ASSIGNMENTS & GRADING WEIGHT
Attendance and Participation and Professionalism 10%
Assignments 30%
Quizzes 20%
ATI exams (ATI Mid Term 15%, ATI Final 25%) 40%
TOTAL 100%
Grading Scale:
Grades are determined in accordance with the policy of the Department of Nursing. The grading scale is as follows:
94-100% = A 77-79% = C+
90-93% = A- 74 -76% = C
87-89% = B+ 73-below = F
84 -86% = B
80-83% = B-
Passing Grade:
A cumulative score of 74% or higher is needed to successfully complete nursing courses with a passing grade.
GRADE DISPUTES
If a student has a grade to dispute, the student must notify faculty within one week after the grade is posted. Disputes made at the end of the course in effort to elevate a grade will not be considered for discussion.
Description of Graded Assignments
I. PREPARATION, PARTICIPATION & ATTENDANCE
Expected Outcome
As active learners, students establish a fundamental knowledge base from planned learning experiences when they are prepared and fully participate in class activities.
General Description
Cell phones and beepers must be turned OFF prior to class; they are disruptive to students and faculty. If a student is found to be using a laptop computer for things that are not class related, he/she will be asked to turn it OFF. Please be respectful of Instructor and fellow students when using electronics during class. Absence from class period will result in loss of participation points.
Class attendance, personal preparation and participation in class activities are integral to successful completion of Nursing 4330. A significant amount of learning will occur through pre-class preparation, participation in class activities, and collaboration with class members. It is essential for participants to have read the assigned material and to have completed the assignments due; to participate in meaningful discussion and learning. Active learning is enhanced through discussion and group activities. Thus, each student bears responsibility for contributing to group learning, with faculty as facilitator of learning.
Students are responsible for attending each class session and participating in group learning activities and discussions. Consistently leaving early or arriving late, sleeping, reading magazines or doing homework in class represents unprofessional behaviors and disrupts learning for self and others. Cell phones and beepers must be turned OFF prior to class; they are disruptive to students and faculty. If a student is found to be using a laptop computer for things that are not class related, he/she will be asked to turn it OFF. Please be respectful of Instructor and fellow students when using electronics during class. Absence from class period will result in loss of participation points.
Directions:
- 1. Read assigned material and arrive on time to class. A 10 to 15 question quiz may be given over the previous weeks topics. Quizzes may be given at the beginning, middle, or end of class. Come prepared. You must be in class to take the quiz. Make-up quizzes will not be provided. If the quiz code is provided to a classmate who is not in class the entire class will receive a zero.
- 2. Attend all classes.
- 3. Actively and appropriately, participate in class discussions, individual, and group activities.
II. PEDIATRIC PATIENT EVIDENCE-BASED ASSIGNMENTS
Professional nurses have a responsibility to be current in their knowledge of is relating to pediatrics. Standards of care and practice are ever changing in nursing. This assignment helps the student to identify and understand the needs and care of the pediatric patient.
- 1. These are individual assignments. Weekly flashcards (15 due each week). Worksheets due 5 times throughout the semester.
- 2. Please see the rubrics on CANVAS for the specific guidelines.
Worksheets. You will have a total of 5 worksheets due throughout this semester, these will be handwritten. Evidence of completed assignment must be submitted for credit in CANVAS. You will have 2 ATI practice test modules that will be due throughout the semester, which will be submitted on CANVAS for credit. The score that you submit for the ATI’s will be the score you receive. You may submit the practice ATI test more than once. However, you must wait at least 48 hours before taking the practice test again. The instructor can see how far apart the ATI practice exams are and will make sure that the student has waited at least 48 hours before taking the practice exam again. If the student does not wait 48 hours before taking the practice exam again the instructor will lower the practice exam grade by one full grade point average. (i.e., If the student took the exam 30 minutes after the first attempt and submits this attempt for a grade and had a 100% on the submitted exam the student will receive a 90%).
III. QUIZZES AND EXAMS
Quizzes will be online after of each class and will be on the previous week’s material and the lecture that just occurred, whether it be a guest speaker, on the assigned reading or on the lecture given in class. There are no makeup opportunities. Quizzes will be on Canvas, so the student needs to have a device that will access Canvas appropriately. ATI tests will be done on school laptops.
