NORTHERN CARIBBEAN UNIVERSITY

College of Allied Health and Nursing

Nursing Department
Fall 2014

MAJOR:

NURSING

COURSE NAME: Concepts Applied to Nursing

COURSE CODE: NRSG 261
NUMBER OF CREDITS: 4
NUMBER OF HOURS: 90
NAME OF LECTURERS: Mr Patrick Mckenzie&Mrs Natanya Bent-Burton
EMAIL ADDRESS(ES): patrick.mckenzie@ncu.edu.jm/natanya.bent@ncu.edu.jm
CLASS TIME: Mondays 8:am-11am
OFFICE HOURS: Monday 3:30pm-5:00pm
PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of first year courses

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces the student to basic nursing skills. It focuses on concepts of caring, body
image, pain, loss, grief and the grieving process, dying and death, immobility and chronicity.
The student is introduced to hospitalization and the nurses responsibility in relation to surgical
interventions is also examined.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1.

Understand the meaning of medical terminologies;

2.

Demonstrate understanding of key concepts, terms and definitions relating to nursing;

3.

Comprehend the components of the Nursing Process;

4.

Appreciate the role of the nurse in the therapeutic relationship;

5.

Utilize health-illness concepts to give support to individuals and families in times of

crisis;

6.

Understand the effects of immobility and chronicity on the individual;

7.

Utilize the knowledge of nursing process in the promotion and maintenance of health in
immobility and chronic illness;

8.

Examine the forces creating illness;

9.

Utilize knowledge gained to assist the patient and family to cope with hospitalization;

10.

Apply the concepts of pre- and post-operative care while providing care to the patient
in need of surgical intervention.

INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING OUTCOME:

For to one is given the word of wisdom through the spirit, to another the word of knowledge
through the same spirit, to another gifts of healing by the same spirit, to another faith by the same
spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of spirits, to
another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But one and the same
spirit works all these things distributing to each one individually as he wills. (1 Cor. 12:8-11)
NCU Values and attitudes: Focus
1. Christlikeness
2. Integrity
3. Justice
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Christlikeness:
I Patrick McKenzie and Natanya Bent-Burtn (instructors) and all the students of Concepts
applied to nursing class, commit to exercising the highest levels of Christ-likeness in all actions
during this semester in relation to the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Handling student issues in a fair and equitable manner

Displaying honesty with submitted work
Displaying kindness to each other
Displaying humility, compassion and unselfishness to each other
Showing confidence in all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)

Integrity:
The Facilitator and students will undertake learning experiences that exercise the highest level of
integrity such as:
Honoring deadlines in submission of assignments
Practicing academic honesty with respects to the use of published works and other
intellectual property
Participating equally in group work and activities
Good stewardship of tools, equipment and other resources in the teaching learning
environment
Give fair evaluation to student work
Display proper deportment and conduct.
Justice:
The facilitator and all students will exercise the highest level of justice and fairness in all actions
related to this course in the areas of:
Fair grading for task submitted for evaluation
Timely feedback and redress of inquiries, challenges, issues, grouses
Impartial treatment of all students regardless of race, age, religious affiliation, nationality
or ethnicity.
Access to Computer and Internet Resources: completing these course requirements
necessitates regular access to computer technology and the internet. If a student does not have a
personal computer with internet access, computers on the universitys main campus and
extension sites are available for student use.

Civility, Courtesy and respect: as professionals, mutual respect is required; the instructor
expects all class members to communicate in a professional and courteous manner. While
everyone may feel passionate about a particular subject and is entitled to his her opinions,
classroom discourse must always be conducted in a respectful and civil tone. No disrespectful of
disparaging comments about gender, ethnicity, religion, etc. will be tolerated.
Honor Code: regulations on plagiarism and other forms of cheating are strictly enforced. Since
engaging in either activity may result in very serious penalties, including failing grades, or
dismissal from the university, you should endeavor to avoid such activities. Any assignment of
work submitted for this course must not have been submitted for any other course. No written or
digitally authored work may be submitted for academic credit more than once. If you have
questions about how this may apply to an assignment you are considering for this course, please
ask the facilitator for clarification.
Students with a disabling condition: any student who, because of a disabling condition, may
require some special arrangements in order to meet course requirements, should communicate
with the instructor in a timely manner, to seek such special considerations. Students should
present appropriate verification from the relevant administrative office at the university. There is
no guideline indicating that special considerations be given prior to completion of the existing
university verification process.

