3. ANÁLISIS DE LOS RESULTADOS
4.8 RECOMENDACIONES
Attendance
In view of the learning complexities of the Practical Nursing Program, it is imperative that students attend all classes, clinical and placements as scheduled. Students who are absent from class or
practicum place themselves in academic jeopardy of not meeting the learning objectives as stipulated by the program.
If extenuating circumstances require a student to miss a class, please note that it is the student’s responsibility to share this information with faculty and to acquire any missed information.
Punctuality
Students are expected to arrive on time for classroom, lab, clinical and community experiences. Repeated late arrivals may result in the student being denied access to the classroom or clinical experience. An Interview Record will be initiated.
Attendance for Evaluations
An evaluation is defined as a test, exam, presentation or any other formal assessment that requires your presence in a class or lab. Evaluations are critical components of each course and overall success for you in your Program.
The School’s approach to requirements for attendance at evaluations reflects the expectation that as emerging professionals, students must demonstrate a professional attitude and attention to
evaluations, in the same manner that expectations for future work as professional will require attention to workplace procedures. Consequences for missed evaluations are balanced against reasonable support where it is warranted.
In order to support student success:
• Evaluation and presentation dates are scheduled and communicated at the beginning of each semester.
• Unplanned extenuating circumstances involving the college, the program or the faculty that may require changes to the course schedule will be communicated to students.
In support of the development of professionalism, students are required to take all evaluations at the scheduled times.
• Students who make personal commitments that conflict with the evaluation dates or assignment deadlines do so at their own risk.
• There will be no special arrangements made for students with personal conflicts (e.g. work, family commitments or vacation plans).
• Academic accommodations are provided to students with documented disabilities through the Accessibility Office.
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Notification for Absence from Evaluations
• Students are required to notify the program of absence from any evaluation for any reason.
• Notification must be received prior to the start of the evaluation. • Failure to do so will result in a mark of zero being assigned.
Notification procedure
Log into the student portal and click on the Absence tab and indicate that you will be absent from class on a day that has an Evaluation. You will receive a confirmation email that you have recorded your absence for that day.
Note:
• Your professor/Team Member will be aware of your absence from an evaluation by your lack of attendance and because you have entered your absence using the online Absence
Recording System on the Student Portal.
• The Absence Recording System shows you as being absent for the day, starting from the time that you record your absence. (For example if you record your absence for that day at 11.00 a.m. the system will show you as being absent for all classes starting after 11.00 a.m. that day.) If you are then going to be present again for some later class, you will need to bring your presence to the attention of your Professor/Team Member in that later class.)
• The earliest that you may record your absence for a particular day is after 8 p.m. on the preceding day
Follow-up after Reporting Your Absence from an Evaluation
You must make contact immediately with Program Team Member to explain the reasons for your absence and to arrange a meeting.
• If there is a concerning pattern of absence you will be asked to meet with the program coordinator. This may result in the need for you to provide documentation verifying the reason for your absence, in accordance with the requirements specified in sections below titled “Evaluations worth 20% or more” and “Evaluations worth less than 20%”
• Faculty will then make alternative evaluation arrangements as appropriate and you will complete any necessary forms.
• Students are required to complete the alternative evaluation as scheduled.
• If the evaluation is to be conducted in the testing center, you will be asked to show your student card before you are permitted to write the test.
• Tests will be made up In the College Testing Centre in the following week, or by individual arrangements with program faculty.
Religious Holidays
Students are permitted by Conestoga policy to be absent from class to observe a recognized religious holiday. Any student who is unable to attend classes or participate in an examination, study, or work requirement on some particular day or days because of religious beliefs will be given the opportunity to make up the work that was missed or do alternate work/examinations subject to timely
notification.
Conestoga recognizes all religious holidays as defined by the College Employer Council – see http://www.thecouncil.on.ca/articles/150
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It is the responsibility of the student to:
a. Plan ahead and be aware of the dates of all examinations and other course obligations; b. Advise the faculty member that he/she will be seeking accommodation to observe a
recognized religious holiday and make a request in writing to your Program Coordinator within the first three weeks of the semester and prior to the date of assessment that falls on the religious holiday. Exceptions based on extenuating circumstances must be approved by the Chair.
