MSN Student Handbook

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1 MSN Student Handbook Revised June 2010

2 PREFACE The purpose of this student handbook is to assist you in understanding the policies, procedures, and general information specific to the MSN program within the College of Nursing at East Tennessee State University. The information in this guide should supplement, not substitute, information published in the East Tennessee State University graduate catalog and the university student handbook, Spectrum. Successful matriculation and graduation from an academic program requires adherence to all policies, procedures, and regulations as stipulated by both the College of Nursing and the university. If you have any questions regarding requirements or policies, do not hesitate to refer them to your academic advisor, associate dean, or other appropriate persons. This handbook presents the policies, procedures, and general information in effect at the time of publication. Students affected by any changes to this handbook will be notified in writing. The current handbook will also be available online at in the Student Information section. This handbook is not intended to state contractual terms and does not constitute a contract between the student and the College of Nursing. East Tennessee State University is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution and is fully in accord with the belief that educational and employment opportunities should be available to all eligible persons without regard to age, gender, color, race, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. TBR # M

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Letter from the Dean... Letter from the Director of Graduate Programs... Section I - History, Vision, Mission, Values, Goals, Philosophy, and Program Outcomes College of Nursing Vision, Mission, Goals...7 MSN Purpose, Goals, and Outcomes...8 MSN Curriculum Requirements and Program Plans...9 1) FNP (full-time) ) FNP (part-time) ) ANP (full-time) ) ANP (part-time) ) GNP (full-time) ) GNP (part-time) ) PMHNP (full-time) ) PMHNP (part-time) ) Nursing Administration ) Clinical Nurse Leader...19 Section II - Progression, Readmission, and Graduation Policies Progression...21 Graduation Policies and Procedures...25 College of Nursing Grade Scale...26 Clinical Course Requirements...27 Section III - Other Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures Academic Misconduct...29 Address/Name Change...29 Advisement and Registration...29 Cancellation of Day, Evening, and Weekend Classes Due to Inclement Weather...30 Class and Clinical Attendance Policy...30 Clinical Placement and Preceptors...31 Code of Ethics (Faculty/Student)...31 Employment of Students...33 Hazardous Chemical Right-to-Know Law...33 Hospitalization Insurance for Students...33 Identification Badges/Insignias...33 Literary Format...33 Professional Dress Guidelines...33 Resolving Academic Concerns...34 Student Conduct College of Nursing Regulations...34 Substance Abuse Policy (Rules and Regulations Related to Unprofessional Conduct)...35

4 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) Section IV - College and University Resources and Services Page Class Officers and Representatives...38 Counseling Center...38 Disability Services...38 Faculty Practice Network, College of Nursing...39 Financial Aid and Scholarships...39 Graduate & Professional Student Association...40 Learning Resource Center (Computer Lab)...40 Libraries...40 School of Graduate Studies...40 Security Information Report...40 Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing...40 Skills Practice Lab...41 Student Health Services Clinic...41 Testing Center (College of Nursing)...41 Writing and Communication Center...41

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7 EAST TENESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING VISION STATEMENT To be the best College of Nursing in the state and region, nationally recognized for excellence in improving health through the integration of teaching, research, service and practice MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the College of Nursing is to facilitate the health of the community through excellence and innovation in nursing education, research, service and practice GOALS 1. Provide high quality nursing programs. 2. Provide BSN, MSN, and PhD graduates to address nursing workforce needs. 3. Provide culturally diverse opportunities for students and faculty. 4. Engage in faculty and/or student research and scholarly activities that improve health and advance nursing knowledge. 5. Deliver innovative health care in partnership with communities. 6. Influence systems and policies, through professional leadership, to improve health, and health in the community. M.S.N. PURPOSE AND GOALS The purpose of the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree program is to prepare nurses for advanced practice and entry into specialization. The advanced practice nurse works in interdisciplinary relationships and collaborative partnerships to meet population-based needs and provide high quality, cost-effective client care. The advanced practice nurse is accountable for influencing health policy, improving health care delivery, contributing to nursing science, and promoting the advancement of the nursing profession. The focus of the graduate program is on the delivery of nursing care to rural and underserved clients across the life span. Curricula are available to prepare students as Nurse Administrators, or Family, Adult, Gerontological, or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners. Students who complete course requirements for the nurse practitioner specialties are qualified to take a national certification examination. The program is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Specifically, the goals of the MSN degree program are to prepare graduates to: provide advanced nursing care to rural, urban, and underserved populations in a variety of settings; practice in collaborative and interdisciplinary relationships; assume positions of leadership in the health care delivery system; contribute to the current and evolving body of nursing science; and continue study at the doctoral level. 7

