Practical Nursing Handbook - Northland Community & Technical College
Practical NursingHandbookFall 20221
Table of Contents***Notice to Students: . 4Introduction . 4Controlling Body . 4Mission and Philosophy . 4Practical Nursing Curriculum Framework . 5Practical Nursing Program Outcomes . 8General Information . 8Practical Nursing Program Performance Standards . 9Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) Requirements . 9Practical Nursing Program Eligibility Requirements Effective for Fall 2022 . 9PN Program Progression & Registration Guidelines . 14PN Program Progression Policies . 15Transfer of Credits . 16Laptop Computers & Student Email. 16Professionalism and Integrity in Nursing . 16Academic Honesty . 16Intellectual Property Rights . 17Professionalism . 17Expectations for Professional Conduct in the PN Program . 17Social Network Policy . 18Academic Grading . 19Graded Assignment Policy . 19Exam Information & Policies . 19Early or Late Exam Policy . 20Graduation Costs . 21Practical Nursing Program Contact Information . 21General Clinical Information . 23Clinical Eligibility . 23Minnesota Department of Human (MDH) Services Licensing Division Background Study . 23National Background Study . 23MANDATORY Clinical Orientation . 24Clinical Grading . 24Absences When Scheduled for Clinical . 24Terms & Fees for Clinical Makeup . 25Liability Insurance . 25Health Insurance . 25Dress Code, Personal Grooming, & Appearance Guidelines . 25Labs at the College . 25Uniform Dress Code for Clinical Site Activities involving Direct Patient Care . 26Unacceptable Attire . 26Clinical and Lab Skills Personal Grooming Guidelines . 26Latex Allergy . 27Blood Borne Pathogens . 27Transportation . 27Safe Care . 27Student Health Requirements . 28Student Illness &/or Injury . 28Leave Policy . 29Confidentiality . 292
Student Quality Improvement Committee. 30History of the Nursing Program . 30History of the East Grand forks Practical Nursing Program . 30History of the Thief River Falls Practical Nursing Program . 31Data Disclaimer and Policy Changes . 31Appendix A Practical Nursing Course Descriptions . 32Appendix B American Nurses Association Code of Ethics. 34Appendix C: General Nursing Student Performance Contract . 35Appendix D Clinical Performance Contract. 36Northland Community & Technical College Practical Nursing Program . 36Appendix E Student Statement Of Understanding and Release . 38Appendix F Web Sites . 39Appendix G Practical Nursing Program Performance Standards . 40Appendix H Student Complaints & Appeals . 42Appendix I ATI Requirements . 44Appendix J Honor Code . 46***NOTE: This handbook is updated at least once a year, if not more. It is the student’s responsibility to adhereto the most current PN Handbook/policies.3
Notice to Students:Northland Community and Technical College’s Practical Nursing Program is approved by the Minnesota Board ofNursing. By Minnesota Statute, the Minnesota Board of Nursing must approve nursing education programsconducted in Minnesota that prepare persons to be licensed as practical and professional nurses. On June 7th,2018 the Board of Nursing granted renewal of program approval to Northland Community and Technical CollegePractical Nursing Program. This approval continues until another renewal of approval survey is conducted.Requirements are updated on an annual basis.Minnesota Board of Nursing2829 University Ave SE Suite 200Minneapolis, MN 55414The Northland Community & Technical College Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the National League forNursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW,Washington, DC 20037; phone 202-909-2500.IntroductionWelcome to NCTC and the Practical Nursing Program. You have chosen a career rich in satisfaction, opportunities,and challenges. This handbook is intended to give you the information you need to experience success in theprogram. Keep this handbook close at hand, as you will need to refer to it often during the entire program. Othersources of information include the NCTC Student Handbook, college catalog and college web page.The NCTC Nursing Coordinators are Dorinda Sorvig, MS, RN, CNE (PN Program Director) and Kari Koenig, MS, RN(AD Program Director). The NCTC Practical Nursing Program is located on two campuses, as well as theonline/hybrid option. The meeting site for the online/hybrid skills labs is the EGF campus. The EGF campusaddress is: 2022 Central Ave NE, East Grand Forks, MN 56721. The TRF campus address is: 1101 Highway One E.,Thief River Falls, MN 56701.Dorinda Sorvig can be contacted at 218-683-8736 or by email at: dorinda.sorvig@northlandcollege.edu Kari Koenigcan be contacted at 218-793-2524 or by email at: kari.koenig@northlandcollege.edu.Stephanie LeDuc is the Interim Dean of Health, Public Services, and Technical Programs. She can be contacted at218-793-2609 or by email at Stephanie.leduc@northlandcollege.eduControlling BodyNorthland Community & Technical College is the official controlling body of the Practical Nursing Program. NCTCpolicies and procedures are determined through established college procedures, and if any policies or proceduresare not directly referred to in this handbook, those policies and procedures identified by NCTC will completelyapply to all situations. The ultimate controlling body of NCTC is the Minnesota State Board (Minnesota State).Mission and PhilosophyThe mission of Northland Community and Technical College’s Nursing Program is to serve learners, society, andparticularly the region through a collaborative approach in the educational preparation of nursing personnel.Northland Community and Technical College’s (NCTC) Nursing program functions in conjunction with the missionand vision of NCTC. NCTC’s nursing program has multiple campuses and modes of delivery which are committed toinspire student success and cultivate a quality educational environment.4
