NURSING PROGRAMS - Santa Fe College

2011 -2012
Adding Value to the Lives of our Students
and Enriching our Community
NURSING PROGRAMS
Student Handbook
ASN, ASN BRIDGE, PN and ASSISTIVE PROGRAMS
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Santa Fe College ASN, ASN Bridge and PN Programs are accredited by the
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
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E-mail: MedicalQualityAssurance@doh.state.fl.us
Telephone: (850) 488-0595
NLNAC
3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA 30326
(866) 747 9965
Fax: (404) 975-5020
Web Site: www.nlnac.org
It is the policy of Santa Fe College that no citizen of the United States or any
other person within the jurisdiction thereof shall, on the grounds of race, color,
national origin, religion, creed, gender, marital status, age, veterans status or
being physically challenged be excluded from participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination or sexual harassment in
employment or under any educational program or activity of Santa Fe College.
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Academic Year 2011-2012
Dear Nursing Student:
Welcome to Santa Fe College Nursing Programs (SF)! The faculty is committed to
providing you with the best educational opportunities for you to be successful in the
nursing profession that you have chosen.
Our mission is to “provide quality nursing education programs that are student-oriented
and accessible to a diverse student population in response to the current healthcare
needs of our community. We add value to the lives of our students and enrich our
community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational
programs, student services, community leadership, and service in healthcare.”
We value the concept of the individual as a holistic being who is unique and
irreplaceable. We believe that the concept of nursing is a unified effort to promote
and maintain the health of individuals and groups within society. We value the
concept of teaching/learning as a life-long active process of acquiring new
knowledge, facilitating change, and solving problems.
The concept of nursing education is valued as promoting not only knowledge
acquisition but also development of critical thinking and a compassionate attitude.
Theory is balanced with research-based, clinically competent, contemporary practice.
We value the scope of nursing practice to provide competent, employable nurses to
meet the healthcare needs of the community in a variety of settings.
Being a nursing student at SF, you are making a commitment to adhere to student
standards set by the Nursing Programs, including achievement of competency in the
skills necessary to provide quality nursing care.
Relevant SF Nursing Programs information regarding policies and guidelines is provided
in this Nursing Programs Student Handbook. Information, policies and guidelines are
current and are reviewed annually by faculty and administration.
Each of you will be asked to sign and return a statement indicating you have read and
intend to comply with all SF policies and all SF Nursing Programs policies and guidelines
contained in this handbook. If you have any questions regarding any policy or
guideline, please ask your faculty mentor.
We are all looking forward to your time spent learning with us!
Sincerely,
Professor Lois M. R. Ellis, MSN, ARNP
Director, SF College Nursing Programs
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS ..........................................................................................................................................................5
SF COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAMS’ POLICIES
Attendance .............................................................................................................................................................7
Background Checks ...............................................................................................................................................8
Calculator Policy .....................................................................................................................................................9
Clinical Experience Guidelines & Expectations .................................................................................................10
Code of Conduct ...................................................................................................................................................12
Computer Privileges ...............................................................................................................................................12
Disabilities .................................................................................................................................................................12
Discrimination and Harassment ............................................................................................................................12
Dishonesty, Academic ...........................................................................................................................................12
Disruption of Learning ............................................................................................................................................13
Dress Code ...............................................................................................................................................................13
Electronic Devices ..................................................................................................................................................14
Food & Drink ............................................................................................................................................................14
Grading Policies for ASN, ASN Bridge and PN ...................................................................................................14
Grading Policies for Assistive (NA & PCA) ...........................................................................................................16
Health Information ..................................................................................................................................................16
Performance Standards and Advisories for Nursing Programs ..................................................................18
Nursing Simulated Lab ...........................................................................................................................................19
Substance Abuse ....................................................................................................................................................19
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Children on Campus ..............................................................................................................................................21
Emergency Funds ...................................................................................................................................................21
Graduation Guidelines for ASN, ASN Bridge, and PN ......................................................................................21
Students with Arrest Records ...........................................................................................................................22
Graduation Information for Assistive ...................................................................................................................22
Independent Study ................................................................................................................................................22
Mailbox Folder .........................................................................................................................................................22
Mentoring Program ................................................................................................................................................23
Name or Address Changes...................................................................................................................................23
Organizations, Athletic Teams, etc. .....................................................................................................................23
Records .....................................................................................................................................................................23
Representatives for ASN, ASN Bridge, and PN ...................................................................................................24
Resources: TLC and Library ...................................................................................................................................24
Withdrawal, Exit, Repetition, Returning Student Selection Criteria, and Transfer for
ASN, ASN Bridge, and PN:
Withdrawal ..........................................................................................................................................................24
Exit.........................................................................................................................................................................24
Repetition ............................................................................................................................................................25
Returning Student Selection Criteria ..............................................................................................................26
Transfer .................................................................................................................................................................26
Assistive Readmission..............................................................................................................................................27
Health Sciences Programs Procedure/Policy Appeal Process .......................................................................28
Organizational Structure and Communication Process ..................................................................................29
Signature Form, Assistive Policy Release .............................................................................................................37
Signature Form, ASN, ASN Bridge, and PN Photo Release, Confidentiality,
and Nursing Programs Student Handbook ...................................................................................................38
PROGRAM INFORMATION
ASN & PN
Kaplan Exit Assessment & Remediation Plan ............................................................................................40
NCLEX Highlights ............................................................................................................................................41
Plan of Action .................................................................................................................................................42
ASN Nursing Process 1 ............................................................................................................................................43
ASN Nursing Process 5/ Bridge 3 ...........................................................................................................................60
Practical Nursing 1 ..................................................................................................................................................64
Practical Nursing 2 ..................................................................................................................................................68
Practical Nursing 3 ..................................................................................................................................................69
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SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS
Successful students exhibit a combination of successful attitudes and behaviors as well as intellectual
capacity. Successful students . . .
1. . . . are responsible and active. Successful students get involved in their studies, accept
responsibility for their own education, and are active participants in it!
Responsibility means control. It's the difference between leading and being led. Your own efforts
control your grade, you earn the glory or deserve the blame, you make the choice. Active
classroom participation improves grades without increasing study time. You can sit there, act
bored, daydream, or sleep. Or, you can actively listen, think, question, and take notes like
someone in charge of their learning experience. Either option costs one class period. However, the
former method will require a large degree of additional work outside of class to achieve the same
degree of learning the latter provides at one sitting. The choice is yours.
2. . . . have educational goals. Successful students have legitimate goals and are motivated by what
they represent in terms of career aspirations and life's desires.
Ask yourself these questions: What am I doing here? Why have I chosen to be sitting here now? Is
there some better place I could be? What does my presence here mean to me? Answers to these
questions represent your "Hot Buttons" and are, without a doubt, the most important factors in your
success as a college student. If your educational goals are truly yours, not someone else's, they will
motivate a vital and positive academic attitude. If you are familiar with what these hot buttons
represent and refer to them often, especially when you tire of being a student, nothing can stop
you; if you aren't and don't, everything can, and will!
3. . . . ask questions. Successful students ask questions to provide the quickest route between
ignorance and knowledge.
In addition to securing knowledge you seek, asking questions has at least two other extremely
important benefits. The process helps you pay attention to your professor and helps your professor
pay attention to you! Think about it. If you want something, go after it. Get the answer now, or fail a
question later. There are no foolish questions, only foolish silence. It's your choice.
4. . . . learn that a student and a professor make a team. Most instructors want exactly what you want:
they would like for you to learn the material in their respective classes and earn a good grade.
Successful students reflect well on the efforts of any teacher; if you have learned your material, the
instructor takes some justifiable pride in teaching. Join forces with your instructor, they are not an
enemy, you share the same interests, the same goals - in short, you're teammates. Get to know
your professor. You're the most valuable players on the same team. Your jobs are to work together
for mutual success. Neither wishes to chalk up a losing season. Be a team player!
5. . . . don't sit in the back. Successful students minimize classroom distractions that interfere with
learning.
Students want the best seat available for their entertainment dollars, but willingly seek the worst
seat for their educational dollars. Students who sit in the back cannot possibly be their professor's
teammate (see no. 4). Why do they expose themselves to the temptations of inactive classroom
experiences and distractions of all the people between them and their instructor? Of course, we
know they chose the back of the classroom because they seek invisibility or anonymity, both of
which are antithetical to efficient and effective learning. If you are trying not to be part of the
class, why, then, are you wasting your time? Push your hot buttons; is there something else you
should be doing with your time?
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6. . . . take good notes. Successful students take notes that are understandable and organized, and
review them often.
Why put something into your notes you don't understand? Ask the questions now that are
necessary to make your notes meaningful at some later time. A short review of your notes while the
material is still fresh on your mind helps your learn more. The more you learn then, the less you'll
have to learn later and the less time it will take because you won't have to include some
deciphering time, also. The whole purpose of taking notes is to use them, and use them often. The
more you use them, the more they improve.
7. . . . understand that actions affect learning. Successful students know their personal behavior affect
their feelings and emotions which in turn can affect learning.
If you act in a certain way that normally produces particular feelings, you will begin to experience
those feelings. Act like you're bored, and you'll become bored. Act like you're disinterested, and
you'll become disinterested. So the next time you have trouble concentrating in the classroom,
"act" like an interested person: lean forward, place your feet flat on the floor, maintain eye contact
with the professor, nod occasionally, take notes, and ask questions. Not only will you benefit
directly from your actions, your classmates and professor may also get more excited and
enthusiastic.
8. . . . talk about what they're learning. Successful students get to know something well enough that
they can put it into words.
Talking about something, with friends or classmates, is not only good for checking whether or not
you know something, it’s a proven learning tool. Transferring ideas into words provides the most
direct path for moving knowledge from short-term to long-term memory. You really don't "know"
material until you can put it into words. So, next time you study, don't do it silently. Talk about notes,
problems, readings, etc. with friends, recite to a chair, organize an oral study group, pretend you're
teaching your peers. "Talk-learning" produces a whole host of memory traces that result in more
learning.
9. . . . don't cram for exams. Successful students know that divided periods of study are more effective
than cram sessions, and they practice it.
If there is one thing that study skills specialists agree on, it is that distributed study is better than
massed, late-night, last-ditch efforts known as cramming. You'll learn more, remember more, and
earn a higher grade by studying in four, one hour-a-night sessions for Friday's exam than studying
for four hours straight on Thursday night. Short, concentrated preparatory efforts are more efficient
and rewarding than wasteful, inattentive, last moment marathons. Yet, so many students fail to
learn this lesson and end up repeating it over and over again until it becomes a wasteful habit. Not
too clever, huh?
10. . . . are good time managers. Successful students do not procrastinate. They have learned that time
control is life control and have consciously chosen to be in control of their life.
An elemental truth: you will either control time or be controlled by it! It's your choice: you can lead
or be led, establish control or relinquish control, steer your own course or follow others. Failure to
take control of their own time is probably the no. 1 study skills problem for college students. It
ultimately causes many students to become non-students! Procrastinators are good excusemakers.
Don't make academics harder on yourself than it has to be. Stop procrastinating. And
don't wait until tomorrow to do it!
From Ten Commandments for Effective Study Skills by L. M. Ludewig, 1992, The Teaching Professor, 6,
pp. 3-4; adapted by Dr. Norman E. Cameron.
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SF COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAMS' STUDENT POLICIES
Policies apply to all Nursing Programs unless specified for a specific program
ATTENDANCE POLICIES (including classroom, lab, and clinical)
These policies are presented so students will understand fully the rules governing their progress
through the nursing program. Non-adherence to these policies may result in failure in a course
and/or being exited from the program.
1. Nursing students must follow the appropriate nursing programs’ semester calendar,
which may differ from the SF college wide calendar. During a natural disaster, nursing
students should follow the college’s posted and/or announced schedule. Students
are encouraged to sign up with SF cell phone notification system.
• If you are in SF class or labs, and there is a critical incident, i.e., natural
disaster, follow administration’s directions announced in your class, and
proceed accordingly. If at a clinical site doing a clinical rotation, follow
faculty directions or the prepared plan of the hospital/agency. Your
responsibility as a nurse is to provide care for your assigned patients, even
during extreme emergencies.
• Contact your immediate faculty should you believe that your particular
situation warrants an exception to this directive; together you can
develop a plan that satisfies both the educational objectives, standards
of the profession and the immediate concerns you have. I would
encourage you to think about, develop alternative plans and make
arrangements for any personal responsibilities you may have.
2. It is student's responsibility to get all assignments and announcements made by the
faculty.
3. Please note sessions and time and class requirements may be adjusted accordingly
for resources, accreditation and/or educational standards.
4. Excessive absences or tardiness, as defined by the faculty, in classroom, lab or
clinical area may result in dismissal from the course and subsequent failure.
5. Students must notify the appropriate instructor by telephone prior to each absence.
6. Students reporting to class late or leaving early may be considered absent by their
instructor. Once class/lecture has begun, there will be no admittance until the next
break. If a student leaves the classroom during lecture, admittance will be at the next
break. Responsibility for any missed content is the student’s to obtain from peers, not
from the faculty. This policy will reduce the distraction to faculty and peers in the
classroom and help to insure a conducive educational environment.
7. Attendance is required in all assigned experiences in the lab.
8. Students are required to attend all clinical experiences.
• Students 0-30 minutes late to clinical will get a “U” and over 30 minutes
late to clinical, students will be sent home.
9. If a student is absent from clinical, he/she must notify the instructor and clinical area
prior to scheduled time.
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10. All missed clinical time must be made up.
11. When a student is unprepared for a clinical experience and is not allowed to
participate in patient care, this is considered an absence.
12. An incomplete (I) grade will be recorded until clinical experience is satisfactorily
completed and/or other course requirement. The incomplete grade must be
completed within the timeline defined by faculty, coordinator(s), and director.
13. ASN and ASN Bridge only:
The absent student’s final grade may be dropped by two (2) points for each
unexcused absence from clinical, lab, or evaluation. The student must petition the
faculty in writing and be asked to attend a faculty meeting before the faculty will
consider waiving the 2-point loss.
14. PN only:
The PN Program is designed to facilitate the student’s successful completion of the
course and clinical objectives, passing the NCLEX-PN and preparation for lifelong
learning. The student’s success in the Practical Nursing Program depends on
attendance in all learning activities (lectures, clinical, labs and others). The PN
program is a 1350 contact hour course. See process calendars distributed on first day
of class for required hours. By State Department of Education guidelines, students are
to attend all 1350 hours scheduled. Students are responsible for all content and
assignments. Due to the State Department of Education regulation, these are NO
excused absences or tardiness. Students reporting to class late or leaving early will
be considered absent. One (1) point will be deducted from your final course grade
for each lateness and/or absence as determined by the PN Faculty and coordinator.
Any absence or tardiness may result in dismissal from the course and subsequent
failure (exiting from the PN Program) as determined by the faculty and coordinator.
If absences/tardiness accumulate past 14 hours for classroom/lab/clinical, a "Plan of
Action" will be initiated and/or a meeting with the coordinator.
15. Assistive only (NA, PCA):
The NA Program is a 165-hour program and the PCA Program is a 290-hour program.
Due to the State Department of Education regulations, there are NO excused
absences or tardiness. All absences must be made up. Methods of makeup will be
at the discretion of the instructor. Two clinical absences may result in an incomplete
or being exited from the course. More than 8 hours of classroom absences may result
in a “Plan of Action”, an incomplete or being exited from the course. All absences
will be evaluated on an individual basis with the instructor, coordinator, and/or
program director. Late assignment will not be accepted unless the student has
contacted the instructor the day they are absent and made arrangements to hand
in the assignment.
(Policy revision approved: 6/3/11)
BACKGROUND CHECKS, NATIONAL AND STATE for ASN, ASN Bridge and PN
A federal and state criminal Level 2 and expanded background check was used as a tool to
determine your eligibility to enter and remain in the SF Nursing Programs. Further and/or
additional clinical screening may be required and completed by clinical agencies while
enrolled. Dismissal from the program may result from additional screening results.
Acceptance into a nursing program requires you to remain free of disqualifying
charges or face dismissal from the program. You are obligated to notify the program
director and/or coordinator of any arrests, incidents and/or charges regardless of
adjudication that occur after acceptance and during enrollment in the nursing
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program. Failure to promptly notify may be grounds for immediate dismissal from the
program.
BACKGROUND CHECKS, NATIONAL AND STATE & Good Moral Character for Assistive (NA, PCA)
On the first day of class, all students will begin the Level 2 (Federal and Florida Department of
Law Enforcement) background check. With the faculty, the students will review and sign an
authorization disclaimer. Prior to being fingerprinted, the students will complete the top portion
of the fingerprint card. There is a non-refundable fee for the background check. Students must
be 18 years old or older to sign documents or if not 18 years old, must have parental guardian
signature.
Upon review of the findings, the following will occur:
• If the background check report contains no disqualifying offenses, there will be no
further action.
• In the case of a possible disqualifying offense(s), or if further information is needed
regarding a charge(s) present in the background check report, the student will be
contacted by the Health Science Counseling Office. The student will be placed in a
“holding pattern” and will not be allowed to proceed further in the class until the
additional documentation is received and reviewed.
Good Moral Character:
The Agency for Health Care Administration has established minimum standards of good moral
character. The Agency for Health Care Administration shall not grant an exemption to any person
who has been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered a plea of nolo contendere or
guilty to: abusing, neglecting, mistreating, or misappropriating the property of, a patient or
resident of a nursing facility, hospital health agency, nurse registry, or other health care provider,
or sitter, companion or homemaker service registered under S.400.09, F.S. or person who is entered
into HRS central abuse registry. Inability to meet this statute may affect employability.
CALCULATOR POLICY for ASN, ASN Bridge and PN (Clinical and Classroom)
Classroom Testing:
• It is important to be able to solve for one unknown, calculate ratio and proportion
equations, apply appropriate conversion factors, etc. using basic math rules.
• When using a calculator, the student must demonstrate an ability to set up the
problem and/or appropriate formula to solve the problem. This requirement
continues throughout the program.
Calculators approved for classroom testing:
• Students may use basic scientific calculators during nursing math tests or the
calculator on the computer desktop. No graphics calculators (those with
memory, programmable function or palm pilots) will be allowed.
• It is the prerogative of the faculty member proctoring the test to replace the
student's calculator with one approved by the nursing programs’ if the calculator
brought in by the student is deemed questionable or inappropriate.
Clinical area calculator use:
• In the clinical area, at the discretion of the faculty, calculators may be used during
medication administration to check/recheck math calculations.
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CLINICAL EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES & EXPECTATIONS
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(Policy revision approval: 6/3/11; 6/21/11)
1. Clinical absence/tardiness:
a) All clinical experience time missed, for any reason, must be made up. Clinical
time is at a premium. Students must notify the clinical instructor and the clinical
area of expected absence at least 45 minutes before the experience is
scheduled to begin. Always obtain name of person at clinical site to whom you
speak. Faculty phone numbers are announced each semester.
b) If a student is 1-30 minutes late, they will be given an “Unsatisfactory” for that
clinical day. If they are more than 30 minutes late, they will be sent home.
2. Clinical hours:
Will vary based upon the clinical situation.
3. HIPAA/Confidentiality:
a) Federal Law, 45 CFR Parts 160-164, requires specialized training regarding client
privacy and security. All Health Care Providers must complete HIPAA privacy
training. The student health care provider in SF College nursing programs will
complete initial HIPAA training prior to initial clinical rotation and will continue to
receive education related to HIPAA integrated in the programs’ curricula. Specific
clinical sites may also require additional HIPAA training.
b) You will have a link to HIPAA Privacy Training soon after beginning your program.
Log onto ANGEL. Click on the link, review the information on the opening screen
and click on the HIPAA Overview. Review each slide clicking on the NEXT button to
advance. When you reach the last slide click on the “Close Window” box at the
top right. Click on the examination link to take the test. You may repeat this exam
until you have a minimum score of 12 correct. Your instructor will give the deadline
date.
c) No client’s data may be photocopied, with only written notes permitted.
4. Hand held devices:
Students may not access hand held devices during clinical assignments and such use will
result in an assignment of an “Unsatisfactory” for that clinical day.
5. Individual conferences:
Will be scheduled as the need arises and may be initiated by either student or instructor.
6. Threat to health, safety or welfare of a patient/client:
Any student who poses an immediate threat to the health, safety or welfare of a
patient/client, and/or is involved with patient/client endangerment or harm, may be
suspended and/or exited from a clinical setting/situation upon approval of the
coordinator and/or director. Criteria are included in the clinical evaluation tool used in the
nursing programs. Exiting from the nursing program may occur, per faculty, coordinator
and/or director recommendation.
ASN, ASN Bridge & PN clinical only:
A student is expected to:
1. Report on time to assigned unit in appropriate dress.
2. Check posting assignment and be prepared for appropriate nursing care on arrival to
unit.
3. Utilize proper channels of receiving report on your patients.

