TVCC ADN Program Handbook
2017-2018

WELCOME TO THE TVCC ADN PROGRAM 2017-2018

Welcome

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM OVERVIEW        

Organizational Chart of Health Occupations Division

Philosophy, Mission, and Program Objectives

Conceptual Framework

Curriculum Overviews:

1. Generic ADN Program Curriculum

2. LVN-to-ADN Transition Program Curriculum

3. Paramedic-to-ADN Transition Program Curriculum

4. TVCC CABNET Agreement RN-to-BSN Advising Worksheet

HEALTH OCCUPATIONS DIVISION POLICIES

Honesty Policy

Technology, Social Media & Confidentiality Policy

Civility Policy

Non-Discrimination Policy

Essential Clinical Performance Standards

Health and Safety Policy

Policy for Criminal History and Registry Clearances

Policy for Drug Screening

Communicable Disease Policy

Blood/Body Fluid Exposure

Occurrence Policy & Procedures

Medication Error Policy

Medication/Procedural Error Report Form

Index for Categorizing Medication Errors

Index for Categorizing Medicaiton Errors Algorithm

Chemical Dependency Policy

Commendation Record/Contact Record/Formal Contract/Dismissal Policy

Grievance/Complaint Policy

Due Process Policy

Employment of Students in Hospitals/Agencies

Clinical Safety Policy

 

HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER POLICIES

Health Science Center General Rules

Library/Audiovisual

Inclement Weather

Rules for Computer Use

 

ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING PROGRAM POLICIES

Attendance Policy

Grading/Evaluation/Academic Progression Policy

Exam Policy

Diagnostic Exam Policy

Canvas Policy

Retention/Mentoring Policy

Conversion/Calculation Examinations

Student Guidelines for Skills Evaluation

Dress Code

Expected Clinical Behavior

Supervision of Medication Administration

Re-admission Policy

Exit Interview Form

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 Textbook List:

             1. Textbooks & Required Supplies 2017-2018 (for 2017 Transition Class)

             2. Textbooks & Required Supplies 2017-2019 (for ADN Class of 2019)

ADN General Information

Request to Take Nurse Aide Exam Based on Competency in Basic Skills as RN/LVN Student

Letter/Reference Request Form

Tutorial on APA Style

Table of Abbreviations

The Joint Commission's Do Not Use List

Increasing Your Chance of Success in Nursing School:

1. Improving Your Study Habits

2. Effective Use of Study Groups

3. Helpful References

4. Study Group Prep Sheet Form Instructions

5. Study Group Prep Sheet Form

Orientation to the Health Science Center LRC

1. Copier Instructions

2. Instructions for Use of Electronic Databases

3. Instructions for Printing from Power Point Presentations

Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals

National Student Nurses Association Code of Academic and Clinical Conduct

Scope of Practice Decision Making Framework

 

SELECTED LAWS AND REGULATIONS AFFECTING PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Nursing Practice Act

Texas Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations:

1. Rule 213, 215, 216, 217, 220, 224, and 225

2. Delegation Resource Packet

3. Decision Making Model

4. Position Statements

5. Safe Harbor for Nurses

 

SIGNATURE FORMS

TVCC Signature Form

Licensure Eligibility Notification Form

TVCC Simulation Confidentiality Form