Lakeshore Technical College 2021-2022 Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Technical Diploma Program Student Handbook Original: 2007 REVISED AND EFFECTIVE: October 1, 2021. • Lakeshore Technical College is accredited by the North Central Accreditation Team. • The Nursing Associate Degree program at LTC’s Cleveland Wisconsin campus is approved by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN for this program is Continuing Accreditation.
• The Practical Nursing technical diploma program at LTC’s Cleveland Wisconsin campus has been granted authorization to admit by the Wisconsin Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN for this program is Initial Accreditation. • Contact information for the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN): 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326; Phone: 1.org TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS. 6 MISSION, VISION AND PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS.
7 WTCS Nursing Program Mission. 7 WTCS Nursing Program Vision. 7 WTCS Nursing Curriculum Philosophy. 7 System-wide Curriculum.
7 STUDENT PROGRAM OUTCOMES. 9 Student Achievement Outcome Data. 9 NURSING CURRICULUM AT A GLANCE. 10 Practical Nursing Technical Diploma.
10 Nursing Associate Degree. 12 HESI Entrance Exam Requirements. 12 Background Information Disclosure. 12 LTC Self-Disclosure Requirements:.
13 Nursing Assistant Skills. 14 Annual Health Requirements. 14 Post-Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure. 15 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement.
16 Technical Skills Attainment (TSA). 16 Guidance for Pregnant and Parenting Students under Title IX. 16 ADN/PN Program Priority Enrollment. 17 Priority Selection Criteria.
17 Priority Enrollment Dates. 17 NURSING PROGRAM INFORMATION. 18 Standards of Safe Care. 20 Attendance or Absenteeism.
21 Code of Ethics Regarding Social Media. 22 Mobile Device Regulations. 22 Handheld Device Hygiene. 23 Student Support Hours/Phones.
23 E-mail and Electronic Communications. 24 Change of Address/Phone Numbers. 24 Student Faculty Forum Meetings. 24 Clinical Skills Lab.
24 Learning Management System. 24 Additional Software Requirements. 24 Blackboard Help for Students. 24 Guidelines for Success.
25 Outside of Class Work. 25 Outside Employment Recommendations. 25 NURSING ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. 25 Program Progression Policies.
25 Hurst Live Review. 27 Clinical Skills Lab. 28 Clinical Dress Code. 30 Electronic Health Record Access.
30 Registration Guidelines of Nursing Program Courses. 30 Nursing Courses at Other Technical Colleges. 31 Program Transfer Policy. 32 Disapproval of Transfer.
32 Transportation to Clinical Sites. 33 3 MEDICAL ASSISTANT BRIDGE TO PRACTICAL NURSING PATHWAY. 33 Preparation for MA Bridge to PN Pathway. 33 LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE BRIDGE TO ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSE PATHWAY.
34 Bridge for Returning Third Semester Students. 35 HESI STANDARDIZED TESTING. 36 Grading Plan for Standardized Exams. 36 MANDATORY ACADEMIC COACHING.
36 Initial Instructor Communication. 37 Ongoing Instructor Communication. 37 College Support Services. 37 DISMISSAL FROM THE NURSING PROGRAM.
37 Potential Reasons for Dismissal. 37 Appeal Process for Re-Entry to Program after Academic Dismissal. 38 Appeal Decision Making Process. 39 Process to Appeal to Return to the Nursing Program after an Appeal Denial.
39 Final Course Grade Appeal. 40 Academic Support and Tutoring Services - Cleveland. 41 Lakeshore Chapter Student Nurse Association (LCSNA). 41 Student Government Association (SGA).
41 LICENSURE OPTIONS FOR NURSING STUDENTS. 41 Licensure Options for Associate Degree Nursing Students. 41 4 Pathway I: Traditional Associate Degree Nursing Program. 41 Pathway II: LPN Interim Option for Associate Degree Nursing Students.
41 Pathway III: “Job-Out”. 42 Licensure Option for Practical Nursing Students. 42 Pathway: Traditional Practical Nursing Program. 42 Licensing and NCLEX Information.
43 Secure Licensure Application Materials. 43 ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS WITH BSN PROGRAMS. 45 Lakeshore Technical College Student Action Plan for Success Form (Required for Appeal Process). 48 Notice of Intent to Transfer a Core Nursing Course from another WTCS College.
49 Priority Enrollment for Associate Degree Nursing Core Courses. 50 Priority Enrollment for Practical Nursing Core Courses. 51 MA Bridge to Practical Nursing Pathway Work Verification. 52 Verification of Employment as a Nursing Assistant.
54 Nursing Program Handbook Signature Sheet. 54 5 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Associate Degree and Practical Nursing Programs. The following policies and information are in addition to those contained in the Lakeshore Technical College Student Calendar, College Handbook and College Catalog. Students will be held responsible for information contained in this handbook.
Policies and procedures may be more defined in the nursing program student handbook in response to local employer requests, to meet accreditation requirements, for the purposes of student success, to ensure equitable treatment of students, or a combination. The student is directed to reference each course syllabus for specific academic information, direction, and requirements. In the event that a process or responsibility in the nursing handbook differs from the college’s process or responsibility, the nursing student handbook will be followed. Faculty may modify policies, given sufficient cause.
