Clinical Rotations Mrs. Nancy Azzopardi RN,BSN,BS-HCA

Instructor: Mrs. Nancy Azzopardi RN, BSN, BS- HCA

• Phone: (817) 547-3869Email: nancy.azzopardi@birdvilleschools.net

• Education• Msgr. Scanlan High School- Bronx, New York-Class of 1983• Flushing Hospital Medical Center School of Nursing- Queens, New York

– RN-Diploma in Nursing-1986• St. John’s University- Queens, New York-

– Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration-Cum Laude-1994• Adventist University of Health Sciences- Orlando, Florida

– Bachelor of Science in Nursing-BSN-Summa Cum Laude-2012• Certifications

• Texas Educator K-12 Certificate• Health Science Technology Educator Certificate• State of Texas Registered Nurse• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)• Pediatric Advanced Life Support ( PALS)

Clinical Rotations I

• Health Science Clinical Rotations is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the medical field.

• This course offers the opportunity for students to observe various hospital units such as: labor & delivery, operating room, emergency room and other patient care areas at North Hills Hospital.

• The student will learn basic healthcare skills and examine a variety of healthcare careers.

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Patient Care TechnicianClinical Rotations II

• The Certified Patient Care Technician assists doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in providing direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments. As a CPCT, you may perform some or all of the following tasks:

– Provide basic patient care including bathing, feeding, toileting and ambulating patients

– Acquire and distribute patient care supplies– Change bed linens and process dirty linens properly– Perform safety checks to keep patient rooms clean and clutter – free– Maintain clear paths in hallways clear and return equipment that is no longer in

use– Obtain EKG readings– Perform phlebotomy procedures

• Benefits to obtaining a Patient Care Technician Certification may include: more job opportunities, an increased pay scale, job security, and increased subject matter expertise

HOSA, Future Healthcare Professionals

• HOSA is a student-led professional association for healthcare. It is endorsed by the US Department of Education and is an integral component of Health Science classes. HOSA develops future leaders for the health care delivery system.

• Spring Leadership 2015- HOSA Regional– Online testing December 2014– Killeen, Texas- April 2015

• HOSA State- – Anatole Hotel & Conference Center Dallas, Texas- April 2015

• HOSA National Conference– Anaheim, California -June 2015

Supplies

• 1 Composition Notebook• 1 Folder or binder to organize

assignments• 1 pack of 100 count index cards• 1 box of Kleenex or 1 roll of paper

towels

Grading

• 30% Major test or project grade.• 30% Daily grades which include

quizzes, class participation and assignments.

• 40% Clinical Rotation Grade is made up of skills checklist, journals and unit assignments.

Late/Missed Assignments

• Please make arrangements with me if an assignment is not submitted on time. Your grade will be logged as a 0 until the assignment is submitted. Point deductions for late assignments are as follows:

– 1 day late: 10 points off– 2 days late: 20 points off– After 2nd day: highest possible grade 70%

Clinical Expectations

• Students must be dressed in BCTAL scrubs and closed-toed, non-skid shoes.

• Undershirts or jackets must be white or black.• Artificial nails or chipped nail polish are not

permitted. • Students are expected to remain in their

assigned unit for the entire time. • No cell phone use allowed in the clinical

area.

Program Cost- $100-115

• Scrubs with Embroidery $22.50 each (2 sets)• Polo $20• HOSA dues $30• CPR certification $5• Flu Vaccine $15 or documentation that you have

received the shot for this flu season • *** Second Year PCT students- Uniform Patch- cost

TBD

Parent Night- Clinical I

• Wednesday-3th at 6:00 pm in the BCTAL Omni Room

• Parent Night is held to provide parents with information about the program.

• Mandatory release forms will be signed. • These forms are posted on my website; please

review these forms prior to Parent Night. • Payment for class fees are to be submitted at

the beginning of class-• Fees due by 9/5

Parent Night- PCT-Clinical II

• Tuesday October 21st at 6:30 pm in the BCTAL Omni Room

• Parent Night is held to provide parents with information about the program.

• Mandatory release forms will be signed. • These forms will be posted on my website;

please review these forms prior to Parent Night.

Important Dates for Clinical I

• Syllabus due back Friday August 29th • Parent Night Wednesday, September 3rd • 6pm in BCTAL Omni Room Consents • TB and Drug Screens

– Tuesday and Wednesday September 16 & 17th – Must wear professional business attire

• NHH Orientation Friday, September 30th• Scrubs Orders- Thursday, August 29

BCTAL First Friday Open House

• August 29th from 4pm-6pm• Meet BCTAL staff, faculty and administration• Tour the school• Open to all students, parents, community

members• Parking passes and Student ID will be

available • Hot dogs and popcorn will be served

BCTAL Expectations

• No Bells!• Must wear BCTAL IDs at all times

– $10• Student parking at the South end

– $10 parking pass• Follow school dress codes- NO HATS• Do not move the furniture in hallways• The furniture at the entrance is for

guests only

Introductions

• Write 3-4 sentences about:• Introduce yourself (school, grade level and

activities)• Why you are taking Clinical Rotations?• Which area(s) of the medical field are you

interested in pursuing?

BCTAL Tour