8 M.S.N. PROGRAM OUTCOMES On completion of the M.S.N. degree program, the graduate will be able to: 1. Synthesize specialized knowledge and theories from nursing and related disciplines into advanced nursing practice; 2. Practice advanced nursing in collaborative relationships across disciplines and in partnership with communities; 3. Manage the health care of clients within legal, ethical, and professional standards; 4. Design health promotion strategies across the life span and among diverse cultures to improve the health of a community; 5. Use research to integrate and apply knowledge to nursing practice and the delivery of health care services; and 6. Use leadership skills to effect health policy and promote change. Revised and approved by CON Faculty: 9/8/97; Revised 12/06/04. 8

9 OVERVIEW OF M.S.N. COURSE REQUIREMENTS All students enrolled in the MSN program will complete the following MSN core courses: NRSE 5000 Conceptual Systems in Advanced Nursing Practice 2 hours NRSE 5001 Nursing Research and Design 3 hours NRSE 5002 Policy & Ethics in Advanced Practice Nursing 3 hours Total 8 hours Students enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner specialty curriculum will complete MSN core courses, the Advanced Practice Nursing core and additional specialty nursing courses as specified in the curriculum plan. Dual specialties are available (FNP/GNP; ANP/GNP). The Advanced Practice Nursing core courses include the following: NRSE 5009 Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan 3 hours NRSE 5010 Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan: Practicum 3 hours NRSE 5016 Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses & Interventions 3 hours NRSE 5018 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology 3 hours NRSE 5004 Seminar in Professional Roles 1 hour Total 13 hours Students enrolled in the Nursing Administration specialty will complete the MSN core courses and specialty courses in nursing administration. All students are required to complete a culminating experience in the final semesters of the program. Students may also be required to pass a comprehensive examination based on the requirements of the specific concentration. 9

10 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM Family Nurse Practitioner Curriculum Plan - Full Time Summer (Optional Semester) Credit Hours (Clock Hours) * NRSE-5016 Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses & Interventions 3 Fall - Semester I ** NRSE Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan 3 ** NRSE Health Assessment Throughout The Lifespan: Practicum 3 (60 clock hrs) ** NRSE Conceptual Systems for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 NRSE Policy & Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 * NRSE Advanced Clinical Pharmacology OR 3 * NRSE Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses & Interventions (3) 14 Spring - Semester II NRSE Children and Adolescents 2 NRSE Children and Adolescents Practicum 3 (90 clock hrs) NRSE NRSE Young and Middle Adults 2 Young and Middle Adults Practicum 3 (90 clock hrs) NRSE Nursing Research and Design 3 * NRSE (Advanced Clinical Pharmacology) (3) 13-(16) Summer - Semester III NRSE NRSE Older Adults 2 Older Adults Practicum 3 (90 clock hrs) NRSE Behavioral Health Concepts for Adults 3 8 Fall - Semester IV NRSE NRSE Women's Health 2 Women's Health Practicum 3 (90 clock hrs) NRSE Seminar in Professional Roles 1 NRSE Internship in Advanced Nursing Practice 4 (180 clock hrs) 10 Total Credit Hours in Curriculum 48 Total Clock Hours in Practica 600 *ALNU-5016 and ALNU-5018 are pre- or corequisites to all clinical practica except Health Assessment. ** Prerequisite to clinical courses Note: The ratio of credit hours to clock hours per week is 1:1 for didactic courses, 1:2 for all practica, and 1:3 for the Internship course. An FNP/GNP dual specialty is available on completion of eleven (11) additional credits of specified coursework (ALNU 5021, 5022, 5031, 5032 and 5038). 10

