2020-2021
STUDENT HANDBOOK
W. CARY EDWARDS SCHOOL OF NURSING
Study with the Leader in Online Education. CONTENTS RN-BSN/MSN Student Handbook 2020-2021
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About thePracticumRequirements About theMSNCourseWork Nursing Course Descriptions Nursing CourseDescriptions and Credit Allocation Nursing AdministrationCourses Nursing Administration Nursing Administration Credit Allocation Coursesand Nursing Informatics Nursing Informatics Certificate Certificate Nursing Informatics Program Competencies Nursing Informatics Competencies Nursing Informatics Nursing Informatics Certificate Certificate Nursing Informatics Credit DistributionRequirements Credit Allocation Nurse EducatorCoursesand Electives Nurse Educator Certificate Nurse EducatorCertificate BSN Degree Requirements Accreditation Nurse EducatorCompetencies Nursing CourseDescriptions Nurse Educator Certificate Nurse EducatorCertificate BSN Degree Program Outcomes Program Competencies Purpose andGoals MSN Degree Program Outcomes Upper-Division Nursing Nurse EducatorCertificateProgram Bachelor ofScienceinNursing(BSN) Mission andPhilosophy Master ofScienceinNursing(MSN) Lower-Division Nursing
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Welcome to the MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing at Thomas Edison State University
Welcome! As one of the many RNs in the RN-BSN/MSN degree programs or the graduate nursing certificate programs, you are joining an elite group of nurses across the country enrolled in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing at Thomas Edison State University. An early pioneer in distance education for nurses, the School celebrates more than 35 years of experience in providing excellence in nursing education through quality and flexible programs for RNs who desire an alternative to campus-based learning. The world is rapidly changing, as are the healthcare concerns and needs of our communities. Nurses are increasingly being called upon to assume challenging responsibilities and duties as never before. Nurses are also being celebrated across the globe. The American Nurses Association (ANA) has designated 2020 the “Year of the Nurse” and the World Health Organization (WHO) has specified 2020 as the “Year of the Nurse and Midwife”, in honor of the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale. It is a testament to the vital role that nurses play in our society. The recent Covid -19 pandemic has spotlighted this role, as nurses have risen to face every possible challenge in the provision of quality healthcare. We envision continued growth and increased diversity with a commitment to providing high-quality nursing education programs that meet the needs of the healthcare community and uphold the standards of the nursing profession. Online course schedules are flexible and are accessible whenever and wherever you are. Our course mentors are academically qualified, experienced nurse educators with varied backgrounds and experiences. I encourage you to make the most of your time here and take advantage of the many resources offered by the University. Please be sure to contact one of our nursing advisors, who are available to assist you in planning your course of study every step of the way. I hope you will take the time to read this Handbook and become familiar with the School’s website at www.tesu.edu/nursing. As an adult learner in an online, mentored, independent learning program, it is important that you have the tools needed to progress and be successful. We encourage your involvement in the School and always welcome your comments and feedback. The staff at the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing are here to assist you. We look forward to working with you and wish you success on this transformative journey. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at [email protected]. Best regards,
Filomela (Phyllis) A. Marshall, EdD, RN Dean, W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ W. CARY EDWARDS SCHOOL OF NURSING The W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing is committed Through these beliefs and contributions to the ongoing to the belief that the School uses a teaching-learning development of caring, competent, informed, ethical, process based on the principles of adult learning; and accountable nurses, the W. Cary Edwards School of demonstrates effective design and delivery of educational Nursing strives to play an influential and positive role in experiences in varied learning environments; provides for transforming the future of the practice of professional collaboration and collegial interaction among mentors, nursing. educators, and peers; effectively links theory, practice, research, and technology; and extends its reach to people of diverse ethnic, racial, economic, and gender groups.
Purpose and Goals In keeping with the mission of the University and the THE GOALS OF THE W. CARY EDWARDS commitment to providing high-quality education to SCHOOL OF NURSING ARE TO: address the needs of the greater community, the purpose of the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing is to > prepare graduates to assume leadership roles in a provide high-quality nursing education programs that diverse society and changing healthcare environment; meet the needs of the healthcare community and uphold > provide nontraditional nursing education programs the standards of the nursing profession. that meet the needs of adult learners; and > provide a foundation for advanced study and lifelong learning.
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The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, Thomas Edison State University is regionally master’s degree program in nursing, and doctor of accredited by the Middle States Commission on nursing practice program at Thomas Edison State Higher Education. University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, > MIDDLE STATES COMMISSION Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, (202) 887-6791. ON HIGHER EDUCATION 3624 Market Street > COMMISSION ON COLLEGIATE NURSING Philadelphia, PA 19104 EDUCATION (CCNE) (267) 284-5000 655 K Street NW, Suite 750 www.msche.org Washington, DC 20001 (202) 887-6791 This prestigious accreditation is part of a national www.ccneaccreditation.org system of quality assurance that requires colleges and universities to reach a common understanding and The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at agreement as to the standards of quality for American Thomas Edison State University is accredited by the higher education. New Jersey Board of Nursing.
