School of Health Professions, Science & Wellness

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1 School of Health Professions, Science & Wellness The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing PROGRAM offered Bachelor of Science Nursing Provision is made for matriculation of students just beginning their education in nursing and for RNs who are seeking a baccalaureate degree. SHPSW Nursing Information about the program D. Renee Winkfield, PhD Chair Edyth T. James Department of Nursing Room 205, Health Science Building Washington Adventist University 7600 Flower Avenue Takoma Park, MD Phone: Fax: rwinkfie@wau.edu bwalker@wau.edu Faculty D. Renee Winkfield, PhD, RN Chair Lena Choudhary, JD, MSN, RN Maureen Fama, MSN, RN Tijuana Griffin, MSN, RN Jasline Moreno, MSN, RN MaryChristine Ramos, MSN, RN Director of EXCELL Valerie Swan, MSN, RN Qiong (Joan) Wang, MSN, RN Mission Statement The primary mission of the Department of Nursing is the immersion of students into a Christocentric nursing environment that fosters the development of individuals as professionals in accordance with Seventh-day Adventist beliefs. Index >> Interactive Academic Bulletin

2 SHPSW Nursing Introduction The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing is committed to providing quality baccalaureate Christian nursing education. The nursing program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commissions (NLNAC). Students may contact NLNAC as a resource of information regarding tuition, fees, and length of program: 3343 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, Multiple agencies are utilized for clinical experience including: Washington Adventist Hospital Shady Grove Adventist Hospital Holy Cross Hospital National Naval Medical Center Children s National Medical Center The Washington Hospital Center County Departments of Health Adventist Home Health, School Health and Parish Nursing agencies Various skilled nursing facilities Goals The goals of the Nursing Department are: 1. To provide learning opportunities within a Christian environment while instilling the essence of Christian caring in the nursing role. 2. To focus on service through practice. 3. To consistently implement strategies necessary to maintain an undergraduate nursing program that is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and the Maryland Board of Nursing. 4. To prepare and encourage nursing undergraduates to pursue graduate study. Objectives The baccalaureate nursing curriculum has been designed to develop professional competence in the scholarly practice of nursing. The program of study offers interrelated theoretical and clinical learning experiences which allow the students to meet the following objectives: 1. Integrate theoretical knowledge acquired through the study of nursing, humanities, social and natural sciences to provide health care to clients in a multicultural society. 2. Use the nursing process within a human needs theoretical framework to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the health care of clients in a variety of settings within a multicultural/multi-faith society. 244 Washington Adventist University << Table of Contents

3 3. Integrate the leadership process in the practice of professional nursing within the health care system in a multicultural society. 4. Create a responsible practice of nursing within the health care system that is accountable to clients as consumers of health care in a multicultural society. 5. Verify nursing knowledge in the practice setting through the critique and application of selected nursing research. 6. Exhibit a commitment to caring for one s self and the members of a multicultural society. 7. Exhibit responsibility for life-long personal and professional growth. 8. Use a Christ-centered spiritual process within a multicultural, multifaith environment to help self, clients and coworkers identify and meet spiritual needs. Career Opportunities The bachelor of science degree in nursing expands the nurse s view of society s health needs. Employment opportunities extend beyond hospitals and nursing homes to community health agencies, health maintenance organizations, private industry, educational institutions, mission and foreign services. The program s broad integrated perspective develops interpersonal theoretical and clinical competence and prepares the student for graduate study in nursing. Nurses with graduate degrees in nursing find increased employment opportunities in research, practice, and education. Admission Requirements Freshman admission: Freshman pre-nursing majors are admitted according to general university policy and are admitted into the Nursing Program after the sophomore year. Freshmen, sophomore, and junior pre-nursing students are advised by any of the Nursing Department faculty. SHPSW Nursing Admission to the Baccalaureate Program: Admission to the nursing program in the junior year requires: 1. A cumulative college GPA of 2.75 (2.00 for RNs) or above on all courses attempted as well as composite 2.75 on prerequisites. Preference will be given to those with GPAs above 3.00 and to those who have completed course work at WAU. 2. A Nelson-Denny Reading Test score in vocabulary and comprehension at or above the 13th grade equivalency level. This test can be repeated only once. 3. Current CPR certification for health care providers. 4. Recommendation by departmental admission committee representative following interview of candidate. 5. Successful completion of the following pre-requisite courses with a Index >> Interactive Academic Bulletin