11 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM Family Nurse Practitioner Curriculum Plan - Part Time Fall - Semester I Credit Hours (Clock Hours) * NRSE Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses & Interventions 3 NRSE Policy & Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 6 Spring - Semester II * NRSE Advanced Clinical Pharmacology 3 NRSE Nursing Research and Design 3 6 Summer - Semester III NRSE Behavioral Health Concepts for Adults 3 Fall - Semester IV ** NRSE -5009/10 Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan Theory & Practicum 6 (60 clock hrs) ** NRSE Conceptual Systems for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 8 Spring - Semester V NRSE -5011/12 Summer - Semester VI NRSE -5013/14 Fall - Semester VII NRSE -5021/22 Young & Middle Adults Theory & Practicum 5 (90 clock hrs) Older Adults Theory & Practicum 5 (90 clock hrs) Women s Health Theory & Practicum 5 (90 clock hrs) NRSE 5004 Seminar in Professional Roles 1 6 Spring Semester VIII NRSE -5023/24 Children & Adolescents Theory & Practicum 5 (90 clock hrs) Fall Semester IX NRSE Internship in Advanced Nursing Practice 4 (180 clock hrs) Total Credit Hours in Curriculum 48 Total Clock Hours in Practica 600 *ALNU-5016 and ALNU-5018 are pre- or corequisites to all clinical practica except Health Assessment. ** Pre-requisite to clinical courses Note: The ratio of credit hours to clock hours per week is 1:1 for didactic courses; 1:2 for all practica, and 1:3 for the Internship course. An FNP/GNP dual specialty is available on completion of eleven (11) additional credits of specified coursework (ALNU 5021, 5022, 5031, 5032 and 5038) 11

12 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM Adult Nurse Practitioner Curriculum Plan - Full Time Summer (Optional Semester) Credit Hours/Clock Hours * NRSE Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses & Interventions 3 Fall - Semester I ** NRSE Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan 3 ** NRSE Health Assessment Throughout The Lifespan: Practicum 3 (60 clock hours) ** NRSE Conceptual Systems for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 NRSE Policy & Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 * NRSE Advanced Clinical Pharmacology OR 3 * NRSE Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses & Interventions (3) 14 Spring - Semester II NRSE NRSE Young and Middle Adults 2 Young and Middle Adults Practicum 3 (90 clock hours) NRSE Case Management 2 NRSE Pharmacology & Therapeutics for Older Adults 1 NRSE Nursing Research and Design 3 * NRSE 5018 Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (3) 11-(14) Summer - Semester III NRSE NRSE Older Adults 2 Older Adults Practicum 3 (90 clock hours) NRSE Behavioral Health Concepts for Adults 3 8 Fall - Semester IV NRSE NRSE Women's Health 2 Women's Health Practicum 3 (90 clock hours) NRSE Seminar in Professional Roles 1 NRSE Internship in Advanced Nursing Practice 4 (180 clock hours) 10 Total Credit Hours in Curriculum 46 Total Clock Hours in Practica 510 *ALNU-5016 and ALNU-5018 are pre- or corequisites to all clinical practica except Health Assessment. ** Prerequisite to clinical courses Note: The ratio of credit hours to clock hours per week is 1:1 for didactic courses; 1:2 for all practica, and 1:3 for the Internship course An ANP/GNP dual specialty is available on completion of eight (8) additional credits of specified coursework (ALNU 5022, 5031 and 5032). 12

