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ORCHESTRA 2007-2008 Dear Orchestra Family, Welcome to a new, fun, and very musical year in the Wester Wildcat Orchestra. I am excited about having the opportunity to work with so many outstanding students. I believe in the theory of "work hard, play hard." The harder a student works the better musician he/she will become which equates to more advanced music and more fun music. I expect the students to consistently work toward becoming more advanced and self-confident musicians. This can only be achieved through a caring attitude and a consistent practice schedule. When students possess these traits, they are bound for success! My goal is to have every student in the orchestra program experience success and the inner satisfaction that comes with it. Social opportunities for the students to enjoy will also be available. I stress the ideals of respect and responsibility from all Wester orchestra students. I expect the students to treat other students, teachers, and all adults (especially their parents) with respect. I want students to be responsible within their orchestra classes and activities as well as in other classes and at home. As a director, I hold myself to the same high standards of respect and responsibility that I expect from the students. The most important aspect of a good musician at Wester is individual Responsibility. Every student is responsible for how much fun he/she has in orchestra. If the students follow the guidelines and procedures in this handbook, then the student will achieve many great goals and also have a lot of fun! It is up to YOU! I have put this handbook together to explain the Wildcat Orchestra Program Policies and Procedures. You will also find information about the summer camp in August, Calendar, and forms that must be returned and signed. If you have any further questions please contact me (email is best). I look forward to a great year at Wester!!! Karina Flores Director of Orchestras email@example.com I. HANDBOOK A. Class Rules/Tips for Success B. Conduct Policy/ Grading Systems C. School Instruments D. Music/ Practice Planners E. Uniforms/Sectionals/Extra Rehearsals F. Concert Etiquette G. All-Region Orchestra Auditions H. Officer Elections I. J. Newsletter Orchestra Booster/Parent Volunteers K. Private Lessons L. Supplies List/Vendor Information M. Forms Orchestra Handbook 2006-2007 Welcome to Orchestra!!! Dear Students and Parents, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to Wester Wildcat Middle School Orchestra. It is our goal to produce confidence and excellence in our young musicians. In this handbook you will find the necessary information that will guide your child to the path of musical success. There are several forms attached to the back of the handbook that must be signed and returned. I do not wish to overwhelm you with information; however it is important to keep informed. In an effort to keep your child organized I am requesting that each student have: 11/2" Three ring binder (Black) and Colored dividers All significant information that is to be signed will be housed in this binder in the section labeled "Parent Information". Once any classified/private information is signed and brought back to me I will then keep it filed. In addition, the students will use this binder for storing the class syllabus, music, class notes, and handouts. (Your child may keep a separate binder at home with copied music in order to prevent forgotten supplies.) Reminder: There will be a MANDATORY Orchestra Parent Orientation at 6:30pm on Thursday, August 30, 2007. There we will discuss in more depth the school year including: Orchestra Booster, Fundraising, Supplies, T-Shirts, Calendar, Private lessons, Renting/Buying instruments, goals, and CHARMS. Finally, after reviewing the materials in this packet, if you have any questions, you can reach me at WESTER Middle School (469) 633-5800. REMEMBER: Email is Best! Sincerely, Karina Flores Director of Orchestras Fowler and Wester Middle Schools Karina Flores Orchestra Class Rules First and foremost, creating a learning environment requires the cooperation of each and every student, each and every day. Our classroom rules are as follows: Be seated and quiet at the start of class. No playing instruments. Comes prepared for class each day with: o instrument, PENCIL, music books, and music Be polite to teachers and classmates. Raise your hand before getting out of your seat or talking The teacher will dismiss the class DOES NOT BRING FOOD, DRINK, or GUM to the classroom at any time. Obey all rules! TIPS FOR SUCCESS 1. Be Responsible 2. Be Dependable 3. Be Dedicated 4. Do Your Personal Best! Orchestra Conduct Policy Misbehavior is not tolerated. Steps are as follows: 1. Warning 2. Parent phone call 3. Detention (conduct grade lowered) 4. Office Referral (Punishment will be determined accordingly by teacher.) Grading Systems 50% Major Grades: which includes Tests (both playing and written) as well as concert attendance. 40% Daily Grades: which includes quizzes, written work, class participation, projects, and Weekly Positive Points. 10% Minor Grades: which includes homework assignments and practice sheets. My expectation is that each student bring their homework by the proper due date. TEN POINTS will be deducted for each late day. Students who display questionable behavior while in the care of a substitute teacher will be given a 0 for the day(s) in question. A daily grade may be given for supplies check throughout the year. Weekly Positive Points: Each student will receive a FREE 100 every week. Two points will be deducted for breaking any of the orchestra rules. Strikes: The teacher will elect a section every week to be rewarded with orchestra bucks. Orchestra bucks can buy a student prizes given by the orchestra teacher. Remember: not bringing ALL supplies to class will prohibit any student from learning and participating. It is our goal to always be prepared! Use of School Instruments If you play cello or bass, a school instrument will be furnished to you for use during class time. However, you will be required to provide a rental instrument for home practice and will use that instrument for concerts. "At home" instruments should be brought to school often for tuning and regular maintenance checks. These instruments should be brought to school one week before a concert to get the student accustomed to playing a new instrument in class. Frisco ISD charges a rental fee of $100 for school owned instruments such as the violin or viola (take home instruments). Cello/Bass school instruments will be charged $50 (at school instruments). This fee is due on August 31st. You may pay in full or pay half at the beginning of the fall semester and the other half at the beginning of the spring semester. If you are in need of assistance please contact me and we will help as much as possible. At the end of the school year, all school owned instruments are turned in for inventory check, cleaning, and repair. **Any damage incurred to the instrument while in the possession of that student or family is the sole financial responsibility of that party. Please act responsibly with your instrument!!! Music All music issued to students should be kept in a black orchestra binder and maintained in good condition. Music should not be folded. Students will be responsible for the music and will be required to pay replacement costs for lost or destroyed music. Music checks will be held periodically during the year to see if students have the correct music and if students are marking (only in pencil!) the music accordingly to the instructions given in class. Practice Planners Students are required to use CHARMS to turn in practice minutes. I expect students to practice a minimum of 30 minutes daily (upper level orchestras should practice a minimum of 45 minutes-1 hour daily). Students must practice regularly to achieve a continuing level of success and improve on their instruments. I