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Course Syllabus
Updated on 01/04/2016
Fundamentals of Nursing Process I
Term: II, Session II, Winter 2016
NUR 1020
Contact Hours: 48
Faculty Contact Information
Sibi Peters, MSN RN,CCRN
Course Coordinator
Department of Nursing-Central Campus
Nursing Department: 954-201-6851
(All communication should be through D2L email. Use this BC email only if you have an emergency and/or are
unable to access D2L email.)
Office Hours by Appointment: Monday and Friday 12:30 pm-2:00 pm(by appointment), and
Thursday 09:00 am to 2:00 pm ( by appointment)
BC’s Emergency Hotline: 954-201-4357
Office number 954-201-6912
The face to face course meets once or twice a week usually on Monday and Friday. The first day of class
is mandatory; any student not in attendance or arriving late will be withdrawn from the course.
Course Description
This is a web-enhanced course which will meet face to face twice a week on Monday and Friday from 9 am to
12 noon. The first day of class is mandatory on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 9 a.m. in Building 1008, room
105. Monday and Friday lecture will be in Building 1008,room 105
Fundamentals of Nursing Process I or NUR 1020 is a 3 semester hour course which is a theoretical course for the
beginning nursing student. Fundamentals of Nursing Process I provide the student with the introduction to basic
nursing including nursing process, physical assessment, legalities, basic nursing skills, and an understanding of the
needs of the medical surgical patient. This is a web-enhanced course: meeting 100% in classroom with activities.
General Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student will recognize basic skills essential to the roles of Provider of Care,
Manager of Care, and Member of the Health care Team. The student will be able to:
1.
Describe the historic and current role of the registered professional nurse in the managing care in a variety
of settings.
2.
Describe professionalism in terms of the legal/ethical constraints on patient care, including the parameters
outlines by the Florida Nurse Practice Act, Professional Standard set by the American Nurses Association,
and the ANA Code of Ethics.
3.
Describe effective, culturally-sensitive communication strategies to be utilized when interacting with
patients and members of the health care team.
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4.
Describe patient assessment in both specific and holistic terms, defining biophysical, psychosocial,
spiritual, and wellness concepts for an adult patient in a structured setting.
5.
Describe utilization of critical thinking and the nursing process in clinical decision making to provide
safe, effective care for a patient in a structured stetting.
6.
Describe the various roles within the health care system and the contribution each makes to collaboration
in planning, decision making, problem solving, goal setting, and patient care for patients in a structured
setting.
7.
Describe the application of caring interventions to the provision of nurturing, protective, compassionate,
and person-centered interventions for an adult patient in a structured setting.
8.
Describe the teaching and learning needs for the adult patient within a structured setting.
Consult index in the Broward College, Nursing Program Course Module (under NUR 1020: Nursing Process I).
If you need assistance with study skills, test-taking skills, or stress reduction, contact the Health Science
Counselor, Italia Folleco, by email [email protected] or call 954–201-6785 for an appointment.
You are responsible for all of the content listed above; the reading list is not all inclusive.
Course Prerequisites and Resources
PLEASE NOTE:
This syllabus is not a legally binding contract and is subject to change as per instructor. The material used in this
course may be protected by copyright and are only for the use of students enrolled in this course for the purposes
associated with this course and may not be retained or further disseminated. To maximize your chances for success
in this course, make sure that you meet the following course prerequisites:
PREREQUISTITES/COREQUISITES:
Please refer to the Nursing Process Module.
Prerequisite(s): ENC 1101, BSC 2085 & 2085L, BSC 2086 & 2086L, College Math, HCP 0001
Co requisite(s): HSC 1149, MTB 1370, MCB 2013 & 2013L, NUR 1020L
Computer Knowledge and Skills:
o Students in this course should be familiar with the following computer skills.
File Management - You should be familiar with finding and saving files on your
computer.
The Internet - You should be familiar with connecting to the Internet through an
Internet Service Provider or Network Connection.
Web Browser Software - You should be familiar with using web browser software to
navigate the Internet and locate information.
Email - You should be familiar with sending and receiving email messages.
Attachments - You should be familiar with sending email messages with attached files.
Word Processing - You should be familiar with creating, editing, saving, and printing
documents using Microsoft Word.
