NURS 3307 Final ATI RN Capstone Content Review Calendar and Policy U of TX Brownsville-1.docx

Faculty: Sharon Helsley McGinley, MSN.,R.N. Contact information: #: Email: Term: Spring 2016 Class: Monday 12:00 Office hours UTRGV-East Campus, LHSB 2.734: Monday 10-11:30; Wednesday 10:00-14:30 and by appointment Textbook: ATI Nursing Education Content Mastery Series Edition 9.0 (electronic or hard copy acceptable) Access to ATI online is required; If you do not have an account, please contact faculty Course Description and Prerequisites NURS 3307 Special topics in Nursing; Transition to NCLEX-RN Success (3-0) This course presents contemporary issues in NCLEX-RN, philosophy, health and practices in the nursing. Learning Objectives/Outcomes for the Course The students upon completion of the course will have the following outcomes and competencies; 1. Develop and articulate their personal nursing philosophy. 2. Develop a personal health plan congruent with National Health Initiative Healthy People 20/20. 3. Articulate Contemporary Nursing Issues; National and Global. 4. Demonstrate NCLEX-RN readiness through a series of NCLEX-RN assessments Course Grading Policies UTRGV School of Nursing grading policy uses straight letter grades (A, B, C, D, or F). A=90-100 B=80-89 Spring2016BSN NURS 3307 SPECIAL TOPICS IN NURSING : TRANSITION TO NCLEX SUCCESS FOR UTB TEACH-OUT STUDENTS 2 C=75-79 MUST RECEIVE minimum of “C” to receive credit for the course. D=60-74 Failed F=Below 60 Failed No late work is accepted unless prior permission from the instructor. Assignments are due at the beginning of class Date Due Project/Exams Points Possible YOUR POINTS % Count s 2/1/2016 Philosophy of Nursing Paper 100 25% 2/8/2016 Healthy People 20/20 versus Personal Health Paper 100 20% 2/15/201 6 Contemporary Issue in Nursing: power point presentation. 100 25% 2/22-4/18 ATI Capstone 250 10% 4/25/201 6 ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor* must pass with ATI Level 2 to receive credit for exam Level 2 Require d 10% 5/3-5/5 ATI Live Review Attendance all 3 days 100 10% The UTRGV academic calendar can be found at at the bottom of the screen, prior to login. Important dates for Spring 2016 include: January 18 MLK Day January 19 Classes Begin February 3 Census Day March 14-18 Spring Break April 13 Drop/ Withdrawl Deadline May 5 Study Day; no classes May 6- 12 Final Exams May 14 Commencement/Celebration! UTRGV Policy Statements The UTRGV disability accommodation, mandatory course evaluation statement and sexual harassment statement are required on all syllabi. Additional policy statements are optional, such as those covering attendance, academic integrity, and course drop policies. STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: Spring2016BSN 3 If you have a documented disability (physical, psychological, learning, or other disability which affects your academic performance) and would like to receive academic accommodations, please inform your instructor and contact Student Accessibility Services to schedule an appointment to initiate services. It is recommended that you schedule an appointment with Student Accessibility Services before classes start. However, accommodations can be provided at any time. Brownsville Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in Cortez Hall Room 129 and can be contacted by phone at (956) 882-7374 (Voice) or via email at . Edinburg Campus: Student Accessibility Services is located in 108 University Center and can be contacted by phone at (956) 665-7005 (Voice), (956) 665-3840 (Fax), or via email at . MANDATORY COURSE EVALUATION PERIOD: Students are required to complete an ONLINE evaluation of this course, accessed through your UTRGV account (); you will be contacted through email with further instructions. Online evaluations will be available April 13- May 4, 2016 for the regular spring semester. Students who complete their evaluations will have priority access to their grades. ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and may be dropped from the course for excessive absences. UTRGV’s attendance policy excuses students from attending class if they are participating in officially sponsored university activities, such as athletics; for observance of religious holy days; or for military service. Students should contact the instructor in advance of the excused absence and arrange to make up missed work or examinations. SCHOLASTIC INTEGRITY: As members of a community dedicated to Honesty, Integrity and Respect, students are reminded that those who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to: cheating, plagiarism, and collusion; submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person; taking an examination for another person; any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student; or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations and UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students. SEXUAL HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, and VIOLENCE: In accordance with UT System regulations, your instructor is a “responsible employee” for reporting purposes under Title IX regulations and so must report any instance, occurring during a student’s time in college, of sexual assault, stalking, dating violence, domestic violence, or sexual harassment about which she/he becomes aware during this course through writing, discussion, or personal disclosure. More information can be found at