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Thomas Edison State University 3 BSN DEGREE PROGRAM AND BSN/MSN DEGREE PROGRAM RN-BSN/MSN Student Handbook 2020-2021 > > > > > > > TO: GRADUATE ABLE THE BE WILL PROGRAM, DEGREE BSN THE OF COMPLETION UPON BSN Degree Program Outcomes credit. graduate to earn better Bor of agrade earn *Must MSN degree. the for requirements remaining the starting to prior program degree MSN the to application an submit only, must degree BSN the designated application upon who Students, degree. MSN the for requirements remaining the of start the to prior degree that for graduation for certified been have and requirements BSN degree all meet must program degree BSN/MSN the for applied have who Students atmeet another requirements graduate program institution. to accepted be not may or may institution one in program toward used completioncredits of an degree undergraduate graduate that advised are degree*. MSN Students the toward 12 to up credits apply to students enables format earning and degree completion. The program’s unique credit of methods multiple and transfer, credit maximum for allow that place in are Policies learners. adult independent are who nurses registered for designed is RNs for program degree (BSN) Nursing in Science of Bachelor The Nursing (BSN) Bachelor ofSciencein BSN/MSNDegree Program BSN Degree Program and nursing to provide leadership for nursing practice; and practice; nursing for leadership provide to nursing of professional roles multidimensional the synthesize lifelong learning. learning. lifelong and study advanced to acommitment demonstrate making in practice; nursing decision facilitate and information, communicate knowledge, manage to technology information use healthcare; of delivery and financing, organization, the on policy health of effect the analyze members; community and professionals, healthcare clients, with knowledge exchange and manage, identify, to strategies communication effective of use the demonstrate the lifespan;across healthcare of management quality and evaluation, implementation, design, the in care client-focused safe, and ethics, diversity, human of knowledge apply decisions; practice clinical direct to findings based integration of and knowledge nursing evidence- current the in skills critical-thinking of use the demonstrate Bachelor ofScienceinNursing Credit DistributionRequirements bachelor’s degrees. other earned from transfered be may credit Additional States. United the in valid license RN unencumbered acurrent and work course program nursing prior their of documentation on based requirements degree toward credits 60 to up schools nursing diploma RN and credits* 90 to up apply may nursing of programs degree associate of Graduates electives. of 24 and credits nursing; of credits 48 education; general of credits 48 credit: of hours semester 120 of aminimum requires RNs for BSN degree The BSN Degree Requirements NUR-529: NUR-516: NUR-428: NUR-418: NUR-342: UPPER DIVISION(TESU) LOWER DIVISION/CREDITFORPRIORLEARNING PROFESSIONAL NURSINGCREDITS GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES MATHEMATICS NATURAL WORLD UNDERSTANDING THEPHYSICALAND KNOWLEDGE OFHUMANCULTURES Engagement Civic Ethics Diversity CIVIC ANDGLOBALLEARNING Literacy Information Literacy Quantitative Communication Oral Communication Written INTELLECTUAL ANDPRACTICALSKILLS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS NUR-531: NUR-445: NUR-443: NUR-582: TOTAL (may befulfilled ELECTIVES * Restrictionsapply GR-Graduate-level course
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Credits 3 3 3 3 3 3 6 3 3 GR 3 3 3 3 GR 3 4 3 GR 120 48 48 GR 24 24 28 20 15 3 3 9 9 9 GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT General Education Requirements~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
While there are few subjects specified in general education requirements for the BSN degree for RNs, it ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ is expected that all students will choose those subjects with content supportive to the discipline of nursing and While students are not prevented from subjects that prepare them for continued study upon registering for courses where advisories graduation, in addition to those subjects of personal and/or prerequisites are stated, students interest. will be denied course access if prerequisites are not met for the nursing courses. Subjects required of all BSN degree students are English composition, mathematics, anatomy and physiology, Prerequisites and/or advisories should be statistics, ethics, and microbiology. The anatomy and reviewed before registering for any course. physiology, and microbiology requirements for RNs are ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ generally satisfied by course work completed in the associate or diploma nursing program. In general, associate degree and RN diploma nursing Suggested courses to fulfill general education and graduates will have completed approximately 30 credits elective requirements that would enhance the student’s of general education upon completion of their basic education include: HEA-305: Women’s Health; HEA-306: nursing program. Students may refer to Men’s Health; BIO-208: The Science of Nutrition; SOS- the University’s Catalog, available online at 304: Drugs and Society; SOS-320: The Management of www.tesu.edu/catalog. Stress and Tension; COM-335: Elements of Intercultural Communications; REL-405: Introduction to World Religions; Course advisories or prerequisites are stated where NUR-614: Professional Writing from Idea to Publication; and previous knowledge of a subject or completion of other selected ethics and language courses. course work is considered essential to success in course completion, or where specific documentation of eligibility Statistics is required prior to enrollment in NUR-418 and for a course is required. NUR-530 in the MSN program.
