Mayo School of Health Sciences. Nursing Clinical Education. Rochester, Minnesota.

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1 Mayo School of Health Sciences Nursing Clinical Education Rochester, Minnesota

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3 Nursing Clinical Education (Affiliated) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Mayo School of Health Sciences (MSHS) at Mayo Clinic in Rochester offers diverse and challenging clinical experiences to nursing students enrolled in Mayo Clinic-affiliated nursing programs. Over the years, nursing education at Mayo Clinic has evolved from a practical need for the best nursing care for Mayo patients. Consequently, the organization has played an integral role in providing opportunities for nursing education since its earliest days. Mayo s first allied health professional - Edith Graham Mayo, wife of Mayo founder Dr. Charles Mayo - was trained as a nurse anesthetist in Today, nursing education is offered at local and regional affiliated colleges and universities, with Mayo Clinic providing vital clinical experiences as students advance in their education. Mayo Clinic does not offer undergraduate nursing degree programs, but rather collaborates with academic partners to provide comprehensive educational opportunities. Clinical experiences are arranged between the student s school and the program director for the MSHS Nursing Clinical Education. They are cofacilitated by Mayo Clinic professional nursing staff and affiliated nursing faculty. These educational experiences provide nursing students opportunities to work alongside other professionals in a multidisciplinary health-care environment. Mayo Clinic s Department of Nursing supports a diversity of choices in nursing education to promote professional growth and allow flexibility to pursue educational goals. The department has received Magnet Hospital Recognition status for Excellence in Nursing Service. This award recognizes excellence in nursing services, development of a professional milieu, and growth and development of the nursing staff. Magnet institutions act as magnets by attracting and retaining outstanding nurses and creating a work environment that recognizes and rewards professional nursing. At Mayo Clinic, you will observe and experience patient care delivery in a comprehensive health-care center that offers: A caring, collaborative environment State-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and research facilities A large, diverse patient population An environment based on a team approach and with a commitment to mutual respect 1

4 ACCREDITATION Our affiliated nursing education programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. or the American Association of Colleges in Nursing. Mayo Foundation is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools Higher Learning Commission. Higher Learning Commission 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400 Chicago, IL (800) (312) Fax: (312) AFFILIATED INSTITUTIONS To participate in Nursing Clinical Education at Mayo Clinic, you must be enrolled in a nursing program at one of the following affiliated academic institutions: Augsburg College Nursing Programs 2211 Riverside Avenue South Minneapolis, MN (612) Minnesota State University at Mankato MSN Program 360 Wissink Hall Mankato, MN (507) (V) or (800) (MRS/TYY) Fax: (507) College of St. Scholastica 1200 Kenwood Avenue Duluth, MN (218) or (800) TTY/TDD (218) admissions@css.edu Rochester Community and Technical College th Ave. SE Rochester, MN (507) or (800) TTY Relay (800)

5 Luther College 700 College Drive Decorah, Iowa (536) or (800) University of Minnesota School of Nursing Weaver-Densford Hall 308 Harvard Street SE Minneapolis, MN (612) or (800) Fax: (612) University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire MSN Program 127 Nursing Eau Claire, WI (715) nursing@uwec.edu Viterbo College School of Nursing 815-9th Street South La Crosse, WI (608) communication@viterbo.edu Winona State University Department of Nursing P.O. Box 5838 Winona, MN (800) wmcbreen@winona.edu FACILITIES The Mayo Clinic campus in Rochester comprises an extensive outpatient complex, two hospitals, and research and education facilities. It is among the largest, most advanced medical centers in the world. Both Mayo Clinic s outpatient and inpatient facilities provide the training areas for the Nursing Clinical Education Program. In some cases, students also have access to community-based educational opportunities with Mayo Clinic-based programs and facilities. Mayo Clinic s state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and research facilities enhance student clinical experiences and the ability for clinical preceptors to provide high-quality clinical education experiences. 3