The PN program develops the professional behaviors of the student Practical Nurse through utilization of thenursing process, with emphasis in the areas of communication, teamwork, and interprofessional collaboration.Ongoing quality improvement activities are performed implementing established EBP, and current technology todeliver quality safe patient centered care.Practical Nursing Curriculum FrameworkMBONQSENThe Practical Nursing Program Framework was developed by faculty and is based on the standards of Quality &Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN: http://qsen.org/) and the National Association for Practical Nurse Education &Service (NAPNES: NAPNES) standards of practice. The Minnesota Board of Nursing Scope of Practice was alsoincorporated into the framework and curriculum (MN Board of Nursing).5
QSEN StandardsNAPNES –Standards of PracticePatient centered careProfessional behaviorsTeamwork & collaborationCommunicationEvidence based practiceAssessmentQuality ImprovementPlanningSafetyCaring InterventionsInformaticsManagingStudent Learning Outcomes CompetenciesProgram /Student Learning Outcome1. Participate as a member of the interprofessional team collaborating andcommunicating with other health careproviders to promote safe, quality, patientcentered care.Competencies for Each Outcomea. Display and value effective communication skillsincluding the responsibility to report to appropriatehealth care personnel when working with membersof the inter-professional teams.b. Function competently within own scope of practiceas a member of the health care team. Assume roleof team member or leader based on the situation.2. Work within an established plan of care for anindividual patient to organize or assign aspectsof care under the direction of a RN or otherHCP.a. Identify and demonstrate one’s role in managingcare (planning and organizing) within a plan of carefor the individual patient in providing quality nursingcare under the direction of a RN or licensed HCP.b. Identify and monitor nursing tasks/activities whichmay be assigned and accept accountability for thePN scope of practice.3. Apply best current evidence with clinicalexpertise and patient preferences for thedelivery of optimal health care.c.a. Identify and use evidence-based care whenconducting a focused assessment, choosing nursingd. acceptinterventions within a plan of care, monitoring andreporting changes in the individualized patient’se. conditionaccept accountabilityfor the PN scope of practiceacross the lifespan.tasks/activities to UAP’s and accept accountabilitythe PN scopepractice.b. forDemonstratetheofabilityto prioritize care indelivering quality, patient centered care across theb. lifespan.6
4. Provide holistic and effective individualizednursing care to diverse patient populations.a. Examine nursing roles in assuring coordination,integration and continuity of care.b. Identify holistic assessment data from multiplesources and communicate to appropriate healthcare providers.5. Apply competent and safe practices to nursingcare.a. Delineate general categories of errors and hazards incare.b. Describe factors that create culture of safety.6. Utilize information technology in the healthcare setting.a. Navigate the electronic medical record (EMR) toc. obtain essential data necessary for the safemanagement of the client.b. Apply technology and information managementtools to support safe care practices.7. Demonstrate professional behaviors andaccountability to legal and ethical nursingpractice standards for a competent PN.a. Explain and demonstrate nursing care withinethical, legal, regulatory frameworks and within thescope of practice for the LPN.b. Describe and demonstrate personal integrity,professional boundaries, professional behaviorsand lifelong learning.8. Participate in quality improvement activitiesand effectively use resources to achieve patientoutcomes.a. Describe strategies for learning about the outcomesc. of care in the setting in which one is engaged inclinical practice.d.b. Identify and report patient care concerns toe. improve customer service, patient satisfaction, andenhance effective and cost-efficient health careservices.Concepts related to the Framework and Student Learning OutcomesCurriculum ConceptTeamwork & CollaborationManaging CareEvidence Based CarePatient Centered CareRelated student learning outcome1. Participate as a member of the inter-professionalteam collaborating and communicating with otherhealth care providers to promote safe, quality, patientcentered care.2. Work within an established plan of care for anindividual patient to organize or assign aspects of careunder the direction of a RN or other HCP.3. Apply best current evidence with clinical expertiseand patient preferences for the delivery of optimalhealth care.4. Provide holistic and effective individualized nursingcare to diverse patient populations.7
