Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing

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1 Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing over 100 years of excellence in nursing education and caring for the health of the community College Catalog and Student Handbook for the Baccalaureate Nursing Program

2 Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing does not practice or condone discrimination in any form against students, employees, or applicants on the grounds of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability to the extent required by law. 1

3 Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing (the College) is a private, not-for-profit institution of higher learning that offers a baccalaureate and masters degree in nursing. The College offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) through its own program as well as through two joint programs. Basic students earn the degree through a partnership with Culver-Stockton College or Quincy University. Both the College and the partner institution jointly confer the degree. The College provides the nursing education. Partner institutions provide the general education and liberal arts experience. Advanced placement students and RN-BSN students earn the BSN through the College s own program. The advanced placement track is for individuals who have a baccalaureate degree (BA or BS) and/or graduate degrees in other fields. The RN-BSN track is for individuals who have successfully completed a diploma or associate degree program in nursing and hold a valid professional registered nurse license. The College s confers the Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN) through its own graduate program. The purpose of this program is to prepare baccalaureate-educated nurses for roles in nursing administration or nursing education. The College accepts LPNs who have successfully completed a practical nursing program and hold a current practical nurse license. Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Motto 2

4 Table of Contents ABOUT THE COLLEGE 2 Motto 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 GENERAL INFORMATION 7 Mission 7 Goals/Purposes 7 Philosophy 7 President's Message 8 History of the College 9 Accreditation/Institutional Memberships 10 College of Nursing Board 11 Administration 12 Staff 13 Faculty 14 College Address, Phone Number, Fax Number, and Web Address 16 Student Voice in the College 17 Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Academic Calendar 18 CURRICULM 20 Eligibility to Take the NCLEX-RN Licensure Examination 20 Statutory Requirements for the State of Illinois and Missouri 20 Curriculum Objectives/Outcomes/Competencies 21 Degree Plan for the Basic Track, Students Entering Fall 2009 in the Joint Program with Culver- Stockton College 22 Sample Class Schedule for the Basic Track, Students Entering Fall 2009 in the Joint Program with Culver-Stockton College 23 Degree Plan for the Basic Track, Students Entering Fall 2009 in the Joint Program with Quincy University 24 Sample Class Schedule for the Basic Track, Students Entering Fall 2009 in the Joint Program with Quincy University 25 Degree Plan for the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing RN-BSN Track, Students Entering Fall Sample Class Schedule for the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing RN-BSN Track, Entering Fall Degree Plan for the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Pilot LPN-BSN Track, Students Entering Summer Sample Class Schedule for the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Pilot LPN-BSN Track Students Entering Summer Degree Plan for the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Advanced Placement Track, Students Entering Summer Sample Class Schedule for the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Advanced Placement Track, Entering Summer COURSE DESCRIPTIONS: REQUIRED NURSING COURSES 32 Basic Track 32 RN-BSN Track 35 LPN-BSN Track 36 Nursing Advanced Placement Track 37 Electives 37 3

5 Table of Contents ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES 41 General Admissions Policy 41 TOEFL Requirement 41 Financial, Health, CPR, and Competencies/Performance Requirements 41 Policy and Requirements for Entering the Nursing Major as a s Sophomore Student into the Basic Track/Joint Nursing Program 42 Policy and Requirements for Entering the Nursing Major as s Transfer Student into the Basic Track/Joint Nursing Program 44 Policy and Requirements for Students Entering the College s LPN-BSN Track 45 Policy and Requirements for Students Entering the College s Advanced Placement Track 45 Policy and Requirements for Students Entering the College s RN-BSN Track 46 Admissions Procedure for Entering the Joint Nursing Program as a Basic or Transfer Student 47 Admissions Procedure for Entering the College s Nursing Program as an Advanced Placement, LPN- BSN, or RN-BSN Student 48 Transfer of Credit Policy for the Program with Culver-Stockton College 49 Transfer of Credit Policy for the Program with Quincy University 49 Validation Testing for Credit 50 Evaluation of Credit for Transfer 50 Articulation for Registered Nurses 51 Articulation for Licensed Practical Nurses 51 Enrolling as a Non-Degree Student/Auditing Courses 51 Competencies and Performance Standards 52 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING PROGRESSION AND GRADUATION 54 Progression Requirements and Policy 54 Graduation Requirements 54 Competency Requirements 55 Competency Testing 56 Dismissal 56 Grades 57 Grading 57 Incomplete Grade 57 Pass/Fail Grades 57 Grade Reports 58 Academic Warning 58 Academic Probation 58 Make Up of Academic Deficiencies 58 Independent Study 59 Professional Nursing Internships 59 Student Classification 59 Student Load 60 4

6 Table of Contents FINANCIAL AID AND TUITION, FEES, ROOM, BOARD, AND COSTS 61 Payment and Refund Policies 61 Non-payment of Fees 62 Pre-registration and Financial Aid 62 Financial Aid Program 62 Application Process for Financial Aid 65 Tuition, Fees, Room, Board, and Costs for Culver-Stockton College 66 Tuition, Fees, Room, Board, and Costs for Quincy University 66 Tuition, Fees, Room, Board, and Costs for Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing 67 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING ACADEMIC LIFE 68 Academic Schedule 68 Academic Honesty Policy and Honor Code 68 Access and Release of Student Records 72 Access to Students with Disabilities 73 Accountability 74 Academic Advising 74 APA Format 75 Attendance 75 Changing Courses 76 Criminal Background Check. 76 Health (Immunization) and CPR Requirements plus Licensure/Malpractice Insurance for LPN-BSN and RN-BSN Students 79 Leave of Absence 81 Maternity Leave 81 Military Leave 81 Petition for an Exception to Policy 81 Readmission to the Program 82 Unsafe Student Practice 82 Withdrawal 82 Where to Register for Classes 83 APPEAL, GRIEVANCE, AND JUDICIAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 84 Academic Grade Appeal 84 Non-Academic Appeal 84 Hearing Procedures 85 Communicating Student Concerns 86 Bill of Rights for Students of Nursing 86 Judicial Program 87 Student Code of Conduct 88 POLICES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING STUDENT LIFE 89 Alcohol/Drug Abuse Policy 89 Computer, Internet, and Usage 90 Confidentiality 91 Voices Day, Orientations, and Pinning 92 5

