Chabot College Nursing Program
tudent Handbook
Class 2014 – 2016
Chabot College Nursing Program
25555 Hesperian Blvd Room 2273
Hayward, California 94545
Website: www.ChabotCollege.edu/nurs
510.723.6896
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WELCOME TO THE CHABOT COLLEGE NURSING PROGRAM
Dear Student,
Welcome to the Chabot College Associate Degree Nursing Program.
The information in this handbook is designed to help orient and clarify the policies and procedures of
the Nursing Program during your enrollment as a nursing student. The Chabot College Nursing
Program enjoys an enviable reputation as a high quality program. Our graduates have demonstrated
success on the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN) with a pass
rate of 96-100% over the past five years. Some courses are telecast in the interactive
videoconferencing mode and we are actively utilizing a “state of the art” simulation laboratory.
This Handbook and your course syllabi outlines our expectations and your responsibilities for your
education as you progress through the nursing curriculum. The material contained herein is drawn
from a number of official sources such as the California Education Code, the Chabot College Catalog,
the California Board of Registered Nursing Rules and Regulations, Federal Regulations and Chabot-Las
Positas District policies.
The nursing faculty believes that all registered nursing programs, including ours, are academically and
physically rigorous. The program requires that you be responsible for your own learning. Nursing
faculty members serve as your resource and share your goal of successful completion of the Nursing
Program. You will need to use the library, practice in the Skills Laboratory (located in Building 3100
and for the extended campus at the Mertes-Feit Educational Center in Livermore, and receive
clinical experiences in area hospitals and selected other community health care agencies to meet the
objectives of the program. We recommend reviewing test-taking and study skills information before
starting the Nursing Program.
The Nursing Program faculty is also available to you for academic advising concerning your career
goals. College counselors are prepared to assist you in correctly programming your various General
Education courses.
With the demands of the program, clinical commitments need to take precedence over outside
employment requirements. Where there is conflict, a student may be requested to reduce or
eliminate those conflicting demands during the college academic year.
We look forward to participating with you in your preparation for a successful and productive nursing
career.
Chabot Nursing Program Faculty
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Chabot College
Nursing Program
Student Handbook
Class 2014-2016
Chabot College Nursing Program
25555 Hesperian Blvd Room 2273
Hayward, California 94545
Website: www.ChabotCollege.edu/nurs
510.723.6896 Office 510.723.7298 Fax
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome from Nursing Faculty………………………………
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SECTION ONE - NURSING PROGRAM FRAMEWORK
Program Vision and Philosophy………………………………………
Program Objectives………………………………………………………
Patient's Bill of Rights…………………………………………………
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SECTION TWO CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Curriculum:
Nursing Program Course (Generic RN) …………………………
Background Check and Drug Screen Policy……………………..
LVN-Program Degree ….................................................
LVN-RN 30 Unit Option…………………………………………………
Advanced Standing………………………………………………………
Special Notes Curriculum Progression ………………………….
Nursing Courses Not Taken at Chabot College…………………
Additional units ………………………………………………………….
Program Requirements:
Physical Examinations………………………………………………..…
Immunizations Requirements…..……………………………………
Health/Auto Insurance …………………………………………………
Policies:
Policy on Student Injury………………………………………………
Policy for Occupational Exposure……………………………………
Policy for Caring for Patients………………………………………….
Policy on Student Sign-up for Group Study..……………………
Cell Phone Policy …………………………………………………………
Malpractice/Liability Insurance ……………………………………
CPR Certification (American Heart Association)…..…………
Uniform requirements ………………………………………………….
ATI Testing Service ……………………………………………………..
Skills Lab Policy……………………………………………………………
Injections/IV Therapy in Skills Lab ………………………………..
Medication/Calculation Test. …………………………………………
Medication Check-off ……………………………………………………
Special Health Problems ………………….
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SECTION THREE - PROGRAM STANDARDS AND STUDENT DUE PROCESS
Program Policy ……………………………………………………………
Priority Commitment ……………………………………………………
Standards:
Academic Standards …………………………………………………….
Clinical Experience Standards……………………………………….
Student Grievance Policy…………………………………………….
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SECTION THREE CONTINUED
Standards of Punctuality and Attendance………………………
Behavior Standards ……………………………………………………..
Progression and Promotion …………………………………………..
Assignment to Advanced 2nd, 3rd and 4th Semesters ………
Statement of Due Process- Definitions of Due Process ……
Procedure for Due Process Notification ………………………….
Immediate Dismissal (Grounds for)………………………………
Academic Honesty (Cheating)………………………………………
Re-Entry Policy and Procedures …………………………………
Advanced Standing Ranking………………………………………….
Clinical Examination for Advanced Standing …..
Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) exams. ………………
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SECTION FOUR - OTHER INFORMATION
Skills Laboratory …………………………………………………………
Support Services …………………………………………………………
Financial Aid/Employment ……………………………………………
Student Participation ……………………………………………………
Estimated Expenses ……………………………………………………
Student Data Change of Address/Phone/Name………………
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APPENDIXES
APPENDIX A: Social Networking Policy……………………………………………………………………….
APPENDIX B: Statement of Due Process Form ……………………………………………………………
APPENDIX C: Assistance Referral Form ……………………………………………………………………
APPENDIX D: Clinical Simulation Experience Program General Guidelines …………………..
APPENDIX E: Promotion to 2nd year level status ………………………………………………………
APPENDIX F: Pinning Guideline………………………………………………………………………………….
APPENDIX G: N55 Release Authorization for Injections …..…………………………………….
APPENDIX H: Simulation Lab Confidentiality Agreement...…………………………………………
APPENDIX I: APA Citation Handout 6th Editions (Bibliography format) ……….…………………
APPENDIX J: BRN Background Checks for Student Clinical Placement……………………………
APPENDIX K: BRN TILE 16 1443.5 – Standards of Competent Performance…………………..
APPENDIX L: Fall 2014- Spring 2015 Textbooks List……………………………………….…………..
APPENDIX M: Student Nursing Association (SNA) By-Laws
APPENDIX N: Certificate of Student Understanding and Agreement…………………………
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NURSING
PROGRAM
FRAMEWORK
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Program Vision
The vision of Chabot College is to provide educational excellence and life-long learning. The
Nursing Program is one of the comprehensive ranges of educational programs and services
designed to meet the needs of the diverse community. It is recognized by the employing health
care agencies in the nearby geographic area as a valuable entity in providing well-prepared
graduates for entry-level staff nurses. It is our hope that the student continues their education
endeavors by pursing a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
Nursing Program Philosophy
The philosophy of the Nursing Program is consistent with the mission statement and philosophy
of the college and the Roy Adaptation Model. Chabot College places emphasis upon providing a
rich learning environment where critical analysis and independent thinking are fostered.
Students are expected to take an active role in their own learning. The college supports
sensitivity to individual differences in learning styles utilizing both traditional and non-traditional
methods of learning as well as respect for diverse cultures represented in the student body.
The concept of a community-centered institution that recognizes and endeavors to provide a
framework of educational excellence has a particular significance for the Nursing Program.
Nursing education is a lifelong process that begins with a progressive course of learning activities
which are designed to teach nursing practice competencies, based on clinical practice standards.
The desired outcome of this process is to prepare a safe and competent entry-level nurse who is
accountable for clinical decisions, nursing actions, and professional behaviors. Within this
context, the curriculum in nursing and the process of teaching and learning essential to its
implementation is based on the following premises.
We believe that…..
1. Each person is a biopsychosocial being with the ability and capacity to adapt to change.
2. Every person has the right to receive compassionate, competent, individualized nursing
care regardless of the circumstances of their illness.
3. The essence of nursing practice may evoke responses in the care giver necessitating the
use of supportive systems to promote healthy coping.
4. The protection of human and legal rights of patients forms the basis for the role of
advocacy in patient care.
5. The health status of each person is dynamic and directly related to his/her capacity to
adapt to changes in the internal and external environment. Nursing can enhance healthy
adaptation through direct intervention, education, environmental awareness, and
preventive health practices.
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6. Health and illness are not mutually exclusive; health is a dynamic state of being that
moves back and forth across a continuum.
7. The perception of health is uniquely individual; nursing is a variable which facilitates
client identification of their health status and the promotion of individual adaptation.
8. There is a special core of nursing knowledge that is adaptable to society's needs
throughout the life cycle, across diverse populations, and within a variety of clinical
settings.
9. Critical thinking within the nursing process involves understanding and integration of the
scientific bases (physical, biological, and behavioral) in order to meet the client's health
needs.
10. Effective verbal and written communication skills form the basis for utilization of the
nursing process, patient teaching, leadership development and professional growth.
11. Each person possesses a system of values, beliefs, and health practices, influenced by
their own culture. The nurse acknowledges these differences and incorporates them into
the plan of care.
12. Nursing students, as adult learners, vary in experiences, values, cultural beliefs, learning
styles, goals, and potential for growth. These student variables are recognized through
the implementation of:
a. Utilization of and referral to resources and programs that help students develop
their potential;
b. Active encouragement in transferring to a state university to obtain a Bachelor of
Science degree in nursing. (See the ADN to BSN Roadmap tab on our webpage).
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Program Objectives
The program in nursing at Chabot College is designed to prepare an entry-level staff nurse able
to provide direct client-centered care in accordance with the California Nursing Practice Act and
the American Nurse Association (ANA) Code of Ethics. The program’s conceptual framework is
based on Roy’s Adaptation Model. The framework is integrated in the core curriculum by
applying and including the nursing program’s philosophy as a foundation for development of
course objectives beginning with the initial courses and continuing through the completion of the
final course in the program. The terminal objectives reflect the incorporation of the philosophy.
And meet all “Standards of Competent Performs” 1443.5 BRN Title16, Appendix K.
Link: http://www.rn.ca.gov/regulations/title16.shtml#1443.5
Upon completion of the nursing program, the Chabot College nursing graduate will:
1. Incorporate the core of knowledge unique to the nursing profession in the delivery of
health care in acute, chronic, or community health settings;
2. Utilize the nursing process to provide care for clients, families and significant others with
diverse health needs and practices;
3. Apply current relevant knowledge from natural and behavioral sciences and alternative
therapies in the provision of health care;
4. Respond to the demands of rapidly changing information technology by incorporating
informatics in health care delivery and utilizing the internet for research;
5. Employ principles of therapeutic communication to facilitate and maintain effective
verbal, written, and group interaction;
6. Apply appropriate teaching-learning principles in the incorporation of activities designed
to assist the adaptation of the client and family across the health-illness continuum;
7. Use critical thinking skills in decisions related to managing care for groups of clients;
8. Utilize evidence-based practice in the provision of nursing care;
9. Apply the principles of Quality, Safety, and Education in Nursing (QSEN) in health care
delivery;
10. Practice within the profession’s ethical and legal framework;
11. Recognize the need for accountability in the practice of nursing utilizing the principles of
professionalism and ethics;
12. Act as the client’s advocate by initiating action to provide the opportunity to make
informed decisions about health care;
13. Respond to the unique health needs of the culturally diverse client across the life span.
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Patient’s Bill Of Rights
Students of the Chabot College Nursing Program are expected to uphold the Patients
Bill or Rights at all times.
These are the patient rights:
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the right to be informed about the care you will receive.
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the right to get information about your care in your language.
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the right to make decisions about your care, including refusing care.
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the right to know the names of the caregivers who treat you.
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the right to safe care.
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the right to have your pain treated.
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the right to know when something goes wrong with your care.
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the right to get an up-to-date list of all of your current medicines.
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the right to be listened to.
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the right to be treated with courtesy and respect.
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the right to ask for written information about all of your rights as a
patient.
http://www.jointcommission.org/assets/1/18/Speakup_Rights.pdf
accessed on 6/19/2013
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CURRICULUM
AND
PROGRAM
REQUIREMENTS
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Nursing Program Courses (Generic RN)
The program in nursing is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Completion of this program qualifies the student to take the National Council Licensing
Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).
NURSING – CHABOT COLLEGE____________________________________UNITS __
FRESHMAN YEAR
Fall
Spring
Nursing 55 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice
8.5
Nursing 56 Essentials of Nursing Care Related to Human Growth and
0.5
Development
Nursing 58 Nursing Care for Patients with Infectious Disease
1.0
Nursing 59* Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family
8.5
Nursing 61 Clinical Nutrition
1.5
Nursing 69 Gerontological Nursing
1.0
Nursing 75 Fluids and Electrolytes
1.0
Nursing 88 Pathophysiology
3.0
Nursing 88L Physical Assessment
1.0
Before
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Nursing
Nursing
Nursing
Nursing
Nursing
T
60A*
60B
60C
64
73
Adult Health I
Adult Health II
Adult Health III
Pharmacology for Professional Nurses
Intravenous Therapy
Fall
8.5
Spring
6.0
3.5
2.5
1.0
Total Nursing Program Units
47.5
Total Units for Licensure
71.5 to 74.5
Total Units for Graduation per BRN approved Curriculum including
general education and prerequisites courses**
81.5 to 89.5
*offered each semester
** Pre-requisite science courses may be 4-5 units with a lab depending on where the courses
were completed
Student Responsibility: It is the student’s responsibility to meet with a counselor as necessary to
ensure they meet graduation requirements.
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Special Nursing Application Required
Prerequisites for Fall 2014 admission to this program include:
(1) completion of special application;
(2) completion of Anatomy 1, Physiology 1 and Microbiology 1 (all sciences must have a laboratory
component).
(3) Other Required Courses for Admission to the Program:
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Sociology 1

Psychology 1
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Communication 1,10, or 30

English 1A
For other requirements for the AA or Arts Degree see the Chabot College Catalog.
It is strongly recommended that the students take an approved Critical Thinking and Statistics class
that will transfer to the CSU for the BSN degree.
See the Merit Based Criteria Worksheet on the nursing program website at
http://www.chabotcollege.edu/nurs/
Fall 2014 admission to the program will allow maximum of one “C” in only one of the three science
pre-requisites. Selection of students is made from among all eligible candidates and is limited to the
number of spaces available in the program. All pre-requisites must be completed before applying to
the nursing program. Students will be selected in ranked order.
Advanced standing status may be granted to students who have previously completed any portion of
the defined nursing curriculum or its equivalent as determined by the Nursing Program Director.
GRADUATES OF THIS PROGRAM RECEIVE AN ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE IN NURSING,
AND ARE ELIGIBLE TO TAKE THE NATIONAL COUNCIL LICENSING EXAMINATION
(NCLEX-RN).
Note: The Board of Registered Nursing requirements override the Chabot College
requirements for graduation as stated in the Chabot College Catalog.
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Background Check and Drug Screen Policy
Students who are admitted to the Chabot College Nursing Program must submit to a urine drug
screen and Background check.
The Policies of the Background check are consistent with the Board of Registered Nursing Policy
Number EDP-1-33. See Appendix J.
If you have been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony, or an infraction involving drugs or
alcohol, it is possible you will be denied placement in one or more hospitals that are used for
clinical experience and the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) may not grant you a license.
If any single hospital denies placement of a student due to a finding in the background check
the student will not be allowed admission to the nursing program.
