Tulsa Community College
Nursing Division
Nursing of the Childbearing Family
NURS2423
I. PLACEMENT: Level 3 - Nursing Curriculum
II. CREDIT HOURS: Three (3). The credit hours are allocated as follows:
1.75 credits - Theory classes (195 minutes each for 7 weeks)
Unit Exams (60 minutes each for 3 weeks; 45 minutes for 1 week)
Comprehensive Final (2 hours for 1 week)
1.25 credits - Clinical Practicum/Learning Activities
Learning Activities Laboratory (1.25 hours each for 7 weeks)
Clinical Practicum (6 hours each for 5 weeks, 4 hours for 2 weeks)
Ambulatory Community Experience (6 hours, 2 hours each for 3 weeks)
Collaborative Exam (30 min each for 4 weeks)
III. COURSE PREREQUISITES:
NURS 1457 Nursing of Adults with Major Health Disruptions
NURS 1421 Nursing Issues and Perspectives 2
BIO 2164 Microbiology
PSY 2023 Developmental Psychology
IV. COURSE COREQUISITES:
POS 1113 American Federal Government
NURS 2433 Nursing Care of Children and Their Families
NURS 2453 Nursing Promotion for Quality of Life
V. COURSE CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
Nursing care of mothers and newborns during the childbearing transition is the focus of this
course. Emphasis is on the physiological care of the mother and infant and psychosocial
transition of the family. The concepts of transition, growth and development, and health
promotion are explored within the roles of manager and provider of care while being a
member within the discipline of healthcare. Pharmacologic principles and interventions are
applied to specific client populations. Community is viewed as a part of the environment,
and the psychosocial adaptation of the entire family is examined.
VI. COURSE OUTCOMES:
At the end of this course, the students will be able to:
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A. Roles
 Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical principles essential to the roles of
the ADN (care provider, care manager and member of the healthcare team) in the
care of the childbearing family.
 Implements the roles of the ADN when providing holistic care for the childbearing
family of varying ages, developmental levels, values, ethics, groups and cultures.
B. Client Needs
 Implement nursing skills/competencies and evaluates the delivery of evidence based
care of the childbearing family according to standards of practice, licensure laws,
and professional responsibilities.
C. Communication
 Communicate effectively with the childbearing family in a caring and therapeutic
manner consistent with cultural expectations and phases of pregnancy.
 Communicate effectively with faculty, agency staff and peers through oral, written
and technological communication routes.
D. Critical Thinking
 Utilize critical thinking to implement the nursing process through functional health
patterns, teaching/learning principles and developmental concepts in order to develop
and implement nursing plans of care for the childbearing family.
VII. COURSE OVERVIEW:
NURS 2423 will provide the student with knowledge and skills needed to provide nursing
care for the childbearing family, the concepts of 1) transition, 2) growth and development
and 3) health promotion are emphasized during the course. Theory will be presented via
lecture, Powerpoint, overheads, question and answer sessions, group discussions and
examples of theory application. The Learning Activities Laboratory includes skill
demonstration, skill practice, simulations, films, games, puzzles, case studies, group
discussions, role playing and individual project presentations. Hospital clinicals include
experiences in labor and delivery, postpartum, newborn nursery, and intensive care nursery.
A teaching project will be completed in teams at assigned community locations. Nursing
Informatics will be integrated into the course. The student will be expected to utilize the
concepts and principles acquired from prerequisite nursing courses, TCC Nursing Division
Conceptual Framework, nutrition, pharmacology, psychology, anatomy, and physiology in
meeting the basic needs of the patient. Self-direction and self-motivation are expected of
the student, along with an ongoing process of self-evaluation throughout the course.