CONTENT OUTLINE
UNIT 1:

THE NURSING PROCESS

Hours:

10 Theory
15 Practical

Specific Objectives
At the end of the unit, the student will be able to:
1. Define the term problem-solving;
2. Describe the problem-solving process;
3. Define the term Nursing Process;
4. Identify the four phases of the Nursing Process;
5. List the four steps of the assessment phase;
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6. Differentiate between nursing and medical diagnosis;

7. Describe ten elements of the nursing care plan as stated in this unit.
8. Explain the four steps in planning of nursing care as identified in this unit;
9. Explain how a nursing care plan is implemented;
10. Identify the purpose of evaluation of nursing care plans;
11. State the methods used in the evaluation of nursing care;
12. Explain the relationship between the problem solving method and the nursing process;
13. Identify the elements of the discharge planning process;
14. Use the Nursing Process to collect data on selected patients.

Content
A.

Problem-solving
1. Definition
2. Process

B.

Collection of data

Analysis of data

Statement of the problem

Formulation of the plan of action

Implementation of plan

Evaluation of outcomes

Nursing Process
1.

Definition

2.

Components

Assessment

Definition, purpose

Steps: collection of data- methods

Analysis of data

Evaluation of data

Identification of nursing problems

Nursing diagnosis-types, components, process

Nursing diagnosis vs. medical diagnosis

Planning

Definition, purpose

Elements: individualized care, comprehensive care

Steps
o
o
o
o

Establishing goals
Setting priorities
Determining resource personnel
Writing a plan of action

Implementation

Knowledge of goals

Delegation of authority

Care provision

Coordination

Communication with patient and family

Documentation

Evaluation

Definition

Purpose

Evaluation of care

Factors which affect achievement of goal (s)

Methods

Discharge planning

Definition

Process
o
o
o
o
o
o

Assessment
Referral system & referral
Coordination of care
Continuity of care
Follow-up care
Inter-sectoral coordination
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Teaching/Learning Methodologies

Lecture/Discussion

Demonstrations

Role Play

Projects group, individual

Assignments on related topics

Student teaching

Assessment /Evaluation Method

Quizzes

Group presentation

Sectional

Areas used for Learning

Classroom

Laboratory

Hospital

UNIT 2:

NURSING CONCEPTS

Hours:

7 Theory

Specific Objectives
At the end of the unit, the student will be able to:
1.

Define medical terminologies;

2.

Interpret medical terminologies;

3.

Review the concept of therapeutic relationship;

4.

Describe the characteristics of the therapeutic relationship;

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5.

Discuss the therapeutic use of self in the therapeutic relationship;

6.

Discuss concepts and theories of caring;

7.

Identify the phases of caring;

8.

Describe comfort measures related to caring;

9.

Explain the concepts and theories of body image, pain, loss, grieving;

10.

Explore the factors creating alterations to body image;

11.

Explain the term pain threshold;

12.

List the causes of pain;

13.

Explain the concept of chronicity;

14.

Identify predisposing factors to chronicity;

15.

Explain the meaning of immobility and the effects of immobility on body systems;

16.

Discuss factors affecting patients response to chronic illness;

17.

Utilize the nursing process to assist patients with interferences of body image,
experiencing loss, management of pain, problems of immobility, and chronic conditions
in achieving and maintaining optimum wellness;

18.

Discuss the stages of the grieving process according to George Engel;

19.

Discuss E. Kubler-Ross stages of dying and death;

20.

Describe the needs of the individual facing death;

21.

Apply the nursing process in giving care to individuals who are dying;

22.

Identify the signs of death;

23.

