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Technical All BSN students admitted in Fall of 2016 or later and all RN-BSN students are required
Requirements to own a computer (desktop or laptop for RN-BSN students and laptop for BSN
students) and have access to high-speed internet. Any system older than two years may
not have the processing power to work with our current version of Blackboard and its
components. The primary method of communication to students is the web-based
Blackboard system (See Student Catalog) and the .edu email assigned to students upon
admission to the program. Students should review the Bon Secours website and the
Technology Support section of the College Resources course tab in Blackboard for
detailed information on required hardware and software. Students will have access to
the Blackboard course site which allows students and faculty to exchange attached
documents electronically. Students are expected to be familiar with computer, email
systems, electronic attachments, and other vital computer functions essential to
academic and professional success.
Out of Course The student can expect approximately 2 hours per week of out of course work (such
Expectations as homework, projects) to one nursing course credit each semester.
Assignments should be formatted in APA 6th edition style and presented professionally,
writtenin a scholarly tone, and include an appropriate cover page, reference list, and
appendices as needed. Students should review the grading rubrics for further details,
refer to the APA 6th edition manual, and the writing center located in the College
Resources tab in all Blackboard courses.
It is expected that all assignments will meet the standard for undergraduate level
work. Rubrics for grading are provided for course assignments. Students should use
them to ensure they have addressed all required components for an assignment. A
grading summary will be returned with each assignment that will show how work was
evaluated. If a student has questions or comments about a grade, they should contact
the faculty.
If you do not have access to the web, do not have an ADS, or the issue is critical to
patient care please call: ISSC at 1-866-809-9259.
Free peer tutoring is available for most pre-licensure nursing courses. Tutoring is
available during posted hours, either by appointment or drop-in. Students with
appointments receive first priority.
Please see Blackboard (Office of Student Services, Student Success) for more
information.
Students are expected to become familiar with and use the resources available to
them through the College Resources tab in each Blackboard course. This tab
provides information on library resources, financial aid, and other topics to support
the online student.
You may wish to keep a copy of the course syllabus for your records, as you may need it
for future reference. A copy will not be available from the school in the future. If you
wish to make a copy, please do so before the end of the course.