7 Table of Contents POLICES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING STUDENT LIFE, continued Dress Code 92 Health Insurance 94 Health and OSHA Policy 94 Scheduling Events 95 Security 96 Solicitation 96 Student Assistance Program 96 Student Transportation 97 STUDENT SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE COLLEGE OF NURSING 98 Advising and Counseling 98 Career Services 98 Child Care 98 Copy and FAX 98 Food Service 98 Library and Computer Center 99 Lockers 99 Lost and Found 99 Mail Service 100 Parking 100 Residence 100 Student Employment 101 Spiritual Life 101 Student Lounge 101 Textbooks 102 Tutoring 102 Voter Registration 102 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AT THE COLLEGE OF NURSING 103 State and National Student Nurses Organizations 103 Alumni Association 103 Sigma Theta Tau International 103 Student Nurses Organization (SNO) 103 STATEMENTS AND DISCLOSURES FOR THE COLLEGE OF NURSING 104 Equal Opportunity/Non-Discrimination 1 Immuno-Compromised Student AIDS Policy 104 NCLEX-RN RN Pass Rate, Graduation/Retention Rates, Crime Rates Disclosure Statement 104 Notice: Change in Catalog/Handbook Statement 6 Notice: Change in Catalog/Handbook Statement Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing reserves the right to change courses, requirements, and policies that are stated in this catalog and handbook without advance notice. Students will be informed of changes. 6

8 General Information Mission The mission of Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing is to educate persons of diverse backgrounds to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed for professional nursing practice and lifelong learning. This mission is accomplished in a community of learning dedicated to excellence and caring in professional nursing education. Goals/Purposes The goals/purposes of Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing are to: 1. Prepare professional nurses to practice as a provider, designer, manager, and coordinator of care as part of an interdisciplinary team in a variety of settings. 2. Prepare culturally competent graduates who will practice in an increasingly diverse society. 3. Develop abilities and skills necessary to become leaders and change agents in a dynamic global environment that affects health and health care. 4. Enhance the personal and professional development of each learner. 5. Provide a foundation for advanced educational preparation. Philosophy We believe that a person is an integrated physiological, psychological, sociocultural, and spiritual being who interacts with the internal and external environment on a developmental continuum. Each person is unique, has inherent worth and potential for learning, personal growth, and wellness We believe health is a dynamic state of existence influenced by heredity, life style, and environment. Persons, families, and communities differ in the manner in which they perceive and value health and have the right to determine and participate in those activities that affect their health. We believe nursing is the art and science of diagnosing and treating human responses to health experiences with the goals of protecting, promoting, and/or optimizing health. This includes the prevention of illness and injury, the alleviation of suffering, comfort for the dying, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, and communities. Outcomes are achieved through an environment of interdisciplinary collaboration and partnership with the whole person across both the health and developmental continuums. The goals of nursing are advanced when the environment is recognized as a major influence on health and health outcomes. We believe teaching is a planned, creative, collaborative process in which the teacher and learner co-create an environment that facilitates learning and enhances scholarship. Learning is the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and values that involves learner participation and self direction. Learning is a lifelong process. We believe baccalaureate nursing education is facilitated when the environment supports caring and collaborative relationships. Baccalaureate education requires courses in liberal arts, the natural, biological and behavioral sciences, and nursing. Nursing and non-nursing courses are integrated in various ways throughout the program to provide an educational experience that enhances the professional and personal development of the learner. We believe that professional and personal development is exemplified by a commitment to professional and community service. This educational program is designed to stimulate learners to develop critical thinking and communication skills that support a broad view of the world, and an appreciation for human diversity while fostering clarification of values in a Judeo-Christian environment. We believe that baccalaureate nursing education prepares the beginning professional nurse to practice in a dynamic environment that is affected by evolving health care systems, technology and information, health policy and economics, and the global community 7

