Orientation
- When and where: See the calendar for dates, times, and locations.
- Turn in electronically on Blackboard before Orientation: Clinical Clearance Slip, a signed copy of the Syllabus Release Forms for RNSG 1443 (Theory) and RNSG 1360 (Clinical)
Class Schedule
- When and where: See the calendar for dates, times, and locations.
- Calendar: Level 2 RNSG 1443/1360 EVC (Google Calendar)
Skills Labs
- When and where: See the calendar for dates, times, and locations.
- What to bring: Lab kit, IV notes, IV drug book, scrubs, and closed-toed shoes
Dosage Calculation Exam
- When and where: See the calendar for dates, times, and locations.
- What to bring: You may use a basic function calculator.
- You must pass the Dosage Calculation Exam with a minimum of 90% before you are allowed to administer medications in the clinical setting. You will have up to three attempts to pass the exam. Missing an exam counts as an attempt.
Level Mastery Skills Check-off
- When and where: See the calendar for dates, times, and locations.
- What to bring: Lab kit, drug book, basic function calculator, ACC teal scrubs
- The first comprehensive Mastery Skills Check-off will cover previously learned skills in Level 1. All students registered for Level 2 are required to be at the Mastery Skills Check-off. Students have up to three attempts to pass check-off; missing a check-off counts as an attempt. You must wear ACC teal scrubs for all check-offs.
- You will be given a patient situation and must satisfactorily complete the assigned skills to continue in the course. You will be checked off on injections (IM, sub-q) and catheterization (male or female Foley).
- The ACC guidelines for skills can be found in the ACC Nursing Skills Checklists.
- To see the Nursing Skills Lab schedule, click here.
Clinical Schedule
- When: Level 2 has clinical sites with varying hours Wednesday through Saturday. Some clinical groups will have clinical 2 days per week, and some clinical groups complete a 12-hour shift 1 day per week. Clinical placements will be finalized the week before classes start for the semester and will be posted on Blackboard. Blackboard is fully activated the week before classes start, usually midweek.
- Please note that no guarantees on any certain clinical site will be given. You are not allowed to have clinical at your work location. All clinical locations are subject to change prior to the start of the semester, and students will be placed in clinical sites accordingly. All clinical assignments are final; please review the student handbook if you need clarification.
Clinical Orientation
- When: Students will be oriented to the clinical course before starting the clinical rotation. Date/time of clinical orientation will vary according to the assigned clinical site.
Clinical Preparation
- What to bring: Students are expected to have their ACC ID badge, ACC uniform with ACC patch, and all required equipment prior to the clinical orientation day.
- A schedule for clinical homework assignments will be set by individual clinical instructors. The amount of time needed for preparation will differ depending on the nature of the assignment.
Contact
If you have any questions, please email Maegen MacKenzie at [email protected].
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Upcoming Events
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Week 1
August 20, 2023
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- August 21, 2023
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- August 22, 2023
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Dosage & Calculation Test
August 22, 2023 8:00 am - 8:15 am
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1443 Orientation and Respiratory Lecture
August 22, 2023 8:15 am - 11:50 am
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Group Clinical Orientation
August 22, 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Professional Nursing Courses
Level 1
- RNSG 1413/1160 – Foundations of Nursing (RRC) Section 003 (Purple)/Section 004 (Teal)
- RNSG 1413/1160 – Foundations of Nursing (EVC)
- RNSG 1413/1160 – Foundations of Nursing (CEC)
- RNSG 1341/1161 – Common Concepts of Adult Health (RRC)
- RNSG 1341/1161 – Common Concepts of Adult Health (CEC)
- RNSG 1341/1161 – Common Concepts of Adult Health (EVC)
Level 2
- RNSG 1443/1360 – Complex Concepts of Adult Health (EVC)
- RNSG 1247 – Concepts of Clinical Decision Making (RRC)
- RNSG 1247 – Concepts of Clinical Decision Making (CEC)
- RNSG 1247 – Concepts of Clinical Decision Making (EVC)
- RNSG 1443/1360 – Complex Concepts of Adult Health (RRC)
- RNSG 1443/1360 – Complex Concepts of Adult Health (HLC)
Level 3
- RNSG 2213/2160 – Mental Health Nursing (EVC)
- RNSG 2213/2160 – Mental Health Nursing (RRC)
- RNSG 2213/2160 – Mental Health Nursing (HLC)
- RNSG 1412/1262 – Childbearing/Childrearing Nursing (RRC)
- RNSG 1412/1262 – Childbearing/Childrearing Nursing (HLC)
- RNSG 1412/1262 – Childbearing/Childrearing Nursing (EVC)
Level 4
- RNSG 2121 – Leadership and Management (ANT)
- RNSG 2432/2362 – Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health (ANT)
- RNSG 2121 – Leadership and Management (RRC)
- RNSG 2121 – Leadership and Management (CEC)
- RNSG 2121 – Leadership and Management (EVC)
- RNSG 2432/2362 – Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health (RRC)
- RNSG 2432/2362 – Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health (CEC)
- RNSG 2432/2362 – Enhanced Concepts of Adult Health (EVC)
Mobility
RN-to-BSN
- NURS 3350 – Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing (Full-Time)
- NURS 3350 – Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing (Part-Time Semester 1)
- NURS 3351 – Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (Full-Time)
- NURS 3351 – Research and Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (Part-Time Semester 1)
- NURS 3352 – Health Assessment Across the Lifespan (Full-Time)
- NURS 3353 – Informatics and Technology in Healthcare (Full-Time)
- NURS 4160 – Community and Public Health Clinical (Part-Time Semester 4)
- NURS 4355 – Community and Public Health (Part-Time Semester 4)
- NURS 4356 – Health Promotion Across the Lifespan (Part-Time Semester 4)