Welcome to PN 132!

Instructor Info  Melonie Jones RN, BSN  Office hours and tutoring by appointment  100 building—Faculty Prep Room  Phone number:

About the Course:  24 hours-1.5 credits  Lecture, discussion, small group participation, audio- visual, written assignment, class presentation  This course emphasizes: Common respiratory system disease process Nursing care and planning for the client with a respiratory condition Includes investigating treatments, medicaions, and diagnostics/labs associated with the treatment of respiratory diseases.

Course Materials  Adult Health Nursing (AHN) – 6 th Edition  Drug Book  Course Schedule  PowerPoint Presentation Handouts  Key Terms Study Guide  Topic Handouts  Bring these to every class!!!!  Announcements, video presentations and other resources (located on LRC Homepage)

Evaluation and Grading  Grading Scale for this course: A % B % C % D 70 – 74% F 69% or below (75% is a passing grade for this course) Quizzes and Exams (% of total grade) ○ Quizzes: 10% (2 proctored quizzes – 5% each) ○ Exams: 55% (27.5% each) I take home test 1 written paper (Mid-Term Exam) ○ Final Exam: 35% Class Group Project and Presentation

What I expect from you…  OWN YOUR EDUCATION! ALWAYS BE: ○ Honest ○ Respectful ○ Kind COME TO CLASS PREPARED ○ Open Mind ○ Required Course Materials ○ Completed assignments on time Follow dress code and classroom rules  Do your best  Do your part!

What you can expect from Me…  Objectivity  Patience  Listening and Encouragement  Help and Direction  Honesty  Respect  Kindness  An open mind  My best effort!

Ready?? Let’s Get Started!