9 President s Message It is my privilege to welcome you to Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing. You will be part of a tradition of excellence and uniqueness in nursing education, joining a nursing program that is over 100 years old. You are joining a baccalaureate program that is distinct in its blend of tradition and innovation, offering several options for earning the BSN degree. For basic and LPN-BSN students, tradition and innovation are blended by the College jointly conferring the degree with one of two partners, Culver-Stockton College or Quincy University. Only a few baccalaureate nursing programs in the country jointly confer a degree with a liberal arts college, and ours is the only one that offers a choice of two partners. The unique benefit of a joint degree is that students experience a liberal arts education and life on a typical college campus and nursing education on the campus of a medical complex. Through our partnerships, you will experience over 250 years of quality education in liberal arts (Culver- Stockton College since 1853 and Quincy University since 1860) and nursing (Blessing School/Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing since 1891). For advanced placement and RN-BSN students, tradition and innovation are blended by the College offering its own degree program that meets their unique educational needs. The College also offers its own masters program, conferring the Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. This program, implemented in 2007, not only meets the career goals of the community s professional nurses but also meets the needs of area employers and nursing programs by offering nurse administrator and nurse educator tracks. Our facilities are beautiful, located in the downtown historic district of Quincy, Illinois. Our building, built in 1991 and renovated in 1997, is on the north side of the Blessing Hospital complex. It provides classrooms, lounges, and offices for comfortable studying, research, teaching, and learning. The library and computer center are outstanding, providing an array of print and electronic resources. A nursing skills laboratory provides a quality practice setting for students. About 20 miles northwest of Quincy in Canton, Missouri is Culver-Stockton College. Located six blocks east of the Blessing campus is the main campus of Quincy University. Both campuses offer intercollegiate sports and facilities for academic and residence life. Quincy University also offers the Ameritech Center for Communications, Franciscan Press, and WQUB public radio station. Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing faculty and staff, concentrating on creating a scholarly community, have a genuine interest in the intellectual, physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth of every baccalaureate and masters student. As a family, we strive to give individual attention to our students. Our goal is to graduate committed and competent professional nurses who will make a difference in the health care field. You will find our energy and resources directed to this goal. This catalog and handbook is designed to inform and answer questions about Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing. Please read the information carefully. If any area is unclear, contact me or a member or the faculty or staff. It would be our pleasure to discuss it with you. Pamela Brown, RN, PhD Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing President/CEO 8

10 History of the College of Nursing In October, 1873, several prominent citizens formed The Charitable Aid and Hospital Association of Quincy. This group had originally organized as the Relief Association to help the poor in the winter of Gradually through their work with the poor, it became obvious the sick needed a place to recover, and the goals of the Association became more centered toward the care of the sick and the establishment of a hospital. Blessing Hospital was built and opened for patients in May, A Resident Directress was appointed by the Board of Trustees. She admitted patients and took charge of all the domestic duties in the hospital. In March of 1877, Miss Almira C. Davis came to Blessing. She was an 1876 graduate of Bellevue School of Nursing in New York, one of the most famous hospitals in nursing history and the first Nightingale nursing school in the United States. Miss Davis was in the third graduating class of Bellevue and after serving as their Assistant Superintendent, came to Quincy to run Blessing Hospital. She was paid $500 per year and asked to give instruction to others in the duties of her profession whenever requested by the Board. In 1878, the Board of Trustees formed a Board of Lady Managers to manage the hospital. From the very beginning of their tenure, The Board of Lady Managers was concerned about nursing and for many years expressed a desire to have a training school at Blessing. There were several false starts, due to a lack of acute patients on which to gain experience, lack of pupils, lack of money (the hospital was totally supported by donations) and a lack of properly-trained staff to organize and run a school. These obstacles were overcome and the first students were accepted in Money was raised and housing was secured for the pupils. The first class of three nurses graduated in September, Classes have graduated every year since then with the exception of 1906 (because the program changed from two years to three years in 1904) and 1988 (because the last diploma class graduated in 1987 and the first baccalaureate class graduated in 1989). Blessing Nurses Alumni Association began in 1900, just a few years after the national organization, the American Nurses Association, was formed. In 1909, the school was accredited by the Illinois Department of Registration and Education, which had been organized in Blessing was on the first list of accredited schools in the state of Illinois. As an accredited diploma school, Blessing graduates sat for the licensure exam and after passing the examination became registered nurses (RN). Throughout the years of the training school, the age requirement for applicants was lowered and work hours were shortened while the educational requirements increased and the class hours were lengthened. The school changed from the service-centered education to the learning-centered education of today. General education classes were taught at Quincy College from 1946 to 1960 and at Culver-Stockton College from 1960 to In 1985, Blessing Hospital School of Nursing and Culver-Stockton College agreed to form a program to jointly award a baccalaureate degree in nursing. With a multi-million-dollar bequest for endowment from Cedric H. Rieman, in memory of his wife, Lucille, a former member of the Advisory Committee of the School of Nursing, the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing was instituted to continue the tradition of excellence in education and care that had begun in In 1998, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing added Quincy University as a partner in a joint baccalaureate nursing program. An advanced placement track for second degree students seeking the baccalaureate degree in nursing was added in The masters program, conferring a master s degree in nursing, was implemented in the summer of These degrees are conferred by Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing. Both partner institutions are independent, fully-accredited coeducational four-year liberal arts colleges. Both colleges have long been recognized as outstanding private educational institutions in the Midwest. Culver-Stockton College was chartered in 1853 as Christian University. Quincy University was chartered in 1873 as St. Francis Solanus College. Both institutions offer many of the traditional elements of life on a small college campus intercollegiate sports, fine arts, cultural events, and a small student-tofaculty ratio. Culver-Stockton College also offers sorority and fraternity housing. Class work during the freshman year is done on the partner campus, where students have complete access to all college facilities, social activities, and campus organizations. After admission into the major as sophomores, all nursing classes are held on the Blessing-Rieman campus, with immediate access to the over $40 million, seven-city-block, multi-building Blessing Health System complex. Blessing Hospital School for Nurses and Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing have over 1900 graduate nurses since their small beginning in New and prospective students can take pride in knowing they are part of a long tradition of excellence in nursing education. Arlis Dittmer, MS, MLS Coordinator of Library Services Blessing Health Professions Library 9