4. Be responsible for taking assignment from and checking new orders on the chart
before beginning care on your patients.
5. Be responsible for charting on all assigned clients in collaboration with
primary care nurse, preceptor, or instructor, as instructed.
6. Be aware of assigned patient’s status at all times.
7. Utilize proper channels of reporting changes in patient’s status.
8. Be directly and personally responsible for reporting off to your primary care nurse or
next shift before leaving the unit.
9. Be responsible for learning material presented in all classes and being able to utilize this
information in the clinical area. Inability to do so may result in an unsatisfactory
evaluation for that day's clinical experience.
10. To notify clinical faculty if a specific clinical/lab skill has not been checked
off/completed successfully by the student, in the lab, prior to initiating the skill in the
clinical setting.
Clinical evaluation:
1. Will be based upon your ability to meet the course and clinical objectives.
2. Is in each nursing process syllabus.
3. Requirements are reviewed before each clinical rotation.
PN clinical only:
1. Habitual tardiness and/or absences may result in a clinical grade of unsatisfactory and
failure of the course as determined by PN nursing faculty and coordinator.
2. Make-up assignments will be determined by the clinical instructor and coordinator.
3. Students tardy more than 15 minutes without notifying the instructor may be sent home.
This will be considered a clinical absence.
4. When a student is unprepared for a clinical experience, they may be sent home and this is
considered a clinical absence.
Assistive clinical only:
1. Lab performance is pass/fail. All lab check-offs must be satisfactory prior to clinical. If the
student does not satisfactorily complete check-offs, the student will not be allowed to go
to clinical, resulting in failure of the course.
2. A 75% average must be held by the student PRIOR to going to the clinical area.
3. Clinical performance and understanding of theory is evaluated daily using criteria detailed
on an evaluation tool. Any areas needing improvement will be noted and brought to your
attention, prior to the next clinical assignment.
4. An unsatisfactory overall clinical evaluation, as evaluated by your professor, will result in
failure of the course.
5. Tardiness:
a) If you must be late due to an emergency, you must notify the personnel on the
assigned unit before your scheduled arrival time. Always ask for the name of the
person you are speaking with if your professor is not available. If you will be late
due to an emergency, you must notify your instructor at least 45 minutes prior to the
start of clinical.
b) If a student is tardy three times without notifying the instructor, you must meet with
the program coordinator to explain your tardiness and for counseling.
c) If you are tardy more than 15 minutes without notifying your professor, you will be
sent home. This will be counted as an absence, which the student will be
responsible for making up.
6. Students are encouraged to have dependable transportation to all clinicals.
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(Policy revision approved: 9/2/10; 6/3/11)

CODE OF CONDUCT
Each student in the nursing program is expected to conform to professional standards of
conduct that foster an environment of honesty, trust, and respect in class, lab, and in the
clinical area. Students are expected to adhere to the SF College Student Conduct
Code.
Failure to adhere to this code may result in the student being:
• counseled by the faculty, mentor and/or coordinator;
• referred to counseling services on campus;
• warned, with report in student record;
• exited from the program;
• given other recommendations and/or sanctions by faculty.
See clinical evaluation tool in each syllabus for appropriate clinical behavior criteria.
COMPUTER PRIVILEGES
All student computer areas are considered SF College Instructional Computer Labs and adhere to
the SF College computer policy.
DISABILITIES
Policy for minimum requirements for documentation of a disability
Disabilities Resource Center (DRC): If you are a student with a documented disability that is limiting
your academic access, parents of a student with a disability, or faculty instructing students with
disabilities, this site: http://www.sfcollege.edu/student/drc presents important information about
academic adjustments and services established and coordinated through the DRC. There are
links to valuable resource and self-support information intended to enhance students'
independent decision-making and learning.
Please Note:
Florida Board of Nursing requires any graduate seeking ADA exemption when sitting for State
Boards (NCLEX) show documentation of diagnosis and documentation of appropriate academic
adjustments (if any) given to the student throughout their enrollment in the nursing programs.
DISCRIMINATION and HARASSMENT
SF is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment free of discrimination and
harassment. Any student who alleges discrimination and/or harassment in the nursing programs
should contact their coordinator and/or director for immediate and appropriate referral to the
Director of Student Affairs or to the Human Resources Coordinator, depending on the alleged
incident. See College Rule Manual 2.8 and 2.8P.
DISHONESTY, ACADEMIC
The nursing programs require that any student found to be cheating or leveled with a charge
of academic dishonesty in any course requirement be counseled by the coordinator of that
course. Appropriate action will be taken and will follow the guidelines as found in the SF
Student Conduct Code: Rule 7.23. As a professional program, the nursing programs have
specified procedures and guidelines to insure professional standards. Student and/or
program sequencing, as well as program integrity will remain intact.
Specific examples, in addition to those mentioned in the code, include, but are not limited to:
1. falsifying records in the clinical area.
2. copying or manipulating electronic test material in any way, at any time.
3. accessing the electronic test at any time, from any site outside of the designated site.
4. accessing any other computer program or website other than assessment site during the
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period of time that the student is assigned to be taking the exam, and the exam is open.
NOTE: Faculty may use resources such as turnitin.com to ensure academic standards.
DISRUPTION of LEARNING
First and Last Name
ASN student, SFC
First and Last Name
PN student, SFC
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(Policy revision approved 6/14/10)
Examples of uncivil behavior in the classroom, lab and/or clinical site:
• loud or inappropriate behavior
• entering or exiting the classroom during learning activities, i.e., late to class or leaving class
early
• rudeness to faculty, peers, nursing staff, clients, etc.
DRESS CODE
The required uniform for nursing students in labs and in clinical is as follows:
Royal blue (SF College blue) scrub top, pants, skirt, or dress
Royal blue (SF College blue) warm-up jacket (optional)
The uniform is to be non-revealing and free of brand or team logos (i.e.: no Gator, TV show logo.)
The clinical faculty and coordinator will reserve the right to determine whether the student is in
accordance with policy.
A white turtleneck under the scrub top is appropriate for either the female or male uniform.
An alternative would be a clean, white, short sleeve crew neck knit that does not protrude
from the scrub top sleeve. V-neck tee shirts are not permitted.
An approved alternative to the royal blue scrub top is the SF College Nursing Programs'
blue or white polo shirt. This shirt may be available from the SFC NSA student club. Contact
student club advisors to order. In any clinical rotation (hospitals, clinics, etc.), the polo shirt
must be worn with the approved royal blue scrub pant. During SFC Nursing Programssponsored
activities in the community, the polo shirt may be worn with slacks/pants (no
jeans).
Gainesville uniform shops that offer discounts are:
Florida Uniforms & Supplies Scrubs by Design
3501 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 2200 6771 W Newberry Rd
Creekside Mall Oaks Mall Plaza
352-367-9060 352-331-3555
15% off uniforms 10% medical apparel
10% off accessories & shoes
Stethoscopes are not
included in discount
*For discounts, show student ID.
Uniforms will be stocked except for skirts. Please allow 1-2 weeks for skirt order.
Uniform Name Tag & Patch
The required nametag, as diagrammed below, must measure one inch by three
inches with a white background and royal blue letters. The required patch is to be
worn on the upper left sleeve of the scrub shirt or jacket. The nametag and the
identification patch appropriate for each nursing program are available at the SF
College Bookstore. Please allow at least two weeks for delivery of the nametag.
First and Last Name
Assistive student, SFC