will be checking student lockers for a grade to see if students are taking instruments home! The practice planner should be filled out each day the student practices, monitored by a parent, and filled out completely by Thursday. Practice planners include detailed information about the student practice session. Once planners are turned in, the student gets a sticker by their name. At the end of the month, the name is eligible for drawing to win a prize! Uniforms For the 2006-2007 school year, the uniform will consist of: Formal Concert Black Polo shirt with Orchestra Embroidery Black Pants Dark shoes (dark socks) Casual Concert Orchestra T-Shirt with Orchestra Logo Jeans No specific shoe required The director will order orchestra polo shirts and orchestra t-shirts after school begins. Parents may also purchase additional shirts. The cost of the shirt is approximately $15 each. Uniforms are to be worn to all concerts and performing events! Sectionals/Extra Rehearsals Attendance is required at all sectionals and rehearsals. Participation outside the school day is a required part of the orchestra program and grades will be given for participation and attendance. Students in Advanced and Intermediate orchestra will have one sectional per week before or after school as needed in order to rehearse music for upcoming performances. Extra rehearsals might be scheduled before contests as needed. Beginner Orchestra will have one sectional per week before or after school as needed in order to advance students on technique. Concert Procedures/ Etiquette 1. Be quiet and attentive during the warm-up and the concert. 2. Stay for the entire concert (This is part of the student's grade) 3. Help move equipment back to its proper place at the end of the concert. (stands and chairs to the orchestra room, etc.) 4. Wear appropriate uniform (shirts must be tucked in) While in the audience: 1. Remain seated during the performance. Never leave your seat while an orchestra is performing unless it is an emergency or you are disturbing the performance (coughing, crying baby) 2. Refrain from talking during the performance 3. Turn off or switch to vibrate all cell phones and beepers. 4. Clap for the performers after each song is finished (in multi-movements, we only clap at the end of the entire piece.) Catcalls, whistles, and yelling are not appropriate for a formal concert. All-Region Orchestra All-Region XXIV Orchestra Division is comprised of three Orchestras, which serve differing levels of experience. To participate in All-Region Orchestra, you must be selected by a panel of judges in a blind audition (judges are separated by a panel and can't see the musician who is playing). It is a great honor to be selected for this All-Region Orchestra and everyone is encouraged to participate! Region Entry Fee is $8 (approximate, may change after May 20007) I will post a schedule for morning all-region orchestra tutorials ASAP. All students that participate should come to the rehearsals in order to receive the best instruction for placing in the orchestra. Music for the audition is received in August and auditions are October 13th. Students who are selected must attend all the rehearsals and final performance. ORCHESTRA OFFICERS Orchestra officers are an elected leadership council. The purpose of this council is to provide assistance to the teacher and leadership in the orchestra program. The council will meet at least twice a month to discuss special needs in the orchestra and provide ideas for social events. Nominations for orchestra officers will be held in mid September. Elections are done by secret ballot and only members of the orchestra body can participate. Students may run for only one office, not including social committee. Orchestra Officer Positions: President Vice President Historian Librarian 6th grade Representative (Social Committee;6) Orchestra Newsletter Each month the orchestra officers and I print out a monthly newsletter which contains updated information about orchestra. It is important to keep informed on activities the orchestras may participate in! Information may include performance dates, fundraising, class trips, social events, parties, reminders, and rewards! ORCHESTRA BOOSTER and PARENT VOLUNTEERS As a parent of an orchestra member, you are automatically a member of the Wester Middle School Orchestra Booster Organization. There will be many opportunities for you to assist the orchestra program this year and we hope that you will volunteer a little time to helping further the music education of your students and their classmates. To become a volunteer, you first need to pass a criminal background check per FISD policy. You can do this on-line by completing the following steps… 1. Go to the FISD home page (friscoisd.org) 2. Go to the drop down menu "Back to School" 3. Scroll down to and click on "Student Forms" 4. Then, scroll down to the "Community Service and Volunteer" section 5. Click on "Access to FISD Parent Volunteer Application" 6. Fill out and submit this form Once this form has been filled out and processed by FISD you will be able to volunteer with any school-wide activities. Private Lessons Frisco ISD is extremely fortunate to have an outstanding staff of private lesson teachers. This program is designed to enrich and further the level of performance of the musician. One on one individual instruction is one of the main reasons why orchestra programs are extremely successful in Texas. Even though private study is not a requirement for participation in the musical organization, it should be noted that most orchestra students who take advantage of this excellent opportunity. It is a misconception that private lessons are for students who have "fallen behind" on their instrument. While private lessons will benefit those students, private lessons are designed and intended more for students that are advancing and proving success on their instrument. The opportunity to study with these professional musicians is invaluable and has proven to be one of the most successful ingredients to individual achievement. Private lessons may occur before, during, or after the school day. They are once a week for 30 minutes. Responsibilities of the private lesson students and/or parent: 1. Attend each lesson prepared with all supplies 2. Pay for the entire month on the first lesson of the month (please pay on time. This is the only source of income for some of our teachers) 3. Commit to lessons for an entire semester 4. Notify the teacher if child will be absent from lesson (This includes illness, class field trips, family emergency, etc. Please call the private teacher directly. Notifying the school or orchestra teachers is not sufficient for an excused absent.) 5. Unexcused absences must be paid for. Please inform teachers of conflicts at least one week in advance. Please contact teacher of illness within 24 hours. Private lesson scholarships may be made available to the students that meet certain criteria. Please see me for scholarship information. CHARMS This year the orchestra programs in FISD will be using CHARMS as a way of communications between teacher and student/parents. In this website, access to forms, student/parent information, calendar, etc will be made available to us. All private information is confidential and only accessible to the teacher and student/parent through a private log-in. It is very important that parents and students use this program with me to communicate. How to login: 1) www.charmsmusic.com 2) Parent/student login: FowlerMSOrch 3) Enter student ID as password I will be guiding students daily and reminding them of this program in order to become more fluent. I truly believe that CHARMS will enhance our program and communications level. If you have any questions please contact me!!! What is available to see on CHARMS? Wester Middle School Orchestra - Parent and Student Information "Student Name" Orchestra Handbook Acknowledgement Form Return by Friday, August 31st, 2007 The