11 Accreditation/Institutional Memberships Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing as an institution of higher education is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (NCA) 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree programs are accredited by The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC (202) National League for Nursing (NLN) Center for Excellence Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing is one of three nursing schools designated as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education for in the area of Creating Environments that Advance the Science of Nursing Education. National League for Nursing Centers of Excellence 61 Broadway, 33 rd Floor, New York, NY The College is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, the Illinois Board of Higher Education, and the Missouri Department of Education. The College is also fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing. The College is a member of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the National League for Nursing, the Illinois Council of Deans and Directors of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs in Nursing, the Missouri Association of Administrators of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs in Nursing, and the American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers. Culver-Stockton College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (NCA). The Culver-Stockton College is also accredited by the Missouri Department of Education. The American Council of Education, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Association of American Colleges, and the American Association of University Women include Culver-Stockton College on their lists of approved colleges. Quincy University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (NCA). Quincy University is a constituent member of the National Catholic Education Association of American Colleges and is affiliated with the Catholic University of America. The University is approved by the Illinois State Approving Agency for educational assistance benefits to veterans and veterans dependents and by the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the U.S. Department of Justice. Blessing Hospital is licensed by the State of Illinois and accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations (JACHO). Clinical sites are licensed and/or certified. 10

12 College of Nursing Board Nancy Bluhm, RN-C, MS, Chair Administrator, Adams County Health Department D. Reaugh Broemmel Community Leader Pamela Brown, RN, PhD President/CEO Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Dr. Jean Disseler Optometrist, Quincy Medical Group Steven Ginos, MD Family Practitioner Family Medicine Associates Lynn House President, Blessing Hospital Board of Trustees Maureen Kahn CEO Blessing Hospital Lucinda Awerkamp McClain Attorney Norma McNay, RN Retired Professional Registered Nurse Community Leader Charles Scholz Attorney 11

13 Administration Pamela Brown President/CEO, 1984 Diploma, Blessing Hospital School of Nursing BSN, Quincy College MS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville PhD, Wayne State University Brenda Beshears Academic Dean, 1991 Advisor, Masters Program ASN, Hannibal-LaGrange College BSN, Hannibal-LaGrange College MS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Doctoral Candidate, University of Missouri-Columbia Arlis Dittmer Coordinator of Library Services, 1988 BA, University of Illinois MA, Loyola University of Chicago MALS, University of Missouri-Columbia Karen Mayville, 1982 Administrative Coordinator, Program Evaluation and Instructional Design Director of the Masters Program BSN, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee MSN, Marquette University PhD, Capella University Ann O Sullivan Assistant Dean for Admissions, Registrar, and Student Services, 1989 BS, Northern Illinois University MS, Northern Illinois University 12

14 Staff Administration Debbie Giesing Receptionist/Secretary, 2002 John Wood Community College Donna Hedrick Academic Assistant, 2001 Doug Winters IT Coordinator, 1997 AA, John Wood Community College Candice Dean Network Administrator, 2009 AAS, Community College of the Air Force Matthew Kennedy Help Desk, 2009 John Wood Community College DeVry University Admissions Jenna Crabtree Admissions Counselor, 2008 BA, Concordia University Chicago Heather Mutter Admissions Counselor, 1998 BS, University of Arkansas Registrar Rachel Cramsey Registrar, 2004 BS, Culver-Stockton College MBA, William Woods University Academic Advising Barb Taylor Academic Advisor, Baccalaureate Program, 2008 BSN, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Office of Academic Enhancement Linda Riggs Mayfield Associate Faculty, 1992 BA, Cedarville College BSEd, Central State University MA, Western Michigan University Doctoral Studies, Liberty University Blessing Health Professions Library Julie Dietrich Public/Design Librarian, 2002 BS, Quincy University Melissa Brown Technical Services Librarian, 2007 BS, University of Illinois- Springfield Graduate Studies, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Student Services Scot Geschwandner Student Services/Alumni Officer, 2006 BA, Quincy University Sara Brehm Financial Aid Officer, 1979 John Wood Community College Nancy Campbell Financial Aid Assistant,

15 Faculty Denise Albsmeyer Instructor, 2008 BSN, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Culver-Stockton College MSN, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Jan Akright Instructor, 2007 Diploma, Burge School of Nursing BSN, Hannibal-LaGrange College MSN, University of Missouri- Columbia Brenda Beshears Associate Professor, 1991 ASN, Hannibal-LaGrange College BSN, Hannibal-LaGrange College MS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Doctoral Candidate, University of Missouri-Columbia Linda Burke Assistant Professor, 1998 BSN, University of Connecticut MSN, University of Southern Maine Sheila Capp Associate Professor, 1984 BSN, Olivet Nazarene College MS, University of Missouri-Columbia PhD, University of Missouri-Columbia Karen Carroll Assistant Professor, 2004 Diploma, Blessing Hospital School of Nursing BSN, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing MS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Cindy Davis Nursing Skills Laboratory Mentor, 2007 BSN, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Culver-Stockton College MSN, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Debra Dickman Assistant Professor, 2004 Diploma, Graham Hospital School of Nursing BSN, Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville MS, Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville Corinne Fessenden Associate Professor, 1986 BS, Northeast Missouri State University Diploma, Blessing Hospital School of Nursing BSN, Quincy College MS, University of Missouri-Columbia PhD, Wayne State University Beth Kenney Assistant Professor, 1998 BSN, University of Missouri-Columbia MSN, Saint Louis University Candice Leeper Assistant Professor, 1991 Diploma, St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing BSN, Winston-Salem State University MS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville Linda Riggs Mayfield Associate Faculty, 1992 BA, Cedarville College BSEd, Central State University MA, Western Michigan University Doctoral Studies, Liberty University Karen Mayville Associate Professor, 1982 BSN, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee MSN, Marquette University PhD, Capella University Susan McReynolds Instructor, 2007 BSN, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Culver-Stockton College MS, Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville Carol Ann Moseley Professor Emeritus, 2009 Diploma, St. Mary s Hospital School of Nursing BA, Phillips University BA, Sangamon State University MS, Northern Illinois University PhD, Texas Woman s University Marianne Schmidt Assistant Professor, 2005 BSN, University of Illinois- Chicago MS, University of Illinois- Chicago Marilyn Murphy Shepherd Assistant Professor, 2004 Diploma, Blessing Hospital School of Nursing BSN, Quincy University MSN, University of Missouri- Columbia MBA, William Wood University 14

