Student Handbook
Ukiah Adult School
Vocational Nursing Program
1056 N. Bush St.
Ukiah, Ca. 95482
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Student Handbook |
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2535 capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205
Sacramento, California 95833
(916) 263-7800
www.bvnpt.ca.gov
Ukiah Adult School is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
www.council.org
511 South Orchard Avenue Ukiah, California 95482
Debra Kubin, Superintendent - (707) 472-5002
1056 N. Bush Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
(707) 463-5217 Phone
PHILOSOPHY OF CONTROLLING INSTITUTION AND VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM |
The philosophy of Ukiah Adult School is to provide opportunities for economic self improvement for our community, such as:
- Allied health job skill training for initial job placement in occupations in which there is expressed industry need;
- continuing education technical courses designed to qualify individuals for career advancement;
- counseling and academic advisement services for adults to assist them in planning and selection of appropriate occupational educational programs to better qualify individuals for employment within the local community.
Vocational nursing is an art and a science that has as its goal providing safe, compassionate, competent care. The vocational nurse is responsible for delivering evidence-based care to individuals, families and the greater community, promoting selfcare, wellness, and disease prevention.
Student are unique individuals, coming from a variety of cultural, ethnic, economic, and educational backgrounds. Nursing education should prepare all students to function safely in entry-level vocational nursing jobs, while providing them with the foundation for life-long learning as they progress in their chosen profession within our community.
The vocational nursing program is dedicated to preparing students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to provide safe, competent, effective care in a variety of settings to the diverse population within our community. The faculty are committed to providing all students with the education needed to pass the NCLEX licensure exam and enter the health care workforce in our community. To this end, licensed and certificated staff assist students in understanding the course content and selecting learning experiences that meet individual needs and state requirements. Ongoing monitoring, close supervision, guidance, and evaluation by each instructor ensure that client safety and dignity are maintained at all times.
- Express an understanding of the individual essential needs of humans in the continuum of health/illness.
- Perform the nursing care needed for selected individuals of all ages with various health problems.
- Assist in the nursing-care planning of these individuals, by identifying problems, selecting appropriate nursing action, and evaluating the individual's response to care.
- Demonstrate an acceptance of the ethical and legal responsibilities within the nurse-patient-agency-physician relationship.
- Satisfy the eligibility requirements for the National Council Licensure Examination for Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
- Perform the basic skills required of a licensed vocational nurse in health care facilities.
Pediatrics
Pharmacology
- Satisfy the eligibility requirements for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses.
- Demonstrate an acceptance of the ethical and legal responsibilities with the nurse-patient relationship.
- Express an understanding of the individual essential needs of man in the continuum of health/illness.
- Practice nursing as required by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners outlined in the Vocational Nursing Practice Act with Rules and Regulations.
- Perform the basic technical nursing skills, such as administering prescriptive drugs, hygiene, bathing, etc., which are required of a Licensed Vocational Nurse in health care facilities.
- Perform the nursing care needed for selected individuals of all ages with various health problems which include pre-and post-operative care, as well as patients with disorders of body systems.
- Assist in the nursing care planning of individuals by collecting and organizing data, assisting in identifying problems, planning nursing action, and participating in the evaluation process.
- Record pertinent information related to the nursing process, via care plans, charts and other written and digital documents in an accurate manner.
- Apply nursing knowledge and utilize nursing skills within the established protocol to ensure safe care.
- Appropriate patient care assignments correlated with theory, whenever possible.
- Care conferences for reinforcing learning and sharing of information.
- Utilization of community agencies for selected learning experiences.
- Assignment to specialty areas within the hospital.
- Adequate supervision and assistance.
- Classroom lectures, small group discussion, demonstrations, ATI software video modules, and return demonstrations of nursing skills.
- Skills practice in the context of simulation scenarios in our onsite skills lab and using the ATI software platform.
- The minimum total hours for this course: 956 clinical hours+ 606 theory hours for a total of 1562. Additional hours are added as needed. Units are listed with the appropriate time of each:
Field trips (i.e. outside the school program) may be utilized as a learning experience if content is relevant at the time and the cost and distance is appropriate.
- The course in vocational nursing shall consist of not less than 1562 hours and may be given on either a full-time or part-time basis. One hour of instruction for purposes of computing the total hours of instruction or for calculating semester units as specified in this section shall consist of not less than 50 minutes of actual class time.*
- The minimum hours required shall be as follows: Theory Hours - 606, which shall include a minimum of 54 hours in pharmacology: Clinical Hours - 956.*
- The school week shall not exceed 40 hours per week, and the school day shall not exceed eight hours when combined with theory and clinical experience. Clinical days may be 10 hours when not combined with theory lectures.*
- Students may be granted holidays and vacation days equivalent to those granted by the Ukiah Unified School District, pending unforeseen events.
- Personal vacations, doctor's appointments and time off should be scheduled on non-school days.