handbook is provided to help the orchestra remain enjoyable, efficient, and educational for all of its members. Making expectations clear at the beginning of the year helps make this possible. Included in this handbook is a great deal of information necessary to function as a successful WESTER orchestra member. ________________________________ Print Student's Name ______________________________ Orchestra Level I have received and read a copy of the 2007-2008 Wester Wildcat Orchestra Handbook and I am aware of mine and my child's expectations and responsibilities involved as a member of the Wester Middle School Orchestra. I also understand and consent to the responsibilities outlined in the District's Students Code of Conduct. I also understand and agree that my child named above shall be held accountable for the behavior and consequences outlined in the Student Code of Conduct at school, and at school-sponsored or school-related activities. This shall include school-sponsored travel and any school-related misconduct, regardless of time and location. Students involved in extracurricular activities are held to a higher standard of conduct. We view participation in extracurricular activities as a privilege and not a right. I understand that any student who violates the Student Code of Conduct shall be subject to disciplinary action. This includes any misconduct, regardless or time or location, which would reflect upon representing Frisco ISD in an extracurricular activity. Students involved in a major disciplinary action (i.e. including but not limiting to alcohol, drugs, and violent behavior) will be removed temporarily or permanently from extracurricular activities. _____________________________ Signature of Student _____________________ Date _____________________________ Print Name of Parent/Guardian _____________________ Relationship to child _____________________________ Signature of Parent/Guardian _____________________ Date Wester Wildcat Orchestra Information Return by Friday, August 31st, 2007 Last Name_________________ First Name__________________ Preferred Name______________ Instrument ________________ Orchestra_______________________ Grade________________ Instrument Make____________________________ Serial #____________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address_______________________________________ Home Phone_____________________________ City__________________ Zip__________ Email____________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mother's Name__________________________________ Occupation__________________________ Work Phone____________________ Cell Phone___________________ Email____________________ Father's Name__________________________________ Occupation__________________________ Work Phone____________________ Cell Phone___________________ Email____________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If I need to contact a parent (during school hours), whom do you prefer we try to contact first? ______________________________ Name ________________________________ Phone Number Wester Middle School Orchestra Orchestra Parent Meeting Please Mark Your Calendar! Meeting: Thursday, August 30th Where: Orchestra Room- Fowler Middle School What time: 6:30-7:30pm This meeting is very important so please plan to attend. It is not required for the students to be at the meeting. If you have any questions please feel free to email. BRING THE HANDBOOK TO THE MEETING!!!! Thank you, Karina Flores Director of Orchestras email@example.com Wester Middle School Orchestra Polo and t-shirt order form All students in all orchestras including beginners will need to have an orchestra concert polo shirt as well as an orchestra t-shirt for events throughout the year. Remember Wilcat Family members can also show their pride by ordering a Wester Wildcat Shirt! Please indicate the number of shirt(s) by each size that your family wishes to order. Make all checks payable to the Wester Orchestra and return this form before Friday, August 31st. Student's Name_________________________ Period________ Instument__________________ Total Enclosed $____________ Contact Number_______________________________________ Black Polo Concert Shirt XSM ____ X $15.00 = ___________ Black Polo Concert Shirt SM ____ X $15.00 = ____________ Black Polo Concert Shirt MD ____ X $15.00 = ____________ Black Polo Concert Shirt LG ____ X $15.00 = _____________ Black Polo Concert Shirt XLG ____ X $15.00 = ___________ Orchestra Spirit T-Shirt XSM ___ X $15.00 = _____________ Orchestra Spirit T-Shirt SM ____ X $15.00 = _____________ Orchestra Spirit T-Shirt MD ____ X $15.00 = _____________ Orchestra Spirit T-Shirt LG ____ X $15.00 = _____________ Orchestra Spirit T-Shirt XLG ___ X $15.00 = _____________ Total Amount : $________________.______________ PrivateLessonSign up form Frisco ISD is extremely fortunate to have an outstanding private lesson staff. This program is designed to enrich and further develop the level of performance of your child. One on one, individual instruction is one of the main reasons why programs, especially in North Texas are extremely successful. It is a general misconception that private lessons are set up for students who are "falling behind", while private lessons can still be highly beneficial in these cases, professional private lessons are designed and intended more for students that are highly motivated and wish to advance their success on the instrument. Lessons are customized for each individual's needs. Private lessons may occur before, during and after the school day. Lessons are available to all students at a cost of $15 per person for a 30 minute session per week. _______I would like to enroll my child in the private lesson program. _______I would not like to enroll my child at this time. Parent Signature_________________________________________ Home Phone #___________________________________________ Student Name____________________________________________ Instrument________________________________ Wester Middle School Orchestra Fees Sheet Below is a list of various fees that members of the Wester Wildcat Orchestra will need to pay throughout the year. You may pay as many of these in advance as you like (before the school year begins), but please be aware that these supplies must be available the first week of school. Simply check off the fees that you would like to pay now and enclose your check payable to Wester Orchestra. When paying for school owned instruments ($100 fee), make the check separate from the other supplies. They go into two different accounts. Name__________________________________ Class Period____________ Instrument______________________________ WHO Students using FISD Instruments Required of all orchestra students Required of all orchestra students Studensts auditioning for all-region Beginner Students Beginner Students Beginner Students Intermediate Students Intermediate Students Intermediate Students Advanced Students Advanced Students Advanced Students ITEM FISD Insturment Fee Orch Polo Shirt Orch Spirit Tshirt All-Region Fee Note Speller String Explorer BK 1 Black notebook w/dividers String Explorer BK 2 Essential Techniques Black notebook w/dividers String Explorer BK2 Essential Techniques Black notebook w/dividers DUE DATE PAYING NOW? August 31st Please attach Separately August 31st August 31st September 31st August 31st August 31st August 31st August 31st August 31st August 31st August 31st August 31st August 31st COST $100.00 $15.00 $15.00 $8.00 $6.50 $7.50 $5.00 $8.50 $7.50 $5.00 $8.50 $7.50 $5.00 Total Amount $________._____ WESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA TRAVEL PERMISSION FORM MEDICAL AND LIABILITY RELEASE FORM My Child____________________________________________ has my permission to travel to all WILDCAT ORCHESTRA activities for the 2007-2008 school year. All trips will be approved by FMS administration. Transportation will be provided by Frisco ISD, unless otherwise notified. Itineraries for activities will be provided at the earliest possible date. Student Name___________________________________ Birthdate__________________ Address________________________________________ Grade______________________ Parent/Guardians___________________________________________________________ Home Phone________________________ Cell Phone_____________________________ Emergency Contact______________________________Phone_________________________________ Physician's Name________________________________Phone_________________________________ 1. List any food or drugs your child is known to be allergic or sensitive. 