SCHOOL OF NURSING. Dr. Linda Reece, Chair

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1 SCHOOL OF NURSING Dr. Linda Reece, Chair NURSING FACULTY: Professors Kathy Collins, Judith Hilton, Linda Reece, Kerry Thompson Associate Professors Sylvia Bradshaw, Linda Johanson Assistant Professors Sarah Kulinski, Kathryn Tinkelenberg Assistant-in-Instruction Barbara Rauscher, Tabitha Toney, Rachel Cozort, Teresa Carnevale, Dara Swift MAJOR: Nursing (BS) Prelicensure and Gateway for RNs

2 154 Academic Programs The purpose of Lenoir-Rhyne University s baccalaureate program in nursing is to prepare students to be professional nurses incorporating a Christian caring approach. The program provides a balance of study in both liberal arts and professional nursing, drawing from the humanities and from biological, social, and behavioral sciences. In the Nursing major, students gain expertise using a holistic approach in a variety of settings to maximize their clients health potential. Students are prepared as generalists to provide nursing care for individuals, families, and communities using therapeutic communication, nursing process, and critical thinking skills. Graduates, prepared in professional care roles, are able to pursue graduate study. The Nursing major earns a B.S. degree. HONORS Students majoring in Nursing and judged qualified by the faculty may, upon invitation, pursue honors work in Nursing. To graduate with Honors in Nursing, students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, a minimum major GPA of 3.25, and complete NUR 498 and 499. ACCREDITATION The Lenoir-Rhyne University baccalaureate nursing program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing [Box 2129, Raleigh, NC , (919) ], and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC, 20036, (202) ADMISSION POLICIES Students will be admitted to pre-nursing upon acceptance to the college. Students will apply for the nursing major during the spring semester of their sophomore year. Students will be selected for admission based on cumulative grade point average and specifically grades earned in natural sciences, social sciences, math, and prenursing courses. Details about the admission criteria will be posted in the Nursing Student Handbook located at as they become available. Admission to Lenoir-Rhyne does not guarantee admission to the nursing major. The most qualified applicants will be selected for admission to the upper division major and preference will be given to Lenoir-Rhyne students among equally qualified students. Pre-licensure students must earn a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 and a minimum grade point average of 2.7 on selected sciences and the two introductory nursing courses to be considered for admission to the major. All acceptances are contingent upon submission of a satisfactory health appraisal prior to entering the program. Admission/progression into sophomore-level nursing courses is contingent upon a criminal background check from an approved vendor. Based upon the results of the criminal background check students may not be able to complete certain clinical requirements or the graduate may not be able to be licensed. For further information on approved vendors contact the Division of Nursing at For more information about licensure contact the NC Board of Nursing at or Pre-nursing students must have a valid C.N.A. certification prior to admission to the major. GATEWAY PROGRAM The purpose of the Gateway Program is to provide an opportunity for RN graduates of an Associate Degree or Diploma program to obtain a B.S. Degree in

3 Academic Programs 155 Nursing. The program is designed as a part-time program, but can be completed on a full-time basis. The following criteria apply to progression of RN-BSN students into 300 level Gateway nursing courses: 1. Cumulative minimum grade point average of Current, unrestricted RN license in North Carolina (verified prior to fall classes). 3. Verification of proficiency on medication math via one of the following: a. Show proof of competency through employer, or b. Demonstrate 90% accuracy on math exam (three opportunities to pass). Upon completion of NUR 300, 36 hours of credit will be awarded which may help meet the 32 residency hours required at Lenoir-Rhyne. For complete progression policies, see L-R Nursing Division Student Handbook. NURSING MAJOR: CREDITS Biology: 220. Microbiology Anatomy & Physiology l Anatomy & Physiology ll 4 Chemistry: Choose one course from: Fundamentals of General Chemistry Higher level chemistry with a lab Mathematics: 115. Statistics or 215. Applied Statistics 3-4 Nursing: 1. Gateway Program: Credit after successful completion of NUR Assessment of Health Status Introduction to Professional Nursing Research in Nursing Managing the Care of Clients Caring for Families & Communities Applied Nursing Care 3 2. Prelicensure Program: 231. Introduction to Professional Nursing Health Assessment Pharmacology in Nursing Concepts of Health & Disease Management Management of Health & Disease in the Emerging Family Foundational Clinical Practicum Management of Biophysical Illness I Management of Health & Illness in the Aging Family Management of Health & Illness in the Developing Family Intermediate Clinical Practicum I Management of Biophysical Illness II Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice Management of Psychosocial Illness Health Promotion with Populations and Families Concepts of Leadership in Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practicum II Advanced Clinical Practicum 6

4 156 Academic Programs Psychology: 100. Introduction to Psychology 3 Sociology: Sociology Elective 3 Other Requirements: EDU 220. Child & Adolescent Development OR PSY 320. Developmental Psychology AND 3-4 SCI 300. Environmental Science 3 Take a Comprehensive Assessment Examination in the major. 0 PROGRESSION POLICY Prelicensure students must earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 to enter Level I (sophomore) nursing courses, and a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA on selected science and nursing courses to enter Level II (Junior) nursing courses for automatic progression. Certain science courses and all nursing courses must be completed with a grade no lower than C-. Progression criteria are provided in the Lenoir- Rhyne University Nursing Division Student Handbook. Special health requirements for progression are also listed in the handbook. HEALTH AND IMMUNIZATION STATUS POLICY North Carolina Law requires that nursing students have an appraisal of physical and emotional health before conditional admissions are finalized. Therefore, the Health Appraisal Form, which provides evidence of satisfactory physical and emotional health, must be on file before students will be allowed to attend classes. Required immunizations are listed on the Health Appraisal Form. These immunizations must be completed within 30 days of Registration. Students failing to complete immunizations are dismissed from class. Students will not be allowed in clinical unless these immunizations are complete. In addition to the required immunizations, students must complete the Hepatitis B series. The series must be started prior to the first clinical course unless a waiver is signed. A waiver form may be obtained in the nursing office. Physicians or health care extenders may complete the Health Appraisal. (See the Lenior-Rhyne University Nursing Division Student Handbook for further details.) CPR CPR certification is required before participation in the clinical portion of nursing courses at the beginning of the Junior Year. See the Student Handbook for description of CPR and fees. FEES A laboratory fee is charged for clinical and laboratory courses. These fees partially cover expenses unique to nursing such as standardized testing, lab supplies, crosses, and ceremonies. Please refer to the fee section of the catalog for a partial listing of fees. TRANSPORTATION Students must provide their own transportation for clinical courses.

5 Academic Programs 157 END OF PROGRAM COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT Throughout the curriculum, all students are required to intermittantly complete competency exams. These exams are nationally normed, commercially available exams that assess nursing knowledge. These results enable Lenoir-Rhyne University students outcome scores to be compared with outcome scores of senior baccalaureate nursing students around the nation. Each student will receive individualized results to identify areas of strength and weakness in a number of topic areas. Individualized results are handled confidentially. Students must complete competency examinations to be eligible for graduation.