ATI Assessment | Course | Date
Care of Children Test 1 | Proctored Test #1 |
Care of Children Test 2 | Proctored Test #2 |
IV. ATI TESTING
The following ATI Assessment Exams will be administered during this Semester.
ATI Assessment Course Date
Care of Children Test 1 Proctored Test #1
Care of Children Test 2 Proctored Test #2
Look on your ATI account to find ATI Proficiency levels for the RN Care of Children proctored exams. Scoring for proficiency levels is as follows:
For students that reach LEVEL 3 their grade will be: 100%
For students that reach LEVEL 2 and or a LEVEL 1 or BELOW LEVEL, their grade will be graded on a curve with the average LEVEL 3 score as the 100% marker.
ATI level Explanation:
Level 3: Scores meeting the Proficiency Level 3 standard can be considered to exceed most expectations for performance in this content area. Scores at this level were judged by the content expert panel to indicate a student as likely to exceed NCLEX-RN standards in this content area.
Level 2: Scores meeting the Proficiency Level 2 standard can be considered to exceed minimum expectations for performance in this content area. Scores at this level were judged by the content expert panel to indicate a student is fairly certain to meet NCLEX-RN standards in this content area.
Level 1: Scores meeting the Proficiency Level 1 standard can be considered to meet the absolute minimum expectations for performance in this content area. Scores at this level were judged by the content expert panel to indicate a student as likely to just meet NCLEX-RN® standards in this content area. ATI advises these students to develop and complete a rigorous plan of focused review in order to achieve a firmer grasp of this content.
Below Level 1: Scores below the Proficiency Level 1 standard can be considered below minimum expectations and can be indicative of significant risk in this content area. ATI strongly advises these students to develop and complete an intensive plan for focused review and remediation, including the use of ATI materials, textbooks, class notes, reference materials, and assistance from nurse educators
Students who get Below Level 1 will get below the 74% acceptable grade for that test which may lower their overall grade below the acceptable level. If a student achieves a Level 2 on the final ATI, their first ATI score (if below a Level 1) will be adjusted to 74%. A proficiency level BELOW LEVEL 1 on both ATI exams constitutes a considerable loss of points and may result in a failing grade in the class. These two ATI exams are 30% of your total grade,
ATI SUCCESS PLAN
You will need to take the “Care of Children Online Practice 2019 with NGN”. The first time you take this exam will be the score associated with this assignment. Please follow the following instructions:
- 1. Log on to the ATI website.
- 2. Click on the Test tab and look for "Care of Children Online Practice 2019 A with NGN."
- 3. Take the practice assessment.
- 4. There are no resources or classmates; only take it once and submit your score. You have 70 minutes to take this. Any re-takes must be 48 hours later and do not count towards percentage for the success plan. Only the first percentage will count toward the success plan.
- 5. Success Plan must be done with a score of less than 65%. Please set up a time with the professor.
If you get below 65% for the practice test, you must meet with the professor to set up a success plan for this course. I want to identify those at risk early to make a plan so you will succeed this semester.
You will have to complete the success plan to take the first ATI. If you don't complete your plan then you will receive a zero on the first ATI test.
Each plan will vary based on students' needs and can be adjusted as needed.
You will need to make weekly submissions regarding how you are meeting the goals and what you are working on.
You will meet with the professor; select 2 of the below options that will help you study for the midterm ATI. It's okay to select stuff you normally do. I just want you to start in week 3. You will submit it each week on Tuesday by 11:59pm. You will do that until the midterm ATI. Remember, this is to help you be successful.
You will select your 2 options from the bulleted list below and submit your weekly progress. Submit this form with your selected two.
- Remediation in ATI 2 hours per week
- ATI dynamic Quiz questions 50 per week
- Take notes on missed ATI and quiz questions
- Custom
You will also be required to create a success plan after your ATI midterm if you get a level 1 or Below level for your Care of Children midterm.
You will meet with the professor within the week of taking the midterm; select 2 of the above items from the bulleted list that will help you study for the final ATI. It's okay to select stuff you normally do. I just want you to start the week after your ATI midterm. You will submit it each week on Sunday. You will do that until the final ATI. Remember, this is to help you be successful.
You will select your 2 and submit your weekly progress.