2. List any chronic illnesses or physical restrictions. 3. List any medications that are regularly taken. In the event of an emergency, I give permission for my child to receive emergency medical treatment in case of illness or injury. This is only authorized in the even that I cannot be readily contacted and that the emergency is life threatening. I hereby release the Frisco ISD, its trustees, superintendent, administrators, teachers, and chaperones from all liability and responsibility concerning an illness or injury suffered by my child while the orchestra is on an official function or trip. I further understand that I am financially responsible for all medical expenses administered to my child. Parent/Guardian Signature____________________________________________________________ Date_________________________________________________ SUPPLIES LIST ** Can be supplied by teacher on the first week of school if payment is included on fee sheet. Otherwise, supplies can be found at any music store or online. Beginner Orchestra Violin/Viola o o o o o o o Cello/Bass o o o o o o o ** Black ring notebook w/ dividers and paper ** Books: Note Speller, String Explorer ** Pencil!!! (no pen allowed) Rosin (for bow) Small cloth/handkerchief (to clean instrument) Rock-stop Tuner/Metronome ** Black ring notebook w/ dividers and paper ** Books: Note Speller, String Explorer ** Pencil!!! (no pen allowed) Rosin (for bow) Small cloth/handkerchief (to clean instrument) Shoulder Rest Tuner/Metronome Intermediate Orchestra Violin/Viola o o o o o o o Cello/Bass o o o o o o o ** Black ring notebook w/ dividers and paper ** Books: String Explorer BK 2, Essential Techniques ** Pencil!!! (no pen allowed) Rosin (for bow) Small cloth/handkerchief (to clean instrument) Shoulder Rest Tuner/Metronome ** Black ring notebook w/ dividers and paper ** Books: String Explorer BK2, Essential Techniques ** Pencil!!! (no pen allowed) Rosin (for bow) Small cloth/handkerchief (to clean instrument) Rock-stop Tuner/Metronome Advanced Orchestra Violin/Viola o o o o o o o Cello/Bass o o o o o o o ** Black ring notebook w/ dividers and paper ** Books: String Explorer BK2, Essential Techniques ** Pencil!!! (no pen allowed) Rosin (for bow) Small cloth/handkerchief (to clean instrument) Rock-stop Tuner/Metronome ** Black ring notebook w/ dividers and paper ** Books: String Explorer BK 2, Essential Techniques ** Pencil!!! (no pen allowed) Rosin (for bow) Small cloth/handkerchief (to clean instrument) Shoulder Rest Tuner/Metronome Music Store Vendors (No specific order of preference) Williamson Music Co www.williamsonmusicco.com 701 E Plano Pkwy Plano, TX 75074 (972) 516-1331 Cadenza Violins maps.google.com 6905 Coit Rd # 105 Plano, TX 75024 (469) 241-1152 Music and Arts Centers www.MusicArts.com Temporary Location (Guitar Center Plano) 2333 North Central Expressway Plano, TX 75075 (817) 807-2433 Dallas Strings firstname.lastname@example.com 409 Del Rio Ct. Allen, TX 75013 (469)675-0085 KELIN violin shop 3198 W. Parker Rd #3170 C Plano, TX 75075 (214) 964-8666 PRIVATE LESSON TEACHERS Please keep communication lines open between you and the private lesson teacher. Contact them if you know your child will be absent. It is the responsibility of the parent to communicate with private teachers; I will do my best to help in any way I can. Also, remember that payment is due the first week of the month. If you contact the private teacher within a reasonable time frame, the lesson will be made up. However, if you do not contact the private teacher you are still obligate to pay for that lesson. Remember, our VIOLIN/VIOLA Marina Glava firstname.lastname@example.com 214-240-1929 Joseph Lozovyy 469-667-6965 CELLO/BASS Michael Simmons email@example.com 214-551-1659 Alex Dijnov 972-208-1880 Daniel Moore 972-922-0834 Orchestra Booster The orchestra department (me!) needs your help and support to make this a really great experience for your child. Recent research has shown that parental involvement has a positive impact on the success of students. Therefore, I am trying to provide as many opportunities as I can for parents to become involved in their child's Orchestra program, and quite frankly, I need some help! This program has grown significantly over the past several years thanks to the support of our parents and administration. There are several opportunities here, with minimal time commitment involved. Please indicate your areas of interest or expertise and return form to me ASAP. _____ Planning and/or organizing events _____ Design of programs, making copies, publishing or printing _____ Monitors for concerts; sit with students, keep them quiet during concerts _____ Organizing and implementing call tree for communication purposes _____ Fundraiser Chair _____ Financial records keeping _____ Refreshments (need several of these) _____ Other: _________________________________ Name______________________________ Student's Name________________________ Address___________________________________________________________ Home Phone__________________________ Work Phone___________________________ Cell Phone ____________________________ Best time to call:_____________________________ Which number?______________ (Booster Meeting dates will be established after the parent meeting in August, and added to the orchestra calendar)
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- Serpins and the mechanism of protease inhibition
- α1-Antitrypin deficiency is the archetypal serpinopathy
- Mutations in neuroserpin form intracellular polymers that cause the dementia familial encephalopathy with neuroserpin inclusion bodies (FENIB)
- Other serpins, polymers and disease
- Pathways to polymers
- Cellular processing of polymers
- Therapeutic strategies to treat the serpinopathies
- Concluding remarks
- Acknowledgements
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Members of the serine protease inhibitor (serpin) superfamily are found in all branches of life and play an important role in the regulation of enzymes involved in proteolytic cascades. Mutants of the serpins result in a delay in folding, with unstable intermediates being cleared by endoplasmic reticulum-associated degradation. The remaining protein is either fully folded and secreted or retained as ordered polymers within the endoplasmic reticulum of the cell of synthesis. This results in a group of diseases termed the serpinopathies, which are typified by mutations of α1-antitrypsin and neuroserpin in association with cirrhosis and the dementia familial encephalopathy with neuroserpin inclusion bodies, respectively. Current evidence strongly suggests that polymers of mutants of α1-antitrypsin and neuroserpin are linked by the sequential insertion of the reactive loop of one molecule into β-sheet A of another. The ordered structure of the polymers within the endoplasmic reticulum stimulates nuclear factor-kappa B by a pathway that is independent of the unfolded protein response. This chronic activation of nuclear factor-kappa B may contribute to the cell toxicity associated with mutations of the serpins. We review the pathobiology of the serpinopathies and the development of novel therapeutic strategies for treating the inclusions that cause disease. These include the use of small molecules to block polymerization, stimulation of autophagy to clear inclusions and stem cell technology to correct the underlying molecular defect.