VIII. NURSING DIVISION:
Dean of Health Sciences: Midge Elliott
Office: Metro Campus MC 605 Phone No.: 918-595-8920
Assistant Dean of Health Sciences: John Gaudet
Office: Metro Campus MC 601 Phone No.: 918-595-8371
Associate Dean of Nursing: Rick Hollingsworth
Office: Metro Campus MP 256 Phone No.: 918-595-7190
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IX. INSTRUCTORS:
Dr. Sarah Plunkett,
Course Coordinator
Office: MP 220
Phone: 595-7203
Home: 299-3552
Cell: 855-6513
e-mail:
sarah.plunkett@tulsacc.edu
Leslie Guthrie
Office: MC 338
Phone: 595-7387
Cell: 697-7038
Home: 664-2024
e-mail:
leslie.guthrie@tulsacc.edu
Gwenn Hurlbut
Office: MP 252
Phone: 595-7210
Home: 583-1425
Cell:
230-3358
e-mail:
gwenn.hurlbut@tulsacc.edu
Adjunct Instructors:
Name
Melanie Ketchum
Laura Mangile
Larcile White
Tamara Hryshchuk
Cell
918-688-3662
918-899-6600
918-808-1691
918-289-9585
email
ketchumfam@cox.net
Other Contact
Ljwr7617@yahoo.com
tamarahutchcraft@yahoo.com
X. TEXTBOOKS:
Perry, Shannon E. and Hockenberry, Marilyn J., Lowdermilk, D., and Wilson, D. (2010)
(4th ed). Maternal Child Nursing Care, St. Louis, MO. Mosby.
TCC Nursing Packet – NURS 2423 Nursing of the Childbearing Family, Fall 2012
Textbooks from previous nursing courses may be used as information resources.
Optional:
Doenges, Moorehouse, Murr (2010). Nursing Care Plans: Guidelines for Individualizing
Client Care Across the Life Span. ISBN 978-0-803-62210-4
Piotrowski, K. & White, A. R.(2010) (4th ed). Study Guide to Accompany Maternal Child
Nursing Care, REVISED Reprint, Mosby, ISBN 978-0-323-07237-3
Holloway, B.W. and Moredich, C. (2011) (2nd ed). OB/GYN Peds Notes: Nurses Clinical
Pocket Guide, FA Davis, ISBN 978-0-8036-2332-3
Helpful Websites:
www.marchofdimes.com
www.neonatology.org
www.postpartum.net
www.awhonn.org
www.mededppd.org
www.medela.com
www.perinatalweb.org
www.nann.org
www.childbirthconnection.org
www.ncsbn.org (Review NCLEX Blueprint)
www.womensmentalhealth.org
www.mchb.hrsa.gov/pregnancyandbeyond/depression/
http://www.nwlink.com/~Donclark/hrd/bloom.html
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XI. TEACHING-LEARNING STRATEGIES:
Teaching-learning activities include a variety of learning opportunities with emphasis
placed on the development of student creativity and critical thinking. Instructional
strategies include classroom presentation, assigned readings, interactive video discs, small
group discussion, audio-visual aids, written assignments, health information technology,
observations, demonstrations, return demonstration, supervised practice, simulations,
supervised clinical experiences, service learning, printed handouts, pre- and postconferences, self-directed inquiry, and self-evaluation.
XII. SYSTEM FOR STUDENT GRADING AND EVALUATION:
To satisfactorily complete NURS 2423 and to be eligible to continue matriculation in the
Tulsa Community College Nursing Program, the student must earn a cumulative
percentage grade of 75% on exams, a cumulative overall percentage grade of 75%, AND
earn a grade of Satisfactory (S) for all clinical components of this course. Upon achieving a
75% on exams, scores from other work will be added to determine the student’s final grade.
There will be NO ROUNDING, NO EXCEPTIONS. All FACE project papers must be
submitted to SAFE ASSIGNMENT in addition to hard copy submitted to their instructor.
Posting of Grades
Exam scores are posted on Blackboard within one week of the original exam. Graded
observation reports, papers/projects, and careplans are generally returned within two weeks
of receipt from the student OR prior to the date that the next one is due (whichever comes
first).