6 GRADUATION AND CERTIFICATION Mayo Clinic does not have a school of nursing, thus does not confer credits or certification upon completion of nursing clinical education within Mayo facilities. However, when you successfully complete the nursing program at your affiliated school, you will receive your nursing degree from that college or university. HOURS Your nursing clinical education hours will vary according to your affiliated school schedule and class requirements. Some clinical hours occur during the daytime and some during the evening. CLASS SIZE Mayo School of Health Sciences admits up to 550 students from nine affiliated institutions each year in Nursing Clinical Education at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. CURRICULUM During your Nursing Clinical Education at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, you will have the opportunity to rotate through the entire hospital care setting. Your experiences may include: Medical/surgical Pediatrics Critical care (ICU) Psychiatry Obstetrics and gynecology Ambulatory care Research Our Nursing Clinical Education experience prepares you to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a health-care team. CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the very best education programs. Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure the highest-quality training. 4

7 Faculty TEACHING FACULTY The Nursing Clinical Education programs (affiliated) utilize nursing faculty from the affiliated schools in collaboration with selected preceptors from Mayo Clinic s nursing staff and others on the Mayo clinical, scientific and technical staffs. Preceptors are chosen for their commitment to teaching as well as clinical practice and/or research. Many have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their field. You will have access to these individuals throughout your training - with the opportunity to learn directly from some of today s best practitioners of nursing. Supervision and accessibility to faculty from the affiliated nursing program at your school will be maintained throughout your clinical experiences at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. VISITING PROFESSORS/LECTURERS A hallmark of higher education excellence is the breadth and depth of information and experience provided students by the faculty and visiting experts. Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic to lecture on their areas of medical and scientific expertise each year. As a student of Mayo School of Health Sciences, you are encouraged to attend all conferences, lectures and seminars prepared for students, residents, fellows and consulting staff. Admissions PREREQUISITES For admission to and participation in the Mayo School of Health Sciences Nursing Clinical Education programs, you must: Be enrolled in an accredited nursing program with one of our affiliated education partners Be in good academic standing 5

8 POLICIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following Mayo School of Health Sciences policies affect applications and admissions to its programs: English fluency Fluency in written and spoken English is essential to succeed in the program and to ensure patient safety. If English is a second language, you must be able to demonstrate fluency. Satisfactory performance on the Test of English as a Foreign Language examination or the Michigan Test of English Language Proficiency must be documented as proof of fluency. Your test results must be less than two years old. Immunization record For the protection of patients, students and employees, and in compliance with state regulations, Mayo Clinic requires students to be properly immunized. You must show proof of the following immunizations before you begin a program at Mayo School of Health Sciences: Tuberculin test in the past six months Varicella, rubella and rubeola immunity Up-to-date diphtheria and tetanus shots Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declaration Documentation of vaccinations must be provided to Mayo Employee Health Service prior to the start of class. Health status Prospective nursing students will undergo a health review at their home institution and will have the opportunity to update or receive the required tests and immunizations cited above as necessary. Background check Prospective students must pass a criminal background check as required by state laws, prior to participating in nursing clinical education experiences at Mayo Clinic. Student responsibilities Students are required to exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times. Equal opportunity Mayo School of Health Sciences upholds all federal and state laws that preclude discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities or veteran s status. 6

9 Application Process POSITIONS Each year, up to 550 students are accepted in the Nursing Clinical Education Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. The program begins in September, but students are admitted throughout the year. HOW TO APPLY Appointments to the Nursing Clinical Education Program are made through your nursing program advisor, chair or dean at the college or university you are attending. Step 1: You must first apply to and be enrolled in a nursing program of one of our academic affiliates. (See page 2.) Step 2: Submit a completed Mayo School of Health Sciences online application. Step 3: The Mayo School of Health Sciences Education Committee approves the clinical experience participants and works with the affiliated instituions to place students accepted. Tuition & Financial Aid PROGRAM COSTS Tuition is paid to your college or university. Mayo Clinic charges no additional fees for the Nursing Clinical Education programs. Mayo Clinic provides appropriate scrub or surgical attire as required for certain rotations. You are responsible for your living accommodations and transportation. FINANCIAL AID Financial aide may be available through you affiliated college or university. 7