Other Requirements
o You'll need a BC email address to access the online portion of this course.
o Obtain a County Library Card or University/College Library Card. You will need either a County
Library Card which you may obtain at either North Campus or South Campus Library or a
University/College Library Card from the Central Campus Library. These cards will allow you to
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use select library databases. (optional)
Log into Desire to Learn (D2L)/e-Learning Course
o Click here to log into the online portion of this course in Desire to Learn. The direct link for D2L
login is https://bconline.broward.edu/.
E-Learning Resources for Students
o Click here to access a wide variety of support resources for students enrolled in online and
blended e-Learning courses, such as library services, advising and counseling, Desire to Learn
tutorials, tutoring services, disability services and more.
Course Requirements
Students are responsible for the completion of all assigned readings.
Students are responsible for the viewing of all required A.V. materials and advised to use any needed
materials in the nursing lab or learning resource center. A list of such materials is in both the nursing lab
and the learning resource center.
The student is responsible for all objectives, course assignments, and all material listed in the course
objectives and on the reading list. Any listed readings that are not covered in class are the responsibility of
the student.
The student is responsible for meeting all prerequisites and co-requisites as stated in the Nursing Process
Module. Students who have not met the stated requirements may not continue in this course and must
meet with the department head immediately.
Students are responsible for participating in the D2L class discussion groups and assignments. Instructor
will assign discussion groups.
Students: To complete the online segments of this course, you must have access to computer hardware and
software that meets or exceeds BC's minimum hardware and software standards for e-learning courses. It
is strongly recommended that you check your computer to verify that its hardware and software
configuration meets or exceeds the BC standard.
Is your computer ready for e-learning? Click here to check it out.
Additional Software required for this Course (optional) Assignments that require word processing must be
submitted in Microsoft Word format. Documents created using Microsoft Works, or files that have “.txt”, “.pdf”, or “.asci” extensions will not meet course requirements. If you do not have proper software on your computer, you can use the Microsoft Word program on any of the "open lab" computers at any BC
Learning Resource Center or in public libraries.
If you are using Microsoft Office 2007 please read here for assistance with uploading assignments.
Only word processing documents in Microsoft Word format will be accepted. Please virus check
documents before sending them. Panda Software offers a free online virus check.
Required Course Materials
NUR 1020 Broward College Nursing Program Course Module (some learning objectives are located in D2L at
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beginning of each unit).
Required textbook readings: (Refer to Program List for complete book list with editions)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
JARVIS Pocket Companion for Physical Examination & Health Assessment
PERRY AND POTTER Fundamentals of Nursing 8th Ed. with study guide and clinical companion
th
PERRY AND POTTER Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques 8 Ed.
TABER Taber’s Cyclopedia Medical Dictionary VAN LEEUWEN Davis’s Comprehensive Handbook of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests with Nursing Implications
Methods of Instruction
This is a 3 credit hour web-enhanced course that meets two times each week for eight weeks or 48 hours per term.
THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS IS MANDATORY FOR COURSE ORIENTATION. For the remainder of the
course attendance is expected; desire to learn contains content to engage learning. The student can schedule an
appointment to see me at mutually convenient times during the semester, as needed. See the course schedule for a
detailed description of learning activities for scheduled class meetings and out of class assignments. Students are
responsible for regularly reviewing the course schedule and completing all required in and out of class assignments.
No missed classroom activities will be reassigned, made-up, or home assigned.
Course Attendance and Participation Policy
Classroom attendance is expected. Students are responsible for all material presented in every class meeting,
including announcements, even if they are not present in class. The student is responsible for all assigned
material in the texts, audiovisuals, and module objectives for NUR 1020. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain information missed during absences from class, and it is also recommended that students make arrangements with a
classmate who will convey information to them from missed classes. Classroom activities done during class times
will not be available for absent students; or any make-up activities.
Students late for class are required to notify instructor 15 minutes prior to the start of class. A seat for class will be
saved in the back of the classroom. Please enter through the back doors. Students will not be permitted to enter the
classroom once class has begun; entrance to class will be granted during class break at or about 10:15 a.m.
Attendance:
During the first week of class, you must attend class orientation on Monday, January 11, 2016 at 9 a.m. Simply
logging into the course during the first few days of the semester will not satisfy your attendance during this time. As
per college policy with on-campus courses, students who are reported for non-attendance in a course and withdrawn
are still responsible for paying for the course. The only way to receive a refund is to drop the course within the first
week (the official add/drop period). If you do not complete the requirements of the first week of class, you
should drop the course by the deadline or expect to pay for the course.