A. GRADING SCALE
Final grades will not be poster per TCC policy, but students can determine their grades
utilizing the following worksheet:
Points Earned
Points Possible
Score exam 1
___________
100
Score exam 2
___________
100
Score exam 3
___________
50
Score exam 4
___________
100
Comprehensive Final Exam
___________
100
Score for FACE project
___________
150
Care plan grade (average score from
four careplans)
___________
100
*Preparation & observation reports
___________
100
Total
___________ ÷ 800 = _____ %
*Preparation, Observation Reports & Study Guides (listed as POS in Grade Center)
 3 preparation maps (PP, NN, L&D) at
10 points each
___________
 5 study guides (Orientation & Postpartum NN, NICU, L&D) at
10 points each
___________
 2 observation reports (L&D, NICU)
at 10 points each
___________
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The percentage scale is as follows:
720-800
640-719
600-639
480-599
479 or less
100-90%
80-89%
75-79%
74-60%
59% or less
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B. CLINICAL PERFORMANCE
A clinical grade of Satisfactory (S) is determined by earning a satisfactory evaluation
on ALL of the following clinical performance requirements of this course.
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6.
7.
8.
Psychomotor Skills Competency Testing
Medication Dosage Computation
Written Care Plans, Postpartum, and Newborn Nursery
1 Newborn Assessment
1 Maternal Postpartum Assessment
Study Guides for Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, & NICU
Observations Reports of Clinical Experiences (labor delivery, NICU)
Demonstration of Professional and Nursing Role Behaviors as defined in the Student
Performance Evaluations Profile (SPEP)
XIII. DESCRIPTION OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A. THEORY EXAMINATIONS
A total of four (4) unit examinations will be given to evaluate student acquisition of
theoretical knowledge. Exams will be given at the end of each one or two weeks over the
material covered in the classroom and in the Learning Activities Laboratories.
All
Exams will consist of 25 questions per week of content. Each exam item will be worth
2 points. Three (3) unit exams will have 50 items (2 points each) worth 100 points total
and one (1) unit exam will have 25 items (2 points each) worth 50 points total.
Students will also complete a Standardized, Computerized Comprehensive Final exam at
the end of the semester worth 100 points. Further information/instructions TBA.
B.
COLLABORATIVE TESTING OPPORTUNITY
Students have the opportunity to earn collaborative points by participating in
collaborative groups after each unit exam. Students may decline to participate in
collaborative exams by signing a wavier at the beginning of the course. Students who
agree to engage in collaborative testing MUST participate in group discussions to receive
group points. A student who declines to participate in collaborations will lose all
participation points for the course.
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EXAM BLUEPRINT
Topic
WEEK 1
Orientation to Course
Contemporary Maternity Care
Growth & Development and
Menstrual Cycle
Physical Changes, Signs &
Symptoms of Pregnancy
WEEK 2
Conception, Fetal Development,
Assessment & Care Through
Pregnancy
Nutrition through Pregnancy &
Lactation
Putting it all together
WEEK 3
Labor & Birth Process
Care and Comfort during Labor &
Birth
Fetal Monitoring
WEEK 4
Postpartum Transition, Needs
Assessment and Care
Infertility and Contraception
WEEK 5
Normal Newborn
Infant Nutrition & Parental Teaching
WEEK 6
High Risk Pregnancy Problems – Pre
Gestational
High Risk Pregnancy Problems Gestational
High Risk Social Factors
WEEK 7
High Risk Labor and Birth
High Risk Newborn
WEEK 8 -HESI
* Learning Activity Labs
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Unit Exams-#
of questions
1-2
7-9
7-9
4-6
14-15
6-7
3-5
14-15
6-7
3-5
20-22
3-5
20-22
3-5
10-11
9-11
3-5
10-13
10-13
60-70
B. Service Learning- FAMILY AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION (FACE)
Each student will be placed in groups of three to five to conduct a teaching project. A
community agency and its population will be provided and the students will develop a
list of learning needs and a teaching plan with a poster and handouts to meet that
learning need. A visit to the agency will be completed during which the students will
implement the teaching plan and evaluate learning. The poster project, handouts and
written report of the FACE experience is worth 150 points of the final grade.