Demonstrate skills in caring for the body and the patients possessions after death;

24.

Demonstrate skills and the use of therapeutic relationship in providing support to

grieving individuals and families;

25.

Discuss the importance of a post-mortem examination.

Content
A.

Caring
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1.

2.

Definition & interpretation

Medical terminologies

Caring

Therapeutic relationship

Review of therapeutic relationship

3.

Characteristics of caring

4.

Rapport

Trust

Empathy

Acceptance

Empowerment

Active listing

Compassion

Non-judgemental

Honesty

Phases of caring

5.

B.

Therapeutic use of self

Pre-interaction

Introductory

Working

Termination

Comfort measures

Physical

Environmental

Spiritual

Social

Concepts
1. Body image

Definitions

Theories

Development
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2.

Factors creating alteration in body image

Nursing interventions related to body image interference

Pain
Definition

Theories

Components
Reception of stimulus
Perception
Reaction

3.

Types
Superficial
Deep
Referred
Projected
Phantom

Causes
Chemical irritant
Ischemia
Mechanical trauma
Heat and cold
Psychogenic

Nature

Factors influencing perception of pain

Socio-cultural
Emotional state
Physical condition
Previous pain experience
Gender

Pain management

Loss

Definition

Types and sources

Loss of aspects of oneself
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Loss of external objects

Loss of loved or valued person

Nursing needs of individual

Nursing interventions
4.

Grief

Definition

Characteristics
Shock & disbelief
Sadness & emptiness
Physiological changes
Pre-occupation with image of the deceased
Feeling of guilt
Irritability & anger

5.

Types
Anticipatory
Absent or inhibited
Grieving process

6.

Stages of grieving (George Engel)

Shock & disbelief
Development awareness
Restitution & recovery

Dying & death

Definition
Dying
Death

Stages of dying (Kubler-Ross)

Needs of the dying patient

Care of the dying

Signs of death

Post-death activities
Care of body
Care of patients possession
Post-mortem
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7.

8.

Funeral planning
Will probation
Support services

Immobility

Definition

Effects on body systems

Factors affecting response

Nursing interventions

Chronicity

Definition

Predisposing factors

Factors affecting response

Nursing interventions.

Teaching/Learning Methodologies

Lecture/Discussion

Demonstrations

Role Play

Projects group, individual

Assignments on related topics

Student teaching

Assessment /Evaluation Method

Quizzes

Group presentation

Sectional

Areas used for Learning

Classroom
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Laboratory

Hospital

UNIT 3:
Hours

ILLNESS & HOSPITALIZATION

7 Theory
15Practical

Specific Objectives
At the end of the unit, the student will be able to:
1.

Define the concept of illness;

2.

Explore the health-illness concept;

3.

List the behavioural changes, which appear as a result of illness;

Discuss the concerns of the ill patient and family;

4.

Describe the effects of illness on the individual and family;

5.

Discuss the sources of stress identified in this unit;

6.

Explain the process, which assists the patient and family to cope with stress;

7.

Recognize the types of behaviours displayed by the patient and family in coping with
stress;

8.

Discuss the patient's reactions to the confirmation of illness;

9.

Explain the physiological, psychosocial and environmental forces influencing illness;

10.

Discuss the nature of illness;

11.

Examine the patient's behaviours exhibited during illness;

12.

Discuss the concept of hospitalization and the role of the hospital staff;

13.

Demonstrate skills in the admission and discharge of patients;

14.

Explain the impact of illness on the individual and family;

15.

Define the sick role;

16.

Examine the effects of hospitalization on the ill patient, family and significant other.

Content
1.

Illness

Definition

Types

Health-illness continuum
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Behaviour

Concerns

Effects

2.

Stress: process & behaviour

Reaction to confirmation of illness

Forces influencing illness

Physiological

Psychosocial

Environmental

Nature of illness

Impact of illness on the individual & family

The sick role

Definition

Major aspects of the sick role

Hospitalization

Definition

Reasons

Effects on patient, family & significant others

Role of the hospital & staff in illness

Admission procedure

Discharge procedure

Termination of the therapeutic relationship.