13 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM Adult Nurse Practitioner Curriculum Plan - Part Time Fall - Semester I Credit Hours (Clock Hours) * NRSE 5016 Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions 3 NRSE Policy & Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 6 Spring - Semester II * NRSE Advanced Clinical Pharmacology 3 NRSE Nursing Research and Design 3 NRSE Pharmacology & Therapeutics for Older Adults 1 7 Summer - Semester III NRSE Behavioral Health Concepts for Adults 3 Fall - Semester IV ** NRSE -5009/10 Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan - Theory & Practicum 6 (60 clock hours) ** NRSE Conceptual Systems for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 8 Spring - Semester V NRSE -5011/12 Young & Middle Adults - Theory & Practicum 5 (90 clock hours) NRSE Case Management 2 7 Summer - Semester VI NRSE -5013/14 Older Adults - Theory & Practicum 5 (90 clock hours) Fall - Semester VII NRSE -5021/22 Women's Health - Theory & Practicum 5 (90 clock hours) NRSE Seminar in Professional Roles 1 NRSE Internship in Advanced Nursing Practice 4 (180 clock hours) 10 Total Credit Hours in Curriculum 46 Total Clock Hours in Practica 510 * Pre-requisite to clinical courses **ALNU-5016 and ALNU-5018 are pre- or corequisites to all clinical practica except Health Assessment. Note: The ratio of credit hours to clock hours per week is 1:1 for didactic courses; 1:2 for all practica, and 1:3 for the Internship course. An ANP/GNP dual specialty is available on completion of eight (8) additional credits of specified coursework (ALNU 5022, 5031 and 5032). 13

14 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Curriculum Plan - Full Time Summer (Optional Semester) Credit Hours (Clock Hours) * NRSE Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses & Interventions 3 Fall - Semester I ** NRSE Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan 3 ** NRSE Health Assessment Throughout The Lifespan: Practicum 3 (60 clock hours) ** NRSE Conceptual Systems for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 NRSE Gerontology and Health 3 * NRSE Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses & Interventions OR 3 * NRSE Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (3) 14 Spring - Semester II NRSE Young & Middle Adults 2 NRSE Case Management 2 NRSE Case Management Practicum 3 (90 clock hours) NRSE Nursing Research and Design 3 NRSE Pharmacology & Therapeutics for Older Adults 1 * NRSE Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (3) 11 (14) Summer - Semester III NRSE NRSE Older Adults 2 Older Adults Practicum 3 (90 clock hours) NRSE Behavioral Health Concepts for Adults 3 8 Fall - Semester IV NRSE Care of the Older Adult In Structured Settings 2 NRSE Practicum in the Care of the Older Adult in Structured Settings 3 (90 clock hours) NRSE Seminar in Professional Roles 1 NRSE Internship in Advanced Nursing Practice 4 (180 clock hours) 10 Total Credit Hours in Curriculum 46 Total Clock Hours in Practica 510 * ALNU-5016 and ALNU-5018 are pre- or corequisites to all clinical practica except Health Assessment. ** Pre-requisite to clinical courses Note: The ratio of credit hours to clock hours per week is 1:1 for didactic courses; 1:2 for all practica, and 1:3 for the Internship course. 14

15 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Curriculum Plan - Part Time Fall - Semester I Credit Hours (Clock Hours) * NRSE Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions 3 NRSE Gerontology and Health 3 6 Spring - Semester II NRSE Nursing Research and Design 3 * NRSE Advanced Clinical Pharmacology 3 NRSE Pharmacology & Therapeutics for Older Adults 1 7 Summer - Semester III NRSE Behavioral Health Concepts for Adults 3 Fall - Semester IV ** NRSE -5009/10 Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan - Theory & Practicum 6 (60 clock hrs) ** NRSE Conceptual Systems for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 8 Spring - Semester V NRSE Young & Middle Adults 2 NRSE Case Management 2 NRSE Case Management Practicum 3 (90 clock hrs) 7 Summer - Semester VI NRSE -5013/14 Older Adults - Theory & Practicum 5 (90 clock hrs) Fall - Semester VII NRSE Care of the Older Adult In Structured Settings 2 NRSE Practicum in the Care of the Older Adult in Structured Settings 3 (90 clock hrs) NRSE Seminar in Professional Roles 1 NRSE Internship in Advanced Nursing Practice 4 (180 clock hrs) 10 Total Credit Hours in Curriculum 46 Total Clock Hours in Practica 510 *ALNU-5016 and ALNU-5018 are pre- or corequisites to all clinical practica except Health Assessment. ** Pre-requisite to clinical courses Note: The ratio of credit hours to clock hours per week is 1:1 for didactic courses; 1:2 for all practica, and 1:3 for the Internship course. 15