C. SKILLS COMPETENCIES
Students are expected to be able to perform competencies previously passed if needed
for client care. The only new competency that will be documented is a newborn apical
pulse rate. A faculty member will take the rate at the same time as the student. The
student must be able to count the rate within four beats of the faculty.
D. NURSING CARE PLANS
Prior to arrival at the clinical sites each week the student is to complete a Study
Guide to prepare them for the experience with the assigned population of clients.
There will be other paperwork required to be completed during clinical and submitted
as specified in each week’s Learning Map. During the weeks the student is in Labor
and Delivery, Postpartum and Normal Newborn Nursery, prior to arrival for clinical
each student will also complete a Preparation Map for the population of clients they
are assigned for the week. The Preparation Map should contain information for which
the client should be assessed during the clinical time. During the weeks of Postpartum,
Normal Newborn and Multiple Clients, students will utilize the nursing process to
assess and plan care for their assigned client. The preparation maps, observation
reports, and study guides (POS) will be worth up to 100 points total. Each of the four
careplans will be graded separately and then averaged together for one (1) final
careplan score worth up to 100 points total that will appear in the Blackboard
gradebook.
A separate score of 80% or above must be earned for each careplan completed in the
Newborn and Postpartum weeks in order to have the option of completing an
abbreviated (short) assessment and careplan for that area during the week they are
assigned to Multiple Clients. Students are eligible to complete the abbreviated (short)
assessment and careplan for each area where they previously scored 80% or higher. If
a score of 80% or higher is not earned for one (1) or both of the original careplans,
traditional care plan forms and paperwork will be required. Therefore it is
possible that a student may be eligible for both abbreviated (short) versions; one
abbreviated (short) and one traditional; or two traditional careplans during the week of
Multiple Clients.
NOTE: Students must earn a passing exam average (75% or higher) in order to
have clinical grades added to their exam scores to determine the overall course grade.
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E. NEWBORN ASSESSMENT
Each student will demonstrate the ability to perform a newborn assessment with
faculty assistance and calculate the nutritional needs of assigned newborn clients.
F. MATERNAL POSTPARTUM ASSESSMENT
Each student will demonstrate the ability to perform a maternal postpartum assessment
with faculty assistance.
G. PERFORMANCE OF PROFESSIONAL BEHAVIORS
Students are expected to demonstrate professional behaviors during all clinical
components of this course. Performance of these behaviors is evaluated by professional
faculty in each assigned clinical setting following each clinical practicum day. A
description of expected behaviors are presented in the STUDENT PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION PROFILE (SPEP). The procedure used to record student
performance on the SPEP is described in the following section of this syllabus entitled
XIV. STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROFILE.
XIV. STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROFILE (SPEP)
The STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROFILE identifies objectives that
reflect desired professional behaviors categorized in the roles of the Associate Degree
Nurse. After the completion of each clinical day, the STUDENT PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION PROFILE is used by the faculty members to record the student’s ability
to demonstrate:
 Safe and effective nursing care.
 Professional responsibility.
 Commitment to learning and self-development.
A cumulative overall evaluation of “Satisfactory” on the STUDENT PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION PROFILE is required to pass the clinical portion of the course and to
progress in the Tulsa Community College Nursing Program.
A. Evaluation of student performance will be based on how consistently performance
objectives are met. A summary of student performance is computed weekly.
B. If performance of a clinical practicum objective is consistently demonstrated by the
student, achievement of the objective is “Satisfactory.” A check-mark is placed
beside that objective on the STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
PROFILE.
C. When a student demonstrates excellence in the performance of a particular objective,
a plus sign (+) is placed beside that objective on the STUDENT PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION PROFILE.