16 Faculty, continued Ann O Sullivan Associate Professor, 1989 BS, Northern Illinois University MS, Northern Illinois University Debra Walton Associate Professor, 1995 Diploma, Blessing Hospital School of Nursing BSN, Hannibal-LaGrange College MS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville PhD, St. Louis University Lila Warning Instructor, 2007 BSN, Truman State University MSN, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Margaret Williams Professor, 1983 BSN, University of Illinois-Chicago MS, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville PhD, Rush University 15

17 College Address Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Broadway at 11th Street PO BOX 7005 Quincy, Illinois Phone Numbers College Address, Phone Number, Fax Number, and Web Address Fax Numbers College: Financial Aid Offices: Registrar s Office: Library: Student/Alumni Services Offices: Web Address Address Protocol The address protocol for most faculty and staff at the College is first initial followed by last using lower case letters. For example, Karen Mayville is kmayville@brcn.edu. Notice that there is no period or underscore separating the initial and last name. 16

18 Student Voice in the College Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing recognizes the student s right to communicate input to the faculty and/or administration. The College further recognizes that the student is preparing to be a professional nurse and that he or she needs to be able to communicate effectively to many groups. Further, among other roles, the student nurse is preparing for the professional nurse functions of change agent and patient advocate. To that end, the College welcomes and plans for student voice in the assessing, evaluating, and improving the program. There are many avenues for students to voice concerns, suggest improvements, and offer suggestions. At the end of each semester, students have the opportunity to evaluate both the instructors and the courses. Other mechanisms for student input, suggestions, or appeals are contained in this catalog/handbook and the Student Nurses Organization (SNO) bylaws. Student Concern Avenue for Voice in the College Academic Grade Talk with course instructor. Follow the Academic Grade Appeal if necessary. Follow the Hearing Procedure for non-resolution with course instructor. Academic Concerns other than Grade Talk with the course instructor or advisor. Talk with the persons involved and then follow the Non-academic Appeal Policy if the situation is non-resolved. Non-academic Concerns Talk with the persons involved for resolution. Talk with the Student Development Committee Chair for mediation. Follow the Hearing Procedure for non-resolution. Formal Complaint File the complaint in writing with the College s Director of Administrative Affairs or President/CEO of the College. General Concerns or Student Needs Talk with course instructors; advisor; SNO representatives on Faculty Organization and the Student Development, Undergraduate Academic, Undergraduate Curriculum, and Research committees. Course/Instructor Concerns Talk with the course instructor and/or advisor. Complete course and instructor evaluations. Another instructor when the course instructor and advisor is the same person. Follow the Appeals Procedure if necessary. Curriculum Committee (Undergraduate) Input Talk with SNO representatives on the committee. Academic Committee (Undergraduate ) Input Talk with SNO representatives on the committee. Student Development Committee Input Talk with SNO representatives on the committee. Research Committee Input Talk with SNO representatives on the committee. 17

19 Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing Academic Calendar Fall 2009 Semester August Friday 21 BRCN registration- Apartments (9:00-12:00, 1:30-4:00) Saturday 22 BRCN Transfer Sophomore Orientation Monday 24 BRCN/CSC/QU classes begin (QU at 5:00 pm) Monday - Tuesday BRCN registration- Apartments (9:00-12:00, 1:30-4:00) Thursday 27 CSC All College Convocation (11:20) September Tuesday 1 QU add/drop period ends (5:00 pm) Tuesday 1 C-SC last add date Wednesday 2 BRCN "Celebrating a Commitment to Care" (11:30-1:00 - Conference Center) Monday 7 Labor Day - No classes at BRCN & QU Friday 25 Agency Luncheon October Friday 2 CSC and BRCN Midterm Break - No Classes Friday - Sunday 2-4 MONA Convention Monday 5 CSC midterm grades due (8:00 am) Sunday 11 Teddy Bear Clinic Wednesday 14 1st RN-BSN session ends Thursday - Friday QU midterm break - No Classes (except PDP) Friday 16 BRCN midterm break - No Classes Friday 16 C-SC last drop date Friday - Saturday Missouri Student Nurse Association Monday 19 2nd RN-BSN session begins Monday 19 QU/BRCN midterm grades due Wednesday 21 Pi Pi Induction Thursday 22 Research Day Monday 26 Donor Luncheon November Monday - Friday 2-6 C-SC pre-registration for the Spring 2010 semester Friday 6 BRCN and QU last day to withdraw from courses Monday 9 QU pre-registration for the Spring 2010 semester begins Friday - Sunday CSC Family Weekend Monday 16 CSC last day of classes Wednesday - Friday CSC final exams Tuesday 24 CSC grades due (12 week) Saturday - Tuesday BRCN comprehensive exams (Saturday inclusive) Saturday - Sunday Thanksgiving break - No Classes at CSC Wednesday - Sunday Thanksgiving break - No Classes at QU or BRCN Monday 30 CSC 3-week session classes begin December Friday 11 BRCN grades due Friday 11 QU last day of classes Friday 11 CSC last day to drop a class (3 week) Monday - Thursday QU final examinations Friday 18 CSC/BRCN 3-week session last day of classes Monday 21 QU grades due Tuesday 22 CSC/BRCN grades due (3 week) 18