Teaching/Learning Methodologies

Lecture/Discussion

Demonstrations

Role Play

Projects group, individual

Assignments on related topics

Student teaching
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Assessment /Evaluation Method

Quizzes

Group presentation

Sectional

Areas used for Learning

Classroom

Laboratory

Hospital

UNIT 4:

SURGICAL INTERVENTION

Hours

6 Theory
15 Practical

Specific Objectives
At the end of the unit, the student will be able to:
1.

Identify the phases of surgical intervention as listed in this unit;

2.

Discuss the reasons for surgical intervention;

3.

Discuss the types of surgical intervention listed in this unit;

4.

Describe safety policies governing the admission of the patient to the operating theatre;

5.

Utilize the nursing process to provide physical and psychosocial care to the patient and
family in the pre-operative and post-operative phases.

Content
1. Surgical intervention

Phases
Pre-operative
Intra-operative
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Post-operative

Reason for surgery

Elective
Emergency

Types

Effects

Factors affecting patients response to surgery & recovery

Culture
Age
Education
Nutritional status
Degree of preparation for surgery
Physical & mental status
Pre-operative care
Physical
Psychological

Admission to Operating Theatre

Post-operative care
Post-anaesthesia
In hospital
Follow-up care.

Teaching/Learning Methodologies

Lecture/Discussion

Demonstrations

Role Play

Projects group, individual

Assignments on related topics

Student teaching

Assessment /Evaluation Method

Quizzes

16

Group presentation

Sectional

Areas used for Learning

Classroom

Laboratory

Hospital

Required Skills
1. Assess

Temperature

Pulse

Respiration

Blood pressure

2. Administer oxygen via /catheter/cannula/face mask

3. Feed patient
4. Serve meals
5. Maintain fluid balance heart
6. Care naso-gastric tube insitu
7. Weigh patient
8. Give and remove bedpan & urinal
9. Administer suppositories/enema
10. Collect specimens

Urine (routine, midstream, catheter, 24-hour)

Apply Pauls tubing/condom catheter

11. Hand hygiene
12. Perform mouth care and clean dentures
13. Test urine
14. Care urinary catheter
15. Care of the incontinent patient
16. Perform bed bath
17. Perform skin care
18. Groom hair and nails
19. Apply heat and cold
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20. Care pressure areas

21. Perform range-of-movement exercises
22. Make beds (including post-operative bed)
23. Lift, turn and transfer patient
24. Move patient in and out of bed
25. Position patient in bed
26. Handle wheel chair
27. Move patient in and out of wheel chair
28. Perform physical assessment
29. Observe administration of oral medications
30. Prepare skin for surgery
31. Prepare post-anaesthetic tray
32. Perform last offices
33. Give oral report
34. Write nurses notes
35. Observe procedures
36. Wound care
37. Position patient
EVALUATION: Grading Information/Course Work Weighting
Activities
Percentage
Quizzes

15%

Unit Tests

30%

Group Presentations
Individual Assignments
Final Exam
TOTAL

7.5%
7.5%
40%
100%

GRADING POLICY:
Percentage Score Letter
Equivalent
90 100%
A
85 89%
A80 84%
B+

Percentage Score Letter

Equivalent
65 69%
C+
60 64%
C
55 59%
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75 79%
70 74%

B
B-

50 54%
Less than 50%

D
F

GRADING SYSTEM
Grades are assigned numerical values as follows:
GRADE
Quality Points
Definition
A
4.00
Superior
A3.67
Superior
B+
3.33
Superior
B
3.00
Above Average
B2.67
Above Average
C+
2.33
Above Average
C
2.00
Average
C1.67
Average
D+
1.33
Below Average
D
1.00
Below Average
F
0.00
Below Average

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Adhere to the policies of the department of nursing
2. Participate actively in pre and post conferences.
3. Active class and group participation.
4. Participate in group assignments.
5. All assignments must be submitted on the designated date and time.
6. Students are required to take quizzes, unit tests, and final examination on the
scheduled date. Quizzes missed will not be repeated. Late tests are administered only by
prior arrangement with proof that absence is due to unavoidable circumstances and at the
discretion of the instructor.
7. Notify instructor prior to class if illness or emergency arises. Student must contact the
instructor directly or leave a message with the secretary of the Nursing Department.
8. A final comprehensive exam will be given at the end of the semester and will be conducted
in accordance with the Universitys time table.
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9. A minimum grade of C+ must be achieved.