It is important to make an appointment with a It is important to check with a nursing advisor prior to nursing advisor to develop a plan of study in order registering for any general education courses to be sure to complete all general education and nursing that selected courses meet specific general education requirements. requirements.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ HPS-200: Statistics for the Health Professions is offered by the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing on the University’s monthly course schedule. This course satisfies both the quantitative literacy requirement for the BSN degree and the statistics requirement for NUR-418: Research in Nursing and NUR-530: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice in the MSN degree program. See Page 6 for NUR-418 prerequisite and Page 10 for NUR-530 prerequisite. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Thomas Edison State University 5 PROFESSIONAL NURSING REQUIREMENTS RN-BSN/MSN Student Handbook 2020-2021 format enables students to take up to 12 credits toward the the toward 12 to up take to credits students enables format The program’supper-division requirements. nursing unique of part as students BSN degree all by completed be will and Policy; and throughout growth the program. achievements academic and professional validate and on reflect to a means as serve will that portfolio alearning of development the begin students addition, in practice; and education nursing to competence cultural of models and principles ethical both applies course The care. focused population- and technology, information health care, based in nursing, educational requirements evidence- standards, practices including professional issues outcomes patient and practice professional of overview broad a provides it such, As practice. nursing baccalaureate to transitioning for and outcomes BSN educational the achieving for afoundation creates course This NUR-342: penalties. withdrawal financial incurring possibly course, the to access denied be schedule courses without satisfying prerequisites will who prerequisites. Students satisfying onlycourses after selected the for registering for and needed, courses the for advisories and prerequisites the requirements, degree knowing for responsible are Students descriptions. course in noted are which advisories, and prerequisites have courses nursing Selected scheduling. suggested of order in below listed are BSN degree the in RNs for requirements nursing upper-division The Nursing CourseDescriptions NUR-516: courses, graduate Four Nursing. of School Edwards Cary W. by offered courses online through entirely completed be may requirement nursing upper-division 28-credit The Upper-Division Nursing categories. credit elective fulfill to transfer in accepted are credits nursing Additional lower-division work. for diploma course nursing credit of award by or program nursing degree associate accredited regionally a from credit transfer by satisfied be will requirement nursing lower-division 20-credit The Lower-Division Nursing Professional NursingRequirements NUR-582: NUR-531: NUR-531: NUR-529: NUR-529: Assessment; Health Advanced ADVANCING NURSING PRACTICE graduation. A grade of B or better in graduate courses taken in the BSN is required. is BSN the in taken courses graduate in better Bor of Agrade graduation. for required GPA is 2.0 of aminimum and courses nursing BSN for required is better Cor of A grade degree. that for on continuing if program MSN the and program undergraduate the to complete order in them of expected achievement of level the with themselves familiarize should and courses graduate for preparation and time study more allow should program degree BSN the in Students Financial Management in Practice Nursing Nursing Informatics: Concepts and Issues; and Issues; Concepts Informatics: Nursing
Health Health 3 CR Professional Writing from Idea to Publication can be taken be can Publication to Idea from Writing Professional BSN degree*. NUR-614: their pursue they as degree MSN area of specialty. Educator Nurse MSN the into transfer will 9credits * Only degree. BSN the at stopping those as well as degree MSN the for on continuing RNs those to awarded be will degree Nursing in Science of Bachelor the process, graduation for request the and requirements degree all of completion Upon program. degree BSN the in last taken be to prerequisites and are NUR-445: and Nursing NUR-443: preference. of order student’s the in taken be may and prerequisites no have requirements nursing academic advisor. Some upper-division nursing their with consult first should courses online the for options (PLA) assessment learning prior or credit transfer who areStudents interested in using examination, elective. education ageneral as MANAGEMENT IN NURSING NUR-428: Statistics. of STA or -201: Principles Professions Health Prerequisite healthcare. in improvement subsequent as well as research of application in role nurse’s professional the and process research the of components the on placed is Emphasis practice. nursing support to available evidence best the skills and appraise required tocritical-thinking identify the on focus will Students research. and practice nursing evidence-based to introduction an provides course This NUR-418: healthcare settings are explored. healthcare settings and community of avariety in manager and leader as nurse the of role the to essential concepts and Theories nurses. professional by needed skills management and leadership of development the on focuses course This
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NUR-516: ADVANCED HEALTH ASSESSMENT financing issues in diverse settings of nursing practice. NURSING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS (GRADUATE) 3 CR Students will explore financial sources, analyze legislation This course builds on the nurses’ prior physical assessment and reimbursement mechanisms, evaluate business plans, skills by focusing on theoretical and clinical knowledge and learn to manage budgets. Students will also consider required to complete an advanced health assessment various approaches for analyzing the financial benefit, across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, effectiveness, and utility of clinical initiatives across diverse disease, prevention, and risk assessment. To receive populations and clinical settings. To receive graduate credit, graduate credit, students must earn a grade of B (83) or students must earn a grade of B (83) or higher. higher. NUR-443: PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING 4 CR NUR-529: HEALTH POLICY (GRADUATE) 3 CR The promotion of health and prevention of illness is the focus During this course, students examine a comprehensive of the Public Health Nursing course. Theories from public model of policymaking. Course emphasis is on the issues and health, nursing, and social science as well as knowledge processes that shape health policy. Students, focusing on the gained from previous learning, set the foundation for students core elements of health policymaking, examine how politics, to critically analyze the health of selected populations in a ethics, economics, and social variables influence policy community. Healthy People 2020 serves as a guide for the development and impact healthcare outcomes. Students also identification of at-risk groups throughout the lifespan. explore the leadership role of nursing in policymaking. To Prerequisites: Permission from a nursing advisor. All other nursing receive graduate credit, students must earn a grade of B (83) courses except NUR-445 and 6 credits of general education must or higher. be completed. Evidence of a current unencumbered RN license and malpractice insurance should be sent to American DataBank NUR-531: NURSING INFORMATICS: (ADB), prior to registration at www.tesunursingbackground.com. CONCEPTS AND ISSUES (GRADUATE) 3 CR Note: The course requires completion of 60 Practice Experience Nursing informatics combines knowledge and skills from hours (90 hours for