- It is the student's responsibility to keep a current mailing address, email address, and phone number on file in the office.
Facility | Location |
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley | Ukiah |
Lakeport Post Acute | Lakeport |
Meadowood Nursing Center | Clearlake |
Mendocino Community Health Clinic | Ukiah |
Redwood Cove Health Care | Ukiah |
Rocky Point Care Center | Lakeport |
Small Wonders State Preschool | Ukiah |
Sutter Lakeside Hospital | Lakeport |
Ukiah Post - Acute | Ukiah |
Other sites may be added as needed.
ISBN | Publisher's Price | Required Texts |
978-0-8036-6906·2 | $100.95 | Burton: Fundamentals of Nursing Care 3e |
978-0-8036-6907-9 | $29.95 | Burton: Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care 3e |
978-0-8036-6898-0 | $105.95 |
Williams: Understanding Medical-Surgical Nursing 6e
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978-0-8036-6900-0 | $55.51 | Hopper: Study Guide for Understanding Medical Surgical Nursing 6e |
978-0-8036-8992-3 | $56.95 |
Dahlkemper: Caring for Older Adults Holistically 7e
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978-0-8036-9734-8 | $98.95 | Linnard-Palmer: Safe Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Care 2e |
978-0-8036-9736-2 | $43.95 | Linnard-Palmer: Study Guide for Safe Maternity & Pediatric Nursing Care 2e |
978-0-8036-6937-6 | $97.95 | Scanlon: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 8e |
978-0-8036-6938-3 | $41.95 | Scanlon: Student Workbook for Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 8e |
978-1-7196-4058-9 |
$89.95 |
Watkins: Pharmacology Clear and Simple 4e
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978-1-7196-4005·3 |
$149.95 | Davis Nursing Consult App (includes Davis's Drug Guide, Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary and Davis's Comprehensive Manual of Laboratory & Diagnostic Tests) |
978-1-7196-4285-9 |
$79.00 | Davis: Davis’s Nursing Skills Videos for LPN/LVN (1Year) 3e |
978-0-8036-7751-7 |
$73.84 |
Mazur: Lutz’s Nutrition and Diet Therapy 7e
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978-0-8036-6814·0 |
$94.95 |
Castillo: Dosage Calc 360 3e
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978-0-8036-7713-5 |
$259.00 |
Davis: Davis Advantage for LPN/LVN (Completer Set)
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Textbook Totals | $1378.80 without discounts $794.48 BUNDLE PRICE & PROMO Code |
(Book bundle ISBN: 978-1-7196-6547-6 with a 15% discount = $993.10. Cost of books as a bundle and using school promo code QC4F2B4P for additional 20% off if students go directly to the F.A. Davis website at fadavis.com) |
ATI |
3 payments of $759.47 due each term | ATI Student Subscription, Texts, and Online Resources cost estimate (price subject to adjustment by ATI at any time; a price adjustment is expected in July 2023) |
Tuition | $8,400 (total) $2,800 $2,800 $2,800 |
Tuition: (total may be broken into 3 payments) Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 |
Supplies | $225.00 |
Uniforms: 2 scrub tops, 2 white pants, white shoes estimate
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$40.00 |
Stethoscope (choice of stethoscope up to student)
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$94.00 |
Background check, immunization tracking, drug test
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$75.00 |
All white uniform for graduation (estimated)
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After Graduation Costs
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$300.00 |
Application to test (Paid to BVNPT on Breeze)
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$200.00 |
NCLEX exam fee (Paid to PearsonVue)
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$300.00 |
Initial License Fee (Paid to BVNPT through Breeze)
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$12,706.89 |
Estimated Total Cost over 2 years for Education and Licensure
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- 18 years of age.
- High School Diploma or high school equivalency (GED or HiSet passing score).
- Application/Personal Information Form completed and returned, with $50 non-refundable application fee.
- Three employer/educational references.
- A passing test score on the entrance examination. Academic proficiency demonstrated by a minimum score of 50% on the TEAS test.
- Personal interview.
- Physical examination, laboratory tests, and immunizations as required.
- Possess and maintain current Child/Adult CPR cards.
- Pass drug screening.
- Pass a criminal background check.
Ukiah Adult School follows the same calendar adopted by the School Board of Ukiah Unified School District. They adopt the calendar on an annual basis.
- Terms of probation letters are one month or the end of the term, whichever comes first.
- Failure to comply with probationary status guidelines will result in corrective counseling and possible dismissal from the program.
- Failure to comply with probationary status guidelines will result in corrective counseling and ultimately possible dismissal and termination of VA benefits and FAFSA assistance.
- Dropping below a 75% average in each class will generate a Warning Letter.
- Failure to maintain a 75% average will result in a Probationary Letter with guidelines for remediation as stated in the remediation policy.
