NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
The City University of New York
Department of Nursing
Associate in Applied Science Program
Fall 2023
NUR 2110
Caring for Clients with Complex Alterations in Survival and
Functional Needs
Names: Professor: Wenhsing Yang, MSN, RN
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NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
NUR 2110: Caring for Clients with Complex Alterations in Survival and Functional Needs
DEPARTMENT OF NURSING
Associate in Applied Science
COURSE OUTLINE
Professor Wenhsing Yang Email: wenhsing.yang83@citytech.cuny.edu
Course Coordinator: Professor Wenhsing Yang
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this Web Enhanced course, students continue to use Watson’s caring model to meet the needs of clients in various
age groups with altered cell growth (cancer), and complex alterations in nutrition, oxygenation and neurological
alterations. The focus is on the use of information technology, evidence-based practice and the nursing process to
facilitate decision-making in the care of selected clients and families in acute care settings. Students will also learn
the role of the nurse in the provision of care to victims of mass casualties and acts of bioterrorism.
PREREQUISITES:
NUR 1010, 1030, 1110, 1130, BIO 3302
COREQUISITES:
NUR 2130
CREDITS:
5 Credits – Writing Intensive Course
HOURS:
3 class hours, 6 clinical hours
Traditional Class Meeting Day: Fridays: Room TBD
HD 449 08:30am – 11:00a.m. In Person
HD 451
11:30am -2pm In Person
Lab (2110L)
sites
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays or Sundays
Assigned clinical
8:00 – 2:00p
Office Hours:
Wednesday 10:30 pm-2:30pm
By appointment only in person
The course uses proctoring software for Examinations.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES NUR 2110:
1.
Integrate knowledge and skills gained from the communication arts, information technology, social and
biological sciences and previous nursing courses in caring for clients with complex alterations in human needs.
General Education Learning Goal: KNOWLEDGE/ Develop knowledge from a range of disciplinary
perspectives and develop the ability to deepen and continue learning.
2.
Utilize the caring model to safely meet the health care needs of clients of all ages with complex health problems
in community and acute care settings.
General Education Learning Goal: VALUES, ETHICS, and RELATIONSHIPS/ Understand and apply
values, ethics, and diverse perspectives in personal, professional, civic, and cultural/global domains.
3.
Apply the nursing process as a creative and critical thinking problem solving approach in delivery of clientcentered care to culturally diverse clients with complex alterations in human survival and functional needs.
General Education Learning Goal: KNOWLEDGE/ Develop knowledge from a range of disciplinary
perspectives and develop the ability to deepen and continue learning.
4.
Incorporate evidence-base practice concepts when planning care for clients and their families with complex
alterations in human survival and functional needs.
General Education Learning Goal: INTEGRATION/ Work productively within and across disciplines.
5.
Incorporate the principles of effective communication in interactions with clients, families, significant others
and health care providers.
General Education Learning Goal: SKILLS/ Acquire and use the tools needed for communication,
inquiry, analysis, and productive work.
6.
Formulate a health teaching care plan along the health-illness-healing continuum for clients with complex
alterations in human survival and functional needs that includes family members and significant others.
General Education Learning Goal: VALUES, ETHICS, and RELATIONSHIPS/ Understand and apply
values, ethics, and diverse perspectives in personal, professional, civic, and cultural/global domains.
7.
Collaborate with clients, families, significant others and health care providers in creating a protective,
supportive or corrective environment for clients with complex alterations in human survival and functional
needs.
General Education Learning Goal: VALUES, ETHICS, and RELATIONSHIPS/ Understand and apply
values, ethics, and diverse perspectives in personal, professional, civic, and cultural/global domains.
8.
Integrate legal and ethical standards into safe nursing practices for clients with complex alterations in human
survival and functional needs.
General Education Learning Goal: INTEGRATION/ Work productively within and across disciplines.
9.
Exhibit accountability in utilizing quality improvement concepts in the management of clients with complex
alterations in human survival and functional needs.
General Education Learning Goal: VALUES, ETHICS, and RELATIONSHIPS/ Understand and apply
values, ethics, and diverse perspectives in personal, professional, civic, and cultural/global domains.
10. Demonstrate the role of the nurse as a client advocate when caring for clients with complex alterations in human
survival and functional needs.