20 Spring 2010 Semester January Monday 11 CSC & BRCN classes begin Monday 18 Martin Luther King Jr's birthday- No Classes at CSC (BRCN in session) Tuesday 19 QU classes begin Wednesday 20 CSC last add date (12 week) Wednesday 27 QU and BRCN add/drop period ends (5:00pm) February Monday 15 No Classes at BRCN - President's Day Monday - Tuesday No Classes at QU - President's Day (BRCN in session) Wednesday 24 MONA Advocacy Day Friday 26 CSC mid-term March Monday 1 CSC mid-term grades due (12 week) (8:00 am) Friday 5 CSC last drop date (12 week class) Friday 12 1st RN-BSN session ends Saturday - Sunday 6-14 CSC Spring Break Saturday - Sunday 6-21 BRCN Spring Break Saturday - Sunday QU Spring Break Monday 22 QU/BRCN midterm grades due Monday 22 2nd RN-BSN session begins Monday - Friday CSC pre-registration for the Fall 2009 semester Monday - Wednesday CCNE Accreditation Visit April Friday - Sunday 2-4 BRCN/QU Easter Break - No Classes (QU classes resume 5:00 pm 4/5) Friday - Monday 2-5 CSC Easter Break - No Classes Friday 9 BRCN and QU last day to withdraw from courses Monday 12 CSC/BRCN last day of classes (12 week) Monday 12 CSC last day to complete total withdraw Wednesday - Friday CSC final exams (12 week) Saturday - Tuesday BRCN comprehensive exams (Saturday inclusive) Wednesday 21 QU pre-registration for the Summer/Fall 2010 semester begins Monday - Tuesday CSC No Classes Wednesday 21 CSC 3-week session classes begins Tuesday 20 CSC final grades due (12 week) Friday 23 CSC last day to add class (3 week) May Tuesday 4 CSC last day to drop 3 week class Friday 7 BRCN grades due Tuesday 11 CSC/BRCN last day of classes (3 week) Thursday 13 CSC senior grades due Friday 14 QU last day of classes Friday 14 BRCN Pinning/Commencement (2:00 pm, Madison Park Christian Church) Friday 14 CSC Baccalaureate Saturday 15 CSC Graduation Monday 17 CSC all other grades due (3 week) Monday - Thursday QU final examinations Friday 21 QU senior grades due at noon Saturday 22 QU Baccalaureate Sunday 23 QU Commencement Monday 24 QU grades due 19

21 Curriculum Eligibility to Take the NCLEX-RN Licensure Examination Completion of degree requirements for the bachelor s of science degree in nursing from the Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Culver-Stockton College joint program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensure examination (NCLEX-RN) to become a Registered Nurse. In addition to completing the program, there are other requirements mandated by the state, including but not limited to, a minimum age and good moral character as evident by a criminal background check and/or references. Licensure requirements can be obtained from the State Board of Nursing or the Department of Professional Regulation of the state in which application for a license is being requested. Statutory Requirements for the States of Illinois and Missouri The Nurse Practice Acts of Illinois and Missouri include criteria for eligibility to apply for licensure as a professional registered nurse. Regulations include statements about age, substance abuse, moral integrity, and conviction for criminal acts. Regulations mandate that students are informed of these regulations and show proof by signing a verification form. The form is obtained and returned to the College s Admissions Office before enrolling in the nursing program. Section (1) of the Missouri Nursing Practice Act states: The board may refuse to issue or reinstate any certificate of registration or authority, permit or license required pursuant to chapter 335 for one or any combination of causes stated in subsection 2 of this section or the board may, as a condition to issuing or reinstating any such permit or license, require a person to submit himself or herself for identification, intervention, treatment, or rehabilitation by the impaired nurse program as provided in section The board shall notify the applicant in writing of the reasons for the refusal and shall advise the applicant of his or her right to file a complaint with the administrative hearing commission as provided by chapter 621, RSMo. The Missouri Board of Nursing may refuse to issue or reinstate the professional registered nurse license for such causes as: a) use or unlawful possession of any controlled substance; b) use of an alcoholic beverage to an extent that such use impairs a person's ability to perform the responsibilities of a professional registered nurse; c) found guilty, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, for a criminal act associated with fraud, dishonesty, deception, misrepresentation, violence, or any offense involving moral turpitude, whether or not a sentence was imposed; d) use of fraud, deception, misrepresentation or bribery to secure a certificate, permit or license; e) displayed incompetence, misconduct, gross negligence, fraud, misrepresentation or dishonesty in the performance of a professional registered nurse; f) willingly helped a person practice without a license, certificate, or permit; g) violated any professional trust or confidence; and h) failed to successfully complete an impaired nurse program. 20

