Student Handbook 2017-18 (002) - University of Findlay · the requirements of Chapter 4723-5 ......
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Transcript of Student Handbook 2017-18 (002) - University of Findlay · the requirements of Chapter 4723-5 ......
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StudentNurseHandbook2017-18
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TableofContents
SectionIUniversityandProgramDescription
TheUniversityofFindlay................................................................3DepartmentofNursing...............................................................4-6
SectionIIAdmission,Progression,andGraduationRequirementsAdmission.................................................................................8-10Progression..............................................................................11-13Graduation.............................................................................15-17
SectionIIIMethodsofEvaluation......................................................17-20SectionIVClassroom,Clinical,Skillslaboratory...............................20-26SectionVStudentAffairs.................................................................27-30
UNIVERSITYANDPROGRAMDESCRIPTION
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MISSIONOFTHEUNIVERSITYOFFINDLAYThemissionofTheUniversityofFindlayistoequipourstudentsformeaningfullivesandproductivecareers.VISIONSTATEMENT:THEUFDISTINCTIONTheUniversityofFindlaywillbecomealeadingMidwesternuniversitycharacterizedbythefollowingthreewatchphrases:
HeartlandCommunityInauniversityfoundedontheprinciplesofpersonalfaith,civicmindednessandscholarlyachievement,wewilladvanceourcommitmenttothepersonalattentionessentialtothedevelopmentofourstudentsaswholepersons--knowledgeable,creative,ethicalandcompassionateleadersinaglobalenvironment.
DiversePerspectivesWewillachieveaproductivebalancebetweeninnovativeandtime-testedapproachesandprogramsinprofessionalpreparation,theliberalartsandthenaturalsciences.Wewillembraceprofessional,culturalandintellectualdiversitythatwilldistinguishourprogramsfromthoseofothercomprehensiveinstitutionsofhighereducation.Wewillmodelcivildiscourse.
TransformativeExperiencesWewillleverageourlocation,sizeandvaluestoprovideexperientiallearningforstudentsineveryprogramofstudy.PrinciplesThatGuideOurWorkThetrustees,faculty,andstaffofUFassertthat:
• TheUniversityofFindlayisgroundedinChristianfaith,welcomesallpeople,andrespectstherolesoffaithandreasoninreflectivestudy.
• Mergingthebestofeducationinprofessionalpreparation,theliberalarts,thenaturalsciences,andexperientiallearningistheidealpreparationfor21stcenturycareers.
• Weareallteachers.Teachingstudentsisourmostimportantresponsibility;everytrustee,professor,andstaffmembershouldcontributetoourstudents’learning.
• Togetherwithourstudents,wewillalwaysengageinacaring,honest,respectful,andreasonedexchangeofideas.• Ascolleagueswithourstudents,wewillbepreparedtoserveothersandtoparticipatefullyinadiverse,
environmentallyresponsible,globalsociety.
STATEMENTOFCOMPLIANCETheUniversityofFindlaymaintainscompliancewithapplicableFederalandStatestatutesrelatedtoprivateinstitutionsofhighereducationincludingtheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA),asamended;theStudentRighttoKnowAct,asamended;andtheSolomonAmendment.IncompliancewiththeCivilRightsActof1964and1991,TitleIXoftheEducationalAmendmentsof1972,Section504oftheRehabilitationActof1973andtheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990asamended,theUniversitydoesnotdiscriminateinitseducationalprogramsoradmissionsprocedures.ACCREDITATIONTheBachelorofScienceinNursingwasgrantedconditionalapprovalbyTheOhioBoardofNursingonNovember25,2013.ConditionalApprovalistheinitialapprovalstatusgrantedtoanewnursingeducationprogramthatmeetsandmaintainstherequirementsofChapter4723-5,OhioAdministrativeCode,andisnecessaryforimplementationoftheprogram.TheOhioDepartmentofHigherEducation(formerlyknownastheOhioBoardofRegents),grantedTheUniversityofFindlayauthorizationtoofferaBachelorofScienceinNursingonFebruary10,2014.
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TheHigherLearningCommissionapprovedrequesttooffertheBachelorofScienceinNursingAugust15,2014.TheOhioBoardofNursing17SouthHighSt.Suite400Columbus,OH43215-7410Phone614-466-3947Fax614-466-0388www.nursing.ohio.govTheOhioDepartmentofHigherEducation255SouthFrontSt.Columbus,OH43215Phone614-466-6000Fax614-466-5866www.OhioHigherEd.orgTheHigherLearningCommission230SouthLaSalleStreet,Suite7-500Chicago,IL60604-1413Phone312-263-0456Phone800-621-7440Fax312-263-7462www.ncahlc.org
PROGRAMDESCRIPTION
Thishandbookprovidesinformationaboutmajorpolicies,procedures,andguidelinesfortheDepartmentofNursing,BachelorofScienceinNursing(BSN)ProgramatTheUniversityofFindlay.ThehandbookwillbeavailableontheDepartmentofNursingwebsiteandNURS101.Inaddition,studentsshouldreadandreferenceTheUniversityofFindlay(UF)UndergraduateCatalog.DEPARTMENTOFNURSINGMISSIONSTATEMENT:Thenursingprogramiscommittedtopreparinggraduateswithacollaborative,innovative,andexperientialfocusinthepracticeofnursing,whileservingsocietyashealthcareleaders.DEPARTMENTOFNURSINGVISIONSTATEMENT:TheDepartmentofNursingisdedicatedtobeinganexceptionalbaccalaureate-nursingprogramwithemphasisonholistichealthcare,inter-professionalcollaborationandevidence-basedpractice.Graduatesandfacultyarepositionedtobecomeleaderstomeettheuniquehealthcareneedsofdiversepopulations.Goals/PurposeoftheDepartmentofNursing:TheNursingProgramspecificallyaims:
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1. Topreparepractitionerstopracticeprofessionalnursingbasedoninquiry,caringandstandardsofpractice.2. Tofunctionindependentlyandcollaborativelywithinthehealthcaresystemtodeliverevidencedbasednursing caretoindividuals,families,communitiesandpopulations.3. Toprovideafoundationforgraduatestudies. DEPARTMENTOFNURSINGGoals(GraduateOutcomes):TheBSNdegreepreparesthegraduateto:
§ Conductcomprehensiveandfocusedphysical,behavioral,psychological,spiritual,socioeconomic,andenvironmentalassessmentsofhealthandillnessparametersinpatients,usingdevelopmentallyandculturallyappropriateapproaches.
§ Implementholistic,patient-centeredcarethatreflectsanunderstandingofhumangrowthanddevelopment,ethics,pathophysiology,pharmacology,medicalmanagement,andnursingmanagementacrossthehealth-illnesscontinuum,acrossthelifespan,andinallhealthcaresettings.
§ Communicateeffectivelywithallmembersofthehealthcareteam,includingthepatientandpatient’ssupportnetwork.
§ Implementevidence-basednursinginterventionsasappropriateformanagingtheacuteandchroniccareofpatientsandpromotinghealthacrossthelifespan.
§ Demonstratesoundclinicaljudgmentandaccountabilityforpatientoutcomeswhendelegatingtoandsupervisingothermembersofthehealthcareteam.
§ Demonstratetheapplicationofpsychomotorskillsfortheefficient,safe,andcompassionatedeliveryofpatientcare.
§ Developanawarenessofpatientsaswellashealthcareprofessionals’valuesandhowthesebeliefsandvaluesimpacthealthcare.
PhilosophyoftheBSNprogramoftheDepartmentofNursingCollegeofHealthProfessionsTheUniversityofFindlayThecurriculumoftheBachelorofScienceinNursingdegreeincorporateslearningfromtheprinciplesofgeneraleducationincludingtheliberalartsandsupportingsciences,aswellasprofessionalnursingconcepts.Thenursinggraduatewillbejoiningascholarly,altruisticprofessionandbepreparedtocollaboratewiththepatient,membersofthehealthcareteam,andthehealthcareorganizationtopromotetheoptimalhealthofallpersons.Individuals,families,communitiesandpopulationsareuniqueanddeservingofrespectandautonomy,includingtherighttodiewithdignity.Individualsareanintegrationofthesixdomainsofthehumanexperiences,whichincludesphysical,emotional,intellectual,environmental,socio-culturalandspiritualcomponentsofthehumanbeing.Allhavetherighttoanoptimallevelofhealth.Nursingcanfacilitatethisprocessbyinteractingwithintheinternalandexternalenvironmentwhichaffectsthebehavior,well-beinganddevelopmentoftheindividual,family,communitiesandpopulation.Theinternalenvironmentconsistsofallinfluenceswithintheperson,includingphysiological,psychological,social,spiritualandculturalfactors.Theexternalenvironmentismadeupofallinfluencesoutsideoftheperson,includingstructural,aesthetic,ecological,technological,political,legalandeconomicvariables.Nursesassistthepatienttoadapttotheenvironmenttopromote,maintain,orrestorehealth.Healthisastateofwell-beingthatisculturallydefinedandvaluedwhilebeingpracticedonadailybasis.Individuals,families,communitiesandpopulationsareonahealthcontinuumwithvaryinglevelsofwell-beingrangingfromoptimalhealthtodeath.Thenurse,inavarietyofroles,recognizestheperson'sdefinitionofhealthandcollaborateswiththe
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personforadignifiedlifethroughhealthpromotion,diseaseprevention,illnesscare,healthrestoration,healthmaintenance,orapeacefuldeath.Buildingontheliberalarts,supportingsciences,andtheoriesandpracticesoftheprofession,nursingisascholarlydisciplinethathasitsowndistinctbodyofknowledge.Guidedbyaltruisticvaluesandspiritualprinciples,nursesusethenursingprocesstoaddresstheneedsofitsclients.Nursingpracticeisguidedbyevidencebasedstandards,creativeandcriticalthinkingapproachestoachievepositivehealthoutcomes.Thescienceandtheartofnursingisenhancedandmaintainedthroughacommitmenttolife-longlearning.Nursingeducationoccursinanenvironmentoftrust,mutualrespectandrecognitionoftheuniquenessofeachlearner.Throughtheuseofawidevarietyofteachingmodalities,thestudentachievesthelearningoutcomesoutlinedfortheprogram.Learnersassumeresponsibilityfortheirownlearningbyidentifyingtheirindividuallearninggoalsandevaluatingtheirprogresstowardthesetargets.Facultymembersarefacilitatorsintheprocessbymentoring,guiding,andeducatingstudentstowardsalifeofservice.Usingapproacheswhichenhancethestudents’abilitiesinthecognitive,psychomotorandaffectivedomainspreparethelearnerforasuccessfulprofessionalcareerinthenursingprofession.ConceptualFrameworkoftheBSNprogramoftheDepartmentofNursingCollegeofHealthProfessionsTheUniversityofFindlayStudentdevelopmentandexpertiseinthenursingprofessionbeginsduringthesecondsemesterofthesophomoreyearasthestudentassumestheroleofnoviceinthepracticeofthediscipline.Whileinclinicalexperiences,thestudentintegratestheprinciplesofgeneraleducation,naturalscienceandprofessionalnursingconceptstoenhancethecareofindividuals,families,communitiesorpopulations.Thenurseandpatientinteractionisinfluencedbylegal-ethicalprinciples,culturalvalues,andspiritualbeliefsastheycarryouttheroleofproviderofcare,designer/manager/coordinatorofcareormemberofthenursingprofession.Itisassumedgraduateswillpracticefromaholisticframeworkusingacaring,evidence-basedapproachtopractice.Asthestudentprogressesintheireducation,thequalityoftheircareandthescopeoftheirskillswillbroadenwithincreasingaccountabilityfortheiractions.Additionalinteractionswilloccurwithstudentscaringforpatientsacrossthehealth-illnesscontinuumandindifferingstagesoflifespandevelopment.Culturalvariationsandvaluedifferenceswillbeincorporatedintotheplanofcare.Inpreparingforgraduation,studentswillrecognizetheneedtocareforthemselvessotheyareabletocareforothers.Further,theyadoptaphilosophyofcontinuousprofessionaldevelopmentandbecomepreparedtoengageinscholarlyactivities.Accountabilityfortheirownnursingcareaswellasthecarethatisdelegatedisassumed.Thestudentbeginsthetransitiontoacompetentpractitionerintheprofessionofnursing.
DefinitionofTermsAdaptation-methodofchangeinstructure,function,formorbehaviortocreatebalancebetweenpersonandenvironment.Client-anindividual,family,group,communityorpopulationthatseekstheadviceorservicesofahealthcareprofessionalqualifiedtoprovideservice.(Patientmaybeusedinterchangeablyforthetermclient)Community-acollectionofpeopleinacommonlocationwithdiverseculturesandbeliefsthatareinterdependent,sharingsomeattributesintheirlivesandmeetsawidevarietyofneeds.Externalenvironment-clientsareinaconstantexchangeofmatter,energy(local,regional,andglobal)inordertoattainbalance.Influencesontheenvironmentincludecultural,social,biophysical,politicalandeconomic.