10. All students are required to demonstrate honesty and ethical behaviour in relation to all
aspect of the course. Failure to conform to these principles will be dealt with in
accordance with the Nursing Council of Jamaica and the Universitys policies.
11. All cellular phones must be turned off during class time. Ringing phones will result in
student missing the class
NB: ATTENDANCE IS EXPECTED, and you must be present and punctual for all class
sessions. Refer to the Class Attendance and Absence Policy in your Bulletin.

MAIN TEXT
Kozier, B., Erb G., Berman A., & Snyder S. (2008). Fundamentals of nursing. concepts, process
and practice. Englewood, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.

Taylor C., Lillis C., LeMone, P., & Lynn, P. (2008). Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and
Science of Nursing Care. Philadephia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and
Wilkins.
Carpenito, L. J.(2010). Nursing Diagnosis: Application to Clinical Practice. Philadephia, PA:
Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
SUPPLEMENTAL READING
Craven, R. F., & Hirnle, C.J. (2009). Fundamentals of Nursing: Human Health and Function.
Philadephia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams and Wilkins.
DeWit, S.C. (2008). Fundamental concepts and skills for nursing. New York: Elsevier Health
Sciences.

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ASSIGNMENT # 1 Individual
The nursing process is a systematic approach to providing client centered care. It has five
components: Assessing, Diagnosing, Planning Implementing and evaluating. These components
are cyclic and dynamic, example a nurse cannot diagnose without first assessing, neither can
there be a plan without a diagnosis. The following is a case in which to use the nursing process.
(kozier, Berman and Erb etal. Concepts Process and Practice ch 11-16)

Mr Charles Brick a 52 year old Farmer presented to the accident and emergency
department with history of SOB with none productive cough, chest, pain, loss of weight and loss
of appetite since two months ago. He is a chronic smoker for the past 20 years. He was
diagnosed as having hypertension 2 years ago and is currently on Nifedipine 20mg po bd, HTCZ
25mg po od. Chest Xray currently reveals dilated lung tissue with consolidation and a
subsequent diagnosis of emphysema was made. Further examination reveals use of accessory
muscles with purse lip breathing. V/S T 98.6 P. 102 Resp. 36, BP 174/104

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Analyze the above case and identify the five priority needs for the patient giving rationale
for each need identified
2. Write 5 appropriate assessment from the case based on the need selected
3. Identify and select two (2) NANDA Label for each assessment you have written from the
2012-2014 (find this document uploaded in the learning resources)
4. Write two (2) goal for each Nanda label selected
5. In your own words state five (5) interventions for each goal
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Objectives
At the completion of this assignment the students will
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1. Gain further knowledge on how to apply the nursing process

2. Demonstrate further understanding of the needs approach.
3. Be familiar with the NANDA list
4. State interventions and outcome

RUBRIC: ASSIGNMENT #1 Nursing Process

Category

Identify
needs

Accurately
identify and
States all 5
needs
Accurately
identify and
States all 5
assessment

Accurately
identifies only
four needs

Accurately
identifies three
needs

Accurately
identifies two
needs

Accurately
identifies one
need

Accurately
identifies three
assessment

Accurately
identifies two
assessment

Accurately
identifies one
assessment

Identifies label
accurately for three
assessment

Identifies label
accurately for 2
assessment

Identifies label
accurately for
one assessment

Accurately state
goals for three label

Accurately state
goals for two
label

Accurately state
goal for one
label

State three relevant

intervention for
each goal

State two relevant

intervention for
each goal

State one
relevant
intervention for
each goal

4-5 reference
correctly cited

3-4 reference
cited

2 reference
cited

Assessment
identified in
the case
scenario
Select
NADA
Label based
on
assessment
Goals for
NANDA
label
Intervention
for goal
Referencing

