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Welcome to NRS 220 This course addresses the concepts of
metabolism and cell growth. Alterations in endocrine function, digestion, absorption, bowel elimination and cell growth are examined. The students will be in selected area health care facilities for their clinical experiences.
Course material will be posted on MercerOnline, please contact the Virtual College if you are unable to access it.
NRS 220 FacultyDoreen Carnvale, MSN,RN
NRS 220 Course Coordinator M. Kelly, MSN,RN Adjunct Professor, Clinical (UMCP) V. Kunte, MSN, RN
Adjunct Professor, Clinical (UMCP) J. Aprigliano, MSN, RN
Adjunct Professor, Lab B. Kunkel, MSN, RN
Associate Professor, Lab
Medical ClearanceAll medical clearance forms were to be handed in
to the nursing office/Stephanie Horner by August 9th. Students handing in these forms past that date must have a clearance form from the nursing office/Stephanie Horner in order to attend class.
Should the student not submit the required documentation, the student will be counted as absent each day until submitted.
If required documentation is not turned in, dismissal from the nursing program may occur.
Course OutlineThe course outline and lab manual are posted
on the nursing website. All course material will be found in MercerOnline. Please read it through.
CommunicationIf you have any questions, please contact me
by phone, MercerOnline/mercer e-mail or in person. Office hours will be posted accordingly. All e-mail will be via mercer e-mail.
Office : MS 155 Phone :609 570-3396 [email protected]
Theory Class
Theory class will be on Tuesdays in LA 226 from
9 Am – 12 Noon. Please be sure to prepare by reading prior to class time.
College LabReview the college lab manual and the
weekly objectives. A math portion will be a part of the lab activity each week.
The lab instructor on Friday morning will be J. Aprigliano. The Friday afternoon lab instructor will be B. Kunkel.
TestingQuizzes will be given at the beginning of class at
weeks 1, 2, 4, and 5.The midterm will be at the beginning of class at
week 3 and the final will be scheduled during the week after week 5 lecture. Please see test dates.
A HESI medical surgical exam will be given at the end of the semester after all scheduled classes (either NRS 220, 221, or 222). Please see test dates. If a student does not complete the HESI exam at the assigned test date failure to progress to the next course level will occur.
PoliciesReview your all the policies in the handbook,
especially for the following:Academic IntegrityAttendanceGradingGuidelines for the Use of the College LabGeneral Policies Regarding Clinical
ExperiencesUniforms/Dress Code
Hospital OrientationPlease check your Mercer email for the clinical
facilities paperwork( orientation booklets, post test papers, badge information, confidentiality , etc)
Students will need to complete the clinical orientation paper work and bring the completed forms to clinical
orientation.• Students will be responsible for one alternate
clinical experience on their own time by attending a support group meeting. Please see Alternate Clinical Assignment slide for further explanation.
Math TestA 10 question math test will be given in the
hospital orientation. Each student must attain a minimum of 90% prior to dispensing medications in the clinical facility. The math will be based on material previously learned.
If a student does not attain a 90%, the student will be remediated and a retest will occur by the end of the first week.
Clinical Lab- University Medical Center at Princeton
Orientation and computer training will be set up by the clinical faculty.
Monday clinical: Session A at University Medical Center at Princeton will have M. Kelly as the instructor.
Sessions B & C at University Medical Center at Princeton will have V. Kunte as the instructor.
Clinical starts on 8/27 for UMCP group. Bring all your completed forms to orientation (post test, confidentiality, vehicle). Check your emails for further information.
UMCP STUDENTSStudents MUST get their ID Badges from Human Resources(HR) before you start clinical. HR closes at 5 PM
HR is located up the driveway across from the hospital’s main entrance.
Clinical Lab-Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital HamiltonWednesday clinical with Doreen Carnvale at
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Written ProjectA written assignment will be due at week 4.
It will be a revised version of a concept map with a written component. Please see the course outline for the guidelines.
Alternate Clinical AssignmentStudents will be responsible to attend a support
group meeting on their own time within the first 4 weeks of the course. The support group must be one that is related to an alteration of cellular regulation. Please review the course outline to see a list of the exemplars.
Students will hand in a written paper based on their observational experience by the end of week 4. A guideline for the experience will be provided.
The various clinical facilities hold support group meetings as well as the different societies (i.e. American Cancer Society). Please check the websites.
Testing DatesMidterm and Final Exams:All final exams in room MS 215 starting at 9 AM
Session 1-Midterm: Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Final: Friday, September 28, 2012 Session 2-Midterm: Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Final: Friday, November 2, 2012Session 3-Midterm: Tuesday, November 27,
2012 Final: Friday, December 14, 2012
HESI exam will be on December 17, 2012 from 9 AM to 12 Noon in rooms LA 215 & 218.
Closing RemarksPlease feel free to contact me with any questions
and concerns. You have all my contact information. We will be using the MercerOnline/mercer e-mail for e-mail correspondences .
All the faculty are here to help you succeed.
We also would like a volunteer to be a representative from the class to attend curriculum committee meetings once a month from 2/2:30pm – 3/3:30pm. Please consider being a representative.