General Education Learning Goal: SKILLS/ Acquire and use the tools needed for communication,
inquiry, analysis, and productive work.
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11. Participate in life-long learning activities and professional development.
General Education Learning Goal: VALUES, ETHICS, and RELATIONSHIPS/ Understand and apply
values, ethics, and diverse perspectives in personal, professional, civic, and cultural/global domains.
12. Describe the value of participation in community-based service learning that support the protective needs of the
population.
General Education Learning Goal: KNOWLEDGE/ Develop knowledge from a range of disciplinary
perspectives and develop the ability to deepen and continue learning.
ATTENDANCE AND LATENESS
Absenteeism/Lateness
To meet the educational objectives of each course, students should attend each clinical and class section. To allow for
illness and personal emergencies, a policy regarding absenteeism and lateness has been established as follows:
Absence in the Clinical Placement:
1.
One clinical absence is permitted. *
2.
Students who have two absences (and /or combined lateness) from the clinical course.
3.
Students may appeal this policy, using the departmental appeal policy form. The Appeals Committee, comprised
of nursing faculty, will review extenuating circumstances.
Lateness in the Clinical Placement
1.
Two latenesses are equal to one absence. *
2.
Students will be considered late if they are not present at the beginning of class or pre-conference.
3.
Students who are late for the third time (or who have a previous clinical absence) will be referred for excessive
lateness/absences from the clinical course.
4.
Students may appeal this policy, using the departmental appeal policy form. The Appeals Committee, comprised of
nursing faculty, will review extenuating circumstances.
*A student who has one (1) absence or two (2) latenesses will be advised by her/his faculty in
writing on the Departmental Attendance Referral Form to meet with the lecture faculty prior to
her/his next clinical experience.
Please note that documentation of absence or lateness is required. This documentation does not
negate the absence but remains as part of the student’s attendance record.
Excessive lateness is disruptive and negatively impact the learning environment. Excessive lateness
is considered unprofessional behavior therefore, students will not be allowed to enter the classroom
once attendance is taken. Students must wait until the next scheduled break to enter the lecture.
THIS POLICY WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
WRITING INTENSIVE CLASS PARTICPATION
a. Participate in the Nurse Achieve Testing Program.
b. Complete all assignments outside of class as listed or introduced in theory/lecture or clinical
environments.
c. Complete six hours (6) of community service by the 12th week of
the semester.
d. Participate in clinical and complete simulation assignments as listed or introduced by clinical
faculty.
e. Use only City Tech emails when communicating with faculty.
f. Be responsible for all assigned Nurse Achieve assignments. Students must log into Nurse
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Achieve and keep track of upcoming course work and due dates on the platform. Due dates
are listed on the Nurse Achieve Platform, no extensions will be granted or late submissions
accepted. In order to achieve the full 5% for Nurse Achieve assignments they must be
submitted on time and meet the percentage as labeled per each assignment on the Nurse
Achieve platform. Failure to meet this will reflect as a point deduction. For
assignment/quizzes students must obtain an 80% or better by the second attempt to achieve
full credit by due date provided in the Nurse Achieve platform. Two attempts only will be
provided.
Clinical Skills Lab is Mandatory for all NUR 2110 students. Students will have 1 skills lab day with
their clinical group/instructors to review assigned clinical skills modules. In addition, the Clinical Skills Lab is open
each semester for drop in to review skills with a clinical lab technician. The lab offers numerous learning modalities
including use of manikins, videotapes, clinical supplies, electronic health record modules and more. Please see
bulletin board outside lab for available hours. Failure to attend Clinical skills lab will result in a clinical absence and
possible failure of the course.
Simulation Lab. Simulation Lab affords students an opportunity to assess their application of nursing
knowledge and critical thinking in “real-life” client care scenarios. Working in the Sim Lab with experienced NUR
2110 faculty helps nursing students critique their clinical performance in the following areas: general physical
assessments, general to advanced technical skills and clinical judgment. Failure to attend Simulation lab will result
in a clinical absence. No make-up days will be provided without PRIOR authorization.
All NUR 2110 students are required to participate in the Nurse achieve Online Tutorial Program.