Chabot College is required to secure background checks on all students entering clinical
sites. We will review the following for each student.
1.
Social Security Number Trace
2.
Felony/misdemeanor Criminal Conviction Search
3.
Combined OIG.GSA Exclude parties/Debarment List Search
4.
A pre-placement drug screen
In the event that your Background Check reveals some issue you will need to demonstrate to
the satisfaction of the BRN that the behavior for which you were convicted is no longer a
problem. Please contact the BRN or review the California Nurse Practice Act - Section 480 at
www.rn.ca.gov. It is best to have a 'clean' background. If possible, it is recommended the
individual student take steps to expunge convictions from their records prior to a background
check.
1. Who will perform the search?
The Background check will be performed by:
Certified Background www.CertifiedBackground.com
1845 Sir Tyler Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405
Student Services 888-666-7788.
2. Who will pay for the process?
The prospective student is responsible for payment of the background check and drug
screen.
3. Where and by whom the results will be maintained and protected (student
confidentiality)?
The student records are maintained in a confidential file in the Program Director’s office.
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4. What criteria will be used to exclude a student from a particular clinical
placement?
If the background check reveals a misdemeanor, felony or infraction involving drugs or
alcohol, in the student history, the Nursing Program Director will contact each clinical
site’s administration and inquire if this student with the identified background would be
allowed to complete their clinical assignment in this facility. If any clinical site refuses a
student due to this background the student may not enroll in the nursing program.
Should a student be convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or an infraction
regarding drugs or alcohol while in the nursing program, the student may not
be allowed to progress in the nursing program.
5. What alternatives if any will be available in the event a student is denied a
clinical placement?
The program has limited options for student placement. If any clinical facility refuses the
student, she/he may not be admitted into the program.
Drug Screen
Students are required to have 'clear' drug screen prior to program admittance. Students are
held to the same standard as candidates for employment at health care facilities in regards
to drug screens and background checks. In the event that a student does not pass a drug
screening or background check, the student may not be admitted to the Nursing Program if
ANY health care facility used by the Program for clinical experiences would not allow a new
employee to be hired or student to be placed in that facility for that violation/history.
Positive results of any non-prescription drug may result in non-admission into the
program.
Drug testing will be performed using a 10 panel, urine-based test performed at SMAHSA
certified laboratories. An adulteration test will be performed as well. All drug tests will be
sent to a medical review officer (MRO). Every individual that has a non-negative or dilute
laboratory result will have an opportunity to speak with an MRO before a report is made to
client.
In the event of a dilute lab result, the student will be allowed one more opportunity to repeat
this test at their expense. Should the second specimen be dilute the student will be denied
admission into the nursing program.
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LVN- RN - Registered Nursing Program for Licensed Vocational Nurses
Who Seek an Associate Arts Degree in Nursing
Chabot College offers a step-up program to assist Licensed Vocational Nurses to
achieve eligibility to sit the registered nursing licensing examination (NCLEX).
This program meets the requirements of Section 2736.6 of the Nurse Practice Act
and Section 1429 of the Regulations. (2014 Edition)
Open only to Licensed Vocational Nurses holding a current California license as a
L.V.N.
COURSES
UNITS
Prerequisites:
Anatomy 1
4-5
Microbiology
4-5
Physiology 1
4-5
English 1A
3
Fall
Spring
Nursing 70 (Nursing Theory: LVN-RN
1.5
Transition)
Nursing 70L Lab
0.5
Nursing 84 Prescriptive Clinical Skills Nursing Practice
0.5
Nursing 88 (Pathophysiology)
Nursing 88L (Physical Assessment)
3
1.0
The above courses must be completed with a "C" or better before clinical validation
or admission to the Nursing Program.
CLINICAL SEQUENCE
Fall
Spring
Nursing
Nursing
Nursing
Nursing
Nursing
53 (Mental Health Nursing) (or Adult Health I )
60B (Adult Health II)
60C (Adult Health III)
69 (Gerontological Nursing)
73 IV Therapy (if not certified)
4 ( or 8.5)
6
3.5
1
1
Prerequisites for admission to the program include:
(1) Completion of special application;
(2) Validation of previous nursing knowledge is required for
counseling/assessment purposes.
LVN’s are given the option of taking entire Adult Health I course which includes
Medical Surgical and Mental Health Nursing or N53 with the Mental Health portion
only. It is highly recommended the student enroll in Adult Health I to prepare for
the rigors of Adult Health II and III which are offered in Spring semester.
For the A.A. degree in Nursing, general education requirements and
specific requirements in Psychology, Sociology, Communication,
Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, and English must also be completed.
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LVN Pathway for 30-Unit option:
LVNs that enter into the second year of the Nursing Program may opt for one of
the three following: AA in Nursing, Non-Degree Option, or 30-Unit option. The 30unit option is offered and accepted only in the state of California. Graduates of any
of these options are eligible to take the National Council Licensing Examination
(NCLEX) for Registered Nursing. However, unlike the AA graduate, whose eligibility
to practice as a registered nurse is recognized by a process called “endorsement,”
in all the United States, the licenses of graduates who choose the non-degree or
30-Unit Option may not be recognized in other states. Please see the Nursing
Program Director regarding these options.
Coursework:
Microbiology with lab Minimum 4
4
units
Physiology with lab Minimum 4 units
4
Nursing 70 (Nursing Theory: LVN-RN Transition)
1.5
Nursing 84 Prescriptive Clinical Skills Nursing Practice
0.5
Nursing 88 (Pathophysiology)
Nursing 88L (Physical Assessment)
Nursing 53 (Mental Health Nursing)
Nursing 60B (Adult Health II)
Nursing 60C (Adult Health III)
Nursing 69 (Gerontology Nursing)
Total number of units
3
1.0
4
6
3.5
1
28.5
Advanced Standing Status
Advanced standing status is granted to students who have previously completed any
portion of the defined nursing curriculum or its equivalent as determined the Nursing
Program Director. (Please see Re-Entry Policy and Procedures for details)
Advanced Standing students must enter the program within two years of their original
application. This application cannot be rescinded; all testing cycles are over the two year
period. Skills tests as described in the Advanced Standing Guidebook are valid for six
months. The student must schedule and pass these exams within those six months prior the
hospital exam. Student must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider
CPR certification to take the hospital exam.
Note: The Board of Registered Nursing requirements overrides the
Chabot College requirements for graduation as stated in the Chabot
College catalogue.
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Advanced Standing Order of Program Acceptance 1 – 5
Admission is based on space availability and will be ranked according to the
following:
1. Waitlist from previous semester – Student must have completed all ATI testing, all skills
testing and all nursing program classes. Students who have been waitlisted from the previous
semester will have to repeat all skills testing, as these tests are only valid for 6 months.
Students who are seeking Spring Program Admission must have basic skills and ATI testing
completed by November 15th; Final Skills exam by December 15th. If space is limited, students
will be ranked by November 15th. In December the list will be evaluated to determine if standards
have been met and re-ranked if necessary.
Students who are seeking Fall Program Admission must have basic skills and all ATI testing
completed by April 1st; Final skills exam by May 15. Incoming students will be evaluated January of
each year to set ranking and again on April 15th of each year to determine if standards have been met
and re-ranked if necessary.
2. Re-admission Chabot program students that left the program for issues other than failing
academic standing.
a. Will be ranked by GPA from nursing program course grades only.
3. Entry Level LVN Students completed N70 and N70L and basic skills by April 1st, final
skills exam by May 1st.
a. TEAS Score
b. GPA from N70 and N70L
c. Completion of ATI testing on first attempt or second attempt.
d. GPA for N88 and N88L and N82, N81 if taken.
4. Re-admission Chabot program students who withdrew due to failing academic
performance will be readmitted using GPA based on nursing program course grades only.
a. Student will be ranked by GPA from program course grades only.
b. “Ties” may be broken with skills exam scores and /or TEAS scores.
5. LVN Non-Degree Students and LVN Students (30 Unit Option) must complete N70 and
N70L, basic skills by May 1st.
Students applying to Chabot College's Nursing Program on an advanced standing basis (with
the exception of those who are eligible for placement in Nursing 55) shall be required to
validate clinical competence commensurate with placement in the program through a clinical
examination. Advanced Standing students must be enrolled in N84 (Prescriptive Clinical
Skills) at the beginning of the semester prior to admission in order to practice and take skills
exams. A booklet detailing specifics of this Chabot process (Advanced Standing Clinical
Performance Guidelines) is available through the Nursing 84 Blackboard site. Students should
contact skills the lab coordinator at (510) 723-6953 to review Nursing 84 orientation dates
and times.
The clinical examination consists of:
a. "Math for Medications" written test which must be passed with a score of 90% or
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better maximum of 3 attempts;
b. HIPPA/Standard Precautions validated yearly by Health Stream Modules;
c. Therapeutic communications in a written examination passed with a score of
90%, maximum of 3 attempts;
d. Skills Exam: a three (3) hour skills lab exam which must be passed with a score
of 80%, maximum of 2 attempts.
Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) Tests for Advanced Standing Students
The purpose of the testing package is to validate minimal theoretical core information and a
minimal level of safe clinical behaviors considered by the nursing faculty to be pre-requisite
for the course or program level in which the advanced standing applicant is to be placed.
LVN’s will be required to take Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Care of Children, MaternalNewborn Nursing, and Pharmacology assessment exams. Students must pass all ATI exams
with a score of Level 2 or higher.
There will be a one-time fee for all exams. Approximate cost is $600 for the set of tests.
Access to materials will be E-Books. Testing is a proctored exam. Retesting will be included
in the initial costs. The cost is non-refundable.
Passing score for each exam is Level 2. If the student scores lower than Level 2, he/she will
be required to take two (2) remediation exams and score 100% on each before being
allowed to take the 2nd ATI and final exam. No more than two attempts may be made on
the ATI exams. Those who are not successful will have one (1) opportunity to take and pass
a theory only course [(N81 (Obstetrics), N82 (Pediactrics) and/or N64 (Pharmacology)].
Additional theory courses N70(Transition), N70L(Clinical Practice), N88(Pathophysiology) and
N88L(Health Assessment) are included in the one attempt policy as an advanced standing
student. Should a student not pass the theory–only course, he/she will not be eligible for
entry in the nursing program as an Advanced Standing Student. In this case, the student
may apply as a beginning, generic student.
Special Notes: Curriculum Progression
1. Courses with a nursing number are rarely offered in more than one semester of
each year, it is important that you seek guidance from a counselor and/or
Nursing Program Director in regard to programming matters.
2. You will receive a letter from the college’s evaluator by the middle of Fall
Semester each year advising you of coursework you will need to complete in
order to receive the A.A. Degree in Nursing from Chabot College. Please review it
and, if it is not correct, please make an appointment with a counselor. If you
have not received the letter by December 1, please contact the Nursing Program
Director. It is the ultimate responsibility of the student to be sure that all
required courses have been taken in correct sequence.
3. At the end of Spring Semester, first year of the nursing program, you will receive
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a “promotional notice” advising you of General Education courses you will need
to complete for the A.A. in Nursing. If there are errors in this promotional notice,
please make an appointment with a counselor, or contact the Nursing Program
Director.
4. Some courses in the nursing sequence may be assigned in late afternoon,
evening or weekend. You will be notified in advance of the actual dates/times.
Nursing Courses Not Taken at Chabot College
Once you have been admitted to the Chabot College Nursing Program, all courses must be taken
in the prescribed sequence. If this is the case, the following must occur:
1. The Course must be pre-approved by the instructor of record. Courses that have not
received prior approval will not be accepted.
2. You must complete and pass this course - Passing grade must be 73%. It will be
accepted as a 'program course'.
3. Once you have successfully completed the course (73%), transcripts must be submitted
to the program office before the first day of class. Course substitution form must also be
completed and official transcripts submitted to Admission and Records prior to the first
day of class.
4. You will need a letter/note from the instructor stating your final grade in percentage,
which must be a minimum score of 73%.
5. If you 'drop' the course prior to attending class (and receive a grade of “no grade of
record”) you must submit verification to the program office prior to the first day of class
in fall semester.
6. Students requesting substitution of any course must take and pass the corresponding ATI
exam (if available) with Level 2 or they must take the assigned course.
Challenge Policy
CHALLENGE (Credit by Examination) POLICY
Board of Registered Nursing Regulation: Every nursing program must have a policy
permitting the student who has equivalent experience to challenge the course.
Nursing Program Policy: Each nursing course will have a specifically developed method
by which the student who can substantiate previous job-related experience can
challenge the course. This is in accordance with the Board of Registered Nursing
requirements and Chabot College policy relating to credit by examination.
Guidelines:
1.
Challenge procedures are not an option to remediate failing grades from
previous nursing courses.
2.
Only students who can document substantial job-related clinical experience will
be permitted to challenge a course.
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Each challenge applicant's credentials will be individually evaluated by the
nursing faculty to determine eligibility for the challenge process. The faculty
reserves the right to deny the challenge process to any applicant and to require
the applicant to apply for the generic program at the appropriate level on a
space-available basis.
The nursing faculty has the sole authority to determine if the student has
successfully challenged a course. An instructor of record will be assigned to the
student, but the entire faculty may be involved in the ultimate determination of
the student's progress.
An individual may only have one attempt to challenge a particular course.
The challenge process may be initiated by obtaining and completing an
Application for Credit by Examination located in the Health, Kinesiology, Athletics
office. Upon completion, the form should be submitted to the Health,
Kinesiology, Athletics Division Dean for final approval.
The challenger's request will be considered for approval by the nursing faculty
at the next regularly scheduled nursing faculty meeting. The approval process
may take 3-4 weeks.
The student will be responsible for meeting with the instructor and mutually
agreeing for setting up the following:
a.
arranging the required instructor evaluation (if applicable) in the Skills
Laboratory;
b.
arranging to take the required theory examinations;
c.
arranging any necessary instructor conference;
d.
coordinating with the Instructor of Record for a clinical performance
examination if required.
If the student intends to challenge the Nursing Care/Childbearing course
(Nursing 59), then the student will need to pass the appropriate ATI Test with a
decision score of 50% or higher as well as follow the procedure to challenge that
course. If the student does not pass the ATI test, then the faculty will determine
the proper entry-level placement for the student on a space available basis.
Time frames for passing the ATI test will be determined on an individual basis,
subject to faculty discussion specific to each student.
All challenge work will be completed within four weeks from the date of
approval.
The successful challenge candidate will receive a "Credit" on the transcript; no
letter grade will be assigned for a challenged course. It is necessary to achieve
the equivalent of a grade of "C" or better to receive a "Credit." A "C" is based on
a standard of 70%.
Once the student receives credit for the course that has been approved for
challenge, s/he may petition the nursing faculty for advanced placement in the
Nursing Program on a space-available basis.
REQUIREMENTS
1.
All policies enumerated in the Chabot College Nursing Student Handbook apply
to the challenge student on an equal basis as to the other nursing students.
2.
Each student challenging a course must sign for the receipt of a Chabot College
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Nursing Student Handbook at the beginning of the challenge experience and
will be held accountable for the policies and guidelines enumerated therein.