These policies are intended to be current but are subject to change. The most current edition of the handbook is available on the LTC website: http://gotoltc. Click on “Programs and Courses” then: • Click “Explore Programs” under the Degree Programs area • In the Title Area key the word Nursing • Under either Nursing-Associate Degree or Practical Nursing, Click the “Learn More” bar • Scroll down to the area that says “View Nursing Career Pathway” • Click “Admissions” on the left side of that box • Under “Class Registration To Do’s”: o In the second bullet click the link that reads “submit the signed signature page.” o Click the “Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing Technical Diploma Student Handbook” link on the page that pops up In the event of questions, or need for clarification, the student is urged to confer with the current course instructor, the program counselor, or Associate Dean of Nursing. 6 MISSION, VISION AND PHILOSOPHY STATEMENTS WTCS Nursing Program Mission The nursing programs within the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) are committed to educational excellence.
We prepare nurses with the knowledge, skills and attitude to enhance and restore the well-being of individuals, families, and the community by using the nursing process. We value: • Diversity • Evidence-based practice • Holistic, patient-centered care • Honesty, integrity, and fairness • Life-long learning • Safe and cooperative work environments • Partnerships with students, businesses, government, educational systems, and communities • Wise use of technology and resources entrusted to us WTCS Nursing Program Vision The Wisconsin Technical College nursing programs provide a quality, dynamic learning environment which prepares a diverse workforce of nurses to meet community needs. WTCS Nursing Curriculum Philosophy This philosophy incorporates Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) and LTC faculty beliefs regarding nursing education as shaped by the WTCS nursing mission statement. Nursing is the dynamic interpersonal goal-directed process that seeks to promote optimal health within the context of individuals, family, community and society.
The concept of caring, which is central to nursing, is communicated through both attitude and action. Nursing uses the nursing process, a problem-solving approach to provide holistic care to individuals, families, and groups within the healthcare system. Nurses assess health and make clinical decisions to provide safe and effective nursing care according to standards of practice within the legal, ethical and regulatory frameworks. Nursing Practice is based on its own body of knowledge.
Through collaboration with other healthcare professionals, nursing is responsive to the needs of the community across the health-illness continuum. Nursing education facilitates the development of knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate to the learner’s level of nursing practice. Nursing education integrates concepts from nursing and other disciplines and takes place in institutions of higher learning. As a practice discipline, nursing education requires the use of performance-based instruction with measurable competencies.
Faculty and learners create a safe, cooperative environment which stimulates the spirit of inquiry, clinical reasoning, and self-directed life-long learning. Excellence in nursing education is achieved by providing students with a rigorous and dynamic curriculum using technology, partnerships and resources. Graduates are prepared to meet community specific healthcare needs as entry level practitioners. System-wide Curriculum The WTCS nursing programs provide a seamless curriculum, which is flexible and accessible for learners on a statewide basis.
Prior learning, experience and career mobility are valued, and efforts are aimed at facilitating articulation between levels of nursing. Information gathering within the community network that includes advisory committees, employers, and healthcare consumers enhances curriculum review and revision. 7 The conceptual framework of the State Nursing Curriculum is derived from the mission and philosophy of the nursing program. The conceptual model is a visualization of interrelationships between the nursing students, the values of the program, and the main concepts that are threaded throughout the program outcomes and competencies.
The compass symbolizes the direction of the student’s growth throughout the program as well as their future endeavors. The star focuses on the program itself, the customers, and student resources. Eight core values defined in the mission are noted in the inner circle. The middle circle describes the threads of the nursing program, necessary for growth and direction for the student.
The threads add structure to content and attainment of program outcomes. The outer circle depicts the environment where nursing care is provided, and student learning develops. Three major concepts are integrated into this conceptual framework. The first concept is the tradition of nursing care in a holistic, patient-centered environment.
The second concept is the Nursing Process and the integration of the process into every nursing course. The third concept is the outcomes that are woven throughout the program, which help to organize the course content. The program outcomes are also the framework for evaluation of student progress, direction, and performance. All of the concepts utilize evidence- based practice and information from the sciences, technology, and humanities.
8 STUDENT PROGRAM OUTCOMES PRACTICAL NURSING ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING STUDENT PROGRAM OUTCOMES STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES *Effective 6/1/2021 The graduate of the Practical Nursing program will The graduate of the Associate Degree Nursing be able to: program will be able to: • Implement one’s role as a nurse in ways that • Integrate professional nursing identify reflecting reflect integrity, responsibility, ethical practices, integrity, responsibility, and nursing standards. and an evolving identity as a nurse committed to • Communicate comprehensive information using caring, advocacy, and quality care while multiple sources in nursing practice. adhering to evidence based practice. • Integrate theoretical knowledge to support • Demonstrate appropriate written, verbal, and decision making.
nonverbal communication in a variety of clinical • Integrate the nursing process into client care contexts. across diverse population. • Integrate knowledge of social, mathematical, • Function as a healthcare team member to and physical sciences, pharmacology, and provide safe and effective care. disease processes while participating in clinical decision making.
• Provide patient centered care under supervision by participating in the nursing process across diverse populations and healthcare settings. • Minimize risk of harm to patients, members of the healthcare team, and self through safe individual performance and participation in system effectiveness. • Collaborate as an active member of the multidisciplinary health care team to provide effective patient care throughout their lifespan. • Use information and technology to communicate, manage data, mitigate error, and assist with decision-making.
Student Achievement Outcome Data According to Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), student achievement outcome data must be made publicly accessible. LTC data is available on each of the LTC nursing programs’ web pages. 9 NURSING CURRICULUM AT A GLANCE Practical Nursing Technical Diploma The Practical Nursing Technical Diploma is a 5-semester part-time program (with 3 semesters of core nursing classes). Upon graduation, a student will have completed 31 credits.