Uniform and appearance should be appropriate and professional for the nursing student in the lab
and clinical setting per faculty’s assessment, clinical evaluation tool, and this policy guideline.
• Hair neat, clean and kept off shoulder of uniform.
• Beards and mustaches must be neat, clean, and trimmed short.
• Clean, short and shaped fingernails; no artificial nails allowed; clear nail polish is
acceptable, if not chipped. CDC Guidelines: Health care personnel should avoid wearing
artificial nails and keep natural nails less than one quarter of an inch long if they care for
patients at high risk of acquiring infections (e.g. Patients in intensive care units or in
transplant units)
• Avoid heavy make-up, perfume or colognes.
• Avoid chewing gum while on duty.
• Jewelry limited to wedding band; one pair of small stud earrings for pierced ears.
• Visible tattoos which are deemed inappropriate and/or offensive for the clinical setting
may require covering and/or removal, before entering the clinical setting.
• White, athletic or polished nursing shoes with closed toes and minimal openings, with
minimal color in trim, clean shoe laces and white socks/hose.
• Identification patch, name tag, photo ID, watch with second hand.
• ASN and ASN and PN students also need a bandage scissors and stethoscope.
ELECTONIC DEVICES
Cell phones or other electronic device usage is not permitted in the classroom, labs, or in clinical
areas.
Students may not access hand held devices during clinical assignments and such use will result in
an assignment of an “Unsatisfactory” for that clinical day.
(Policy revision approval: 6/3/11)
FOOD & DRINK
No food or drink is allowed in the classroom, labs, or in clinical areas.
GRADING POLICIES for ASN, ASN Bridge and PN (classroom, lab, and clinical)
These policies reflect the program policies. In addition to these, each course will have
specific policies concerning grading in that course.
1. The student is held responsible for learning material presented in all classes and being
able to utilize this information in the clinical area.
2. Reading assignments for class are expected to be done prior to class time.
3. All written work must be completed in proper format and graded satisfactory prior to
final exam in order to sit for final exam.
4. APA format will be required for selected papers/assignments in each Nursing Process.
Please reference policy course syllabi for specifics.
5. Exams:
Evaluations and quizzes may be offered in different modalities. No one will be allowed
to retake an exam. It is expected that students will take the exam on the day
scheduled. Prior notification to the instructor is required. If there is a problem (i.e.,
death in family, illness severe enough to have doctor’s excuse), a different exam will be
given at a specific time and place within one week of the date originally scheduled. If
arrangements to take a missed exam are not made within one week following this
scheduled exam, a score of “0” will be given for that exam.
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Any absence from an exam may result in a 0-8 point deduction from that specific
exam. If a student is absent from an exam, he or she must present a letter explaining
the absence and the faculty will determine the points deducted from the exam. To
take the makeup exam, the explanatory letter must be presented.
Once the test begins (the distribution of the computer password) no student will be
able to enter the classroom and will be considered an absence. Students will be
required to submit an explanatory letter to take the makeup exam.
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(Policy revision approval: 6/14/10; 6/21/11)
6. Students must have a 77% average in order to receive credit for the course. Grading
scale is as follows (Policy: 6/14/10):
A = 92-100 C = 77-80
B+ = 88-91 D+ = 74-76
B = 84-87 D = 70-73
C+ = 81-83 F = Below 70
Criteria for rounding final grade: 0.5 and ≥ rounded up, 0.49 and ≤ rounded down
( i.e. 76.5% =77% and 76.4%=76%). Individual test/assignment grades are not rounded
until the final calculation.
7. Drug Calculation Test:
Students must pass a written test on drug calculations with the following grade in
order to receive credit for that particular course.
• ASN Nursing Program:
NP 1: 80%
NP 2: 85%
NP 3: 85%
NP 4: 90%
NP 5: 95%
• ASN Bridge Nursing Program:
Bridge NP 1: 85%
Bridge NP 2: 90%
Bridge NP 3: 95%
• PN Nursing Program:
PN NP 1: 85%
PN NP 2: 90%
PN NP 3: 95%
8. Students must satisfactorily meet all lab requirements to receive credit for any
course.
9. The clinical grade is based on demonstrated competence in the clinical area and
simulation lab evaluated by clinical and/or lab instructor. Elements of evaluation
include clinical objectives, assignments, and attendance. The grade is either
satisfactory or unsatisfactory. Unsatisfactory clinical evaluation results in failure of the
course. Clinical evaluations are found in each Nursing Process syllabus and
reviewed at the beginning of each semester. A grade of C (77%) is the passing level
for all course work. Students must demonstrate satisfactory clinical performance to
receive credit, and a grade of C or better for the course.

10. Additional assignments, testing, guidelines, standards and requirements are in process
syllabi see syllabus for specifics.
11. Exit Exam: A computerized achievement test (Kaplan) is required during your last
semester. The results will identify areas of strengths and areas of needed improvement
in preparing for the NCLEX (National Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure
Exam). The above test is within the nursing programs’ curriculum and educational
objectives and required for graduation. Further information will be given in ASN NP 5,
ASN Bridge NP 3, PN NP 3 and will be reviewed with the students.
12. ASN NP 4/Bridge 2 and ASN NP 5/Bridge 3 only: Where there are multiple content areas
that include theory, lab, and clinical, the student must earn a 77% or higher theory
grade in each individual content area and must also earn a satisfactory in each lab
and clinical content area.
GRADING POLICIES for Assistive Programs (NA, PCA) (classroom, lab, and clinical)
1. The grading scale for this course is:
A = 92 - 100 C = 80 - 82
B+= 89 - 91 D+= 77 - 79
B = 86 - 88 D = 75 - 76
C+= 83 - 85 F =

programs. The CPR card must be in effect for the duration of the nursing program. Each student
must have these documents in order to retain their seat in the program.
HBV-HCV-HIV Exposure:
PEPline (the National Clinicians’ Post exposure Prophylaxis Hotline) is a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week
consultation service for clinicians managing occupational exposures. This service is supported by
the Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White CARE Act and the AIDS Education
and Training Centers and CDC. PEPline can be contacted by phone at (888) 448-4911 (toll free).
Recommendation for occupational exposure to HIV includes post-exposure prophylaxis should be
initiated as soon as possible. If there is an associated cost for this treatment, it is the student’s
responsibility.
Health and Accident Insurance:
All students are strongly encouraged to carry some form of Personal Health and Accident
Insurance for the duration of their enrollment. SF Nursing Programs' students have "Certificate of
Insurance" from Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. Specific and complete details
with associated literature are distributed to students during the first of the semester. Please refer to
literature and/or coordinator for questions.
Health Status Change:
It is the student’s responsibility to contact the coordinator if their health status changes during the
program, which may require a release statement from the physician stating "without restrictions.”
Incidents/Injuries:
If a student incurs or is involved in an activity resulting in an injury or potential injury, including
needle sticks, the student is responsible for notifying their immediate faculty whether in the
classroom, lab or clinical in order to follow appropriate procedures and to complete appropriate
paperwork and a SF incident report. In addition, if the incident/injury occurs in the clinical area,
procedures/paperwork for that clinical agency must also be completed, as well as the
coordinator notified of the incident/accident. The SF incident report must be turned into the main
nursing office the following school day following the incident/injury.
Physical examination:
The completed physical examination form is due prior to orientation day for all nursing programs.
This includes required immunizations.
Pregnancy:
A student who is pregnant may remain in the program with physician's permission through delivery.
The student may return to the program following delivery with written permission from physician.
Physician's permission (in both instances) must address ability to complete lab and clinical
assignments without restrictions.
Returning Students:
All students returning to a nursing program need to have the “Physical Form for Returning
Students” completed prior to orientation day.
Vaccinations:
• Hepatitis B:
o The first two Hepatitis B vaccinations, in the series of three, must be completed prior
to the first day of clinical for all programs.
• All other vaccinations and Tuberculosis testing:
o Must be completed prior to the beginning of the first semester in any program.
• Clinical agencies may require additional annual flu vaccines to be completed at the
student’s expense.
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PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND ADVISORIES FOR NURSING PROGRAMS
Nursing Programs' applicants should:
Possess sufficient physical, motor, intellectual, emotional, and social/communication skills to provide for patient care
and safety, and the utilization of equipment in a variety of health care settings. Examples of performance standards
for Nursing are outlined below.
ISSUE STANDARD EXAMPLES
Critical Thinking Critical thinking sufficient for clinical
judgment.
Interpersonal Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact
with individuals, families, and groups from a
variety of social, emotional, cultural, and
intellectual backgrounds.
Communication Communication abilities sufficient for
interaction with others in verbal and written
form.
Mobility Physical abilities sufficient to move from
room to room, and walk in hallways,
maneuver in small spaces. Includes the
strength necessary to lift patients as needed.
Motor Skills Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to
provide safe and effective nursing care.
Hearing Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and
assess health needs.
Visual Visual ability sufficient for observation and
assessment necessary in nursing care.
Tactile Tactile ability sufficient for physical
assessment and to provide nursing
intervention.
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Competent assessment of patient in timely
manner, correct interpretation of assessment,
readily respond with appropriate interventions,
treatment plans, ability to work alone and to
make correct, independent decisions as needed.
Life and death situations, working with families
stressed by the condition of a loved one, working
with other health care providers in stressful
situations.
Can follow verbal and/or written instructions. Must
communicate patient response to therapy with
others, documentation of therapeutic procedures
performed on patient, consult with other health
care providers in a professional manner.
Walking to and from departments to patient
rooms, room to room to take care of all patients
on a team, assisting in patient transport.
Perform vital signs, CPR, transporting patients,
physical assessment, manipulating equipment.
Auscultation of BP, breath sounds, heart sounds,
bowel sounds, hearing alarms in units, call bells,
telephones, converse with patients, family and
staff.
Reading patient charts/flow sheet/ monitors,
drawing up and administering medications,
assessing patient skin color, reading
thermometers.
Perform palpation, giving injections, starting IV's,
sterile and non sterile dressing changes, urinary
catheterization, assist patient with daily activities.
Advisory: All clinical affiliates require immunizations so all students must be immunized to participate in clinical education.
Pregnancy may affect immunizations and/or other program requirements. If you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy (while
enrolled in the program) please advise the Health Sciences Counseling Office for further information and/or requirements.
Individuals who are pregnant should seek expert advice from their health care provider so that they may receive information to
make an informed decision regarding their exposure to infectious diseases in the health care field. A statement from the
student's health care provider, noting that the student may proceed through the program with "no limitations", will be required
of all pregnant students.
Latex Advisory: The use of latex/latex based products may exist in health care universal precautions and in environments
such as, but not limited to, Health Sciences' classrooms and training labs, hospitals, nursing care facilities, laboratories,
clinical areas, and medical/dental offices. Individuals with latex allergies should seek expert advice from their health care
provider so that they may receive information to make an informed decision regarding their exposure to latex in the health
care field.