Accurately
identifies only
four
assessment
Accurately Identifies 2
identify and Label
select 2
accurately for
NANDA
four
label for all assessment
five
assessment
Accurately
Accurately
state goals
state goals for
for all five
four label
label
State 5
State four
relevant
relevant
intervention intervention
for each
for each goal
goal
6 in-text
citation
reflected on
reference page

Mar
awa

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ASSIGNMENT # 2
Group Presentations

Instructions:
Students will be placed in nine (9) groups of 10 and given topics on the pain experience and
grieving and loss to make oral presentations in class. The groups and topics are as follows:
1.

what is pain, Definition, Theories, Components, Reception of stimulus, Perception,

Reaction
2. explain types and causes of pain
3. nature of pain and factors influencing the perception of pain
4. Pain Management
5. Loss: types of loss etc.
6. theories of death Engel etc.
7. dying and death
8. grief: characteristics etc.
9. the grieving process
10. care of the dead body, care of patients possession

Objective:
On completion of the presentations the students will
1. Discuss the pain experience
2. Describe grief and the phases of grieving
3. Describe loss and its effect on the individual
4. State factors affecting pain
5. Discuss the stages of the grieving process according to George Engel;
6. Discuss E. Kubler-Ross stages of dying and death;
7. Describe the needs of the individual facing death;
8. Apply the nursing process in giving care to individuals who are dying;
9. Identify the signs of death;
10. Demonstrate skills in caring for the body and the patients possessions after death;
11. Demonstrate skills and the use of therapeutic relationship in providing support to grieving
individuals and families;
12. Discuss the importance of a post-mortem examination
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RUBRIC: ASSIGNMENT #2 Group Presentations

Category

introduction

Presentation
of content

Group
participatio
n
Use of APA

Referencing

gives clear
introduction of
the topic,
definition and
overview

No clear
introduction
but gives
definitions

No clear
definition and
overview

No clear
introduction or
definitions
lacking

Presents 9590% of
content with
reference

presents (8975%) of content

with reference

presents less
than 75% with
no reference
cited

95-90%
participation

89-75%
participation

Less than 75%

participation

Moderately
acknowledg
e source, 4-5
citation
4-5
reference
correctly
cited

3-4 in-text
citation

2 in-text
citation

3-4 reference
cited

2 reference
cited

Present relevant
content on all
sub-headings
pertaining to the
subject being
presented on
with relevant
reference
100%
participation.
Sources fully
acknowledged:
no plagiarism,
Correct citation
6 in-text citation
reflected on
reference page

Marks
awarded

ON24LINE COURSE ACCESS

Students will use their orion user account credentials to login to the course through the orion
Learning Management System (orion LMS): http://aeorionde.ncu.edu.jm/. For assistance or
further
details
regarding
access
to
online
courses
please
visit:
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For first time users or those requiring further familiarity with the eLearning system, please visit
http://aeorionde.ncu.edu.jm/ and click on the orientation link.
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may be reached at (1-876-523-2064) or online chat for immediate assistance. Email service requests can
be directed to: helpdesk@ncu.edu.jm

POLICY ON SERVER UNAVAILABILITY OR OTHER TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

The university is committed to providing a reliable online course system to all users. However, in the
event of any unexpected server outage or any unusual technical difficulty which prevents students from
completing a time sensitive assessment activity, the instructor will provide an appropriate accommodation
based on the situation. Students should immediately report any problems to the instructor and also contact
the UNISS eLearning Help Desk: http://uniss.ncu.edu.jm/elearninghelp , 1-876-523-2064. The
instructor and the UNISS eLearning Help Desk will work with the student to resolve any issues at the
earliest possible time.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
In addition to a competent level of computer and Internet literacy, there are some minimum technical
requirements must be met to enable a successful learning experience. Please review the important
technical
requirements
and
the
web
browser
configuration
information
at
http://aeorionde.ncu.edu.jm/ to ensure that your personal computer meets the outlined
requirements.