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Family(s)-networkofindividualswhoinfluenceeachother’slives.Thetrueessenceoffamilyisdefinedbytheclientandcantakemanyforms.Group(s)-Twoormoreinterconnectedindividualsworkingtogetherforacommonpurpose.Health-dynamicandholisticphenomenonwithbalancebetweenpersonandenvironmentthatisbestviewedonacontinuumwithnosinglepointdescribedaswellnessorillness.Holistic-recognizingthatcomprehensivecareencompassesphysical,mentalandspiritualaspectsoftheclient,withinterpretationthatthesumisgreaterthantheindividualparts.Individual-auniquepersonwithbasicneedsinfluencedbytheenvironment.Individualscomefromdiversebackgroundsandaremembersofalargernetworkthatinfluencesbeliefsandvalues.Independently-beingassertive,andassumingresponsibilityandaccountabilityforactions.Interdependently-functionasamemberofateamincollaborationtoreachacommongoalinthecareofclients.Internalenvironment-condition(s)thatexistwithinanindividualincludingphysical,psychologicalandspiritualcomponentsthatinteractwithoneanotherandtheexternalenvironment.Leader-Theprocessofgiving,analyzinginformation,inspiringpeopletoaccomplishestablishedgoals,andservingasamentor.Maintain-Interventionsandbehaviorsthatsupporttheindividual’slevelofwellness.Manager-Collaborate,communicateandcoordinatorofresourcesthroughplanning,organizinganddirectingtoaccomplishspecificobjectivesforclient(s)includinghealthcounselingandhealthteaching.MemberoftheProfession-progressesthroughchangefromabasicproviderofcaretoamoreadvancedproviderwithalevelofcomplexitythatincludesevidencebasedpracticeintherolesofproviderofcare,leader/managerofcareandmemberoftheprofession.AMemberoftheProfessionaldemonstratesprofessionalbehavior,whichincludesservingasamentorforothernurses.NursingClinicalJudgment-Integrationofknowledgefromhumanities,biological,socialandbehavioralsciencestoprovidehealthcarebasedonpreviousrelevanteducationandexperiences.Thiscognitiveprocessincludescreativity,problemsolving,anddecisionmakingtoprovidesafe,effective,competent,efficientcaretoclients.NursingProcess-Aninterpersonal,caring,continuoussequenceofphasesthatorganizetheactivitiesofnursingintoaneffectivedecisionmakingframeworkinordertomaximizeoptimalhealthofindividuals,families,communities,andpopulations.OptimalHealth-Theabilitytoadapttoillnessandtoreachthehighestleveloffunctioning.Populations-Thedemographicsandotherparticularsofapopulationbeingserved.Promote-Interventionsandbehaviorsthatincreasethelevelofwellness(optimalhealth).
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Providerofcare-Thenurseemploysclinicaljudgmentsbaseduponsystematicnursingassessmentanddevelopmentofaplanofcare,whichincludeshealthcounselingandhealthteachingtoenhanceoptimalhealth.Theproviderofcarecommunicatesplanofcarewiththepatient/clientandmembersofthehealthcareteam.Qualityoflife-asdefinedbytheindividual,asenseofpeace,tranquilityandsatisfactionwithcurrentstateofbalancebetweenpersonandenvironment.Research-asystematicprocessofinquiry,datacollectionorexperimentationaimedatthediscoveryandinterpretationoffacts,theoriesandpracticalapplicationstoenhanceexistingknowledgeandgeneratenewknowledge.Restore-Interventionsandbehaviorsthatreturnstheindividualtoformerlevelofhealth.
PROGRAMREQUIREMENTS
TheUniversityofFindlaybelievesthatcertainfunctionalabilitiesandperformancestandardsarenecessaryforthesafepracticeofprofessionalnursing.Theseinclude:
• “Astudentshallnothaveimpairmentoftheabilitytopracticeaccordingtoacceptableandprevailingstandardsofsafenursingcarebecauseofphysicalormentaldisability”(ORCRule4723-5-12(16)
• theabilitytosee,hear,touch,smellanddistinguishcolors;• theabilitytospeakandwritewithaccuracy,clarity,andefficiency;• manualdexterity(grossandfinemovements);• theabilitytolearn,thinkcritically,analyze,assess,solveproblems,andreachjudgments,and;• emotionalstabilityandtheabilitytoacceptresponsibilityandaccountability.
NOTICETOPROSPECTIVEORCURRENTNURSINGSTUDENTSYouareatriskifyouhavebeenconvictedofapriorfelonyand/ormisdemeanors.Youmaynotbeabletoparticipateinclinicaleducationexperiencesinacutecaresystemsorotherclinicalsites;thereforepreventingyoufromcompletingtheprogram.Acriminalrecordmayalsopreventyoufromtakingthelicensingexam(NCLEX)andobtainingalicensetopracticeprofessionalnursing.Theapplicationforlicensure(NCLEX)willaskyouifwithinthelastfiveyears,haveyoubeendiagnosedwithorhaveyoubeentreatedorhospitalizedforbipolardisorder,schizophrenia,paranoia,oranyotherpsychoticdisorder?Havingapsychiatricillnessisnotaviolationofthenursinglaw.ThebasisforBoardactionwouldbeanillnessthatimpairsone’sabilitytopracticesafenursing.
ADMISSION,PROGRESSION,ANDGRADUATIONREQUIREMENTSADMISSIONTOTHENURSINGMAJORStudentAdmissionADMISSIONTOTHEUNIVERSITYStudentsinterestedinpursuingtheBachelorofScienceinNursingdegreemustfirstapplytotheUniversityandbeacceptedintotheUniversityasastudentwiththeadmissionstatusofDirectAdmissionintotheNursingProgram,regularadmittoUF,ortransferadmittoUF.Advancedplacementand/orcreditmaynotbeearnedthroughplacementexaminationtowardnursingcoursecredit(i.e.,designatedNURScourses).
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DirectAdmissionintotheNursingProgram:StudentsmayapplytoTheUniversityofFindlayAdmissionsduringtheirsenioryearofhighschool.Highschoolseniorsmayreceivetheadmissionstatusof"directadmission"ifthefollowingcriteriaaremet:
1. ObtainaminimumcumulativeGPAof3.4inhighschool;2. Completeaminimumof3yearsofhighschoolmath,includingalgebra;3. Completeaminimumof3yearsofhighschoolscience,includingbiologyandchemistry;4. ObtainaminimumACTcompositescoreof23oracomparableSAT.5. Completionof:ApplicationforAdmission:DirectFreshmanAdmission
RegularAdmittotheUF:EntranceintoTheUniversityofFindlayrequiresanearneddiplomafromanaccreditedhighschoolinacollegepreparatorycourseofstudyoraGEDcertificate.ThefacultyrecommendsfourunitsofEnglish,threeunitsofmathematics,threeunitsofsocialstudies(includingoneinhistory),twounitsofscience,andtwounitsofforeignlanguage.Thefollowingcriteriaareusedasstandardsforfreshmanadmission:
• Highschoolgradesandclassrank;• AmericanCollegeTest(ACT)orScholasticAptitudeTest(SAT)scores;• AcademicLetterofRecommendation;• Otherindicatorsofacademicandpersonalsuccess(character,studyhabits,personality,etc.);• InternationalstudentsenteringTheUniversityofFindlay’sundergraduateprogrammustsubmitaTOEFLscoreofat
least500.InternationalstudentswhosemediumofinstructionwasinEnglishatthesecondaryand/orpost-secondarylevelsmayapplyforexemptionfromthisrequirement.
TransferAdmittotheUF:2017UFCatalogp.99Allfollowingcriteriaareconsideredasstandardsfortransferadmission:
• Completedadmissionapplication.• Atleasta2.0minimumcumulativegradepointaveragefromallpreviouspost-secondarygradesincourseswhich
arenotconsidereddevelopmentalinnature.AstudentunderacademicsuspensionordismissalfromanotherinstitutionwillnotbeadmittedtoTheUniversityofFindlayuntileligibletoreturntotheformerinstitution.
• Goodfinancialstandingatmostrecentlyattendedpost-secondaryinstitution.Goodfinancialstandinggenerallyimpliesthatthestudenthasnooutstandingbalanceathis/herpreviouspost-secondaryinstitution.
• Goodsocialstandingatmostrecentlyattendedpost-secondaryinstitution.Goodsocialstandinggenerallyimpliesthatthestudenthasnotbeensuspendedordismissedfromhis/herpreviouspost-secondaryinstitutionduetoanon-academicdisciplinaryaction.
• Otherindicatorsofacademic,personal,and/orprofessionalsuccess(highschoolgrades,classrank,etc.).• Transferstudentsmayberequiredtosubmitcoursesyllabiordescriptionsforevaluationbeforepreviouslyearned
creditsareconsideredfortransfer.CourseswillbeevaluatedbytheUniversity’sOfficeoftheRegistrar.Aminimumgradeof“C”(“C-”isnotacceptable)mustbeearnedinordertoreceivecreditfortransfercourses.
• Studentsapplyingtothepre-licensureprogramofnursingmaynottransfercoursesfromotherinstitutionstomeettherequirementsofnursingcourses.
UponadmissiontotheUniversity,studentsmaydeclarethemajorofnursingandschedulecoursestocompletethenursingprerequisites.AfteradmissiontoandenrollmentintheUniversity,studentswillneedtobeformallyadmittedtotheDepartmentofNursing(NursingMajor)totakethefirstclinicalnursingcoursewhichisscheduledforthespringsemesterofthesecondyearofthenursingcurriculum.Allstudents(includingtransferstudents)willbeconsideredforadmissionintothenursingmajorbytheDepartmentofNursingonacompetitivebasis.
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ThenursingprogramatTheUniversityofFindlayisatraditionalBachelorofScienceinNursing,four-yeardegreeprogram.Itisnotanacceleratedprogram.GraduatesareeligibletotaketheNCLEX-RNexam.AdvancedPlacementAdvancedPlacementintosupportcoursesorcomponentsoftheGeneralEducationCurriculumwillfollowUniversitypolicy.TransferstudentsmayseekcreditforgeneraleducationorsupportcoursesbyfollowingthepoliciesgoverningtransferofcreditwhicharefoundinTheUniversityofFindlay’sUndergraduateCatalog.2017UFUndergraduateCatalog(p.12)AdvancedPlacementExaminationsoftheCollegeEntranceExaminationBoardarenotrequiredforadmission,butitispossibletoreceiveadvancedstandingand/orcollegecreditbysubmittingtheresultsoftheAdvancedPlacementExamination.Creditand/orwaivermaybegivenforgradesofthreeorbetteruponevaluationbytheappropriatecollegedean.ReviewofMilitaryEducationandSkillsTrainingPolicyIfanapplicanthasexperienceinthearmedforcesoftheUnitedStates,orintheNationalGuardorinareservecomponent:1.Theapplicantmustmeetallthecriteriaintheadmissionspolicy.2.TheChairoftheDONandtheofficeoftheDeanoftheCollegeofHealthProfessionswillreviewtheapplicant’smilitaryeducationandskillstrainingfromthesubmittedofficialJointServicesTranscript.3.TheapplicantwillprovidecoursematerialorobjectivesasrequiredbythechairandtheofficeoftheDeanoftheCollegeofHealthProfessionsthataretobeconsideredforreviewand/oradvancedcredit.4.CreditwillbeawardedinareasthataresubstantiallyequivalentmilitaryeducationorskillstrainingthatmatchtheprogramcurriculumandfollowthenursingprogramandtheUniversity’spolicies.CRITERIAFORADMISSIONTOTHENURSINGMAJORAdmissiontotheDepartmentofNursingiscompetitivewithprioritygiventostudentsadmittedtoFindlaywiththestatusof“DirectAdmission.”Inaddition,TheUniversityofFindlaystudentsaregivenpriorityovertransferstudents.StudentswhomeetthefollowingcriteriawillbeconsideredforadmissiontotheDepartmentofNursing(DON)inthespringsemesterofthesecondyearofthenursingcurriculum:
1. Obtainagradeof“C”orhigherinCHEM111and111L,BIOL102,BIOL322andBIOL322L(orequivalenttransfercourses),HEPR150,NURS101,NURS200(“C-”isnotacceptable).ThesecoursesmustbetakenwithinthepreviousfiveacademicyearstobeconsideredforadmissionintotheDON.
2. ObtainacumulativeGPAof3.0orhigher(admissioniscompetitive).3. CompletionofApplicationforAdmissiontotheDepartmentofNursing.4. EvidenceofcurrentCPRcertificationforhealthcareprovidersfromanAmericanHeartAssociationcertification
program(RedCrosscertificationisnotacceptable).5. Criminalbackgroundcheck(appropriateresults).6. Documentationfromalicensedprimarycareproviderofarecentphysicalexam.FormisattheendoftheStudent
NurseHandbook.7. DocumentationofcurrentimmunizationsincludingTetanus/Diphtheria/pertussis(Tdap),measles/mumps/rubella
(MMR),Varicella(chickenpox-2vaccines),and/ortiterrequired,HepatitisBseries,titerrequired,MantouxTest,andPolio.
8. DrugTest(negativeresults).
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9. Ifastudenthasbeenadjudicatedbyaprobatecourtofbeingmentallyillormentallyincompetent,theymusthavebeenrestoredtocompetencypriortoadmission.
ProgressionFollowingAcceptancetotheDONAllstudentsmustmeetthefollowingcriteriatoprogresstothenextnursingcourseandcompletethenursingprogram.Allstudentsmustmaintainaminimumgradeof“C“inallnursingcourse(andaSatisfactoryevaluationintheclinicalportionofallclinicalnursingcoursestoreceiveapassinggrade(A,B,orC)inthecourse,studentsunsuccessful(C-,DorF)mustrepeatbothsections.Agradeof“C”insupportcoursesBIOL323and323L,PSYC208,BIOL365(Pathophysiology),BIOL200and200L)toprogressintheprogramofstudy.Agradeof“C-“isnotacceptable.CourseCompletionRequirementsThestudentmustcompletetheclinicalportionofthecourse“satisfactorily”inordertopassthecourseandprogresstothenextsemester.Inaddition,thestudentmustpassthefinalexamwithaminimumofa75%inordertopassthecourseafterofficialacceptancetothenursingmajor.Thestudentmustreceiveaminimumgradeof“C”inthecourseinordertoprogresstothenextcourse.ProgressionFacultywillentermidtermgradesforthosestudentswhohaveearnedlessthana“C”atthemidwaypointorarenotperformingsatisfactorilyintheclinicalexperiences.Students’havetheopportunitytocontactfacultymembersatanytimetolearnabouttheirperformanceinthecourse.Continuedprogressionisdeterminedbythefinalgradereceivedinthecourse.ProgramDismissalPolicy
ApplicationforAdmissionDepartmentofNursing,NursingMajor
StudentName___________________Date___________TypeofAdmissiontoUF: Yes NoAdvancedAccept ___ ___RegularAdmit ___ ___TransferAdmit ___ ___ GradeHEPR150 ___CHEM111 ___CHEM111L ___NURS101 ___BIOL102 ___BIOL322 ___BIOL322L ___NURS200 ___ DateReceived__________
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AstudentwillbedismissedfromTheUniversityofFindlay’sDepartmentofNursingifhe/shefailsmorethanonenursing(NURS)course:NURS101,200,201,210,299,300,301,304,307,400,401,403,404,406,and407.DismissalfromTheUniversityofFindlayDepartmentofNursingmayresultfromanyofthefollowing:-Apatternof“unsatisfactory”or“needsimprovement”intheclinicalsetting.-Achievingagradelessthan“C”inthedidactic(theory)portioninmorethanonenursingcourse.-Achievingan“unsatisfactory”gradeintheclinicalcomponentofmorethanonenursingclass.-FailuretoexhibitprofessionalbehaviorasdefinedbytheOhioBoardofNursingandtheANACodeofEthics.AstudenthastherighttoappealdismissalfromtheDepartmentofNursingasaresultoffailuretoprogressintheacademicorclinicalareasbyutilizingtheUniversity’sgradechallengeprocessasoutlinedintheundergraduatecatalog.StudentsareencouragedtoreviewtheStudentRightsandResponsibilitiesStatementfoundTheUniversityofFindlayCurrentCatalog(2017)pp.369-379.ProcedureforAppealingaGrade(GradeChallenge)Astudentwishingtoappealtheclassroomportionofthegradewill:
1. Discussthecourseworkandgradeearnedwiththeinstructorresponsibleforthecontent.2. Ifresolutionisnotachievedwiththeinstructor,thentheappealgoestotheCourseCoordinator.3. IfresolutionisnotachievedwiththeCourseCoordinator,thentheappealgoestothechairoftheDepartmentof
Nursing,whomaybringthemattertotheentirefaculty.4. Ifresolutionisnotachievedwiththechair,thenthestudentshouldfollowtheprocedureoutlinedforuniversity
wideappealsfoundintheUF(2017)UndergraduateCatalog,p.48.Astudentwishingtoappealtheclinicalportionofthegradewill:
1. Discusstheclinicalfailurewiththefacultymemberresponsiblefortheclinicalevaluation.2. Ifresolutionisnotachieved,thestudentmayappealtothecoursecoordinator.3. Ifresolutionisstillnotachieved,thenthestudentmayappealtothechairoftheDepartmentofNursingwhomay
bringtheissuetothefullnursingfaculty.4. IfresolutionisnotachievedwithintheDepartmentofNursingthenthestudentshouldfollowtheprocedure
outlinedforuniversitywideappealsfoundintheUFUndergraduateCatalog.TheUniversityofFindlayIX.PoliciesRegulatingExperientialLearning.UFCatalog2017,pp.375-376.