4 SHPSW Nursing grade of C or higher. Only two of these courses may be repeated once and no one course can be repeated more than once to be eligible for admission. ENGL 101 Composition... 3 ENGL 102 Research and Literature... 3 BIOL 111 Human Anatomy and Physiology... 4 BIOL 112 Human Anatomy and Physiology... 4 BIOL 150 Microbiology... 4 CHEM 105 Survey of Chemistry... 4 CHEM 110 Principles of Organic and Physiological Chemistry... 4 COMM105 Introduction to Human Communication... 3 NUTR 260 Nutrition... 3 PSYC 105 Introduction to Psychology... 3 PSYC 210 Psychology of Development and Learning... 3 MATH 110 Probability and Statistics... 4 SOCI 105 General Sociology... 3 CPTR 105 Introduction to Computers... 3 Note for transfer students: The department will review ALL prerequisite courses taken at other institutions prior to considering a student for admission to the WAU Nursing Program. The student s eligibility for admission will be based on all credits attempted, regardless of transfer status of the course(s). 6. Admission can be denied if the student receives: A grade of D in any two (2) prerequisite courses listed above A grade of F in any one (1) prerequisite course listed above 7. The Department of Nursing requires all NURS courses to be completed at WAU as listed for graduation. NURS or related nursing courses from other schools may be accepted as general elective credits at the discretion of the Registrar but will not be accepted as equivalents or replacements for WAU core nursing courses. Admission of the Registered Nurse: Washington Adventist University has an accelerated, non-traditional RN-BS completion program (EXCELL) for diploma or associate degree nursing graduates. Admission information for the EXCELL program may be found in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies section on Page Washington Adventist University << Table of Contents

5 Special Departmental Requirements Statement of Student Policies: All nursing students are required to show awareness of and respect for the policies and procedures set forth by the Department of Nursing. Each student will receive a copy of the Nursing Department policies in NURS 220 and NURS 304. Eligibility to remain in the program: The Department of Nursing reserves the right to administratively withdraw a student if, for any reason, the student s scholastic achievement, mental health, physical health, ability to work with people, and/or clinical competence proves unsatisfactory for safe nursing practice. SHPSW Nursing Progression requirements 1. All nursing students are required to maintain a cumulative university GPA of 2.50 or above at all times. 2. Nursing students may not remain in the nursing program when a final nursing major GPA of 2.50 is mathematically unattainable. 3. All Nursing students must achieve a C or above in all nursing and cognate courses to progress to subsequent nursing courses. 4. All Nursing students must achieve a minimum composite test score of C (minimum of 74%) in any nursing course to pass the course. 5. A student cannot repeat a nursing course more than once and may not repeat more than one nursing course in the nursing program. 6. Students who are identified as having a grade of C in more than one nursing course may be placed on departmental probation for one semester at the discretion of the department. Immediate dismissal will result if a student receives: a. A grade of D in any major or cognate course that is repeated. b. A grade of D in any two major courses (cumulative throughout the program) c. A grade of F in any one course in the major or cognate area. Readmission Requirements: Students who have been dismissed from the nursing program may be eligible to reapply to the program after one academic year. Students will have to meet all current admission requirements and will be required to repeat all nursing courses starting with NURS 330. Following readmission immediate dismissal from the program will result if a student receives a D or lower grade in any one nursing course. After the 2nd dismissal readmission to the program will not be considered. Summer Internship Hours:A minimum of 120 and up to 500 summer hours in an acute medical facility is required for a student to progress into the senior year. This requirement can be met either through a medical facility s externship program or through employment as certified nursing assistant. The externship/ facility must be approved by the department chair or designee prior to student starting. Index >> Interactive Academic Bulletin