The Handbook may be obtained from the Nursing Program Administrative
Assistant in the Nursing Program Office.
Since it may be necessary to schedule Skills Laboratory or hospital-based
evaluations for the challenge student, the student will be charged a fee for
this service. Every attempt will be made to place the student on notice of
his/her financial responsibilities at the outset of the challenge experience.
EXPECTATIONS
1.
The student challenging a course must demonstrate the same standard of
competence expected of the generic student enrolled in the course the
student is attempting to challenge.
2.
The student may reasonably be held accountable for every skill enumerated
in the Skills Laboratory component of the course he/she is challenging.
3.
If a challenge student encounters academic difficulty or exhibits
behavior of non-compliance, the nursing faculty reserves the right to dismiss
the student. The same probationary and dismissal policies will be applied to
the challenge student as are applied to all nursing students enrolled in the
Chabot College Nursing Program. (See Chabot College Nursing Student
Handbook.)
RECORDING THE COMPLETION OF THE CHALLENGE:
Documentation of the completion of the challenge will be placed in the student’s file
in the Nursing Program Office. The Office of Admissions and Records will be sent a
grade sheet indicating the grade of “CR” or “NC” as appropriate.
RECORD OF CHALLENGE COMPLETION
Name of student
Name of course challenged
Inclusive dates of challenge
*Evidence of challenge:
Results: Credit______
Instructor of Record
No Credit______ (*)
Signature
(*) Asterisk or ( ) indicates evidence of failure to achieve satisfactory performance.
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Additional Units
It is possible for students to earn additional units of credit by enrolling in Nursing 84. This
course allows nursing students to receive 0.5 to 1 unit of credit for each twenty-seven to
fifty-four hours spent in the nursing skills laboratory, engaging in special clinically-related
activities, such as practicing skills or viewing audio-visual materials beyond the basic
requirements of the program course in which you are enrolled.
Additional units may also be earned by tutoring other students.
The Peer Academic Tutoring Help or PATH (formerly The Tutorials Center) is a Learning
Connection Program at Chabot College. The PATH Center offers small group and one-on-on
peer tutoring in a wide variety of subjects. Each appointment is scheduled regularly for 50minutes..
PATH supports the Learning Connection's Peer-Led Team Learning and Learning Assistant
programs. The PLTL program allows peer tutors to work directly with instructors to support
their students in extra-class workshops. Learning assistants provide in-class learning support
for students whose instructors request it.
Program Requirements
Physical examinations, immunization records, background checks and drug
screening
In order to comply with requirements of The Joint Commission, area hospitals require that all
students who participate in clinical experiences show proof of recent physical examination,
immunizations, clearance for tuberculosis, background check and drug screening.
If paperwork is not submitted to the Nursing Program by August 1st the student will NOT be
eligible for admittance to the nursing program.
1. Each student, AFTER acceptance to the Nursing Program and BEFORE the first day of
the Fall semester in the nursing sequence, MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING AND
SUBMIT TO CERTIFIED BACKGROUND; meets the Hospital Council for Northern &
Central California standards (Appendix J). All of the forms for the physical examinations
etc. are posted on the nursing webpage.
a. a recent physical examination with a release with no limitations with
verification of health status by a physician or health care provider;
b. An immunization record, including a recent two-step tuberculin test. If the
tuberculin test is positive, students will need to complete a tuberculosis
questionnaire, completed and signed by a medical doctor or nurse
practitioner. This questionnaire will need to be accompanied by results of a
recent negative chest x-ray completed within the last year. In addition,
documented proof through a Titer Report of immunity of MMR, Hepatitis B,
Varicella Vaccine, a recent Hepatitis C exposure level and recent TDaP are
required.
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2. A repeat of the tuberculin test (or completion of the tuberculosis Symptom Review form)
must be submitted to Certified Background prior to the beginning of second year of the
Nursing Program.
3. If testing positive; the tuberculosis Symptom Review form may be obtained from the
Nursing webpage.
4. The student may be asked to consult a physician or dentist if health problems appear to
be impeding performance in course work, and/or may be asked to withdraw if health
problems require it. This student, if passing all classes at time of withdrawal, will be
considered for re-admission as in “good standing” with the program.
5. A background check and drug screen urine test are required of all entering students.
6. N95 Mask Fit Test is required for all program students and must be renewed each year.
7. Each student that is admitted to the nursing program must be fully capable of
performing the vigorous duties of the bedside nurse such as bending, lifting 50 pounds,
moving and transferring patients and equipment.
Health and Auto Insurance
1. Health insurance is not provided for the students by the college. It is strongly urged
that health insurance coverage be obtained by you while enrolled in this program.
2. California law requires current automobile insurance.
3. All students registered at Chabot College have access to the Student Health Services.
Policy on Student Injury during Clinical Experience
Chabot College Policy: In accordance with the requirements of California state law, all
employees of the District are covered under Worker's Compensation Insurance. The word
"employee" is extended to include students in the clinical area. Any injury, no matter how
slight, should be reported so that a claim record is established should physical disability or
the need for medical attention arise at a later date.
All students are to be advised by their instructor in the clinical area of the need to be
informed immediately if any injury (fall, needle puncture, back strain, etc.) occurs in the
course of the delivery of care to a client. When the student reports the injury, he or she
may seek care at the hospital or agency Emergency Room (if services are available) in which
they were injured. Additionally, the injured student may seek treatment at Kaiser
Permanente Occupational medicine (if a member of Kaiser Permanente Group), St. Rose
Hospital – Occupational Health or ValleyCare Occupational Health Services. Students are not
able to seek treatment with their personal physician unless the physician has been predesignated for such care.
There are two forms which must be completed by the student and instructor. The instructor
is responsible for obtaining the forms. The student will receive a copy of the “Employer’s
Report.” Both forms will be taken by the instructor and forwarded to the District’s Employee
Benefits/Workers’ Compensation manager.
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Policy for Occupational Exposures/Injuries
Health care workers are at risk for occupational exposure to HIV and Hepatitis B and C
through direct inoculation with blood or body fluids containing HIV and/or Hepatitis B/C
organisms. For maximum protection, students must be careful to follow CDC "Standard
Precautions":
A.
Exposures:
1. The following exposures should be treated as potentially infectious for HIV/Hepatitis
B/C
a. contaminated needle sticks
b. puncture wounds from a contaminated sharp instrument
c. contamination of any obviously open wound, non-intact skin or mucous
membrane (eye, nose or mouth) by blood or a mixture of blood and bodily
fluids from an infected person.
2. Exposure to a patient's blood or saliva on the unbroken skin is not considered
significant. Thoroughly wash the contaminated area with soap and water.
3. If exposure is to non-intact skin or mucous membrane of eye, nose or mouth, wash
area with copious amounts of water and proceed with steps outlined in part B
(Exposures and Injuries) below.
4. Puncture wounds from contaminated needle sticks or sharps:
a. Do not make a judgment concerning the seriousness of the injury yourself.
Instead, immediately administer first aid treatment by:
i. squeezing (bleeding) the wound
ii. cleansing the wound by running under tap water
iii. washing thoroughly with soap and water and/or disinfecting with
iodophor solution
iv. stop bleeding by applying pressure to the affected area
v. Make a mental note of affected area;
1. Location
2. Tissue involved
3. Depth of wound
4. Amount of contaminant source
vi. apply antiseptic and bandage as needed
5. Report the injury to the supervising instructor, who will assist you in reporting the
exposure and obtaining emergency care.
B. Exposures and Injuries
1. Report the exposure/injury immediately to the supervising instructor who will assist
you in reporting the exposure and obtaining emergency care.
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2. The student should go to the Emergency Department or Occupational Health of the
hospital in which you are receiving clinical experience. Treatment must be sought
within one hour of exposure/injury.
3. At the time of your medical consultation, you will be advised whether post-exposure
prophylaxis is indicated based on U.S. Public Health guidelines. Such prophylaxis, if
deemed necessary, needs to be initiated within 24 hours of the exposure. Clearance
from the health care provider with no limitations will be required.
4. As part of the medical follow-up, the instructor and student will follow Chabot
College Campus Safety policy and complete all necessary paperwork and
submit as required.
5. The student must follow-up as recommend by the Health Care Practitioner as
deemed necessary.
Policy for Caring For Patients:
The American Nurses Association has formulated a Code of Ethics stating that nurses are
ethically obligated to care for any and all patients.
The Chabot College Nursing Program upholds the standards of the ANA Code of Ethics.
http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/EthicsStandards/CodeofEthicsforNurses/C
ode-of-Ethics.pdf
Please make a copy of this and bring to class for N55.
Students who undertake their nursing education in Chabot's RN program must make a
commitment to abide by this Code of Ethics.
Student Sign Up For Group Study Rooms (Library rooms 109, 107A,
107B)
1.
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The rooms are for group study only. A group is 2 or more students.
Sign up is for a maximum of 2 HOURS throughout the day and evening.
Advance sign ups may be made for up to a week in advance.
SIGN UPS MUST BE DONE ON THE Library web page “Reserve a room for
your your study group”
Cell Phone Policy
All cell phones must be off during class and clinical unless cleared with your instructor. Most
hospitals post a sign instructing cell phones to be turned off in the hospital. They may
interfere with monitors or other electronic equipment. If you need to give out an emergency
phone number, talk to your individual instructor.
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Malpractice/Liability Insurance
The Chabot Las Positas Community College District provides malpractice liability insurance
for all students at no cost to the student. All students must be registered to the nursing class
for this to be in effect.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR)
All students, prior to entry to the nursing program, must obtain certification in professional
(HealthCare provider) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR, BLS). The specific CPR course
requirement is also known as the "Health Care Provider" version of basic life support. The
American Heart Association is the only acceptable provider. Your certification must
be current through an entire semester, preferable through the two year program. If it does
expire mid-semester it must be renewed prior to the beginning of the semester.
It is the student's responsibility to maintain this certification for the duration of time he/she
is enrolled in the nursing program. Students should be prepared to show valid CPR
certification upon request of the faculty member or representative of the clinical agency.
Students not meeting the above requirement will not be allowed in the clinical area.
Uniform Requirements
When students are in the clinical setting, they represent the Chabot College Nursing
Program. Students will be required to wear designated uniforms in all clinical areas at all
times.
Information on cost and availability is given at the time of acceptance into the program.
Appropriate Dress for the Clinical Setting:
1.
White uniform—purchase enough uniforms to assure being able to report to
the clinical area in a clean uniform each day. The uniform must not be too
tight/small for wearer.
a.
Uniforms must cover the entire torso even when bending or stooping.
b.
Female students must wear white pants and a tunic top or dress. No
cleavage should be visible.
c.
Male students must wear white pants and white tops.
d.
Appropriate undergarments must be worn and should be skin color or
white without a pattern. Undergarments should be discreet and not
visible through the uniform.
e.
Uniforms and lab coats are to be clean and pressed at all times.
f.
For the mental health rotation there is a separate uniform
requirement. Students are required to wear khaki pants with a Chabot
College polo shirt, either black or yellow.
2.
Shoes must be solid white and are to be kept clean. Heels and toes must be
enclosed. No sandals, high heels or clogs are to be worn in clinical or the
skills lab.
Socks/stockings may be white or neutral in color.
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White lab coat, short or mid length, with left shoulder patch, and photo ID
over appropriate street clothes (when going to hospital to prepare for clinical
assignments).
A Chabot College patch sewn to the left sleeve (applies to both uniform and
lab coat)
Photo Identification (Chabot College) is required to be worn. Any hospital
identification MUST be worn in accordance with the hospital policy.
Jewelry:
a.
Earrings must be simple: posts only in the ear lobe only, no hoops or
dangling earrings and are also limited to no more than one in each
ear. Gauged earlobes must be approved by faculty. See the instructor.
b.
No other visible body piercing is permitted; this includes nose, lip,
eyebrow or tongue rings.
c.
A watch with a large visible dial.
Hygiene and patient safety
a.
Nails must be kept clean and short. No nail polish or nail
decorations or artificial nails are permitted. These all harbor
bacteria and create an unsafe environment for the patient.
b.
Hair must be styled in such a way as to keep it confined and off the
shoulder. No extreme hairstyle or colors are permitted.
c.
It is required to carry scissors. Scissors must be cleaned routinely as
they can harbor bacteria and create an unsafe environment for the
patient.
d.
Hygienic practices must be used that prevent body odor and halitosis.
No perfumes or colognes are to be worn.
e.
Excessive makeup is not permitted.
No chewing gum, or tobacco, is permitted during clinical hours or within the
skills lab. If you are a smoker you must not come to class or clinical with the
smell of smoke on your uniform.
No visible tattoos are permitted. You will need to wear a plain white T-shirt or
use band-aids to cover the tattoos.
Any hospital issued keys, parking tags, or identifications must be returned at the
conclusion of the clinical rotation or your grade will not be submitted until these
items are returned.
ATI Testing Services
Students entering the Chabot College Nursing Program as full-time students will be required
to take standardized and normed on-line examinations on a periodic basis. A fee will be
assessed of each student upon admission to the Nursing Program and all subsequent
semesters in which the student is enrolled on a full-time basis. The testing is
packaged and the cost is approximately $600+ and is required.
The goals of these examinations are:
 Enhance learning
 Assist in reducing attrition
 Develop/increase critical thinking skills
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Provide opportunities for remediation
Assist in early referral for tutorial or other college learning assistance services
Increase program first-time pass rates for the NCLEX-RN licensing
examination
Students are reminded to review their course syllabi for dates on which the proctored
examinations will be given.
ATI E-books are online and available to all program students. Hard copies of the book will
also be distributed to all students. Non-proctored practice test codes will be released prior to
the proctored test. End of each semester, a proctored on-line test* will be administered
covering the content taught in the course and outlined in the ATI E-Books. Results of the
proctored examinations will be given to the student immediately following the test. The
student will be able to identify the areas of strengths and weaknesses in his/her knowledge
base and will be given suggestions for additional reading and follow-up.
Test-taking tips:
There is an on-line test-taking video from Elsevier on Top Ten Test-Taking Tips, each
geared toward helping you pass your nursing examinations. These tips (and the video) may
be obtained at the following web-site:
http://evolve.elsevier.com/staticPages/s_student_development.html. You will need to click
the “play” buttons to learn how these strategies can work for you. There are also some tips
for making the best use of your time while you are in the nursing program.
Testing Procedures
First week of class in N55/N70 all students will take the following assessments.
Critical Thinking (Entrance) and Learning Styles Inventory
The student will be tested on-line in and the results will be available immediately following
completion of the tests, together with suggestions for improving performance and methods
that enhance student learning styles.
Students who have been evaluated by the Disabled Student Resource Center (DSRC) must
request to test via pencil and paper at least 10 working days prior to the test. The student is
responsible to schedule the test time at the DSRC on the Chabot campus. Student is required
to process the paperwork to request the test. Please see DSRC www.chabotcollege.edu/dscr
for guidelines.
Content areas for testing
Fundamentals of Nursing
Maternal-Newborn
Psychiatric/Mental-Health Nursing
Community Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing
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Passing Score for ATI testing/ Remediation
All students must meet at least the criterion for Proficiency Level 2 on each ATI test.