16 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Curriculum Plan - Full Time Summer Optional Semester Credit Hours (Clock Hours) ** NRSE Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses & Interventions 3 Fall - Semester I * NRSE Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan 3 * NRSE Health Assessment Throughout The Lifespan: Practicum 3 (60 clock hours) * NRSE Conceptual Systems for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 NRSE Policy and Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 ** NRSE Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses & Intervention OR ** NRSE Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (3) 14 Spring Semester II NRSE Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Care I 3 NRSE Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Care I: Practicum 3 (90 clock hours) NRSE Psychopharmacology 3 NRSE Nursing Research & Design 3 ** NRSE Advanced Clinical Pharmacology (3) 12 (15) Summer Semester III NRSE Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Care II 2 NRSE Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Care II: Practicum 2 (90 clock hours) NRSE Case Management 2 6 Fall Semester IV NRSE Seminar in Professional Role Development 1 NRSE 5410 Interpersonal Treatment Modalities 3 NRSE Interpersonal Treatment Modalities: Practicum 3 (90 clock hours) NRSE Internship in Advanced Nursing Practice 4 (180 clock hours) 11 Total Credit Hours in Curricula 46 Total Clock Hours in Practica 510 *ALNU-5016 and ALNU-5018 are pre- or corequisites to all clinical practica except Health Assessment. ** Pre-requisite to clinical courses Note: The ratio of credit hours to clock hours per week is 1:1 for didactic courses; 1:2 for all practica except PMNU 5409Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Care II: Practicum; and 1:3 for PMNU 5409 and the Internship course. 16

17 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Curriculum Plan Part-Time Fall Semester I Credit Hours (Clock Hours) * NRSE Pathophysiology for Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions 3 NRSE Policy & Ethics in Advanced Nursing Practice 3 6 Spring Semester II NRSE Nursing Research and Design 3 * NRSE Advanced Clinical Pharmacology 3 6 Fall Semester III ** NRSE -5009/5010 Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan Theory & Practicum 6 (60 clock hours) ** NRSE Conceptual Systems for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 8 Spring Semester IV NRSE -5404/05 Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Care I Theory & Practicum 6 (90 clock hours) NRSE Psychopharmacology 3 9 Summer Semester V NRSE Case Management 2 NRSE -5408/09 Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Care II Theory & Practicum 4 (90 clock hours) 6 Fall Semester VI NRSE Interpersonal Treatment Modalities 3 NRSE Interpersonal Treatment Modalities: Practicum 3 (90 clock hours) NRSE Seminar in Professional Role Development 1 NRSE Internship in Advanced Nursing Practice 4 (180 clock hours) 11 Total Credit Hours in Curricula 46 Total Clock Hours in Practica 510 *ALNU-5016 and ALNU-5018 are pre- or corequisites to all clinical practica except Health Assessment. ** Pre-requisite to clinical courses Note: The ratio of credit hours to clock hours per week is 1:1 for didactic courses; 1:2 for all practica except PMNU 5409Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Care II: Practicum; and 1:3 for PMNU 5409 and the Internship course. 17

18 Fall Semester I NRSE 5000 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING Master of Science in Nursing Degree Program Nursing Administration Proposed Weekend Curriculum Plan 2006 Conceptual Systems for Advanced Nursing Practice 2 NRSE 5001 Nursing Research and Design 3 NRSE 5501 Leadership in Nursing Administration 1 6 Spring Semester II NRSE 5510 Organizational Theory: Application to Nursing Administration 3 Credit Hours (Clock Hours) * NRSE 5530 Health Care Organizations and Law 3 6 Summer Semester III NRSE 5520 Fiscal Management in 3 Nursing Administration NRSE 5002 Policy & Ethics in Advanced Practice Nursing 3 6 Fall Semester IV * NRSE 5535 Quality Management in Health Care Organizations 3 NRSE /PUBH/MGMT 5550 Human Resource Management in 3 Health Organizations 6 Spring Semester V NRSE 5017 Health Care Informatics (Internet) 3 * NRSE /PUBH/MGMT 5590 Strategic Planning for Health Care 3 6 Summer Semester VI NRSE 5021 Case Management 2 NRSE 5561 Applications in Nursing Administration I 3 (90 clock hours) 4 Fall Semester VII NRSE 5571 Applications in Nursing Administration II 3 (90 clock hours) Total Credit Hours in Curriculum 38 Total Clock Hours in Practica 180 *Course Approved for the 18 credit hour Interdisciplinary (College of Business, Public & Allied Health, Nursing) Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management Program NOTE: The ratio of credit hours to clock hours per week is 1:1 for didactic courses; 1:3 for the Nursing Administration Practicum courses. 18