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D. If a student is unable to demonstrate consistent performance of a particular objective,
or an objective is not applicable during a certain week, or if the student’s performance
of an objective is not observed by the faculty, one of the following symbols is
recorded on the STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROFILE:
I
N
NA
O
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=
=
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Objective inconsistently met
Objective not met
Objective not applicable for that week
Objective not observed by instructor
E. If a student receives an “I” in a specific objective and does not show improvement in
the performance of that objective in the current clinical rotation in subsequent weeks,
the student may receive an “N” for that objective.
F. Some of the clinical performance objectives are considered critical to satisfactory
nursing practice and are designated by a star (*). If a student does not satisfactorily
meet a critical objective, he/she will receive an “N” for that objective and may
receive a “U” for that clinical day.
G. If the student earns an “N” for three or more clinical performance objectives; the
student’s grade for that clinical day may be recorded as a “U,” indicating
unsatisfactory performance.
H. When a student consistently demonstrates achievement of clinical objectives and
All critical objectives with fewer than three “N’s” for that clinical day, clinical
performance is satisfactory and an “S” is recorded for that day’s clinical grade.
I. If the student earns a “U’ for any clinical day, a counseling form documenting student
performance and recommendations for improvement is composed by the clinical
instructor(s) and discussed with, and signed by, the student. A copy is placed in the
student’s permanent file.
J. If two days of unsatisfactory performance in the clinical practicum is achieved during
the semester, then the student is placed on probation. Three clinical days of
unsatisfactory clinical performance during the semester constitutes failure of the
clinical practicum for NURS 2423. (Refer to the TCC Nursing Program Handbook for
more information regarding 2U’s = Probation and unsatisfactory clinical
performance.)
K. The student is expected to demonstrate improvement during the clinical practicum a
and should strive to have all objectives evaluated as being satisfactorily met by the
end of the semester.
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XV. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR NUR 2423, NURSING OF CHILDBEARING
FAMILIES
The student in NURS 2423, Nursing of Childbearing Families, is responsible for knowing
and complying with all of the policies published in the current edition of the Student Code
of Conduct and Policy Handbook for TCC, and the TCC Nursing Program Student
Handbook. The student should review both policy books periodically during the
semester.
In addition, the student is responsible for complying with the following policies and
procedures specific to NURS 2423. These statements apply to theory class, learning
activities laboratory, clinical practice and all other scheduled course activities.
A. ATTENDANCE
Professional learning responsibility includes attendance and contribution to class or
conference discussions. Students are expected to attend theory class. Attendance at all
other course activities is REQUIRED.
Learning activities laboratories, the FACE project and clinicals experiences must be
made up to meet course objectives. It is the responsibility of the student to contact the
course coordinator or clinical instructor ASAP to make arrangements for make-up.
B. EMERGENCIES OR ILLNESS
In the event of an emergency or illness notify the TCC Nursing Division Office
(595-7188) prior to any scheduled clinical practice, activities laboratory, faculty
appointment, or examination. Leave your name, phone number and scheduled time
for the activity. It is the responsibility of the student to contact faculty to arrange a
make-up time for the activity missed.
A student who has a fever of 99.8F or higher, an upper respiratory infection, a GI
disturbance, or any type of infectious condition should not attend clinical practice. If
this occurs, the student should follow the procedure outlined for a clinical practicum
absence.
C. ABSENCE OR NON-ATTENDANCE
1. Theory
If a student is unable to attend class, it is the responsibility of that student to
obtain handouts that were distributed, obtain class notes and acquire other pertinent
information/announcements that were made in their absence.
2. Clinical Practicum (ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY)
If a student is unable to attend a scheduled clinical practicum experience, the TCC
Nursing Division, faculty and clinical facility/unit must be notified of the absence at
least one (1) hour before the clinical experience is scheduled to begin. A student
missing more than 8 hours may be unable to meet the Clinical Performance
Objectives for the course. It is the responsibility of that student to contact the clinical
instructor immediately after the absence to arrange for clinical make-up time.