students who reside in California to meet that nursing science, computer science, information science, state’s public health certification requirements). and cognitive science to design and implement automated systems that support the nursing process in the delivery of NUR-445: VALIDATING NURSING COMPETENCE 3 CR healthcare services. Within this course, major topics related In this course students synthesize prior learning experiences to nursing informatics and related fields will be explored. acquired from clinical practice and academic studies. Using Emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of how standards of professional practice as guidelines for competence, automation is used to manage information in healthcare students validate their clinical skills in nursing practice. With the and the nurse’s role in the process. This graduate-level use of reflective learning, critical thinking, knowledge of best overview course provides required informatics knowledge practice, and transformative learning, students finalize their and skills for all students as well as the foundation for all e-Portfolio, which provides evidence of their clinical competence additional informatics courses. A grade of B or better is as baccalaureate nurse generalists. NUR-445, a Capstone required. To receive graduate credit, students must earn a course, is the final course in the BSN program. grade of B (83) or higher. Prerequisites: All other requirements for the BSN degree; may take one elective with this; may take NUR-443 and NUR-445 when NUR-582: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT IN all other nursing and non-nursing courses are complete. NURSING PRACTICE 3 CR This course introduces nursing professionals to healthcare
SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY FOR UPPER-DIVISION NURSING COURSES FOR RN-BSN PROGRAM ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 9 MONTHS 12 MONTHS 15 MONTHS 27 MONTHS *Graduate-level course TERM COURSE TERM COURSE TERM COURSE TERM COURSE 1 NUR-342 1 NUR-342 1 NUR-342 1 NUR-342 ** Statistics prerequisite
NUR-516* NUR-516* NUR-516* 2 NUR-516* *** These courses are NUR-418** NUR-418** 3 NUR-418** 2 NUR-418** taken at the end of the BSN 4 NUR-428 2 NUR-428 2 NUR-428 NUR-531* program. Clearance from a 5 NUR-531* NUR-531* NUR-531* nursing advisor is required to 3 NUR-428 6 NUR-529* NUR-529* register for these courses. 3 NUR-582* NUR-582* 7 NUR-582* NUR-582* NUR-529* 4 NUR-529* 8 NUR-443*** 3 NUR-443*** 4 NUR-443*** 9 NUR-445*** NUR-445*** 5 NUR-443*** NUR-445*** NUR-445*** ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Electives ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Twenty-four credits of college-level course work or what is used to satisfy lower-division nursing requirements examinations that do not duplicate other credits may be may be used to satisfy the elective requirement. Many RN used with no more than 8 credits from physical education students in the BSN degree program will have completed activity courses. Credit for nursing course work from an the elective requirement upon admission with transfer associate degree or diploma nursing program beyond credit.
Thomas Edison State University 7 MSN DEGREE PROGRAM RN-BSN/MSN Student Handbook 2020-2021 > > > > > > > > > WILL PROGRAM EDUCATOR GRADUATETHE NURSE THE OF OUTCOMES, DEGREE TO MSN THE ADDITION IN Nurse EducatorCompetencies settings healthcare in administrator nurse of role the for graduates prepares program Administration Nursing The specialist. informatics anursing as function to graduates prepares program Informatics Nursing The settings. academic and healthcare in roles teaching for graduates prepares program Educator Nurse The Administration. Nursing and Informatics Nursing Educator, Nurse offered: are specialty nursing of areas Three is required. program accredited aregionally from aBSN degree and recommended, is experience nursing of years two of Aminimum degree. MSN the with along awarded is specialty of area selected student’s the in Acertificate each. 3credits are courses All courses. Practicum and courses, specialty electives, courses, core direct-care courses, core of acombination of consisting credits 36 of a minimum requires degree (MSN) Nursing in Science of Master The (MSN) Master ofScienceinNursing MSN Degree Program theory, and research. and theory, curriculum based on sound educational principles, evaluate and implement and curriculum design and care; patient of delivery the and education, nursing nursing, of profession the on impact their and analyze in trends healthcare and education nursing setting; educational the in making decision ethical and theories ethical analyze nursing; of profession the advance to change of theories utilize learning; and teaching in factors multicultural recognize that strategies apply pedagogy; and andinterventions improve nursing practice nursing nursing of outcomes the analyze to research utilize education; nursing and nursing of profession the of development ongoing the to contribute to strategies leadership apply innovation; technological and evaluation, and testing nursing, of education, theories facilitate learning of individuals and groups using curricula; healthcare and nursing of evaluation and development the to sciences related and education of theories apply BE ABLE TO: ABLE BE .
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Nurse Informatics NURSING INFORMATICS COURSES AND
CREDIT ALLOCATION MSN DEGREE PROGRAM The Nursing Informatics program prepares graduates to Competencies function as a nursing informatics specialist. IN ADDITION TO THE MSN DEGREE OUTCOMES, CORE COURSES 15 Credits THE GRADUATE OF THE NURSING INFORMATICS NUR-529: Health Policy PROGRAM WILL BE ABLE TO: NUR-530: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice* NUR-531: Nursing Informatics: Concepts and Issues > integrate knowledge, skills, and scientific findings from NUR-582: Financial Management in Nursing Practice nursing science, computer science, information science, NUR-600: Nursing Leadership in a Global Community and cognitive science in the professional practice of ELECTIVE COURSES 6 Credits nursing informatics; Electives may be selected from nursing elective course > analyze the concepts of, and relationships between, offerings, direct-care core courses, and/or from alternate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom for specialty area courses. implications to nursing practice; For example, students may take two courses in nursing > demonstrate leadership in the professional practice administration to enhance their skill base and work toward a of nursing informatics through the use of effective future certificate in nursing administration. communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and SPECIALTY COURSES 9 Credits administrative skills; NUR-631: Nursing Informatics: Systems Life Cycle > participate at each stage within the health information NUR-701: Nursing Informatics: Databases and systems life cycle as a leader and team member; Knowledge Management NUR-711: Nursing Informatics: Consumer Informatics > promote the use of healthcare informatics-related education for consumers and healthcare providers; and Communication Technologies PRACTICUM COURSES 6 Credits > integrate legal, ethical, regulatory, technical, and NUR-721: Nursing Informatics: Seminar and Practicum I** professional standards into the development and NUR-731: Nursing Informatics: Seminar and Practicum II** implementation of healthcare related information systems; *Successful completion of a 3-credit statistics course is a prerequisite for NUR-530. > use research, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and safety methodologies in the **Completion of 150 onground, supervised hours is required in evaluation and improvement of healthcare information each Practicum course. Application for Practicum placement is systems; and submitted six months in advance. The Practicums must be taken consecutively at the same facility. > advance nursing informatics professional practice and values.