Quizzes, case studies, and remedial material will be periodically assigned to prepare NUR 2110 students for the
class.
To best utilize Nurse Achieve and textbook Testing Program the following NUR 2110 class
assignment is Mandatory:
1. Watch Nurse achieves orientation on how best to utilize this online educational program.
2.
3.
Nursing School Success
a. How to study:
i. Attending class
ii. Time management
iii. Stress reduction
Required Tutorials for students who receive a grade of 72 or below on Unit Exam
a. Nursing School Success –Taking Notes
i. Studying
ii. Remembering
iii. Reading textbook (online resources-video)
List of Required Textbook online resources and Nurse Achieve Focused Review Tests and
Remediation for ALL NUR 2110 Students: Please use the reading list and complete the associated after
completing the reading assignments.
Textbook Focused Review Tests:
1. Health Assessment
2. Oncology
3. Hematology-Immune
4. Gastrointestinal
5. Management of Patient
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10.
11.
Pharmacologic-Parenteral Therapy
Math for critical care
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory
Neurology
Sensory
Recommended Nurse Achieve and Textbook online Remediation:
ALL NUR 2110 students are recommended to do remediation after they complete the assignments
NUR 2110 COURSE CONTENT
UNIT 1
UNIT 11
UNIT 11I
UNIT 1V
UNIT V
Caring for Clients/Families with Altered Cell Growth.
Caring for Clients/Families with Complex Alterations in the Need for Nutrition and Elimination.
Caring for Clients/Families with Complex Alterations in the Need for Oxygen.
Caring for Clients/Families with Neurological Alterations.
Caring for Clients with Infectious Diseases. Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Nursing and
Bioterrorism.
TOPICAL OUTLINE
UNIT I – 3 Lectures
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UNIT
Introduction to caring for clients with complex alterations in survival/functional needs.
Nursing interventions for families/significant others will be discussed with each unit.
Patterns of abnormal cell growth.
Prevention and detection.
End of Life (EOL)
o Ethical/Legal issues
o Psychosocial/Cultural issues
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Nursing management of the client/family with cancer including:
 Treatment modalities:
o Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, Surgery, Bone Marrow Transplant
(BMT), Blood and blood product transfusions
o CAM – Complementary and Alternative Therapy
o Complications: Blood Abnormalities and Electrolyte Imbalances,
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), Septic Shock, Tumor
Lysis Syndrome
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Nursing management of clients with selected cancers:
 Blood
 Bone
 Skin
 Reproductive
EXAMS (Friday, September 22nd, 2023– Room G600 8:15am; Computerized Exam)
UNIT II – 3 Lectures
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Overview of interference with digestion, absorption and elimination of food/nutrients.
Nursing management of adults and children with complex alterations in the need for
nutrition and elimination:
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Intestinal obstruction – Pediatric and Adult
TEF, EA, Malabsorption
Pancreatitis
o Therapeutic interventions – Enteral – Feeding Tubes, Parenteral - CPN,
PPN
o Therapeutic interventions – Ileostomy and Colostomy
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Nursing management of clients with complex alterations in the need for nutrition and
elimination:
 GI Tract Disorders:
 Oral Cancer
 Esophageal cancer
 Gastric cancer
 Colorectal cancer
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Nursing management of clients with complex alterations in the need for nutrition and
elimination:
 Abdominal trauma
 Hepatitis
 Liver Cancer
 Pancreatic Cancer
UNIT II EXAM (Friday October 13th, 2023 Room G600 8:15am; Computerized Exam)
UNIT III – 4 Lectures
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Overview of compensatory responses related to complex alterations in oxygen transport.
Nursing management of adult & pediatric clients with decreased cardiac output:
 Cardiomyopathy
 Shock, MODS
 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
o Therapeutic interventions - Automated Internal Cardioverter
Defibrillators (AICD)
o Ventricular Assisted Devices (VAD)
o Intra-aortic balloon pump
Overview of clients with complex alterations in the need for oxygen.