GradeChallenge Thefollowingprocedureisprovidedtostudentswhobelievetheyhavebeentreatedunfairlybyafacultymemberinthefinalgradegivenforthecourse.Thestudentmayinitiateconsiderationofthechallengedgradewiththefacultymemberwhogavethegrade.Thegradechallengemustoccurwithinfourweeksaftergradeswerepostedonthestudent’sacademicrecord.Iftheissueisn’tresolvedduringinformaldiscussionswiththefacultymember,thestudentmuststarttheApplicationforFormalInquiry.TheApplicationforFormalInquiryisavailableintheOfficeoftheRegistrarorontheUniversity’sOilernationwebsite(Keyword:Gradechallenge).StepOne:Thestudentandthefacultymemberwillprovideabriefsummaryoftheirdiscussion(s)regardingthestudent’srequestforachangeofgrade.ThefacultymemberwillsigntheApplicationforFormalInquirybeforethestudentcontinuestheprocessbymeetingwiththefacultymember’sdepartmentchair/programdirector.Note,thefacultymembermustsigntheApplicationforFormalInquirywithinfourweeksofwhengradeswerepostedtothestudent’s
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academicrecord.IfafacultymemberisunavailableatthetimeoftheappealastudentmaymovetoStepTwowithoutobtainingthefacultymember’ssignature.Thestudentmustprovidewrittendocumentation(e.g.,e-mail)showingthathe/sheattemptedtocontactthefacultymember.StepTwo:Ifthestudent’srequestisnotresolvedwiththefacultymember’sdepartmentchair/programdirector,thestudentandthefacultymember’sdepartmentchair/programdirectorwillprovideabriefsummaryoftheirdiscussion(s)regardingthestudent’srequestforachangeofgrade.Thefacultymember’sdepartmentchair/programdirectorwillsigntheApplicationforFormalInquirybeforethestudentcontinuestheprocessbymeetingwiththeassociatevicepresidentforacademicaffairsandinstitutionaleffectiveness.StepThree:Ifthestudent’srequestisnotresolvedwiththeassociatevicepresidentforacademicaffairsandinstitutionaleffectiveness,thestudentandtheassociatevicepresidentforacademicaffairsandinstitutionaleffectivenesswillprovideabriefsummaryoftheirdiscussion(s)regardingthestudent’srequestforachangeofgrade.TheassociatevicepresidentforacademicaffairsandinstitutionaleffectivenesswillsigntheApplicationforFormalInquirybeforethestudentsubmitstheApplicationforFormalInquirytotheOfficeoftheRegistrarforreviewbytheappropriateStudentAcademicStandardsCommittee.TheappropriatecollegedeanwillbenotifiedwhentheApplicationforFormalInquiryreachesStepThree.StepFour:TheApplicationforFormalInquirywillbereviewedbytheGraduate/UndergraduateStudentAcademicStandardsCommittee.ThefinalgradewillbedeterminedbytheCommitteewhichwillthenreportthegradetothestudent,thefacultymember,thestudent’sadviser,andthevicepresidentofacademicaffairsanddeanofthefaculty.Ifatanytimeduringsteps1-3allpartiesaresatisfiedwiththeoutcome,achangeofgradeformcanbefiledalongwiththeApplicationforFormalInquiryintheOfficeoftheRegistrar.TheOfficeoftheRegistrarwillprocessthechangeofgradeformandwillthenreportthegradetothestudent,thefacultymember,thestudent’sadviserandthevicepresidentofacademicaffairsanddeanofthefaculty.IftheUniversityrepresentativeisassociatedwithmultipleroleswithinthesesteps,thelowerofthetwostepswillbeconsideredcomplete.Facultyresponseisexpectedunlessthefacultymemberhaslefttheinstitution.PolicyonAppealingtheClinicalPortionofaGradeStudentswhoarerepresentingTheUniversityofFindlayinanyoff-campusexperiencearegovernedbythispolicy.Thismayincludeinternships,service-learningopportunities,clinical/fieldwork,studentteaching,observations,etc.StudentsofTheUniversityofFindlayareexpectedtoactinaprofessional,responsible,accountable,andhonestmanneratalltimesandshouldabidebytheCodeofEthicswhichregulateshis/herprofessionaswellasTheUniversityofFindlay’shonorcode.Inaddition,thestudentisexpectedtocompliantwithprogrampolicies,procedures,andstandardsandthoseoftheclinicaltrainingsite.Duringexperientiallearning,allstateandfederallawsandregulationsmustbefollowed.Ifthereisabreachinmaintainingtheseexpectations,thefollowinglevelofactionmayoccur.LevelOne:Averbalnoticewillbeusedtocallastudent’sattentiontonon-compliancewithprogrampolicies,procedures,and/orprogramstandardsaswellasthoseestablishedbythelearningsite.Theverbalnoticewillbedocumentedinthestudent’srecord.Ifthereisabreachinmaintainingexpectations,oneormoreofthefollowinglevelsofactionsmayoccurinanyorder.LevelTwoProbation:Aformal,writtendocumentwillbecomposedanddeliveredtoastudentregardingtheincidentofcontinuednon-compliancetotheissuepromptingaleveloneaction.Thestudentisconsideredtobeonprobationandwillbecloselymonitoredforacademicand/orprofessionalmisconduct.Thestudentshouldcloselyexaminehis/herbehaviorandfollowaprogram-prescribedresolutionplantocorrectthebehaviorand/oracademicperformance.
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LevelThreeSuspension:Suspensionwillresultintheterminationofastudent’sstatusandparticipationinprogram-relatedactivitiesforadefinedperiodoftimewithreinstatementpossible,providedallspecificconditionsforreinstatementweremet.ThestudenthastherighttodueprocessandisinvitedtoengageintheUniversityappealprocessasoutlinedin“ProcesstofollowedAfteranExperientialLearningEvent”providedbelow.LevelFourDismissal:Dismissalofastudentterminatesastudent’sstatusinaprogramandendsallparticipationinlearningactivities.Thestudentdoesnothavetheopportunityforreadmissiontotheprogram.ThestudenthastherighttodueprocessandisinvitedtoengageintheUniversityappealprocessasoutlinedin“ProcesstobefollowedAfteranExperientialLearningEvent”providedbelow.
ProcesstoBeFollowedAfteranExperientialLearningEvent
1. WhenalearningagencycontactsTheUniversityofFindlayprogramaboutastudent’sprogress,completewritteninformationwillbecollectedconcerningtheevent.
2. Thelearningcoordinatoroftheprogrammayvisitthesitetogatheradditionalinformation.3. Areviewofthesituationwilloccur.4. Adecisionabouttheeventwillbereachedbythefacultymember,adviser,andprogramdirectorand/or
departmentchair.Thestudentwillbenotifiedinwritingofthedecision.5. ThestudenthastherighttoappealthedecisiontotheExperientialEducationCommittee.Thiscommitteewillbe
convenedbythedeanofthecollegeinwhichthestudentisenrolled.Themembersofthecommitteeshallinclude:afacultyrepresentativeoftheCollegeofHealthProfessions,CollegeofEducation,andCollegeofBusinessaswellastwoat-largefacultymembers.Inaddition,thefacultymemberofthecourseinwhichthestudentisregistered,thestudent’sadviser,andtheprogramdirectorand/ordepartmentchairofthestudent’smajorwillattendthemeeting.Thecommitteewilllistentothestudent’sappealaswellasthefacultymember’scommentsandthenreachadecision.
6. Theprogramdirectorand/ordepartmentchairwillnotifythestudentoftheExperientialEducationCommittee’sdecision.
7. Thestudenthastherighttoappealthedecisiontothevicepresidentforacademicaffairs.UFCatalog2017,pp.375-376.
ADDITIONALINSTITUTIONALPROCESSESPERTAININGTOSTUDENTAPPEALS,CONCERNS,RIGHTS,ANDRESPONSIBILITESAppealsUFprocedureforappealsconcerningwithdrawalsforclassesandspecificgraduationrequirementsarereviewbytheStudentAcademicStandardsCommittee.Thiscommitteeischairedbytheregistrarandprocessesstudentappealsinacademicareas.Typicalappealsincludewaiveroftherequirementthatthelast30semesterhoursbetakenatFindlay,appealofspecificgraduationrequirementsinspecialcircumstances,andappealsconcerningwithdrawalsfromclasses.Appealsaretobesubmittedinwritingtotheregistrarwithaclearexplanationofwhatisbeingrequestedandreasonsfortherequestandmustincludeastatementfromthestudent’sfacultyadviserconcerningtheappeal.UFCatalog2017,p.50.StudentConcernsFormalwrittenstudentconcernsandcomplaintsshallbefiledwiththeOilerSuccessCenter.TheUniversityofFindlaywillmaintainalogoftheseconcernsandcomplaintsandtheirdisposition.Recordswillbelimitedtocomplaintsorconcernsmadeformallyinwriting,signedbythestudent,andaddressedtotheOilerSuccessCenter.UFCatalog(2017)p.54,andp.359.StudentRightsandResponsibilitiesStatement,UFCatalog(2017)pp.369-379.
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http://www.findlay.edu/offices/student/Documents/Student%20Rights%20and%20Responsibilities%20Statement.pdf
OfficialComplaint
AnofficialcomplaintasdefinedbytheDepartmentofNursingisacomplaintreported(CompletionoftheNursingEducationDissatisfactionForm)totheOhioBoardofNursing.
ReadmissionAnystudentwhohasexitedtheprogramafterentryintothenursingmajorforanyreasonmustpetitionthenursingfacultyforreadmission.Readmissionisnotguaranteed.TheapplicantmusthaveacumulativeGPAof2.5forreadmission.Readmissionisgranteddependentuponspaceavailability.AllprerequisitesforthemajorandrequirementsfortheUniversitymustalsobesatisfiedforreadmission.Are-entrystudentwhohasbeenawayfromFindlayformorethantwocalendaryearswillbesubjecttothegraduationrequirementsineffectatre-entry.GRADUATIONANDDEGREEREQUIREMENTS(ProgramCompletion)
1. Satisfactorycompleteeverynursingcoremajorrequirements;2. Achieveaminimumgradepointaverageof2.00;3. Completeofrequiredsupportcoursesandgeneraleducation(CORE+)identifiedinthenursingcurriculum;4. Allnursing,requiredsupportcoursesalettergradeof“C”orhigherisrequired;5. MeettheuniversityGPArequirementforgraduation
GraduatesoftheprogramareeligibletotaketheNationalCouncilLicensureExaminationforRegisteredNurses(NCLEX-RN)forlicensure.