Nurse Administration NURSING ADMINISTRATION COURSES AND CREDIT ALLOCATION Competencies The Nursing Administration program prepares graduates for the role of nurse administrator in healthcare settings. IN ADDITION TO THE MSN DEGREE OUTCOMES, CORE COURSES 15 Credits THE GRADUATE OF THE NURSING NUR-529: Health Policy ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM WILL BE ABLE TO: NUR-530: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice* utilize systems thinking to lead and manage complex NUR-531: Nursing Informatics: Concepts and Issues > NUR-582: Financial Management in Nursing Practice healthcare organizations; NUR-600: Nursing Leadership in a Global Community > provide leadership in the professional design of nursing ELECTIVE COURSES 6 Credits care grounded in ethical, multicultural, and professional Electives may be selected from nursing elective course standards and healthcare policy; offerings, direct-care core courses, and/or from alternate > utilize financial, material, human, and environmental specialty area courses. For example, students may take two resources to benefit nursing divisions in complex courses in nursing informatics to enhance their skill base and healthcare organizations; work toward a future certificate in nursing informatics. > use information management systems to facilitate SPECIALTY COURSES 9 Credits organizational decision making; NUR-632: Nursing Administration: Standards and Structure NUR-702: Nursing Administration: Executive > demonstrate communication skills and relationship Managerial Process building competencies to support organizational goals; NUR-712: Nursing Administration: Resource Acquisition > demonstrate leadership in the professional community; and Management PRACTICUM COURSES 6 Credits > integrate best evidence to provide quality nursing care and promote improvement in healthcare outcomes; and NUR-722: Nursing Administration: Seminar and Role Practicum** NUR-732: Nursing Administration: Seminar and > use an interdisciplinary approach to execute nursing Process Practicum** administration practice. *Successful completion of a 3-credit statistics course is a prerequisite for NUR-530. **Completion of 150 onground, supervised hours is required in each Practicum course. Application for Practicum placement is submitted six months in advance. The Practicums must be taken consecutively at the same facility. Thomas Edison State University 9 NURSING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS RN-BSN/MSN Student Handbook 2020-2021 clinical settings. and utilityofclinical initiativesacross diverse populationsand approaches foranalyzingthefinancialbenefit, effectiveness, tomanagebudgets.Studentswillalsoconsidervarious learn reimbursement mechanisms,evaluatebusinessplans,and Students willexplore financialsources, analyzelegislationand financing issuesindiversesettings ofnursingpractice. This courseintroduces nursingprofessionals tohealthcare IN NURSINGPRACTICE NUR-582: enrolling inNUR-530andNUR-418: Health Professions orSTA-201: PrinciplesofStatisticspriorto Prerequisite : AcourseequivalenttoHPS-200:Statisticsforthe practice changesare explored. organizational outcomes.Processes forleadingmanaging process thatisinherent inimproving patient,population,and resources thebasisforclinicaldecision-making forms patient preferences, interprofessional perspectives,andother Integration oftheexistingevidencewithclinicaljudgment, and identifyingadditionalgapsinnursingknowledge. implementing practicechanges,evaluatingtheoutcomes, evidence forpotentialsolutions/innovations,planningand identifying clinicalquestions,searching andappraisingthe based practice.Focusisplacedonthecyclicalprocess of The emphasisforthiscourseisontheelementsofevidence- NUR-530: in policymaking. outcomes. Studentsalsoexplore theleadershiprole ofnursing variables influencepolicydevelopmentandimpacthealthcare how politics,ethics,economics,andsocialcultural on thecore elementsofhealth policyanalysis,examine forces, andissuesthatshape healthpolicy. Students,focusing of policymaking.Courseemphasisisonthehealthcare trends, During thiscourse,studentsexamineacomprehensive model NUR-529: courses. informatics for allstudentsaswellthefoundationadditional course provides required knowledgeandskills informatics the nurse’s role intheprocess. This graduate-leveloverview inhealthcare automation isusedtomanageinformation and Emphasis isplacedondevelopinganunderstandingofhow andrelatedto nursinginformatics fieldswillbeexplored. thiscourse,majortopicsrelatedhealthcare services.Within systems thatsupportthenursingprocess inthedeliveryof and cognitivesciencetodesignimplementautomated science, nursing science,computerinformation combinesknowledgeandskillsfrom Nursing informatics CONCEPTS ANDISSUES NUR-531: Core Courses course, possiblyincurringfinancialwithdrawalpenalties. satisfying prerequisites willbedeniedaccessto the prerequisites. for registering fortheselectedcoursesonlyaftersatisfying prerequisites andadvisoriesforthecoursesneeded, and responsible forknowingdegree requirements, the which are notedincoursedescriptions.Studentsare Select nursingcourseshaveprerequisites andadvisories, Nursing CourseDescriptions EVIDENCE-BASED NURSINGPRACTICE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT HEALTH POLICY NURSING INFORMATICS: Students who schedule courses without Students whoschedulecourseswithout