10 Nursing Career Overview CAREER OVERVIEW Nurses work to promote health, prevent disease and help patients cope with illness. They are advocates and health educators for patients, families and communities. When providing direct patient care, they observe, assess and record patient symptoms, reactions and progress. Nurses collaborate with physicians in the performance of treatments and examinations, the administration of medications, and the provision of direct patient care in convalescence and rehabilitation. Medical and nursing care are advancing continuously and nurses are actively engaged in continuous learning. Mayo School of Health Sciences provides exceptional clinical training experiences through many affiliated nursing education programs. MORE ABOUT NURSING The field of nursing offers several levels of practice, each with different educational requirements. There are many excellent nursing programs throughout the United States. Programs are offered for: Licensed Practical Nurse Registered Nurse - Associate s degree Registered Nurse - Baccalaureate degree Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Master s and Doctoral degree LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING Under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians, licensed practical nurses (LPNs) may care for patients of all ages. Using learned technical skills, licensed practical nurses assist patients in meeting their physical and psychosocial needs. Licensed practical nurses administer medications and perform treatments. Many employment opportunities are available to practical nurses in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and home care. Graduates are awarded a diploma or certificate in practical nursing and are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-PN). ASSOCIATE S DEGREE/REGISTERED NURSE The associate degree nursing program is designed to prepare graduates who administer safe, patient-centered nursing care in hospitals, home settings, nursing homes, clinics and other health-care facilities. Graduates are awarded an associate in science degree in nursing and are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN). 8

11 Bachelor s Degree with a Major in Nursing/Registered Nurse The bachelor s degree in nursing is designed to provide opportunities for students to develop a sound theoretical and clinical foundation for the practice of professional (registered) nursing. Graduates are prepared for a variety of roles in hospitals, nursing homes and community health settings. Nurses with bachelor s degrees can practice in their community with responsibility for health promotion, prevention of disease and caring for individuals, families and communities. An understanding of people and how they adapt to the environment is essential to the provision of these health-care services. Graduates are awarded a bachelor of science degree in nursing and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN). MASTER S DEGREE/ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSE AND DOCTORAL DEGREE (PH.D.) Graduate study in nursing is designed to expand students base of theoretical knowledge in nursing. Through scholarly inquiry, nurses in the master s program are prepared to manage and facilitate complex health care in many settings. The masters-prepared nurse may assume roles such as clinical nurse specialist, nurse educator, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, nurse anesthetist or nurse administrator. Doctoral programs prepare nurse scholars who generate, expand and disseminate nursing knowledge. They assume roles in practice, research and education as advanced clinicians, administrators, educators, researchers or policy makers. Nursing is a profession in which your education, knowledge, skills and experiences provide career flexibility and variety and can offer continued advancement and growth. 9

12 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Nursing is the largest health-care occupation and one of 10 occupations projected to have the largest numbers of new jobs annually through Opportunities should be excellent for nurses with advanced education and training. Some states report current and projected shortages of nurses, primarily due to an aging workforce and recent declines in nursing school enrollments. Faster than average growth also will be driven by technological advances in patient care, which permit nurses to treat more medical problems, and an increasing emphasis on preventive care. In addition, the number of older people, who are much more likely than younger people to need nursing care, is projected to grow rapidly. As nursing positions expand beyond the traditional hospital nursing roles, nurses have increased options and flexibility. In today s integrated health-care networks, nurses may rotate among employment settings. Facilities or areas in which nurses typically are employed include: Hospitals Clinics or Offices Nursing Homes Home-health Public Health Occupational Health or Industrial Nurse Leadership positions HOSPITALS Nurses working in hospitals comprise the largest group of nurses. Most are staff nurses, who provide bedside nursing care and carry out medical regimens. They also may supervise licensed practical nurses and nursing aides. Hospital nurses usually are assigned to one area, such as surgery, obstetrics, pediatrics, emergency room, intensive care or treatment of cancer patients. Some may rotate among departments. Employment in hospitals is expected to grow more slowly than in other health-care sectors. While the intensity of nursing care is likely to increase, requiring a higher nurse-to-patient ratio, the number of inpatients (i.e., those who remain in the hospital for more than 24 hours) is not likely to increase. Patients are being discharged earlier and more procedures are being done on an outpatient basis. 10

