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EGTC Practical Nursing Program Student Handbook 21-22NUR 111: Advancement into Practical NursingNUR 113: Basic Concepts of Maternal-Newborn NursingNUR 114: Basic Concepts Pediatric NursingNUR 115: Basic Concepts of Mental Health NursingNUR 116: Basic Concepts of Geriatric NursingNUR 170: Clinical I: Application of Practical Nursing Arts and SkillsWhen Caring for Adult PatientsNUR 171: Clinical II: Application of Adult HealthNUR 172: Clinical III: Application of Basic Concepts of MaternalNewborn and Pediatric NursingNUR 173: Clinical IV: Advanced Applications in Adult HealthNUR 201: IV Therapy for LPNs1 credit2 credits2 credits1 credit1 credit3 credits2 credits1 creditsTotal:3 credits2.5 credits37.5 creditsProgram Prerequisites:HPR 178 or HPR 139: Medical Terminology2-3 creditsBIO 106: Anatomy and Physiology4 creditsTaken within 7 years at the time of portfolio submission (Anatomy and Physiology courses at or above BIO106 may be accepted from institutions approved for incoming transfer credits as defined in the EGTCcatalog)Current CNA within 3 years or MA Certificate with Official Transcripts.Day Cohort PN Program: The Day Cohort PN Program is an eleven-month (two-term) program. Classroom,skills laboratory (lab), and are scheduled weekly; clinical practice hours are dependent upon and vary accordingto facility. Classroom and skills lab practice hours are scheduled between the hours of 7:30 am – 5:00 pm.Clinical hours may vary according to facility and course objectives. The clinical day may be 8, 10 or a 12-hourshift depending on the preferences of the clinical facility. On occasion, it may be necessary to assign weekendclinical hours when placement on weekdays is not available. Students will be assigned clinical practiceexperiences in the following areas: adult medical/surgical, psychiatric, geriatric, obstetric/gynecological, andpediatric nursing.Evening Cohort PN Program: The Evening Cohort PN Program is an eighteen-month (3-term) program.Classroom and skills laboratory (lab) are scheduled weekly; clinical practice hours are dependent upon and varyaccording to facility. Classroom hours are scheduled between 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Clinical and laboratory hoursmay vary according to facility and course objectives; the clinical day may be 8, 10- or 12-hour shifts dependingon the preferences of the clinical facility. Students will be assigned clinical practice experiences in thefollowing areas: adult medical/surgical, psychiatric, geriatric, obstetric/gynecological, and pediatric nursing.Transferring from the Day Cohort to the Evening Cohort and Vice Versa is only considered underspecial circumstances as determined by the Director of Nursing Education Programs.9 Page

EGTC Practical Nursing Program Student Handbook 21-22GENERAL ACADEMIC POLICIES2.1ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT/ACADEMIC DISHONESTYAcademic and non-academic misconduct: The Student Code of Conduct defines academic misconduct, nonacademic misconduct and the consequences or penalties for each. The Student Code of Conduct is available inthe EGTC Course Catalog 2021- 2022 on the Emily Griffith Technical College website.2.2CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION1.2.3.2.3Individual student problems must be discussed first with the instructor of the class in which thestudent is registered.If the problem concerns the clinical experience of the student, the clinical instructor(s) must beconsulted first.If further assistance is needed, the student and instructor(s) will meet with the Director ofNursing Education Programs.NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYEGTC is committed to a policy of non-discrimination based on race, sex, national origin, disability, orother non-merit reasons, in admissions, educational program or activities and employment, as requiredby applicable laws and regulations. Please see the EGTC Student Handbook for additional information.2.4STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIESEGTC is committed to providing equal access for persons with disabilities in accordance with theAmericans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADAAA) Amendments Act of 2008 and Section 504 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, in addition to Section 508. In support of its commitment to provide equalaccess to all students, EGTC offers accommodations and support through Disability Support Services(DSS). Through DSS, all students will have equal access to all programs, services, and activities offeredat EGTC including: Accommodations for disabilities Advising - Academic advising, registration assistance and support services Third Party Support - Communication with case managers in the Division of VocationalRehabilitation or insurance agencies.Accommodations for Disabilities The student is responsible for self-identifying, requesting theaccommodation, and for providing documentation of their disability. Accommodations due to adisability should be requested at least three weeks prior to the service or class. Some services mayrequire additional time to process, so we advise that students submit their requests as early as possible.The first step to obtain an Accommodation is to submit documentation and complete an AccommodationRequest Form. Documentation may be submitted electronically or in person. The student will becontacted to schedule a meeting to discuss their specific needs with Disability Services and theinstructor of their class / program.10 P a g e