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United States Patent 1191 Mullens 1 Jan. 30, 1973 54 RUBBISH DISPOSAL DEVICE 3,554,345 1 1971 Mullens ..232 44 952,173 3/1910 Zitko ..232/43.5 X [76] Inventor 23? 6 g g g g g 3,261,441 7 1966 Mullens ..232 43.2 x e a a 3,270,957 9/1966 Louchheim .232/432 [22] Filed: March 19, 1971 Primary Examiner- Francis K. Zugel [2}] Appl' l26l72 Att0rneyGausewitz, Carr 8L Rothenberg [52] U.S. Cl. ..232/1E, 232/431 57 A T T [51] Int. Cl. .3651 1/00 [58] Fie'd M Search 232/1 E l R 431 432 19 A rubb1sh dlsposal devlce mcludmg a chute extendmg 232/433 ,1. 1417369 3 through a wall so as to leave a small portion having a y flat upper surface projecting on the outside of the [56] References Cited wall, the chute having a spring-loaded door normally closed. A rubbish container fits on the outside of the UNITED ST S PATENTS wall, having an opening receiving the projecting por- 1 170 291 2 1916 Link ..232 19 of the chum being Suspended the chute by 3,263,854 8/1966 Powers ..232 43.1 x resting on the upper Surface of the chute, and retained 3,211,367 10/1965 .lcssop ..232/43.2 on the chute by a flange on the upper surface of the 3,383,035 5/1968 Smithers 4 ..232/43.1 chute spaced from the outer wall surface.
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INVENTOR GEORGE O. MULLENS Bf 1;) k @k-v Afi f RUBBISH DISPOSAL DEVICE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates to a rubbish disposal device particularly adapted for campers, trailers, motor homes or the like.
2. Description of Prior Art For campers, trailers and the like, there has been no lo SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a practical and convenient means for disposing of rubbish, particularly suitable for a unit, such as a camper or a trailer, where space is at a premium. The invention enables a remova-- disposal device includes a tubular chute of rectangular configuration extending through an opening in one wall of the camper, trailer or other unit. This tubular chute normally is closed by a spring-loaded door which can be pressed to swing outwardly to uncover the opening through the chute. A catch carried by the door maintains it in a closed position when the unit is in motion, assuring that it is sealed and preventing rattles.
The rubbish container may be an ordinary plastic wastebasket ofthe type having a flat rear wall and preferably provided with an upper lid so that the interior normally is closed. The flat wall of the plastic rubbish container is provided with an opening dimensioned to receive the outwardly protruding portion of the tubular rubbish chute. The upperedge of the opening, which is reinforced with a metal strip, rests upon the flat upper surface of the chute, which suspends the rubbish container on the outside of the camper ortrailer. An upstanding flange on the upper surface of the rubbish chute, spaced outwardly from the wall through which the chute extends, retains the rubbish container so that it will not become dislodged from the exterior portion of the rubbish chute.
The device is used by pressing open the pivotal spring-loaded door to allow the rubbish to drop through the wall and into the rubbish container on the outside. This means that the rubbishis quickly and easily removable from the living quarters and, once discarded, is completely sealed with respect to the interior of the unit. By using a sizable plastic rubbish container, a large quantity of refuse may be accommodated, minimizing the trips to the rubbish disposal area to empty the container. The container is installed easily by fitting it over the projecting portion of the rubbish chute and positioning the upper edge of the opening through the rubbish container between the flange on the chute and the outside wall of the trailer or camper. Removal of the unit is equally simple by lifting the upper edge of the rubbish container over the flange, permitting the container to be separated from the rubbish chute.
When the unit is in motion, the rubbish container is removed from the outside and stored inside, ready to be reinstalled on the projecting portion of the chute when a campground or other parking place is reached. Over and above all these advantages, the rubbish disposal unit of this invention is of low-cost construction and readily installed in existing campers, trailers, motor homes and the like.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the rubbish disposal unit of this invention;
FIG. 2 is a rear elevational view of the rubbish container; and
FIG. 3 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view of the rubbish disposal unit attached to a wall.
The rubbish disposal unit 10 of this invention includes a short tubular member 11 of rectangular cross section, which fits within an opening 12 formed in a wall 13 of a camper or trailer. The inner end 14 of the tubular member 11 is substantially flush with the inner surface 15 of the wall I3. The outer end 16 of the tubular member 11 projects beyond the outer surface 17 of the wall 13 and may be scarfed as illustrated, tapering in length from top to bottom. A peripheral flange 18 extends around the tubular section 11 and fits against the outer surface 17 of the wall 13 adjacent the opening 12. Also, there is a frame 19 on the inner wall surface 14 extending around the entrance to the tubular member 11. The unit 11 is suitably held in place, such as by fasteners 21 that extend through the wall 13 as well as through the flange 18 and the frame 19.
At the entrance tothe tubular member 11 is a pivotal door 22, mounted on a hinge 23 that extends horizontally at the upper edge of the opening 12. This permits the door 22 to be rotated inwardly, as indicated in phantom lines in FIG. 3. The door 22 preferably is spring-loaded so that it will return to the closed position where its lower edge is adjacent the inner surface of the bottom portion of the peripheral frame 19. Also included on the door 22 at its lower edge is a catch 24. This serves as a detent to mechanically hold the door closed, preventing its rattling during movement of the camper or trailer.
Rubbish is disposed of by pressing the door 22 outwardly, allowing the refuse to be discarded through the member 11, which. acts as a chute. The rubbish is received within a container 26 which is an adaptation of a conventional plastic wastebasket. The unit 26 has a flat backside 27 that will fit adjacent the outer surface 17 of the wall 13. It is desirable also that it have a pivotal lid 28 so that the interior is normally closed to help retain the material within it during its use. A rectangular opening 29 is formed in the wall 27 of the container 26, this opening being slightly larger than the outside dimension of the tubular member 11. A U- shaped metal reinforcement 30 is placed around the upper edge 31 of the opening 29 in the wall 27 of the container 26.