Students not meeting this cut score are required to remediate.
Policy for remediation
Student will:
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Create and complete a focus review.
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Take and pass one non-proctored test with a score of 100% (Non-proctored test is
unlimited at no additional charge.)
Submit a copy of the ATI student transcript to the program office.
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Students must complete this remediation within two weeks after receiving the referral or
they will be given a statement of concern or statement of program probation, at the
instructor’s discretion. This statement of concern will be for not completing a required
assignment.
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Skills Lab Policies and Procedures
There are 2 skills labs for Chabot College Nursing Program:
#1.
Chabot Hayward Campus in building 3100, room 3116
Connie Gerton, RN (cgerton@chabotcollege.edu)
Phone: (510) 723-6953
Hours: Will be posted, open approx. 30 hrs./week
#2
Mertes-Feit ValleyCare Education Center, 1015 Stanley Blvd. Suite B, Livermore
Phone: (925) 373-4059
Hours: Will be posted
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The Skills Lab provides a simulated hospital setting at the various stations. You are expected
to act professionally while in the Lab.
All of the manikins/equipment in the Skills Labs is very expensive. Do not misuse them.
Dress: Lab coats are required for all check-offs.
No food or drink is allowed in the Skills Labs.
Children are not permitted in the Skills Labs.
Chabot is a “smoke free” campus. Smoking is only allowed in the parking lots.
Please do not enter the Skills Labs when class is in session.
Cell phones should be turned off while in the Skills Lab; do not leave class or check-offs to
answer a phone.
Do not remove equipment, video tapes, CD’s or books without checking with skills lab
personnel.
If you are ill and are unable to attend class or clinical, you may not come to the Skills Lab for
practice/check-off on the day you are ill.
It is the responsibility of every student to ensure that the area and all equipment is picked up
and put away after practice and/or check-offs.
Please do not interrupt the skills lab instructors and faculty members when they are in
meetings in the Skills Labs
Please do not wear your uniform/uniform shoes to the Skills Lab after clinical. There is an
assumption that they may be potentially contaminated.
Signup Sheets: Located on Nursing Bulletin Boards at Chabot and Livermore campus.
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Only sign up for “check off” time.
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Do not sign up for practice time.
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Sign up with pencil only. (You need to be able to erase, change your time, etc. See
cancellation policy.)
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Check-off time is limited. Make every attempt to keep your check-off appointment.
If unable to keep your appointment you must notify the Skills Lab personnel 24 hours in
advance of the scheduled check-off. If notice of cancellation is not provided, the
student will receive a Statement of Due Process (see Student Handbook). If you
cancel by phone or email and must leave a message, please leave name, appointment time
and reason for cancellation. If you suddenly become ill or have a family emergency you must
make every effort to notify the lab.
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It is the students responsibility to sign up for skills check-offs and to cancel appointments
should that be necessary. Students may not have friends/classmates sign them up for skills
check-offs or erase their names from the sign-up sheet.
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Students are encouraged to use the Skills Lab as much as possible for unassisted practice.
Plan on spending at least 1-2 hours per week in the Skills Lab.
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Sign up at only one facility at a time for each check off.
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All skills which require a check-off with an instructor/clinical assistant must be passed within
two weeks of the presentation of the skill.
Sign In:
Chabot Skills Lab: Sign in on the computer in the hallway (building 3100) using your W#.
Livermore Skills Lab: There is a computer labeled “Sign-In” in the Skills Lab. Find your name in the
2nd year folder, open your file, type in the time in opposite the current date. Use military time with a
‘:’ (colon) or it does not register. Minimize your file and when done, reopen it and type in your sign
out time. Close your file. If you do not sign out, you do not receive credit for time in the skills lab.
Sign in when using the Skills Lab for practice or check off.
Remember to sign out when you leave the lab.
Check offs:
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All new skills should be checked off within two weeks of learning the skill. See each course
syllabus for listing of skills.
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This is when you are absolutely ready to demonstrate the skill; this is not the time to practice.
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Students must sign up for check offs for specific skills. Availability will be posted 3 weeks
ahead.
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Students should come to the lab before the scheduled check off time to set up and organize
supplies.
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Students will have the allotted time (usually one-half hour unless otherwise indicated) to do the
skill. A timer will be used. The check-off will be terminated when time is up.
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If a student is 10 minutes late, the check off will be cancelled and you will receive a statement
of concern.
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Skills Performance Evaluation Sheets (Check-Off Sheets) will be available on Blackboard. It is
your responsibility to print them out prior to the presentation of the skill and bring them to
Skills Lab. All skills which require a check-off will be evaluated according to the check off
sheets. Bring them to the check off with your name on all sheets including the scoring sheet.
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If a student does not pass the skill check-off, s/he will have to come into the lab and practice
and then reschedule the check off.
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If you are unsuccessful in passing a check off, you must wait 24 hours before you can “redo” it.
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Students have 3 attempts to pass a check off. A Statement of Due Process will be issued in the
event that a student does not pass a skills check-off on the second attempt, and a third
attempt is necessary.
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Your instructor will be notified if a student does not pass the check off.
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Skills check-offs should not be interrupted by other students.
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Check offs are a performance examination. Students may not receive help of any kind during
the check off.
Computer Labs:
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Livermore campus has a computer lab, with internet capabilities and Microsoft Office.
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Students must provide own paper for printing.
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Personal work should not be saved on the desktop.
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Internet searches should be to professional sites only. Misuse of internet is strictly forbidden.
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Misuse of computers or internet will result in termination of use.
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Computer area is a quiet area and absolutely no food or drink is allowed.
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Injection and IV Therapy in the Skills Lab
Students will be expected to perform -- and to have performed on them by classmates -- certain
invasive procedures including injections, finger sticks, and venipunctures. The Nursing 55
Release Authorization for this procedure is found in Appendix G.
Medication Calculation Test
Students enrolled in Nursing 55 must pass a quiz on calculations for medication
administration by the 5th week of the course. This quiz must be passed at a level of 90%.
The score earned on this quiz will not be figured into the final grade for the course.
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Students may have no more than three (3) attempts to successfully
complete this requirement.
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Should a student not be successful by the 2nd attempt a Statement of
Concern will be issued. It is the responsibility of the student to seek
tutoring prior to the third test.
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If unable to pass the 3rd attempt the student will not be able to
continue in the program.
Medication Check-Off
In Nursing 55 each student will be required to successfully complete a medication check-off
in the Skills Lab before s/he is able to administer medications in the hospital. Check your
course syllabus for completion dates.
 Students may have no more than three (3) attempts to successfully complete
this check-off. The final check off will be completed with a full-time instructor.
 If the student is not successful by the third attempt, s/he will be unable to
progress in the Nursing Program.
This check-off is a valuable, yet challenging experience. It is strongly recommended that
every student spend time in the Skills Lab prior to their scheduled check-off practicing with
the medication cart and check-off procedures.
Special Health Problems
Lead instructors, clinical instructors as well as the program director must be notified of any
special or chronic or change in your health condition. From time to time, special health
problems, necessitating clinical and/or classroom absence, may compromise a student's
progress in the program. Each situation is decided on an individual basis by the Nursing
Program faculty using the review process outlined in Section Three. However, there are
some general considerations that are observed and are included in this section.
1. Pregnancy: Student must meet the following requirements:
a. Notify the program director and your clinical instructor immediately.
b. The attending physician must attest in writing to the student's physical
capacity to continue in program sequence with no limitations at the time
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the pregnancy is verified and again at the 7th month of pregnancy. The
student must be able to meet the objectives (clinical and theory) in the same
manner as the non-pregnant student. It is the responsibility of the student to
notify the program office if there is a change in ability to perform the full
responsibility of the nurse at the bedside.
c. Students are not allowed to be in the clinical area under a modified or
restricted duty status.
d. After delivery, her physician must attest in writing that the student's physical
capacity allows her to continue with no limitations in program sequence.
The student must be able to meet the objectives (clinical and theory) in the
same manner as the student who has not recently delivered a baby.
e. The student may decide to withdraw from the Nursing Program because of
pregnancy and may withdraw under good standing if she is passing the
classes at the time of withdrawal.
2. Medical Illness: Some illnesses are more incapacitating than others in meeting
clinical obligations. If the student wishes to continue in the Nursing Program while
ill, the student must meet the following requirements:
a. As soon as possible after the medical illness has been diagnosed, the
attending physician must attest in writing to the student's physical capacity to
continue in program sequence. The student must be able to meet the
objectives (clinical and theory) in the same manner as the student who does
not have the medical illness.
b. If the student chooses to withdraw (or must withdraw) from the Nursing
Program to have the condition treated, he or she should notify the Program
Director in writing. If student withdraws and is currently passing with 73% in
all classes h/she will be readmitted as student in ‘good standing’ (See
Advanced Standing Ranking)
c. Students who are taking physician-prescribed medications which have the
potential for impaired behavior may not be in the clinical area (including Skills
Laboratory).
d. Students may not be in the clinical area if they are under the influence of any
medication or drug which may affect their cognitive or manipulative skills.
The student may, upon recovering sufficiently from the illness, seek to apply for
readmission to the nursing program following the guidelines for readmission in Section
Three. The attending physician MUST ATTEST IN WRITING that the student's physical
capacity will allow him or her to meet the objectives (clinical and theory) with no
limitations in the same manner as the student who has not required treatment for a
medical illness.
3. Bereavement: The Chabot College Nursing Program recognizes and is empathic
with the impact that loss of a family member has on the nursing student. Often these
factors influence the student's meeting classroom and clinical requirements. It is the
nursing student's responsibility to inform his/her instructor or instructors of the
circumstances or impending circumstances in a timely manner. The instructor and
student will then develop a mutually agreed upon plan to assist the student in
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meeting course (clinical and classroom) objectives.
4. Impairment by alcoholism, drug abuse, and emotional illness: The Chabot
College Nursing Program follows the policy of the Board of Nursing.
http://www.rn.ca.gov/enforcement/complaint.shtml. These are diseases in which the
student can be helped to recover but which may endanger the student and/or
patients in her or his care if left untreated. It is the responsibility of the student to
voluntarily seek diagnosis and treatment for any suspected illness. The Counseling
Department of the college as well as the Nursing Program will offer assistance by
referral to appropriate sources. As with all matters involving students, the right to
privacy is scrupulously observed.
a. Upon observation of behaviors deemed to represent impairment on the part of
the student, the faculty member making the observation will document the
behavior in writing.
b. The student will be removed from the classroom or clinical facility (considered
to be an extension of the college campus) upon identification of behaviors
suggesting impairment.
c. The situation will be discussed in the review process. A plan of action will be
recommended to the student. Every effort will be made to assist the student
in maintaining his/her academic and clinical standing, insofar as the
impairment does not interfere with performance, and/or the student receives
treatment.
d. If the review committee's decision includes a leave of absence for a specified
time and includes referral to a treatment program/therapy, the following will
be observed:
1. Students who have been referred to any type of diversion program
will need to have a repeat drug screen and background check before
re-entering the nursing program. Such students will also be
required to have one to one instructor (or designee) supervision
when preparing and administering any medications to assigned
patients.
2. The student should follow the guidelines for readmission to the
Nursing Program as outlined in Section Three. If student withdrew
and is currently passing with 73% in all classes h/she will be
readmitted as student in ‘good standing’ (See Advanced Standing
Ranking)
3. The student will be subject to the rules and policies of readmission
as with any other student enrolled in the Nursing Program.
4. In addition, the student will:
1. Provide satisfactory evidence of having participated in and
successfully completed the plan of action.
2. If the impairment was related to observable behavior that
seemed to impair judgment or ability to perform, the student
will be under the direct supervision of the clinical instructor
when administering any medication to a patient.
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e. Should the student fail to adhere to any one or more of the conditions of the
individualized rehabilitation program/plan, the review committee will need to
meet in order to consider the applicant's request for readmission.
f.
It is the responsibility of the student, not the faculty, to take steps to resolve
the impairment. Non-compliance on the part of the faculty in following
procedural steps shall not constitute an excuse by the student for failure to
take measures to treat the impairment.
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PROGRAM
STANDARDS
AND
STUDENT
DUE PROCESS
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Program Policy
Progress from one course to another in the entire Nursing Program is contingent upon
satisfactory completion of each course in the nursing major, both in theory and clinical.
Priority Commitment
The two-year Chabot College nursing sequence is very intensive and makes vigorous
demands on its students to (l) maintain the schedule and sequential courses and
assignments and (2) meet the academic and clinical performance standards. Each student is
expected to give first priority and commitment to the program. Failure to be able to keep
this commitment may severely compromise progress in the program and may result in nonprogression.
STANDARDS
Academic (Theory) Standards
Students must complete each course in the nursing major with a "C" (satisfactory)
or better in the sequence for which the student has been programmed. The California
Board of Registered Nursing rules and regulations state that all courses in the nursing major
must be satisfactorily completed in order to be eligible to take the NCLEX (licensing
examination); a “D” grade cannot be used as evidence of “Satisfactory.” This differs from
the college standards which will accept a "D" grade as having met college requirements for
graduation. Most courses in the Nursing Program are presented in a special sequence, and
the knowledge and skills are therefore cumulative. It is not possible to take most nursing
courses out of sequence (see prerequisites in college catalog and nursing course outlines).
Once you have enrolled in the nursing program the student must have permission from
theory instructor to take any nursing program courses outside of Chabot College. The same
grading standards apply to all nursing courses and must be verified with transcripts from the
institution. If student earns a “C” in courses outside of Chabot College; the student must
submit a final percentage grade from the instructor (73% is passing).
Grading Standards: (Course and Clinical)
A = 90% - l00%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 73% - 79%
A performance level of "C" or better must be earned in all courses in the nursing major. In
those courses with a theory AND a clinical component, the student MUST receive a passing
score (73%) in theory and pass the clinical objectives at a satisfactory level regardless of
whether or not the two scores are combined for a composite grade. In the case of courses
in which a “Pass/ No Pass” is awarded, the student MUST receive a "Pass" in order to
progress. The minimum standard for "Pass" is 73%.
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Process for Review of Academic Standards:
In the event that the student is not successful in passing of any class with 73% the student
will be unable to progress in the nursing program. If the student wishes to appeal this
process, he/she may avail him/herself of the academic review Student Conduct and Due
Process policy in the Chabot College Catalog 2014-2016. Please consult the Division Dean
and/or VP of Academic Services.
Clinical Experience Standards
Students receive clinical experience in a variety of health care settings within the area.
HIPAA standards apply to students and are taken very seriously. The hours of attendance in
clinical may vary depending upon the particular course in which the student is enrolled.
Students may be assigned several weeks of evening or weekend experience during both
years of the Nursing Program. You will be notified in advance of any time changes.
Students in most instances should expect to spend the evening before the clinical experience
preparing Nursing Care Plans after having visited the hospital to obtain client assignment.
Attire for appearing in the health care facility includes dress pants (no jeans), closed toed
shoes and the Chabot College polo shirt with a lab coat. Students are NOT to be in clinical
areas unless preparing for client experience OR for actual client care. See Section 2 Grooming and Uniforms for additional information.
