RNSG 1413 – Foundations of Nursing
Orientation: Information can be found HERE
Calendar - Posted on BlackBoard or contact Level 1 EVC Faculty to request a current copy.
Class:
- When: MW 8-12
- Where: EVC 8223
Skills Labs:
- When: See calendar for dates; most labs in this course meet T/TH
Lab sections meet 8-12 or 12:30-4:30 (as assigned)
- What to Bring: lab syllabus, watch with second hand, lab packs (when assigned), stethoscope/scissors as assigned
Mastery Skills Check Offs:
- Mastery skills check-offs will cover:
- Physical Assessment
- Injections (IM, sub-q, intradermal)
- Enteral tubes
- Sterile Technique/Dressings
- You must pass all check-offs satisfactorily to continue in the course.
Dosage Calculation Test:
- You will be required to take a dosage calculation test. Review your dosage calculation! Tutorials will be offered.
RNSG 1160 Foundations Clinical
Clinical Schedule:
- See course calendar, to be distributed at orientation. Clinical hours are usually on Thursday and Friday mornings, but exact hours/times TBA depending on clinical site, instructor.
- Additional time at the clinical site for clinical preparation may be required during each week of the course.
Clinical Orientation:
- Students will be oriented to the clinical site and to the course during the first week of the course. Orientation will take place both on campus at EVC and at the clinical facility.
Clinical Preparation:
- Students are expected to have their ACC ID badge, uniform, lab coat with ACC patch, and all required equipment prior to the first clinical day.
- Daily/weekly clinical assignments will be at the discretion of each instructor. Amount of time needed for preparation will differ depending on the nature of the assignment.