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All missed clinical time must be made up before the end of the semester. Clinical
practicum make-up time may be scheduled on evenings or weekends depending on
the availability of clinical experiences.
3. Learning Activities Laboratory
ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY for assigned Learning Activities Laboratory
classes. If students are unable to attend their scheduled class, the NURS 2423
Coordinator must be contacted to schedule make-up time for learning activities.
Make-up should be completed prior to the next exam to foster expected learning for
the exam.
4. Scheduled Examinations
Students are to take ALL examinations as scheduled. Theory examinations are
computer graded. The computer printout is the official score for the exam.
Students must notify the Nursing Division Office and the respective Course
Coordinator prior to missing any scheduled exam.
The Course Coordinator may request a written explanation from the student to
determine if the absence will be excused. (Missing an exam for work is not a
valid excuse).
Students failing to notify the Nursing Division Office prior to missing an
examination are considered “No Call-No Show’ and may receive a zero“0” for that
exam.
Unavoidable absences will be considered on an individual basis. Make-up exams
may be taken in the “Testing Center” (MC 1018). All make-up exams must be
scheduled with the respective Course Coordinator and must be completed within
one week of the original examination date. The make-up exam may be different
from the original exam. In the event a student misses more than two exams per
course OR level (whichever comes first), 10% of the points possible will be
deducted from any subsequent missed examinations. This includes the final exam.
D. WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS SUBMITTED AFTER ESTABLISHED DUE DATE
All written assignments are required and must be submitted on the established
date and at the assigned time. Late assignments may not be accepted resulting in a
“0” for the assignment. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor as
soon as they realize the assignment will be late. Serious, extenuating situations
concerning late work may be considered at the discretion of the faculty on an individual
basis. If the assignment is accepted, it will have 10% of the assigned value deducted for
each day the assignment is late. If assignment is over 7 days late, it will not be
accepted unless arrangements have been made with the course coordinator. Since
all written assignments have a weighted value, late assignments can result in failure
NURS 2423.
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E. UNSAFE NURSING PRACTICE AND UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT
If a student demonstrates unsafe nursing practice or unprofessional conduct as defined
and described in the TCC Nursing Program Student Handbook, faculty will impose
any one or more of the sanctions identified.
Students attending clinical experiences off campus (hospital, FACE, OB Clinic
observations) are expected to dress in a professional manner as specified by
instructors, and need to comply with the regulations as stated in the TCC Nursing
Program Student Handbook. In addition to the requirements of nails being short and
clean, no acrylic nails and/or nail polish is allowed.
Since students may observe or do procedures requiring a surgical scrub, or be in areas
requiring a scrub prior to care of clients, stricter regulation of nails is required to
maintain a maximum level of sanitation.
F. PREPARATION FOR SCHEDULED LEARNING EXPERIENCES
1. Theory: Classes are designed to assist students to synthesize information into a
nursing framework. To optimize learning it is imperative that students
prepare for class. Preparation includes:
a. Identifying correct date and theory class topics from the printed course calendar.
b. Locating the corresponding Theory Learning Map, which is available in the
Learning Resource Packet.
c. Reviewing expected learning outcomes, read and complete preparation materials
in order to answer the Critical Thinking Questions.
2. Clinical Practicum: A student reporting to the clinical area unprepared or
demonstrating unsatisfactory conduct and/or appearance may be dismissed for that
day at the discretion of the instructor. An unsatisfactory weekly performance will be
recorded on the student’s PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROFILE. To make
up the missed clinical time, the student must make arrangements with the clinical
instructor.
3. Clinical Learning Activities Laboratory: Students are expected to come to class
prepared to practice and discuss specific skills. The Learning Map corresponding to
each Learning Activities Laboratory will guide student preparation. The faculty role
in this laboratory is to assist students to clarify and validate information, and verify
competent performance of skills.