When the rubbish disposal unit is in its assembled position for use, the container 26 is suspended from the tubular member 11. This is very easily accomplished by fitting the container 26 over the tubular member 11 at the opening 29 so that the U-shaped reinforcement 30 of the container rests upon the flat upper surface 32 of the member 11. The reinforcement 30 is positioned behind an upstanding flange 33 that extends across the upper surface 32 of the tubular member 1 l. The flange 33 is spaced outwardly from and parallel to the flange 18 that engages the outer surface 17 of the wall 13. The upstanding flange 33 acts as an abutment that holds the container 26 on the tubular member 11 so that it will not slide off even if the unit is not parked on level ground so that the upper surface 32 is not horizontal. This provides an effective means for retaining the container 26, yet requiring no fasteners, catches or other auxiliary devices.
With the container 26 suspended from the chute 11, the reinforcement 30 prevents damage to the upper edge 31 of the opening 29, adding to the strength of the container and increasing its life. The scarfed outer edge 16 for the chute 11 helps direct the refuse into the bottom of the container 26.
It is a simple matter to install the container 26 by lifting it onto the tubular member, positioning the reinforcement 30 behind the upstanding flange 33 and then allowing the lower portion of the container to rotate inwardly toward the wall 13. Removal is an equally simple operation by reversing this process.
In normal use, the container 26 is installed on the side of the camper or trailer at the time it is parked, providing a convenient means for disposing of rubbish directly to the outside, leaving the interior of the camper or trailer free of a wastebasket or other container for rubbish. The unit 26 may have a large capacity, so that very few trips to the rubbish disposal area are required. At the same time, the unit 26 is neat in appearance and does not detract aesthetically from the camper or trailer. When the unit is in motion, the container 26 is merely removed from the tubular member 11 and stored inside. At that time, the slightly protruding outer end 16 of the tubular member is unobtrusive, adding little or no overall width to the camper or trailer. With the door 22 held shut by the catch 24, the inside of the camper or trailer is sealed, and there is no annoying rattling of the door.
An added advantage comes from utilizing a receptacle 26 with a lid28 because it provides access to the interior of the receptacle from the outside of the wall 13.
Thus, the receptacle can be used while cleaning the grounds outside the camper or trailer as well as in disposing of rubbish from within. The receptacle 26 may be lined with a paper bag so that washing is minimized, and may be used to dispose of garbage as well as other rubbish.
The foregoing detailed description is to be clearly understood as given by way of illustration and example only, the spirit and scope of this invention being limited solely by the appended claims.
What is claimed is:
1. In combination with an upstanding wall having an inside surface, an outside surface and an opening extending between said inside and outside surfaces, a rubbish disposal device comprising g a tubular member received in said opening, said tubular member having an outside portion projecting beyond said outside surface of said wall,
said outside projecting portion having an upper surface,
a flange means on said upper surface, said flange means extending upwardly from said upper surface and being spaced from said outside surface of said wall, and
a container having an opening in one wall thereof, said opening being larger in vertical dimension than that of said outside projecting portion, said outside projecting portion being received in said opening in said wall of said container with said wall of said container at the upper periphery of said opening engaging said outside projecting portion so that said container is suspended from said outside projecting portion and there is access to the interior of said container through said tubular member from said inside surface of said upstanding wall,
said wall of said container at said upper periphery of said opening being positioned between said flange means and said outside surface of said upstanding wall.
2. A device as recited in claim 1 in which said upper surface of said outside projecting portion is substantially flat,
and in which said wall of said container at said upper periphery of said opening therethrough presents a substantially flat edge so engaging said substantially flat upper surface of said outside projecting portion.
3. A device as recited in claim 1 including in addition a door normally closing the opening through said tubular member.
4. A device as recited in claim 3 including in addition detent means for holding said door in a closed position.
5. A device as recited in claim 2 in which said container is of plastic material, and in which there is a metal reinforcement along said substantially flat edge, said metal reinforcement engaging said substantially flat upper surface of said projecting portion.
6. A device as recited in claim 5 in which said metal reinforcement is a substantially U-shaped strip overlapping both sides of said wall of said container at said upper periphery of said opening.
7. A device as recited in claim 6 in which said tubular member is rectangular in cross section.
8. A device as recited in claim 7 in which said projecting portion tapers in length from said upper surface portion thereof to the lower portion thereof so as to present a scarfed outer end.
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£105,000 3 Bedrooms Llandybie Road, Ammanford
A mid terrace house set in a convenient location within approximately half a mile of Ammanford town centre. Accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, lounge with dining area, kitchen, bathroom and 3 bedrooms. The property benefits from gas central
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£105,000 4 Bedrooms Llandeilo Road, Upper Brynamman
A four bedroom detached family home situated on the edge of the Brecon Beacon National Park in the village of Upper Brynamman. The property was built approximately 1906 and retains many original features such as original ceiling rose ,original coving to
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£105,000 Sold STC 2 Bedrooms Penygarn Road, Tycroes, Ammanford
A recently renovated semi detached bungalow set in the village of Tycroes approximately 2 miles from Ammanford town centre and a mile from Junction 49 of the M4 motorway. Accommodation briefly comprises entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen,
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£105,950 Sold STC 2 Bedrooms Dol Werdd, Neath
Situated in this much sought after residential development, approximately a mile and a half out of Neath Town, this 2 bedroom mid-link home is immaculate and well presented throughout benefiting from gas central and double glazing. The accommodation
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£108,000 2 Bedrooms Rawlings Road, Llandybie
We have pleasure in offering for sale a two bedroom semi detached situated on a side road in the village of Llandybie. The property enjoys two double bedrooms and a first floor bathroom and benefits from gas fired central, double glazing and off road
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£109,950 3 Bedrooms Trallwn Road, Llansamlet
GOOD SIZE REAR GARDEN - THREE BEDROOMS - TWO RECEPTION ROOMS. A traditional stone fronted semi detached property offering three bedrooms, two reception rooms, downstairs bathroom and a good size rear garden. Ideal location for schools, local shops,
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£109,950 3 Bedrooms Seaview Terrace, Mount Pleasant
VIEWS OVER THE CITY. A mid terrace property offering good access to University of Wales Trinity St David's Mount Pleasant Campus, local shops and the City Centre where the main shopping and leisure facilities are located. Benefitting from double glazing,
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£109,950 4 Bedrooms Wordsworth Street, Mount Pleasant
**** 4 BEDROOM LICENCED HMO UNTIL 5/1/15 **** This end terrace HMO property is located in Mount Pleasant offering easy access to University of Wales Trinity St David's Mount Pleasant Campus and Swansea city centre. This property features 4 double
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£109,950 1 Bedroom Bayview Terrace, Brynmill
**** TOP FLOOR FLAT WITH VIEWS OVER SWANSEA BAY **** This one bedroom flat is ideally located in Brynmill with easy access to local bars, shops, Swansea University and Swansea City Centre, where the main shopping and leisure facilities are located. This
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£109,950 2 Bedrooms Pen Y Garn, Pentrechwyth
WELL PRESENTED THROUGHOUT - CUL DE SAC LOCATION - DRIVEWAY. A modern semi detached property situated in a cul de sac residential area, ideal access for the M4 Motorway. Morfa Retail Park, Swansea City Centre, schools and the Liberty Stadium. This
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Traditional end of terrace property comprising lounge/dining room and kitchen/breakfast room on the ground floor. On the first floor there are two bedrooms and a spacious bathroom. The property benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing
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£109,950 Under Offer 3 Bedrooms Cwmgarw Road, Upper Brynamman
A detached property in need of modernising situated on the main road in the village of Upper Brynamman. The property offers three double bedrooms, ground floor bathroom with the W.C located on the first floor. There is oil fired central heating (with the
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The University expects all members of the academic
community to behave with academic integrity. Academic misconduct is any
attempt to misrepresent one's performance on any exercise submitted for
evaluation. This includes but is not limited to, cheating, fabrication and
falsification, multiple submissions, plagiarism, abuse of academic materials,
and complicity in academic dishonesty. Infractions known by any person should
be brought to the attention of the faculty member to whose course it pertains.