The vocational nursing program is approved for a minimum of 1562 hours of combined classroom (606 hours) and clinical (956 hours) work. In order to be eligible for graduation from the program and for taking the State Licensing Examination the students must have met the objectives of the program.
- When a student finds that they will be unable to attend class or clinical assignment, the instructor must be notified, and informed of the reason for absence. Students missing hours for any reason must notify their instructor at least 1 hour prior to the theory or clinical day. If a student fails to notify their instructor of their absence (no-call, no-show) they will receive a Warning Letter and an individualized plan of correction. A student may be dropped from the program on their second no-call no-show offense.
- In an effort to support students with their successful completion of the VN program, when students miss 5 or more hours of class, or 8 or more hours of a clinical day, they will receive a Warning Letter with an individualized plan of correction.
- Students who do not arrive on time to a clinical class will be sent home and the day counted as an absence.
- Three late arrivals to class will be counted as an absence from theory.
- Absences due to illness of the student or their child or severe illness of a family member, court hearings, bereavement, or medical appointments will be considered excused absences.
- Students are encouraged to have a plan for back-up childcare, and to plan medical appointments on non-class days, if possible.
- Any other absences will be considered not excused.
- If an instructor is ill, all efforts will be made to fill the scheduled shift with a qualified instructor. If for any reason the scheduled class or clinical must be canceled then the hours will be made up on the next available date. This is not counted as a student absence.
- All make up hours must be completed during the term the missed objectives are assigned.
- Make-up Time Forms will be kept in the student file in the director’s office. A copy will be given to the student.
- Theory Make-up: The Make-up Time Form: Theory will be used for missed theory hours. All theory hours must be made up regardless of being excused or unexcused.
- Clinical Make-up: The Make-up Time Form: Clinical will be used for missed clinical hours. A total of up to 20 clinical hours may be made up. Unexcused clinical absence hours may not be made up.
- Regardless of the mix of excused or unexcused absence hours, a student will be dropped from the program if they miss more than:
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- 20 theory hours from unexcused absences at any time during the program
- 30 theory hours in one term, despite the hours being made up or not.
- 40 clinical hours from unexcused absences
- 60 clinical hours at any time during the program.
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In addition, the health and safety of the patient will be protected. A physical or emotional condition, which interferes with the student's effectiveness in meeting the course requirements, may constitute a hazard to the health and safety of patients.
Accordingly, if a student is unable to meet objectives of the program due to health limitation or excessive absences the student may be asked to drop out of the program.
While it is a student decision to be employed, we strongly discourage working while classes are in session. Students may not work a late shift before reporting to a class or clinical assignment as this presents a health and safety risk for students and others.
- Objectives are written in behavioral terms and are discussed with students during orientation to the course. Each student receives a copy of both theory and clinical objectives for each week of the program.
- Feedback of student progress is on-going with the fast return of corrected tests and projects. Tests may be reviewed with clarification of correct answers and encouraged discussion.
- At least twice each term, including at the end of the Fundamentals clinical hours, individual conferences will be held to inform students of his/her progress in relation to clinical objectives. These are written evaluations and are signed by both instructor and student. These are kept on file until the end of the course. A pass/fail clinical grade is given at the end of each term.
- Students must meet with the director at least once per term to discuss the status of overall progress and objectives. These are written evaluations and are signed by both instructor and student. These are kept on file until the end of the course.
- Strengths and weaknesses are continually identified so that the student has the opportunity to pursue further development or improvement.
- Students must maintain a minimum of a "C" (75%) average in each class and a satisfactory clinical performance to continue in the program. Theory and clinical are evaluated separately.
- The following grading standards have been adopted:
A+ 97 - 100 G.P.A. 4.00 A 93 - 96 G.P.A. 4.00 A- 90 - 92 G.P.A. 3.50 B+ 87 - 89 G.P.A. 3.50 B 83 - 86 G.P.A. 3.00 B- 80 - 82 G.P.A. 2.80 C+ 77 - 79 G.P.A. 2.50 C 73 - 76 G.P.A. 2.00 C- 70 - 72 G.P.A. 1.80 D+ 67 - 69 G.P.A. 1.50 D 63 - 66 G.P.A. 1.00 D- 60 - 62 G.P.A. 0.50 - Students receive a report of theory grades and clinical progress upon completion of each term.
- Students who need additional help or tutoring are encouraged to make an appointment with the director or one of the other instructors.
- Accurate pharmacological calculation skills will be developed and evaluated in Pharmacology I.
- A basic medication administration exam will be administered in the first semester, and an advanced medication administration exam that includes pediatric dosage calculations will be administered in the second semester.
- The following math requirements must be met prior to students administering medications in a clinical course.
- A passing grade on these tests is 90%. If these tests are not passed this will be considered a course failure and the student will be ineligible to continue in the course. Only three exam attempts will be allowed.
- Students will be given a calculator and scratch paper to use on these exams. Phone calculators may not be used.