Students will be required to wear their BC uniforms for all lectures and exams.
It is very important for you to actively participate in this web-enhanced class. If you stop participating in class
activities, or tests prior to the withdrawal date, you will be administratively withdrawn from class and receive a W
or, if it is your third attempt, an F.
If you stop participating after the withdrawal date, you will receive a WF, which will then be computed as an F in
your GPA. To avoid this situation, you should remain an active learner in this class and always communicate
extenuating circumstances to me. Ongoing communication with the instructor is critical to your course success. I
will use class activities as indicators of your participation in order to satisfy this reporting requirement.
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Participation:
Regular, active, and meaningful participation in the face-to-face class meetings is a critically important component
of this course and is essential to your success. It is recommended that you log into the course several times during
the week.
Check your email and course regularly. Ask questions.
Classroom activities for participation will only be given to students who actively participate in the
classroom.
Be prepared by reading all course assignments. Your input is valuable to other students and adds another
way of learning to the course.
Participate in learning activities by attending class and completing classroom activities
Be a responsible learner. You must be able to work independently in this course. You are in charge and
responsible for your own learning. For some topics there are no lectures; therefore you must be responsible
to read the text, complete assignments and participate in learning activities.
Manage your time effectively; check the D2L e-mail and announcement area often as all class
announcements and other important information will be posted there.
BC Attendance Policy: Please familiarize yourself with BC's Attendance Policy.
You will not be permitted to use internet access, use computers, ipads, tape record, wear ear buds, use cell
phones or text in this class (No Technology). Any student who is found to have not abided by this rule will
be sent to the associate dean for academic dishonesty.
Course Schedule and Assignments
Read and refer to this document regularly. It will tell you what assignments you should complete, and how and when
you will be assessed.
A. Course Schedule, Learning Objectives and Assignments
Refer to Broward College-NUR 1020 Nursing Course Outline for complete listing of course module
learning objectives.
Check D2L course calendar for up-dates, Graded assignments and assessments.
Refer to Broward College-Nursing Program Book list
Exam Topics
WEEK
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
READINGS/ ACTIVITIES
ASSESSMENTS
Exam I will take place on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 10 am, building 22, room136.
01/11/2016
Week 1
01/15/2016
Week 1
Nursing Course Module Objective: 2.3
The learner will utilize principles of Infection
Control as a protection for both the nurse and
patient during the provision or nursing care.
Classroom Lecture:
Infection Prevention and
Control
Home Assignment:
Body Mechanics
Hygiene
Discussion:
Self-Introduction
Clinical Nursing Skills:
Medical/Surgical Asepsis
Sterile Gloving
Isolation Precautions
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Exam Topics
WEEK
01/15/2016
Week 1
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Nursing Course Module Objective: 2.5
The learner will be able to define the nursing
role as a member of the health care team in
planning care for patients undergoing Diagnostic
Tests and Special Procedures.
READINGS/ ACTIVITIES
Classroom Lecture:
Physical Assessment
Specimen Collection
ASSESSMENTS
Clinical Nursing Skills, Jarvis:
Physical Assessment
Clinical Nursing Skills:
Refer to DAVIS for additional
reading
Urine,
Fecal,
Sputum,
Diagnostic Tests:
Bowel elimination,
Bowel function,
Cardiac function,
Cardiopulmonary, and
Surgical clients.
01/22/2016
Week 2
Nursing Course Module Objective: 4.1
The learner will discuss and illustrate principles
of Body Mechanics and Safety, which are
ergonomically correct, as a protection for both
the nurse and patient during the provision or
nursing care.
Home-assignment:
Activity & Exercise
Client Safety
Clinical Nursing Skills:
Range of Motion
01/22/2016
Week 2
Nursing Course Module Objective: 2.2
The learner will be able to discuss the taking of
Vital Signs and apply the nursing process in
case studies and discussions to plan care for a
patient experiencing variations in vital signs.