G. TAPING OF CLASSES
Students may audiotape classes with the consent of the instructor and peers. Consent
to tape, duplicate or transcribe is for the use of currently enrolled students only. Taping
and selling tapes for profit is considered unprofessional conduct.
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H. PRESENCE OF CHILDREN IN THE CLASSROOM OR CLINICAL FACILITY
It is TCC policy that children are not permitted in any classroom or laboratory.
Unattended children are not permitted in any TCC building. Children are also not to
accompany a student to or be left unattended at any clinical practicum facility.
I. PAGE RS OR CELLULAR PHONES
No cellular phones, headsets or pagers are permitted to be used in any classroom or
clinical practicum. If cell phones or pagers are carried, the paging signal must be
inaudible. In an emergency situation, a student can be contacted through the campus
police office (595-7263). No electronic devices of any kind are allowed during testing.
Instructors will provide a calculator if needed.
XVI. Policies Related to Federal Law
ADA Policy
DISABILITY RESOURCES: It is the policy and practice of Tulsa Community College
to create inclusive learning environments. Accommodations for qualifying students in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act are available. To request accommodations, contact the Education
Access Center (EAC) at eac@tulsacc.edu or call (918) 595-7115 (Voice). Deaf and hard
of hearing students may text (918) 809-1864.
If any student is in need of academic accommodations from either, it is the student’s
responsibility to advise the instructor so an appropriate referral can be made no later than
the first week of class. Students my also contact the disabled Student Services Office
directly at the telephone numbers indicated. ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS
WILL NOT BE PROVIDED UNLESS APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTATION IS
PROVIDED TO THE DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES OFFICES TO SUPPORT
THE NEED.
FERPA Policy
TCC adheres to the Federal mandates under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (1974), in which students are endowed with certain privacy of information rights in
relation to grades and educational activities. For further details, contact the Dean of
Student Services at 595-7148
XVII. Tulsa Community College Policies and Information:
Refer to current copy of Student Policies and Resources Handbook
A.
B.
C.
D.
Student Code of Conduct: prohibited activities
Academic Grievance Procedure and Due Process Guidelines
Authority for Student discipline
Types of Student Discipline
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Refer to current copy of catalog:
E. Schedule Adjustment/Refund Deadlines
F. Refund policy
G. Complete Withdrawal/Drop a class
H. Student Organizations:
A complete list is available in Student Activities Office, room SA236, X7271
Student Nurses’ Association Advisors:
Linda Lyons-Coyle
llyons@tulsacc.edu
Gretchen Hrachovec
ghrachovec@tulsacc.edu
Janet Jackson
jjackson@tulsacc.edu
Mary Helen Freter
mfreter@tulsacc.edu
Lisa Gerow
lgerow@tulsacc.edu
I. Communication
MyTCC is the official electronic communication tool used by Tulsa Community
College. Each student is provided with an e-mail account, which is used by the
college to communicate with students. You may access the site at
http://MyTCC.tulsacc.edu.
Your user name is your eight digit student ID number. Your password is the PIN
you use to access the Student Web. (Your PIN is initially set as month date and year
of birth, using leading zeroes and the last two digits of the year of birth. It is
strongly recommended that you change your PIN the first time you access the
Student Web.)
If you wish to forward mail from MyTCC you may do so easily. Open the mail
channel by clicking on the e-mail icon in the upper right-hand portion of the
welcome screen, or the e-mail icon at the bottom of the e-mail channel. Once the
e-mail channel opens, click on the options tool at the top of the screen. On the
left-hand side of the window that opens, click on Settings. The bottom option
allows you to forward e-mail to another account. Be aware that MyTCC does not
retain a copy of forwarded mail. If you change or close the account to which you
have forwarded mail you will have no record of communications sent by TCC.
J. Nurses Christian Fellowship
Advisors: Leslie Guthrie
Jamie Blevins
lguthrie@tulsacc.edu
jblevins@tulsacc.edu
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