Nursing management of clients with decreased cardiac output:
 Dysrhythmias
 Sinus
 Atrial
 Heart block
 Therapeutic intervention - Pacemakers
 Ventricular Dysrhythmias
Overview of compensatory responses related to complex alterations in oxygen/carbon
dioxide exchange.
o Chest trauma - Pneumothorax
o Respiratory failure1
o Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
 Therapeutic interventions - Chest tubes
 Closed chest drainage systems (dry/wet)
 Therapeutic interventions - Ventilators
Nursing management of clients with impaired absorption of oxygen:
 Lung cancer
 Laryngeal cancer
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UNIT III
Exam (Friday November 11st, 2023, Room G600 8:15am; Computerized Exam)
Unit IV – 2 Lectures
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Overview of interference with neurological responses.
Nursing management of clients with potential for altered cerebral tissue perfusion:
o Care of the unconscious client
o Increased intracranial pressure.
o Hydrocephalus
o Bacterial meningitis
o Head trauma - Craniocerebral injury
 Therapeutic intervention – Hydrocephalic shunts, Craniotomy
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Overview of interference with sensory/motor functioning:
Nursing management of clients with spinal cord injury/compression.
Spinal Cord Tumors
Brain Tumors
Therapeutic Intervention – Cranial Surgery
UNIT V – 2 Lecture
Infectious Diseases, Emergency preparedness, Disaster Nursing and Bioterrorism
WEEK 14
FINAL EXAMINATION (Cumulative)
(Friday, December 15th, 2023) Time: G600 8:15 am
NUR 2110 EVALUATION AND GRADING:
Grade Components
Method of evaluation
Quizzes
Unit exam
Unit exam
Unit exam
Final exam
Clinical:
Number
4 quizzes
1
2
3
1 final exam
Percentage
5%
20%
20%
20%
35%
Total percentage- 100%
LABORATORY: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
COURSE:
To progress to NUR 2210, the student must achieve a minimum grade of 75% (C) in NUR 2110 theory and
a passing grade in the NUR 2110L clinical. All assignments must be completed satisfactorily and submitted
on the due date.
*Refer to Student handbook for complete information regarding policy on Evaluation/Grading.
Grading Policy for all Courses Designated with the Prefix NUR
Grade
Definition
Quality Points
(Index)
A
93–100%
4.0
A90- 92.9%
3.7
B+
87- 89.9%
3.3
B
83- 86.9%
3.0
B80- 82.9%
2.7
C+
77- 79.9%
2.3
C
75- 76.9%
2.0
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D
1.0
60 -74.9%
F
Below 60
0.0
*Refer to Student handbook for complete information
regarding policy on Evaluation/Grading
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Hinkle, J, Cheever, K. (2022). Brunner & Suddarth’s Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing: (15th
edition). Philadelphia: Lippincott.
e-books:
http://www.Mosby Nursing Drug Guide Mobile/desktop Bundle
Manual of Lab & Diagnostic Test Mobile/Desktop Bundle
Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary Mobile/Desktop
http://www.Stedman’s Abbreviations &Acronyms Pocket (Recommended)
Distribution of Out-Of-Class Time
Out-of-Class Assignments
Reading (textbook, slides)
Case studies (5)
Assignment (5)
Video (if you need more resources)
Estimated time
79
10
10
5-10
Lecture/Date Topic
Class 1
Unit I – Nursing
8/25/2023
management of the
Client/Family with altered
cell growth: Disease,
treatment, complications.
Management of Patients
with Oncologic Disorders
Palliative and End-of-Life
Care
Class 2
Unit I - Nursing
9/1/2023
management of clients with
selected cancers: blood,
skin, bone, blood
transfusions
Reading Assignment
Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 12, pgs. 301-360
Ch. 13, pgs. 367-389
Class 3
9/8/2023
Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 51. Pgs. 1695-1705
Ch. 52. Pgs. 1708-1739
Ch. 53. Pgs 1755-1777
Writing assignment #1 nurse achieve
assignments)
Unit I - Nursing
management of the
Client/Family with altered
cell growth: Disease,
treatment, complications.
Nursing management of
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Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 30, pgs. 950-980
Ch. 56, pgs. 1851-1859
Ch. 36, pgs. 1145-1147
Ch. 28. Pgs. 897-906
clients with selected
cancers: Women’s
Reproductive cancer, Men’s
reproductive cancer.
Week 4 - Unit
1 Exam
Friday 9/22/2023
Please arrive NO LATER than time 8:15
am in Uniform with STUDENT ID
Time may be subjected to change based on
availability.
