The University of New Mexico College of Nursing

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1 The University of New Mexico College of Nursing University of New Mexico College of Nursing Doctor of Nurse Practice Nursing Executive Organizational Leadership Concentration Admission Advisement Guide Summer 2016 Application Cycle: July 30 th - April 30, 2016 Modified 9/22/2015

2 Table of Contents Program Information... 2 Minimum Application Requirements... 4 New Mexico Residency... 5 Timeline for Summer 2016 Admission... 6 How to Apply... 6 Transcript Requirements... 7 NursingCAS Address for Transcripts... 7 Letter of Intent... 7 Letters of Recommendation... 7 Resume or CV... 8 Writing Sample... 8 Interview... 8 FAQs Regarding the NursingCAS Application... 8 FAQs Regarding the DNP NEOL Program... 9 Faculty Support P a g e

3 Program Information The Doctor of Nurse Practice (DNP) with a concentration in Nurse Executive Organizational Leadership (NEOL) degree prepares nurse leaders to assume the highest levels of leadership in education, scholarship and service with an emphasis on advanced leadership knowledge, skills and attitudes; organizational systems leadership for health care delivery systems, quality and risk management; health care policy; and information systems/technology to improve patient care outcomes and transform health care. The NEOL DNP expertise is grounded in the scholarship of application. The College recognizes a state and national need to prepare nurse executives for leadership roles by providing a DNP degree that is focused on unique learning experiences integrated into a curriculum that weaves the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses' (AACN) DNP Essentials and the CONs Student Learning Objectives (SLOs) with the 14 Forces of Magnetism from the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Magnet Recognition Program and the Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellows principles. In addition, we have a focus on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and new the financial, quality, outcomes, and regulatory requirements required of today s Nurse Executives and Clinicians. Foundational competencies, known as the Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice, are identified by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN, 2006) as: I. Scientific Underpinnings for Practice II. Organizational and Systems Leadership for Quality Improvement and Systems Thinking III. Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice IV. Information Systems/Technology and Patient Care Technology for the Improvement and Transformation of Health Care V. Health Care Policy for Advocacy in Health Care VI.Inter-professional Collaboration for Improving Patient and Population Health Outcomes VII.Clinical Scholarship and Analytical Methods for Evidence-Based Practice VIII.Information Systems/Technology and Patient Care Technology for the Improvement and Transformation of Health Care 2 P a g e

4 There are 11 Student Learning Objectives expected of the University of New Mexico College of Nursing (UNM CON) DNP NEOL graduate. They are to: 1. Assume the role of the doctoral prepared nurse in teaching, scholarship, leadership, and service. 2. Apply analytic methods to create, evaluate, and adopt effective innovations to improve health. 3. Analyze, translate, and apply evidence to improve health outcomes. 4. Engage individuals and communities to develop, implement, and evaluate interventions to address their health disparities. 5. Facilitate optimal health outcomes through delivery of culturally sensitive care, including clinical prevention strategies, identification of risk, individualized interventions, and formation of therapeutic relationships with clients. 6. Apply clinical, community, and policy interventions to reduce health inequities. 7. Evaluate and critique social policy relevant to the organization and delivery of health care. 8. Integrate and evaluate information systems in patient care technology for clinical, research, and administrative best practices. 9. Apply leadership and advocacy skills in the development, implementation, and evaluation of health care organizations, delivery of care, and policy. 10.Utilize effective management and organizational skills to assume a leadership role in health care delivery, policy, and systems. 11. Practice nursing reflectively, guided by theory, based on best evidence and integrating creative and critical thinking. UNM College of Nursing (505) HSC-CON-StudentServices@salud.unm.edu or jbelsher@salud.unm.edu NursingCAS (617) nursingcasinfo@nursingcas.org 3 P a g e