Classroom Lecture:
Vital Signs
Clinical Nursing Skills:
Vital Signs
Exam II (Mid-Term) will take place on Monday, February 8, 2016 at 10 am, building 22,room 136
01/29/2016
Week 3
Classroom Lecture:
Self-concept
Nursing Process
Home Assignment:
Self-Concept
Sexuality
01/30/2016
Week 3
Nursing Course Module Objective: 3.3
The learner will be able to apply the nursing
process in case studies and discussions to plan
care for a person at risk for or experiencing
alteration in Self-concept: Body image.
01/29/2016
Week 3
Nursing Course Module Objective: 2.1
The learner will begin to synthesize knowledge
to utilize the Nursing Process in case studies
and discussions as the scientific basis for
Critical Thinking to make decisions regarding
management of patient care.
Classroom Lecture:
Unit III
Critical Thinking in Nursing
Practice
02/01/2016
Week 4
Nursing Course Module Objective: 1.5
The learner will describe and illustrate principles
of Communication as a component of holistic
nursing practice.
Classroom Lecture:
Communication
Nursing Course Module Objective: 1.5
The learner will discuss Documentation and
reporting as a means of communication within
Classroom Lecture:
Documentation and Informatics
Power-point:
Clinical Nursing Skills:
Communication
Clinical Nursing Skills:
Patient Admission and Documentation
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Exam Topics
WEEK
02/05/2016
Week 4
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
READINGS/ ACTIVITIES
the health care team and apply the concepts in
case studies and discussions
Patient Admission and Transfer
Nursing Module Objective: 1.3
Classroom Lecture:
Culture and Ethnicity
Spiritual Health
The learner will begin to describe and illustrate
the Ethical, Religious, and Cultural aspects
related to the practice of professional nursing.
ASSESSMENTS
Exam III will take place on Monday, February29, 2016 at 10 am, building 22,room 136
WEEK
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
READINGS/
ASSESSMENTS
02/12/2016
Week 5
02/15/2016
Week 6
02/22/2016
Week 7
02/26/2016
Week 7
Nursing Course Module Objective: 4.2
The learner will be able to apply the nursing
process to plan care for a person at risk for or
experiencing Alteration in Sleep and Rest.
Classroom Lecture:
Sleep
Nursing Course Module Objective: 3.2
The learner will be able to apply the nursing
process in case studies and discussions to plan
care for a person at risk for or experiencing
alteration in Sensory stimulation.
Sensory Alterations
Nursing Course Module Objective: 1.1
The learner will describe the Historical
development of the Profession of nursing,
nurses’ legal/ethical responsibilities, and
communication as a member of the health care
team and manager of care.
Classroom Lecture:
Chapters 1-5:
The Client and the Health Care
Environment
Nursing Course Module Objective: 1.2
The learner will begin to describe and illustrate
the legal aspects related to the practice of
professional nursing.
Nursing Course Module Objective: 3.1
The learner will be able to apply the nursing
process in case studies and discussions to plan
care of a dying patient and their significant
others to facilitate coping with Loss and Grief.
Chapter 6:
Health and Wellness
Classroom Lecture:
Legal Implications in Nursing
Practice
Ethics and Values
Classroom Lecture
Experience of Loss, Death, and
Grief
Final Exam will take place on Friday, March 04, 2016 at 10 am, building
22,room136
Grading and Exam Policy
EVALUATION PROCESS:
Theory grade is based upon a point system. There is a possible of 200 points in this class; based four exams, each
worth 50 points. The minimum passing score for NUR 1020 is 146 points; any points below 146 will receive a
failing grade. The point breakdown for this course is as follows:
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Exams
Topic
Exam II (Mid-Term)
Final Exam
Points Available
Points to Pass
50
37
50
37
50
37
All topics covered
50
37
Total Points to Earn/Pass
200
146
Activity and Exercise
Patient Safety
Infection Control
Hygienic
Vital Signs
Specimen Collection
Physical Assessment
Exam 1
Exam III
Winter 2016: January 11 to March 06
Communication
Nursing Documentation
Critical Thinking and the Nursing
Process
Culture & Ethnicity
Spiritual Health
Self-Concept & Sexuality
Sleep
Sensory
Introduction to Nursing
Health Care Delivery System
Health and Wellness
Death & Loss
Ethics and Values
Legal Implications
At mid-term date students who are averaging below 74 points must meet with Italia Folleco to examine
strategies to enhance their grade in the course. NO GRADE CURVES ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS
COURSE. GRADES ARE BASED ENTIRELY UPON POINTS EARNED BY THE STUDENT.