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3 CR 3 CR 3 CR 3 CR and/or communitieswillbeexplored. educational strategiesforindividuals,families,populations, management, andcomplications.Healthpromotion and epidemiology, presentation, diagnostics,clinical selected majorhealthproblems willemphasizeetiology, and pathophysiologicprocesses. Acriticalanalysisof physiologicfunction to discriminatebetweennormal This courseusesasystems-basedlifespanapproach NUR-640: risk assessment. is placedonhealthpromotion, diseaseprevention, and an advancehealthassessmentacross thelifespan.Emphasis theoretical andclinicalknowledgerequired tocomplete the nurses’priorphysicalassessmentskillsbyfocusingon Advanced HealthAssessmentisacoursethatbuildson NUR-516: Direct-Care Core Courses advanced nursingleadership. and integratesethicssocialjusticeascore valuesfor advanced conceptsincludingpartnershipandsustainability, addresses keyconceptsofglobalhealth,examinesselected leadership through thelensofglobalhealth.Thecourse This courseexplores therole ofadvancednursing IN AGLOBALCOMMUNITY NUR-600: requirements. Note: website prior toregistering forthecourse.Pleasesee University advised toseekapproval from thenursingprogram advisor credits toward MSNdegree requirements, studentsare within theUniversity. To ensure acceptanceoftransfer all nursinggraduatespecialtycoursesorelectives technology, andeducation.Coursesmaybeselectedfrom and administration andmanagement,informatics nursing courserelevant toadvancednursingpractice: specialtyareas Informatics maychooseanygraduate-level Students intheNursingAdministrationand ELECTIVES Core Courses populations. select appropriate medication regiments forpatientsand Emphasis isplacedontheuseofcurrent guidelinesto of thelifespan,culture, and healthanddiseasestates. agentsare of pharmacological examinedinthecontext management ofhealthanddiseasestates.Majorcategories inthe andpharmacotherapeutics pharmacogenomics, pharmacodynamics, knowledge ofpharmacokinetics, This courseisdesignedtoadvancethestudent’s NUR-650: Edwards SchoolofNursing. online, forelectivenursingcourses offered bytheW. Cary may not be used to satisfy MSN elective HPS-200 maynotbeusedtosatisfyMSN elective www.tesu.edu/nursing, ortheUniversityCatalog
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NUR-613: HISTORY OF AMERICAN NURSING 3 CR relationship between the practice setting, research, and
In this graduate course, students explore the evolution of curriculum is examined. NURSING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS professional nursing in America in the context of the times. Advisory: A course equivalent to NUR-630: Theoretical Using a social historical framework, the course begins with Foundations and Instructional Strategies in Nursing Education is nursing care in the Colonial period and ends more than required to be successful in NUR-700. Students are responsible two centuries later, reflecting on the response to health for having acquired this knowledge prior to registering for and crisis in today’s environment. The development of NUR-700. nursing education, leadership, changes in nursing practice, and the role of nurses in advocacy, health promotion, NUR-710: TESTING, ASSESSMENT, AND prevention, restoration, and holistic care are examined EVALUATION 3 CR through the present century. An understanding of the Course emphasis is on preparing teachers in nursing historical research process and synthesis of historical data curricula to focus on learning outcomes. The concepts of are integral to this course in the proper preservation of measurement and evaluation are examined as the basis American nursing foundations. for studying how instruction, testing, assessment, and evaluation of student learning are interrelated. Formative, NUR-614: PROFESSIONAL WRITING FROM summative, qualitative, and quantitative assessment IDEA TO PUBLICATION 3 CR methodologies are applied to evaluate instruction and This course is designed to help the student become learning in various educational settings. an effective writer in his or her professional field. It will Advisory: Courses equivalent to NUR-630: Theoretical hone the writer’s skills in two areas: develop the writer’s Foundations and Instructional Strategies in Nursing Education skills required to be published in professional and lay and NUR-700: Curriculum Theory and Development in Nursing journals, magazines, and newspapers; and refine the Education are required to be successful in NUR-710. Students writing required in one’s professional practice. In this are responsible for having acquired this knowledge prior to course, students learn how to develop a theme that will registering for NUR-710. interest a readership and publisher. Focus is on effective writing techniques and learning the process from idea to NUR-740: NURSE EDUCATOR: publication. SEMINAR AND PRACTICUM I 3 CR In this course, the role of the nurse educator is Open to undergraduate and graduate nursing and non- operationalized. Students engage in reflective analyses nursing students. of nursing education practices and clinical experiences. Theoretical concepts and best available evidence are Specialty and Practicum applied in academic or practice environments. This course requires completion of 150 Practicum hours. Submission of Courses the Capstone Project – Phase 1 is required to demonstrate NURSE EDUCATOR achievement of MSN program outcomes and nurse educator competencies. Please refer to the Practicum Packet. NUR-630: THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES IN NURSING Prerequisites: All other MSN degree and Nurse Educator certificate requirements* except NUR-750. Submission of all EDUCATION 3 CR This course is designed to provide the foundation for document and requirements outlined in the Practicum Packet, including a criminal background check. understanding theories, philosophies, and strategies of teaching and learning that influence nursing education. Note: Due to course workload, it is recommended that students Principles of adult education, teaching and learning theories, not be enrolled in other courses at the same time. and strategies will be discussed. The three domains of learning: Advisory: Students who do not have updated MSN e-Portfolios cognitive, affective, and psychomotor in relation to nursing will not be able to register for this course. education will be explored throughout the course. Students will have the opportunity to explore their own methods of