NURSING SIMULATED LAB
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Nursing Simulated Lab (NSL) is not a Latex-Free Environment)
Appointments and Referrals
• Check your program calendar for dates and times of OPEN LABS. Sign up for these in
WA206.
• Mandatory skills' practice, media, make-up or clinical referrals to the NSL are initiated by
faculty only and are coordinated between faculty and lab personnel.
Evaluations & Remediation:
• Skill must be performed correctly with a maximum of two instructor cues.
• If a third cue is required the student will be referred for remediation within their Lab Team
(i.e., ASN, NP 1), or to Open Lab, or for a specific remediation appointment, depending on
your program and process. Consult lab personnel with any questions.
• If a specific appointment is scheduled for remediation of a skill first check-off:
o Student will attend a mandatory 1-hour group practice with a subsequent second
individual evaluation.
o If the second evaluation is unsuccessful, the student will attend an individual 1-hour
practice with a subsequent individual third evaluation.
o If the third evaluation is unsuccessful, the student will be referred to the appropriate
coordinator. Inability to successfully complete the third evaluation of a nursing skill
may result in being exited from the nursing program.
o Note: if a skill remediation requires a partner, the student is responsible to
provide that partner who would be able to practice for the mandatory 1-hour
practice and the subsequent evaluation.
Complex Meds:
• The complex meds experience in the NSL is considered a clinical experience and is subject
to the same guidelines as clinical. Please see clinical evaluations and/or coordinator for
questions.
Sharps:
• Sharps are to be used one time only and then are to be discarded in a red Sharps
container.
• If a student is practicing with sharps, a faculty member must be present.
Supplies:
• You will receive your supplies throughout the semester. Be sure to keep practice supplies
and reuse, with the exception of SHARPS, which are used once and discarded.
• Some lab equipment, such as BP cuffs, is available for check-out for 24-hours. A current SF
student ID must be presented for this check-out.
Usage:
• Students must be currently enrolled in a nursing program to use the lab for skills'
practice.
• Students previously enrolled in a nursing program and who are associated with
a SF program, i.e., TEAM (previously called Pilot for Success), and/or have a referral from a
nursing coordinator, may schedule a lab appointment to use media only. These students
do not have to be currently registered at SFC.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Students enrolled in the nursing program are prohibited from reporting to duty in a clinical facility,
class, lab or other nursing program activity under the influence of alcohol, unauthorized narcotics
or controlled drugs. Observed impairment of a student may be evidenced and identified by
many factors, including but not limited to reasonable suspicion and/or bizarre and unusual
behavior. It is the faculty's responsibility to identify students who display physical and/or emotional
conditions which may impede clinical judgment and/or practice. Upon identification, such
students will be excused from class, lab, or clinical assignment and may be required to submit to
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lood and/or urinalysis testing with follow-up referral to the Florida Intervention Project for Nurses.
Nursing programs may use random drug testing and screening during the student’s attendance in
the program. The signed signature form indicates the students understanding and compliance of
this rule.
• Observed impairment of a student may be evidenced and identified by many
factors, including but not limited to reasonable suspicion. Reasonable suspicion
is defined as a belief drawn from specific objective and articulated facts and
reasonable inferences drawn from those facts in light of experience. Indicative
factors may include, but are not limited to:
o bizarre and unusual behavior
o repeated accidents
o unexplained mood swings
o an odor of alcohol on the breath
o disheveled appearance or poor personal hygiene
o blatant impairment of judgment
o chronic absenteeism or tardiness
o unsafe clinical practice to include errors of omission or commission
• Reasonable suspicion that a student is impaired will be documented by at least
two faculty members, or one faculty member and a licensed or certified
professional at the clinical facility where the student is assigned.
• After documentation, the student will be relieved of patient care responsibilities
and will be given the opportunity to discuss the behavior with the two witnesses to
the behavior. At this time, it is the responsibility of the student to disclose any
prescription or non-prescription medications or drugs that the student is taking or
any other relevant information.
• The faculty member will then contact the coordinator, who, in conjunction with the
nursing director, will assess the situation and plan appropriate interventions which
may include, but are not limited to, dismissal from the program, counseling, drug
testing, and referral to IPN. All expenses incurred will be the responsibility of the
student.
• Any student who poses an immediate threat to the health, safety or welfare of a
client may be suspended and/or exited from a clinical setting/situation upon
approval by the coordinator and/or director. Criteria are included in the clinical
evaluation tool used in the nursing programs. Exit from the nursing program may
occur per faculty and administration recommendation.
• IPN: The Intervention Project for Nurses is open to nursing students who are drug
and/or alcohol dependent or have mental health problems. IPN is the recovery
resource for Florida nurses. IPN was established in 1984 through legislative action to
ensure public health and safety through a program that provides close monitoring
of nurses who are unsafe to practice due to impairment as a result of misuse or
abuse of alcohol or drugs, or both, or due to a mental of physical condition which
could affect the licensee’s ability to practice with skill and safety.
• If you are interested in additional information on Florida’s impaired practitioner
program for nurses, contact:
Intervention Project for Nurses (IPN)
Jean D'Aprix, BA, RN, CARN, Executive Director
P.O. Box 49130
Jacksonville Beach, FL 32240
Toll Free: (800) 840-2720
Telephone number (904) 270-1620
FAX (904) 270-1633
E-Mail: apark@ipnfl.org
FBON website for IPN information
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CHILDREN ON CAMPUS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Due to the subject matter taught, children are not permitted in classrooms, lab, or in
clinical.
EMERGENCY FUNDS
Emergency funds may be available through the SF College Nursing Programs' Endowment
Emergency Fund. These funds are for students in the nursing programs’ who are in a situation
where they need immediate emergency funds. Funds, if available, are limited and given per
nursing programs' criteria. Please contact your coordinator, faculty mentor or clinical faculty for
further information.
GRADUATION GUIDELINES for ASN, ASN Bridge and PN
How To Graduate? It’s Not Automatic! THINGS WHICH YOU MUST DO:
During the Spring Semester which you plan to graduate, you must complete requirements
for graduation which includes filling out the two applications listed below.
Application to Graduate: Must be completed by the student online. Only the student can
complete the graduation application. The student can only do the graduation
application. Please contact the coordinator with questions.
Application for Boards: Complete and return the application, according to directions, to
the State Board of Nursing. Read directions which come with application and follow
EXACTLY. If you have specific questions, you need to contact the Florida Board of Nursing
Education Department (850) 488-0595.
Go to for information and application materials. There is a fee.
There is a new and exciting way to process nursing students’ applications when you
apply online. The Department of Health has built a new online application and server
specifically to FBON design! This is a true online system- no need for applicants to mail in
their printed application. Applications received online are given special priority as soon
as the credit card transactions are cleared from the financial institution- usually in 7 to 10
days. Applications are fast tracked to our employees to process first thing every morning
before tackling anything else. Unless we have special details such as criminal
background history, disciplinary or health history, or missing graduation lists, the applicant
will be made eligible in as little as 10 days! Students must apply after SF College submits
graduation list to the Board of Nursing.
Here is the link to the new online application:
https://ww2.doh.state.fl.us/DOHInitialApp/login.aspx
NCLEX candidate bulletins and testing applications can be printed from the National
Council of State Boards of Nursing.
Failure to do any of these steps may cause your board application to be incomplete.
You will not be notified of this by the state board before the deadline.
It is your responsibility to take care of these necessary details, i.e.: Are all of your transcripts
in Records and Admissions? Have you satisfied financial obligations? Are all books
returned to the library? If any obligation has not been met, your name will not be sent to
the FBON. Contact designated faculty and/or coordinator for general questions about
state board exams (NCLEX) or graduation.
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STUDENT WITH ARREST RECORD APPLYING FOR LICENSURE
Excerpts from FBON website linked above:
Each application is reviewed on its own merits. The Board of Nursing has created
guidelines for specific offenses to be cleared in the board office; however, the staff
cannot make determinations in advance as laws and rules do change over time. Violent
crimes and repeat offenders are required to be presented to the Board of Nursing for
review. Evidence of rehabilitation is important to the Board Members when making
licensure decisions. There are no permanent barriers to licensure; each circumstance is
reviewed on a case by case basis.
The Board may issue a license under conditions such as probation, supervision, or
additional education, or the Board may deny your application. If drugs or alcohol are a
concern, the board may require the applicant to undergo an evaluation and to sign a
contract with the Intervention Project for Nurses (800-840-2720).
The licensure application requires disclosure of any criminal history and the disposition of all
cases prior to board review. Entry into the nursing education program is the prospective
student’s decision based upon the knowledge that he/she may, or may not, be granted a
nursing license.
GRADUATION Information for Assistive
CNA certification testing is completed by Prometric
Application forms may be obtained on-line.
Review the candidate information Bulletin (available at
http://www.prometric.com/nurseaide/fl) for background screening questions and answers.
A Federal Bureau of Investigation background screening is required for candidates who
have not live continuously in Florida for five years and for reciprocity applicants from other
states.
All other candidates are required to have FDLE screening.
Apply early for CNA testing, especially avoiding the holiday period.
Reimbursement
NA Program graduates may be reimbursed for the course and state testing if they are hired
as a PCA within 12 months of completion of an approved program. [Student may need to
initiate this process with their employer.]
INDEPENDENT STUDY
Nursing leadership opportunities (1, 2 or 3 credits). Description: Presents an introduction to
concepts of leadership through the Nursing Students' Association (NSA), and the National Student
Nurses' Association (NSNA). Students have the opportunity to participate in group work, leadership
roles, the legislative process and other activities that broaden their vision of the nursing profession.
REGISTER THROUGH HEALTH SCIENCES COUNSELING OFFICE (HSCO), Scott Fortner.
MAILBOX FOLDERS
Located directly inside W-282 is a file cabinet containing a folder with your name. This folder
may be used when you need to leave a message for other students. Materials of value should
not be placed in these boxes. Tampering with another student’s mailbox is prohibited. Please
check your mailbox daily when on campus. Other materials you will find in this area are
brochures, flyers, and information items from nursing organizations and companies. Any of these
materials are there for you to take. Also, in this location is a “lost and found” box for students'
convenience. However, any item of value will be routed to SF College Police Department’s “lost
and found” located in Building T-002.
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MENTORING PROGRAM
The Nursing Mentoring Program provides a setting for a special nurturing relationship between
students and faculty. The entering nursing student is assigned to a mentor(s) upon entering or
returning to a nursing program. Mentors make referrals to college-wide support services, help
students improve their study habits, actively listen, and offer encouragement to their mentees.
A mentor is available on a one-to-one basis to furnish guidance and support. Students are
encouraged to seek counsel with their mentor as needed. You will receive a mentoring packet
the first week of the semester, including a special needs/special abilities form. Please read and
complete the form(s) as indicated.
NAME OR ADDRESS CHANGES
• Students are instructed to keep current the information in their college student record.
• When a change is necessary, the student is directed first to the Records Office in R-101 to
make an official change in their record.
• The student next visits W-201C to get a change of information form from the nursing
programs' administrative assistant.
• The administrative assistant verifies with SF Records Office that the information has been
changed. (Student nursing records cannot be changed until verification is made. If
verification cannot be made, it is the student's responsibility to follow up with SFC Records
Office to ensure the record is changed and to notify the Nursing Programs’ administrative
assistant again.)
• Upon verification, the student's nursing records will be changed, and the coordinators,
mentors and the nursing simulated lab will be notified by the administrative assistant.
Upon graduation if a graduate's official name does not match their picture identification, this may
result in an incorrect name being submitted to the Florida Board of Nursing and cause a delay in
taking the national boards.
ORGANIZATIONS, ATHLETIC TEAMS, ETC.
Nursing program students who are also involved with SF College student organizations, athletic
teams, SF Ambassadors, etc. are to contact their coordinator within the first week of each
semester. These contacts include notification of organizations, etc. and review of any
responsibilities. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain prior approval and/or permission to miss
any lecture, lab, clinical time, assignment and test deadline, etc.
The nursing programs support SF student activity resulting in expansion of students' academic,
social and community areas. However, due to the professional and demanding academic
standard of the nursing program, all requests may not be honored. The decision for release time,
time off, etc. rests with the nursing faculty and administration. It is the student's responsibility to
present all information requests, needed forms, etc. to a coordinator within the first week of each
semester and in a timely manner during the semester. If there are any questions pertaining to this
nursing program policy, contact your coordinator.
RECORDS
• Currently enrolled students' files are kept in the Nursing Programs Administration Office for
all nursing programs (W-201C).
• Although records cannot be removed, students do have access to their own personal files.
Contact program director for access.
• Do not send in original immunization records, CPR cards, etc. to be placed in your files.
Please bring the original (for verification) plus a copy of any other record to be placed in
your file. SF is not responsible and will not copy this information per student request once
copy is in the file. Keep your originals!
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REPRESENTATIVES for ASN, ASN Bridge, and PN
Each nursing program has student representatives for their class. Students elect the
representatives. Class representatives will meet on a regular basis with the faculty regarding
student issues. Class representatives must be in good standing academically and in the clinical
area. Additionally, the SNA have student elections for officer positions.
All representatives and/or officers must perform duties/assignments in an appropriate and
professional manner. Failure to do so may result in counseling and/or forfeiture of
position/office as determined by the coordinator and/or faculty.
RESOURCES
The TLC or Teaching Learning Center is a Health Sciences Resource Center for students located in
Building W. Students may access their email, use learning software, or schedule a study room. A
pay per copy copier is available (20 copy limit). Printers are available, but students must supply
their own paper.
The Santa Fe College Library has copies of required texts. Librarians are available to assist you with
your learning needs.
WITHDRAWAL, EXIT, REPETITION, RETURNING STUDENT SELECTION CRITERIA AND TRANSFER
for ASN, ASN Bridge & PN
Withdrawal:
Exit:
• The student withdrawal procedure is as follows:
o After the allowed drop and add period of registration and before the
published date for withdrawal:
Meet with the appropriate Coordinator for counseling and review
of Health Sciences Programs Student Exit/Dismissal Form.
Pick up withdrawal form from Records. Go to Records in R-110 to
withdraw from course.
Fill out form with course and section numbers.
Obtain proper signatures, if necessary.
Return to Records for processing after the last printed
date for withdrawal.
o After the published date for withdrawal:
Follow step 1, as above.
Obtain petition form from Records in R-101.
Complete and return to Registrar’s Office, R-250.
• If the student fails to comply with the withdrawal procedures, reapplication to the
program must be made through regular admission procedures
• If a student is exited from the program for academic and/or clinical failure,
disciplinary reasons, or for any other reason, the student must meet with
coordinator for counseling and review of exit form, in a timely manner as defined
by the coordinator, in order to be considered for reapplying or returning to the
nursing program.
o If exited from ASN NP 2 or higher, PN 2 or higher, or Bridge ASN NP 2 or
higher, the student may not reapply into ASN NP 1, PN NP 1, or Bridge ASN
NP 1, in lieu of applying for readmission to the Nursing Process in the Nursing
Program from which they were originally exited.
o If space limitations do not allow a student to be readmitted to the process
previously exited, they may apply as a new student to a Nursing Program
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the following admission cycle. The student is expected to have completed
the exit requirements specified previously.
• If the student fails to comply with the exit procedures, reapplication to the program
must be made through regular admission procedures.
Repetition:
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(Policy revision approved: 6/14/10)
• If a student wishes to repeat a course, the following guidelines apply:
o A student may repeat no more than one course in a three semester nursing
program. (PN &/or ASN Bridge)
o In a five semester nursing program (ASN) students may repeat no more than
two courses.
• If a student is unsuccessful in one nursing program, the student may not be
admitted to another program without an extensive review by the Admission and
Retention Committee, considering the following:
The student’s performance in the previous nursing program.
Faculty input
Availability of resources.
o If admitted to the new program, the student may repeat no more than one
course in the second program attempted.
• If a student fails or drops a course, no more than one year may lapse before taking
the course again. If more than one year elapses, reapplication to the nursing
program is necessary.
• When repeating a course, students must submit a "Letter of Intent" (via certified
mail) to the Admission and Retention Committee for review. This letter must be
submitted and post-marked by February 1, May 1, October 1 (which is at least three
months) prior to the first day of semester in which the student is eligible to return.
• The Admission and Retention Committee will consider a student request for
readmission based on all of the following:
o Letter of Intent.
o Student’s response to recommended strategies outlined on the exit
form. The committee may request documentation from the student on
items or statements in the Letter of Intent or pertaining to strategies
detailed on the exit form. The committee will recommend the student
for readmission or non-readmission.
o Successful resubmission and verification of FDLE background check
(through Health Science Counseling Office).
• If there are more students than room available in a class, students will be given the
following priority:
o First: SF College students repeating the course.
o Second: Students from other nursing programs.
o Third: Graduates taking the course for licensing requirements.
• Students repeating any course must satisfactorily complete all the requirements of
the course.
• Admission Policy for Students Returning through Regular Application Procedures.
The Admission and Retention Committee for the nursing programs will determine
whether admission of the student is appropriate. The factors that will be considered
are:
o The student’s previous admission experience/outcome.