COMMUNICATIONS
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.
Interaction with Instructor:. Students may send personal concerns or questions to the instructor via
email or using the course messaging module or face to face contact during the scheduled office hours. The
instructor will as much as possible reply to students queries within a week.

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close to one of our extension campuses, a valid NCU ID card is required to check out materials from the
Library. For more information on library resources go to http://www.ncu.edu.jm/library/

ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION
Please use the Assignments link on the course menu or see the icon on the designated page to upload
assignments. You may click on the link for each assignment and follow the on-screen instructions to
upload and submit your file(s). Bear in mind that you may only submit each assignment once, after
which you should receive an onscreen confirmation. Please refer to the Help menu for more information
on using this tool. Please note: each assignment link will be deactivated after the assignment due time.
Additionally, unless stated otherwise, assignments are typically due at 11:59 PM on the specified date.
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After your submission is graded, you may click each assignments Graded tab to check the results and
feedback. If necessary drafts of work for mastery learning may be sent via email to the instructor for
review prior to submission.
For team project assignments, one group member will submit the assignment for the group and all group
members will be able to view the results and feedback once its been graded.
Assignment Submission Instructions using Turnitin:
Assignment(s) will be submitted and inspected via Turnitin, which is an integrated eLearning tool for
plagiarism detection. To submit your assignments, click on the Turnitin icon located on the assignment
submission web page. Next, click the submit icon. After which you will need to upload your assignment
file - please note that only one file may be submitted. To submit your assignment, click on Browse and
locate your file then click the Submit button. You will be able to review before confirming your
submission. You may return at a later time when the report is available, typically within 24 hours, to
review the Originality Report which indicates the sources detected and how similar the assignment is to
these sources. Please note it may take some time for Turnitin to generate the originality report. For further
information on using Turnitin, please go to: http://www.turnitin.com/static/training.html.

COURSE EVALUATION
You are required to complete an evaluation of the course at the end of the semester/module. These
evaluations are used to garner valuable feedback that helps to improve the quality of instruction. Online
course evaluations will be made accessible around the end of the semester/module and students will be
informed via email or internal messages when they become available.

FINAL EXAMINATION
A final examination will be required for this course. Final exams are scheduled for and administered on
campus at the end of the semester. You will be required to present your students ID and examination
authorization form to the examiner.
NCU EMAIL
Northern Caribbean University is aware of the efficiency, effectiveness and overall importance of
communication between students and faculty/staff through electronic mail. At the same time, e-mail raises
some issues concerning security and the identity of each individual in an e-mail exchange. The university
encourages all official student email correspondence be sent only to a students NCU e-mail address and
that faculty or staff consider email from students official only if it originates from a NCU student account.
This allows the university to maintain a high degree of confidence in the identity of all individual
corresponding and the security of the transmitted information. NCU furnishes each student with a free email account that is to be used in all communication with university personnel. The University
Information Systems Services Department at NCU also provides a method for students to have their NCU
e-mail forwarded to other accounts.
ACADEMIC HONESTY AND INTEGRITY
All students are expected to maintain a high level of responsibility with respect to academic honesty.
Students engaged in cheating or academic dishonesty of any form will be subject to disciplinary penalties
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which include the possibility of failure for the course and/or dismissal from the University. Cheating,
dishonesty, plagiarism, copying portions of another students work are totally unaccepted and will be
dealt with seriously. A minimum penalty will be a zero for the course work submitted. Further action
may be taken at the instructors discretion. In view of the fact that such dishonesty harms the individual,
all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced.
CHEATING, DISHONESTY, AND PLAGIARISM
Any form of cheating is sufficient for an automatic F for the course. Cheating, dishonesty, plagiarism,
copying portions of another students work are totally unacceptable and will be dealt with seriously. A
minimum penalty will be a zero for the course work submitted. Further action may be taken at the
instructors discretion.
DISCLAIMER: The Department of Nursing reserves the right to make adjustment to this course outline
as deemed necessary

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