You are reminded that as a Chabot nursing student, you are a representative of the college
when in clinical facilities. Expected behaviors include: cooperation with hospital staff,
courteous communication, respect for institutional policies, and proper attire.
Confidential Information: ALL INFORMATION which comes to you whether from patient
conversation, health team member conversation, or the patient's chart is considered
confidential. Students may not access any patient charts that they are not assigned to.
Information which is discussed in post-conference is also considered to be confidential and
should not be discussed outside the confines of that group. It is unethical to print, email or
photocopy any information from a patient's record. No paperwork with identifying
patient/hospital information (i.e. patient name, room number or physician name) can be
removed from the hospital or clinical areas. All worksheets/patient notes/sample
documentation must be shredded prior to leaving the facility. Lap tops are not allowed in the
clinical/hospital areas.
Some examples of characteristics of the student who is passing in the
nursing program and/or clinical area, include but are not limited to:
1. demonstrates consistency in accomplishment of the clinical objectives identified in the
course;
2. shows evidence of in-depth theoretical preparation and ability to integrate and apply
this content to patient care in the practice (clinical) area;
3. actively seeks out new experiences in the practice (clinical) area;
4. demonstrates improvement in behavior change in the practice (clinical) area as a
result of instructor suggestions/recommendations.
5. consistently provides a safe environment for self and patient in the clinical area;
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6. demonstrates continued improvement and growth in the organization and
prioritization of care;
7. functions in a professional manner in the clinical, classroom, and campus settings at
all times;
8. consistently scores with a minimum grade of 73% in all nursing courses.
Some examples of characteristics of the non-passing student in the nursing
program and/or clinical area, include, but are not limited to:
1. student who is unable to explain the client diagnosis, labs or medications to the
instructor;
2. unable to integrate information and skills from previous courses into the current
course;
3. may be able to demonstrate the ability to accomplish most of the objectives that
the passing student can, but lacks depth and/or does not consider as many
variables in the practice (clinical) area;
4. may show improvement in practice (clinical skills), but is inconsistent;
5. requires repeated assistance to accomplish the same practice (clinical) objective;
6. demonstrates actions that appear highly questionable and unrelated to theoretical
knowledge;
7. continues to need instructor supervision and help to accomplish safe care in the
practice (clinical) area;
8. requires multiple statements of “due process” for either similar or dissimilar
practice (clinical) behaviors;
9. unable to explain the rationale underlying the course of medical therapy;
10. does not meet standards of safe practice in client care;
11. violation of patient confidentiality (HIPAA);
12. photocopies or downloads any information from patient records;
13. violation of ethical standards;
14. unprofessional behavior to students, staff and clients;
15. dishonesty in the preparation for clinical (i.e. plagiarism in the Pathophysiology
write-up, using another student’s medication cards, falsification of chart data).
Clinical Performance
The clinical categories of safety and professional behavior are critical behaviors and are
required from the very first day in the clinical setting. In the event deficits in these areas are
noted, a “statement of due process” will be issued to the student. It is REQUIRED that each
student be able to demonstrate satisfactory competence in all clinical skills.
Should a student be unsuccessful in the clinical area the student will be unable to progress in
the nursing program. Unsatisfactory clinical performance will override the theory grade.
Failure in clinical area will result in failure in the course. Failure to complete a
nursing course with a "C" or better, or receipt of a "W," constitutes dismissal from the
Nursing Program. If this occurs, the student will have one opportunity to re-apply to the
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Nursing Program as an advanced standing student on a space-available basis.
Student Grievance Policy
Please refer to the current edition of the Chabot College Catalog that states, “Under this
section, a grievance may be initiated by a student alleging violation of college/district policies
and procedures. The grievance may be against another student, an instructor, an
administrator or a member of the classified staff.
Standards of Punctuality and Attendance
Students are referred to Attendance Requirements in the college catalog:
Reporting Absence: Absence should be cleared directly with instructors.
Excessive Absence: A student absent for a total of four consecutive or six cumulative
instructional hours and/or two consecutive weeks of instruction may be dropped from that
class by the instructor. This action constitutes an official termination of class enrollment and
will be recorded.
Total Absences: Absences reflect negatively as all clinical hours are required by the BRN
and may be used to assess overall performance. Students that miss more than 2 clinical days
for any reason will meet with the faculty and may be in jeopardy of failing the course.
Students will receive a Statement of Due Process for clinical absences and these will be
counted in relationship to total number of Due Process Concerns.
Punctual attendance at all theory and clinical classes is mandatory. Punctuality is also
expected in the submission of all course work, both in academic and clinical assignments.
Failure to meet the standards of punctuality and attendance shall be considered in the
evaluation and grading of student performance. Excessive absences or tardiness may result
in non-progression in the program.
Nursing Program Standards of Punctuality and Attendance will
override the College policy.
Hour of Instruction:
One hour of lecture class time is defined as 50 minutes of instruction and 10 minutes of
break time.
Clinical: Students may not miss more than 2 days of clinical during a semester or
more than 5 total clinical days over the course of the entire program, irrespective of
the reason. Arriving more than 30 minutes late for clinical will be counted as an
absence. If the clinical instructor is not notified of the absence a “Statement of Due
Process” will be given. Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed by the faculty.
Skills lab, seminars and simulation lab days follow the same guidelines as clinical.
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Absences:
Students who are ill are expected to seek appropriate medical care. Absence due to illness
or for any other reason requires notification to the instructor, and when appropriate, the
clinical agency at least one hour prior to scheduled class or clinical assignment. If instructor
is not available student should contact the program office 510.723.6896. Absences lasting
more than one day require daily instructor notification unless other arrangements have been
made. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements with the instructor for
return to clinical assignment and for make-up work. The instructor may request written
medical approval and/or verification before allowing return to the clinical area. Make-up
work of clinical time is at the convenience of the instructor and/or clinical agency. All
absences, regardless of instructor notifications, will be counted in the total number of
absences a student has during a course and may be used to determine “excessive
absences.”
Proportionality:
The concept of proportionality shall be applied to courses that are less than one semester
long (i.e. Nursing 73 IV Therapy). For college policy details, see catalog.
Behavior Standards
The Chabot College Catalog states that students are subject to disciplinary action for any of
the following reasons, including, but not limited to: incivility to fellow students and/or faculty
and staff, dishonesty, such as cheating, plagiarism, or furnishing false information to the
college, forgery, alteration or misuse of college documents, records or identification, physical
abuse or threat of physical abuse of any person on college owned or controlled properly or at
college sponsored or supervised functions, or conduct which threatens or endangers the
health or safety of such person, theft of, or damage to, or threat of damage to property of
the college or a member of the college community or campus visitor. Students that violate
these standards are subject to disciplinary action including program probation and/or
dismissal from the program.
The Nursing Program places great importance on these behavioral standards. High moral
and ethical standards are required of those in the health care professions.
Nursing students who violate the Chabot College Policy will be subject to the sanctions as
outlined in the current edition of the College Catalog.
Progression and Promotion
As previously noted, progress from one course to another during the entire program is
contingent upon satisfactory completion of each course in the nursing major, both in clinical
practice and theory, independently. Satisfactory completion is attained by receiving a "C" or
higher in both areas. Inability to maintain this level of achievement will constitute grounds
for dismissal from the program.
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responsibility to learn in accordance with the standards set for the program. A student who
does not meet the standards of the Chabot College Nursing Program shall be unable to
progress.
Each of the following is an example of a deviation from the acceptable standards of the
program and may constitute grounds for disciplinary procedure and/or non-progression.
However, this is not an exhaustive list:
1. misrepresentation in securing appointment to the Nursing Program;
2. failure to meet clinical course objectives;
3. unsatisfactory academic performance (score below 73%);
4. impairment from alcoholism, drug abuse, and/or emotional illness;
5. excessive and/or unexcused absences from class or clinical assignment;
6. unexcused lateness to class or submission of assignments;
7. discourteous/unprofessional treatment of the general public, patients/clients, agency
staff, instructor or fellow students;
8. dishonesty;
9. inability to demonstrate safe patient care at the course level required;
10. inability to remediate identified deficits in a timely fashion;
11. sexual harassment;
12. disruption of class or hindering classmates from profiting from instruction.
The above stated deviations from accepted standards are based on recommendations from
the Board of Registered Nursing.
The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students be separately evaluated for
promotion from first year curriculum to second year curriculum. The first year faculty
promotes the student to second year status with a "clear" status, or may make specific
recommendations for the student. The evaluation will be written and given to the student at
the end of the first year (Appendix E). The student will be asked to sign one copy and return
it to the Nursing Program files.
Assignment of Students to Second, Third and Fourth Semesters
in the Nursing Curriculum
1. The faculty places the students into equally distributed clinical groups. The decision
for placement will be based on: (a) characteristics of the students; (b) facility
requirements; (c) student needs.
2. During Spring Semester of the second year, students in the Adult Health III (Nursing
60C) course will be placed with a nursing preceptor who has been selected by the
instructor. Under no circumstances will the student arrange for his or her own
preceptor. Except in unusual circumstances, each student will remain with his or her
fourth semester Medical-Surgical Nursing instructor in the same facility he or she was
in for that course. Any changes will be reviewed and approved by the entire MedicalSurgical Nursing faculty teaching in the fourth semester.
3. Students should note the following:
a. The final decision of assignment rests with the Nursing faculty;
b. There will be no guarantee that a student will receive his/her choice for
placement in a particular facility;
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c. The times of clinical assignment and/or the place of clinical assignment may
change with short notice, according to program and clinical needs.
Statement of Due Process
Students are advised that the Chabot College Catalog articulates appropriate student conduct
and student grievance procedures. A sample of the Due Process notification form is
contained in Appendix B of this Handbook and is titled the “Statement of Due Process.”
Statements may be issued for clinical performance, and/or academic (theory) performance.
The following principles related to due process apply:
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“Statements of Due Process” for academic performance not meeting the 73%
program level will be issued.
Clinical ‘Statements of Due Process” may be grounds for dismissal.
Depending on the infraction, the student may be dismissed with the first
“Statement of Due Process.”
Multiple ‘Statements of Due Process” throughout the program may be grounds
for dismissal, regardless of the reason for the notice.
Any “Statement of Due Process” form remains in effect in the student’s file for the duration
of the student’s enrollment in the program.
The “Statement of Due Process” form is categorized according to the following:
1. ACADEMIC CONCERN: This constitutes a “Statement of Due Process” from deficit
behaviors in theory, where the student is scoring less than 73%.
2. SAFETY CONCERN: This constitutes a statement of concern about special deficit
behaviors related to unsafe delivery of patient care in a particular course. "Unsafe
patient care", for the purpose of this statement, is very broadly defined. It can include
such unsafe practices as leaving a side-rail down, medication errors, and any student
behavior which potentially jeopardizes the safety and well-being of patients. However, a
“Statement of Due Process” for safety, if serious enough, could result in immediate
dismissal from the program. A second statement of due process for a safety issue may
result in program probation or dismissal from the program.
3. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: A “Statement of Due Process” may be issued for violation
of standards of professional conduct or other indentified behavior standards. Violations
include but are not limited to: dishonesty, furnishing false information, incivility, violation
of nursing Social Media Policy, misuse of equipment in the skills lab, failure to notify the
Skills Lab coordinator/assistant or instructor for missed clinical or skills lab appointments,
and/or disruption of the class.
4. SKILLS CHECK-OFF PROBATION:
a. If a student does not pass a check-off demonstration after the second attempt
the student will receive a “Statement of Due Process” and placed on program
probation. If the student does not complete the check-off after the 3rd attempt
the student will be dismissed from the program.
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b. Program probation for not passing a skills check-off after 2 attempts is only in
place for that course. These forms are cumulative and may be considered in
the decision to dismiss a student from the program.
5. PROGRAM PROBATION: A student is placed on program probation for a variety of
circumstances. These circumstances include, but are not limited to:
a. an accumulation of “Statements of Due Process”, even if the student has
remediated the deficits identified on the individual “Statements of Due
Process” (may be either theory or clinical);
b. a second deficit behavior of any kind in clinical performance that would
jeopardize safety, even if the behavior is not identical to the first “Statement
of Due Process”;
c. a single deficit behavior in ethical/professional standards or one that is issued
for serious deficit in clinical performance.
d. a serious deficit may be defined as, cheating, plagiarism, incivility, or any
other unprofessional/unethical conduct or behavior.
Other issues related to program probation are:
1. The student will remain on probation for the duration of the Nursing Program;
2. Commission of subsequent deficit behavior, which relates to deficits outlined in the
due process statement of program probation or different behavior, but equally
serious, may result in immediate dismissal.
3. The student may be asked to meet with the full time faculty to discuss the behavior
and provide an education plan for improvement. Dismissal of a student is based on
faculty review and recommendation.
Procedure for Due Process Notification: “Statement of Due
Process”
A “Statement of Due Process” will be issued when a student has deficits in the academic or
clinical area, or related to ethical or professional behaviors.
At the time that any deficiencies in either theory or clinical are identified, the student will be
given his/her "due process" notice. The deficiency (ies) will be noted in writing, as well as
the expected standard, a recommendation for correction, together with a plan and timetable
for improvement. The “Statement of Due Process” constitutes a contract for continuation in
the program and requires removal of the deficiencies within the specified time. In the event
that the student is unable to correct the deficiencies, the dismissal process will be instituted.
Failure to maintain the corrected standard in future nursing course work (theory and/or
clinical) may constitute grounds for placement on program probation and/or dismissal. A
student will receive a “Statement of Due Process” for behaviors such as:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
not identifying the client prior to initiating any care;
medication errors or near misses;
unsafe clinical practice;
failure to follow instructions given by instructors;
tardiness in the clinical area;
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6. excessive absences in class/clinical;
7. unprofessional conduct at all times while a nursing student;
8. lack of preparation for clinical and inability to present plan of care/description of
client diagnosis and requirements for care;
9. inability to provide organized care with medications and treatments administered in a
timely manner.
Please note: This is not a comprehensive list.
The instructor will meet with the student to provide a “Statement of Due Process”. Another
instructor may be present at this meeting as well. The “Statement of Due Process” will be
explained to the student. The student will be asked to sign the form. In the event that the
student elects not to sign the form and wishes to write a rebuttal, the “Statement of Due
Process” will still remain in the student’s file with the rebuttal attached for the duration of the
nursing program.
Grounds for Immediate Dismissal
The faculty, in compliance with the appropriate college officials, reserves the right to
immediately dismiss a student. The Nursing Program includes, but does not limit, such
deficit behaviors to the following:
a. impairment due to drug or alcohol abuse;
b. inappropriate physical contact with clients, hospital staff or
nursing faculty;
c. verbally abusing clients, peers, hospital staff or nursing faculty;
d. ethical/professional violation;
e. Any other egregious infraction.
Under these circumstances, the student will be given notice of the deficiency and will have
the opportunity to meet with the program director and college administrators.
Academic Honesty
Honesty and integrity are expected and required of all students in the Nursing Program.
