Tulsa Community CollegeNursing Division

Nursing of the Childbearing FamilyNURS2423

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 ActivitiesLearning 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 GovernmentNURS 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 GaudetOffice: Metro Campus MC 601 Phone No.: 918-595-8371

Associate Dean of Nursing: Rick HollingsworthOffice: Metro Campus MP 256 Phone No.: 918-595-7190

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IX. INSTRUCTORS:Dr. Sarah Plunkett,Course CoordinatorOffice: MP 220Phone: 595-7203Home: 299-3552Cell: 855-6513e-mail: sarah.plunkett@tulsacc.edu

Leslie GuthrieOffice: MC 338Phone: 595-7387Cell: 697-7038Home: 664-2024e-mail: leslie.guthrie@tulsacc.edu

Gwenn HurlbutOffice: MP 252Phone: 595-7210Home: 583-1425Cell: 230-3358e-mail: gwenn.hurlbut@tulsacc.edu

Adjunct Instructors:

Name Cell email Other ContactMelanie Ketchum 918-688-3662 ketchumfam@cox.netLaura Mangile 918-899-6600Larcile White 918-808-1691 Ljwr7617@yahoo.comTamara Hryshchuk 918-289-9585 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.orgwww.medela.com www.perinatalweb.orgwww.nann.org www.childbirthconnection.orgwww.ncsbn.org (Review NCLEX Blueprint) www.womensmentalhealth.orgwww.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 post-conferences, 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 ___________ 100Score exam 2 ___________ 100Score exam 3 ___________ 50Score exam 4 ___________ 100Comprehensive Final Exam ___________ 100Score for FACE project ___________ 150Care plan grade (average score fromfour 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 ___________

The percentage scale is as follows:

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720-800 100-90% = A 640-719 80-89% = B 600-639 75-79% = C 480-599 74-60% = D 479 or less 59% or less = F

B. CLINICAL PERFORMANCEA clinical grade of Satisfactory (S) is determined by earning a satisfactory evaluation on ALL of the following clinical performance requirements of this course.

1. Psychomotor Skills Competency Testing2. Medication Dosage Computation3. Written Care Plans, Postpartum, and Newborn Nursery4. 1 Newborn Assessment5. 1 Maternal Postpartum Assessment6. Study Guides for Labor & Delivery, Postpartum, Newborn Nursery, & NICU7. Observations Reports of Clinical Experiences (labor delivery, NICU) 8. 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.

EXAM BLUEPRINT

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Hrs. Presented

Topic Unit Exams-# of questions

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WEEK 11 ¼ Orientation to Course 1-21 Contemporary Maternity Care 7-91 Growth & Development and

Menstrual Cycle7-9

1 ½* Physical Changes, Signs & Symptoms of Pregnancy

4-6

WEEK 22 ¼ Conception, Fetal Development,

Assessment & Care Through Pregnancy

14-15

1 Nutrition through Pregnancy & Lactation

6-7

2 ½* Putting it all together 3-5WEEK 3

2¼ Labor & Birth Process 14-151 Care and Comfort during Labor &

Birth6-7

2 ½* Fetal Monitoring 3-5WEEK 4

3¼ Postpartum Transition, Needs Assessment and Care

20-22

2 ½* Infertility and Contraception 3-5WEEK 5

3 ¼ Normal Newborn 20-222 ½* Infant Nutrition & Parental Teaching 3-5

WEEK 61 ¾ High Risk Pregnancy Problems – Pre

Gestational10-11

1 ½ High Risk Pregnancy Problems - Gestational

9-11

1 ½* High Risk Social Factors 3-5WEEK 7

1 ¼ High Risk Labor and Birth 10-131 ½ High Risk Newborn 10-13

WEEK 8 -HESI 60-70* Learning Activity Labs

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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recorded on the STUDENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROFILE:

I = Objective inconsistently metN = Objective not metNA = Objective not applicable for that weekO = 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 andAll 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 aand should strive to have all objectives evaluated as being satisfactorily met by the

end of the semester.

XV. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR NUR 2423, NURSING OF CHILDBEARING FAMILIES

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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 andprocedures 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 ILLNESSIn 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 99.8F 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. 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.

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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.

E. UNSAFE NURSING PRACTICE AND UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

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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.

H. PRESENCE OF CHILDREN IN THE CLASSROOM OR CLINICAL FACILITY

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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. Student Code of Conduct: prohibited activitiesB. Academic Grievance Procedure and Due Process Guidelines

C. Authority for Student discipline D. Types of Student Discipline

Refer to current copy of catalog:

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E. Schedule Adjustment/Refund Deadlines F. Refund policyG. 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. CommunicationMyTCC 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 lguthrie@tulsacc.edu Jamie Blevins jblevins@tulsacc.edu

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