless they earned an F in the cumulate proctored or non-proctored components of the course.
FINAL GRADE ROUNDING
If a cumulated final grade component is .50 or greater, it is rounded to the next highest whole number (example: 79.5 is rounded to 80%). If the grade is .49 or less, it is rounded to the next lowest whole number (example: 92.49 is rounded to 92%).
Professionalism Ethics Class discussion, PowerPoint, Small group activities
Readings, PowerPoint/Presentation Attributes of critical thinking - Part 2 In-class quiz: Ethics, Professionalism, Leadership, Management
16 (Face-to-face)
Course Summary
Lesson
Exam 4
End of Course Survey
Unit 1: Care Competencies
1. Define concepts related to care competencies: communication, collaboration, nursing judgment, safety, technology & informatics, and care management.
(CO#1,2,3,4)
2. Identify the characteristics of professional and therapeutic communication. (CO#1,2)
3. Explain the importance of health information technology to support safe patient care. (CO#1,3,4)
4. Discuss the relationship between nursing judgment and safety for patients. (CO#1,3,4)
5. Explain the need for collaboration in the management of patient care. (CO#1,3)
Unit 2: Health Care Delivery
1. Define concepts related to health care delivery: health care quality, health care organizations, health care law, economics. (CO#1,3,5)
2. Define measures that contribute to the quality of healthcare. (CO#1,3)
3. Differentiate types of health care organizations. (CO#5)
4. Identify laws and regulations that direct nursing practice. (CO#1,3)
5. Describe the contribution of the nurse to cost containment. (CO#1,3)
Unit 3: Attributes and Roles of the Nurse
1. Define concepts related to attributes & roles of the nurse: ethics, professionalism, leadership, and management. (CO#1,2,3,4,5)
2. Describe the characteristics of ethical nursing practice. (CO#1,2,3,4)
3. Examine professional behaviors of the nurse. (CO#1,2,3)
4. Explain the similarities and differences between nursing leadership and formal management roles. (CO#1,3,5)
New Graduate Outcomes
Transition to the role of professional nurse within a legal and ethical scope that is guided by accepted standards of practice. (Alignment with CO#1)
Demonstrate caring behaviors when providing nursing care with respect for the diversity of each individual.
Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes to make nursing judgments and provide patient-centered nursing care of individuals and groups. (Alignment with CO#3)
Incorporate current technology and nursing informatics to support evidence-based nursing judgment in the management of safe patient care. (Alignment with CO#4)
Establish therapeutic relationships to assist patients/families to meet outcomes related to health promotion, recovery from acute illness, management of chronic illness, and end of life care. (Alignment with CO#2)
Synthesize interrelated concepts for quality patient care across the lifespan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a variety of healthcare settings.
Syllabus subject to change pending changes in Covid Policy
Sinclair students are encouraged to participate in Career Communities. By participating in the Career Community events, you will have opportunities to
explore and connect with their career and academic goals
meet students with similar interests by participating in career community events and activities
engage with faculty members and employers in their career area
consult with an advisor who specializes in the programs in a particular career community
understand the resources at Sinclair
Watch for announcements of events.
The Career Communities are:
Business & IT
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Creative Arts
Law and Public Safety
Health Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
Please join our Facebook group (Sinclair College Career Communities) or follow us on Twitter (@sinclairconnect) to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events for the career community!
Any student who has or believes to have difficulty affording groceries or sufficient food to eat on a regular basis, lack a stable place to live, or faces similar challenges not directly related to learning instruction that may affect his or her course performance is urged to contact the campus Ombudsman at 937-512-2205 or in room 10-424 in the Center for a full list of resources and support. Sinclair believes in offering support in these and other areas to encourage students to remain active learners, attending class, and completing coursework Furthermore, please notify your professor privately if you are comfortable in doing so (all notification is confidential); this will enable him/her to assist you with locating the resources you might need.
Sinclair Academic Policies
Visit the links below to view Sinclair policies regarding adding or dropping a course, withdrawing from college, late registrations, change of schedule, administrative withdrawal, student behavior guidelines, safety and security, and other academic policies. Understanding these policies is the responsibility of every student.
Students are expected to be present at all class sessions. It is the students' responsibility to read and understand the class attendance policy or the SinclairOnline course participation policy that will be defined in the syllabus for each course. It is the faculty member's responsibility to define attendance or participation requirements and to monitor and record the students' fulfillment of these requirements. It is a program's prerogative to have specific policies across multiple sections due to the unique requirements of that program. Attendance for traditional classes or participation for SinclairOnline classes may affect final grades, financial aid eligibility, and V.A. benefits.
Educational Support Services
You may be eligible for free educational assistance if you are enrolled for credit. Contact Tutoring & Learning Center in the Library (lower level Building 7) or call 937-512-2792. Tutoring information also is available at http://www.sinclair.edu/services/academic/tlc/.
English as a second language (ESL) course information is available in Room 10-303 (or call 937-512-3099). This is in addition to a variety of provided services, including admissions, registration and financial aid assistance for all Sinclair students who have English as a second language.
Administrative Withdrawal
You may be administratively withdrawn from a class by your instructor for nonattendance. He or she must advise you in writing at the first class meeting what attendance record would constitute cause for administrative withdrawal. If you do not attend the first class, it is your responsibility to obtain a copy of all materials distributed at the first class meeting.
Safety and Security
You may access the Sinclair Police website at http://www.sinclair.edu/services/conduct-safety/public-safety/ for information on safety, crime reports/statistics, the department's annual report, and other services. For more information, contact the Sinclair Police Department in Building 7, Room 7112 or call 937-512-2700.
Sinclair strives to maintain open channels for students to file concerns. Students may register complaints at http://www.sinclair.edu/complaint. You will be contacted within two business days.
Academic Advising Center
You are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor early in your studies at Sinclair. Academic advisors are available to assist you in understanding your degree requirements and academic policies, selecting courses, and transferring to other institutions. In addition, prior to taking any action that will impact your schedule, (e.g., dropping or adding a course) it is strongly recommended that you see your academic advisor. All advisors are located in the Academic Advising Center, (Building 10, 3rd floor Welcome Desk). The Advising Center phone number is 937-512-3700.
Other Counseling
Counseling Services
Room 10-424
937-512-3032
Testing Center
Exams are administered on a walk-in basis only at the Testing Center, located in 10-445 on the Main Campus. You must present a Tartan ID Card, driver's license, or state issued photo ID at the time of testing. You may have to wait during peak periods (lunchtime, after 4 p.m., midterms, and finals). You may call the Testing Center at 937-512-2212 to verify that your exam is on file and ready to be administered. Children are not permitted in the Center and may not be left unattended in the lobby.
Please visit the website at http://www.sinclair.edu/admissions/office/testing/ for additional information, including regional center testing hours.
Access additional student services by visiting Accessibility and Counseling Services (10-424) or Student Support Services (10-421).
Sinclair Semester Dates
Click the link below to view important semester dates such as registration deadlines, payment deadlines, start and end dates for the semester as well as the last day to withdraw with a refund and the last day that withdrawal is allowed.
To learn more, follow this Link:
http://www.sinclair.edu/stservices/rsr/dates/index.cfm