Academic misconduct is considered to be any violation in the program, classroom or clinical
setting that is untrustworthy, fraudulent, or lacks integrity. Examples of this misconduct
includes (but is not limited to) cheating on examinations, letting others copy from one’s own
examinations or written papers, submitting written work done by another and passing it off
as one’s own work, copying from any electronic or other written source without citing the
source and passing it off as one’s own work, handing in the same assignment from two
different courses, taking credit for someone else’s work on assignments, falsifying clinical
documentation or documenting care or procedures that were not actually performed,
attempting to deceive another relating to patient data, violating HIPAA principles, and/or
failing to report errors made in the course of delivery of patient care.
Blackboard (on-line) testing is used throughout the program. Opening of more than one
window is strictly prohibited. If it is determined the student has opened multiple windows it
will be considered cheating and grounds for dismissal. Cell phones are never allowed during
an examination or a review. Calculators may also not be used during any exam.
Students are referred to the following documents for information on academic
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dishonesty.
a. Course syllabus;
b. Chabot College Catalog: “Student Conduct and Due Process Policy.” A copy of
the catalog may be obtained on www.chabotcollege.edu, or in the College
Bookstore. Subsequent sanctions are described in this section.
c. The District’s Board of Trustees policy regarding the action that may be taken
with those who cheat. For more severe disciplinary action, a formal complaint
will be filed with the Vice President of Student Services.
Nursing Program Policy Regarding Cheating:
Other actions which may be instituted for the purpose of discouraging cheating, violation
may result in dismissal from the program:
a. No cell phones or other electronic devices may be on the student’s person during
testing or reviewing of tests; discovery of such devices will result in a zero for the
exam
b. All backpacks are to be stored at the front of the room during testing or reviewing of
tests;
c. There will be no student talking during the test or test review;
d. If a student has a question about the exam the instructor will answer only nonsubstantive questions. The information given to the individual student will then be
made available to the entire class if it is deemed relevant by the instructor;
e. Any student who is found to have plagiarized information or dishonest behavior will
receive a ZERO for the assignment or test involved, and will receive a Statement of
Program Probation;
f. Students may not bring any recording device, pencils or paper to write on during test
question review;
g. Faculty may choose to re-seat students during testing procedures;
h. Other appropriate methods or actions to discourage cheating as seem necessary by
the individual instructor(s). See course syllabus for additional parameters.
i. Instructors may also require that baseball hats, long sleeves, and water bottles be
removed during the exam.
j. Students are required to remain in the room during BlackBoard testing until dismissed
by the instructor.
Dismissal from the Nursing Program
An accumulation of statements of due process, even if unrelated i.e.; absences, theory
grades or clinical performance may result in dismissal.
In the event that a student is being considered for dismissal from the nursing program, the
nursing faculty will meet to discuss the student deficits and explore all possible alternatives.
The student will be given the option of attending the nursing faculty meeting to discuss the
issue. The student may elect to bring a classmate, friend or relative to the meeting for
support. It is advised that the student bring a written statement to present to the faculty.
This additional person will not be able to speak during the meeting. The student should bring
a prepared statement to this meeting to facilitate the discussion. The student will be
informed of the nursing faculty decision regarding his/her continuation in, or dismissal from
the Nursing Program.
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Re-Entry Policy and Procedures
Failure to complete any nursing course with a "C" or better, or receipt of a "W," constitutes
dismissal from the Nursing Program. If this occurs, the student will need to re-apply to the
Nursing Program as an advanced standing student on a space-available basis.
Chabot College Nursing Program Advanced Standing
Re-entry to the program may be initiated by the former student using the
appropriate application channels based on college policy. Student must re-enter the
program within two years of dismissal or withdrawal. After that, the student is no
longer eligible to return to the nursing program. Readmission will be on a spaceavailable basis and as established using the priorities described below. Every
student seeking readmission will be evaluated on an individual basis after having
completed the Advanced Standing Application available in the nursing program office
or from the nursing program website.
Some courses in the Nursing Program have a prerequisite nursing course, which
must be satisfactorily completed. Thus, there may only be certain times during the
year when re-entry into the program will be possible. Each former student will
receive clarification as to appropriate entry time.
Upon re-entering the program, the student shall be subject to the standards for
progression. The re-entry student will be subject to the requirements set forth in
the Student Handbook in effect on the date of re-admission.
If non-progression in the program resulted from circumstances impacting academic
or practice problems, evidence substantiating that these circumstances are no longer
a factor will be required of the student. A contract may be established (if
determined in a case by case review) by the student and the Nursing Program
outlining any further steps needed to maintain satisfactory progress in the remaining
nursing courses.
The Chabot College Nursing Program has a two-admission policy regardless of path
of entry into the Nursing Program. Admission to the Nursing Program was merit
based for the Class 2016. Students must complete their first semester to be
considered for readmission. If a second admission to the program is required, it will
be through the advanced standing process. A student, who has been re-admitted to
the program and then fails to meet the requirement of any course in the Nursing
Program, is not eligible to again apply for readmission to the nursing program.
Failure or withdrawal from any of the nursing courses in the AA or LVN to RN
curriculum will constitute one admission to the Nursing Program.
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Applicants are considered for admission to the fulltime program courses other than
Nursing 55 according to the following priorities. All applicants must have taken and
passed the TEAS version V with an Adjusted Individual score of 62%.
(Advanced standing method of ranking can be modified at any time. Please refer to
the current standards)
Advanced Standing Order of Program Acceptance 1 - 5
1.
Waitlist from previous semester – Student must have completed all ATI
testing, all skills testing. All nursing program classes noted on evaluation letters with
‘C’ or better. All students must be enrolled in N84 Clinical Skills to practice and test
skills at the beginning of the semester.
All students in current progression for:
Fall Program Admission must have basic skills and all ATI testing completed by April
1st; Final skills exam by May 1st. Incoming students will be evaluated in January of
each year to set ranking and again on April 15th of each year to determine if
standards have been met and re-ranked if necessary.
Spring Program Admission must have basic skills and ATI testing completed by
November 15th; Final Skills exam by December 15th . If space is limited, students
will be ranked by 11/15. In December the list will be evaluated to determine if
standards have been met and re-ranked if necessary.
2.
Re-admission Chabot program students that left the program in good
standing (for issues not related to academics).
Additional ranking will be done by GPA.
3.
LVN Students (Degree) completed N70 and N70L and basic skills by April 1st,
final skills exam by May 1st.
a.
TEAS Score
b.
GPA from N70 and N70L
c.
Completion of ATI testing on first attempt or second attempt
d.
GPA for N88 and N88L and N81, N82 if taken
4.
Re-admission Chabot program students not in good standing (failing nursing
course grade or “W”-withdrew due to failing theory, or clinical, or other
circumstances.)
a.
Student will be ranked by GPA from program course grades only.
b.
‘Ties’ may be broken with skills exam scores and/or TEAS scores.
5.
LVN Students Non-Degree or 30 Unit Option will complete N70, Basic Skills by
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April 1st, and final skills exam by May 1st.
Transfers from other Nursing Program – at this time we are not accepting any
transfers from other nursing programs.
Students applying to Chabot College's Nursing Program on an advanced standing
basis (with the exception of those who are eligible for placement in Nursing 55) shall
be required to validate clinical competence commensurate with placement in the
program through a clinical examination. Advanced Standing students must be
enrolled in N84 (Prescriptive Clinical Skills) at the beginning of the semester prior to
admission in order to practice and take skills exams. A booklet detailing specifics of
this Chabot process (Advanced Standing Clinical Performance Guidelines) is available
through Nursing 84 Blackboard site. Students should contact the skills lab
coordinator at (510) 723-6953 to review Nursing 84 orientation dates and times.
The clinical examination consists of:
a.
"Math for Medications" written examination which must be passed with a
score of 90% or higher, limit 3 attempts;
b.
HIPPA/Standard Precautions validated yearly by Health Stream Modules;
c.
“Therapeutic Communications” written examination passed with a score of
90% – limit 3 attempts;
d.
IV module – Check off on IV#1(all students), #2, #3 (students challenging
N60A).
e.
Skills Exam: a three hour skills lab exam which must be passed with a score
of 80%– limit 2 attempts.
The purpose of the testing package is to validate minimal theoretical core
information and a minimal level of safe clinical behaviors considered by the nursing
faculty to be pre-requisite for the course or program level in which the advanced
standing applicant is to be placed.
Advanced Standing Applicants include:
1.
All former Chabot College nursing students who withdrew or were unable to
progress in the nursing program and who are eligible for re-admission to the
program (two year limit);
2.
LVN-RN applicants whose education goal at Chabot College is either A.A. or
“non-degree” or “LVN thirty-unit option” (two year limit starting with N70).
Clinical Examination Policies and Procedures:
1.
The applicant must consult with the Nursing Program Director prior to being
admitted to any nursing major course which includes a clinical component.
The Director will advise the applicant regarding prerequisite skills in the
clinical course or program level for which the applicant will be required to
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demonstrate competency.
2.
The applicant must enroll in Nursing 84 and read the syllabus for this course
titled “Advance Standing Clinical Performance Guidelines”. The syllabus
delineates clinical skills expectations for various advanced standing points of
entry. It also details the requirements of the clinical performance
examination.
3.
Students must be enrolled in Nursing 84 in order to practice skills and
otherwise prepare for the examination. Skills Lab instructor is available for
questions and guidance during this course.
4.
All exams must be scheduled in advance with the Clinical Coordinator.
Cancellations must give a twenty-four hour advance notice except in
extenuating circumstances. If the exam is canceled, regardless of the
circumstances, the applicant will be rescheduled (upon request) after all other
applicants who are awaiting appointments have been accommodated.
5.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete their skills performance early
in the semester. If the exam is not successfully completed, this could affect
their ranking level for admission to the program.
6.
All theory validation (including math calculations), as well as the IV module,
must be satisfactorily completed before scheduling the skills performance
examination.
7.
All examinations given in the Skills Lab must be completed satisfactorily. If
any examination or part of the examination is failed, the entire examination
must be repeated.
8.
If a student fails the clinical examination in the Skills Lab, the student may
repeat the exam. Only two attempts will be allowed for the examination in
the Skills Lab. This may not carry over to the next semester as testing is only
valid for 6 months. If the student is unable to pass the exam on the second
attempt, no further attempts will be permitted and the student’s name will be
removed from Advanced Standing consideration.
9.
When both the theory and the skills have been satisfactorily completed and
validated by the Clinical Coordinator, the Director of the Nursing Program will
be notified in writing.
10.
The testing process (written and skills lab) is considered valid for 6 months.
11.
Skills Performance Exams may be scheduled at the Chabot Hayward campus,
or alternate site.
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Assessment Technology Institute (ATI) Tests for Advanced Standing
Students
LVN’s will be required to take Fundamentals of Nursing, Nursing Care of Children,
Maternal-Newborn Nursing, and Pharmacology assessment exams. Students must
pass all ATI exams with a score of Level 2 or higher.
There will be a one-time fee for all exams. Approximate cost is $600 for the set of
tests. Access to materials will be E-Books. Testing is a proctored exam. Retesting will
be included in the initial costs. The cost is non-refundable.
Passing score for each exam is Level 2. No more than two attempts may be made
on the ATI exam. If the student scores lower than Level 2, he/she will be required to
take two (2) non-proctored remediation exams and score 100% on each and turn in
to N70 instructor before being allowed to take the 2nd ATI exam and final attempt
at the test. Those who are not successful will have one (1) opportunity to take and
pass a theory only course (N81 (Obstetrics), N82 (Pediatrics) and/or N64
(Pharmacology). The one attempt to theory also applies to N70 (transition course),
N70L, N88 (Pathophysiology) and N88L (Health Assessment). Should a student not
pass the theory–only course, he/she will not be eligible for entry in the nursing
program as an Advanced Standing Student. In this case, the student may apply as a
beginning, generic student.
Policy on Sexual Harassment
The Chabot College policy relating to sexual harassment will be upheld by the Nursing
Program at all times. The policy and standard are in the Chabot College Catalog, as well as
on the Board of Trustees webpage.
Policy on Educational Rights and Privacy Act
The Chabot College Policy on “The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act” will be upheld
by the Nursing Program at all times. This policy can be found on the Chabot College
Admission and Records website. www.chabotcollege.edu/admissions/ferpa.cfm
Textbooks
A list of required textbooks may be found in Appendix L.
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Skills Laboratory and Use
The skills lab is maintained in Building 3100 for your use. A Clinical Coordinator (Registered
Nurse) is present during non-class hours to assist you in learning technical skills. The hours
are posted outside the door and will be announced at the beginning of each semester.
Students who arrive for clinical check-offs and/or clinical exams are expected to be proficient
in the content and clinical application of the scheduled check-off or exam. Students have 3
opportunities to successfully pass a check-off. In the event the student is unsuccessful on
the third attempt they will be dismissed form the program.
The skills lab has been developed for you as a "hands on" area for clinical readiness and
application of theory. Occasionally you may be asked to work with the Clinical Coordinator
as a referral from your Clinical Instructor for remediation of clinical skills. A white lab coat
should be worn over street clothes while in the skills lab for check-offs. Every effort is made
to uphold standards of hospital asepsis; therefore, students should refrain from sitting on
beds or eating in the skills lab. Reference materials are available for study and research.
Chabot Library
The Chabot College Library has extensive on-line resources for the nursing students.
Handouts are available regarding the use of the Publication Manual of the American
Psychological Association (APA) style format for writing papers. The APA style is used for
papers in the nursing program. (Appendix I)
Students are encouraged to use the library (Learning Resource Center) and the many
services which it offers: audio-visual, viewing rooms, nursing journals, nursing texts, and
computer search services.
Nursing texts are designated "RT" under the Library of Congress system. If students would
like a specific text to be purchased for library use, the instructor should be notified in writing.
Every attempt will be made to meet the need. Several required texts are available on reserve
only in the library.
Many of the clinical facilities, in which students affiliate, have excellent medical libraries. You
are encouraged to take advantage of their facilities in accordance with that institution's
policy.
Support Services
The college is in full compliance with the American Disabilities Act. The college offers a
number of support services. Information about them may be found in the college catalog
and the college web page. They include, among others: counseling services, financial aid
(scholarships, loans, and grants), tutorials (for academic assistance), writing guidance (for
term papers, etc.), Disabled Student Center and child care services.
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Financial Aid/Employment
Information and applications concerning student financial aid are available through the
Financial Aid Office, Building 700. Determination of need is based upon current filing of the
Financial Aid Form. Students are expected to comply with the requirements to receive
financial aid. Failure to meet these requirements may result in disqualification for further
financial aid. Some nursing loans and scholarships are available for students who meet
criteria established by the agency, group or individuals sponsoring the scholarship or loan.
For further information about available scholarships, please check with the Scholarship
Chairperson of the Nursing Faculty.
Information regarding on and off campus employment opportunities may be obtained
through the Office of Student Life.
Scholarship
Nursing scholarships are offered throughout the program; Delores Jones Kaiser Foundation,
Eden Township, Healthcare Professionals etc. Information is posted on the nursing website,
bulletin boards and via email to all students. The nursing program may also have scholarship
funds available to students. See website for information.