Table1:DegreeRequirements(CORE+=GeneralEducation)TimePeriod
CurriculumComponent
CourseType
TimePeriod
CurriculumComponent
CourseType
e.g.,Year1FallSemester
Courses/Activities e.g.,Year1SpringSemester
Courses/Activities
HEPR150:IntroductiontoHealthProfessions
Major O3 CORE+
CHEM111and111L:BasicChemistry/Lecture&BasicChemistry/Lab
Support/C1 BIOL102:IntroductiontotheBiologicalSciences
Support/C1
ENGL106:CollegeWritingII:AcademicWritingandResearch
PSYC100:GeneralPsychology
Support/.C3
E1 CORE+ C2 CORE+ E2 CORE+ NURS101:Nursing
IssuesMajor
E3 CORE+ O1 CORE+Timeperiod Curriculumcomponent Course
TypeTimeperiod
Curriculumcomponent
CourseType
e.g.,Year2FallSemester Courses/Activities e.g.,Year
2 Courses/Activities
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SpringSemester
BIOL322and322L:HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyIHumanAnatomy&Physiology/Lab
Support BIOL323and323L:HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyIIHumanAnatomy&PhysiologyII/Lab
Support
MATH123:ElementaryStatistics
Support R3 CORE+
HEPR220:MedicalTerminology
Support NURS299:FoundationsofNursingPracticeU1
Major/U1ofCORE+
NURS200:NursingInformatics
Major NURS210InterculturalCare
Major
HEPR205:HumanNutrition
Support NURS201:IntroductiontoNursingResearch
Major
Timeperiod Curriculumcomponent CourseType
Timeperiod
Curriculumcomponent
CourseType
e.g.,Year3FallSemester Courses/Activities
e.g.,Year3SpringSemester
Courses/Activities
PSYC208:LifespanDevelopment
Support BIOL365:Pathophysiology
Support
BIOL200and200L:BasicMicrobiology
Support NURS301:NursingResearch
Major
NURS307:MedicalSurgicalNursingI
Major NURS300:MaternalChildNursing
Major
NURS304:PharmacologicalPrinciplesofNursingPractice
Major R2 CORE+
R1 CORE+Timeperiod Curriculumcomponent Course
TypeTimeperiod
Curriculumcomponent
CourseType
e.g.,Year4FallSemester Courses/Activities
e.g.,Year4SpringSemester
Courses/Activities
NURS400:Community/PopulationHealthNursing
Major NURS401:NursingSynthesis
Major
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NURS404:MedicalSurgicalNursingII
Major NURS403:NursingLeadershipandManagement
Major
NURS406:MentalHealthNursing
Major O2
CORE+
NURS407:CapstoneinNursing
Major
OtherRequirementsforGraduationAllothergraduationrequirementsshouldbereferencedintheUndergraduateCatalog,whichinclude:DeclarationofCandidacyforaDegree,tograduate,astudentmustdeclarehis/herintentiontograduateandshowtheapprovalofthefacultyadvisorbycompletinganapplicationforgraduationandturningitintotheOfficeoftheRegistrar.ThisapplicationisavailableintheOfficeoftheRegistrarandMUSTbereceivedsixmonthspriortotheexpectedgraduationdate.Itishighlyrecommended,however,thatthisapplicationbeturnedinpriortotheendofthesecondsemesterofthejunioryear.(Catalog,2017,pp.51-52)METHODSOFEVALUATIONThemethodsofevaluationaredescribedineverynursingcoursesyllabus.Thecriteriaforevaluationwillbereviewedatthebeginningofeachnursingcourse.Shouldthestudenthaveaquestionregardingevaluation,thestudentisencouragedtodiscusstheevaluationwiththeinstructor.Theclinicalinstructorwillevaluatethestudent’sperformanceusingtheClinicalEvaluation.Theformisavailabletothestudenttoread,addcommentsifdesired,sign,anddate.TheClinicalEvaluationformisthenplacedintothestudent’sfileattheendofeachsemester.Thefollowingmethodofevaluationappliestoallnursingcourses:
1. Thecombinationofexamscontributesatleast60%orgreaterofthefinalcoursegrade.2. Aminimumof75%(examsandwrittenworkcombined)isrequiredtopassallnursingcourses.3. Ifa75%examaverageisnotattained,amaximumgradeof“C-”willbeenteredasthefinalcoursegraderegardless
ofothercoursework.Amaximumgradeof“C-”willalsobeenteredasthecoursegradeifanunsatisfactoryclinicalevaluationisreceived,regardlessofothercoursework.IfthecourseworkgradeislessthanC-thatwillbethefinalgradeentered.Unitexaminationswillbeofequalweightedvalueandtogethercompriseatleast60%ofthecoursegrade.Notallquestionsonexaminationswillbeofequalvaluenorwillallexamsbeofequalnumberoftestquestions.Allexamswillbeofequalweightinregardstothefinalgrade.Acomprehensivefinalwillbegivenineachnursingcourse.
4. Studentmustpassthefinalexamwithaminimumofa75%inordertopassthecourseafterofficialacceptancetothenursingmajor.
Examinationsnotcompletedatthescheduledtimesmayonlybemadeupinjustifiedemergenciesafterpriorclearancefromthefacultymemberresponsiblefortheexamination.Studentswhodonottaketheexaminationontheassigneddaymayreceiveanalternateformoftheexaminationformake-up,atthediscretionofthefacultymember.
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Whenaninstructorreviewsanexamination,he/shemaydecidethataquestionhasnotbeenansweredcorrectlybyasufficientnumberofstudents.Theinstructormaychoosetoacceptanadditionaloptionasthecorrectchoice,therebyhavingmorethanonecorrectanswer.Anotheroptionfortheinstructoristoeliminatethetestitemfromtheexaminationandthus,reducethetotalpointspossibleonthetest.Ifaquestioniseliminatedfromthetest,thestudentswillhavetheirscorescalculatedbydividingthenumberofcorrectresponsesbythereducednumberofquestions.Throughoutthesemester,unannouncedquizzesmaybegivenatthediscretionoftheteachingteam.Quizscoreswillbeaddedtothepointtotalfortestingandexams.Allassignmentsmustbecompletedinordertoreceiveagradeforthecourse.FailuretocompleteassignmentswillresultinthestudentreceivingaZeroforallincompleteassignments.Thestudentisexpectedtocompleteallassignmentsbytheduedateestablishedbytheteachingteam.Pointswillbedeductedfromthetotalscoreforeachcalendardayanassignmentislate(includingweekendsandholidays).Writtenworkistobesubmittedviathemethoddesignatedbytheteachingteam.Errors(inspelling,punctuation,grammar,style,usage,etc.)detractfromthestudentmessage,andfromthestudent’scredibilityasaprofessionalcommunicator.Pleaseproofreadyourworkcarefully.Allassignmentsaretobestapled,wordprocessed,andprintedonaprinter.Handwrittenassignmentsarenotacceptedunlessspecified.WrittenassignmentsaretofollowAmericanPsychologicalAssociation(APA)formatoutlinedinthePublicationManual,2010.Careplansareanindicationofthestudent’sabilitytocriticallyanalyzepatient/clientsituationsandusethenursingprocessindesignofcare.Intheeventthestudentearnsagradelessthan75%onthenursingcaremap,inordertobesuccessfulinthecourse,he/shemustremediateandresubmitthenursingcareplan.Thefollowingcriteriaapplytocareplanremediation:
1. Thestudentmustinitiatecontactwiththefacultymemberwithinoneweekofreceivingthegradednursingcareplan.
2. Aremediationsessionwiththefacultymemberisrequiredpriortoresubmittingtheworkandshouldbeheldwithintwoweeksofreceivingtheoriginalgradedcareplan.
3. Thefacultymemberwilldetermineifthecareplantoberesubmittedqualifiesasarevisionoftheoriginaloranewcareplaninrequired(basedonanewpatientoracasestudy).
4. Therevisedcareplanmustbeturnedinnolaterthanoneweekaftertheremediationsession.Thegradeearnedontheresubmittednursingcareplanwillreplacetheoriginalnursingcareplangrade.Amaximumof78%maybeobtainedfollowingremediation.Insummary,successfulcompletionofanursingcourserequires:
1. Acumulativeaverageof75%orbetteroncourseunitexams.2. Passthefinalexamwithaminimumof75%afterofficialacceptanceinthenursingmajor.3. Agradeof75%orbetteronthenursingcareplans.4. Thestudentmustobtainacumulativecourseunitaverageof75%.5. Patternofsatisfactoryclinicalevaluationsthroughoutthecourse.6. Attendanceatalllearningopportunitiesexceptinjustifiedemergencies.7. Satisfactorycompletionofnursinglaboratoryassignments.8. Completionofallassignments.
ACADEMICPERFORMANCECOURSEEVALUATIONBYFACULTYFacultywillentermidtermgradesforthosestudentswhoareearninglessthana“C”atthemidwaypointofacoursetobegradedusingalettergradeand/ornotperformingsatisfactorilyintheclinicalcomponentofthecourse.Theclinical
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componentwillbegradedsatisfactory/unsatisfactory(e.g.,clinicalexperiences).Regularclinicalevaluationswillbecompletedeachweekoutliningthestudent’sperformanceduringthispatientencounter.Inaddition,students’havetheopportunitytocontactfacultymembersatanytimetolearnabouttheirperformanceinthecourse.STUDENTPROGRAMEVALUATIONAdvisorStudentsenrolledintheNursingProgramareassignedamemberoftheNursingfacultyasanacademicadvisor.Studentsarerequiredtomeetwiththeacademicadvisoreachsemestertodiscusscourseselectionsandaddressconcerns.Thestudentismadeawareateachmeetingwiththeacademicadvisoroftheirprogresstowarddegreecompletion.Theacademicadvisorwillreviewwiththestudenthis/herprogressionthroughthecurriculum,courserequirements,alongwithprerequisitesandco-requisites.Thestudentisresponsibleforknowingprogramrequirementsandmakinganappointmentforaconferencewiththeiradvisorpriortoregistration.Tograduate,astudentmustdeclarehis/herintentiontograduateandshowtheapprovalofthefacultyadvisorbycompletinganapplicationforgraduationandturningitintotheOfficeoftheRegistrar.ThisapplicationisavailableintheOfficeoftheRegistrarandMUSTbereceivedsixmonthspriortotheexpectedgraduationdate.Itishighlyrecommended,however,thatthisapplicationbeturnedinpriortotheendofthesecondsemesterofthejunioryear.AcademicPerformanceAcademicperformancewillbeevaluatedatmidterm,endofsemester,andattimeswhenspecialneedspresent.TheacademicstandardsofTheUniversityofFindlayareexpressedintermsofgradesthatareworthpoints.Eachsemesterhourofcreditforeachlettergradecarriesthenumberofqualitypointsindicated:“A”‑excellent,4points;“A-”-slightlylessthanexcellent,3.67points;“B+”-slightlymorethangood,3.33points;“B”‑good,3points;“B-”-slightlylessthangood,2.67points;“C+”-slightlymorethanadequate,2.33points;“C”-adequate,2points;“C-”-slightlylessthanadequate,1.67points;“D+”-slightlyabovepoor,1.33points;“D”‑poor,1point;“D-”-slightlyabovefailing,.67points;“F”‑failure,0points.Othersymbolsrecordedontheacademicrecordareasfollows:“X”‑incomplete;“W”‑withdrawal;“S”‑satisfactory(“C”orbetter);“P”-pass(“C”orbetter);“U”‑unsatisfactory(“C-”orpoorer);“EC”‑extendedcourse;“NR”‑nogradereceived;“NC”-nocredit,doesnotaffecttheGPA.Thegradesof“S,”“P,”and“U”areusedinselectedcourses.DONGradingScale/Distribution:
Grade Points GradingScaleA 4.00 93-100A- 3.67 90-92B+ 3.33 87-89B 3.00 84-86B- 2.67 81-83C+ 2.33 78-80C 2.00 75-77C- 1.67 72-74D+ 1.33 69-71D 1.00 65-68D- 0.67 62-64F 0.00 below62U 0.00
BehaviorExpectations/StudentConductStudentsoftheDepartmentofNursingareexpectedtodemonstrateprofessionalismatalltimes.Astudentwhofailstomanifestprofessionalismand/orhonestymaybeaskedtoleavethenursingprogram.
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DEPARTMENTOFNURSINGPOLICYRELATEDTOSTUDENTCONDUCTINTHECLINICALENVIRONMENT&PROVIDESAFENURSINGCARE.TheUniversityofFindlay’sDepartmentofNursingPolicyofstudentconductwhileprovidingnursingcareasdefinedbyOHIOBOARDOFNURSINGADMINISTRATIVENURSINGCODE(Rule4723-5-12).*******SectionCrevisedandeffectiveFeb.1,20141.Astudentshall,inanaccurateandtimelymanner,reportanddocumentnursingassessmentsorobservations,thecareprovidedbythestudentforthepatient,andthepatient’sresponsetothatcare.2.Astudentshallaccuratelyandtimelymanner,reporttotheappropriatepractitionererrorsinordeviationsfromthecurrentvalidorder.3.Astudentshallnotfalsifyanypatientrecordoranyotherdocumentpreparedorutilizedinthecourseof,orinconjunctionwith,nursingpractice.Thisincludes,butnotlimitedto,casemanagementdocumentsorreports,ortimerecords,orreports,andotherdocumentsrelatedtobillingfornursingservices.4.Astudentshallimplementmeasurestopromoteasafeenvironmentforeachpatient.5.Astudentshalldelineate,establish,andmaintainprofessionalboundarieswitheachpatient.6.Atalltimeswhenastudentisprovidingdirectnursingcaretoapatientthestudentshall: a.Provideprivacyduringexaminationortreatmentandinthecareofpersonalorbodilyneeds;and b.Treateachpatientwithcourtesy,respect,andwithfullrecognitionofdignityandindividuality.7.Astudentshallpracticewithintheappropriatescopeofpracticeassetforthindivision(B)ofsection 4723.01anddivision(B)(20)ofsection4723.28oftheRevisedCodeforaregisterednurse,anddivision(F)ofsection4723.01anddivision(B)(21)ofsection4723.28oftheRevisedCodeforapracticalnurse;8.AstudentshalluseuniversalandstandardprecautionsestablishedbyChapter4723-20oftheAdministrativeCode;9.Astudentshallnot: a.Engageinbehaviorthatcausesormaycausephysical,verbal,mental,or emotionalabusetoapatient; b.Engageinbehaviortowardapatientthatmayreasonablybeinterpretedasphysical,verbal,mental,or emotionalabuse.10.AStudentshallnotmisappropriateapatient’spropertyor: a.Engageinbehaviortoseekorobtainpersonalgainatthepatient’sexpense; b.Engageinbehaviorthatmayreasonablybeinterpretedasbehaviortoseekorobtainpersonalgainatthe patient’sexpense; c.Engageinbehaviorthatconstitutesinappropriateinvolvementinthepatient’spersonalrelationships;or d.Engageinbehaviorthatmayreasonablybeinterpretedasinappropriateinvolvementinthepatient’spersonal relationships.Forthepurposeofthisparagraph,theclientisalwayspresumedincapableofgivingfree,full,orinformedconsenttothebehaviorsbythestudentsetforthinthisparagraph.11.Astudentshallnot: a.Engageinsexualconductwithapatient; b.Engageinconductinthecourseofpracticethatmayreasonablybeinterpretedassexual; c.Engageinanyverbalbehaviorthatisseductiveorsexuallydemeaningtoapatient; d.Engageinverbalbehaviorthatmayreasonablybeinterpretedasseductive ordemeaningtoapatient.