5 Minimum Application Requirements To be considered for the UNM CON NEOL DNP applicants must: Must have a BSN and a Master s degree in related field MBA, MPA, MPH, or MSA. or an MSN in Nursing Administration. We have expanded our admission criteria to include individuals with a BSN in other related indirect care MSNs including MSNs in education, informatics, and health policy who are currently working in leadership positions. Applicants must have at least three years of progressive management/leadership experience, or equivalent as determined by the application committee. Applicants who do not meet MSN educational criteria will be offered the opportunity to take the final comprehensive exam from the Nurse Administration Concentration which covers organizational systems, quality, budgeting, supply costs and finance, as well as human resources (Study materials will be given for the student to prepare for the exam), In the event a student does not pass one or more of the four sections on the exam, they may take the exam a second time. If they still have a deficit, they will be offered the MSN in Nursing Administration s core courses; (one-four courses dependent on comprehensive exam scores) as a bridge into the NEOL DNP. These courses will need to be taken before the student can begin in the NEOL DNP program. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA at the master s level (a 3.5+ GPA is preferred). Minimum of three years in progressive nursing management or leadership management. A graduate level inferential statistics course is offered within the program of studies. If a candidate has taken and passed an equivalent course within the past five years, it will be accepted as meeting the criteria for that course in the Program of Studies. Current, and unencumbered, RN license from one of the 50 U.S. States or Territories; if an advanced practice nurse or board certified in a nursing specialty, a copy of your advanced practice license or certification must be submitted. This will be upload in the Documents section of NursingCAS listed under the Program Materials section. Must agree to sign a commitment to enroll in the program of studies course sequencing based on semesters and attend the annual DNP residency held in May of each year (May 23 rd -27 th, 2016). Personal interview (will be arranged and can be in person or by phone, Skype, Zoom, or Adobe hangout, etc.) A letter of intent which specifies career goals and a clear statement of how the DNP will advance your executive administrative practice. 4 P a g e

6 Current CV/resume Submission of either a 2-3 page scholarly (APA 6 th Ed. Format) document with a description of an example of a specific health care problem that you would like to see changed. This should (preferably by your capstone project idea) or a 1st authored publication. Three references from those who know your work best and can comment on your abilities to succeed in a Doctoral level of education and an advanced nursing executive role. These should be one each from a professor, supervisor, or colleague. Official transcripts Must have pre-arranged practice site(s) for residency and capstone courses (these will be discussed with your major professor/advisor during residency week and meet all clinical clearances and liability of site(s). These will be discussed during residency week. All liabilities and clearances must be obtained by end of first term of enrollment. Practice sites for residency and/or Independent Studies should be identified and the process for clearance begun during the second semester. Failure to complete any of the above steps will result in ineligibility, and your application will not be processed. New Mexico Residency The UNM CON abides by the policies set forth by the UNM Office of the Registrar regarding all residency issues and decisions. For more information, visit 5 P a g e

7 Timeline for Summer 2016 Admission July 30, 2015: The DNP NEOL NursingCAS application period opens. April 30, 2016, by 9:59 MST: The DNP NEOL concentration has a rolling admission with a final deadline of April 30, 2016 by 9:59 MST. All applications must be completed and paid for by the indicated day and time. April 30, 2016, by 9:59 MST: Official transcripts must be received by NursingCAS before application is verified for review. This is the final date transcripts will be accepted by NursingCAS. Late Early 2016: Applicant Interviews by invitation and appointment as applications are verified. The UNM CON will contact eligible applicants to schedule. Interviews can be in person, via zoom or Skype. Make sure the and phone number you list on your application are ones you frequently use applicants will be notified of the UNM CON admission decision via the phone and they used on their application. This will occur in Late Early Residency week May th must be attended. If no prior approval for missing some of residency week is obtained by the Program Director, students will automatically be dropped (you have contact and phone number of Dr. Woods). How to Apply The UNM CON utilizes NursingCAS for all DNP NEOL applications. We require: The applicant to submit all official transcripts to NursingCAS for verification and processing. The UNM CON no longer accepts transcripts for applications. We do not require: The applicant to enter any academic history under the Academic History section within NursingCAS. The applicant to take the GRE or any other entrance exam. 6 P a g e