EGTC Practical Nursing Program Student Handbook 21-22Students may make an appointment by calling 720-423-4702 or emailing dss@emilygriffith.edu. Thedocumentation submitted must be from an appropriate, qualified professional on letterhead. It shouldstate the diagnosis of the disability, supporting information on how the diagnosis was reached, how thedisability affects academic performance, and recommendations and rationale for accommodations. Thedocumentation should provide enough information for the college to determine reasonable andappropriate accommodations. Recent high school graduates may submit their most recent IndividualizedEducation Program (IEP) if it contains a clear statement of the student's disability, supporting testingresults, and the impact of the disability on academic performance. The application and documentationwill be reviewed. Accommodations will be approved provided they are reasonable and appropriate. Thestudent is responsible for notifying the Disability Services office if any accommodation is notsatisfactory or if their needs have changed. Students attending non-credit courses or programs (thisincludes Workforce Training, QuickStart, Customized Training or any other non-credit course orprogram), will need to contact their Division of Vocational Rehabilitation counselor foraccommodations.Once the student has contacted the EGTC DSS Support Office, DSS will work with the student to offerreasonable accommodations. Advising Disability Services will assist any student who is disabled withacademic advising, registration assistance, and support services throughout their educational program.Students can make an appointment by calling 720-423-4702. Third-Party Support If a third-party such asthe Division of Vocational Rehabilitation or an insurance agency will be assisting a student financially,Disability Services will be available as a liaison.2.5SUGGESTIONS AND COMPLAINTSSuggestion: A suggestion is defined as an informal, constructive recommendation made to the nursingprogram at times of evaluations (written or verbal) which will assist the program to improve uponinstruction curriculum, teaching, policies, etc. Students are encouraged to provide suggestions eitherverbally to the program faculty or director or in written form.Complaints: A complaint is defined as an expression of dissatisfaction about something or someoneand is the cause or subject of protest. It is a formal allegation against a party or institution usuallyexpressed in a written, signed statement.2.61.Formal – a formal complaint is defined as a written, signed, and dated, formalized grievancefollowing the EGTC policies and procedures outlined in the EGTC Student Handbook2.Informal – an informal complaint is defined as a complaint which can be resolved on aninformal basis through mediation, a letter to the professor, a telephone call, or some otherresolution amenable to the student and institution.GRIEVANCESStudent Grievance Procedure Definition:A “grievance” is filed when a student believes they have been dealt with arbitrarily, unfairly or in wayswhich violate established laws, rules, policies or procedures, or best practices by the College and in amanner that has caused actual harm to the student. An “aggrieved student” is a student asserting agrievance.11 P a g e

EGTC Practical Nursing Program Student Handbook 21-22Grievance Procedure Steps:1. Students will discuss concern with staff/faculty member.2. If the aggrieved student does not feel that their issue has been resolved, the student should make anappointment to meet with the Director of Nursing Programs (DNEP).3. In the event that the aggrieved student is not satisfied with the decision from the conversation with theDNEP, the aggrieved student may submit a Student Grievance Form along with supportingdocumentation to the Instructional Dean of the program. The Instructional Dean will meet with theaggrieved student within five school days after receiving the form to resolve the issue.4. If the decision of the Instructional Dean does not satisfy the aggrieved Student, the Student GrievanceForm will be forwarded to the Student Oversight Committee. The Student has the right to appear beforethe Student Oversight Committee. The Student Oversight Committee will make a recommendation andnotify the Student Conduct Officer of their decision within 5 school days. The Oversight Committeemeets every third Thursday of the month at 9:00 am. The Director of Student Services will contact theStudent to provide the Student with the opportunity to meet with the Committee in-person.5. Student Conduct Officer either accepts or denies the Committee’s recommendation. Student ConductOfficer will notify the student of the decision within five business days. If the student does not acceptthe decision of the Committee, the student will be provided the process to file with COE.6. Council on Occupational Education:7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325Atlanta, GA 30350Phone: 770-396-3898Fax: 770-396-3790URL: www.council.orgCertain Circumstances may require that the Student Oversight Committee considers the grievancewithout going through each of the steps listed above. These situations will be considered on anindividual basis.2.7FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords eligible students certain rights withrespect to their education records (An “eligible student” under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of ageor older or who attends a postsecondary institution).These rights include:1. The right to inspect and review their records within 45 days after the day Emily Griffith TechnicalCollege receives a request for access. A student should submit to the Welcome Desk, a written requestthat identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The Welcome Desk will decide for access andnotify the student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records are notmaintained by Student Services, they shall advise the student of the correct official to whom the requestshould be addressed.2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records that the student believes isinaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.12 P a g e

EGTC Practical Nursing Program Student Handbook 21-22Requests to amend a record should be sent to the Student Records office and clearly identify the part ofthe record the student wants changed and specify why it should be changed. Emily Griffith will notify thestudent in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment.Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified ofthe right to a hearing.3. The right to provide written consent before Emily Griffith discloses personally identifiable information(PII) from the student’s education records except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure withoutconsent. FERPA does authorize disclosure without consent in certain situations.For example, disclosure without consent can be made to college officials with a legitimate educationalinterest in the record. A College official is a person employed by the College in an administrative,supervisory, academic or research or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel andhealth staff); a person or company with whom the College has contracted as its agent to provide a serviceinstead of using college employees or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, collection agent or processorfor the mailing of 1098-T statements); a person serving on the College Board; or a student serving on anofficial committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official inperforming his or her tasks.Emily Griffith Technical College has designated the National Student Clearinghouse as a College official.A College official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education recordin order to fulfill his or her professional responsibilities for the College.Upon request, the College discloses education records, without a student's consent, to officials of anotherschool, in which a student seeks or intends to enroll, or after enrollment. The college may share educationalrecords with parents under the following circumstances: for a student who is dependent under I.R.S. taxcode; a student under 21 years old who has violated a law or the school's rules or policies governingalcohol or substance abuse; and when the information is needed to protect the health or safety of thestudent or other individuals in an emergency.FERPA Annual Notice Addendum to Reflect Possible Federal and State Data Collection and Use As ofJanuary 3, 2012, the U.S. Department of Education's FERPA regulations have expanded the circumstancesunder which education records and personally identifiable information (PII) contained in such recordsincluding Social Security Number, grades, or other private information- may be accessed without studentconsent.The U.S. Comptroller General, the U.S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, or state a

The nursing program is approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing. The Practical Nursing program at Denver Public Schools/Emily Griffith Technical College at the Emily Griffith Technical College locate in Denver, Colorado is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3390 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 1400