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Forthepurposeofthisparagraph,thepatientisalwayspresumedincapableofgivingfree,full,orinformedconsenttothebehaviorsbythestudentsetforthinthisparagraph.12.Astudentshallnot,regardlessofwhetherthecontactorverbalbehaviorisconsensual,engagewithapatientotherthanthespouseofthestudentinanyofthefollowing: a.Sexualcontact,asdefinedinsection2907.01oftheRevisedCode; b.Verbalbehaviorthatissexuallydemeaningtothepatientormaybereasonablyinterpretedbythepatientas sexuallydemeaning.13.Astudentshallnotself-administerorotherwisetakeintothebodyanydangerousdrug,asdefinedinsection4729.01oftheRevisedCode,inanywaynotinaccordancewithalegal,validprescriptionissuedforthestudent,orself-administerorotherwisetakeintothebodyanddrugthatisascheduleIcontrolledsubstance.14.Astudentshallnothabituallyorexcessivelyusecontrolledsubstances,otherhabit-formingdrugs,oralcoholorother chemicalsubstances.15.Astudentshallnothaveimpairmentoftheabilitytopracticeaccordingtoacceptableandprevailingstandardsofsafe nursingcarebecauseoftheuseofdrugs,alcohol,orotherchemicalsubstancesthatimpairtheabilitytopractice.16.Astudentshallnothaveimpairmentoftheabilitytopracticeaccordingtoacceptableandprevailingstandardsofsafe nursingcarebecauseofaphysicalormentaldisability.17.Astudentshallnotassaultorcauseharmtoapatientordepriveapatientofthemeanstosummonassistance.18.Astudentshallnotmisappropriateorattempttomisappropriatemoneyoranythingofvaluebyintentional misrepresentationormaterialdeceptioninthecourseofpractice.19.Astudentshallnothavebeenadjudicatedbyaprobatecourtofbeingmentallyillormentallyincompetent,unlessrestoredtocompetencybythecourt.20.Astudentshallnotaidandabetapersoninthatperson’spracticeofnursingwithoutalicense,practiceasadialysis technicianwithoutacertificateissuedbytheboard,oradministrationofmedicationsasamedicationaide withoutacertificateissuedbytheboard.21.Astudentshallnotprescribeanydrugordevicetoperformorinduceanabortion,orotherwiseperformorinducean abortion.22.Astudentshallnotassistsuicideasdefinedinsection3795.01oftheRevisedCode.23.Astudentshallnotsubmitorcausetobesubmittedanyfalse,misleadingordeceptivestatements,information,or documenttothenursingprogram,itsadministrators,faculty,teachingassistants,preceptors,ortotheboard.24.Astudentshallmaintaintheconfidentialityofpatientinformation.Thestudentshallcommunicatepatient informationwithothermembersofthehealthcareteamforhealthcarepurposesonly,shallaccesspatient informationonlyforpurposesofpatientcareorforotherwisefulfillingthestudent’sassignedclinical responsibilities,andshallnotdisseminatepatientinformationforpurposesotherthanpatientcareorfor otherwisefulfillingthestudent’sassignedclinicalresponsibilitiesthroughsocialmedia,texting,emailingorany otherformofcommunication.25.Tothemaximumextentfeasible,identifiablepatienthealthcareinformationshallnotbedisclosedbyastudent unlessthepatienthasconsentedtothedisclosureofidentifiablepatienthealthcareinformation.Astudent shallreportindividuallyidentifiablepatientinformationwithoutwrittenconsentinlimitedcircumstancesonlyand inaccordancewithanauthorizedlaw,rule,orotherrecognizedlegalauthority.26.Forpurposesofparagraphs(C)(5),(C)(6),(C)(9),(C)(10),(C)(11),and(C)(12),ofthisrule,astudentshallnotusesocial media,texting,emailing,orotherformsofcommunicationwith,oraboutthepatient,fornon-healthcare purposesotherthanfulfillingthestudent’sassignedclinicalresponsibilities.Effective02/01/2014TheOhioBoardofNursingwebsite:www.nursing.ohio.gov
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CODEFORNURSESTheANAHouseofDelegatesapprovedthesenineprovisionsofthenewCodeofEthicsforNursesatitsJune30,2001meetinginWashington,DC.InJuly,2001,theCongressofNursingPracticeandEconomicsvotedtoacceptthenewlanguageoftheinterpretivestatementsresultinginafullyapprovedrevisedCodeofEthicsforNurseswithInterpretiveStatements.
1. Thenurse,inallprofessionalrelationships,practiceswithcompassionandrespectfortheinherentdignity,worthanduniquenessofeveryindividual,unrestrictedbyconsiderationsofsocialoreconomicstatus,personalattributes,orthenatureofhealthproblems.
2. Thenurse'sprimarycommitmentistothepatient,whetheranindividual,family,group,orcommunity.3. Thenursepromotes,advocatesfor,andstrivestoprotectthehealth,safety,andrightsofthepatient.4. Thenurseisresponsibleandaccountableforindividualnursingpracticeanddeterminestheappropriatedelegation
oftasksconsistentwiththenurse'sobligationtoprovideoptimumpatientcare.5. Thenurseowesthesamedutiestoselfastoothers,includingtheresponsibilitytopreserveintegrityandsafety,to
maintaincompetence,andtocontinuepersonalandprofessionalgrowth.6. Thenurseparticipatesinestablishing,maintaining,andimprovinghealthcareenvironmentsandconditionsof
employmentconducivetotheprovisionofqualityhealthcareandconsistentwiththevaluesoftheprofessionthroughindividualandcollectiveaction.
7. Thenurseparticipatesintheadvancementoftheprofessionthroughcontributionstopractice,education,administration,andknowledgedevelopment.
8. Thenursecollaborateswithotherhealthprofessionalsandthepublicinpromotingcommunity,national,andinternationaleffortstomeethealthneeds.
9. Theprofessionofnursing,asrepresentedbyassociationsandtheirmembers,isresponsibleforarticulatingnursingvalues,formaintainingtheintegrityoftheprofessionanditspractice,andforshapingsocialpolicy.
AmericanNursesAssociation,CodeofEthicsforNurseswithInterpretiveStatements,©2001byAmericanNursesAssociation.ReprintedwithPermission.Allrightsreserved.UNSAFEPRACTICE
o Anactorbehaviorofthetype,whichviolatestheOhioNursingPracticeAct.o Anactorbehavior,whichviolatesTheEssentialsofBaccalaureateEducationForProfessionalNursingPractice.o Anyactorbehaviorwhichplacesinjeopardyorhasthepotentialtothreatenthephysical,mental,emotional,or
environmentalsafetyoftheclient,afacultymember,anotherstudent,oranyotherpersonwithinthesettingsofclassroom,clinicalorlaboratoryexperiences.
o Anyact,knowledgeorpracticeforwhichthestudentisnotauthorized,notorientedortrainedforthebehavior,orwherethebehavioriscarriedoutwithoutappropriateassistanceorsupervision.
o Violationofconfidentialityofclientand/oragencyinformation.o Notadministeringmedications,treatments,andcareresponsiblyaccordingtoguidelinesprovidedbytheNursing
Programandagency.
ClassroomTestingDuringtesting,nocellphonesorotherelectronicdevicesareallowed.Abasiccalculatorwillbeallowedforuseduringtesting.
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AttendanceTheDepartmentofNursingexpectsstudentstoattendallclassroomand/orclinical(laboratory,observations,skillscompetency,andagencyclinical)experiencesinordertosuccessfullycompletenursingcourses.Absencescannegativelyimpactthefinalgradeinanursingcourse.CreditHourItistheexpectationstudentswillneedtocompleteaminimumof2250minutes(37.5hours)ofworkforeachsemesterhourearned.Theworkexpectationmaybesatisfiedwithbothin-classandout-of-classtime.SocialMediaPolicy-Asguestswithinaclinicalagency,TheUniversityofFindlaystudentswillabidebythepoliciesandproceduresofsaidagencywithregardstoallelectronicdevices.Theusageofsocialmediawithinthepatientcareareaoftheclinicalsettingwillnotbetoleratedperthepolicyandprotocolsoftheclinicalagencies.Usageofcameraphonesorpersonalcellphonesinthepatientcareareasmayresultinremovalfromtheclinicalsettingwithpossiblefailureoftheclass.
CLINICALEXPERIENCESStudentIncidentorInjuryProvidingnursingcaretotheclientwithaninfectiousdiseasetodayremainsoneofthegreatestchallengesandconcernsofthenursingprofession.Thesediseasespresentlyinclude,butarenotlimitedto,humanimmunodeficiencyvirus(HIV),hepatitisB(HVB),methicillinresistantStaphylococcusaureusandtuberculosis(TB).TheDepartmentofNursingsharesintheconcernforthesafetyofthestudentandpatient.Nursingfacultymemberswillassistthestudentincaringforthephysicalandpsychosocialneedsofthepatient,regardlessofsex,religion,age,ethnicbackground,financialsituation,andphysical/emotionalcondition.Thestudentisencouragedatanytimetoaddressquestionsandconcernswiththenursingfacultywhencaringforanyclient,includingcareforthepatientwithapossibleinfectiousdisease.TheDepartmentofNursinggivesyearlyinstructiontoeachstudentinstandardprecautionsaccordingtorecommendationsfromtheCentersforDiseaseControl.Inadditionstudentsaremadeawareduringorientationtotheclinicalenvironmenttofollowstandardprecautionswhencaringforothers.Intheeventthatastudentshouldbeexposedtobodyfluids,potentiallyinfectiousmaterial,orbeinvolvedinotherincidentsduringaclinicalsession,thestudentshouldfollowthemostcurrentprotocolrecommendedbytheagencyinwhichtheincidentoccurs.Allincidentsorinjuriesmustbereportedtotheclinicalinstructorimmediately.Theinstructorwillassistthestudentinidentifyingappropriatetreatmentandneedforreferral.Examplesofincidentsorinjurieswouldincludefalls,needlesticks,backstrain,andmotorvehicleaccidents.Studentsmayberequiredtoshowproofofhealthorcarinsurancecoverage.Anycostsincurredfromanincidentorinjurythatoccursduringclinicalexperiences,includingtesting,diagnosis,andtreatmentofanyinfectiousand/orcommunicablediseases,willbepaidbythestudentorhis/herinsurancecarrier.InclementWeather
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Thedecisiontopostponeorcancelaclinicalexperienceduetoinclementweatherwillbemadebythecoursecoordinator.AllclinicalexperiencesaretobeconsideredcanceledintheeventtheentireUniversitycloses.Intheeventofcriticalormultipleclinicalcancellations,make-uplearningopportunitieswillbeplannedbythecoursecoordinator.StudentIllnessIfstudentsareillandunabletoattendclass,laboratoryorclinicalexperiences,theyshouldcontacttheirfacultymemberpriortothelearningopportunity.Anymajorchangesinhealthstatusmustbereportedtoyouradvisorandclinicalinstructorandmayrequirehavinganotherphysicalexaminationorwrittenconsentfromahealthcareprovidertocontinuetheprogramandclinicalexperience.Ifastudentbecomesillduringclass,thestudentneedstomaketheinstructoraware.ThefacultymemberwillexplainthestudenthastheoptiontouseCosianoHealthCenter.CosianoHealthCenterservicesareavailabletoallstudentsonTheUniversityofFindlay’scampus.Afreewalk-inclinicforstudents,facultyandstaff.Noappointmentisneededtoseeanurse.Physicianhoursarebyappointment.Illnessattheclinicalsite.Thestudentmustnotifytheclinicalinstructorifhe/shebecomesillduringtheclinicalexperience.Itisthestudent’soptiontoreturntocampusanduseCosianoHealthCenterorseekothermedicaltreatmentathisorherownexpense.ClinicalMakeupTenpercentoftheclinicalexperiencecanbemissedforillnessoremergency.Additionalabsencemayresultinafailinggradefortheclinicalportionofthecourseandtheentirecoursewillneedtoberepeated.Thestudentwillberequiredamake-upformissedclinicalexperience.Theclinicalinstructorafterconsultationwiththecoursecoordinatorwillassigntheclinicalmakeuprequirement.Clinicalmakeupcouldbeoneofthefollowing;timeincampuslab,casestudy,researchpaper,assignedexperiencewithahighfidelitymanikinorclinicalexperience.THEGRADEOFINCOMPLETE–UFCatalog2017,p.47.Agradeof“X,”initiatedbythestudent,willbeapprovedonlywhendocumentedcircumstancesbeyondastudent’scontrol(suchasseriousillnessorfamilyemergency)havepreventedthestudentfromcompletingthecoursework.Inabilitytogetworkinontimewillnotconstituteareasonforthegradeof“X.”Astudentmustcompletethecourseworkwithin10weeks(orashortertimeperiodbasedonthediscretionoftheinstructor)immediatelyfollowingtheendofthecoursesessioninwhichthe“X”wasgiven.Thetimelimitmaybeextended,uptooneyearfollowingtheendofthecoursesessioninwhichthe“X”wasgiven,atthediscretionoftheinstructorandthedean.Ifastudentdoesnotcompletetherequiredcourseworkwithintheprescribedtimeperiod,the“X”gradewillautomaticallyconverttoan“F.”CourseandClinicalExpectations:
1. Studentsareexpectedtoperformallpreviouslylearnedskillssatisfactorilyandtoapplyknowledgefrompreviouscoursestocareoftheclientintheclinicalsettings.
2. Studentsarerequiredtofollowagencypoliciesandproceduresandtoseekfacultyguidanceasquestionsarise.
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3. Studentsareenrolledinaprofessionalprogramandareresponsibleandaccountableforsafeclinicalperformance,whichincludesconfidentialityofpatient/clientandagencyinformation.
4. Satisfactoryclinical/labperformanceisrequiredforthestudenttopassthecourse.5. Thestudentwillberequiredtomake-upasdeterminedbytheinstructorallunsatisfactory
labs.6. Thefacultywilldeterminewhetherastudent’sclinicalconductandactionsareappropriateto
thewelfareoftheclient.Shoulditbedeterminedthatastudent’sconductinclinicalhasbeenobservedtobedetrimentaltohealthandsafetyoftheclientorothersinthesetting,thefacultymaydismissthestudentfromtheclinical.