22 Curriculum Objectives/Outcomes/Competencies Curriculum Objectives 1. Provide professional nursing care for the whole person that is caring, goal-directed, and therapeutic. 2. Integrate theoretical and empirical knowledge from nursing, the arts, the sciences, and the humanities into professional nursing practice. 3. Use critical thinking skills to manage health care for individuals, families, and communities. Outcome/Competency Statements Graduates are competent to practice nursing that Reflects a whole person perspective. Demonstrates caring. Demonstrates an appreciation for human diversity. Is goal directed. Is therapeutic. Graduates are competent to base professional practice on Nursing science. The arts, sciences, and humanities. Graduates are competent to Make decisions that reflect critical thinking. Use the case management process to design care that meets the unique health care needs of the whole person. Manage health information and health care technologies to provide care for individuals, families, and communities. 4. Evaluate research for applicability to professional nursing practice. Graduates are competent to Use research findings to solve clinical problems. Participate in research activities. Use information technology to do literature searches. 5. Use communication skills to facilitate the nurse-patient relationship and interdisciplinary collaboration in a variety of settings. 6. Incorporate professional values and standards into the legal, moral, and ethical aspects of nursing practice. 7. Accept responsibility and accountability for evaluation of the effectiveness of their own nursing practice. 8. Collaborate with others on the interdisciplinary managed-care team to meet emerging health care needs of individuals, families, and communities in a changing environment. 9. Use leadership skills in a variety of nursing roles to promote quality health care. Graduates are competent to: Use communication skills to facilitate the nurse/patient relationship in a variety of settings. Use communication skills to establish and maintain working relationships within an interdisciplinary team. Document interventions and nursing outcomes in a thorough and accurate manner. Provide information/education using a variety of media. Write scholarly papers that are clear, accurate, and relevant. Graduates are competent to Practice nursing based on professional values and standards. Approach legal, ethical, and/or moral issues/dilemmas based on professional values and standards. Assume a leadership role in professional and community service activities. Use the political process to shape health care policy. Graduates are competent to Conduct their own practice in a responsible and accountable manner. Use self-evaluation to guide own nursing practice. Graduates are competent to Serve as a member and leader within interdisciplinary health care teams. Demonstrate an awareness of the impact of social, political, and economic issues on nursing practice. Demonstrate an awareness of how the global environment impacts health, health care delivery systems, and health policy. Graduates are competent to Design, manage, and coordinate care. Promote quality health care using leadership skills. Modify care using evaluative data. 21

23 Degree Plan for the Basic Track Students Entering Fall 2009 in the Joint Program with CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE If a course requirement is waived, or a transfer course for fewer hours than stated on the degree plan is accepted for credit for a required course, the difference in credit hours must be added to the total in Electives: Nursing and Nonnursing, so the total hours required remains 124. FOUNDATIONS (14 HRS) SUPPORT COURSES (27 HRS.) COM 115 Fundamentals of Speech 3 +BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 FYE 101 First Year Experience (English 3 +BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Composition) +BIO 260 Microbiology 4 ENG 110 Writing and Literature 3 BIO 310 Pathophysiology 3 REL 1xx Human Values and Beliefs (choose 3 PSY 1xx Self Awareness/Human Relations 3 1 of 3) PSY 200 Lifespan Development 3 PED 1xx PE Activity 1 MAT 205 Elementary Statistics 3 **GED 101 Academic &Cultural Events 1 PHI 304 Ethics 3 EXPLORATIONS (12 HRS) NURSING (61 HRS.) (12 HRS still needed after applicable support courses) +NSG 200 Strategic Learning 1 * Creativity and Arts at least 3 +NSG 201 Fundamentals of Nutrition 2 * Diverse Populations at least 3 ++NSG 204 Fundamentals of Pharmacology 3 * Western Cultures at least 3 +NSG 206 Fundamentals of Nursing I 3 Quantitative Literacy: Satisfied in support courses. ++NSG 207 Fundamentals of Nursing II 3 Natural Sciences: Satisfied in support courses. +NSG 215 Health Assessment 3 Individual and Society: Satisfied in support courses. ++NSG 208 Introduction to Whole Person Nursing 1 Explorations of Choice: 3 +NSG 280 Medical Terminology 2 Choose from any of the above 6 categories. NSG 304 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 4 NSG 320 Nursing Concepts I 4 NSG 321 Nursing Concepts II 6 CONNECTIONS (3HRS) 3 NSG 322 Maternal and Child Nursing 6 Multidisciplinary Seminars 3 NSG 401 Community Health Nursing 5 (Writing intensive seminars taken during junior or senior NSG 402 Advanced Nursing Concepts 5 year to help integrate experiences in the Explorations NSG 404 Scientific Methods in Nursing 3 areas.) NSG 405 Leadership in Nursing 5 +++NSG 421 Health Policy 2 +++NSG 423 Professionalism and Capstone 3 ELECTIVES (7HRS) Experience Nursing or non-nursing electives 4 *** Required Menu Electives 3 TOTAL: 124 Semester Hours +Offered fall semester only. ++Offered Spring semester only. +++Must be taken concurrently. *May be taken any time prior to graduation. **Must take 28 ACE events and Leadership Lectures by Graduation. *** Menu Electives: Choose from Political Science, Economics, Religion, Philosophy, Foreign Language, Chemistry, or Physics. Part-time students and students returning following withdrawal are held to any changes in the curriculum. 22