8 Transcript Requirements Transcripts must meet the following requirements to be considered official by NursingCAS: 1. A Registrar s seal and/or legible signature must be included on the transcript. 2. The transcript must be mailed directly to NursingCAS from the Registrar s Office of the school where the course was taken. 3. The transcript cannot be marked Issued to Student or Student Copy. 4. The transcript must reflect all relevant, correct information for the applicant identified on the application. 5. Transcripts cannot be gathered by the student and then mailed to NursingCAS. As stated above, transcripts must come directly from the institution s Registrar s Office. All questions regarding transcripts must be directed to NursingCAS, as the UNM CON does not have access to them until they have been received and processed by NursingCAS. NursingCAS Address for Transcripts You will be sending your official transcripts directly to NursingCAS. Their address is: Letter of Intent NursingCAS Transcript Processing Center P.O. Box 9201 Watertown, MA Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent that outlines and conveys the experiences and events in your academic and professional life that have led you to desire an academic doctoral education. It should be no more than two pages in length. Upload your letter in the Program Materials section of the NursingCAS application, under the Documents tab. Letters of Recommendation Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation with their DNP NEOL NursingCAS application. The letters of recommendation need to be from professional contacts and need to convey how long the individual has known you and in what capacity, your overall maturity, writing ability, communication skills, contribution to your work environment, ability to lead and work collaboratively with others, and overall impressions related to your being able to succeed in Doctoral studies. Submit information about the references providing the letters of recommendation in the Supporting Information section of the NursingCAS application, including: first name, last name, and address. 7 P a g e

9 Resume or CV Applicants are required to submit either a current resume or CV with their DNP NEOL NursingCAS application. This will be uploaded under the Program Materials section of NursingCAS. Writing Sample Submission of either a 2-3 page scholarly document (APA 6 th Ed.) with a description of an example of a specific health care problem, desired population health outcome, or health policy, etc. that you would like to see changed, (this should be your capstone project idea). Or you may submit a 1st authored publication. A 2 nd authored publication may be submitted with permission from the Program Director with specific content areas you were responsible for. You will upload your writing sample in the Program Materials section of the NursingCAS application, under the Documents tab. Interview Top scoring applicants will be invited to participate in an interview. Interviews will be held at the UNM CON either in person, or through Zoom, or Skype with dates and times to be determined at the committee and students conveniences. FAQs Regarding the NursingCAS Application Do I have to enter my entire academic history? No, you do not need to enter your academic history for the DNP NEOL application. It should be listed from most recent (highest degree earned) to earliest degree earned in your resume or CV. If I have already sent my official transcripts to UNM, do I still need to send them to NursingCAS? Yes, you still need to send all official transcripts to NursingCAS for processing. The UNM CON will not accept application transcripts under any circumstances. Do I have to submit my high school transcript? No, we do not require high school transcripts. The only transcripts we require are official college transcripts sent directly to NursingCAS for processing. You must include transcripts from any college of higher education you attended, regardless of whether you were conferred a degree or not. See above for the official transcript requirements. 8 P a g e

10 FAQs Regarding the DNP NEOL Program What is the DNP? The DNP is the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. It is considered entry into advanced practice by the AACN and is a nursing practice-focused doctoral degree. The UNM CON is currently only offering the Post Masters option for the Nurse Executive Organization Leadership (NEOL) concentration. However, we will also offer the clinical DNP at the same time as the NEOL; with both starting May, Why do I need a DNP? Currently, the AACN (2006) is still grandfathering in MSNs in both indirect care (Nurse Executive Organizational Leadership, Informatics, Health Policy, etc. along with MSNs with a clinical concentration such as FNP, PNP, Certified Nurse Midwife, Adult-Gero ACNP, CRNA, etc. You currently do not need a DNP to practice if you are a board certified advanced practice registered nurse and keep your certification current. However, the (AACN) has recommended that by 2015, the DNP be the education preparation for entry into advanced practice by all advanced practice nurses. When is the application deadline for the program and when is a new cohort admitted? The application process opens on July 30, 2015 and there is a rolling admissions cycle with the final deadline being April 30, 2016 for the NEOL DNP cohort being admitted in May The application cycle is the same each year with each subsequent new cohort beginning in May with Residency Week. Does the Post Masters DNP offer different tracts? The UNM CON currently offers only the NEOL post masters DNP. In summer 2016 we will offer the post-masters clinical DNP as stated above. How long is the program and is there a set curriculum and project required? The doctoral programs (DNP & PhD) are offered on the UNM semester schedule. The DNP program is a total of six semesters beginning in the summer. The curriculum is sequential and can be found in the DNP Student Handbook The DNP Student Handbook is revised for each academic year so you will fall under the Handbook which is published by December of the year ending. 9 P a g e