7. AnunsatisfactoryclinicaldaymayresultinclinicalfailureofthecoursewithagradeofF.Astudentmayreceiveanunsatisfactoryclinicaldayduetolackofprofessionalbehaviorsandcommunicationwithclient,staff,colleagues,and/orfaculty.Ifthestudentreceivestwounsatisfactoryclinicaldaysoranoverallunsatisfactoryclinicalevaluationofwrittenwork,clientcare,orprofessionalconduct,thestudentmayreceiveaclinicalfailureandacoursegradeofFforthesemesterregardlessofthedidacticgrade.
8. Oneunsatisfactoryclinicaldayduetounsafetopotentiallyunsafeaction(s),whichincludesconfidentialityofallpatient/clientandagencyinformationmayresultinclinicalfailure.
9. Lackofpreparationwillbecauseofunsatisfactoryclinicalday.10. Weeklyclinicalevaluationswillbecompletedbytheclinicalinstructorandaretobereadand
initialedbythestudenteachweek.Studentsareencouragedtomakeanappointmenttomeetwithfacultywhenquestionsarrive.Midtermandfinalconferenceswiththeclinicalfacultyarerequired.
11. Astudentshallnotself-administerorotherwisetakeintothebodyanydangerousdruginanywaynotinaccordancewithalegal,validprescriptionissuedforthestudent.(Mayresultdismissalfromtheprogram)
12. Astudentshallnothabituallyindulgeintheuseofcontrolledsubstances,otherhabit-formingdrugs,oralcohol,orotherchemicalsubstancesthatimpairtheabilitytopractice.
13. Astudentshallnothaveimpairmentoftheabilitytopracticeaccordingtoacceptableandprevailingstandardsofsafenursingcarebecauseofhabitualorexcessiveuseofdrugs,alcohol,orotherchemicalsubstancesthatimpairtheabilitytopractice.
14. “Astudentshallnothaveimpairmentoftheabilitytopracticeaccordingtoacceptableandprevailingstandardsofsafenursingcarebecauseofphysicalormentaldisability”.(ORCRule4723-5-12(16)
LiabilityInsuranceAllnursingstudentsenrolledinclinicalnursingcoursesarecoveredbyliabilityinsurancethroughTheUniversityofFindlay.TransportationItistheresponsibilityofthestudenttoarrangetobeattheassignedagencyattheassignedtime.Alltravelarrangementsaretobemadebythestudent.NursingStudentUniformThegroomingandgeneralappearanceofanursehasavitalinfluenceinthenurse-patientrelationship.Thenurse'sattitudesaboutselfasaprofessionalandothersarecommunicatedthroughtheimagepresentedtoclientsandpeers.Policiesforstudentdressandappearanceintheclinicalarea
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areprovidedtoassistthestudentincomplyingwiththerequirementsofourpartneringclinicalorganizations.
1. Thedesignateduniformiswornforallclinicalexperiencesunlessotherwiseindicatedbytheinstructor.Itisalsorequiredforobservationalexperiences.
2. Adarkgraylabcoatmaybewornoveroraneatcleanwhiteshirtmaybewornunderneaththescrubtopforwarmth.Otherjacketsandsweatersarenotallowedonclinicalunits.
3. Currentidentificationbadgeisrequiredandmustbevisibleduringallclinicalexperiences.4. Cleanblackshoes(closedtoe,closedupper)andwhitehoseorsocksarerequired.5. Astethoscopeandawatchwithasecondhandarerequiredandaretobebroughttoall
clinicalexperiencesunlessotherwiseinstructed.6. Asmallpairofbandagescissorsandapenlightisrecommended.7. Thestudentshouldattendallclinicalexperiencespreparedwithablackpenandpaper.Black
inkistheonlycolorallowedforpaperdocumentation.8. Ifstreetclothesarepermittedforaclinicalexperience,professionalappearanceisexpected.
Shorts,jeans,sleevelesstopsand/orsandalsarenotpermitted.Clothesthatarerevealing,fadoriented,orareillfittingarenotprofessionalinappearanceandshouldnotbewornforclinicalexperiences.
GeneralAppearanceHair:
1. Hairclean,checkfordandrufforflakinghairsprayontheuniform.2. Neatlyarranged,styledappropriatelysoasnottointerferewithclientcare.Hairthatrequires
continualattention,hangsovertheeyes,fallsforwardwhenbendingorismoresuitableforasocialoccasionthantheclinicalsettingisnotappropriate.
3. Haircoloristobeofanaturalhaircolor.IdentificationTag:
1. Tobewornonuniformorotherclinicalattireforallclinicalexperiences.2. Mustbevisiblesothatnamecanberead.
Jewelry/Piercings:Inaccordancewiththepoliciesofourpartneragencies:
1. Oneringandwatchmaybeworn.2. Onepairofpiercedearpostsispermitted,withonepostineachearlobe(only).3. Bodypiercingappliancesmaynotbewornonanyfacialstructuresororificeswhileinthe
clinicalarea.4. Somesurgicalorproceduralareasmaynotallowjewelry.5. Tattoosshouldbecoveredbytheuniformoracleanwhiteshirtundertheuniform.
Toiletries:
1. Excessiveuseofcosmetics(eyeshadow,make-up)isnotappropriateforuniformattire.2. Toprotectclientsorcoworkerswithrespiratoryproblems,perfumesandhighlyscented
lotionsorcosmeticsarenotallowed.3. Useofadeodorantisanexpectationofstudentsinclinicalexperiences.
Hands:
1. HandsmustbecleanandwashedinaccordancewithStandardPrecautionGuidelines.
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2. Nailsaretobeshortextendingnofurtherthan¼inchpasttheendofthefinger,freshlymanicuredandappropriateforclientcare.
3. Chippednailpolishisnotacceptable.Artificialnailsarenotpermitted.
CriminalBackgroundCheckAllstudentsarerequiredtomaintainonfileofficialdocumentationforcriminalbackgroundchecksintheDON,424FrazerStreet.Priortothefirstclinicalcourse,Stateand/orFederalbackgroundcheckresultsmustbereceivedandonfileforstudentstoattendanyclinicalexperience.Studentsarerequiredtopayforthecostofthebackgroundcheck(s).Backgroundchecksmustbecompletedannually.AdditionalFederalBackgroundchecksmayberequired.TomeetclinicalagenciesrequirementallNursingstudentswillhavearoutinedrugscreeningeverysixmonths(e.g.AugustandDecember)whenincoursesorpreparingforcourseswithclinicalexperiences.Intheeventofadiluteorpositivetestresult,thestudentmayrefutetheresultsby:a.Providingverificationofprescribedmedicationthatmayresultinapositiveresultb.RetestandprovidetheresultstotheDepartmentChairc.Intheeventofasecondpositivetestresultthestudentwillbedismissedfromtheprogram.
STUDENTAFFAIRS
ACADEMICSERVICESStudentResponsibilityStatementTheresponsibilityforplanningacademicprogramsrestslargelywiththestudent.Studentsmuststudythecatalogandacademicannouncementscarefullyandarrangetotaketherequiredcoursesatthepropertime.However,theservicesoffacultyadvisers,collegedeans,andthedirectorofcareerplanningareavailabletostudents.FacultyAdvisersThesystemoffacultyadvisersisanessentialpartofthepersonalizededucationatTheUniversityofFindlay.Whenstudentsenroll,theyareassignedafacultyadviserwhowillguidethemindevelopinganeducationalplantotheirbestadvantage.Adviserscounselstudentseachsemesterconcerningchoiceofcourses,futureacademicplans,andcareergoals.CareerPlanning(UFCatalog2017,pp.46,325)TheOfficeofCareerPlanningprovidestheopportunityforstudentstoassesstheircareerinterestsandexplorethemajorprogramsandcareerfieldsthatarebestsuitedtotheirindividualstrengthsthroughcounseling,careerclasses,workshops,andcareerinformationresources.Theofficealsoprovidesacademicadvisingforfreshmenwhoareundeclared/undecidedmajorsandcurrentlyenrolledstudentswhoarechangingmajors.CareerServices(UFCatalog2017,p.325)CareerServicesoffersassistancewithresumeandcoverletterwriting,interviewpreparation,adviceonemploymentissues,jobsearchtips,andjobtrendinformation.TheCenterforCareer&ProfessionalDevelopmentinvitesemployersof
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allindustriestorecruitingeventssuchasjobfairs,informationsessions,mockinterviews,classpresentations,andon-campusinterviews.InternshipsandPlacement(IP)(UFCatalog2017,p.46)Internshipsandcooperativeeducationprogramsenablestudentstoacquire“hands-on”experiencerelatedtotheirdegree,increasetheirmarketabilityforfuturejobplacement,andenhancetheirpreparationforgraduateandprofessionalprograms.IPprovidesassistanceinrésuméandcoverletterwriting,résuméreferrals,networkingopportunities,andinterviewingpreparation.Internshipopportunitiesareavailablelocally,regionally,andnationally.StudentsshouldcontacttheOfficeofInternshipsandCooperativeEducationProgramat419-434-5506foradditionalinformation.AcademicSupportCenter(ASC)(UFCatalog2017,pp.46,319)TheAcademicSupportCenterprovides,freeofcharge,avarietyofacademicsupportprogramstostudentsenrolledatTheUniversityofFindlay.Peertutoringisavailableinwriting,math,chemistry,andavarietyofothersubjects.Studyskillsaretaughtinone-hourtothree-hourformats.Individualstudyskillstutoringrelatedtoacademicperformanceisofferedonsuchtopicsastestanxietyreduction,note-takingskills,andtimemanagement.Academiccounselingisprovidedtohelpstudentswhoseacademicperformanceisbelowexpectedstandards.TheASCalsoworksinconjunctionwiththeOfficeofDisabilityServicestohelpstudentswithappropriatesupportservices.SpecialacademicprogramsarealsoadministeredthroughtheASC.Onesuchprogram,Gateway,allowstheadmissionofstudentstoTheUniversityofFindlaywhoseacademicprofilefromhighschoolisinthelowerrangeofthosestudentsadmitted.Thisone-yearprogramprovidesspecialacademiccounselingandcourseplanningtogivethesestudentstheopportunitytosucceedincollege.StudentswishingtoreturntotheUniversityfollowingacademicsuspensionaretransitionedbackthroughaspecialsuspensionreturnprogramadministeredthroughtheAcademicSupportCenter.DisabilityServices(UFCatalog2017,pp.46,327)ThepurposeoftheOfficeofDisabilityServicesistoprovidereviewsandtodetermineappropriateservicesforstudentswithdisabilitiesaswellasprovidetheframeworkwithinwhichspecializedservicesarefulfilledandmonitored.TheOfficeofDisabilityServicesworkscloselywithallofficesoncampustocoordinateappropriateservices.SpecificservicestheOfficeofDisabilityServicescancoordinateare:note-takers,signlanguageinterpreters,taperecorders,video/audiotapingofclasses,extendedtimeontests,non-distractedsettings,adaptivetesting,andlettersofintroductiontofaculty,studentadvocacy,priorityschedulingandregistration,academicadvising,temporarydisabilityplans,andcampusorientations.Largeprintmaterials,books/textsontape,tutors,individualtutors,adaptivehousing,andadditionalsafetydevicesarealsoavailable.StudentRepresentationonDepartmentofNursingCommitteesCurrentnursingstudentsareeligibletoserveone-yeartermsontheNursingGovernanceCommitteewithonerepresentativefromthesophomore,junior,andseniorclasseselectedbytheirpeers.Theserepresentativesgivevoicetotheirrespectiveclassesatregularlyscheduledmeetings.Thisrepresentationaffordsstudentstheopportunitytoparticipateingovernanceactivities.StudentNurseEmploymentThefacultyrecognizethatstudentsneedanddesiretoworkwhiletheyareenrolledinschool.Whilethefacultyacknowledgesthatstudentscangainexperiencefromoutsideemployment,wealsobelievethatconsiderationmustbegiventothenumberofhoursandtypesofemploymentstudentsseek.Theadditionalworkloadofoutsideemploymentmayjeopardizeacademicorclinicalperformance.Studentsareexpectedtoscheduleemploymenttimearoundtheschoolscheduleincludingclinicalandoutsideclassassignments.StudentResponsibilityforLearning
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Eachstudentisexpectedtobeanactivelearnerthroughinvestingasubstantialtimecommitmentbothinsideandoutsidetheclassroom.Moreover,eachstudentisexpectedtomaximizehisorhereducationalexperiencebyengaginginatwo-wayinteractionwithfacultyandstaffmembers.StudentRetentionThefacultyoftheDepartmentofNursingiscommittedtostudentsuccess.Eachstudentisassignedtoafacultyadvisorwhocounselsthestudentbeforeenteringthenursingprogramandeachsemesterthroughouttheprogram.Whenastudentdevelopsacademicproblemsordifficulty,individualfacultymemberswillcounselstudentsinordertoimproveperformance.StudentsmayalsobereferredtotheAcademicSupportCenterforevaluationandstudyskills.Duringanytypeofacademicorbehavioralcounselingmeetinganadditionalfacultymembermaybeaskedtobepresentinordertoprotecttheintegrityofthecounselingprocess.Fees,Expenses,andRefundsInformationaboutthefinancialobligationsofastudentmayinfoundinTheUniversityofFindlay’sUndergraduateCatalog.Nursingstudentswillpayanadditional$500.00persemesterbeyondtheundergraduatetuitionchargebeginningthesecondyearoftheprogram.Inaddition,therewillbeafeeforthenursingstudentuniform,moniestocovertheinterculturalexperience,biannualdrugscreening,annualbackgroundchecksandanapplicationfeetositfortheNCLEXexamination.2017UFUndergraduateCatalog-pp.23-26http://www.findlay.edu/offices/academic/registrar/Documents/2013UGcatalog.pdfEXPENSES Thecurrentoperatingcostofhighereducationissupportedprimarilybythreeareasofincome:tuitionandfees;endowments;andgiftsfromalumni,businesses,parents,andfriends.TheUniversityofFindlayisconsciousoftheever-increasingcostofacollegeeducationandmakeseveryefforttoprovideaqualityeducationforthelowestpossiblecost.TheUniversityofFindlayoffersaStudentHealthandAccidentInsurancePlantoalltraditionalfull-time,undergraduatestudents.TheplanyearrunsAug.1throughJuly31ofthefollowingyear.Alltraditionalfull-time,undergraduatestudents(12hoursormorefallsemesterorspringsemester;ninehoursormoresummersession)areautomaticallyenrolledandbilledforthisplan.StudentswhodonotdesirethiscoveragemustsignandreturnawaivercardtotheBusinessOffice.ThedeadlineforwaivinginsuranceisOct.1forthefallandFeb.1forthespring.Afterthesedates,thestudentisenrolledinthepolicy,anditCANNOTbewaived.Studentswhodeclinethecoveragearenoteligibletoenrolluntilthestartofthenextplanyear. TheNursingProgramwillfollowTheUniversityofFindlay’sstatementregardingExpenses,PaymentMethods,andStudentAccountRefundsintheUniversityCatalog2017.Refertopages23through29.
