1. UPPER CAPE COD REGIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM
ORIENTATION
June 14, 2017

2. WELCOME
Mrs. Judith M. Pelletier, MSN, RN, CNE Director, Division of Nurse Education
Nancy Taddia, BS, Secretary [ext. 277;

3. COMMUNICATION Electronic Mail throughout the summer
Immediately notify Nancy of any changes
Name
Address
Phone number
Emergency contact
A UCT “gmail” address has been created for each student

4. FORMS TO BE COMPLETED TODAY Student Information Sheet
Student Vehicle Parking Permit Application
Statistical Information for the DOE

5. REQUIREMENTS Day Option > Due July 31, 2017 Health Clearance
Immunizations >TB Screening is date sensitive [Except the influenza vaccine]
Tuition

6. HANDOUTS TEXTBOOKS Shadow Health System Requirements CALENDAR
Centralized Online Orientation Program [after August 1st]
PROJECT IMPLICIT
Davis’s Drug Guide Scavenger Hunt
DavisEDGE for LPN/LVN Fundamentals Assignment
Shadow Health Student Orientation Webinar
CINAHL
Uniform Vendor Information

7. TEXTBOOKS/DAVIS EDGE Essential to your success in the Program
Complete list of texts for the program is provided
Multiple vendors are providing ‘bundles’ for cost savings
Assignments required for admission to class and participation in nursing skills lab (“Ticket”)

8. SHADOW HEALTH Digital Clinical Experience (DCE)
Recommend System Specifications
Integrated throughout the Program
Variety of patients
Health Assessment
Pharmacology
Student Orientation Webinar > to be completed prior to the start of PN 101 Fundamentals of Nursing

9. CALENDAR PLAN ACCORDINGLY
Do NOT make appointments during scheduled class, lab, or clinical time
Extra-help
Facilitators are available before and/or after class
Plan to arrive early and/or remain late on class days

10. DRUG SCREENING Quantisal™ Oral fluid (saliva) drug screen
Test dates to be announced
Substances of abuse (including, but not limited to: opioids, amphetamines, benzodiazepines), and alcohol

11. HANDBOOK Details of Program expectations Policies Procedures
Subject to revision

12. POLICIES Tuition Refund (page 12)
Satisfactory Academic Progress (page 15)
75% or better in each course and
“Pass” the clinical component
1,114 clock hours

13. POLICIES Transfer credit for non-clinical courses (page 15)
request to Nancy by July 31, 2017
Identify the specific course(s)
Official transcript (if not already provided)
Course description

14. POLICIES Attendance (page 18) Absences are not excused for any reason
Extenuating Circumstances (page 21)
Excessive absenteeism = missing more than 10% of scheduled time
Classroom absenteeism > lowering of course grade
Lab absenteeism > make-up ($) if eligible (page 20)
Clinical absenteeism > NO MAKE-UP (page 20)

15. POLICIES Exam Policy (page 19) Exam Make-up (page 20)
ALL Exams are administered during the first class of the day at 8:00 a.m!
No late entrance after exam has started
Required to take the exam at the end of the day
Exam Make-up (page 20)
One exam per course
Documentation of extenuating circumstances

16. POLICIES Assignments (page 22)
APA format (American Psychological Association)
Format > point deduction
Late > point deduction
1 week limit

17. POLICIES CINAHL (page 22) Shadow Health DCE (page 22)
Required resource for all assignments
Shadow Health DCE (page 22)
Davis Edge (page 23)
EHR Tutor (page 23)
Medication Administration Exam (page 23)
After Pharmacology
Before administering medications

18. POLICIES Progression through the Program (page 23) 75% is Passing
Clinical competence
Incomplete Grade (page 24)
2 weeks to complete course requirements

19. POLICIES Probationary Status (page 24) In danger of failing
Learning contract
Loss of Financial Aid

20. POLICIES Electronic Devices (page 25) Social Networking (page 25)
As directed by the facilitator for learning purposes
Social Networking (page 25)
HIPAA
Board of Nursing July 2012 (Appendix)
Electronic Communication (page 26)
Guidelines
Privacy
Acceptable Use – Internet (page 51)
UCT network

21. POLICIES Classroom Decorum (page 26) Ready to Go Wait to be dismissed
Talking
Appropriate questions
Arguing
Distracting behaviors
Sleeping
Classroom policies

22. POLICIES Environmental Management (page 27)
Temperatures – dress accordingly
Fragrance
Food and beverages
UCT and Program property
‘Police’ your area at the end of class and lab
Recycle

23. POLICIES Dress Code (page 28) Student Uniform (page 29)
Photo ID on campus at all times
Appropriate to the learning environment
NO hats during exams or while in student uniform
Student Uniform (page 29)
Navy blue with name embroidered
Vendor > Regency Uniforms, Hyannis
Equipment is purchased via >

24. POLICIES Medical Clearance (page 30) Last Day to Withdraw (page 31)
Hospitalization
Change in health status
Last Day to Withdraw (page 31)
See each course syllabus for the specific date
Program Withdrawal (page 31)
Financial Aid impacted > Return of Title IV (page 33)
Readmission (page 31)

25. POLICIES Termination (page 32) Breach of confidentiality
Unsafe clinical practice
Dishonesty/lack of integrity
Refusal to care for a patient/client
Unethical/Unprofessional/Illegal conduct
Policy violation
Threatening behavior/Harassment

26. POLICIES Tobacco Use (page 44) Drug/Alcohol Policy (page 44)
Prohibited on school grounds, including in vehicle
Drug/Alcohol Policy (page 44)
Impairment presents a treat to safety
Reasonable suspicion
Prescription medications

27. BUILDING SECURITY The building is a secure locked building
Students will be allowed entrance at specified time throughout the day or evening by use of a key fob [cost is approximately $5.00)
Late arrivers or lost fobs will need to be ‘buzzed in’

28. SUMMER PREPARATION SAVE money Medical Terminology Kahn Academy
Human anatomy and physiology
Get organized – establish a place to study
Plan study time and add to the calendar

29. Summer Assignments
Centralized Clinical Placement Student Orientation (AFTER August 1st!)
Cape Cod Healthcare Core Mandatories
Project Implicit®
Shadow Health Student Orientation Webinar
Link is provided on the web site
Davis’ Drug Guide Scavenger Hunt
DavisEDGE Orientation Assignment
CINAHL [to be announced]

30. PLANNING FOR SUCCESS Be here on time
Read before each class (Do NOT highlight – yet)
Bring textbooks to class
Review notes after every class
Read again
Keep-up not catch-up!