Final letter grades will be assigned on the following division:
Total Points
200 - 184
183 - 166
165 - 146
145 - 126
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
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F
Exam Criterion
Examinations are based on the classroom lectures/presentations, module objectives, reading assignments, nursing
clinical skills and current healthcare information. Test questions may consist of multiple choices, short answers,
matching, fill in the blank, diagrams, or any combination of the above.
Exam Results
Students will receive individual exam scores for exams on D2L. Students scoring below 73% on any exam are to
make an appointment to meet with the course coordinator and counselor for the Center for Health Science, Italia
Folleco at (954)201-6785 or e-mail: [email protected] within two working days to set up a developmental plan.
EXAMINATION FAILURES
Any student scoring below the number of points designated for passing on any examination (except Final Exam)
must make an appointment with the instructor within two (2) days of notification of his/her grade to review the
concepts
EXAM ATTENDANCE
Attendance is mandatory for all exams. If a student is absent from an exam due to an emergency or illness, the
instructor must be notified immediately via D2L e-mail. Make-up examinations will only be given in the event of a
documented emergency. Documentation of the emergency must be presented before make-up exam will be
scheduled. In case of illness, emergency room visit or discharge record will be required to receive a make-up
examination.
EXAM MAKE-UP
The make-up examination will cover the same objectives as the original exam. However, the make-up exam will not
be the same exam or format as the original exam. The make-up exam may be in essay, short answer, matching, fillin the blank, oral format, or any combination of the above.
Make-up examinations for Exam 1, 2 and 3 must be taken within 7 days after exam date. Final examination makeup must be taken within 7 days of the first day of the start of the next semester. A grade of incomplete will be
recorded until the Final Exam is completed. A grade of (F) will be earned if the Final Exam is not taken within the
first week of the new semester.
The Make-up examination will be given in the Testing Center located in Building 19 by appointment only. The
student is expected to report to the Testing Center on time with picture identification. Late or missed appointments
will default make-up examination.
EXAM DAY
The exams are proctored and timed. Exams must be taken on posted test dates and time
located on in Syllabus and Desire to Learn (D2L) Calendar.
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THE STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO WEAR THEIR BC UNIFORM AND BRING PICTURE ID
TO ALL EXAMS. Failure to do so will result in the student not being admitted to the exam and receiving a score
of “0” for that missed exam. Exam scores will be available within five school days and will be posted on Desire to
Learn (D2L).
Exam time and dates are listed above and in D2L. Tests will not be administered after the dates and times
indicated in the syllabus, unless there are extenuating circumstances and you have made prior arrangements
with the instructor.
Exams will be administered at the beginning of the scheduled class and given 1 hour to complete the exam. Any
students arriving late for the exam must complete the exam in the allotted time remaining.
The use of notes, books, binder, texts, electronic devices (pens, cellular phones, I-Pad, notebooks) etc. is not
permitted for any test.
Students wearing hats, ear buds or sunglass will not be permitted to take their exam.
You are required to bring your own scantron for exam days. The Scan-Tron®, not the test booklet, is the official
test. Please transcribe answers correctly on to the Scan-Tron®. All test booklets must be returned with the ScanTron®. Failure to do so may result in a failure and/or dismissal from the nursing program. Once the exam has
started, the student will remain in their seats and raise their hand for questions and to turn in exam. There will be no
bathroom breaks during the exam. As per college policy, no food or drinks allowed. If an instructor or proctor has
any reason to believe a student may be engaged in academically dishonest behaviors during the exam, the instructor
or proctor will have the student turn in their exam and leave the classroom. There will be no discussion at the time
during the exam. Students found in breach of academic honesty will result in failure of exam and required to meet
with the Associate Dean of the Department. If a student is found with any technological devices, they will be asked
to turn their exam in to the instructor and the student will receive a zero for that exam.
Exams will be administered at the beginning of the scheduled class and will be given for a total of 60 minutes to
complete the exam. Students are expected to arrive on time and have two (2) sharpened pencils with eraser. Review
calendar for Exam Dates on D2L course.