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ApproximateExtraCostsForNursingStudentsDrugScreeningevery6monthsstartingfallsemesterofthesecondyearAdmission&FirstYearCostofBookfor1styear(estimated)SecondYearLabfee(ATI)UniformLabandclinicalsuppliesBookCost2ndyearCriminalBackgroundCheck-BCIFBIThirdYearBooksLabfee(ATI)CriminalBackgroundCheckBCIFBIFourthYearLabFee(ATI)BooksNCLEXFee(Notassociatedwithprogram)CriminalBackgroundCheck-BCIFBILabFee(ATI)NoRefundsavailable
Cost3yrs.$150.00
Cost$1600.00
Cost$215.00$45.00
$150.00$2000.00
$23.00$25.00
$1800.00$430.00$23.00$25.00
$430.00$1800.00$300.00$23.00$25.00
StudentNotificationRegardingPolicyChangesHandbookRevisionPolicyTheinformationcontainedintheNursingStudentHandbookisanextensionofcurrentundergraduatepoliciesandproceduresofTheUniversityofFindlayandtheCollegeofHealthProfessions.Sincetheimplementationofthecurriculumremainsdynamicandthereforesubjecttocontinuousreviewandimprovement,theprovisionslistedaredirectiveinnatureandsubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.TheUniversityofFindlay,DepartmentofNursingreservestherighttomodify/editthestudenthandbookincludingpolicyandprocedureadditions,deletions,andmodificationsatanytime.Studentswillbenotifiedofanysuchchangesinwritingviaemailintheformofanaddendumandarethenunderthe
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jurisdictionofthenew/modifiedmaterial.Studentswillacknowledgewhenpresentedwiththechanges.Allrevisionsapplytoallenrolledstudentsattimeofnotification.StudentswillacknowledgewhenpresentedwiththeStudentHandbook.Studentswillalsobenotifiedofchangesinpolicybytheiracademicadvisors.Nursingfaculty/clinicalfacultyresponsibilities
(1) Afacultymemberofanursingeducationprogramisresponsibleforplanningthestudent’sclinicalexperienceandforevaluatingthestudent’sperformance.Clinicalnursingexperiencesareassignedbyfacultybasedoncourseobjectivesandstudentlearningneeds.Faculty,teachingassistantsorpreceptorsshallsupervisestudentpracticebyprovidingguidance,direction,andsupportappropriatetotheclinicalsituation.
(2) Supervisionofanursingstudentshallbeprovidedforeachclinicalexperienceinvolvingthedeliveryofnursingcaretoanindividualorgroupofindividuals.Thissupervisionisprovidedbyafacultymember,teachingassistant,orpreceptorwhomeetsthequalificationssetforthinrule4723-5-10oftheAdministrativeCode.
(3) Allexperiencesforanursingstudentinaclinicalsettinginvolvingthedeliveryofnursingcaretoanindividualorgroupofindividualsisunderthedirectionofafacultymemberwhofunctionsonlyasafacultymemberduringthenursingstudent’sclinicalexperience.Thefacultymemberprovidingdirectionshall:(a) Establishclinicalobjectivesoroutcomeswithintheframeworkofthecourseinwhichthestudentisenrolled;(b) Communicateclinicalobjectivesoroutcomesto;
1. Student2. Theteachingassistantandpreceptor,ifutilized;and3. Thestaffattheclinicalsite;
(c)Providefororientationofeachstudenttotheclinicalsite,includingintroductiontostaff;(d)Makeassignments,inconjunctionwiththeteachingassistantorpreceptor,ifutilized,forthestudent’s
experience,consistentwiththespecificobjectivesoroutcomesofthecourseinwhichthestudentisenrolled;(a) Provideforsupervisionofeachstudentinaccordancewith4723-5oftheOAC;and(b) Evaluatethestudent’sexperience,achievement,andprogressinrelationtotheclinicalobjectivesoroutcomes,
withinputfromtheteachingassistantorpreceptor,ifutilized.(4) Thefacultymembermayassignanobservationalexperienceasappropriatetomeetcourseobjectives.(5) Thefacultyorteachingassistanttostudentratiofordirectpatientcareexperiencesshallbenogreateraratiothan
Tenstudentstoonefacultyorteachingassistant,orasmallerrationinclinicalsettingswherenecessarytoensurethesafedeliverofnursingcare.
(6) Theteachingassistantorpreceptorprovidingsupervisionoranursingstudentshallatleast;(a) Havecompetenceintheareaofclinicalpracticeinwhichtheteachingassistantorpreceptorisproviding
supervisiontoastudent;(b) Design,atthedirectionofafacultymember,thestudent’sclinicalexperiencetoachievethestated
objectivesoroutcomesofthenursingcourseinwhichthestudentisenrolled;(c) Clarifywiththefacultymember:(d) Theroleoftheteachingassistantorpreceptor;(e) Theresponsibilitiesofthefacultymember;(f) Thecourseandclinicalobjectivesoroutcomes;(g) Theclinicalexperienceevaluationtool;and(h) Contributetotheevaluationofthestudent’sperformancebyprovidinginformationtothefacultymember
andthestudentregardingthestudent’sachievementofestablishedobjectivesoroutcomes.(7) Apreceptorshallprovidesupervisiontonomorethantwonursingstudentsatanyonetime,providedthe
circumstancesaresuchthatthepreceptorcanadequatelysupervisethepracticeofbothstudents.
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ORC4723.32Thefacultymembersupervisingnursingstudentsmustassure:A. Thepracticeofnursingbyastudentiscurrentlyenrolledandactivelypursuingcompletionofapre-licensure
nursingeducationprogram,preparing,(1) Thestudentisparticipatinginaprogramlocatedinthisstate(Ohio)andapprovedbytheboard
ofnursingorparticipatinginthisstateinacomponentofaprogramlocatedinanotherjurisdictionandapprovedbyaboardthatisamemberofthenationalcouncilofstateboardsofnursing;
(2) Thestudent’spracticeisundertheauspicesoftheprogram;(3) Thestudentactsunderthesupervisionofaregisterednurseservingfortheprogramasa
facultymemberorteachingassistant.B. Therenderingofmedicalassistancetoalicensedphysician,licenseddentist,orlicensedpodiatristbyaperson
underthedirection,supervision,andcontrolofsuchlicensedphysician,dentist,orpodiatrist;C. Theactivitiesofpersonsemployedasnursingaides,attendants,orderlies,orotherauxiliaryworkersinpatient
homes,nurseries,nursinghomes,hospitals,homehealthagencies,orothersimilarinstitutions;(NA)D. Theprovisionofnursingservicestofamilymembersorinemergencysituations;E. Thecareofthesickwhendoneinconnectionwiththepracticeofreligioustenetsofanychurchandbyorforits
members;F. Thepracticeofnursingasacertifiedregisterednurseanesthetist,clinicalnursespecialist,certifiednurse-midwife,
orcertifiednursepractitionerbyastudentcurrentlyenrolledinandactivelypursuingcompletionofaprogramofstudyleadingtoinitialauthorizationbytheboardofnursingtopracticenursinginthespecialty,ifallofthefollowingarethecase:
G. Theactivitiesofanindividualwhocurrentlyholdsalicensetopracticenursinginanotherjurisdiction,iftheindividual’slicensehasnotbeenrevoked,theindividualisnotcurrentlyundersuspensionoronprobation,theindividualdoesnotrepresenttheindividualasbeinglicensedunderthischapter,andoneofthefollowingisthecase:
(1) TheindividualisengaginginthepracticeofnursingbydischargingofficialdutieswhileemployedbyorundercontractwiththeUnitedStatesgovernmentoranyagencythereof;
(2) Theindividualisengaginginthepracticeofnursingasanemployeeofanindividual,agency,orcorporationlocatedintheotherjurisdictioninapositionwithemploymentresponsibilitiesthatincludestransportingpatientsinto,outof,orthroughthisstate,aslongaseachtripinthisstatedoesnotexceedseventy-twohours;
H. Theadministrationofmedicationbyanindividualwhoholdsavalidmedicationaidecertificateissuedunderthischapter,ifthemedicationisadministeredtoaresidentofanursinghomeorresidentialcarefacilityauthorizedbysection4723.64oftheRevisedCodetouseacertifiedmedicationaideandthemedicationisadministeredinaccordancewithsection4723.67oftheRevisedCode.
I. Ensuremedicationisadministeredcorrectly.Reviewedin2014,2015,2016,and2017.
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ModelDegreePlan
SemesterOneHEPR1501cr.hr.CHEM111and111L(C1)4cr.hrs.ENGL1063cr.hrs.E13cr.hrs.E23cr.hrs.E33cr.hrs.Total:17cr.hrs.
SemesterTwoO33cr.hrs.BIOL1023cr.hrs.PSYC100(C3)3cr.hrs.C24cr.hrs.NURS101Nsg.Issues1cr.hr.O13cr.hrs.Total:17cr.hrs.
SemesterThreeBIOL322and322L4cr.hrs.MATH1233cr.hrs.HEPR2203cr.hrs.NURS200Informatics2cr.hrs.HEPR2053cr.hrs.Total:15cr.hrs.
SemesterFourBIOL323and323L4cr.hrs.R33cr.hrs.NURS299FoundationsUI6cr.hrs.NURS210Intercult.Care2cr.hrs.NURS201IntroNsg.Research1cr.hr.Total:16cr.hrs.
SemesterFivePSYC2083cr.hrs.BIOL200&200LMicrobiology4cr.hrs.NURS307MedSurgI6cr.hrs.NURS304Pharm.3cr.hrs.Total:16cr.hrs.
SemesterSixBIOL365Pathophys3cr.hrs.NURS301Research2cr.hrs.NURS300MaternalChild6cr.hrs.R23cr.hrs.R13cr.hrs.Total:17cr.hrs.
SemesterSevenNURS400Community4cr.hrs.NURS404MedSurgII6cr.hrs.NURS406MentalHealth5cr.hrs.Total:15cr.hrs.
SemesterEightNURS401Nsg.Synthesis7cr.hrs.NURS403Leader/Mgt.4cr.hrs.O23cr.hrs.NURS407Capstone2cr.hrs.Total:16cr.hrs.
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DepartmentofNursingTheUniversityofFindlayBachelorofScienceinNursingCurriculumPlan
NursingCourse #ofclockhourslecture
#ofclockhoursclinical
#ofclockhourslab
TotalClockHours
NURS101(1cr.) 15 N/A N/A 15
NURS200(2cr.) 30 N/A N/A 30
NURS201(1cr.) 15 N/A N/A 15
NURS210(2cr.) 30 N/A N/A 30
NURS299(6cr.) 45 90 45 180
NURS300(6cr.) 60 90 150
NURS301(2cr.) 30 N/A N/A 30
NURS304(3cr.) 45 0 0 45
NURS307(6cr.) 45 100 35 180
NURS400(4cr.) 45 45 0 90
NURS401(7cr.) 30 225 0 255
NURS403(4cr.) 30 90 0 120
NURS404(6cr.) 45 100 35 180
NURS406(5cr.) 45 90 0 135
NURS407(2cr.) 30 N/A N/A 30
Clockhours/lecture
Clinicalclockhours
Campuslabclock
hrs.
ProgramTotalClockHours
TOTAL 540 830 115 1485
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CourseDescriptions
NursingCourses-NURS101NursingIssues(1cr.hr.)-Discussionofhistoryandcontemporaryissuesofnursingandtheirimpactoncurrentnursingpracticeareincludedinthecourse.Relationshipbetweenthenursingmajor,theliberalarts,andsupportsciencecourseswillbeexplored.Thecourseisdesignedtoassiststudentsindeterminingifnursingisthecorrectcareerchoice.NURS200NursingInformatics(2cr.hrs.)-Thestudentwillbeintroducedtobasicskillsintechnologyandinformationmanagement,includingdecision-supportsystems,whichguidenursingpractice.Studentswillbepreparedtodocumentcaredatathatservesasafoundationfordecisionmakingforthehealthcareteam.NURS201IntroductiontoNursingResearch(1cr.hr.)-Prerequisite:admissiontothenursingprogramThestudentwillfocusonbeginningresearchprocessesastheyrelatetohealthandnursingpractice.Emphasiswillbeplacedonthedevelopmentofabilitiestointerpretresearchreportsandgathercurrentinformationfromreputablesources.Ethicalconsiderationswillbeaddressed.NURS210InterculturalCare(2cr.hrs.)-Prerequisite:permissionoftheinstructorThecourseemphasizestheroleofthehealthcareproviderinprovidingculturallyappropriatecareacrossallsettings.Conceptsrelatedtointerculturalhealthincludingdiseasetransmission,healthpolicy,andhealthcareeconomicsareemphasized.Studentsareexpectedtoimmersethemselvesinacultureotherthantheirownthroughaninterculturalexperience.NURS299FoundationsofNursingPractice(6cr.hrs.-Prerequisite:admissiontothenursingprogramIntroducesthestudenttothenursingprocessandaddressesprimary,secondary,andtertiaryprevention.Studentslearntoconductcomprehensiveandfocusedphysical,behavioral,psychological,spiritual,socioeconomic,andenvironmentalassessmentsofhealthandillness,utilizingdevelopmentallyandculturallyappropriateapproaches.Basicpsychomotorskillsforthedeliveryofefficient,safe,andcompassionatecareareintroducedandutilizedwithpatients.NURS300MaternalChildNursing-(6cr.hrs.)–Prerequisite(s):successfulcompletionofBIOL200,BIOL200L,NURS304,NURS307orpermissionoftheinstructorThecourseprovidesstudentstheopportunitytoanalyzetheories,concepts,research,issuesandtrendsinnursingofthechildbearingandchildrearingfamily.Contentincludesinternalandexternalenvironmentalfactorsaffectinghealth.Emphasisisontheroleoftheprofessionalnurseinhealthpromotionandmaintenanceandwellness-illnesscareofthesepatients.Thecourseprovidesguidedclinicalexperiencewithchildbearingandchildrearingfamiliesinavarietyofsettingsandagencies.NURS301NursingResearch(2cr.hrs.)-Prerequisite(s):successfulcompletionofBIOL200,BIOL200L,MATH123,NURS201,NURS304,NURS307orpermissionoftheinstructorThecoursewillintroducenursingresearchwithanin-depthstudyofthestepsoftheresearchprocess.Ananalysisofnursingresearchstudieswilloccur.Studentswilldeveloparesearchdesignandapplyappropriatemethodologytoaclassresearchproject.