o Nursing faculty input.
o Availability of resources.
• The director of the nursing programs will review the findings and recommendations
of the Admission and Retention committee.
Returning Students Selection Criteria
All students who wish to re-enter nursing programs must submit a Letter of Intent via
certified mail, addressed to the Nursing Admission and Retention Committee, Building W-
201, postmarked no later than three months prior to the first day of the semester (February
1, May 1, or October 1) in which they are eligible to return. A completed Returning Student
Physical Form must also be submitted prior to readmission.
1. Letter of Intent:
A one-two page statement from the student which includes the following areas:
Withdrawal reason.
Documentation submitted related to specific problem areas identified on exit
form, i.e., concerns related to clinical performance3, academic issues,
professional behaviors.
Plans to improve likelihood for success in programs.
Selection for Space Available:
In addition to the Letter of Intent, the guidelines below will be used to select returning
students:
2. GPA of previous nursing courses:
A = 100-92
B+ = 91-88
B = 87-84
C+= 83-81
C = 80-77
3. Attendance throughout the program
4. Professional behavior throughout the program
5. Clinical evaluations throughout the program
Transfer:
• Within SF College:
o Transferring from the ASN to ASN Bridge and/or from the ASN Bridge to ASN,
and/or ASN to PN Programs is not permitted.
o All Health Science Programs’ applicants, if previously enrolled in any Health
Sciences program (Health Science or Nursing) must be in good standing
with their former program. Applicants not meeting good standing criteria
may be ineligible for selection.
• From other institutions:
o Be in good academic standing (no suspension or probation) and be eligible
to return to both the institution and nursing program in that institution.
o Have no more than a one year lapse from previous nursing course.
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ASSISTIVE READMISSION
o Meet the admission requirements or equivalent of the SF College Nursing
Program.
o Provide two letters of recommendation from previous nursing faculty, one of
which must be from a clinical instructor.
o Provide syllabi from completed nursing courses.
o Provide a copy of transcript(s) to Admission and Retention Committee for all
courses taken.
o Provide the above information at least three months (February 1, May 1,
and October 1) prior to the semester in which they are eligible to enter.
o Contingent upon successful submission and verification of FDLE background
check (through Health Science Counseling Office).
o Will not accept any course for transfer unless a grade of "C" or better was
given. An interview and/or review of lab skills may be required for successful
transfer into SF College's Nursing Program. Admission packet for transfer
students will be reviewed by the Admission and Retention Committee for
placement of the student. All materials should be sent “Attention: Chair of
Admission & Retention Committee.”
o Acceptance of follows space available policy.
Students, who have prior application(s), acceptance and began classes in any of the Assistive
(NA or PCA) programs more than twice but have exited without completing the program(s), will
be subjected to the following policy:
Students who have started and exited any of the Assistive programs more than twice will follow
the regular admission policies as outlined in the application packet(s) plus (due to limited
resources) their application will be reviewed for acceptance or exclusion by the Assistive Program
Coordinator and Faculty.
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Health Sciences Programs Procedure/Policy Appeal Process
SF College Health Sciences Programs: Cardiovascular Technology, Dental, Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Respiratory
Care, Surgical Technology, Medical Imaging Programs and Health Sciences Counseling, follow College Rules, policies and
procedures, including SFC Student Conduct Code Rule 7.23, Student Complaint Procedure: Students and Administration: Rule
7.36, and Student Records and Support: Right to Privacy Rule 7.20. Included in these rules is the section under challenge of
accuracy which states that grades can only be corrected for accuracy.
All Health Sciences Programs have specific published policies, procedures and guidelines. These policies directly relate to each
program's objectives and specific professional standards. Students enrolled in Health Sciences Programs have access to these
policies and acknowledge receipt and intent to comply with all policies and procedures by signature. Therefore, no policy may be
appealed under this process. However, if a student is concerned about the administration and outcomes of a specific policy or
procedure, this appeal process should be utilized. An appeal only relates to an individual student's perceived violation of the
application of a program policy or procedure and resulting outcomes. Appeals may not be submitted by one student on behalf of
another student.
The sequential nature of the professional courses with associated mandatory clinical rotations requires that this due process appeal be
handled as expeditiously as possible. Therefore, the specific time frame outlined in this appeal process, reflects the immediacy and is
in the best interest of the student and program. The Program Director will review findings, document the decision and will notify the
student and appropriate parties in writing within three days after receiving a student complaint in writing. A student may request a
review by the Vice President for Academic Affairs of the administration and outcome of the appeals process. The request must be
submitted in writing to the vice president within two days after receiving notification of the program director's decision. The vice
president will review and notify the student and program director of the decision. The decision of the vice president will be final. Failure
to comply with the procedure outlined below may result in forfeiture of the student's right to appeal
All time references are in terms of working days. Health Sciences Programs Appeal Process Form is available in W-201. The student
must sign in and date when appeal form is received. The student must sign in and date when appeal form is turned in to W-201 prior
to #4 for appointment with Program Director.
No resolution.
#1
Student perceives
violation of policy or
procedure and
discusses with
faculty. #2
Satisfactory resolution.
No further action.
#4
Within one day of #3, Program
Director meets with student to
review comments and to
discuss student’s perceived
violation of policy or
procedure.
Revised and approved: 8/11
Satisfactory resolution.
No further action.
No resolution.
#3
Within one day of #2,
lead instructor or
coordinator meets with
student to discuss
instructor or
coordinator comments.
Satisfactory resolution.
No further action.
No resolution.
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Within one day of #1,
student picks up Appeal
Process Form and submits
personal summary of the
violation to either the lead
instructor or coordinator.
#5
Program Director reviews
findings, documents
decision and notifies student
within three days of #4.
#6
Student has two days from
receipt of #5 decision to make a
written request for a review by
the VP for Academic Affairs.
The decision of the VP will be
final.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND COMMUNICATION PROCESS
We are interested in you and your educational goals and encourage you to communicate your
needs and concerns as a SF College nursing student. SF College and the nursing programs'
policies are in place to assist you in your educational endeavor. It is essential to utilize the
communication process at the most immediate level. Continue the communication process, as
needed, through the organizational chart.
All faculty have Santa Fe College email, phone mail on their office phones and have posted
office hours. Phone numbers (office and home) for faculty are listed in each online syllabus.
The director of the nursing programs is the direct administrator of the nursing programs.
Administration is committed to the students and the educational process. If you feel your situation
warrants Professor Ellis’ attention, she is available. Appointments can be made by contacting her
administrative assistant at 395-5731, or messages can be left in W-201C.
Please note the following schematics:
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SF College Nursing Programs
Organizational Structure
Ms. Hurst
Program Unit
Specialist
Ms. Biondi
Office/LabAssist
ant
Full-Time
Faculty
Dr. Sasser
President
Dr. Bonahue
Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs
Professor Ellis
Director, Nursing Programs
Coordinators
Dr. Crain - ASN 1 & 2, ASN Bridge 1,
PN, Assistive
Professor Beverung - ASN 3, 4 & 5,
ASN Bridge 2 & 3
Nursing
Students
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Adjunct
Faculty
Ms. Knott
Administrative
Assistant
Work Study
Student

Ms. King
Program Support
Specialist
Health Sciences Administration
Ms. Lucas
Director
Health Sciences Counseling
Teaching Learning Center
& TEAM Health Science
Professor Konter
Director
Radiologic Technology,
Cardiovascular Technology,
Diagnostic Medical
Sonography, and Computed
Tomography Programs
Dr. Bonahue
Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Ms. Davis
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Deutsch
Program Assistant
Ms. Johnson
Office Assistant
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Professor Stephan
Director
Respiratory Care and
Surgical Technology
Professor Long
Chair
Sciences for Health
Programs
Professor Ellis
Director
Nursing Programs
University of Florida
Professor Autrey
Director
Dental Programs
Ms. Batten
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Knott
Administrative Assistant

Nursing Programs
ASN, ASN Bridge, Practical and Assistive (NA &
PCA)
Dr. Crain
Coordinator
ASN 1 & 2,
ASN Bridge 1,
PN, Assistive
Professor Ellis
Director
Nursing Programs
Professor Beverung
Coordinator
ASN 3, 4 & 5, ASN
Bridge 2 & 3
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Ms. Knott
Administrative
Assistant
Professor Ellis
Coordinator
Nursing Simulated Lab
Ms. Hurst
Program
Support
Specialist

Dr. Crain
Coordinator,
NP 1 & 2
Professor
Aylward
Professor Jordan
FT Faculty
Professor Turner
FT Faculty
Nursing Programs
ASN Nursing Process 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
Professor Griswold
FT Faculty
Professor King
FT Faculty
Professor Woelfle
FT Faculty
Professor Gross
FT Faculty
Professor
McBride
FT Faculty
TBA
FT Faculty
Professor Ellis
Director
Nursing Programs
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Professor Hamilton
FT Faculty
Professor Milner
FT Faculty
TBA
FT Faculty
Professor Hatker
FT Faculty
Professor
Revak-Lutz
FT Faculty
TBA
FT Faculty
Professor
Beverung
Coordinator,
NP 3, 4 & 5
Professor Hutton
FT Faculty
Dr. Rompre
FT Faculty
Adjunct Faculty

Professor
Dehouske
FT Faculty
Dr. Crain
Coordinator
NP 1
Nursing Programs
ASN Bridge Nursing Process1, 2 & 3
Adjunct
Faculty
Professor Lois Ellis
Director
Nursing Programs
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Professor
Dehouske
FT Faculty
Professor Beverung
Coordinator
NP 2 & 3
Adjunct
Faculty

Professor Kamhoot
FT Faculty
Nursing Programs
Practical Nursing
Professor Ellis
Director
Nursing Programs
Dr. Crain
Coordinator
Practical Nursing Programs
Professor Patterson
FT Faculty
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Professor Richards
FT Faculty
Adjunct
Faculty

Nursing Programs
Assistive Programs (NA & PCA)
Professor
MacDonald
FT Faculty
Professor Ellis
Director
Nursing Programs
Dr. Crain
Coordinator
Assistive Programs
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Adjunct
Faculty