Safety5. Apply competent and safe practices to nursing care.Informatics/Technology6. Utilize information technology in the health caresetting.7. Demonstrate professional behaviors andaccountability to legal and ethical nursing practicestandards for a competent PN.8. Participate in quality improvement activities andeffectively use resources to achieve patientoutcomes.Professional BehaviorQuality ImprovementPractical Nursing Program Outcomes1. Participate as a member of the interprofessional team collaborating and communicating with other healthcare providers to promote safe, quality, patient centered care.2. Work within an established plan of care for an individual patient to organize or assign aspects of careunder the direction of a RN or other licensed Health Care Provider.3. Apply best current evidence with clinical expertise and patient preferences for the delivery of optimalhealth care.4. Provide holistic and effective individualized nursing care to diverse patient populations.5. Apply competent and safe practices to nursing care.6. Utilize information technology in the health care setting.7. Demonstrate professional behaviors and accountability to legal and ethical nursing practice standards fora competent PN.8. Participate in quality improvement activities and effectively use resources to achieve patient outcomes.General InformationA diploma in practical nursing is offered through the East Grand Forks (EGF) campus, Thief River Falls (TRF)campus, and through distance/hybrid education. Upon completion of the diploma degree, students are eligible toapply to a state board of nursing to take the NCLEX-PN licensure examination. Successful passing of the NCLEXPN examination leads to licensure as a Practical Nurse (LPN).Role of the Practical Nurse in the Health Care SystemIn today’s changing health care system, the Practical Nurse plays a valuable role in providing nursing care toindividuals requiring specialized practical nursing knowledge and skill. The Practical Nurse works to promote thehealth and general welfare of individuals while sick, injured, or in need of health information to prevent illness.The Practical Nurse works directly with patients in applying the nursing process to safeguard life and health inadministering medication and treatment under the supervision of the Registered Nurse or licensed physician. Asan integral part of the health care team, the Practical Nurse can find employment in a variety of health caresettings including outpatient services as well as clinic, hospital, long-term, public health, industry, home care, andrehabilitative care. Practical Nursing evolves continuously to meet the ever-changing demands of the health caresystem.Interested Student PopulationStudents in this program are primarily from northwest Minnesota and northeast North Dakota and include variouscultures and ethnic origins. Beginning students must have a high school diploma or high schoolequivalency. Persons interested in practical nursing should have a genuine interest in people. It is also necessaryto possess physical capability to care for persons requiring assistance with personal care. Students must be ableto apply knowledge of the human body and its function to patients having disease conditions which require8
nursing care. Students interested in nursing are active learners with a personal commitment to lifelonglearning. Individuals pursuing this career enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues in a variety of settings.Practical Nursing Program Performance StandardsThese technical standards are required abilities for effective performance in Minnesota State Practical Nursingeducation programs. The standards are compatible with the scope of practice as defined by the Minnesota StateBoard of Nursing. The examples show how a standard may be applied in entry-level nursing education programs.The examples listed are for illustrative purposes only, and not intended to be a complete list of all tasks in anentry-level nursing program. See Appendix G to review the Technical Standards for Entry-Level Practical NursingPrograms.Reasonable accommodations to meet standards may be available for otherwise program-qualified individuals withdisabilities. Contact the college Academic Success Center office as soon as possible for more information if youthink you may need an accommodation for a disability. The contact person for the EGF campus, TRF campus anddistance/hybrid education is Sara Johnson, telephone number 218-683-8560 or e-mail asc@northlandcollege.eduAssessment Technology Institute (ATI) RequirementsOur nursing department is partnered with Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI). ATI offers an assessmentdriven review program designed to enhance student NCLEX-PN success. ATI has many resources that you willutilize in all your nursing courses. The purchase price will cover your entire ATI package. You will receive the ATIbooks and the online user codes at the beginning of the semester. Faculty will be assisting you with this. We haveworked with ATI to bundle your resources with a live review course