*Lecture after exam
Class 4
09/22/2023
Class 5
9/29/2023
Class 6
10/6/2022
Unit II - Nursing
management of Clients
with complex alterations in
the need for nutrition and
elimination. Selected
gastrointestinal problems:
Oral and Esophageal
disorders, Barrett’s
Esophagus, Gastric and
Duodenal disorders,
perforation.
TEF, EA,
Malrotation/Volvulus,
Malabsorption
Unit II - Nursing
management of Clients
with complex alterations in
the need for nutrition and
elimination. Selected
gastrointestinal problems:
Enteral/Parenteral
Nutrition,
Intestinal and Rectal
disorders, Polyps, Bowel
Obstruction
Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 39. pgs. 1252- 1261
Ch. 40, pgs. 1266-1283
Ch. 41, pgs. 1295-1297
PowerPoint lecture.
Unit II - Nursing
management of Clients
with complex alterations in
the need for nutrition and
elimination. Selected
Hepatic and Biliary
Disorders: Acute Hepatitis,
Liver cancer, Acute
Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 43, pgs. 1384-1413j
Ch. 44, pgs. 1429-1442
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Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 41, pgs. 1297- 1336
Writing assignment #2 nurse achieve
assignments)
Pancreatitis, Pancreatic
cancer
Week 7 - Unit
2 Exam
10/13/2023
Class 7
10/13/2023
Class 8
10/20/2023
Class 9
10/27/2023
Class 10
11/03/2023
Please arrive NO LATER THAN 8:15am
in Uniform with STUDENT ID
(Time may be subjected to change based
on availability)
*Lecture after the exam
Unit III - Caring for Clients
with complex alterations in
the need for oxygen.
Respiratory Care
modalities, selected Upper
Respiratory Tract
disorders, SIDS
Unit III - Nursing
Management of Clients
with complex alterations in
the need for oxygen.
Selected Lower Respiratory
Tract disorders:
Atelectasis, SARS Covid 19,
Pleural conditions, ARDS,
Vent management,
Ventilator associated
Pneumonia (VAP) Lung Ca,
Chest Trauma, Pulmonary
Embolism
Smoke inhalation,
respiratory failure
Unit III - Caring for and
Nursing Management of
Clients with Cardiac
Rhythm disturbances:
Sinus, Atrial, Ventricular,
Heart Block, Pacemakers,
ICD
Unit III - Caring for Clients
with selected Cardiac and
Systemic disorders:
Cardiomyopathy, Shock
and Multiple Organ
Dysfunction (MODS)
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Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 18, pgs. 494-515
Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 19, pgs. 526-597
Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 21, pgs. 650-719
Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 23, pgs. 726-813
Writing assignment #3 nurse achieve
assignments)
The child with
Cardiovascular
dysfunction:
Week 11 Unit 3 Exam 11/10/2023
G600
Please arrive NO LATER THAN 8:15am
in Uniform with STUDENT ID
(Time may be subjected to change based
on availability)
*Lecture after exam
Class 11
11/10/2023
Unit IV - Caring for
Clients/Families with
Neurologic Alterations:
Altered LOC, Increased ICP,
Hydrocephalus, Meningitis,
Rabies
Unit IV - Nursing
management of Clients
with: Head Injury, Spinal
Cord Injury, Brain and
Spinal Cord Tumors
Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 60, pgs. 1992-2004
Ch. 64, pgs. 2088-2094
Class 1312/01/2023
Unit V – Caring for Clients
with Infectious Diseases.
Emergency Nursing,
Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 66, pgs. 2171-2176
Ch. 67, pgs. 2179- 2192
Ch. 68, pgs. 2218- 2237
Class 1412/8/2023
Terrorism, Mass Casualty,
and Disaster Nursing.