Infractions may result in actions including, but not limited to, counseling,
reprimand, grade of F or grade reduction for either the work in question or
for the course.
Faculty and students are responsible for maintaining a
professional atmosphere in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical setting.
This includes, but is not limited to, arriving on time; being respectful of
faculty, guest speakers, agency staff, preceptors, and classmates; and
actively participating in the learning process. Activated cell phones and
pagers are not allowed in the classroom, laboratory, or clinical
Any faculty member has the right to remove any student from
the classroom, laboratory, or clinical area if, in the faculty member's
judgment, the student is being disruptive, presents an unprofessional
appearance or in any way is a threat to patient safety or comfort.
Plagiarism is defined as intentionally or knowingly presenting the work of another as one's own (i.e., without proper acknowledgement of the source). The sole exception to the requirement of acknowledging sources is when the ideas, information, etc. are common knowledge.
Students who wish to appeal a grade or program decision
affecting them should follow this procedure. The purpose of this procedure is
to provide a mechanism for handling appeals at the School of Nursing level.
are allowed to transfer no more than 6 credit hours into the program. These credits
must have been earned no longer than 5 years prior to enrollment in the program
with the exception of the pharmacotherapeutics course which must be within 3 years
of enrollment.
courses taken at UNF as non-degree status may not be transferred into the
All course assignments are due at the beginning of class on the
date due, or if the date due is not a class day by 5:00 p.m. in the School of
Nursing office, stamped by time clock, unless otherwise determined by the
specific course faculty. The instructor for the course may individually grant
acceptance of late coursework without penalty. It is the student's
responsibility to request such an exception
prior to the due date. If permission to submit coursework late has not
been individually granted by the respective faculty member, 5 points will be
deducted for the first 24 hours overdue and an additional 5 points (for a total
of 10 points) will be deducted for assignments overdue more than 24 hours. No
assignments will be accepted more than 7 days late without special permission
from the respective faculty member in the course for which the assignment was
The final
grade for each student will be the result of the faculty's judgment about how
well the student met the course objectives. The following guidelines will be
utilized in making that judgment:
All performance objectives are
stated at the minimum level meaning they are stated with the expected standard
of achievement of a graduate student entitling him/her to a "C."
Each lab and clinical nursing
course has a theory and practice component. A satisfactory (S) or
unsatisfactory (U) grade is given for the practice component. A grade below C
in the theory or U in clinical practice results in a failing grade for the
In order to achieve
a passing grade in a course in which tests are a portion of the course grade,
the minimum test average must be 75. If and only if, the minimum test average
of 75 is achieved, will the other course grades will be counted toward the
final course grade. Regardless of the other grades achieved in the course, a
student achieving less than a 75 test average will have failed to successfully
complete the course, and will be given a grade of D (if between 60 and 74) or F
(if < 60). If the learner fails to achieve the minimum average of 75% on
written examinations, other course assignment grades will not be added
together and the course grade will be that grade achieved on the written
experience will be evaluated based on achievement of course and program
objectives through faculty observation, verbal communication with student,
written work, and agency staff reports, using a School of Nursing
clinical evaluation form. Faculty reserve the right to alter clinical
experiences, including removal from patient care areas, of any student to
maintain patient safety and to provide instructional experiences to support
student learning.
A rating of
satisfactory represents satisfactory performance and a rating of unsatisfactory
represents unsatisfactory performance. All areas will be evaluated. Regardless
of theory grade, a student receiving an unsatisfactory evaluation in the
clinical component of a course will be assigned a course grade of F.
All students must notify the course faculty in advance when
they are unable to attend a class. If an exam was scheduled for that time
period, the student must speak directly with the respective faculty member to
arrange a makeup date. All makeup exams must be taken prior to the next class
session. If students do not notify course faculty of their absence prior to the
scheduled examand arrange for a makeup date, the grade for the exam
will be an "F". At the discretion of the course faculty, alternate forms of an
exam may be used for a make-up exam and late points may be deducted. In the
case of computerized exams, points may also be deducted, at the faculty's
discretion, for going over the time limit on the exam.
The following shall be grounds for disciplinary
action set forth in this policy: being unable to practice nursing with
reasonable skill and safety to patients by reason of illness or use of alcohol,
drugs, narcotics, or chemicals or any other type of material or as a result of
any mental or physical condition.
In enforcing this policy, the School of Nursing
shall have, upon a finding that probable cause exists to believe that the
student is unable to practice nursing because of the reasons stated in this
policy, the authority to have the student leave the clinical site and issue an
order to compel the student to submit to a mental or physical examination by a
physician. If the student refuses to comply with such order, automatic
administrative withdrawal from University courses will occur. Students affected
by the provisions of this policy shall at reasonable intervals be afforded an
opportunity to demonstrate that they can resume the competent practice of
nursing with reasonable skill and safety to patients.
If deemed
competent, the student may apply for readmission to the program.
positive serological titer must be provided.
It is the
student's responsibility to provide documentation of progression on the
series and the positive titer.