learning NUR-750: NURSE EDUCATOR: SEMINAR and develop their own philosophy of education. Ethical and AND PRACTICUM II 3 CR legal issues as related to students in all different environments In this course, students perform in the role of an advanced will be emphasized. This course sets the foundation for all the nurse educator, apply complex knowledge and skill in other education courses in the curriculum. academic and practice learning environments, evaluate strategies to advance nursing education, and explore Theoretical Foundations and Instructional Strategies in the current and future educational challenges for the Nursing Education should be scheduled as the first of advancement of nursing education. Course requirements the five courses in the Nurse Educator specialty area. include completion of 150 Practicum hours, submission of the The nursing education Practicums must be scheduled Capstone Project – Phase 2 and the finalized MSN e-Portfolio. last in the MSN degree nurse educator program. Prerequisites: All other MSN degree and Nurse Educator NUR-700: CURRICULUM THEORY AND certificate requirements.* Submission of all documents and requirements outlined in the Practicum Packet, including a DEVELOPMENT IN NURSING EDUCATION 3 CR This course is designed to address the study of curriculum background check. development, design, implementation, and evaluation Note: Due to course workload, it is recommended that students in nursing education. Historical and philosophical not be enrolled in other courses at the same time. foundations of nursing education are examined. The Advisory: Students who do not have updated MSN e-Portfolios practical application and synthesis of curriculum theory will not be able to register for this course. is emphasized. The role of the educator in the dynamic
Thomas Edison State University 11 NURSING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS RN-BSN/MSN Student Handbook 2020-2021 access toawebcam. will notbeabletoregister forthiscourse.Studentsshould have Advisory: Studentswhodonothaveupdated MSNe-Portfolios Note: Studentsmayregister foroneelectiveconcurrent withthiscourse. background check. requirements outlinedinthePracticumPacket,includingacriminal Seminar andPracticumII,*submissionofalldocuments certificate requirements exceptNUR-731:NursingInformatics: Prerequisites : AllotherMSNdegree andNursingInformatics completion of150Practicumhours. in theonlinediscussionseminar. Thiscourserequires discuss theirexperiences,projects, andrelated learning continue intothesecondPracticum.Studentsreflectively related projectsand implementinformatics thatmay develop aplanforPracticumactivitiesandselect,initiate, working withtheonlinementorandonground preceptor, SeminarandPracticumI,students, In NursingInformatics: objectives andtheirprofessional goals,need,andinterests. environment select theirlearning basedoncourse II are scheduledinthesame healthcare setting.Students program. during thenursinginformatics PracticumsIand experience forapplyingknowledgeandskillsacquired closely aligned.ThetwoPracticumsprovide aCapstone SeminarandPracticumsIIIare The NursingInformatics SEMINAR ANDPRACTICUMI NUR-721: Hospital atHomeconcept. literacy, and telehealth/telenursing, especiallyrelated tothe to communication,healthcare related groups, consumer include communicationtechnologies,culturalissuesrelated effective technologies.Topics useofhealthinformation services,andemotionalsupportthrough information, empowering patientsandconsumerstosafelyobtain use inmeetingconsumerneeds.Thecourseemphasizes Students explore communication technologiesandtheir TECHNOLOGIES INFORMATICS ANDCOMMUNICATION NUR-711: can improve workflows. security/access willbeexplored aswellhowtechnology warehousing, datamining,knowledgemanagement,and relate tonursingandhealthcare delivery. Conceptsofdata between knowledgediscoveryanddatabasesasthey standards andissues.Studentsexplore therelationship knowledge, andwisdombyexaminingdatabasedesign foundation intherelationship betweendata,information, This courseisdesignedtoprovide acomprehensive KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT NUR-701: systemproject. concepts foraninformation SDLC, changemanagementandproject management concepts. Studentsmonitorandevaluateapplicationof (SDLC), changemanagement,andproject management This coursefocusesonsystemsdevelopmentlifestyle SYSTEMS LIFECYCLE NUR-631: NURSING INFORMATICS NURSING INFORMATICS: NURSING INFORMATICS: CONSUMER NURSING INFORMATICS: DATABASES AND NURSING INFORMATICS:
3 CR 3 CR 3 CR 3 CR subsequent nursing administration courses in the curriculum. subsequent nursingadministrationcoursesinthecurriculum. competencies. Thiscourseisthefoundationforall in contextoftheircurrent organization andtheircurrent Students willhavetheopportunitytoexamineinformation the basisformanagerialandexecutiveroles isexamined. overview ofthestandards andcompetenciesforming organizations are designatedforqualityattainment.An what accreditation organizations exist,andhowsome which studentsunderstandhealthcare organizations, This courseisdesignedtoprovide afoundationupon STANDARDS ANDSTRUCTURES NUR-632: NURSING ADMINISTRATION will notbeabletoregister forthiscourse. Advisory: StudentswhodonothaveupdatedMSNe-Portfolios Note: Studentsmayregister foroneelectiveconcurrent withthiscourse. requirements outlinedinthePracticumPacket. certificate requirements.