Class 12
11/17/2023
Final Exam
12/15/2023
TEACHING/LEARNING METHODS:
1. Audio-Visual Aides – videos /Internet Websites
2. College Laboratory
3. Lecture/Discussion
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Brunner, et. Al (15th ed):
Ch. 63, pgs. 2055-2081
Ch. 65, pgs. 2112-2121
Community service
Writing assignment #4 nurse achieve
Assignment)
Due 11/21/2023 by 11:59 pm
Time: 0815 am
May be subjected to change based on
availability G600
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
Nursing Case Study
PowerPoint presentations
Pre/Post Clinical Conference
Role playing
Simulation at New York Simulation Center (NYSIM)
Storytelling
Student Presentations – Narrative Reflection Assignment (Clinical)
Student-Client Interactions
Tutorials – Nurse Achieve, Lippincott’s online The Point that accompanies text, www.Tutor.com, tutoring
offered by the nursing department.
13. Weekly Physical Assessment Worksheets and APIE Assignments (See Additional Handouts)
 Nursing Software Programs
CLINICAL AGENCIES: Coney Island Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital, Woodhull and Maimonides Medical Center,
Bellevue Medical Center.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Any student with a documented disability or history of disability services seeking academic adjustments and/or
reasonable accommodations will need to contact The Center for Student Accessibility and meet with staff to
establish your adjustments and reasonable accommodations. The Center for Student Accessibility is located in room
A-237 and the phone number is 718-260 -5143.
Professional Communication
Nursing students are expected to conduct themselves professionally, ethically and with integrity while
communicating with professors, staff, and fellow students in all electronic, oral, visual, and written forms of
communication and adhere to the following:
Email Address: Students are required to use their City Tech email address for all electronic communication
related to their studies at City Tech or during any off-campus clinical assignment.
Email Etiquette: Students shall follow basic rules of email etiquette, such as (a) including a clear and direct
subject line, (b) being brief, concise, and clear in the body of the email, and (c) obeying standard rules of
grammar and style; and avoid being overly familiar. When writing to a professor or senior administrative
official at the college, students must include their name, course and section number, and follow the basic
rules of email etiquette. Language should always be professional and respectful. If a student has a concern,
such as with exams or grades, the students must make an appointment to meet with the professor. This
meeting is required to be a calm and respectful interaction, or it can be terminated at the discretion of the
professor.
Diversity & Inclusion
We all come to this course with differing experiences and viewpoints, which means that we have so much to
learn from each other! In order to get the most out of this opportunity, it is important that we don’t shy
away from differences. Rather, we should show respect for differences by seeking to understand, asking
questions, clarifying our understanding, and/or respectfully explaining our own perspective. This way,
everybody comes away with new perspectives on the issue and respecting others with different values or
beliefs.
Students will adhere to the college classroom safety guideline while on Campus
NEW YORK CITY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY POLICY ON ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Students and all others who work with information, ideas, texts, images, music, inventions, and other intellectual
property owe their audience and sources accuracy and honesty in using, crediting, and citing sources. As a
community of intellectual and professional workers, the College recognizes its responsibility for providing
instruction in information literacy and academic integrity, offering models of good practice, and responding
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vigilantly and appropriately to infractions of academic integrity. Accordingly, academic dishonesty is prohibited in
The City University of New York and at New York City College of Technology and is punishable by penalties,
including failing grades, suspension, and expulsion. The complete text of the College policy on Academic Integrity
may be found in the catalog.
A grade of “C” is the minimum passing grade for Nursing (NUR) courses. Students must repeat
any nursing courses in which they receive a “D” or “F” in the theory component and/or an
unsatisfactory grade in the clinical component (subject to the limits on repetition of NUR courses
listed above).
Student Absence during an Examination
Students must make every effort to be present for all exams. In the event of an absence from
an examination, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the corresponding course
faculty prior to the exam. Notification must be made via a call to the Department of Nursing as
well as to the corresponding faculty’s NYCCT email address. A determination will then be made
whether a makeup examination is warranted. Makeup examinations will be granted ONLY in
cases of documented accident or illness, or documented family accident, death, or medical
emergency. The student will be charged the college fee of $25.00 for each makeup examination,
which is payable to the Bursar prior to the scheduled makeup examination. The student should
anticipate taking an alternate examination, not the original examination. Progression on to the
next examination cannot occur until a missed makeup examination is completed. Makeup
examinations must be completed as soon as possible and prior to the next scheduled unit
examination. Five (5) points will be deducted for unit examinations and ten (10) points will be
deducted for the Final examination at the professor’s discretion. A grade of zero (0) will be
assigned for any missed makeup examination not taken at the scheduled time. Students are
allowed one makeup exam per semester.