- Students must present documentation of participation in tutoring/ remediation activities to their instructor after which the test may be taken a 2nd time.
- Students who are unsuccessful in passing the test the 2nd time must present documentation of participation in tutoring/remediation activities to their instructor after which the test may be taken a 3rd time.
- Student scores 75% or lower on any topic exam
- Student holds a score lower than 75% in any class
- Student self-identifies as being in need of remediation
- Students will not have the opportunity to submit “extra-credit” work or complete an alternative process offering an opportunity to receive a higher score than originally achieved on the exam.
- A passing grade for any exam is represented by achieving a grade ≥ 75%. Any grade < 75% constitutes remediation for students continuing in the program.
- All students must meet with an assigned instructor for all exams requiring remediation.
- The grade on an exam with less than 75% may only be improved as follows:
- The assigned remediation must be completed by the agreed upon due date.
- Only 2 exams per class per semester will qualify for a grade increase to no more than 75% by completion of the assigned remediation.
- Students must complete all assigned remediation within 2 weeks of receiving their exam grade or the end of the semester, whichever comes first.
- The director or an assigned instructor will decide on the remediation plan after discussing this with the student.
- Remediation for a failed exam, or class grade below 75%, will include
- Identification of weakness areas
- At a time and location specified by an assigned instructor to:
- Review the test score report and missed question items
- Review of missed exam questions is intended only to identify weaknesses of test-taking strategies and not to serve as a review of course content.
- Assign student completion of a test self-analysis review sheet.
- At a time and location specified by an assigned instructor to:
- Development of remediation study plan based on the identified area(s) of weakness.
- The self-study process for failed examinations will be formatted at the discretion of the course director or assigned instructor and may include, but not be limited to:
- Reading assignments
- Review of lecture material
- Individually focused tutoring (especially skills related deficiencies)
- The self-study process for failed examinations will be formatted at the discretion of the course director or assigned instructor and may include, but not be limited to:
- Evidencing proficiency of failed material
- Students will be reassessed by the course director or assigned instructor after completion of the outlined remediation plan with an emphasis on areas of poor performance. The assessment activity may vary, at the discretion of the director or instructor, and depending on the nature of deficiency and degree of remediation necessary. The activity may include, but not be limited to:
- Make-up written, oral, or practical examination
- Written completion of selected course instructional objectives with reference citations.
- Written response to selected examination items with reference citations.
- Problem based learning exercise(s) focused on area(s) of weakness.
- Students will be reassessed by the course director or assigned instructor after completion of the outlined remediation plan with an emphasis on areas of poor performance. The assessment activity may vary, at the discretion of the director or instructor, and depending on the nature of deficiency and degree of remediation necessary. The activity may include, but not be limited to:
- Identification of weakness areas
Clinical Remediation
- Clinical rotations are a pass or fail grade. Each student completes a term clinical evaluation with their assigned instructor. Passing or failing grades are evaluated with clinical write-ups, skills check-offs, logging patient cases, clinical experience hours, professionalism, hospital staff and clinical instructor evaluations.
- A student may receive a failing grade for, but not limited to, the following reasons:
- Failing more than three items on their term evaluations. This does not include a “not applicable” mark if a student has not had the opportunity to complete an item.
- Failing to complete assigned clinical remediation.
- Failed professionalism in the clinical year. Mild professionalism offenses can be remediated as determined by the clinical instructor.
- Implementing a mistake in clinical judgment that causes harm to, or severe potential harm to another person.
- Remediation in the clinical or skills lab settings include, but not limited to:
- Failing a skill check.
- Mild professionalism offenses.
- Lack of participation
- Remediation in the clinical or skills lab setting will be determined by the Director or the student’s assigned clinical instructor.
REMEDIATION EVALUATION
In order to complete remediation, and to successfully continue in the Vocational Nursing program, the student will demonstrate an understanding of the following topics by scoring 75% or higher on an exam, by passing a clinical skill or completing the assigned remediation from a clinical assessment.
Student _________________________ has been identified as needing remediation for the following objectives:
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The following remediation work to be completed is as listed:
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Remediation will begin on ____________, and will be reassessed on ____________ by ___________________________________________ (name of supervising instructor).
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Test Self-Analysis Review Sheets
Student: __________________________ Completed on date: _____________
Directions:
When completing this form, first list the number of each test question that you missed & the topic in the first column. Then, mark an X under the description that best explains why you missed the question. You may mark more than one reason for a question. If you missed a question for a reason other than those listed, clearly specify the reason in the “Other” column on the right side of the chart. Next, add the number of X’s under each reason. These numbers indicate the areas of study on test-taking strategies that need more attention.
Complete this page with # of questions missed, the exam grade, an attainable goal, 3 strengths and at least one priority learning target.
Submit a copy to the assigned instructor.