that will be offered to you on campus at theend of your program to assist you in preparing for your NCLEX exam. The cost of this bundled product(approximately 1007.50) is associated with PNSG1250 Introduction to Practical Nursing course. Financial Aid,third party payment, and/or personal payment can be applied to this. You CANNOT use someone else’s previousATI purchase. If a student is required to repeat the Introduction to Practical Nursing course, they will be chargedthe ATI fee again. ATI is used throughout the PN Nursing Program.The comprehensive program offers multiple assessment and remediation activities. These include assessmentindicators for academic success, critical thinking, and learning styles, online practice testing, and proctored testingover the major content areas in nursing. These ATI tools, in combination with the nursing program content, assiststudents to prepare more efficiently, as well as increase confidence and familiarity with nursing content.ATI activities and assessments will be assigned to specific courses as indicated on individual course syllabi. Theproctored exams for distance/hybrid students will be given on campus on a weekend/day that clinicals/labs arescheduled, whenever possible. See course schedules/calendars for specific date.For students requiring special accommodations, please note that ATI currently does not have an accessibilitystatement for their products. Students requiring special accommodations, please contact the Academic SuccessCenter immediately upon entering the PN Program.Further information regarding use of ATI products can be referenced in Appendix I.Practical Nursing Program Eligibility Requirements Effective for Fall 2022To be considered for program eligibility to begin the PNSG program course sequence, the prospective studentmust meet the following requirements.1. Complete the NCTC college admission process and declare the Practical Nursing major.2. Meet the PN Program guidelines for good academic standing.9
a. A total cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. This includes all courses taken at NCTC. If the student has notsuccessfully completed two semesters at NCTC, the GPA will be calculated with grades obtained fromprevious colleges attended.b. Successful completion of a minimum of 67% of cumulative attempted credits, as per NCTC policy 3070.* Students who are in a warning, suspension or probationary status are not eligible for entry into thePNSG course sequence.3. Complete all pre-PNSG courses with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.a. Nursing Assistant: Evidence of competency as a nursing assistant within the past 5 years. This can besatisfied by one of the following:Successful completion of HLTH 1110 Nursing Assistant (NA) course. ORA current Certified Nursing Assistant (NA) certificate/registration card.If evidence of nursing assistant course completion is not listed on your NCTC transcript, you needto submit documentation verifying nursing assistant competency.For EGF and distance/hybrid students, submit your documentation by: bringing a copy of the documentation to the PN Advisor, office suite 405B. Faxing a copy of the documentation to the PN Advisor 218-793-2857 scanning the documentation and send it via email to pnadvisor@northlandcollege.edu OR sending a copy of the documentation by US mail toPN AdvisorNorthland Community & Technical College2022 Central Ave NE East Grand Forks, MN 56721For TRF students, submit your documentation by: bringing a copy of the documentation to the PN Advisor, office suite 602A. Fax a copy of the documentation to the PN advisor 218-683-8979. Scanning the documentation and send it via email to trfpn@northlandcollege.edu OR sending a copy of the documentation by US mail to:PN AdvisorNorthland Community & Technical CollegeHighway 1 East Thief River Falls, MN 56701Please note that training and experience in related health care professions is NOT equivalent to nursingassistant skills. This includes, but is not limited to, certification or practice as a: Home Health Aide, HealthAid Worker, Social Worker, EMT Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Phlebotomy, MedicalAssisting, Massage Therapy, and Occupational and Physical Therapy.b. HLTH 1106 Medical Terminology 2 creditsStudents must complete a 2-credit medical terminology course such as HLTH 1106 MedicalTerminology with a “C” or higher grade OR test-out of the course. If you are a program candidatewith a health background and believe you are competent in medical terminology, you may requestto test out of this prerequisite. For information on the college policy regarding test-out pleasecontact the college registrar (reference policy 3150P Credit for prior learning procedure Part F: Testout).10