Documentation to Substantiate Your Reported Absence
Evaluations worth less than 20%
Missed evaluations worth less than 20% of the student’s final grade will be rescheduled once per program semester subject to proper communication described above.
Once per program semester means that only one absence for an evaluation will be accepted across all courses in a program for a semester. Implications of major illnesses or personal circumstances
impacting several course evaluations at one time will require discussion with the program coordinator prior to faculty/staff arranging alternative evaluations.
If an evaluation cannot be rescheduled (for example an experiential activity or participation in a group presentation) reallocation of marks will be determined by faculty. This will be documented on an interview record and signed off by both faculty/staff and student.
If more than one evaluation that is worth less than 20% is missed, documentation requirements for evaluations worth 20% or more apply.
Evaluations worth 20% or more
Any student who misses an evaluation worth 20% or more will receive a mark of zero unless the reason for missing the evaluation and the accompanying documentation verifying the reason for the absence are deemed acceptable by the program. Examples of reasons deemed acceptable include incapacitating illness, death of a close family member, and required court appearance.
NB: If an evaluation is missed due to illness, the health care professional attesting to the illness must have firsthand knowledge of the situation and direct involvement with the treatment / management of the condition. For example, a note from a clinic provided by a physician seeing the student for the first time, after the illness has resolved, is unlikely to meet the program standard for documentation.
Acceptable reasons for Absence
1) Compassionate Leave: Requests for a Leave of Absence to attend to family illness, death or
family problems are granted. These requests will be submitted to the Professor who will consult with the Program Co-ordinator and/or Chair if necessary. A Leave that impacts clinical
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2) Jury Duty: Any student who receives a summons for Jury Duty should bring the document to
the Chair to assess if it can be arranged to have the student excused if such duty interferes with the progress in the program.
Assignment Policies
The expectation of Health Professionals is that they complete assigned work competently and in the allocated time, or that they anticipate difficulty in meeting deadlines and notify the appropriate person(s).
The following regulations regarding assignments reflect this belief and are designed to ensure that graduates of the program meet these expectations.
Written Assignments
• Students are required to submit all written assignments on or before the date and time specified.
• Students should anticipate problems that will necessitate an extension of time. If an extension of time is required, students will make this request to the appropriate teacher prior to the due
date.
• Assignments that do not meet the above criteria will lose 10% of the value of the assignment for each business day late.
• All written essay assignments must be submitted through Turnitin – if not submitted through
Turnitin the student will receive a ‘0’. • Assignments must:
•Be typed, double-spaced, one-sided and in APA @Conestoga format
•Be bound or submitted electronically as per teacher’s instructions.
•Not include any identifying information regarding clients.
Working together on Group Assignments
Students will often work with their fellow peers on various assignments/projects throughout the program.
Each group member is responsible for ensuring that he/she has an equal role in the group. All students in the group should review the completed work before it is submitted/ presented. When issues/concerns arise during the group process, it is the responsibility of group members to contact the course professor for assistance prior to due date.
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Faculty Returning Tests and Assignments
In order to support student success, students will be given continual feedback on their progress throughout the semester. Individual faculty will inform students in class how/when tests and assignments and/or marks on them will be returned. Under no circumstances are students to enter the offices of faculty or look through papers on a desk without a faculty present. Students who have questions about tests/assignments/grades should follow the process outlined below:
• at least 24 hours after receiving the mark and within 5 days, write a note to the faculty, indicating the area(s) of clarification required,
• initiate a meeting with the faculty to discuss,
• bring pertinent information (assignment, mark sheet, etc.) to the appointment
Tests and Examinations
1. Students are expected to attend all tests/examinations as set by the program.
2. Students must present official photo ID to sign-in for the test/examination. Students will not be permitted to write the test/exam until photo ID is shown.
3. Students must be punctual for a test or examination. Students who are late will not be given extra time. No late arriving student may begin writing the examination or test after any student has left the examination or test room.
4. Students are to use their lockers and bring only what is necessary to the examination room. If personal belongings, cell phones and other communication devices are brought to the exam room, they must be placed at the front of the room. If a student is found to have any
communication device with them during the examination/test, it will be deemed to be cheating and the appropriate course of action will be followed.
5. Students will need to have HB lead pencils (sharpened), an eraser (and highlighter if desired). Students will not be allowed to share materials i.e. eraser, pencils and calculators.
