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Borden R.N., Mindy Lee

 
      **** SUPPLY LIST 2025-2026***

Wish List:

Classroom Printer Ink ( I make a lot of copies for my students)

Epson 822XL black and color

 

Supply List

 

1  pkg. Wide ruled paper

Composition  notebook  (this will be left in the classroom for cursive writing)

Playdough

1 Clorox-type wipes or baby wipes

2   large boxes of Kleenex

2  Rolls of paper towels VIVA PLEASE

1 Large box of  Sandwich, Quart or Gallon freezer bags  

Glue sticks

Roll of clear packing tape

Feminine products for our girls ( I keep an emergency drawer for our young ladies)

 

Health Science Theory

stethoscope (optional)

1 red folder with pockets

1 black folder with pockets

 

 
 Hello!
 
My name is Mindy and I am a Registered Nurse. 
 
I live on a small farm in the woods of Upshur County.  Born and raised in Nebraska.   
 
I graduated from Kilgore College School of Nursing in 1985. Those were the days of a white uniform, white pantyhose, white leather shoes, and a nursing cap.  Let's say old school.
 
 I have worked in the hospital, operating room, with developmentally delayed children and adults, in a private General Practice physician's office, Hospice for 16 years, and Good Shepherd's Healthy Hotline. I continue to nurse on the side by conducting health assessments for insurance agencies. I  enjoy my nursing career and am pleased to share my knowledge with your children.
 
I teach your children as I would teach a family or a patient.  Healthcare providers encounter every walk of life, and that is how I try to teach my students.  I have been told I am very blunt .  I use medical language in my class and I expect my students to pick up that vocabulary and use it as their years' progress.
 
 My goal is to enlighten your child who may already have an interest in healthcare and to provide interesting lessons to spark further interest in those who haven't chosen a pathway.
 
I will try to prepare the student for the healthcare market and adult life by developing a professional demeanor,  teamwork attitude, respect for others, and an increased ability to communicate effectively with all walks of life. 
 
Makeup WORK
Any missed work can be made up during each 3-week grading period. If the assignment is turned in late, they will receive partial credit if not an excused absence.  The student will be responsible for asking for their work.  Work not turned in will result in a zero.  We do use the zero system as a missing grade to help both the student, parents, and teachers know that the assignment is missing.
 
I do use Google Classroom for some of our assignments, and I will have a Remind to notify students with occasional reminders.   Codes for each class are as follows: 
 
 
 
GRADING
Testing 60 %  Daily grades 40% 
 
*The daily Cursive journal will count as a Test Grade and be graded periodically.  This consists of 5 words written in cursive daily and their signature.  Cursive is still a form of communication, and many cannot read cursive writing.  I require my students to learn how to read and write in cursive during the year.  I will also help your child establish a unique signature for legal documents.  Please encourage your child to use these skills.
 
* Medical Article of the Week with a cursive interpretation page: REQUIRED  This incorporates reading and writing cursive, and exposure to new ideas that are being presented to the medical professionals and the public. This is a daily grade and is due each week by Friday. The grade will be 100 if handed in on time.  
 
 
 
Conference Period:  5th
 
Class Schedule
 
1 & 2  Practicum Phlebotomy 
3 Principles of Health Science
4 Medical Theory
5  Lunch/Conference
6  Principles of Health Science
7  Medical Theory
8  Principles of Health Science
 
Class Rules:
Be respectful and polite
No crunching or gum
Be seated when the bell rings and make your journal entry
No cell phones or electronic devices other than their school-provided Chromebook
Be prepared for class, stay seated, and do not talk while I am teaching or others are presenting 
 
If a student violates the above rules, I will be speaking with their coach, band instructor, the student, or sponsor.  Parents will be notified of the violation if it cannot be handled with the above intervention.
 
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
 
Sincerely, 
 
Mindy Borden, RN
 
Name
Mindy Borden
Position
Teacher - High School
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Fall Semester
 

Professional relations and growth

 

Soft skills

 

Verbal and non-verbal communication

 

Leadership

 

Ethical and Legal Issues

 

Written communication

 

Hands on Assessments

 

Medical Mathematics


This class is based on research and outcomes

Practicum 
 
 
Health Science Career Cluster / Phlebotomy
 
Fall Semester 
 
 
Review communication skills, documentation, privacy laws, problem solving, healthcare system
 
Interpret data
 
Compile information
 
Homeostasis of the human body
 
Physiological functions pertaining primarily to blood and testing
 
Anatomy and physiology of the vascular system
 
 
 
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