c.d.e.f.Math 1003 Math Applications for NursesBIOL 2252 Anatomy & Physiology IBIOL 2254 Anatomy & Physiology IIENGL 111 Composition I4. Satisfactory completion of developmental courses if indicated by Next Gen Accuplacer.Arithmetic: 230-249 AAF (Math Lvl 3)OR240-300 QAS (Math Lvl 2)If the Accuplacer scores achieved indicated placement in any of the following developmental courses, thecourse/s must be completed with a “C” or higher. Math Foundations/Introduction to AlgebraReading & Writing I, II, III5. Achieve a “C” or higher grade in all general education courses required for the degree declared. See #3 & #4above.6. Current CPR certification.As a nursing student, you will encounter patients that range from infants to the elderly. Because of this,you must certify in a CPR/Basic Life Support course that includes a paper pencil test and hands-on skillsverification of competency of the following: 1 and 2-Rescuer CPR (adult, child, infant) AED use (adult, child) Bag-mask use (adult, child, infant) Rescue breathing and choking (adult, child, infant)CPR certifications accepted include: CPR for Health Care Providers or Basic Life Support for Health CareProviders (American Heart Association) or CPR for the Professional Rescuer (Red Cross.)Submit your documentation verifying current CPR verification to the approved vendor site along withimmunizations documentation.7. Completion of two required Background Studies with results determined to be clear.To become program, and patient care clinical eligible, students must receive clearance by both a State andNational background study. See the Criminal Background Checks web page for NCTC Allied Health and HumanService students.Minnesota Department of Human Services Licensing Division Background Study.Students will receive instructions for this study upon acceptance into the program. The cost of this study isincluded in the cost of program course tuition. Students will have to pay the cost of fingerprinting(approximately 9.50).Minnesota law requires any person who provides services that involve direct contact with patients andresidents at a health care facility licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health have a background studyconducted by the state. An individual who is disqualified from having direct patient contact as a result of the11
background study, and whose disqualification is not set aside by the Commissioner of Health, will not bepermitted to participate in a clinical placement in a Minnesota licensed health care facility.National Background Study through the approved vendorStudents will receive instructions for this study upon acceptance into the program. The cost of the nationalbackground study through the approved vendor is approximately 50 which the student will pay by credit cardat the time they submit the required information online.8. Complete all health and immunization requi
The Northland Community & Technical College Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037; phone 202-909-2500. Introduction Welcome to NCTC and the Practical Nursing Program.
Northland’s GDP1, the investment in the project can bring significant sector and regional change. Below is the E350 delivery model. With seven dairy clusters and three sheep and beef clusters spread across the Northland region, the project is working with farmers from the Far North to Southern Northland.
May 20, 2021 · Northland Students Receive Hands-On Training, Provide Care at RV Pinning ceremonies were recently held at RiverView for the registered nursing students from Northland Technical and Community College who completed their clinicals. Led by Frieda Larson, Northland nursing clinical instructor, the students spent one day a week at RiverView during
Edmonds Community College Nursing Student Handbook Revised 11/2016 4 Welcome to the Edmonds Community College Practical Nursing Program The Nursing Student Handbook contains the policies and procedures for the Practical Nursing (PN) program. It is organized into five sections: General Program Policies, Academic Policies, Course Policies,
Xavier University Undergraduate Nursing Handbook 2021-2022 Page 1 INTRODUCTION AND HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT . Introduction The Xavier University College of Nursing publishes an Undergraduate Nursing Student Handbook and a Graduate Nursing Student Handbook. The first section of each handbook is common to both, covering Xavier
in dairy and 1.8% in beef and sheep compared with New Zealand at 1.8% and 1.4% respectively, the sector consistently underperforms. As noted in the Tai Tokerau Northland Growth Study, Northland is a small regional economy that accounts for only 2.6% of New Zealand’s GDP despite being home to 3.6% of the population.
Jun 30, 2021 · Northland the recovery is not necessarily evenly spread, with growth in Kaipara stronger than elsewhere. The annual section reports on Northland data from the latest Agricultural Production Statistics. Beef cattle, sheep and dairy cattle numbers in Northland as at 30 June 2020 were all lower than in 2019, with the sheep flock just over 15% lower.
6 Northland Lakes Annual Report 1 Introduction Northland Region has some of New Zealand's highest ranked examples of intact natural aquatic ecosystems (Champion and de Winton, 2012). However, they are being lost at an alarmingly rapid rate as invasive species spread as a result of human activities, and land use practices impact on lake condition.
“Explosive, thrilling, action-packed – meet Alex Rider.” Guardian “Horowitz is pure class, stylish but action-packed being James Bond in miniature is way cooler than being a wizard.” Daily Mirror “Horowitz will grip you with suspense, daring and cheek – and that’s just the first page! Prepare for action scenes as fast as a movie.” The Times “Anthony Horowitz is the .