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The number of questions I missed: | My exam grade: | My realistic goal for next time: |
My Strengths | Identify at least 3 learning targets/ key concepts in which you excel: | |
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My Highest Priority for Studying | dentify priority learning targets/ key concepts/ clinical or theory objectives to be met | |
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VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM |
Official transcripts will be mailed directly by Ukiah Adult School.
Please send a sealed copy of my official transcripts to:
Name: __________________________________________ Date:______________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Phone number: _________________________ Fax number: __________________
I attended your school under the name of (please print):
__________________________________________________________________
Last First Middle
From: _____________________ To: _______________________
month/year month/year
Date of Birth: ______________ Social Security Number: ___________________
(Last 4 Digits)
Signature: _________________________________________________________
Current Name (please print): __________________________________________
Last First
Current Address: ___________________________________________________
Current Phone Number: ______________________________________________
The District will adhere to uniform complaint procedures when addressing complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or failure to comply with the law. The district encourages complainants to resolve problems early and informally whenever possible.
- All complaints must be in writing and must contain a concise statement of the facts. The complainant must sign and date the complaint and submit it to the superintendent or the compliance officer of the district.
- Within three days of receiving the complaint, the compliance officer may discuss informally with the complainant the possibility of referring the matter to mediation. The compliance officer shall, within five working days following the receipt of the complaint, or following unsuccessful mediation, commence an investigation of the complaint.
- Within 60 days from complaint, the compliance officer shall complete the investigation and the Superintendent shall prepare a written decision based on the findings.
Sexual harassment of or by any employee or student will not be tolerated in the Ukiah Unified School District. The Board considers sexual harassment to be a major offense, which may result in disciplinary action or dismissal of the offending employee. Students who commit sexual harassment may be subject to suspension or expulsion from schooling in the district pursuant to Education Code 48900.2 Employees and students are expected to adhere to a standard of conduct that is respectful and courteous to fellow employees and students and to the public.
The use of tobacco, or any other smoked substances, are strictly forbidden on school property or at an off campus school event. Smoking tobacco is discouraged. Students who chose to smoke should not do so in their clinical uniform as odors cling to clothes and can have ill effects on some patients. Students who smell of smoke or perfume will be sent home and the hours may not be made up.
Alcohol may not be consumed, served, sold or auctioned while on school property or at any school function. Students suspected of coming to school under the influence may be detained. Authorities will be contacted. Use of illicit drugs is strictly forbidden. Sale, possession, or use of drugs or alcohol will result in expulsion.
Knives, firearms, explosives, or other dangerous objects are strictly prohibited. Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury to another person will result in being dropped from the program. Police will be contacted.
Professional dress is required. All students shall present themselves in an orderly manner conducive to the advancement of education. Their appearance should be neat and in keeping with the activity at school. Students are prohibited from wearing gang-related apparel, or having gang-related tattoos.
The state school code prohibits the wearing of any fragrance while on school property. Cell phones are to be used in a professional manner.
VN students may park in open spots in our main parking lot, excluding those marked for student drop off/pick up and green short term parking. Spaces along Bush Street are permissible as well.
Students are required to use professionalism and discretion in the use of social networking sites.
It is the primary goal of Ukiah Adult School to provide adequate, safe, clean, and healthy facilities conducive to enhancing excellent learning and working environments for our staff, students, and guests. Policies and procedures are in place to reduce emergency situations and accidents and to respond appropriately if they arise.
- The school is alarmed by an independent security company to ensure appropriate and safe use of facilities.
- Fire extinguishers and first aid kits are in each classroom.
- Fire safety procedures and escape plans are posted in the classrooms and offices, and fire extinguishers are inspected annually.
- Policies regarding smoking and tobacco use, alcohol and drug use, weapons, dress codes, sexual harassment, and a uniform, complaint procedure are in place.
- A direct line to the police department is maintained in the office. An intercom system enhances communication to every room.
- The custodian conducts a monthly safety check for the entire facility.
- Restrooms are maintained and resupplied daily. A disaster/school safety plan is in place.
- The parking lot is well lit and close to classrooms and the office.
- Ukiah Adult School fills out a Ukiah Unified School District Report of Hazard or Safety Issue form if there is a safety issue the maintenance department needs to rectify. Imminent hazards or concerns are addressed immediately.
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Students must demonstrate the acceptance of the ethical and legal responsibilities of the nurse-patient relationship.
As part of the healthcare team, we are entrusted with personal information. It should be an unfailing rule to refrain from discussing what goes on in the hospital, or the illness and troubles of any patient, in public, not even with our own families, as defined under the Health Insurance and Portability Act (HIPAA) and the Protected Health Information Requirements.
“Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behavior that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening.” - National Center Against Bullying
- Disrespectful use of words, volume, or tone of voice, verbally or written.