Any disruptions caused by cell-phones ringing/beeping will result in a loss of (3) three points for the
owner of the cell phone
EXAM REVIEWS
If you desire a concept review, you are to contact Italia Folleco at (954)201-6785 or e-mail:
[email protected] and schedule an appointment. You must notify the instructor via D2L email within 2
days of the scheduled exam date prior to contacting Italia Folleco. Failure to do so will negate the ability to
schedule an appointment for your concept review. There will be no re-taking of an exam. There will be no
exam review. There will be no extra credit offered.
There is no concept review for the final exam.
Students will be allowed to view a copy of their Scan-Tron. Students found in breach of academic
dishonesty will result in course failure of NUR 1210 and required to meet with Department Chair regarding
dismissal from the program.
The instructor will review a test question per the student’s request provided that the request to do so is submitted in writing by the student within 48 hours of completing the test. The request must contain the
student’s name, the student’s BC email address, the date of the request, the question that the student is
requesting the instructor to review and a sound argument as to why the question should be reviewed. The
request must be sent from the student’s BC email account. The instructor will review the said request and respond to the student via the student’s BC email address (as provided by the student) within 48 business day hours.
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Communication Policy
Students: Expectations for Desire to Learn Course Communication
BC Email: Please do not send course related emails to the instructor's BC email address. Use the
Blackboard email address instead. Assignments sent to the instructor's BC email address will not be
accepted. Send your assignments to the instructor in Blackboard using the Blackboard feature/tool
identified in the syllabus.
Desire to Learn Email: Use the email tool only for private, personal, one-to-one communication with a
specific individual or groups of individuals.
Discussions: Use the class discussion tool to post questions that might be of general interest to all students
such as questions about assignments, tests, etc. Feel free to respond to other students if you think you can
help them. Remember - we are all in this together and we can learn from each other. Remember that the
discussion tool is public - everyone will be able to view posts and responses.
Chat Rooms: Chat Rooms allow you to talk with other students in the course in real-time outside of your
on-campus class meetings. Students must set up times at which to meet other students in the chat room.
This is a useful tool for coordinating group projects.
Netiquette: In all online communication, it is expected that all students will follow rules of online
"netiquette". Netiquette is a set of rules for polite online behavior that all members of this class is expected
to follow. Read some general netiquette rules here. Basically, these rules say "be respectful and be polite to
each other" and "be patient and considerate of others". No one is perfect and we all have different
approaches to life, work, and school.
Individuals who violate the netiquette policy or engage in disruptive online behaviors such as
flaming (posting disrespectful or hostile comments), posting inappropriate comments, or shouting
(posting messages using all capitals) may have their course access privileges revoked and/or they
may be referred to the Student Dean. Students who continue to engage in unacceptable online
behavior even after being warned, may be permanently denied access to the course and/or may
receive an F for the course.
Please don't use email short hand like ROTFLO (rolling on the floor laughing out loud) or BTW
(by the way) - not everyone knows what these abbreviations mean.
Remember that in the real world we can see the facial expressions, gestures, and hear tone of
voice. We can't do that online so it's very easy to misinterpret another person's meaning to to be
misinterpreted ourselves. Be careful of how you communicate to your instructor and to your peers
online. If you want to use emoticons (smileys) to convey feelings, please stick with the basics
happy :-) sad :-( or wink ;-) Others are less well known and are subject to different interpretations.
The idea is to be clear in your communications.
If you have a concern about the course, a test or an assignment, please contact the instructor.
Privacy Notice
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D2L software automatically stores course access records, quiz scores, email postings, discussion
postings, and chat room conversations. One more reason to make sure that your communications
adhere to the netiquette policy.
Alternate Communication
o
In the unlikely event that a D2L problem makes it impossible to use the course communication
tools for more than 24 hours, the instructor will communicate with students (if necessary) via their
BC email addresses. Access your BC email account at
http://www.broward.edu/info/studentemail/Home.jsp.
o
Faculty Response Policy
o Course emails and discussion posts will be answered within 48 hours. Emails sent on Friday,
Saturday or Sunday may not be answered until Monday. It is recommended that you post course
related questions in the discussion area. If you need info related to a test or assignment, plan ahead
and submit your questions well ahead of the due date. Your instructor is not online 24 hours per
day, so please allow time for response.
Other Policies and Procedures
Special Needs - Students having special needs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act should:
Notify the Office of Disability Services as early in the term as possible. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the Disability Support Office prior to document disability prior to receiving services.