11 What is a capstone project? The DNP capstone project must exemplify scholarly activity. It is a culminating project showing practice excellence and demonstrating leadership to transform health care, demonstrates knowledge of population health, evidence-based practice, scientific inquiry, informatics, health policy, and the integration of the DNP role in an interprofessional team in an academic, health policy or health care environment. The capstone is a practice-oriented research project that meets the needs of the DNP s community of interest. The Capstone project is a not a dissertation which generates new knowledge. Rather the Capstone takes knowledge, skills, and attitudes and transforms care at the bedside, uses informatics to improve patient outcomes with a focus on health disparities, etc. (See pp.2 in the General Recruitment information for the NEOL DNP for a list of graduated and 2 nd -year NEOL DNP s Capstone Projects. Is the program completely online? What campus events are required of applicants/students? The DNP NEOL didactic program is completely online with both synchronous and asynchronous learning utilized. Students are only required to come to campus for Residency Week during each summer semester of the program for orientation, ongoing support for curriculum completion and capstone project. The CON reserves the right to negotiate with students to hold parts of class s on-the-ground, i.e. a Saturday or weekday evening if both faculty and student s agree to the schedule. Clinical practice hours for your residency may be obtained in your home location. Applicants are invited to campus for interviews but are not required to attend on campus as interviews will be offered via telephone, Zoom, or Skype. Can I continue my full-time job while in the program? Yes. The two-year program is designed for students to remain in their current positions. The time commitment for the program varies by term and year, but the highest number of credits will be six-seven in any one semester with the exception of your final two semesters which may be as low as three-five credits depending on the number of hours you need to complete to be eligible for graduation. How do I assure I have enough credits and practice hours to graduate? Our program is credit hours. In addition, the AACN requires that 1,000 practice hours are earned within these credits for the DNP degree. Our program of studies provides a baseline of practice hours. The remaining practice hours are most commonly earned through coursework already taken that meets practice requirements, an independent study, or additional Capstone or Residency hours. A thorough review of your academic credits will be done by the admission committee to determine your specific hours awarded and still needed (see pp. 23 of the DNP Student Handbook for the DNP NEOL Program of Studies found at 10 P a g e

12 What technology requirements are needed? A high-speed internet connection is essential. Students accepted into the program are required to have a computer, printer, web camera, internet access, Microsoft Office and the capability for downloading videos. In addition, students are required to be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel (if you use an Apple product with Safari, you will be required to save and post your work in MS Word), and post it in Blackboard Learn (you will get a tutorial and practice during residency week). Specific classes may require additional information technology and programs. What can I do if I am not proficient in excel? Included in your studentship at UNM is free access to software tutorials by Lynda. Go to sign in with your UNM NetID, and search for the desired version of Excel for in-depth tutorials. What is the cost? Information about the cost of both in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees can be found online at the Bursar's website: please note that there is an additional Nursing Tuition Differential for nursing students that can be found just under the Tuition and Fee Schedule. In addition to these costs, please estimate $500 per semester in additional course fees, HSC Library Fee, Needle stick Insurance Fee and one-time fingerprinting and drug screening. If you have any question, please contact the College of Nursing's Financial Aid Officer, Ana Vigil, amvigil@salud.unm.edu or (505) Is student aid available? Please review the following UNM College of Nursing website for resources and more detail of financial assistance: In summary, there are various resources: Federal Student Financial Aid such as student loans is the most common form of assistance, National Health Service Corp., State resources such as the New Mexico Health Service corp., UNM Office of Graduate Studies Funding Resources and I recommend that students also complete the College of Nursing Scholarship Application upon admission to the College of Nursing. Please contact Ana Vigil, program coordinator if you have any questions at amvigil@salud.unm.edu or (505) We have yet to see Ana unable to help student s find money in some manner or other. She is exceptional, so please contact her as early as possible to explore opportunities. 11 P a g e

13 Faculty Support P.J. Woods, DNP Program Director, Concentration Coordinator NEOL DNP (I am on Educational Leave until Jan but am happy to talk with you anytime). Christine Delucas, Currently Interim DNP Program Director, Concentration Coordinator NEOL DNP through December (she is a valued faculty member and resource and she is happy to talk to you anytime now or in the future as well, regardless of her being interim or not); adelucas@salud.unm.edu, P a g e