- Snide comments
- Physical intimidation
- Verbal intimidation
- Manipulating this process in an attempt to derail another student’s success in the program
- Any occurance of bullying amongst peers will be reported through the chain of command:
- The supervising LVN Instructor
- Program Director
- UAS Principal
- Verbal Warning will be given for the first offense and documented in the student record. Subsequent offenses will be written and documented in the student record.
- Students may be dismissed from class or clinical, at the instructor’s discretion, if they have persistent bullying behavior after receiving a verbal warning. This will be counted as an unexcused absence and the hours will not be eligible to be made up.
- Students witnessed engaging, on 3 or more separate occasions (3 offenses), in bullying behaviors will meet in person with the Program Director, Principal, and involved instructors. An appropriate remediation plan will be implemented at the discretion of UAS Staff, and the student will be placed on probation for 1 month or the end of the term, whichever comes first.
The following uniform standards must be observed during all clinical rotations.
- Ceil blue color scrub top, with appropriate school patch and white slacks. Only approved, ceil blue color cardigans should be worn with the uniform.
- Scrubs must be clean, well-fitting, unstained without holes. Pants must fit appropriately so cuffs do not touch the ground.
- No lab coats
- Solid white turtlenecks or tops may be worn under the scrub top.
- Appropriate clean white socks and white shoes with soft soles and heels.
- Hair should be clean, worn in a style that is away from the face so that it does not fall on the patient or have to be touched during patient care.
- Facial hair may be worn if short and neatly trimmed.
- A watch with a second hand is required.
- Simple facial jewelry is appropriate. No earrings longer than 1 inch. Wedding rings are acceptable.
- Clinical uniforms are to be worn only for clinical rotations.
Careful attention to grooming is necessary, which means thorough oral hygiene, cleanliness of hair and body with no bright or chipped fingernail polish. No nail jewelry. Fingernails must be kept shorter than ¼ inch. No perfume.
Makeup and hair must be in keeping with a professional image.
Secondly, once admitted, it is the responsibility of the program to provide the counseling and guidance necessary in personal and academic areas so the students can face and overcome challenges that may hinder their success. Finally, the program must instill the skill and professionalism necessary, and provide the opportunity in the community, for students to successfully obtain employment as healthcare professionals, and track these successes for program improvement.
Ukiah Adult School's Vocational Nursing program provides the variety of learning resources necessary to support the instructional program and informational needs of students and staff. The program also realizes that skill in alternative media input and delivery is a necessity for successful healthcare professionals in this country, and makes available multi-media opportunities to enhance professional competencies in this area.
The Administrator will submit a written decision on the grievance to all parties concerned within five days of the formal hearing.
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325
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Adult Education Office 1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Telephone: 916-322-2175
www.cde.ca.gov
COMMUNITY RESOURCES |
Counseling Services | Health Services | ||
Hillside Health Center | (707) 468-1010 | Consolidated Tribal Health | (707) 485-5115 |
Mental Health Department | (707) 472-2300 | Healthy Families | (707) 472-2600 |
Redwood Children’s Services | (707) 472-2922 | Hillside Health Center | (707) 468-1010 |
Veterans Health Center | (707) 468-7700 | ||
Domestic Violence | Suicide prevention / Mental Health | ||
Project Sanctuary | (707) 462-9196 | Hotline | 1-855-587-6373 |
1120 South Dora Street
Ukiah, Ca 95482 |
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Financial Services | 24/7 Crisis line: | (800) 555-5906 | |
Food Stamps | (707) 463-7700 | Mental Health Access Team: | (707) 472-2304 |
General Assistance | (707) 463-7900 |
270 N. Pine Street
Ukiah, CA 95482 |
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North Coast Energy Services (HEAP) | (707) 463-0303 | Message/Office Phone: | (707) 463-0405 |
CalWorks | (707) 463-7700 | Mental Health Department: | (707) 472-2300 |
Career Point | (707) 467-5900 | ||
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Ford Street Project | (707) 462-1934 |
All students must meet all admission requirements for the Vocational Nursing Program.
Courses must be equivalent to courses in the Ukiah Adult School Vocational Nursing Program.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to see that verification of past experience and duties, such as official transcripts showing content of courses and credit, performed are on file before any credit can be granted.
Copies of all tests and evaluations are retained in the applicant’s file in the school office.
Transfer of credit for related units of study may be granted if students are admitted to the program. Students who are granted credit for previous courses, such as Nutrition, may either opt out of testing in specific content areas and accept their earned grade in their previous class for exam only, or waive their right to credit in that content area. Students are still responsible for non-exam activities in these classes, and they will receive that grade according to the work done.
Evaluation will be determined by the program director and school administration. Students will request credit granting in the “Agreement to Policies” form. Credit granted or denied will be documented on the “Application for Academic Credit” form.
All transcripts and forms for transfer credit hours must be completed and submitted to the director within 1 week after the start of each term.