24 Sample Class Schedule for the Basic Track Students Entering Fall 2009 in the Joint Program with CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE Semester I Semester II Freshman Hrs. Hrs. +BIO 210 A & P I 4 ENG 110 Writing & Literature 3 FYE 101 First Year Experience 3 ++BIO 211 A & P II 4 PSY 1xx Self Awareness/Human Reltns 3 xxx Electives 2 COM 115 Fundamentals of Speech 3 PSY 200 Lifespan Development 3 EXP xxx Diverse Populations 3 EXP xxx Creativity and Arts 3 Total 16 Total 15 Sophomore Hrs. Hrs. +NSG 200 Strategic Learning 1 ++NSG 208 Intro to Whole Person Nursing 1 +NSG 206 Fundamentals of Nursing I 3 ++NSG 207 Fundamentals of Nursing 3 +NSG 201 Fundamentals of Nutrition 2 EXP xxx Explorations of Choice 3 +NSG 215 Health Assessment 3 ++NSG 204 Fundamentals of Pharmacology 3 +NSG 280 Medical Terminology 2 BIO 260 Microbiology 4 *GED 101 Academic and Cultural Events 1 EXP xxx Western Cultures 3 PED 1xx PE Activity 1 xxx Electives 2 Total 15 Total 17 Junior Hrs. Hrs. NSG 320 Nursing Concepts I 4 NSG 321 Nursing Concepts II 6 NSG 322 Maternal and Child Nursing 6 NSG 304 Psych/Mental Health Nsg 4 REL 1xx Human Values and Beliefs 3 ++BIO 310 Pathophysiology 3 PHI 304 Ethics 3 MAT 205 Elementary Statistics 3 Total 16 Total 16 Senior Hrs. Hrs. NSG 401 Community Health Nursing 5 +++NSG 421 Health Policy 2 NSG 402 Advanced Nursing Concepts 5 NSG 405 Leadership in Nsg 5 NSG 404 Scientific Methods in Nursing 3 +++NSG 423 Professionalism and Capstone Exp. 3 CON Multidisciplinary Seminar 3 ** xxx Menu Electives 3 Total 13 Total 16 TOTAL: 124 Semester Hours + Offered Fall Semester only. ++ Offered Spring Semester only. +++Must be taken concurrently. *GE: See C-SC catalog for requirements. Students need to attend 28 events by the time of graduation. ** Menu Electives: Choose from Political Science, Economics, Religion, Philosophy, Foreign Language, Chemistry, or Physics. Part-time students and students returning following withdrawal are held to any changes in the curriculum plan. 23

25 Degree Plan for the Basic Track Students Entering Fall 2009 in the Joint Program with QUINCY UNIVERSITY If a course or requirement is waived, e.g. a transfer course for fewer hours than stated on the degree plan is accepted for credit for a required course, the difference in credit hours must be taken as nursing or non-nursing electives, so the total hours required remain 124. Students must take ENG 111 and ENG 112, plus 4 other WE courses, one that must be in their major. A. (3 HOURS) E. SUPPORT COURSES (26 HRS) First Year Experience (FYE) 2 BIO 282 Human A&P I 4 Senior Year Experience (SYE) 1 BIO 283 Human A&P II 4 BIO 232 Microbiology 3 B. CORE CURRICULUM (18 HRS) BIO 354 Pathophysiology 3 ENG 111 Composition & Texts I 3 MAT 150 Basic Statistics 3 ENG 112 Composition & Texts II 3 PHI 323 Bioethics 3 COM 101 Fund. Of Public Speaking 3 PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 ENG 2xx Literature (200 level) * 3 PSY 236 Child Psychology or Human Growth and TRS 116 Western Religious Tradition 3 Development 3 G/CCS Global/ Cross Cultural Studies 3 (Requirement may be met with GLS-designated course in any Discipline.) F. ELECTIVES (4HRS) C. LIBERAL ARTS FOUNDATION (6 HRS) Nursing or non-nursing 2 * History 3 **Required Menu Elective 2 * Fine Arts (Choose any fine art appreciation or approved course.) 3 Mathematics (Met by major requirements.) G. MAJOR COURSES (61 HRS) Science (Met by major requirements.) +NSG 200 Strategic Learning 1 Physical Education - Waived +NSG 201 Fundamentals of Nutrition 2 ++NSG 204 Fundamentals of Pharmacology 3 D. UNIVERSITY SIGNATURE COURSES (6 HRS) +NSG 206 Fundamentals of Nursing I 3 Theology Elective (Choose any TRS course.) 3 ++NSG 207 Fundamentals of Nursing II 3 Theology/Philosophy Elective (Choose any TRS or 3 +NSG 215 Health Assessment 3 PHI course.) ++NSG 208 Introduction to Whole Person Nursing 1 +NSG 280 Medical Terminology 2 NSG 304 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 4 NSG 320 Nursing Concepts I 4 NSG 321 Nursing Concepts II 6 NSG 322 Maternal and Child Nursing 6 NSG 401 Community Health Nursing 5 NSG 402 Advanced Nursing Concepts 5 NSG 404 Scientific Methods in Nursing 3 NSG 405 Leadership in Nursing 5 NSG 421 Health Policy NSG 423 Professionalism and Capstone Experience TOTAL: 124 Semester Hours + Offered Fall Semester only. ++ offered Spring Semester only. +++Must be taken concurrently. *May be taken any time prior to graduation ** Menu Electives: Choose from Political Science, Economics, Religion, Philosophy, Foreign Language, Chemistry, or Physics. Credit for some courses is available through testing: Consult the Quincy University Registrar. Part-time students and students returning following withdrawal are held to any changes in the curriculum. 24