Student Lateness for an Examination
Any student who is late for an examination will be required to complete the examination in
the remaining examination period. The course faculty will determine exceptions.
Cheating/Plagiarism/Unfair Advantage
The Department of Nursing at New York City College of Technology views cheating,
plagiarism, and gaining unfair advantage through access to any examination content as serious
offenses. Students suspected of cheating, plagiarizing or gaining unfair advantage may receive a
zero for the assignment or examination and will be subject to further disciplinary action by the
College. For more information refer to the New York City College of Technology Policy on
Academic Integrity.
CHEATING:
Students who violate the academic integrity policy or allow another student to look at their answer
sheets will be dismissed from the Department of Nursing.
Progression in Nursing
Once the student is admitted to NUR courses, the following policies will be in effect.
a. A minimum grade of “C” in each course designated with the prefix NUR (NUR 1010,
NUR 1030, NUR 1110, NUR 1130, NUR 2110, NUR 2130, NUR 2210, NUR 2230) and
BIO (BIO 2312, BIO 3302) is required.
b. Requirements for Passing Each Nursing Course
*A grade of satisfactory “S” in the clinical component.
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*Completion of the Nurse Achieve and Textbook online resources (video, practice
questions) or the equivalent.
c. Prior to the first clinical experience each semester, students must demonstrate
competency in Med-Math to be certified as safe to administer medications in the clinical
area.
d. For students repeating NUR 1030, 10% of allocated seats will be given to repeaters.
Priority selection will be based on course numerical grade achieved in NUR 1030.
e. The student may repeat only two nursing courses with a clinical component (NUR 1030,
NUR 1110, NUR 1130, NUR 2110, NUR 2130, NUR 2210, NUR 2230). A committee of
nursing faculty will review requests for waiver of this policy.
f.
NUR courses must be passed on the second registration.
g. On the second registration attempt for a clinical nursing course, the student will be
considered for registration based on space availability. Priority selection will be based on
course numerical grade achieved in the course being repeated.
h. NUR 2210 and NUR 2230 students are required to participate in the NCLEX-RN
Advisement Program, which includes the Kaplan NCLEX Prep Program.
i. Students are expected to adhere to policies as outlined in the NYCCT Catalog, the
NYCCT Student Handbook and the Department of Nursing Student Handbook.
STUDENT UNIFORMS:
The following is unique to the Nursing Program. It is mandatory that all nursing students comply with all components
of this policy. Failure to adhere to this policy may result in the student being sent home from the Clinical
Laboratory and given an absence for the day.
Full student uniform is required at all times in the Clinical Laboratory unless otherwise specified by the instructor. Clinical
scrubs are required for all on site college laboratory experiences.
A.
Students are expected to wear clean scrub uniform to each clinical/college laboratory experience and all exams.
B.
Shoes: Clean regulation white shoes are required and shall be worn in good repair. No sneakers or clogs are
allowed.
C.
Emblem and I.D.:
1.
2.
D.
Equipment:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
E.
Regulation school emblem should be centered and worn on the left sleeve. The uniform company will
provide this on each uniform ordered.
College I.D. must be worn above the waist at all times while in the clinical setting.
Pen light
Stethoscope.
Wristwatch with second hand.
Pen and a small notebook.
Bandage scissors should be carried in pocket of uniform.
Jewelry: The only jewelry permitted with uniform is as follows:
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1.
2.
F.
One band ring per hand. No raised stone rings.
Small button earrings for one pair of pierced ears only.
Nail Care:
1.
2.
3.
Nail length should be of conservative nature (not greater than ¼ inch from end of finger).
NO artificial nails or gels are allowed (to comply with policies of health care institutions).
Nails should be clean without chipping polish
G
Make-up: Make up shall be conservative in nature. All body tattoos should not be visible when student is in
clinical uniform.
H.
Hair Care: The hair should be worn above the uniform collar. No ornaments are allowed in the hair.
I.
Uniform Jacket: Plain white uniform jacket may be worn; however, it may not be worn while administering
client care.
J.
Exception to Uniform Policy:
Modified headpieces may be worn for students with religious requirements/preferences
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