An applicant satisfactorily completing a course of study as described in Section 2535 (1, 5, 6) and having met the above criteria may receive clock hours for course completion contingent on staff observation and evaluation of the applicant in one or more practical nursing situations.
Students may transfer credit grades and/ or hours as listed in the Transfer Students and Credits Policy.
Approved or Denied | Type of Credit | Notes |
Student Printed Name: ___________________ Date: _________________
Student Signature: ______________________
Director Printed Name: ___________________ Date: _________________
Director Signature: ______________________
- Whether the graduate is currently employed in the field of nursing
- Annual income
- Satisfaction level with the education/ preparation that the graduate received from the Ukiah Adult School Vocational Nursing program
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE |
- Attendance is required for the entire scheduled time. Work schedules, appointments, childcare, on-call schedules and other commitments are to be managed outside theory and class hours.
- Evening and nightshifts may be required. Contact your clinical instructor as soon as possible if you must be absent. Tardiness will not be tolerated, and three tardies will be counted as an absence.
- Clinical assignments may be in any approved facility, changes will occur as determined by faculty.
- The order of daily class content will be arranged at the instructors' discretion.
- Special projects such as oral reports, class presentations, and written reports may be required.
- Minimum homework expectations (outside of regular school hours) consist of 2 hours of preparation for each hour of theory presentation.
- Seating for tests is at the instructors' discretion.
- Break Times
- Monday & Tuesday- 60 minute lunch (Breaks according to instructors' discretion.)
- Wednesday & Thursday- one 10 minute morning break, 30 minute lunch, one 10 minute afternoon break.
- If a test cannot be taken on the assigned test date, it must be taken within one week. The test will receive zero credit if not made up. Consideration may be given for special circumstances to be determined by the faculty.
- Any hospitalization, pregnancy, or injury occurring during the school year requires a Doctor's authorization for continuance with program requirements. Evaluations may be required. An absence of more than 3 days requires a Doctor's permission to return to the program.
- Each student is required to abide by the attendance requirements. Not completing the required hours will make that student ineligible to apply for their NCLEX exam, and as a result they will be dropped from the program.
- Cell phone use during class or clinical must be in a professional manner. Use of cell phones during testing will be grounds for dismissal. In an emergency, family members should call the office so that a message can be relayed.
- Students must bring all appropriate materials to class and clinical.
- Clinical uniforms must only be worn for clinical hours and not to other places of employment.
Student’s Signature _______________________________ Date ______________
AGREEMENT TO POLICIES |
Date:_____________________ Signature: _____________________________________
Student Agreement to Anti-Bullying Policy
Ukiah Adult School (UAS) implements the following to ensure the safety and support of all students and staff in the LVN Program:
- Any occurance of bullying amongst peers will be reported through the chain of command:
- The supervising LVN Instructor
- Program Director
- UAS Principal
- Verbal Warning will be given for the first offense and documented in the student record. Subsequent offenses will be written and documented in the student record.
- Students may be dismissed from class or clinical, at the instructor’s discretion, if they have persistent bullying behavior after receiving a verbal warning. This will be counted as an unexcused absence and the hours will not be eligible to be made up.
- Students witnessed engaging, on 3 or more separate occasions (3 offenses), in bullying behaviors will meet in person with the Program Director, Principal, and involved instructors. An appropriate remediation plan will be implemented at the discretion of UAS Staff, and the student will be placed on probation for 1 month or the end of the term, whichever comes first.
Any subsequent acts of bullying during the probationary period will result in immediate dismissal from the program. Tuition will be refunded as written in the refund policy.
Initial below:
______ I have read the above information.
______ I understand the program’s position on bullying.
______ I understand the process for reporting an occurrence of bullying.
______ I understand the expectation that I will not bully any other student or staff.
______ I understand that I may be dismissed from the program for bullying.
______ I will not abuse this process to intentionally derail another student's success in the program.
Print Name __________________________________
Sign: _______________________________________
Date: _______________________________________
“It costs nothing to be Kind.”
The District will use technology protection measures to block or filter, to the extent practicable, access of visual depictions that are obscene, pornographic, and harmful to minors over the network. The District reserves the right to monitor users' online activities and to access, review, copy, and store or delete any electronic communication or files and disclose them to others as it deems necessary. Users have no expectation of privacy regarding their use of District property, network and/or Internet access or files, including email.
At the beginning of each year, schools must verify that student’s using the computer network and Internet access for that school year have a signed page acknowledging this policy. Students who are under 18 must have their parents or guardians sign this page and schools must keep it on file. Once signed, this agreement shall remain in effect for one year and shall be renewed every school year prior to any computer network or Internet usage, unless the student loses the privilege of using the District's network due to violation of this policy or is no longer a UUSD student. Even without a signature, all users must follow this policy and report any misuse of the network or Internet to a teacher, Principal, or other appropriate District personnel. Access is provided primarily for education purposes. If a user is uncertain about whether a particular use is acceptable or appropriate, he or she should consult a teacher, supervisor or other appropriate District personnel.