6 SHPSW Nursing CPR certification: CPR certification for the health care provider must be current for enrollment in all nursing courses. Job Responsibilities: Students are not excused from class or clinical experiences for orientation or other work appointments. It is recommended that students evaluate course requirements before planning work commitments. Graduation Requirements: Receipt of a bachelor of science degree in nursing requires the student to: 1. Meet all university graduation requirements as stated in the Academic Bulletin. 2. Achieve a nursing major GPA as well as a cumulative GPA at or above Take and pass NURS 466 which includes a comprehensive NCLEX review course. In addition, to be recommended to the Board of Nursing as ready to sit for the NCLEX, students must successfully complete the following: 1. A test-taking skills workshop. 2. A pre-nclex examination with a score at or above 75th percentile. 3. A comprehensive NCLEX review course as designated by the department. Uniforms: A WAU student uniform, white shoes, white hose and lab coat are required of all traditional students. All students are required to wear the WAU identification badge in the clinical setting. Navy blue dress pants or skirts worn with a white blouse or shirt are required in the Community Health (NURS 460) course during the senior year. The uniforms must be ordered and paid for by the students during the first semester of Nursing courses. Estimated cost is $150. Malpractice Insurance: All nursing majors are required to have malpractice insurance when enrolled in nursing courses. This coverage is purchased through the university and will appear on the student s financial statement. Clinical Clearance Requirements: Health history Physical examination Background check CPR for Healthcare Providers All nursing majors must complete a health history and physical examination as required by the university. Copies of health history, physical exam, immunizations, background checks, CPR and other test must be submitted via the Student Immunization Tracker before clinical courses can be taken. There is a fee of $120 for this service. Transportation: Students are expected to provide their own transportation to and from the agencies used for nursing clinical experiences. Each student must have access to a car during the community health clinical experience (NURS 460) in the senior year. 248 Washington Adventist University << Table of Contents

7 Bachelor of Science in Nursing The baccalaureate curriculum has been designed to develop professional competence in the scholarly practice of nursing by combining nursing courses with a broad base in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The program of study in nursing offers interrelated theoretical and clinical learning experiences. The program of study for the bachelor of science degree includes General Education courses, cognate courses, nursing courses, and electives that are necessary to meet the graduation requirement of 128 credit hours. The 53 hours of nursing courses required for the traditional program are offered within four semesters (or 21 months). The program of study may be lengthened over 33 months if desired. For licensed RNs seeking to complete a baccalaureate degree in Nursing, please see the description for the EXCELL program in the School of Graduate and Professional Studies on Page SHPSW Nursing Nursing Major 54 hours NURS 201 Nurses as Writers... 1 NURS 220 Fundamental Concepts of Professional Nursing... 4 NURS 330 Concepts of Maximum Health... 6 NURS 331 Health and Physical Assessment... 3 NURS 332 Pharmacology... 3 NURS 335 Human Need Alterations: Pathophysiology... 3 NURS 350 Concepts of Impaired Health I... 8 NURS 370 Concepts of Nursing Research & Computers... 2 NURS 440 Concepts of Impaired Health II... 3 NURS 455 Concepts of Complex Health... 9 NURS 460 Concepts of Community Health Nursing... 6 NURS 465 Nursing Management within the Healthcare System... 3 NURS 466 Nursing Capstone Practicum... 1 NURS 480 Concepts of Collaboration and Preceptorship... 2 Required Cognates 42 hours BIOL 111* Human Anatomy and Physiology... 4 BIOL 112* Human Anatomy and Physiology... 4 BIOL 150* Microbiology... 4 CHEM 105* Survey of Chemistry... 4 CHEM 110* Principles of Organic & Physiological Chemistry... 4 CPTR 105* Introduction to Computers... 3 NUTR 260* Nutrition... 3 MATH 110* Probability and Statistics... 4 PSYC 105* Introduction to Psychology... 3 PSYC 210* Developmental Psychology... 3 SOCI 105* General Sociology... 3 RELT 320 Religion and American Culture (3) or RELT 280 Moral Issues in World Religions (3)... 3 * Prerequisites to be completed before traditional students are admitted to NURS 330. Index >> Interactive Academic Bulletin

8 SHPSW Nursing General Education 29 hours See details of General Education Program, Page 33. Computer proficiency is required. ENGL 101* Composition... 3 ENGL 102* Research and Literature... 3 COMM 105* Introduction to Human Communication... 3 INTD 105 First-Year Experience... 1 RELB/RELT Religion Electives (RNs take 6 total hours)... 9 NOTE: Electives must be taken from the required list. HIST History Elective... 3 LITR Literature Elective... 3 HMNT Humanities Elective... 3 PEAC Physical Education Activity Elective (RNs are exempt)...11 * Prerequisites to be completed before traditional students are admitted to NURS 330. Electives 3 hours TOTAL 128 HOURS NOTES: Contact hours are required by many states for re-licensure and by some professional organizations for specialty recertification. Fees vary according to course and number of contact hours. Contact hours are earned as follows: 1 contact hour = 60 minutes of approved, organized learning experience. 250 Washington Adventist University << Table of Contents