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NURS304PharmacologicalPrinciplesofNursingPractice(3cr.hrs.)-Prerequisite(s):successfulcompletionofNURS201,NURS210,NURS299orpermissionofinstructorThecourseisdesignedtoassistthenursingstudentinunderstandingthebasicconceptsofpharmacologyanddrugtherapiesfordiseasestates.Basicmethodsoftherapeuticagentadministrationwillbeincluded.NURS307MedicalSurgicalNursingI(6cr.hrs.)-Prerequisite(s):successfulcompletionofNURS201,NURS210,NURS299orpermissionoftheinstructorThecoursefocusesonnursingmanagementandclinicalreasoningusedinassistingclientsexperiencingalterationsinwellnessandexhibitingperioperative,cardiovascular,hematological,respiratory,orneurologicalcareneeds.NURS400Community/PopulationHealthNursing(4cr.hrs.)-Prerequisite(s):successfulcompletionofBIOL365,NURS300,andNURS301orpermissionoftheinstructorThiscourseshallfocusontheaggregate,community,orpopulationastheunitofcare.Emphasisisplacedonhealthpromotion/diseaseprevention,prioritizingprimarypreventionstrategieswheninteractinginthecommunity.NURS401NursingSynthesis(7cr.hrs.)-Prerequisites:NURS400,404,and406Thestudentwillselectaspecialtyareaofnursingpracticeanddesigncareforpatientsinthisagency.Whilepracticinginthissite,theywillinvestigatetheregulatory,financial,businessandpoliticalfactorsinfluencingtheagency.NURS403NursingLeadershipandManagement(4cr.hrs.)-Prerequisite(s):successfulcompletionofNURS400,404,and406orpermissionoftheinstructorThecoursefocusesonthecriticalanalysisoftheprinciplesofleadership,management,andorganizationalbehaviorinthedeliveryofnursingcare.NURS404MedicalSurgicalNursingII(6cr.hrs.)-Prerequisite(s):successfulcompletionofBIOL365,NURS300orpermissionoftheinstructorThecoursefocusesonnursingmanagementandclinicalreasoningusedinassistingclientsexperiencingalterationsinwellnessandexhibitingsensory,immunological,integumentary,gastrointestinal,renal,endocrine,musculoskeletal,andreproductiveneeds.Specialemphasiswillbeplacedonthegeriatricpatient.NURS406MentalHealthNursing(5cr.hrs.)-Prerequisite(s):successfulcompletionofBIOL365,NURS300,andNURS301orpermissionoftheinstructorThecoursewillfocusontheprincipalsandpracticeofnursinginthementalhealthsetting.Theoryandtreatmentofpatients,familiesandpopulationswithbothchronicandacutepsychiatricneedswillbeaddressed.NURS407CapstoneinNursing(2cr.hrs.)–Prerequisites:NURS400,404,and406Thestudentshallpreparetoentertheworking,professionalworldbyfocusingonthelicensureexam,disseminatingtheresultsofaresearchproject,andadoptingself-enhancingpractices.
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SupportCoursesBIOL200-BasicMicrobiology(3cr.hrs.)–Prerequisite(s):BIOL102andonecourseinchemistry;orpermissionoftheinstructorConcurrentwithBIOL200LThiscourseintroducesstudentstothefundamentalprinciplesinmicrobiologyandtheirclinicalrelevance.Topicsincludedinthiscoursearemicrobialstructure,metabolism,genetics,andintroductionstoimmunologyandepidemiology.BIOL200L-BasicMicrobiologyLab(1cr.hr.)–Prerequisite(s):BIOL102andonecourseinchemistry;orpermissionoftheinstructorConcurrentwithBIOL200Thiscourseprovidesstudyintheclassification,structure,andmetabolismofmicroorganisms.Laboratoryworkemphasizesbacterialgrowthcharacteristics,methodsofculture,andidentificationoforganisms.Theroleofmicrobesinfoodmicrobiology,industrial,andclinicalsetting,withemphasisondetectionandcontrol,arestudied.BIOL322-HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyI(3cr.hrs.)–Prerequisite:onecourseinbiologyThiscourseoffersastudyoftheanatomicalstructureofthebodyasitrelatestothefunctioningofthehumanbody.Thecoursebeginsatthecellularlevelandcontinuesuptotheentireorganism,usingtheorgansystemsasthemeansofstudy.Varioustechnologicaltoolsareusedtoencouragecriticalthinkingthosetopicsthathavesocietalimpactonhumanhealth.Geneticinfluencesonthebodyanditsfunctioningareincluded.Specialemphasisisplacedontheintegumentary,skeletal,andmuscularsystems.BIOL322L-HumanAnatomyandPhysiology/Lab(1cr.hr.)-Prerequisite:mustbeenrolledconcurrentlywithBIOL322Microscopeslides,models,dissection,variousaudiovisualaids,andwrittenlabexerciseswillbeusedtoexamineanatomicalstructureandfunction.Emphasisisplacedontheintegument,connectivetissue,skeletalandmuscularsystems.Relatedgeneticdisorders,disease,andsocietalconcernsarediscussed.BIOL323-HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyII(3cr.hrs.)–Prerequisite:onecourseinbiologyThiscourseprovidesastudyinthephysiologicalfunctioningofthebodyasitrelatestostructure.Specialemphasisisplacedonthecardiovascular,respiratory,urinary,andendocrinesystemsasthesesystemsareinfluencedbygeneticmechanismsastotheirfunctioninginthedevelopmentofdisease.Alsoincludedastopicsofdiscussionarethesocietalissuesaffectingthebody,suchassmoking,drugusage,diet,andotherfactorsoflifestylesseentoday.Laboratoryexercisesfurtherclarifylecturetopics.Varioustechnologiesareusedtoenhanceclassdiscussions.BIOL323L-HumanAnatomyandPhysiologyII/Lab(1cr.hrs.)-Prerequisite:mustbeenrolledconcurrentlywithBIOL323Microscopeslides,models,dissection,variousaudiovisualaids,andwrittenlabexerciseswillbeusedtoexamineanatomicalstructureandfunction.Emphasisisplacedonthenervous,endocrine,sensory,cardiovascular,andrespiratorysystems.Relatedgeneticdisorders,disease,andsocietalconcernsarediscussed.
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BIOL365Pathophysiology(3cr.hrs.)-Prerequisites:BIOL102or152,322,322L,323,and323LThiscourselaysthefoundationforadvancedconceptsinunderstandingdiseaseprocesses.Pathophysiologyisamechanisticexplorationofselecteddiseaseprocessesthatoccurinthehumanbodywhenahomeostaticimbalanceisbroughtaboutbyexternalorinternalfactors.PSYC100-GeneralPsychology(3cr.hrs.)-Thiscourseoffersanorientationtopsychologyasthescientificstudyofbehaviorandmentalprocesses,withspecialemphasisonprinciplesoflearning,memory,adjustment,abnormalbehavior,andthephysiologyofbehavior.PSYC208-LifespanDevelopment(3cr.hrs.)-Prerequisite(s):ENGL106,107,or206andPSYC100orpermissionoftheinstructorThiscoursetracesthephysiological,cognitive,andpsychosocialdevelopmentoftheindividualfromconceptionthroughlateadulthood.Choicesandobstaclesrelativetonormalgrowthanddevelopmentareexamined.CHEM111-BasicChemistry/Lecture(3cr.hrs.)–ConcurrentwithCHEM111LThiscoursecoversbasicprinciplesofchemistrydesignedtogiveafoundationforthevarioussciences.Topicsincludemethodsofmeasurement,temperatureandheat,atomicstructure,bonding,chemicalnomenclature,chemicalequations,stoichiometry,gaslaws,solutions,acidsandbases,electrochemistry,andchemicalequilibrium.CHEM111L-BasicChemistry/Lab(1cr.hr.)–ConcurrentwithCHEM111LaboratoryworkreinforcesthebasicprinciplescoveredinCHEM111lectureandintroducesanalyticaltechniques.Laboratoryexperimentscoverdensity,percentcompositionofmixtures,applyingthemoleconcept,chemicalrelativity,andchemicalreactionswithbalancedequations,gaslaws,titrations,andatomicstructure.Thelabsareamixtureofcomputersimulationsandwet-benchchemistry.HEPR150-IntroductiontoHealthProfessions(1cr.hr.)-Thisisanintroductorycourseforfirst-yearfreshmanwhichwillprovideasequenceofenrichingexperiencesofferedbyateamofhealthprofessionalsthatwillenhanceastudent’sknowledgeofthevarioushealthprofessions.Itwillalsointroducethestudenttothecampusenvironmentandprovideinformationandtrainingonthevariousresourcesthatareavailable.HEPR205-HumanNutrition(3cr.hr.)-Thiscoursecoversthestudyofbasicnutritionincludingtheroleofcarbohydrates,fats,proteins,vitamins,andmineralsinhumanmetabolism.Topicswillincludeenergysourcesandsystems,energyrequirementsinphysicalexertion,weightanddiet,andareviewofcurrentdietarypractices.Applicationsofnutritionalprinciplestophysicalfitnessandperformanceenhancementandtheeffectofvariousergogenicaidswillbestudied.HEPR220-MedicalTerminology(3cr.hr.)-Thiscoursedealswiththebasicformationofmedicaltermsandtheirdefinitions.Areascoveredincludemedicalsuffixesandprefixes,body-orientationlevelsandplanes,theskin,joints,muscles,skeleton,nerves,brain,spinalcord,heart,liver,bloodvessels,respiratorysystem,endocrinesystem,endocrinesystem,thespecialsenses,thefemalereproductivesystem,andoncology.
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TheUniversityofFindlay
CollegeofHealthProfessions
HEALTHFORM/PHYSICAN’SEXAMINATIONPARTONE:MUSTBECOMPLETEDBYTHESTUDENTPRIORTOTHEEXAM!GeneralInformation: Name: Sex: Birthdate: Address: Phone City: State: Zip: UFID# Today’sDate: HealthProfessionProgram_________________________________________________________History:Doyouhave,orhaveyouhadanyofthefollowingillnessesorconditions? Asthma Yeso Noo Diabetes Yes o No o HighBloodPressure Yeso Noo HeartDisease Yes o No o Cancer Yeso Noo TB Yes o No o Seizures Yeso Noo Hepatitis Yes o No o Otherseriousillness Yeso Noo orconditioncurrentlyDetailsofany“Yes”answersfromabove:
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PPD (tuberculin skin test) Step 1: Step 2: (7-14 days after step 1)
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StudentAuthorization
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTOFRECEIPTOFNURSINGHANDBOOKMysignaturebelowistoacknowledgereceivedanelectroniccopyofTheUniversityofFindlayNursingProgramStudentHandbook2017-18.TheHandbookisintendedtoprovideinformationfornursingstudentsthatisinadditiontotheUniversityCatalogandHandbook.Yoursignaturealsoacknowledgeseachstudent’sresponsibilityfortheinformationcontainedwithinincludingprogressioncriteria.PrintName________________________________________________Signature:________________________________________________Date:_____________
ProfessionalConductAgreementItistheresponsibilityofTheUniversityofFindlayDepartmentofNursingstudentstoactandconductthemselvesinaprofessionalmanneratalltimes.StudentsarerequiredtoabidebytheANACodeofEthics,TheUniversityofFindlayStudentHonorCode,andtheStateofOhioLawsandRulesRegulatingthePracticeofRegisteredNurses.Bysigningbelow,IamverifyingthatIunderstandtheaboveconductcontractandunderstandthatfailuretoabidebythiscontractmayresultindisciplinaryaction(s)andpossibledismissalfromtheDepartmentofNursing.StudentSignature:_____________________________Date_____________WitnessSignature______________________________________(Completedbyeverystudent)
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INDEX
AcademicSupportCenter 28
AcknowledgmentofReceiptHandbook 44
AdmissiontotheNursingMajor 8-9
AdmissiontoTheUniversityofFindlay 9
AdvancedPlacement 10
Appearance 26-27
Attendance 23
BachelorofScienceinNursingCurriculumPlan 34
CareerPlacement 28
CareerPlanning 27
CareerServices 27
ClassroomTesting 23
ClinicalFacultyResponsibilities 29-30
ClinicalMakeup 31
CodeforNurses 24
CourseDescriptions 35-38
CreditHour 23
CriminalBackgroundCheck 27
CriteriaforAdmissiontotheNursingMajor 10-11
DefinitionofTerms 6-8
DisabilityServices 28
FacultyAdvisors 27
Fees,Expenses&Refunds 29-30
GraduationandDegreeRequirements 15-17
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HealthForm/Physical 39-42
InclementWeather 24
InternshipsandCooperativeEducationProgram 28
LiabilityInsurance 25
MethodsofEvaluation 17-20
MilitaryEducationPolicy 10
ModelDegreePlan 33
NursingFacultyResponsibilities 30-32
OfficialComplaint 15
ProceduretoAppealGrade 12-15
ProfessionalConductAgreement 44
ProgramDescription 4-6
ProgramDismissalPolicy 12
ProgramRequirements 8
Readmission 15
StudentAuthorization 43
StudentConductintheClinicalEnvironment 20-22
StudentIncidentorInjury 23
StudentIllness 24
StudentNotificationRegardingPolicyChanges 30
StudentNurseEmployment 28
StudentRepresentationonDepartmentofNursingCommittees 28
StudentResponsibilityforLearning 29
StudentResponsibilityStatement 27
StudentRetention 29
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StudentUniform 26
Transportation 25
UniversityDescription 3-4
UnsafePractice 22
