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Nursing 104 Final Exam Review the Department of Nursing policies and requirements for progression in the curriculum. ANS: Prior to 204: Purchase required ATI products and complete all assignments outlined by the instructor; Prior to 208: Attain a minimum grade of C in all nursing courses, minimum GPA of a 2.800 for progression to 208 & 308, arranged transportation to and from clinical sites, purchase UL DON uniform at the beginning of Sophomore clinical courses (208), purchase clinical health requirement compliance tracker software (208), submit dept. application and pay fee (208), provide complete physical (updated yearly), baseline drug screening, and CPR certification from Am. Red Cross or Am. Heart Assn., confirm hospitalization insurance, stay informed of curriculum changes in case of inactivity, adhere to the policies of each clinical agency. PROGRESSION TO 208: 41-semester hrs except BIOL 261, minimum GPA of 2.800, receipt of the application by NOV 1 or APR 1. • Theory/Didactic refers to scientific knowledge (theory, science, rationale, evidence base, etc) • Clinical/Practicum refers to the art of nursing (performance, compassion, caring, touch, etc) Discuss the mission, goals, and graduate outcomes of the UL Lafayette Dept. of Nursing. ANS: Mission: promote, expand, and validate scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice to advance health & to provide an atmosphere of scholarly inquiry, an appreciation of professional values, inter-professional collaboration and active community service. Explain N104 Course Requirements. ANS: English ACT greater or equal to 18, Math ACT greater than or equal to 21; completion of MATH 103. -Relate resources to successfully initiate the transition into the professional components of the nursing program. -Explore the various dimensions of professional nursing practice. -Provide a broad overview of the historical, contemporary and potential influences most relevant to contemporary nursing practice. -Identify regulations, policies, and financing which influence nursing practice and health care. -Examine global, national, state and local factors and trends impacting health care and the nursing profession. Explain the class attendance policy. ANS: Absences are unexcused until a absence report from Student Services is completed with supporting documents. If a student is to be absent on an exam date, they must contact the instructor BEFORE class time. Failure to do so will result in an unexcused absence and a grade of 0 on the exam. Explain the testing policy. ANS: No watches allowed, and all information on the exams is the property of the College of Nursing. Explain the tardy policy. ANS: After three episodes of tardiness in the classroom, the student will receive an unexcused absence. Explain the cell phone policy. ANS: Students must turn off all cell phones during lectures; cell phones may be used for ONE specific purpose: obtaining information relevant to the student's clinical assignment, only in designated areas- NOT in the patient care areas. Personal cell phone use is limited to during lunch breaks. DURING TESTS cell phones must be given to the exam proctor. What are the expected student behaviors? ANS: Civil behavior is expected and is defined as being polite, respectful, and decent. Academic incivility is any speech or action that disrupts the harmony of the teaching-learning environment. Explain unit objectives. ANS: What the learner should be able to do after mastering the content in the unit. Explain unit outlines. ANS: Highlight points of the units for the exam. List the methods of evaluation. ANS: Unit Examinations, Comprehensive Final Exam, Unit Quizzes/Crossword Puzzles, Participation/Attendance Explain grades/ grading scale. ANS: 7 point grading scale Explain mission, goals, and graduate competencies. ANS: -Provide a quality program of study to a diverse group of students which leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. -Through the implementation of principles of active learning, foster the development of critical thinking skills relevant to the discipline of nursing. -Prepare nurses who can assume leadership roles in the provision of quality, cost-effective health care to diverse populations. -Create an environment which is conducive to the advancement of nursing research, scholarship, and practice. -Balance the integration of emerging technologies with caring within the framework of professional nursing practice. -Promote an organizational culture that embodies the values of trust, respect, innovation, and lifelong learning. Who are the relevant personnel? ANS: Ms. Kizziar, Dr. Patel, Ms. Allain, Ms. Boudreaux, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Luquette, Ms. Manuel What are the requirements for progression and admission into clinical courses : GPA ANS: 2.800 GPA What are the requirements for progression and admission into clinical courses : Failures and course withdrawals ANS: Allowed 1 fail/withdraw from a nursing class, after that the student can no longer major in nursing at ULL. What are the requirements for progression and admission into clinical courses Background investigation? ANS: A Level I background check is required for admission to NURS 208; If a student is licensed or a certified caregiver, a Level II background check is required. What are the grading policies? ANS: Test and quiz grades will be recorded to two decimal places. Students must achieve a 77.00 in order to be successful in the course. Describe student grading and progression. ANS: In clinical courses, a student must pass both the clinical and theory compenent in order to pass the practicum. What is the make-up exam policy? ANS: With an excused absence, the make up exam must be taken within 5 weekdays of the day of return to classes. What is the absence / tardy policy? ANS: A student can be dropped from or fail a course for absences over 10% of the total course hours. An absence is excused only in the event of : documented illness, documented evidence of the death of an immediate family member, approved UL activities, or other situations approved at the discretion of the BSN coordinator. Explain drug and alcohol screening. ANS: Drug and alcohol screenings are a requirement of many clinical agencies. Screenings are required under circumstances of : enrollment into clinical courses, randomly during clinical courses, any suspicions of substance abuse by a student, or a student involved in a medication handling discrepancy. Students are responsible for any expenses incurred related to testing. What are the health requirements for clinical courses? ANS: - An annual history and physical examination documenting absence of health problems. -A negative skin test for tuberculosis. - Proof of annual flu vaccine. -Documentation of 2 MMR vaccines. -Documentation of TDAP. -Proof of three series Hep B vaccine. -Varicella antibody testing. -A list of all prescribed medications. Explain the appeals process. ANS: A letter with supporting extenuating circumstances can be addressed to the Chairperson of Appeals Subcommittee of the Semester Coordinators' Group- who along with the committee will make a recommendation to the Dean of the CONAHP, and the Dean will make the final decision. GRADE APPEAL - If a resolution is not reached, faculty will refer the grade appeal to the Semester Coordinator --- BSN Coordinator --- Dept. Head --- Asst. Dean --- Dean -- University Ombudsman; University bulletin for Guidelines for Appealing Unfair final grades. Explain the advising process. ANS: Students must attend an advising session and sign a UL Lafayette Academic Advising form each semester before they can register for classes. Committees with Student Participation -Dean's Advisory Board ANS: Represent nursing class sections by having a class representative to express any issues/concerns involving a specific course. List all committees with student representation ANS: 1- BSN Student Advisory Council 2- Alumni 3- Curriculum 4- Program Evaluation & Research projects. 5- Faculty Qualification, Screening & Nomination 6- Simulation 7- Library & Faculty Bylaws 8- Faculty Student Activities Student Resources ANS: Wellness Wednesday, Computer Lab, Lee Hall tutoring, Learning Resource Lab (LRC), Simulation Lab Campus Student Organizations ANS: Student Nurses Association, Student Government Association Define nursing. ANS: Certain themes are common to many of these definitions: -Nursing is caring -Nursing is an art -Nursing is a science -Nursing is client centered -Nursing is holistic -Nursing is adaptive -Nursing is concerned with health promotion, health maintenance, and health restoration -Nursing is a helping profession Describe the nursing profession as an art. ANS: -Involves the