If the titer is negative, the varicella
vaccine (a series of 2 immunizations 1-month apart) must be received, with
another titer 4-6 weeks after the second immunization. If the titer remains
negative, no further immunizations or titers are required.
2) Hepatitis B immunity
(protection against Hepatitis B)
If the initial titer is negative, the complete
series of three immunizations must be repeated according to the CDC schedule
with a second titer 4-6 weeks after completion of the third immunization. If the titer remains negative, no
further immunizations or titers are required.
Incident and accident reports are very important
for students and for the safety of the patient. If at any time during lab or
clinical practice, some type of accident or unusual situation occurs the
student should document the accident or incident as per the agency protocol.
The supervising faculty will counsel a student who receives a critical incident
report that is indicative of unsafe practice. The faculty member and student
together should also write a brief summary of the incident (on a "green sheet"
to be placed in the student's clinical file.
All students and faculty will be expected
to assume responsibility for their own health care except for emergency care
during the hours engaged in clinical experience. In the event that a student or
faculty member of the School of Nursing should become ill or suffer an injury
in the course of their activities while at a clinical agency, the agency shall
initiate emergency medical care. However, the clinical agency assumes no
financial liability for medical care provided by the clinical agency or others.
The student and not the University or the clinical agency will be responsible
for expenses incurred. Students are strongly encouraged to have personal
health care insurance.
Above all else, if you are a victim, contact
the local police department.
An incomplete grade may only be
given to a student who is progressing satisfactorily in a nursing course and who, for valid reasons, as
determined by the faculty member, did not complete the work of the nursing
course within the term. It is the student's responsibility to contact the
course faculty to request consideration of an incomplete grade. This request
must be made prior to the last day of class. (See UNF catalog – incomplete
incomplete grade may be assigned at the discretion of the instructor as an
interim grade for a course in which the student has: (a) completed a major
portion of the course with a passing grade, (b) been unable to complete course
requirements prior to the end of the term because of extenuating circumstances,
and (c) obtained agreement from the instructor and arranged for resolution of
the incomplete grade.
Written assignments for
completion of course work shall be mutually agreed upon by the student and
instructor. An incomplete grade report form is filed with the date by which the
"I" grade must be removed. The School
of Nursing requires that
an incomplete grade in a clinical nursing course be removed prior to registering
the next clinical nursing course.
It is the student's
responsibility to be alert to the withdrawal date each semester. An incomplete
(I) will NOT automatically substitute for a withdrawal. After the withdrawal
date, a student may petition to receive a W/P or W/F by completing a petition
form provided by the Student Records Office. The form requires approval
signatures from the faculty member for the respective course, The Nursing
Advisor and the Chairman of the School
of Nursing.
The final grade for each
student will be the result of the faculty's judgment concerning the degree to
which course objectives were met.
graduate students are required to maintain an active licenseto practice nursing in the State of Florida. This is an
admission requirement for the MSN program. In addition, students should bring
their nursing license to the first class of all clinical courses for approval
from respective faculty responsible for the clinical course. Students are
responsible for documenting renewal updates with faculty during the semester
resuscitation (CPR) certification is required for all students enrolled in
clinical nursing courses. This certification must include one and two rescuer
CPR, Infant and Child CPR, and the use of the
automated defibrillator device (AED). Students must submit a copy of
their certification to respective faculty responsible for the clinical course
in order that verification is on file. If verification is not submitted upon
course enrollment the student will not be permitted to attend any clinical
are required to maintain current certification throughout clinical course
enrollment. In order that ongoing verification can be recorded and updated,
students must submit a copy of certification renewal to the respective clinical
The UNF School of Nursing requires a background
check on all entering students through Certified Background Checks.com, a
background check service that allows students to purchase their own background
check. The results are posted in a secure, tamper-proof environment online with
access only to the student and the School of Nursing.
The background check is repeated on an
annual basis while the student is enrolled at UNF. It is the student's
responsibility to make sure that this is done.
School of Nursing courses offered as pass/fail are
subject to the following:
Each student is required to
adhere to the following dress code. Students will not be allowed in a clinical
practice area when in violation of these guidelines.
Whenever a student is assigned to a
clinical area the student is representing UNF and its faculty, and is expected
to adhere to the following professional dress code. It should be noted that any
part of the attire that draws attention to the self is, in general, considered
in questionable professional taste.
Students are expected to arrive at the
clinical site in appropriate attire and ready to work [i.e., long hair should
already be pulled back, hair dried; ID badge should be clearly visible, etc.].
Students not adhering to the professional dress code will not be allowed to
remain in the clinical setting. NOTE: Some clinical agencies have dress
codes that are more restrictive than those listed below. In those cases, the
more strict code will apply.
Lack of discretion in
using/beepers in class, lab and clinical is considered a violation of
professional behavior. Cell phones are to be turned off. Non-emergency phone
calls are strictly prohibited.
Students in nursing and other health professions curricula
are held to standards of conduct that both differ from and exceed those
usually expected of university students. Consequently, nursing students are
required to demonstrate clinical competency, including reasonable skill and
safe practice and professional behavior and dress, in the care of patients and
to adhere to the standards of acceptable conduct outlined in the American
Nurses Association Code of Ethics, and the Florida Nurse Practice Act. Students
may be removed from the classroom, laboratory and/or clinical experiences at
any time in a course for unsafe or unprofessional behavior.
Clinical experiences are designed with
specific goals in mind. Students are expected to come to the clinical
experiences knowing what those goals are and having made appropriate
preparations to be able to fully participate in the experience. This includes
having done appropriate readings and any written work required by the course
in the UNF MSN nursing program is based on a particular sequence. Students need
to complete course work in the assigned sequence. All course work must be
completed within four years of being admitted into the program. To progress in
the MSN program:
Students are expected to use critical thinking skills to
gather information, use effective communication skills to convey ideas and
engage in professional writing using the standard rules for organization and
precision in presentation of content and for spelling, grammar, punctuation,
syntax, and reduction of bias in language use. The Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association (APA) (latest edition) is the required
style for all written work in the School of Nursing. The manual is sold in the
UNF bookstore and is a required text in all nursing courses.
The UNF Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) provides
students with a variety of services, including critiquing writing [ACE does not
provide assistance with APA]. ACE is located in Building2/ Room 2120. They may
be contacted at firstname.lastname@example.com or by phone at 904-620-2766.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
(2008). Essentials of baccalaureate education for professional nursing practice. Washington, DC: Author.
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