SANTA FE COLLEGE ASSISTIVE PROGRAMS
Policy Release Signature Form
I have received and reviewed the applicable NA/PCA Program policies. I hereby
confirm my knowledge and intent to comply with these policies and guidelines
during my enrollment in the Assistive Program.
I understand the state Agency for Health Care Administration, which is the
licensing agency for the Certified Nursing Assistant, has established a minimum
standard of “good moral character.” I understand my future employer will have to
do an Abuse Registry check, as required by law, before hiring me. I further
understand the Abuse Registry check is not the responsibility of Santa Fe College.
Name: _____________________________________________________
(Please Print)
SFC I.D. #: _____________________-____________________________
Date: ______________/______________/________________________
Signature: _____________________________________________________
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Santa Fe College Nursing Programs
Lois M. R. Ellis, Director
3000 NW 83 Street, W-201, Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone (352) 395-5731 Fax (352) 395-5711
SF College Photo Release
I hereby consent to and authorize the use and reproduction of any and all photographs taken of me during the time I am enrolled at
SF College. These photos may be used in recruitment, public relations, promotional materials, etc. I certify that I am 18 years of age or
older.
SF College Nursing Programs Confidentiality Statement
Professional standards and norms for all health care providers include areas of: professional behavior, confidentiality,
patient’s rights, informed consent, privileged communication, and health care settings standards and norms. Additionally, federal
laws (including HIPAA and FERPA), state regulations, licensure requirements and practice acts detail use of specific information
related to health care settings and professional behavior. As a student in the SF College Nursing Programs, it is the student’s
responsibility to adhere to any and all of these standards and regulations.
The relaying, discussion, transferring or use of any privileged information or knowledge of events or actions, via any verbal,
written, electronic, computer and/or other technology form(s) concerning identifying patient information, health care agency
information (institution or staff), SF College faculty and staff, fellow SF College students or any other like information is strictly
prohibited.
Failure to comply with this directive in anyway will result in disciplinary action and may include immediate dismissal from the
program. If the student has a question or concern, or is unclear regarding this issue/topic they should contact their professor, refer to
syllabus/course materials and referenced materials, review orientation materials of the health care agency, as applicable and
contact their coordinator and/or director.
SANTA FE COLLEGE PHOTO RELEASE & CONFIDENTIALITY
STATEMENT & NURSING PROGRAMS STUDENT HANDBOOK
SIGNATURE FORM
I, ______________________________________________ SFC ID# _____________-_______________
(please print)
reviewed the SF College Nursing Programs Student Handbook. I hereby confirm knowledge and intent to comply with all SF College
and SF College Nursing Program policies, procedures, standards, directions and guidelines during my enrollment in the SF College
Nursing Program.
________________________________________ __________________ ________________/_________________
(signature) (date) (semester) (year)
*Signed and dated form to be placed in student's Nursing Program file.
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Program
Information
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ASN & PN KAPLAN EXIT
ASSESSMENT AND REMEDIATION PLAN
Student Name: ______________________Score _________________ Date _____________
Met with _____________________________ (faculty)
Identified Problems:
Check off problems that may have contributed to score of less than 850.
□ Work Schedule
□ Personal/Family/Financial Issues
□ ESOL
□ Learning Disability
□ Test Anxiety
□ Health Problem
□ Study Habits
□ Other _______________________________________________________________
Comments: ___________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Student Plan/ Faculty Recommendations for NCLEX Prep:
□ Saunders Review book and CD____________________________________________
□ Computer Program: HESI Online __________________________________________
□ Review Books, CD’s Online sources: _______________________________________
□ Counseling center for test anxiety___________________________________________
□ Pilot for Success ________________________________________________________
□ Financial Aid Option: ____________________________________________________
□ Other _________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Comments: ___________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
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NCLEX TM HIGHLIGHTS
As you many notice during your examination, other candidates in the computer testing
center may finish their examinations and leave to room at different times. Understanding
how the NCLEX works may help you understand why this so.
How the NCLEX Works
NCLEX is a computerized adaptive test (CAT), being constructed as you take the
examination.
Your examination will end either
1. when your competence is estimated with a predetermined level of certainty.
2. when the maximum number of questions has been taken, OR
3. when the time limit is reached.
The computer will indicate when your NCLEX is finished.
It is important to understand that the length of an examination or the number of question
answered is not an indication of a pass or fail result. A candidate with a relatively short
examination may pass or fail just as the candidate with a long examination may pass or
fail. Each candidate, no matter what the length of the examination, has ample
opportunity to demonstrate true competence and is given an examination that conforms
to the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN Test Plan.
Go to www.ncsbn.org website for practice questions and more information concerning
state board exams. (National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
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Santa Fe College
ASN & PN Nursing Programs
Plan of Action
Student: _________________________________ Signature: ___________________________
Instructor: _______________________________ Signature: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________________
1. Student’s perception of the situation.
2. Faculty’s perception of the situation.
3. Goals/plan of action (should include remediation of any unsafe behaviors, meeting
objectives of the course, use articles for review of techniques/behaviors, use of
Nursing Lab, etc. include dates of completion and consequences if any)
This form will be utilized when a student’s performance and/or behavior falls outside the realm of
acceptable behavior as determined by the SFC Nursing Program Student Handbook and/or at the
discretion of the PN faculty.
The student will complete the section labeled “Student’s perception of the situation”.
The faculty initiating the form will complete the section labeled “Faculty’s perception of the situation”.
The Goals/plan of action will be completed by the faculty initiating the form, including a date of
completion and any consequences if not completed.
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ASN 1, NUR1020C Guidelines for Written Assignments and Projects
As a student in the Nursing Programs at Santa Fe College it will be necessary throughout
the year to have various written assignments and projects. It is expected that these
assignments/projects be at college level. The following guidelines are required to follow
when preparing a written assignment/projects. Any paper that does not meet these
guidelines will be returned for correction before being graded. If assistance is needed, it is
available in the IMTS Lab on campus.
Save yourself time and do it correctly the first time!
1. Use standard size paper - no torn edges.
*2. Use black ink - no pencil.
3. Double space when type-written.
4. Write/type on one side of the paper only.
5. Correct spelling of all words. The state competencies for the RN program require
correct spelling, punctuation, etc. We will be helping you to achieve these standards
by following these guidelines. Use both a medical and standard dictionary for correct
spelling and word usage.
6. All assignments must be identified by placing your name, date, course and instructor’s
name in the upper right hand corner of the first page. The following pages need to
be numbered accordingly.
7. Do not dog-ear pages together. They must be stapled, or left loose in a folder.
8. Specific guidelines for PROJECTS:
a. Cover sheet - - included title of project, your name, date, course and
instructors name.
b. Place project in folder.
c. Bibliography on last page stating name of book or article, author, name of
journal/magazine, etc. (See examples)
d. Whenever possible, use pictures, drawings, or other visual illustrations to make
your project more interesting and effective.
*NOTE: Some projects may require typing.
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Below are examples of referencing Periodicals.
Examples of references to periodicals
1. Journal article, one author, volume number, but no issue
Mellers, B. A. (2000). Choice and the relative pleasure of consequences.
Psychological Bulletin, 126, 910-924.
Note: The title of the journal is italized & only the first line of the reference is flush left.
2. Journal article, two authors, journal paginated by issue
Klimosld, R., & Palmer, S. (1993). The ADA and the hiring process in
organizations. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research,
45(2), 10-36.
Note: This article came from a journal with a volume & issue number. There is no space
between the volume & issue. Also note that the volume is italized while the issue is not!!!
3. Journal article, three to six authors
Saywitz, K.J., Mannarino, A.P., Berliner, L., & Cohen, J.A. (2000). Treatment for
sexually abused children and adolescents. American Psychologist, 55,
0401049.
4. Journal article, more than six authors
Wolchik, S.A., West, S.G., Sandler, I.N., Tein, J., Coatsworth, D., Lengua, L., et al.
(2000). An experimental evaluation of caring behaviors. American
Nursing, 55(2),1299-1304.
Examples of references to entire books
5. Book, third edition, Jr. in name
APA REFERENCES
Mitchell, T.R., & Larson, J.R., Jr. (1987). People in organizations: An
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introduction to organizational behavior (3 rd ed.). New York: McGraw-
Hill.
Note: Give the city of the publisher, if the city is not well known for publishing (see actual
manual for list pg. 217) or could be confused with another location, the state or province
(country) where the publisher is located should be also listed.
6. Books, group author (government agency) as publisher
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (1991). Estimated resident population by age and
sex in statistical local areas, New South Wales, June 1990 (No. 3209.1).
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Author.
**When the author and publisher are identical, use the word "Author" as the name of the
publisher
Examples of electronic reference
7. Article from an online periodical which also has a print version available
VandenBos, G., Knapp, S., & Doe, J,., (2001). Role of reference elements by
psychology undergraduates [Electronic version]. Journal of Bibliographic
Research, 5,117-123.
8. Article in an Internet-only journal
Fedrickson, B.L. (2000). Cultivating positive emotions. Prevention & Treatment, 3,
Article 0001 a. Retrieved November 20, 2000, from http:/l joumals.apa.org/
prevention/ volume3/pre0030001a.html
9. Message posted to online forum or discussion group
Simons, D.J. (2000, July 14). New resources for visual cognition [Msg 31]. Message
Posted to http://groups.vahoo.com/rounvisualcognition/messaee/31
10. Message posted to an electronic mailing list
Hammond, T. (2000, November 20). YAHC: Handle Parameters DOI Genres, etc.
Message posted to Ref-Links electronic mailing list, archived at
http://www.doi.org/mail-archivref-links/img00088.htm1
Provide the name of the mailing list and the address for the archived version of the message.
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APA crash sheet....
Rule #1: When in doubt refer to the APA (American Psychological Association) Publication
Manual (5 th edition). It is the definitive expert on this style and is available in the
Library,_ Nursing jab or for purchase in the bookstore.
Rule #2: Use black ink only on white paper. Text is only on one side of paper.
Rule #3: Text should be aligned to the left with no justification.
Rule #4: In papers for SFC use client initials only in text.
Rule #5: Every paper should have a Title Page and it should look like the one attached.
Nothing more, nothing less unless expressly required by the instructor.
Rule #6: Write formally. Do not use contractions (i.e. don't, wouldn't, he's, etc.). Avoid use
of 1 st (I, me, we) or 2 nd (you) person pronouns whenever possible (Unless it is a
critique! Then you can state "I" because we are asking your opinion!!). AVOID
SLANG/COLLOQUIALISMS
Rule #7: Write concisely. -"Say only what needs to be said." Short words/short sentences
that convey clear meaning are preferable to run-on sentences. THIS IS NOT
CREATIVE WRITING!!
Rule #8: Write professionally. Avoid expression of your personal opinion, unless specifically
instructed to do so. Avoid biases by referring to pages 46-60 of the APA manual
for help with this.
Rule #9: Use Courier or Threes New Roman fonts, 12 pt., no exceptions. (Be sure to change
your headers too!)
Rule #10: Uniform margins of I inch margins all around. (Default settings on Microsoft Word
are ok.)
Rule #11: Double-space everything
Rule #12: Repeat the title on the fast page of script.
Rule #13: There is a running head; on every page in the upper right hand comer along with
a page number. Numbering starts with the title page as page 1
Rule #14: The last page is titled "References". ...NOT Bibliography (that's a whole different
concept that you probably won't use while a student here). See page 265 of the
Manual for an example. List only references that are actually used in the paper.
List them alphabetically
Web sites are being used more and more commonly. Be sure it is a professional,
"quotable" source. If in doubt see your instructor. Depending on the type of web
article there are many different ways to reference them, see pages 268 -281 of
the 5th edition APA manual to determine which applies to your source. Most
importantly, when setting a web reference, be sure to include a viable URL (web
address). However, when using an electronic database such as one on OVID, to
view a journal article that is available in published form, you should NOT include
an URL; you only need to include the phrase, [Electronic version] between the title
of the article and the title of the Journal .... see page 271 for an example.
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Rule #15: Internal (parenthetical) Referencing. There are two ways to give credit to a
source (direct quotes and indirect.) When in doubt, always give credit to source
to avoid plagiarism. ALWAYS, ALWAYS reference your sources for any type of
statistics!
Indirect quotes (paraphrasing) are usually preferable and make a paper easier to
read. Note that the sentence below is reworded and worked into the context of a
paragraph, but the source has been given credit for the idea/research finding.
.....Women with who face the crisis of HIV are less likely than men to see taking
care of themselves as a means of taking control (Coward & Smith, 1994).
If you want to use the exact phrasing of an author you must give him/her credit...
Direct quote, (less than 40 words): Example:
According to Coward and Smith (1994), "Women are less likely to use 'taking care
of themselves' as a way of taking control of the crisis, than men" (p. 43).
Direct quote, (more than 40 words). See page 95-96 of manual.
Rule #16: Always refer to the article, by the author's name ... not as "the articles or "the
researchers". It may sound awkward and choppy, but that's APA! (See below for
examples)
Rule #17: Quoting instructors. APA does not speak directly to citing lecture notes so for
purposes of this class, we have adopted the format for personal communication,
on p. 214 of the APA Manual. If you are referring to information given by Karen
headings to assume your instructor is Miller on October 20, 2004 it should look like
one of the following:
According to Karen Miller (classroom lecture, October 20, 2004), blah, blah,
or
Blah, blah, blah (Karen Miller, classroom lecture, October 20, 2004.)
Do NOT cite the lecture on the Reference page as it is not "recoverable" data.
Rule #18: The first time you use an abbreviation, you need to explain what is meant
.........effect on the galvanic skin response (GSR)
Once you have written it out the first time, you can then type GSR each
subsequent time you use the abbreviation
Examples of references within text
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To set off reference citations in text (see sections 3.94-3.103 and Appendix D for further
discussion of reference citations in text).
Dumas and Dore (1991) reported........
.......is fully described elsewhere (Hong & O'Neil, 1992).
According to Dumas and Dore (1991).........
In a recent study of reaction times (Walker, 2000)......
Within a paragraph, you need not include the year in subsequent references to a study or
article as long as it cannot be confused with other studies/articles cited in the paragraph.
1. Advancing Clinical Care
2. American Journal of Nursing
3. Journal of Emergency Nursing
4. Journal of Gerontological Nursing
5. Journal of Holistic Nursing
6. Journal of Practical Nursing
7. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing
8. Nursing (year of publication)
9. Nurses’ Drug Alert
10. Nursing Times
11. RN
Articles from nursing journals not listed above require prior approval of the instructor.
Articles from medical journals are not acceptable.
The article you use must have been published within the last five years.
ASN 1 General Expectations and Requirements
APPROVED NURSING JOURNALS
FOR WRITTEN/ORAL ASSIGNMENTS
(All available in SF Library)
A. The student is held responsible for learning material presented in all classes and
being able to utilize this information in the clinical area. Inability to do so may
result in an unsatisfactory evaluation for the day’s clinical experience.
B. Attendance and punctuality are expected and required. If you are late and
class has begun, you must wait until the first break to join the class.