Student Participation
Student Nursing Association (SNA):
Students are invited and encouraged to participate in activities and organizations across the
campus whenever possible. Over the past several years, nursing students developed and
organized a Student Nurses Association. This organization addresses social and other issues
which affect nursing students throughout the program. A faculty advisor assists and
facilitates students in their endeavors.
1. The Associated Students of Chabot College (ASCC) bylaws can be viewed at
http://www.chabotcollege.edu/ascc/governance/bylaws.cfm
2. Officers will include the following
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
One President
One Vice-President
One Secretary
One Treasurer
One Project Chairperson
One Newsletter/Web Site Editor
3. Duties and responsibilities of these officer positions are available in Appendix M.
4.
Chabot College follows the National Student Nurse Association (NSNA bylaws). The
Chabot College SNA is not currently a member of this group but may choose in the
future to join this national organization of student nurses.
http://www.nsna.org/Activities/Bylaws.aspx
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Liaison Committee:
Student representatives also sit on the Student-Faculty Liaison Committee. This committee
consists of a student representative from each clinical group in each year of the nursing
program and nursing faculty members. The committee serves as a link between student and
faculty and deals with concerns regarding policy, curriculum, rules and regulations and
program implementation. The committee meets regularly. Liaison committee minutes will
be typed and results of faculty discussion posted and/or emailed to program students.
Faculty Meetings:
Students are encouraged to attend regularly scheduled nursing faculty meetings. The date
and time are posted on a calendar on the nursing webpage. Please inform the Nursing
Program Administrative Assistant one week in advance if you wish to attend a meeting so
that sufficient meeting materials will be available.
Student input:
Input from students is routinely solicited in areas of curriculum change, scheduling, policy
and procedure development and textbook selection and evaluation. If you wish to
participate in any of these topic areas, please make your desires known to your current
instructor, the liaison-faculty member or the program director.
Meeting with the Nursing Program Director:
There will be scheduled meeting with the program director once a semester during a prearranged college hour. These meetings, although optional, are important and provide an
opportunity to clarify issues and share information. You are free to add any item for
discussion to the agenda on the day of the meeting.
Communications:
The Chabot College Nursing webpage is regularly updated source of communication for the
students. It contains announcements, calendars, Student Handbook and other valuable
information. It can be accessed at www.chabotcollege.edu/nurs . There are bulletin boards
in the hallway of the 2nd floor in building 2200 and outside the Skills Lab in Building 3100
designated for use by the Nursing Program. They include class notices, information on
loans, scholarships and job opportunities. Students are encouraged to check them regularly.
Instructors also communicate information via Blackboard, emails and text messages.
Estimated Expenses
A package of supplies for the skills lab will be required for purchase in the Bookstore. In
addition, the following are estimated expenses. In general, books will be your largest
expense. The approximate cost of books and other fees for the program are as follows:
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Books
Fee/Tuition
Lab
Supplies
Exam
Fees
Uniforms
Semester
One
Semester
Two
Semester
Three
Semester
Four
$800
$651
$150
$285
$200
$650
$651
$500
$651
$350
$651
Total per
Category
$2,300
$2,604
$40
NCLEX
Fees
$285
$570
Total
per
Year
$1,301
$3,387
$1,441
$400
$190
Total
per
Term
$2,086
$200
$400
$1,051
$2,877
$6,264
This includes only those texts which are required. Other texts will be recommended or
supplemental but are not mandatory. The bookstore will have a variety of books available
for purchase. Tuition is calculated at current rate of $46 per unit x 13.5 units each
semester.
The preceding price quotes do not reflect any assessments that may be determined by
your nursing class (such as dues, fund-raisers for the pinning ceremony, etc.).
The following items are mandatory. In order to maintain a clean and neat appearance, a
minimum of two uniforms will be needed. In an attempt to keep costs down, and in
cooperation with the Student Liaison Committee, efforts are made to purchase uniforms as
inexpensively as possible. Considering the maximum cost for the minimum number of items,
the following ESTIMATES are given:
Package of skills lab supplies.......
$150
Uniforms.......................................
$200
School patch (3).............................
$ 20
Lab coat (l)...................................
$ 40
Shoes (l pair)................................
$ 65
Stethoscope/goggles......................
$100
Scissors/pocket pack.......
$ 25
Watch with a "sweep" second hand
$ 40
Name tag (2).................................
$ 30
TOTAL
$600 – $700 range
Other items for which you should budget include: (approximately $700) medical
examinations, immunizations, fees for Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) testing
service, NCLEX-RN registration and testing fee, and dues for participation in student
organizations. All costs are subject to change.
Throughout the year, many scholarships are made available to nursing students. Students
should check their e-mail, bulletin boards and BlackBoard sites for information.
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Transportation:
Each student is expected to provide his/her own transportation to and from school and
clinical facilities in a reliable and timely manner.
Although students are encouraged to car pool this may not always be possible depending on
clinical assignments.
All students who are driving between clinical sites must maintain their own automobile
insurance.
Student Data Change Address/phone/name
In the event that a nursing student changes his/her name, email, address or phone number
during the nursing program, the Nursing Program Office must be notified. A change of
information form for the official Chabot College Records is located on the website:
www.chabotcollege.edu/admissions/forms/personaldatachange.pdf .
Please complete the form as soon as possible after the change occurs and return to the
nursing program office, Room 2273. We will submit the form to Admission and Records to
update your school information. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the program office
of changes in email or contact numbers
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Social Networking Policy
Chabot Nursing Program
Definitions:
Social Networking: As used in this policy, means communicating with others
over the Internet for social purposes. This includes but is not limited to the following:
 Networking sites such as: Linkedin, Facebook, Twitter,
 File hosting/sharing sites: such as DropBox, MediaFire, Wiki
 Video/ Audio sharing sites: YouTube, Vlogs, Podcasts
 Photo sharing sites: Snapfish, Flickr, Photobucket, Instagram
 Blogs and personal websites: Twitter, Blogspot, Wordpress
 Media sites that are offered by television networks, newspapers, and
magazines
Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines to students, faculty, and staff who
engage in online social networking. Information published on social media sites must comply
with Chabot College Nursing Program’s Social Networking Policy as well as HIPPA and the
policies of the clinical sites used by Chabot College.
While this policy may need to be modified as new technologies and social networking
tools emerge, the guiding principle of the policy is to ensure that the reputation of clinical
sites, the Chabot College Nursing Program, and that of individual persons is protected.
As students, you will want to represent the College in a fair, accurate and legal
manner while protecting the brand and reputation of the institution. When publishing
information on social media sites, students should remain cognizant that information may be
public for anyone to see and can be traced back to you as an individual. Since social media
typically enables two way communications with your audience, you have less control about
how material you post will be used by others.
Guidelines:
1. Anything that bears the Chabot name or references the Chabot nursing program
needs to be available for instructors to review.
2. Written permission needs to be received for recording all lectures. Lectures are not to
be posted by students to any Internet sites.
3. No student shall videotape professors or fellow students for personal or social media
use, without the permission of the faculty or fellow student.
4. Patients/clients should never be videotaped or photographed, discussed or referred
to, on any social media sites.
5. Events and/or situations which occur in the clinical site can never be discussed on
social media sites.
6. No personal phone conversations or texting are allowed at any time while in
patient/client areas or in the classroom.
7. Use of computers (iPad, Notebooks, etc.) during class shall be restricted to note
taking and classroom activities. Use otherwise is distracting for not only the student
involved in the activity but those in the immediate area/vicinity.
8. It is expected that during clinical, use of Smartphones (iPhones, iPads) and similar
devices employed for social media will be used only as authorized by faculty. If a
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device is combined with a cell phone, it is expected that the cell phone aspect of the
device is silenced.
9. Posts/comments by students should not reflect Chabot College in any manner. When
posting on social networking site, post/comments should reflect the personal views of
the social networking member only. This includes by not limited to, tagging, checkins, or any comments reflecting Chabot College or clinical sites.
10. Posts/comments should be respectful and in good taste. Negative or unprofessional
posts/comments are unacceptable.
11. Posts/comments/photos should never directly or indirectly reflect patients, diagnosis,
or any content related to patient care or clinical experience.
12. Should a student post a photo of themselves on a social media site where s/he can
be identified as a Chabot College Nursing Program student, the photo must not
portray the student or Program in a negative/unprofessional manner.
13. Social online interaction between current students and faculty/staff is prohibited.
14. Student questions/concerns are only to be addressed in proper, approved channels of
communication set forth by the school, and never through social networking.
15. Students are to refrain from accessing social networking sites during clinical or
classroom time/lecture.
Violations of Policy:
Chabot College’s Nursing Program will not tolerate violations of the social networking
policy. All reports of such behavior will be investigated. If the activity on a social networking
site is considered an infraction of school policy, it will be handled according to the
disciplinary process. Violation of this policy can result in disciplinary action ranging
from program probation or dismissal from the Program.
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ASSISTANCE REFERRAL FORM
The Chabot Nursing Faculty is committed to assisting students with special needs to obtain
needed services. The following referral is being made to facilitate this process.
Student Name:____________________________________Referred
by:__________________
Reason for referral_________________________________________
Counseling Services - College
Contact person:________________
Bldg. 700 – Rm 755 (510) 723-7013
Short-term Personal Counseling______
Student Support
Group_____________
Financial Aid Services
Katherine Lintzmeyer - Director
Bldg. 700, Rm. 702 – (510) 723-6748
Learning Skills Services
Bldg. 2400 – (510) 723-6725
_____Learning Disability Eligibility
Assessment
_____Academic Accommodation
Health Center – Mental Health
Counseling
Bldg 100 (510) 723-7625
ValJean Dale – Mental Health Clinical
Supervisor
ESL Laboratory
Bldg. 2300, Rm. 2351 (510) 723-6825
Tutorials/Learning Center
Student Center, Bldg. 2300 - Rm. 2351
(510) 723-6920
Skills Laboratory
Bldg. 3100 Rm 3116 - (510)723-6953
_____Test Anxiety Workshop
_____Test-taking Strategies
_____Study Skills
_____Time Management
_____Tutoring
Skills Lab Coordinator
Skills:__________________________
I have been informed about the services(s) available to me as indicated above. I
understand that a copy of this referral will be placed in my student file.
Student:______________________________________________________Date:_________
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Distribution:
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Simulation Center
CLINICAL SIMULATION EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Introduction
Chabot College Nursing Program has adopted an educational innovation using simulation technology
for enhancement of nursing education within the Associate Degree Program. High-fidelity adult,
pediatric, infant, and birthing mother simulators are used to simulate a realistic safe clinical
environment. The simulation center offers students the opportunity to experience and care for “highrisk” patients in a safe environment.
Patient Simulators
High-fidelity patient simulators are manikins that have computers as internal organs that can allow
them to have a heartbeat, breathe, talk and even deliver a baby. The purpose of the simulation
experience is to allow the student(s) to participate in a realistic scenario of patient care that involves
critical thinking, delegation, teamwork, coordination, and collaboration.
Confidentiality Statements
Realism of the scenarios is vital to learning for each student within the simulation lab. Providing an
equitable learning experience for each student is just as important. All persons using the lab will be
required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement that applies to the simulation. Because simulations may
be recorded and/or videotaped, each student will sign a Release to be Videotaped and Recorded.
All new nursing students will complete these forms in the first semester nursing course.
No participant or instructor is allowed to tape or video (including use of a smart phone) a
simulation and post it on any social media site.
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Violation of this confidentiality statement will be considered a violation of the Chabot College
Program policy, and may be grounds for dismissal.
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Simulation and Skills Lab
 Simulation equipment should only be operated by personnel who have been trained by the Clinical
Simulation Lab Staff.
 The Clinical Simulation Lab is operated by the Chabot Nursing Program faculty. The Simulation
Lab Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and maintaining the Lab.
 Only Clinical Simulation Lab staff and course faculty trained in the use of the simulation equipment
are permitted to run the computer and simulators.
 Tours may be scheduled as needed with Clinical Simulation Lab staff.
 Computers for the Manikins should be used only to operate the simulators and run audiovisual
debriefing equipment. These computers should not be used for Internet access. Software should
not be loaded onto these computers due to the risk of incompatibilities with simulator or AV
equipment software.
 Students should come prepared for the Clinical Simulation Experience (CSE) as they would for any
clinical day. Students should be dressed in their uniforms, and have their stethoscope, etc. with
them.
 Safety of all participants and patients must be ensured just as in a real patient clinical setting.
 All participants must wash their hands before touching the simulator Manikins.
 No Betadine, ink pen, or felt tip marker is to be used on or near the Manikin simulators. Ink will
permanently stain the simulator Manikins’ skin. Do not write notes on gloves as ink may transfer
to the Manikins’ skin.
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 Photocopied papers should not be placed on, under, or near the Manikins to prevent the risk of ink
transfer.
 Iodine or other staining medications should not come into contact with the Manikins.
 All Manikins must be kept dry; care should be used when simulation involves fluid (i.e. blood,
urine, etc).
 Do not spill fluids over any component inside simulator Manikin torsos. This could damage the unit
and present a possible hazard for the operator.
 Do not place artificial blood or other materials on the Manikins’ skin without first verifying with the
Simulation Lab Staff that the materials will not cause damage.
 Once the clinical simulation day is completed, students must help restore the simulator and
environment to baseline status.
Lab Etiquette
 All students will wear uniforms/scrubs and standard white clinic closed-toed shoes when
participating in learning activities. Instructors will wear lab coats or scrubs when conducting or
observing. College dress code applies.
 Cellular phones and similar electronic devices are not allowed in the simulation lab. They interfere
with the wireless connections between the manikins and the computers.
 Food, drink and gum are not permitted at the bedside of the simulator or near the computer
components.
 Facility users are expected to leave the Clinical Simulation Lab in order. Please dispose of any
trash in appropriate containers and ensure insure all equipment is shut down and turned off.
 Facility users are responsible for following standard precautions. Sharps and syringes are to be
disposed in appropriate containers. Anyone sustaining a needle-stick or any other type of injury
must complete an injury report.
Student Orientation
1. All first semester students will have a 30 minute orientation to simulation, tour of the
simulation lab, and demonstration of the high-fidelity simulator prior to a scenario. This will
be with the Lab Team (Simulation Coordinator and Simulation Technician).
2. Students will receive instruction in the location of supplies and equipment.
3. Orientation will include where to auscultate lung sounds, heart sounds, bowel sounds, palpate
pulses, BP and injection sites on the simulator.
Assessment of Learner Development
Observation and formative feedback will be part of the scenario for each individual student.
Simulation scenarios are to support the core content of the curriculum and are not used to evaluate
the student for points or grade. Only unsafe practice will be communicated to the lead instructor by
the instructor and/or lab team conducting the scenario.
Evaluations
An evaluation of the Clinical Simulation Experience will be completed by the students to provide
feedback regarding their experience. This will guide the Lab Staff to make improvements.
INTRAVENOUS ACCESS AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION – All Manikins
No IVs are to be started on the Manikins. An IV will be inserted on the manikin if needed for the
scenario. You can push or administer IV solutions.
