RNSG 1140 is a skills-based prerequisite course that must be completed prior to the RNSG 1517, RNSG 1363 and RNSG 1270 courses. NOTE: Completion for RNSG 1105 must be obtained prior to taking RNSG 1140 (LVNs may satisfy this requirement in the LVN curriculum).

• Where: EVC campus (Room TBA)
• When: Please go to Student Self-Services and search course RNSG 1140 for dates and times.
  • Calendar: RNSG 1140 semester calendar can be found on Blackboard.
• What to wear: Scrubs, closed-toed shoes, ACC ID badge
• What to bring: Lab kit, stethoscope, all Skills Performance Mastery Checklists, and required references
• Required Texts:
  • Collins, S. (2023). Intravenous medications: A handbook for nurses and health professionals. (39th ed.). St. Louis, Mo: Elsevier Mosby.
  • Potter, P., Perry, A., Stockert, P., & Hall, A. (2023). Fundamentals of Nursing. (11th ed). St. Louis. Mo: Elsevier.
  • Vallerand, A., Sanoski, C. (2022). Davis Drug Guide for Nurses (17 th ed.). F.A. Davis Company.
• Mastery Skills Check-off:
  • All students will be required to pass a comprehensive Mastery Skills Check-off to show competency in skills learned previously in RNSG 1105. This will take place  at the beginning of the course. You must pass the competency checkoff by the third attempt to continue in the program. Please see the Clinical Nursing Skills  Performance Mastery Checklists for more information about these skills.
  • You will need to be prepared to perform all of the RNSG 1105 skills: applying and removal of PPE, enemas, low volume or retention, applying elastic anti-embolism stockings (TED hose), and incentive spirometer procedures. You must also demonstrate proficiency in performing all entry and exit measures found on the Professional Nursing webpage: Safety Measures for All Clinical Skills Performance.
  • You will be given a scenario that incorporates some but not all of the skills listed above and will demonstrate the skills for the instructor with a partner.
  • Please plan to go to Open Lab and practice! The lab is open in the summer. More information including lab hours are found on the Nursing Skills Lab page.
  • For further information, please review the Professional Nursing Student Handbook.

• Orientation: August 17, 2023, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m @ EVC in Room 8123
• When: Mondays 8 – 10:30 a.m. (Lab 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.), and Tuesdays 8 – 10:30 a.m.
  • Calendar: Mobility Level 1 calendar can be found on Blackboard.
• Where: EVC (Room TBA)
• Dosage Calculation Exam:  All students will be required to pass a Dosage Calculation Exam at the beginning of the course.
• Required References:
  • ATI (purchased from ACC)
  • Collins, S. (2023). Intravenous medications: A handbook for nurses and health professionals. (39th ed.). St. Louis, Mo: Elsevier Mosby.
  • Fosbre, C. (2022).  Varcarolis’ Essentials of psychiatric-mental health nursing. (5 th ed). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
  • Harding, M., Kwong, J., Hagler, D., & Reinisch, C., (2022), Lewis’ Medical-surgical nursing: assessment and management of clinical problems. (12th  ed.). St. Louis, Mo:Elsevier.
  • Pagana, K., Pagana, T., & Pagana, T. (2021). Mosby’s manual of diagnostic and laboratory tests. (7th ed.) St. Louis, Mo: Elsevier.
  • Potter, P., Perry, A., Stockert, P., & Hall, A. (2023). Fundamentals of Nursing. (11th ed). St. Louis. Mo: Elsevier.
  • Vallerand, A., Sanoski, C. (2022). Davis Drug Guide for Nurses (17 th ed.). F.A. Davis Company.

• Orientation: Date and time TBA by clinical instructors.
• When: Clinical will be held in all 16 weeks of the course either on-campus or in the hospital setting. All activities in the clinical course have mandatory attendance. Dates, time, & locations TBA.
• What to wear: Clinical uniform as defined in handbook including teal scrubs, closed-toed shoes, ACC ID badge
• Where: Varies, may be held at Eastview campus, Highland campus, & hospital settings as assigned.
• Schedule: Clinical days and hours vary but are usually held on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, or Saturdays. Times are assigned by clinical instructor and may be a 12-hour shift on one day or 6-8 hour shifts over 2 days which may include both day and evening hours. Assignments & schedule will be given to students the week before classes begin.
• Mastery Skills Check-off: Each semester students will be required to pass a comprehensive Mastery Skills Check-off to show competency in skills learned previously in RNSG 1140. This will take place at the beginning of the course. You must pass the competency checkoff by the third attempt to continue in the program. Please see the Clinical Nursing Skills Performance Mastery Checklists for more information about these skills.
• Notes: All students must complete all clinical requisites listed on the Clinical Clearance Requirements by the first week of class to attend clinical. Failure to do so will result in withdrawal from the program.

• When: Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Lab from 1:10 p.m. – 2 p.m.
• Where: RNSG 1270 Blackboard Collaborate
• Calendar: Mobility Level 1 calendar can be found on Blackboard.
• Required References:
  • ATI from atitesting.com
  • Potter, P., Perry, A., Stockert, P., & Hall, A. (2023). Fundamentals of Nursing. (11th ed). St. Louis. Mo: Elsevier.
  • Zerwekh, J. (2022). Nursing Today: transition and trends. (11th ed.). St. Louis, Elsevier Saunders.