C. Reading assignments for class are expected to be done prior to class time.
D. The grade for any graded written assignment will be reduced 5 points for each
day it is late, unless prior arrangement have been made with appropriate
faculty members. It is considered late after 0900 on the due day.
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E. All written work must be turned in and graded satisfactory prior to final exam in
order to sit for final exam.
F. Exams are reviewed at the time of testing. Students earning 76.4% or below
may make an appointment with his/her mentor to review the exam. The
review with the mentor must be prior to the next scheduled exam. No note
taking is permitted while reviewing the test, which has already been taken.
Final exams are not reviewable at the time of testing nor any other time.
G. Grading Policy:
1. 76.5% is passing score for all tests except math test.
2. Grading Scale
A = 92 - 100 D+ = 74 - 76
B+ = 88 - 91 D = 70 - 73
B = 84 - 87 F = Below 70
C+ = 81 - 83
C = 77 - 80
3. Student must complete course with a C in order to continue in the
program.
Hospital Practice
1. Each student will be assigned to eight days in the hospital.
2. Student performance will be evaluated by the instructor according to
the clinical objectives on the clinical evaluation form for Nursing
Process I. (See syllabus for form.)
3. Hospital practice is graded S/U. and will be based upon student’s
ability to meet clinical objectives.
4. During the hospital experience the student will complete the data
assessment and an NPR. The date to be handed will be given to you
at the beginning of the clinical experience and graded S/U. If the NPR
is unsatisfactory, corrections need to be made and turned in prior to
the final exam.
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SCHEDULE:
NURSING PROCESS I
NUR 1020C
CLINICAL ACTIVITY GUIDELINE
Day 1 and/or 2 Computer training, Orientation/Treasure
Hunt & Guide for self-assessment &/or basic care.
Day 2 Activities of daily living.
Day 3 Self Assessment of communication patterns.
Day 5 - 8 Patient care and completion of all clinical
paperwork as assigned by the clinical instructor.
This schedule may be altered at the discretion of the clinical instructor.
Students are required to turn in one cover sheet, data assessment tool and NPR on the same
client in order to meet the clinical paper work requirement.
The NPR will include one Nursing Diagnosis approved by the clinical instructor.
Please use the list of acceptable Nursing Diagnosis found in your syllabus as a guide.
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FACILITATIVE MODEL OF COMMUNICATION
GENERAL CRITERIA FOR ALL SESSIONS
Students will keep appointments with their assigned instructor and communication
group. Bring tape and recorder or digital recorder to all sessions.
Communication group is considered clinical time and is a mandatory activity. Any
student who misses a session will be required to make up that session.
Each student will conduct a series of four (4) interviews with a select student from
his/her communication group using the communication model presented in
lecture.
All interviews will be live and will be recorded by the student performing the
interview.
Students are expected to review their recorded interviews prior to the next session.
All interviews will be the appropriate length (15 minutes).
Students who are observing the interview will evaluate the interview by tallying
helper responses.
Students are expected to use facilitative responses more frequently as sessions
continue.
Students’ use of non facilitative responses will decrease as sessions continue.
The ratio of open to closed questions will increase, i.e., students will ask more open
questions than closed questions as sessions continue.
Failure to meet "communication" criteria will result in a "U" for that session. Failure
to complete the communication sessions satisfactorily results in failure of the
course.
SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR EACH SESSION
Session #1: Orientation Phase
ASN 1 FACILITATIVE COMMUNICATION
Bring tape or digital recorder, a tally sheet, and the checklist for evaluation of
communication sessions.
Those students who are not interviewing will complete a tally sheet on each of the
interviews being performed that day.
The student will demonstrate beginning skill in the use of facilitative
communication.
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The student will begin to explore the client’s thoughts and feelings about specific
situations that cause him/her to become anxious.
Session #2: Working Phase
Bring tape or digital recorder and a tally sheet.
Those students who are not interviewing will complete a tally sheet on each of the
interviews being performed that day.
The student will continue to explore the client’s thoughts and feelings about
specific situations that cause him/her to become anxious. The student will seek
further examples of situations that cause the client to become anxious. Remember
to begin looking for patterns (i.e., used the same relief behaviors and experienced
the same feelings).
This session will show evidence that the student is improving in use of the
facilitative mode of communication.
Following this session, the student will review and evaluate his/her taped session
and complete a tally sheet on the session. The tally sheet will be turned in to the
instructor at Session #3.
Session #3 Working Phase (Continued)
Bring tape or digital recorder and a tally sheet.
The student will show evidence of assisting the client to link thoughts and feelings
to his/her typical relief behavior(s).
Student will assist the client to explore and consider use of alternative relief
behaviors.
The student will use the facilitative model of communication with relative ease,
i.e., will be less mechanical in their responses to the client.
Session #4: Termination Phase
Bring tape or digital recorder and a tally sheet.
Student will briefly summarize prior sessions.
Did the client attempt alternative relief behaviors? How did that work out?
The final few minutes of session four will include a discussion of the following:
Have client discuss with the interviewer what his or her specific expectations were
at the beginning of the communication experience and whether or not those
expectations were met.
The interviewer will discuss his or her expectations at the beginning of the
communication experience and whether or not those expectations were met.
Interviewer will share what he or she has learned from the assignment.
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ASN 1 SMALL GROUPS
1. Each student will be assigned to a small group which will meet together for one
two hour session per week for three weeks.
2. The purpose of this small group is to:
a. provide the opportunity for developing self-awareness and encourage
self-disclosure.
b. develop a support system with other students in the group.
c. establish a relationship with their mentor.
d. develop awareness of group dynamics.
e. practice the ethical principles of honesty and confidentiality.
3. The criteria for evaluating small group include:
a. attendance (All absences must be made up.) It is the students'
responsibility to contact the instructor, prior to the missed group.
b. participation (Active participation in discussion is required.)
c. therapeutic communication strategies. The small group provides a
dynamic setting for the student to practice and utilize therapeutic
strategies.
d. maintaining group confidentiality.
4. Small groups are graded S/U.
NURSING SIMULATED LAB SKILLS (critical requirements)
All students are required to successfully complete regularly-scheduled lab Nursing
Simulated Lab classes throughout the semester. Each student is assigned to a
Simulated Lab group in which he/she is taught the fundamental clinical skills
necessary to perform standard nursing duties in a safe and competent manner. The
course has an online and an onsite component.
1. DVD experience
Every student is required to have access to Mosby’s Clinical Nursing
Video Skills 3.0 DVD, which is on sale in the campus bookstore. This
course contains all online video and most written assignments for the
course. The student is required to complete all relevant course work
related to the assigned skill before coming to Lab class. This includes
viewing the video(s), and completing the Review Questions and
worksheets, if applicable.
If the student has not completed the relevant assignment before
coming to lab class, he/she may be dismissed until the assignment is
complete. Time missed for this reason must be made up in Open Lab.
Repetitive unpreparedness can lead to disciplinary action.
2. Onsite experience
All students will meet with their assigned group for three (3) hours per
week for 14 weeks. Attendance in assigned lab classes is mandatory.
If the student is absent for any reason, the Lab must be made up.
Students are expected to have completed the DVD component for
that week’s skill before coming to Lab class, and be prepared to
competently practice and, ultimately, demonstrate mastery of that skill
during the time allotted to that skill (dates will be given to you in class).
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Well Elder Interview
Open Lab hours are also available (see times posted outside Lab in WA
building). This time may be used at the student’s discretion for
additional practice, and at faculty discretion for remediation and
mandatory additional practice as needed.
3. Evaluation
Students must demonstrate mastery of all assigned skills to successfully
complete the course. Mastery is based on the videos and written stepby-step
procedures presented in Mosby’s Clinical Nursing Video Skills,
and is evaluated and determined by faculty observation during normal
lab hours.
The student has three (3) opportunities to demonstrate mastery of
specified skills by the dates given at the beginning of the course.
Failure to achieve mastery could result in the student receiving an
"unsatisfactory" in the course. The Nursing Simulated Lab experience is
considered to be a clinical experience, therefore the student’s
performance in labs are factored into the student’s overall clinical
grade.
4. Dress
While in the Simulated Nursing Lab, the student is expected to dress as
they would for his/her clinical experiences. Clinical uniforms and name
tags must be worn for all mandatory and open labs.
Upon completion of clinical experience communication with a well elder in
the home, the learner will be able to:
1. Demonstrate therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills with
an aged adult.
2. Discuss special considerations for communicating with the elderly.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of your communication patterns.
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OBJECTIVES:
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE: COMMUNICATION WITH
A WELL ELDER IN THE HOME
ASN: NURSING PROCESS I
Upon completion of this clinical experience the learner will be able to:
1. Demonstrate therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills with an aged adult.
2. Discuss special considerations for communicating with the elderly.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of your communication patterns.
ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES:
Planning:
1. Attend Orientation and instructions for clinical experience as part of the home health
lecture.
2. Review Practical Pointers to Enhance Communication with the Elderly.
3. Familiarize self with Suggestions for Interview.
4. Review Interviewing Format and Complete Steps as outlined.
Implementation (Interview):
1. Communicate with a relatively healthy individual who is 70 years of age or older.
2. Make a visit lasting 60 minutes utilizing therapeutic communication techniques and
“Practical Pointers to Enhance Communication with the Elderly.”
3. Do not tape the interview.
Evaluation (Summary):
1. Summarize the visit using the Summary of Visit with Elder form.
2. Participate in small group discussion.
Dress Code:
1. Dress professionally and wear a name tag.
2. No jeans or shorts.
Format:
1. Two to three typed text pages using APA format (doubled spaced, 12 pt font etc.)
This does not count the title page or reference page.
2. Must have at least one reference no older than five (5) years.
3. Reference must be from a nursing book or journal.
4. See APA handout and APA manual at library.
5. You may be asked to submit your paper through http://www.turnitin.com
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Valerie L. Remnet, R.N., M.S.W.
PRACTICAL POINTERS TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION
WITH THE ELDERLY
1. Because the elderly person has decreasing energies to cope with the tasks of
everyday living, the visitor may have to invest proportionately more energy into the
visit.
2. The visitor needs to pace the visit according to the elderly person's fluctuating energy
levels and physical conditions.
3. Sensory deficits have to be considered. Communication can be maximized if the
visitor sits 1½ to 2½ feet from the person and faces the client directly. Avoid having
the older person facing a window or lamp because such bright light can put an
additional strain on weakened eyes.
4. The use of touch can be a meaningful communication bridge.
5. Avoid information overload by: speaking slowly; using short sentences; dealing with
one thought at a time; and asking for feedback to be certain meaningful
communication has taken place. The elderly person needs 15% more time to
respond.
6. Enhance the client's feelings of self esteem by both encouraging their maximum
participation and acknowledge their role of being an authority on aging. They are
the product of their total life experiences and they are the only one who knows what
these experiences have been. Their past plays a significant part in current
functioning.
7. Importance of choices--express confidence in the person's ability to make choices
and follow through.
8. The use of reminiscence is an effective tool in linking relevant past events to present
situation.
1. Attentiveness
2. Sincerity
3. Respect
4. Empathy
5. Nurturance
6. Self-knowledge
7. Involvement
8. Trust
9. Individuality
10. Vitality
11. Introspection
12. Timing
CARING
COMMUNICATION
CARING NURSING
BEHAVIORS
1. Addressing client's by last name respectfully
2. Giving honest information
3. Acceptance of client's feelings
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4. Expression of feelings
5. Seek to understand client's perspective
6. Encourage hope
7. Provide feedback
Explain purpose, length, and duration of visit.
INTERVIEWING
FORMAT
Ask individual to sign a student/client contract.
Be aware of yourself and the interviewee:
• Gestures
• Posture
• Voice tone and rate of speech
• Distance between you and interviewee.
Questions concerning what, how, when and where sustain the interview; those asking "why"
may be difficult to answer.
Closed questions requiring a "yes" or "no" answer may inhibit flow of conversation, e.g., "Are
you satisfied with your health care?" Instead you might ask, "What has your health care been
like?"
Avoid judgment, e.g., "That is good" or "That is bad." Rather, "What did you think about that?"
When you feel it is time to bring closure to the interview, state, "I have only a few more
minutes, is there anything else you would like to talk about?"
Give feedback what you have learned in the interview and ask in what way the interview has
been useful or helpful to the interviewee.
Thank the person for sharing their time and their views.
SUGGESTIONS FOR
INTERVIEW
CHILDHOOD - GROWING UP:
1. What is your first memory from your childhood?
2. What childhood trip is most vivid for you?
3. What is your most vivid historical memory?
4. What did you used to do in the evening, before the days of radio and television?
5. What kinds of chores did you have to do as a child?
6. What social events and/or occasions did you look forward to?
7. What do you remember about going to school?
YOUNG ADULTHOOD:
1. What kinds of things did you do on a date?
2. Who was the first president you voted for? What reasons did you have for voting for
him?
3. (if married) What do you remember best about your wedding ceremony or wedding
day?
4. Tell me about your children.
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5. How was parenting different than it is today?
6. What kind of work did you do?
If you had it to do over again, would you pick that profession?
7. What do you remember most about being a young adult (age 20-40)?
LATER ADULTHOOD:
1. Have you ever lived outside the U.S.? If yes, where?
2. Do you have parents or grandparents that were immigrants? If so, from where?
3. Tell me about the people in your life you feel close to.
4. How happy are you with your living arrangements?
5. What do you do to stay healthy?
6. How many grandchildren? Great grandchildren?
7. How often do you have contact with your children and grandchildren? Other
relatives?
8. What do you let your grandchildren do that your children could not do?
9. What kinds of interests do you have outside of the family?
10. Do you have any hobbies or ever collected anything?
11. Have you ever played a musical instrument?
12. What is your strongest asset?
13. What is the best gift you’ve ever received?
14. What is the most extravagant thing you’ve ever done?
15. What are you most proud of having done?
16. What is the most important rule you’ve lived by?
17. Who has had the most influence in your life? and how?
18. What would you still like to do that you haven’t done yet?
19. Something amusing in life experiences?
20. Best advice for today’s youth?
Source: Adapted from Well Elderly Learning Guide by Faculty of Valencia Community
College, Orlando, Florida.
Please include and address the following:
SUMMARY OF VISIT
WITH ELDER
1. Your Name
2. Date of visit
3. Place of meeting:
4. Time
5. Elder's age
6. Sex
7. Description of the interview (include impressions, general reactions and feelings about
your visit)
8. Identify one communication barrier
9. Identify one therapeutic communication skill utilized
10. Describe your perspective of the client's response to the interview
11. State any techniques you utilized in this interview (i.e., facing client, speaking loudly,
touch, etc.)
12. Evaluate the effectiveness of your communication techniques in this interview.
13. Describe one thought and one feeling you had about the visit.
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CONSENT FORM
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Date __________________________
"I hereby give my consent to have our session reviewed by designated instructors
and student group. I understand that this session is confidential."
_________________________________
Student's name (please print)
_________________________________
Student's Signature
____________________________________
Client's Signature