6. Students may not retrieve their items until all students have finished writing.
7. Students are responsible to follow the directions accurately for completion of the Parscore General Purpose Answer Sheet. Students are responsible for their own errors and the Parscore Answer Sheet will NOT be hand-marked.
8. When leaving the examination room, the student must SUBMIT ALL EXAMINATION MATERIALS, including examination booklet, Parscore sheets and spoiled Parscore sheets. When returning these materials, only one examinee at a time can be checked out; please be patient while waiting.
9. Examination/test marks are usually posted within two weeks from the date of writing. The final examination results will be posted by the Friday of exam week. It is each student's personal responsibility to obtain his/her own mark from the Student Portal.
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violated the Student Code of Conduct and will be reprimanded accordingly.
11.Accommodations for examination procedure are facilitated by Accessibility Services for students, as prescribed.
12.A test may only be reviewed before the next scheduled test. Faculty will not review all semester tests with a student immediately prior to final exams. Final exams may only be reviewed after all supplementals are written.
Methods of Evaluation
Methodology for evaluation includes:
• Presentations – enhances group work and clear, concise spoken communication.
• Written assignments – enhances clear, concise written communication.
• Observation of clinical and lab performance
• Preparation and participation
Types of Evaluation
Formative
Formative evaluation is an on-going process whereby the teaching/learning team and student collect data during the learning phase of the student's practice. Students will submit weekly
reflection/feedback forms. A midterm formative evaluation may be completed as well. The
teaching/learning team monitors the student's progress toward achievement of the semester/program outcomes, and provides on-going feedback to the student on a regular basis.
Summative
This is the final evaluation at the end of the practice experience. Summative evaluation is the documentation of the behaviour the student has mastered and the behaviour that the student must improve or change. This evaluation should contain all the information that has been shared with the student during the period of learning and should contain no surprises.
Several forms are utilized to document a student's progress. Formative and summative evaluations for practice experience are kept in the School of Health and Life Sciences & Community Services in the student’s file.
The forms and their purpose are as follows:
1.
Feedback Form
This is initiated by the student and completed in collaboration with the practice Team Member as the process for documenting formative evaluation data/analysis of each of the student's practice
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Interview Record
This document will be completed at the discretion of the Program Team Member, coordinators, or Program Chair when a student's practice and/or classroom performance or behaviour is:
a. Of Concern. b. Unacceptable. c. Unsatisfactory.
Clearly identified goals will indicate what action must be taken if he/she is to be successful in the semester. After viewing and signing of this form, a copy will be:
i. Given to the student. ii. Kept in the student’s file.
3.
Summative Evaluation
This document is completed by both the student and the practice facilitator at the completion of the experience as the process for documenting summative evaluation data/analysis of the student's practice experiences over the semester.
Nursing Practice and Campus Clinical Attendance
Attendance at Nursing Practice and Campus Clinical and college laboratories is considered an
evaluation opportunity and is therefore mandatory.
1. During clinical placement, students are to remain on the agency premises.
2. Attendance will be carefully monitored throughout the program. Absenteeism will jeopardize the successful completion of Clinical Practice. Students who are absent for the orientation to the agency shall not proceed in the placement and will be deemed unsatisfactory in the course. 3. Absence verification may be required. Permission from the student’s physician to return to
school may be requested.
4. Preparation for lab is a pre-requisite to attend the lab and must be completed as directed. Failure to complete the preparatory work prior to lab may result in no admittance to lab. A missed lab form must be completed before attendance in the next lab.
Guidelines and expenses incurred relating to nursing practice
Students will assume responsibility for expenses incurred while assigned to affiliating agencies, such
as: meals, lockers, keys, parking, travel expenses and uniforms
The Practical Nursing Program prepares the student for eligibility to write the Ontario Provincial Registration exam. To ensure students are prepared to write, standards are set within the program that must be achieved.
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Cancellation of clinical experiences
1. Inclement weather. Refer to Conestoga College Student Guide. During clinical placement, teachers/staff within the facility make the judgement as to whether the shift should be discontinued. The teacher/staff will notify the Chair and Program Co-ordinator (the next day) that such a decision was made for the safety of the students.
2. Teacher/Team Member Absence. Cancellation will be posted as per individual teacher instruction.
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