13 CLINICS OR OFFICES Clinic or office nurses care for outpatients in physicians offices, clinics, surgery centers and emergency medical centers. They prepare patients for, and assist with, examinations, administer injections and medications, dress wounds and incisions, assist with minor surgery and maintain records. Some also perform routine laboratory and office work. An increasing proportion of sophisticated procedures, which once were performed only in hospitals, are being performed in physicians offices and clinics, including ambulatory surgery centers and emergency medical centers. Accordingly, employment is expected to grow faster than average in these health-care settings, especially in those facilities providing sameday surgery, rehabilitation and chemotherapy. NURSING HOMES Nursing home nurses manage nursing care for residents with conditions ranging from a fracture to Alzheimer s disease. Although they often spend much of their time on administrative and supervisory tasks, RNs also assess residents health condition, develop treatment plans, supervise licensed practical nurses and nursing aides, and perform difficult procedures such as starting intravenous fluids. They also work in specialty-care departments, such as long-term rehabilitation units for patients with strokes and head injuries. Employment in nursing homes is expected to grow faster than average due to increases in the number of elderly, many of whom require long-term care. In addition, the financial pressure on hospitals to discharge patients as soon as possible may result in more nursing home admissions. Growth in units that provide specialized long-term rehabilitation for stroke and head injury patients or that treat Alzheimer s victims also will increase employment of nurses. HOME-HEALTH Home-health nurses provide periodic services to patients in their homes. After assessing patients home environments, home-health nurses care for and instruct patients and their families. Home-health nurses care for a broad range of patients, such as those recovering from illnesses and accidents, cancer and childbirth. They must be able to work independently and may supervise home-health aides. Employment in home health care is expected to grow rapidly. This is in response to the growing number of older persons with functional disabilities, consumer preference for care in the home, and technological advances that make it possible to bring increasingly complex treatments into the home. The type of care demanded will require nurses who are able to perform complex procedures. 11

14 PUBLIC HEALTH Public health nurses work in government and private agencies and clinics, schools, retirement communities and other community settings. They focus on populations, working with individuals, groups, and families to improve the overall health of communities. They also work as partners with communities to plan and implement programs. Public health nurses instruct individuals, families and other groups regarding health issues, disease prevention, nutrition and child care. They arrange for immunizations, blood pressure testing and other health screening. These nurses also work with community leaders, teachers, parents and physicians in community health education. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OR INDUSTRIAL NURSES Occupational health or industrial nurses provide nursing care at work sites to employees, customers and others with minor injuries and illnesses. They provide emergency care, prepare accident reports, and arrange for further care if necessary. They also offer health counseling, assist with health examinations and inoculations, and assess work environments to identify potential health or safety problems. LEADERSHIP POSITIONS Head nurses, nurse supervisors or nurse administrators direct nursing activities. They plan work schedules and assign duties to nurses and aides, provide or arrange for training, and visit patients to observe nurses and to ensure the proper delivery of care. They also may see that records are maintained and equipment and supplies are ordered. EARNING POTENTIAL Median annual earnings of registered nurses was $21.49 per hour in According to a survey of hospitals across the United States, the national median annual salary of full-time, hospital-based, registered nurses in 2002 was $44,700. This represents base pay only; earnings such as shift differentials provide additional compensation. The median earnings for a clinical nurse specialist were $60,900. Many employers offer flexible work schedules, child care, educational benefits and bonuses. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Visit the following Web sites to learn more about the role of nurses: National League for Nursing ( American Association of Colleges of Nursing ( American Nurses Association ( 12

15 Program Contacts For an application form or more information about the Nursing Clinical Education Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, please contact: Kate Ray, Enrollment and Student Services Director (507) (800) Fax: (507) Or Donna Schumacher (507) Fax: (507) Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Mayo School of Health Sciences Siebens Medical Education Building First Street SW Rochester, MN You can also request more information on education programs offered by Mayo School of Health Sciences. 13

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