ASN 5 / Bridge 3 General Course Requirements
A. See calendar and requirement descriptions for dates other course requirements
are due
B. Any course requirement that is not completed before the due date may result in
an "Incomplete" for the course.
C. The grade for any course requirement will be reduced by five (5) points for each
day it is late, unless prior arrangements are made with the appropriate instructor.
Any required written or clinical assignment must be completed as the instructor
assigns or points may be taken off final course grade this semester. (See Student
Handbook)
D. It will be entirely your responsibility to submit required assignments to the appropriate
instructor by the due date and times. Instructors will not be responsible for
getting your materials to the appropriate instructor.
E. Major assignments are expected to be at college level, appropriately referenced,
typed, and a reference page attached. You must use APA style of referencing. All
other written assignments must be typed unless otherwise specified. Refer to
requirements for each individual paper.
F. Any request for exceptions for your "special circumstances" must be made in writing
and given to an instructor to be taken up at a faculty meeting. PLAN AHEAD!
G. Reading assignments for class are expected to be done prior to class time.
H. Student must attend one Professional Organization meeting or research a
professional organization online during Process 5/BR3. More information will be
given on first day of class. Check bulletin board for list of meetings. See
__________________ for problems. This is a Mandatory requirement which must be
completed prior to your second clinical rotation. Failure to complete this
requirement will result in completing a large research paper due prior to the final
exam.
I. Conferences: Clinical evaluations must be signed and returned following each
clinical rotation.
J. One simulated Computerized Achievement Test (Kaplan) is required this semester. The
results will provide a review of your strengths and weaknesses in preparing for State
Boards. The above test is required for your Graduation.
K. Procedure for Attaining Nursing Math Competency:
1. Each student must achieve a 95% on the math test to be considered safe to
administer medications in the clinical area.
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2. The student will be allowed to take up to three retakes this semester on math
exams before entering the clinical area.
3. The student must take each consecutive test as scheduled on the calendar
until competency is achieved.
4. If after the second retake attempt, the student has not achieved a 95%, they
must show evidence of time in the math lab, computer lab, or with a tutor,
before attempting the final test.
5. When the student has achieved the 95% they will be allowed to administer
medications under the supervision of their preceptor during their Transition
rotation.
6. If the student is not successful within the four (4) testing opportunities, they may
be considered unsafe to continue the course.
7. Review Pickar for relevant chapters. Be sure to review medication labels since
many will be on Math Test.
L. Attendance
1. Clinical/Mandatory Class/Lab Attendance:
The absent or tardy students final grade may be dropped by 2 points for each
unexcused clinical, required lab or mandatory class absence (or excessive
tardiness). The student must petition the faculty in writing no later than the final
exam and may be asked to attend a faculty meeting before the faculty will
consider waiving the 2 point loss.
2. Class:
a. It is the absent student's responsibility to learn the content of
announcements made during class. Most announcements will be on
Angel. Make it a practice to check routinely.
b. If you must miss a test, notify the appropriate instructor at least 30
minutes prior to class time. Messages may be left on the instructors'
phone mail.
M. Oral Competency Requirements:
As part of the Santa Fe College experience, all students are required to meet an oral
competency requirement. The oral competency requirement is met through successful
completion of specific courses designated as oral competency courses. NUR 2731C/
2802C fulfills all designated oral communication competencies. To be successful in this
course, students must demonstrate the ability to effectively convey material in an
organized manner, use understandable language, and respond to questions asked of
him/her in an appropriate dialogue. They will be evaluated on delivery, the content of
the material, presentation of the information, the usage of verbal and non-verbal
behavior in support of the material, and effectiveness in listening to and responding to
the audience. Students who fail to demonstrate minimum competency will not receive
credit for the course. Students may remediate any deficiencies by enrolling in a one
credit oral competency course offered at SF.
Additional Information
1. Check Bulletin Board outside the NSL (WA-206) frequently for notices, sign-up
sheets and messages for students. Check mail file folders in 282A (Nursing lab)
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frequently. MOST ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE POSTED ON ANGEL—check the site
frequently.
2. Instructors will be in their respective offices for student needs at the times
indicated on their individual schedules posted outside their offices.
3. Feel free to seek out instructors on campus for problems as they arise. If at
other times an instructor is not available, please leave word on phone mail or
email them at their sfcollege.edu address, not on Angel.
ASN 5 / Bridge 3 Medication Practical Exam
Each student must pass a practical exam in the lab in order to pass the course.
Opportunity to practice will be provided. Evaluation includes one of the following:
a. combining meds in one syringe/mixing powders/diluting meds.
b. saline flush, and piggyback meds
c. administering IM to infant
d. central line meds and SASH
e. pediatric dosage calculation and IV administration
f. combination of any of the above
ASN 5 / Bridge 3 General Course Descriptions
A. Ill Child: (2.5 credit hours)
Clinical hours: total of 30 hrs.
B. Mental Illness: (2.5 credit hours)
Clinical hours: total of 30 hours.
C. Transition: (5 credit hours)
Clinical hours: minimum of 120 hours during last 3 weeks of
each rotation (days or evenings, and weekends; following
preceptors schedule).
Nursing Process 5/Bridge NP 3 is a rigorous academic process with an intensive and timeconsuming
clinical component. It is estimated that students must be able to dedicate a
minimum of 30 hours per week for class, clinical, and study assignments.
In Transition, clinical rotation may be 48 hours per week. For this reason, we recommend
that student work outside the program be seriously limited, especially during the block
clinical time.
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Do not schedule your work outside the program on the night shift prior to a morning
clinical. If you are not alert, engaged, and safe to remain in clinical, you will be asked to
leave.
As a student in the Nursing Programs at Santa Fe College it will be necessary throughout the
year to have various written assignments and projects. It is expected that these
assignments/projects be at college level. The following guidelines are required to follow
when preparing a written assignment/projects. Any paper that does not meet these
guidelines will be returned for correction before being graded. If assistance is needed, it is
available in the IMTS Lab on campus.
Save yourself time and do it correctly the first time!
1. Use standard size paper - no torn edges.
*2. Use black ink - no pencil.
3. Double space when type-written.
4. Write/type on one side of the paper only.
5. Correct spelling of all words. The state competencies for the RN program require
correct spelling, punctuation, etc. We will be helping you to achieve these standards
by following these guidelines. Use both a medical and standard dictionary for correct
spelling and word usage.
6. All assignments must be identified by placing your name, date, course and instructor’s
name in the upper right hand corner of the first page. The following pages need to
be numbered accordingly.
7. Do not dog-ear pages together. They must be stapled, or left loose in a folder.
8. Specific guidelines for PROJECTS:
a. Cover sheet - - included title of project, your name, date, course and
instructors name.
b. Place project in folder.
c. Bibliography on last page stating name of book or article, author, name of
journal/magazine, etc. (See examples)
d. Whenever possible, use pictures, drawings, or other visual illustrations to make
your project more interesting and effective.
*NOTE: Some projects may require typing.
ASN 5 / Bridge 3 Guidelines for Written Assignments and Projects
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PRACTICAL NURSING
PN 1, PRN0001C
Practical Nursing Program
Guidelines for Written Assignment and Projects
As a student in the Practical Nursing Program at Santa Fe College it will be necessary
throughout the year to have various written assignments and projects. It is expected that these
assignments/projects be at college level. These guidelines must be followed when preparing a
written assignment/project. Any paper that does not meet these guidelines will be returned for
correction before being graded. If assistance is needed, it is available in the IMTS Lab on
campus. (N216)
Save yourself time and do it correctly the first time!
1. Use 8.5 x 11 inch size paper--no torn edges.
*2. Use blue or black ink--no pencil.
3. Double space when type-written.
4. Write legibly or type on one side of paper only.
5. Correct spelling of all words. The state competencies for the PN program require
correct spelling, punctuation, etc. We will be helping you to achieve these standards
by following these guidelines. Use both a medical and standard dictionaries for
correct spelling and word usage.
6. All assignments must be identified by placing your name, date, course, and instructor's
name in the upper right hand corner of the first page. The following pages need to be
numbered accordingly.
7. Do not dog-ear papers together. They must be stapled, or left loose in a folder.
8. Specific guidelines for PROJECTS:
a. Cover sheet--include title of project, your name, date, and course and
instructors name.
b. Place project in folder.
c. Whenever possible, use pictures, drawings, or other visual illustrations to make
your project more interesting and effective.
d. Bibliography on last page stating name of book or article, author, name of
journal/magazine, etc. (See examples)
*NOTE: Most projects will require typing.
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APA REFERENCE EXAMPLE
See online - American Psychological Association – for how to reference
These two are *specific for APA*, one electronic and one for other references.
http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html
http://www.apastyle.org/previoustips.html
http://www.library.cornell.edu/newhelp/res_strategy/citing/apa.html#apa
Documents are always double spaced (p. 286) using 12 point type.
Periodicals: include items published on a regular basis: journals, magazines, scholarly
newsletters, and so on.
Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C.C. (1994). Title of article. Title of Periodical, xx, xxx-
xxx.
Non-periodical: part of a non-periodical (i.e. book chapter. Reports, brochures, certain
monographs, manuals, and audiovisual media)
Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (1994). Title of chapter. In A. Editor, B. Editor, & C. Editor
(Eds.). Title of book (pp. xxx-xxx). Location: Publisher.
Online periodical:
Author, A. A., Autor, B. B., & Author, C.C. (2000). Title of article. Title of Periodical, xx, xxx-
xxx. Retrieved month, day, year, from source.
Online document:
Author, A. A. (2000). Title of work. Retrieved month, day, year, from source.
Practical Nursing students are required to learn to cite correctly all references and develop
reference pages per APA (American Psychological Assoc).
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The following are correct examples of quoting reference sources as set forth in the guidelines
of The Publication Manual of The American Psychological Assoc. 6 th Ed.
http://cisit.sfcc.edu/~library/citations.htm
http://www.apastyle.org/elecref.html
http://www.apastyle.org/previoustips.html
http://www.library.cornell.edu/newhelp/res_strategy/citing/apa.html#apa
• Berman, A., Erb, G., Kozier, B. & Snyder, S.J. (2008) Kozier & Erb’s
fundamentals of nursing: Concepts, Process and Practice (8 th Ed.).
Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall.
• Doenges, M. E., Moorhouse M. F., & Murr A. C. (2008). Nurse's pocket
guide: Diagnoses, prioritized interventions, and rationales (11th ed.).
Philadelphia, PA: F. A. Davis Company.
• LaFleur-Brooks, M. (2009). Exploring medical language (7 th ed.) St.
Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier.
• My nursing lab: Internet access package. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson
Prentice Hall. (packaged with Fundamentals book).
• NUR 1020C: Nursing process I syllabus: General course information:
Course objectives & clinical packet (2010). SFCC (on SFCC Nursing
Programs web page).
• Pickar, G., (2004) Dosage calculations (8 th ed.). Clifton Park, NY:
Thomson Delmar Learning.
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1. Advancing Clinical Care
2. American Journal of Nursing
3. Journal of Emergency Nursing
4. Journal of Gerontological Nursing
5. Journal of Holistic Nursing
6. Journal of Practical Nursing
7. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing
8. Nursing (year of publication)
9. Nurses' Drug Alert
10. Nursing Times
11. RN
12. Advance for LPN’s
13. emedicine.com
APPROVED NURSING JOURNALS
FOR ARTICLE REVIEW
(All available in SF Library)
Articles from nursing journals not listed above require prior approval of the
instructor.
Articles from medical journals are not acceptable.
The article must have been published within the last five years.
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PN 2, PRN0380C
General Expectations and Requirements
1. In Process 2, assignments, quizzes, articles reviews, & projects are
required learning experiences. Failure to complete experiences may
result in a grade of Incomplete (I) and/or failure of course. Passing
grade is 76.5% or higher.
2. Team medication clinical simulation. The student is required to
demonstrate competence in a team medication administration
simulation evaluated by a lab instructor.
3. The student is held responsible for learning material presented in all
classes and being able to utilize this information in the clinical area.
4. All written work must be turned in and graded satisfactory prior to final
exam in order to sit for final exam.
5. Nursing students must follow the appropriate Nursing Program’s
semester calendar.
6. Students are encouraged to have dependable transportation to all
clinicals.
7. Students review all unit exams at the time of testing. Students that earn
a 76.4% or below on their unit exam may request to review that exam
with their mentor. However the mentor review must be completed prior
to the next scheduled exam. Final exam are never reviewed.
8. One simulated Computerized Achievement Test (Kaplan Exam) is
required in the 3 rd semester. The results will provide a review of your
strengths and weaknesses in preparing for the State Boards.
9. There are a limited number of math exam retakes to achieve
competency. If retakes are exhausted the student will not be able to
progress to PNP 3. May use simple calculator throughout all exams.
10. Reading Assignments for class are expected to be done prior to class
time.
11. Clinical rotation schedules are subject to change based upon student
learning objectives and/or faculty input.
Assignments
May include, but are not limited to:
1. Dosage calculations.
2. Quizzes are given at the discretion of the instructor and may be
announced or unannounced.
3. Other assignments may be given at the discretion of the faculty.
4. Instructor will announce due date for all assignments. Assignments
handed in after the due date, at the discretion of the instructor, may
not be graded and/or may not earn any credit.
Math Testing Rules for Rounding
The rounding rules for nursing are based upon the way syringes are calibrated.
If answer is more than 1 ml
• carry out to hundredth place and round to tenth
(i.e., 1.54 mL = 1.5 mL)
If answer is less than 1 ml
• carry out to thousandth place and round to hundredth place
(i.e., 0.845 mL = 0.85 mL)
Note: Do not leave trailing zeroes (0.50) or naked decimals (.5).
Please note you need to place a 0 before the decimal (i.e., 0.5)
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PN 3, PRN0120C
General Expectations and Requirements
1. In Process 3, assignments, quizzes and projects are required learning
experiences.
2. The student is held responsible for learning material presented in all classes
and being able to utilize this information in the clinical area.
3. Failure to complete assignments, quizzes and projects may result in a grade
of Incomplete (I) and/or failure of course.
4. All written work must be turned in and graded satisfactory prior to final
exam in order to sit for final exam.
5. Reading Assignments for class are expected to be done prior to class time.
Assignments
May include, but are not limited to:
1. Resume, cover letters
2. Dosage Calculations
3. Quizzes are given at the discretion of the instructor and may be announced or
unannounced.
4. NPR – Clinical Faculty will state due dates. All are due at 0900 on the due date
given.
The student’s success in the practical nursing program depends on attendance in all learning activities.
Simulated Computerized Achievement Tests (Kaplan Exit) are required this semester. The results will
provide a review of your strengths and weaknesses in preparing for State Boards. There is a fee for this
test, and it may be administered on a Saturday. Failure to achieve the passing score will result in
mentoring and/or remediation. Students must sit for the Kaplan Exit. Testing is at the student expense.
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