Notify the instructor after you have contacted the Office of Disability Services so that the instructor can
consult with the Office of Disability Services to discuss what reasonable accommodations would be
appropriate for your situation.
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE AND BEHAVIORS
Broward College (BC) Student ID Badges are required to be worn by all students while on campus.
Students without BC Student ID Badge will not be allowed to attend class. All BC Central Campus Nursing
students must wear their BC uniform to lecture, clinical and the Nursing Clinical Campus Skill Lab.
Academic Honesty
Each student's academic work must be the result of his or her own thought, research, or self-expression.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to: copying the work of another person (plagiarism) or permitting your
work to be copied by another person, discussing test answers or questions with people who have not
completed the test, distributing assignment materials to other students, poses sing course materials that
have not been formally released to students in the course, and collaborating on the completion of
assignments not specifically designated in the syllabus as being group projects".
Cheating will be considered a breach of BC's Code of Conduct Policy and may result in academic penalties
(zero points on the assignment/test in question, a failing grade for the course), disciplinary action, and/or a
referral to the Dean of Student Affairs. Examples 1) If it appears that two or more students have submitted
the same material for any solo assignments, each student involved will receive zero points for that
assignment. 2) If it appears that a student has copied an assignment from published material (including
Internet sites), the student will receive an zero points for that assignment
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Last Name: _____________________First Name:_____________________
NUR 1020 Face to Face Syllabus
Winter 2016: January 11 to March 06
Critical Event Procedure
In the event of a school closing due to weather or other major event that might impact class schedules, the
instructor will post an announcement indicating what changes, if any, the event will have on the course
schedule and due dates.
Withdrawals
If you stop participating in class discussions, submitting assignments or fail to take quizzes or tests prior to the
withdrawal date, you will be administratively withdrawn from class and receive a W or, if it is your third attempt, an
F.
If you stop participating after the withdrawal date, (see college catalog for withdrawal date) you will receive a WF
that will then be computed as an F in your GPA. To avoid this situation, you should remain an active learner in this
class and always communicate extenuating circumstances to me. Ongoing communication with the instructor is
critical to your course success. I will use completion of tests, assignments, and other class activities as indicators of
your participation in order to satisfy this reporting requirement.
The Withdrawal date for this course is posted in the current student handbook/calendar. Students who choose to
withdraw must immediately notify course instructor and the associate dean (Catherine Johnson,
[email protected]) in writing. It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from NUR 1020 or 1020L prior to withdrawal deadline. Students who fail to follow proper withdrawal procedures will receive a failing grade.
Copyright
The materials used on this course Web site may be protected by copyright and are only for the use of
students enrolled in this course for the purposes associated with this course and may not be retained or further
disseminated.
Logging into Desire to Learn/e-Learning Course
The direct link for D2L login is https://bconline.broward.edu/.
Logging-Off Desire to Learn
Desire to Learn does not require you to log off to exit D2L.
Security Warning: If you don't close your browser or log off, a person using that machine after you will
have access to your course materials, could send e-mail to me in your name, and view your confidential
student record. Protect your password.
Changes to the Syllabus
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus. In the event that changes become
necessary, students will be notified through D2L Email.
Lab Safety
Students must follow approved safety procedures when completing clinical lab or hospital assignments.
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Last Name: _____________________First Name:_____________________
NUR 1020 Face to Face Syllabus
Winter 2016: January 11 to March 06
Student Success Tips
In order to be successful in this course, you need to be organized and manage your time well so that you can
complete all assignments and assessments on time. You will need to devote at least 15 to 20 hours per week to
complete the learning activities required in this course. Make sure that you do not allow yourself to procrastinate,
and that you communicate with the instructor or your classmates, via Blackboard email, if you have any questions
on any course materials or need assistance completing any assignments.
See more Student Success Tips.
Policy Acceptance and Signature Request
Please print and bring two copies of this syllabus to class on the first day; one signed copy to turn in and the
second copy for you to take notes.
THEORY COURSE POLICY ACCEPTANCE FORM
PRINT NAME:_______________________________
I have read the course policies for NUR 1020. I have been given the opportunity to clarify any
questions pertaining to these policies. I accept and agree to follow such policies. My failure to
comply with these course policies will result in my failure of NUR 1020.
Signature:________________________Date:_____________________________
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