19 EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM CNL FULL-TIME Clinical Nurse Leader Curriculum Plan Full Time Fall Semester I Credit Hours (Clock Hours) ** NRSE-5009 Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan 3 ** NRSE-5010 Health Assessment Throughout the Lifespan: Practicum 3 (60 clock hours) * NRSE-5016 Advanced Pathophysiology 3 ** NRSE-5000 Conceptual Systems for Advanced Practice 2 11 Spring Semester II NRSE-5001 Nursing Research and Design 3 NRSE-6513 Case Management 2 NRSE-5200 Microsystem Management for the CNL 3 * NRSE-5210 Advanced Pharmacology for Non-Prescribers 3 11 Summer Semester III NRSE-5520 Fiscal Management in Nursing Administration 3 NRSE-6004 Quality Management in Health Care 3 6 Fall Semester IV NRSE-5017 Health Care Informatics 3 NRSE-5220 Population-based Clinical Nursing Care 3 NRSE-5002 Health Care Policy & Ethics 3 Elective 3 12 Spring Semester V NRSE-5950 Internship in Advanced Nursing Practice 4(360 clock hours) Total Credit Hours in Curriculum 44 Total Clock Hours in Practica 420 *NRSE 5016 and NRSE 5210 are pre- or corequisities to all clinical practica except Health Assessment. **Prerequisite to clinical courses. Note:: The ratio of credit hours to clock hours per week is 1:1 for didactic courses, and 1:2 for all practica and 1:6 for Internship. 19

20 SECTION II PROGRESSION, READMISSION, AND GRADUATION POLICIES 20

21 PROGRESSION, READMISSION, AND GRADUATION POLICIES PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL GRADUATE STUDENTS 1. Students in graduate nursing programs must meet the requirements of the School of Graduate Studies to remain in good standing. An overall grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.0 (B) or better must be maintained. Graduate credit will be given for grades of "A" "A-", "B+", "B", "B-", "C+", and "C", in graduate-level courses. Graduate credit is not awarded for Pass/Fail grades. All graduate course grades earned at ETSU by a student will be used in computing the G.P.A. An overall G.P.A. of 3.0 is required for admission to candidacy, graduation, or certificate program completion. 2. A graduate nursing student must achieve a "C" (2.0) or better in every required course in the graduate nursing program. A student who receives less than a "C" grade in any required graduate course will be recommended for dismissal from the program. If dismissed a student has the option to apply for reinstatement. 3. If a student's cumulative grade point average falls below 3.0, she/he will be placed on academic probation the following semester. If the student does not achieve a 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the conclusion of one probationary semester, the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College of Nursing will determine if the student should be dismissed from graduate study or continued on academic probation. No student will be allowed more than two probationary semesters, whether consecutive or cumulative (See Graduate Catalog). At the end of a second probationary semester a student whose cumulative grade point average is still below 3.0 will be dismissed from graduate study. 4. An incomplete grade ("I") indicates that the student was passing the course at the end of the semester, but due to circumstances beyond the student's control, was unable to complete the course requirement. It also indicates that the student has received consent from the instructor to complete the work for which the "I" is assigned. The "I" grade cannot be used to allow a student to do additional work to raise a deficient grade or to repeat a course. An "I" grade must be removed no later than one calendar year from the time the grade is awarded. Time extension requests for removal of an "I" grade must be submitted to and approved by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies before the allotted time expires. An "I" grade not removed under the guidelines in the Graduate Catalog (pg. 14) will be converted to an "F". 5. Candidates for the master's degree with a thesis option must continue to register each semester (minimum of one hour) from the time of the initial registration for Thesis (5960) or Readings & Research (5990) until the thesis or dissertation is accepted by the School of Graduate Studies. A grade of "S," "SP" (satisfactory progress), or "U" will be assigned by the student's major academic advisor in consultation with committee members at the end of each semester for all hours of thesis or dissertation credit for which the student is registered. A one-hour registration will meet the requirement for summer session. A grade of "S" carries graduate credit and indicates satisfactory completion of the course. Degree completion requires an "S" on the most recent hours associated with the thesis, dissertation, or the Readings & Research course. (See detailed policy in the Graduate Catalog.). 6. Students who wish to change from part-time to full-time status must submit a written request to the College of Nursing's Office of Student Services. Requests will be approved on an individual basis, taking into consideration the student's academic performance and available clinical slots. The student is referred to the Graduate Catalog for more detailed progression information. Transfer of College Credits 1. As stated in the Graduate Catalog, students may petition for the transfer of a maximum of nine semester hours of graduate credit from ETSU or other regionally accredited U.S. and approved international institutions, if grades of B" (or equivalent) or higher were received ("B-" grades do not transfer). 2. Forms for transfer of credit are available in the college's Office of Academic Programs and Student Services and must have the approved signatures. 21