The District reserves the copyright for all works produced using District equipment. Copyrighted material shall be posted online only in accordance with applicable copyright laws. Any materials utilized for research projects should be given proper credit as with any printed source of information.
Unacceptable Uses of the Computer Network or Internet
As further outlined in Board policy and regulations of Student Use of Technology (BP 411/ AR 411.1), the following examples are considered inappropriate activity on the District network; however. the District reserves the right to take immediate discipline action regarding any activities (1) that create security and/or safety issues for the District, students, employees, schools, network or computer resources, or (2) that expend District resources on content the District, in its sole discretion, determines to lack legitimate educational content/purpose, or (3) other activities as determined by District as inappropriate.
- Violating any state or federal law or municipal ordinance, such as: Accessing or transmitting pornography of any kind, obscene depictions, harmful materials, materials that encourage others to violate the law, confidential information or copyrighted materials;
- Criminal activities that can be punished under law;
- Selling or purchasing illegal items or substances;
- Obtaining and/or using anonymous email sites; spamming; spreading viruses;
- Developing school-related websites, blogs, forums, emails, or similar online communications representing the District or using District equipment or resources without the permission of the student's teacher or Principal. All such forums shall include a disclaimer that the District is not responsible for the content of the messages.
- Promoting unethical practices or any activity prohibited by law, Board policy, or administrative regulations.
- Causing harm to others or damage to their property, such as:
- Using profane, abusive, or impolite language; threatening, harassing, or making damaging or false statements, in print or any electronic media, about others or accessing, transmitting, or downloading offensive, harassing, or disparaging materials, in any electronic media including (but not limited to) photos, movies, and text;
- Deleting, copying, modifying, or forging other users' names, emails, files, or data; disguising one's identity, impersonating other users, or sending anonymous email;
- Damaging computer equipment, files, data or the network in any way, including intentionally accessing, transmitting or downloading computer viruses or other harmful files or programs, or disrupting any computer system performance;
- Using any District computer to pursue "hacking" internal or external to the District, or attempting to access information protected by privacy laws, or;
- Accessing, transmitting or downloading "chain letters", large files, or any type of "pyramid schemes”·.
- Engaging In uses that jeopardize access or lead to unauthorized access into others' accounts or other computer networks, such as:
- Using another's account password(s) or identifier(s);
- Interfering with other users' ability to access their account(s);
- Disclosing anyone's password to others or allowing them to use another's account(s).
- Using the network or Internet for commercial purposes:
- Using the Internet to buy or sell anything for personal financial gain;
- Using the Internet for personal advertising. promotion, or financial gain; or
- Conducting for-profit business activities and/or engaging in non-government related fundraising or public relations activities such as solicitation for religious purposes, lobbying for personal political purposes.
- The student's parent or guardian is responsible for monitoring the minor's use and/or access to the UUSD network/accounts from outside of school;
- Students shall not reveal, use or disseminate on the Internet any personal information about themselves or other persons. For example, students should not reveal their name, home address, telephone number(s), Social Security number or display photographs of themselves or others;
- Students shall not meet in person anyone they have met only on the Internet; and
- Students must abide by all Jaws, this Acceptable Use Policy and all District security policies.
- Student attendance and grade information is considered confidential and access to unauthorized student information is in violation of this Acceptable Use Policy.
- Parents/guardians may not duplicate, distribute, or benefit financially from any work that is generated in an electronic classroom or school environment, such as through a classroom wiki, website, or blog.
- The District reserves the right to revoke Parent/Guardian access to anyone who violates the terms of this Acceptable Use Agreement
The use of a District account is a privilege, not a right, and misuse will result in the restriction or suspension of the account. Misuse may also lead to disciplinary and/or legal action for both students and parents or guardians, including, but not limited to suspension, expulsion, or criminal prosecution by government authorities.
The District makes no guarantees about the quality of the services provided and is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, costs, or other obligations arising from use of the network or accounts. Any additional charges a user accrues due to the use of the District's network are to be borne by the user. The District also denies any responsibility for the accuracy or quality of the information obtained through user access. Any statement, accessible on the computer network or the Internet, Is understood to be the author's individual point of view and not that of the District, its affiliates, or employees.
I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the provisions of the Acceptable Use Policy of the Ukiah Unified School District. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the District and its officers, agents, and employees from every claim or demand made and every liability, loss, damage or expenses, of any nature whatsoever, which may arise out of, or are in anyway connected with my failure to comply with this Agreement, except for liability for damages which result from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the District or its officers, employees or agents.
Date: ____________ Student ID# ______________________ Student Name:_____________________________
Please sign and return this form to your school where it will be kept on file. It is required for all students that will be using a District computer, accessing the District's network, and/or Internet access.