Learning Resource Center

 

The Learning Resources Center (LRC) includes a Nursing Skills Lab and a Computer Lab.  The skills lab provides a simulated clinical setting, simulation equipment, videos, reference books and other reference materials to support teaching and learning about nursing skills.  Classes and independent practice are both scheduled in the skills lab.  The computer lab is equipped with computers, printers, a copier, a computer simulation of intravenous therapy, numerous computer programs and nursing computer assisted instruction (CAI).

 

Visit the LRC web page for information and details about the LRC.

http://www3.uakron.edu/nursing/Resources/lrc.htm

 

Guidelines for use of the Skills Lab

1.            Enter and Exit the Skills Lab from MGH Room 110 main entrance

2.            No eating or drinking in the Skills Lab.

3.            Students must sign up for Open Practice twenty-four (24) hours in advance to assure equipment and staff availability.

4.            Equipment malfunction, breakage or damage during practice must be reported immediately to the LRC staff.

5.            Willful damage of equipment will be reported to the Director of Nursing Education and the University Office of Disciplinary Action

6.            Students may borrow equipment for home practice, classroom presentations and off-campus projects.

1)      Students will need their Zip Card to borrow equipment for practice outside the LRC Skills Lab.

2)      Students must return borrowed equipment to the LRC personnel in the same condition as when loaned

3)      Students must report any malfunction or damage to equipment.

4)      Students must return borrowed equipment on the agreed upon date.

5)      Willful damage to equipment will lead to loss of LRC borrowing privileges.

6)      Students will pay the College of Nursing for the cost of repair or replacement of equipment damaged, destroyed, lost, or stolen.

7)      Grades and clearance for graduation will be withheld if items are not returned or payment is not made for replacement or repair.

8)      Last date to borrow equipment will be one week preceding final exams and returned by Monday of exam week.  Exceptions will be made in consultation with the LRC Coordinator.

7.            Students are responsible for cleaning up any area they use.

8.         Students are expected to use equipment and furniture properly.  (Do not sit on tables)

 

Guidelines for use of the Computer Lab

1.            Enter and Exit the Computer Lab from MGH Room 106.

2.            No eating or drinking.

3.            The LRC computer lab is to be used for Nursing-related coursework.

4.            Equipment malfunction, breakage or damage during use of the computer lab must be reported immediately to the LRC staff.

5.            Willful damage of equipment will be reported to the Director of Nursing Education and the University Office of Disciplinary Action.

6.            Students are responsible for helping maintain a quiet environment:  

1)            Keep voice volume low

2)            No cell phone use

3)            Pagers turned off

4)            No unauthorized people (children, spouse, friends).

7.            Copier use requires a Zip Card for access.

8.            Students may print one (1) copy of a document for Nursing Courses (8200).

1)            Second copies must be copied using the copier.

2)            Violators of the one copy rule will loose printing privileges.

3)            Course syllabi may not be printed from the LRC Computer lab.

 

9.            Do not save your work to or install programs on any of the hard drives.

1)            There is limited hard drive space available.

2)            The computers are checked periodically and unauthorized files, directories, and programs are routinely deleted. 

3)            Loading or installation of any software, programs, or games on the hard drive is prohibited. In addition, any alteration of system settings or configuration is prohibited.

10.        Students Data Storage.

1)            Use the University of Akron zip space to store data.  Directions for use of zip space can be found at

http://www.uakron.edu/its/learning/training/OnlineStorage.php.

2)            CD-RW drives are available on all of the computers.

(1)   Students may burn files.

(2)   Students are responsible for supplying their own CDs.

3)            A: drives are available on the computers.

(1)   Students may copy files using the A: drive.

(2)   Students are responsible for supplying their own disks.

(3)   Disks used must be in good condition, without bent metal, to avoid jamming in the A: drive.

11.        Students who do not comply with LRC guidelines for use of the Computer Lab will be asked to leave.

12.        Headphones are to be used to control noise and support a quiet environment.

13.        Students are responsible for cleaning up any area they use.

1)            This includes discarding scrap paper or printouts in proper recycling or trash receptacles.

14.        Log off when you are finished using the computer. 

1)            Failure to do so may result in someone else accessing your account without your knowledge.

2)            You are responsible for any violation of University policies that occur with your account, even when you did not perform the action.