22 3. The degree program time limit of six (6) years for master s coursework will begin with the registration date of the first course applied to the degree requirements, including transferred courses. The time limit for the use of credit toward a certificate is four to six years. 5. Grades from other regionally accredited institutions will not be used to compute the grade point average (the transferred ETSU credits will be included). Reinstatement Students who have been dismissed from the School of Graduate Studies for academic reasons may address a written request for reinstatement to the College of Nursing's Office of Student Services. The request should include reasons why the reinstatement should be considered. The College of Nursing's Graduate Admissions Committee will review the request for reinstatement and make recommendations to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies who will make the final decision on reinstatement, in accordance with policies established by the Graduate Council. Leave of Absence If a graduate student plans to take a leave of absence from the graduate nursing program, the College of Nursing's Office of Student Services and the Director of Graduate Programs must be notified, in writing, prior to the planned absence. It is also advised that the student and advisor discuss modifications to the student's program of study as a result of the intended leave of absence. Readmission - Reapplication As stated in the Graduate Catalog, if a student has not been active in the graduate program for more than a year, a readmission form must be filed and approved by the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies prior to re-enrollment. According to College of Nursing policy, a student who has applied for graduate study and is admitted, may defer enrollment for up to one (1) year. If enrollment is not activated at the end of one year, the student must reapply and be readmitted to the program. Advisement for MSN and Post-Master s Students It is essential that graduate students obtain advisement throughout the curriculum in order to progress smoothly through the sequence of courses. Advisement is especially important for the part-time graduate student, since most courses are only offered once each year. The following policies and procedures are designed to facilitate the student's progression throughout the graduate nursing program. 1. Upon enrollment in the graduate nursing program, each student will be assigned a major academic advisor. 2. For students completing a thesis, the major academic advisor will serve as the chair of the student's advisory committee. 3. The student and the major academic advisor have joint responsibility for planning the student's program of study before the initial semester of the program and ensuring that each step in fulfilling degree requirements is completed. The individualized program of study, which includes the sequencing of all required courses, planned electives and any transfer credits, will be recorded on the Program of Study form. 4. Upon successful completion of 12 hours of graduate credit with an overall G.P.A. of 3.0 or better, the degree- seeking student will submit the completed and signed Program of Study form and an Application for Candidacy form to the College of Nursing's Coordinator of Graduate Studies and Clinical Affiliations in the Office of Student Services. Copies will be forwarded to the School of Graduate Studies. Any subsequent change in the student's program of study must be approved by the major academic advisor and an Application for Change in Approved Program of Study form submitted promptly to the School of Graduate Studies through the College of Nursing's Office of Student Services. (See the Graduate Catalog). 22