INTRAMUSCULAR/SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTIONS – All Manikins
The medication should be prepared as if the medication is to be administered, but the actual injection
should just be simulated. No fluids should ever be injected into the Manikin.
URINARY CATHETERIZATION – All Manikins
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Urinary catheterization should be performed with a size 14 French catheter or smaller to preserve the
integrity of the simulator.
MANIKIN LUBRICANT
 Do not introduce any fluids into the esophagus or trachea of the manikin.
 Only silicon airway lubricant in small amounts should be used to lubricate the airway for tubes
 Prior to using airway adjuncts, spray the inside of the pharynx, nostrils and all airway
management devices to be inserted with a liberal amount of the provided airway lubricant.
Thank you for maintaining our simulation lab policy.
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PINNING CEREMONY GUIDELINES
Nursing Program Policy: The nursing program pinning ceremony, if held at Chabot
College, must follow College Policy and the following procedures:
Guidelines:
1. A committee of students should be formed for planning the ceremony. The
Assistant Director (or his/her designee) will be appointed to assist students
with planning.
2. The dress code will be as follows:
a. Females will wear a white uniform, white uniform shoes, and hose. If
the graduate elects to wear a uniform dress, it should be at least knee
length.
b. Males will wear a white uniform top and white pants, white shoes and
socks.
c. Appearance should be neat and professional
3. Reservation of an appropriate event center needs to be made approximately
one year in advance so that the date the students will want will be available.
Clearance must be obtained from the Dean of Language Arts and Humanities
if the taking of pictures by other than family members is to be done. If
videotaping of the ceremony is planned, it must be cleared with the Dean of
Language Arts/Humanities, and the rights of privacy of all members of the
class must be discussed and resolved.
4. Any speaker would be selected and notified at least eight weeks prior to the
ceremony.
5. Invitations need to be sent to the following:
6. All members of the Board of Trustees
a. Chancellor, President, Vice President of Academic Services, Vice
President of Student Services, Dean of Health and Natural Sciences,
Dean of Student Services
b. All members of the Nursing Advisory Committee
c. ValleyCare Medical Center Board of Trustees, and Education Center
Personnel.
d. All full time and adjunct nursing faculty
7. No invocation or benediction in the traditional sense will be permitted.
8. The number of invitations may be limited. Style, format, and number of
invitations needs to be decided two months in advance of mailing.
9. Chabot College Nursing pins must be ordered four months in advance of the
pinning. Pins are to be ordered and paid for through the Bookstore.
10. The actual pinning may be done by family members or friends, if desired by
the entire nursing class. However, if this alternative is taken, it must be
limited to family members or friends.
a. No more than three people should be on the stage to pin the graduate.
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11. Graduates may elect to write a statement and have it read at the time their
name is called to be pinned. The statements should be 50 words or less, and
should be typed in no smaller than 16 point font and placed on an index card.
This needs to be completed the week prior to the pinning ceremony.
12. The pinning ceremony must be conducted in a timely fashion. In no case
should the entire ceremony exceed two hours.
13. No helium balloons are allowed in the auditorium. Specifically no arches.
Towers maybe used but a method of deflating the removal must be discussed
prior to ceremony.
14. Flowers: live flowers may be used for stage decoration but a method of
disbursement after the ceremony must be discussed with first year students
or stage staff working the event.
15. Gifts: If the class would like to present faculty/staff with gifts this should be
completed at the last faculty meeting not at pinning.
16. The graduates should consult with the students in the first year prior to the
actual pinning ceremony in order to arrange adequate numbers of students to
assist with rehearsal, set-up, serving of refreshments and clean-up after the
event.
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SIMULATION CENTER CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT
During your participation in a simulated clinical experience (SCE) at the Chabot
College Simulation Center (CSC), you will be both an active participant in simulated
scenarios and an observer.
The objective of the SCE program is to educate pre-licensed and licensed health
care practitioners to better assess and improve their performance in evolving health
care crisis situations. A SCE is designed to challenge a healthcare professional’s
response and judgment in a high stress environment.
By signing this agreement, you agree to maintain strict confidentiality regarding both
yours and others performance, whether seen in real time, on video or otherwise
communicated to you. Failure to maintain confidentiality may result in unwarranted
and unfair defamation of character of the participants.
You will be discussing the scenarios during debriefing, but we believe that “All that
takes place in the simulation environment – stays in the simulation environment!”
Due to copyrights, intellectually property rights, and to maintain optimal simulation
experiences for the other learners who will be following you in the center, you are to
maintain strict confidentiality regarding the specific scenarios, and what happened
during the simulation experience. A breach of confidentiality may result in loss of
privileges at CSC.
I agree to maintain strict confidentiality about the details of the scenarios,
participants, and performance of any participant(s).
RELEASE TO BE VIDEOTAPED AND RECORDED
I understand that the Chabot College Simulation Center will record my
performance in the simulation scenario for teaching purposes only, and that it may be
shown while other participants are present during the debriefing portion of this learning
activity.
I understand that the recording may be reviewed with me for learning purposes.
Signature
Agency
Print Name
Date
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14Link: http://www.rn.ca.gov/regulations/title16.shtml#1443.5
1443.5. Standards of Competent Performance
A registered nurse shall be considered to be competent when he/she consistently demonstrates the
ability to transfer scientific knowledge from social, biological and physical sciences in applying the
nursing process, as follows:
(1) Formulates a nursing diagnosis through observation of the client's physical condition and
behavior, and through interpretation of information obtained from the client and others, including the
health team.
(2) Formulates a care plan, in collaboration with the client, which ensures that direct and indirect
nursing care services provide for the client's safety, comfort, hygiene, and protection, and for disease
prevention and restorative measures.
(3) Performs skills essential to the kind of nursing action to be taken, explains the health treatment to
the client and family and teaches the client and family how to care for the client's health needs.
(4) Delegates tasks to subordinates based on the legal scopes of practice of the subordinates and on
the preparation and capability needed in the tasks to be delegated, and effectively supervises nursing
care being given by subordinates.
(5) Evaluates the effectiveness of the care plan through observation of the client's physical condition
and behavior, signs and symptoms of illness, and reactions to treatment and through communication
with the client and health team members, and modifies the plan as needed.
(6) Acts as the client's advocate, as circumstances require, by initiating action to improve health care
or to change decisions or activities which are against the interests or wishes of the client, and by
giving the client the opportunity to make informed decisions about health care before it is provided.
Note:
Authority cited: Section 2715, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 2725 and 2761,
Business and Professions Code. History: 1. New section filed 6-17-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter
(Register 85, No. 25).
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ARTICLE I - NAME OF ORGANIZATION
Section 1. The name of this organization shall be the Chabot Student Nurses Association.
ARTICLE II - purpose and function
Section 1. Purpose
A. To assume responsibility for contributing to nursing education in order to provide for
the highest quality of health care.
B. To provide programs representative of fundamental interests and concerns to nursing
students.
C. To aid in the development of the whole person, including his/her professional role,
his/her responsibility for health care of people in all walks of life.
Section 2. Function
A. To have direct input into standards of nursing education and influence the education
process.
B. To influence health care, nursing education and practice through legislative activities
as appropriate.
C. o promote and encourage participation in community affairs and activities towards
health care and the resolution of related social issues.
D. To represent nursing students to the consumer, to institutions, and other
organizations.
E. To promote and encourage students' participation in interdisciplinary activities.
F. To promote and encourage recruitment efforts, participation in student activities, and
educational opportunities regardless of a person's race, color, creed, national origin,
ethnicity, age, gender, marital status, lifestyle, disability or economic status.
G. To promote and encourage collaborative relationships with nursing and health related
organizations.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERS
Section 1. Members shall be:
A. Students enrolled in state approved programs leading to licensure as a
registered nurse.
B. Registered nurses enrolled in programs leading an associate degree with a
major in nursing.
C. Active members shall have all the privileges of membership.
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ARTICLE IV – GRADUATION PINNING CEREMONY FUNDRAISING
Section 1. Fundraising
A. Club/Organization is required to meet all Chabot College standards for fundraising as
issued by the office of Student Life.
B. Clubs/organizations are able to sell food on campus. Food that is served or sold to the
public must be prepared in or purchased from an approved food facility. An approved
food facility is a restaurant, market, or other retail food establishment licensed by the
Alameda County Health Department or from Chabot College Fresh & Natural. Prior to
selling, club must submit Temporary Food Permit Form to the Student Life Office.
C. Clubs/organizations are able to sell (2 times per semester) in our Chabot College Flea
Market at no cost. Visit the Flea Market office located in Room 2355.
D. All money collected from fundraising, no matter the amount, must be deposited to the
club account via the Chabot College Business Office located in room 206. A receipt will be
provided for your accounting records, and should be kept by the club treasurer. Please
submit a copy of your deposit to the Student Life Office after each fundraiser. No money
is to be kept in the private accounts of individuals at any time.
Section 2: Dues
A. Each class will determine through class discussion, the amount, if any for class dues,
collected solely for the purpose of paying for graduation ceremony and any other event
attended by the entire class.
B. A Class vote shall have the authority to change membership dues, providing such dues do
not exceed the amounts set in these bylaws.
C. Any member who fails to pay current dues shall forfeit all privileges of membership.
Section 3: Payment of Bills
A. No bills are to be paid for by cash. All bills are to be processed by Request for
Disbursement (RFD) which requires the signature of the club Treasurer and Advisor.
RFD’s may be obtained from the office of Student Life (RM 2355) invoice s(bills) must
be attached to completed RFD’s and returned to the Student life Office for processing
through the College.
B. In certain cases, club members may choose to personally pay for minor expenses of your
club and request reimbursement from the club account at a later time (provided the
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club account has sufficient funds.) This may be done by completing an Request for
Disbursement (RFD), attached the original receipts for the merchandise or services,
acquiring the signature of the club Treasurer and Advisor , and returning the form to
the Student Life Office (Rm. 2355). It takes approximately 1-2 weeks to process the
reimbursement. Please note that by choosing to personally pay for expense you accept
full responsibility for any subsequent fees/interest incurred.
C. Advance Check: If required to pay for merchandise or services at time of delivery a
student should complete a Request for Disbursement Form, ensuring the CASH
ADVANCE is marked. Club must provide *2) quote before submitting your disbursement
form. Obtain the required signature, attach invoice and expected costs, and return to
Student Life Office.
D. Matching Funds: The Student Senate (SSCC) offers Fund matching to clubs who do
Fundraiser. The ICC will match dollar-for-dollar fund raised by any recognized oncampus club/organization for up to four hundred dollars per semester.
Section 4: Faculties Request
During the course of the academic year, clubs/organization often requires use of College rooms
or location in order to hold event or club meetings. Club/organization is required to complete
“Facilities Request” form and sign the Facility Board Policies. The Reed Buffington Theatre will
be reserved each year on the last Thursday of the semester for the Pinning Ceremony through
the nursing program office. On the form, please indicate the time, date, location you are
requesting, and if need any A/V equipment. For large more complex event, pleas attach a map
indicated the desired set-up as well as a detailed descript of the vent so that your needs can be
accommodated. A copy of the vent flyer must be submitted with the facility form when hosting
an event.
ARTICLE V. - OFFICERS
Section 1. Composition
The class officers will consist of: one President, one Vice President, one Secretary, two Treasurer’s
(one on each campus), and one Projects Chairperson.
Section 2. Responsibilities
A. The Class Officers shall be responsible for:
1. Transacting business of the association between membership meetings and shall report
such transactions at the next regularly scheduled membership meeting.
2. Filling vacancies in any office by two-thirds majority vote of Class Officers except the
office of President.
3. Reviewing monetary disbursements, acquisitions and fund raising activities and shall be
responsible for procuring persons for audit of all accounts on an annual basis.
Section 3. Quorum. A quorum for the board meetings shall be the president, vice president,
three other board members and one faculty advisor.
Section 4. Duties of the Class Officers shall consist of:
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A. President
1. Shall preside at all meetings of this association, appoint special committee as needed,
perform all other duties pertaining to the office and represent this association in all
matters to the local state nurses association, the local league for nursing, state nursing
student association, National Student Nurses' Association, and other professional and
student organizations.
2. Shall serve as chairperson of the Board of Directors
B. Vice President
1. Shall assume responsibility of the office of President in the event of the vacancy
occurring in the office until the next regular election.
2. Shall preside at meetings in the absence of the President.
3. Shall assist the President as delegated and act as advisor to the President.
C. Secretary
1. Shall record and distribute the minutes of all meetings of this association as directed by
the President.
2. Shall keep on file as a permanent record all reports, pape and documents submitted to
the Secretary.
3. Refer to dully appointed committees the necessary records for the completion of
business.
4. Forward minutes to the state nursing student association board as well as the names
and addresses of all officers and committee chairpersons after their election or
appointment.
5. Deliver to the newly elected Secretary all association papers.
D. Treasurer
1. Shall serve as chairperson of the budget/finance committee.
2. Submit financial reports to the membership as directed by President.
3. Prepare financial reports submitted at the monthly Class OfficersMeeting.
4. Keep a permanent record of all dues received from members and any other income and
expenses.
5. Remit payment for approved debits according to the following:
a) Disbursement of Funds
1. Requests for disbursement of funds shall be made in writing to the Board of
Directors.
2. Upon approval the treasurer will issue checks for those requests approved.
3. No funds will be disbursed without prior approval.
E. Projects Chairperson
1. Serves as chairperson of Projects committee.
2. Attend student activities council meetings.
3. Be accountable to the membership for notification of pending student activities.
4. Keep bulletin board up-to-date.
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ARTICLE VI - ELECTIONS
Section 1. Election of Class Officers
A. Elections shall be held at the end of the first semester in December.
B. All elections shall be by secret ballot.
C. A plurality vote of the members present and entitled to vote and voting shall constitute an
official election.
D. In the event of a tie, a revote shall be held.
E. All nominations shall be made from the floor or via email through the program office.
ARTICLE VII - MEETINGS
Section 1. Membership Meetings
A. Meeting dates shall be set on the third Thursday of each month during college hour and will
be telecast to each campus.
C. The President shall have the authority to convene a special meeting as such time as is
deemed necessary and shall notify the general membership of such meeting, location, and
time.
ARTICLE VII - AMENDMENTS
Amendments to the Bylaws may be made with a 2/3 vote of those present and voting at a
membership meeting provided that notice of proposed amendments has been sent to members
at least four weeks prior to the meeting. Only proper amendments submitted in writing and
carrying the proponent's signature will be considered.
ARTICLE VIII - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
All meetings of this association shall be conducted according to the parliamentary law as set
forth in Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised where the rules apply and are not in conflict
with these bylaws.
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Chabot College
Division of Health, Kinesiology and Athletics
Nursing Program – Room 2273
25555 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 723-6896 - Office
CERTIFICATE OF UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT
I
(Student Name- please print)
have read and understand the foregoing statements in the Nursing
Student Handbook.
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I understand the program is full-time, and requires completion of all courses
each semester with 73% or better to continue in the program.
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I understand this book maybe amended, revised or updated via email and/or
hardcopy throughout the program.
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I agree to abide by all of the conditions therein.
Signature:
Name (please print):
Date:
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