* Submissionofalldocumentsand Prerequisites: AllotherMSNdegree andNursingInformatics Practicum hoursandthefinalizedMSNe-Portfolio. discussion seminar. Thiscourserequires completionof150 experiences, projects, andrelatedintheonline learning the firstPracticumcourse.Students reflectively discusstheir selected Practicumactivitiesandproject(s) developedin onground preceptor, maycontinueand/ormodifythe the student,inconsultationwithcoursementorand available andthestudent’s evolvingprofessional goals, opportunities Practicum I.Dependingonthelearning achievements fromSeminarand NursingInformatics: This coursebuildsonthestudent’s and learning SEMINAR ANDPRACTICUMII NUR-731: Students engage inareflective discussion ofnursing administrator/executive inahealthcare delivery system. Students focus onthecontextforenacting role ofnurse nurse administrator/executive are explored indepth. preceptor. the role Competenciesthatgovern ofthe student andmonitored bythementorandonground a specificarea ofclinicalemphasisischosenbythe An individualizednursingadministration Practicumin to experiencetherole ofnurseadministrator/executive. This courseprovides thestudentwithopportunity SEMINAR ANDROLEPRACTICUM NUR-722: of current andfuture healthcare environments. material resources are examinedandanalyzedinthecontext explored. Fiscal,human,technological,intellectual,and and useofresources inthehealthcare environment are quality healthcare services.Theacquisition,management, In thiscourse,studentsexamineresources required todeliver ACQUISITION ANDMANAGEMENT NUR-712: and knowledgeofthehealthcare environment. communication andrelationship building,professionalism, to qualitynursingoutcomesthrough systemsthinking, focus isplacedonselectedprocesses thatcontribute nurse executivesandmanagers.Usingtheoretical constructs, This courseisdesignedtofacilitatethedevelopmentof EXECUTIVE MANAGERIALPROCESS NUR-702: NURSING ADMINISTRATION: NURSING INFORMATICS: NURSING ADMINISTRATION: NURSING ADMINISTRATION: RESOURCE NURSING ADMINISTRATION:
3 CR 3 CR 3 CR 3 CR 3 CR administration issues and experiences in the online seminar. Graduate students must earn a grade of B or higher in all
This course requires completion of 150 Practicum hours. graduate courses to receive credit toward the MSN degree. ABOUT THE MSM COURSE WORK MSN students may repeat two courses one time each. Prerequisites: All other MSN degree and Nursing Administration certificate requirements except NUR-732: Nursing Administration: Students who earn a grade below B in a third course will be Seminar and Process Practicum*, submission of all documents and dismissed from the MSN program. Graduate students are requirements outlined in the Practicum Packet, including a criminal required to maintain an overall average of B in their Thomas background check. Edison State University courses in order to graduate. Note: Students may register for one elective concurrent with this course. Students who are required to take a minimum number Advisory: Students who do not have updated MSN e-Portfolios of credits per term to meet eligibility requirements for will not be able to register for this course. Open only to Thomas financial aid are advised to plan ahead for scheduling the Edison State University students enrolled in the MSN degree and Practicums. While scheduling the Practicums in combination Nursing Administration certificate programs. with other courses is not recommended, electives may be delayed and one scheduled with each Practicum if NUR-732: NURSING ADMINISTRATION: necessary. An active unencumbered RN license in the state SEMINAR AND PROCESS PRACTICUM 3 CR in which the Practicum will be completed is required. This Capstone course provides the student with the Upon MSN degree completion, a certificate in the selected opportunity to integrate management theory into the role of area of specialty will be awarded in addition to the degree. nurse administrator/executive. Student focus is on nursing management processes in healthcare systems. Students continue in their selected area of clinical practice monitored by the mentor and onground preceptor. Students engage About the Practicum in a reflective discussion of nursing administration issues and experiences in the online seminar. This course requires Requirements completion of 150 Practicum hours. Submission of an MSN Two Practicums are included in each area of specialty offered e-Portfolio will be required to demonstrate achievement of in the MSN degree. To prepare for the Practicums, students MSN program outcomes and competencies. are required to review the practicum packet and watch the Prerequisites: All other MSN degree and Nursing Administration prerecorded MSN Pre- practicum webinar found, www.tesu.edu/ certificate requirements,* submission of all documents and nursing/programs/practicum-preparation at least 9 - 12 months requirements outlined in the Practicum Packet, including a prior to the start of the first practicum. An advising appointment background check. is required 9-12 months prior to the start of the practicum as Note: Students may register for one elective concurrent with this course. well. During the advising appointment, the student will receive assistance in developing goals for the Practicum, selecting a Advisory: Students who do not have updated MSN e-Portfolios will not be able to register for this course. Practicum site, and suggestions for the selection of a preceptor. To be permitted to register for the first Practicum, the student must meet specific requirements outlined in the Practicum About the MSN Course Work Packet. The Part A: Intent to Register Form is found on the webpage: www.tesu.edu/nursing/programs/practicum- The MSN degree program is designed and organized to preparation and must be completed six months (24 weeks) in include core courses, direct-care core courses, electives, advance. Students select their preceptor and place of Practicum, courses in the area of specialty, and Practicum courses. An and the School initiates a clinical affiliation agreement with the MSN e-Portfolio is developed, maintained, and updated Practicum site. Health requirements include a current physical, throughout the MSN program. The core courses should be evidence of immunization, CPR card, health insurance, and taken first, and the Practicum courses are required to be malpractice insurance. Additional health requirements may be taken last. The core courses have content common to all applicable, depending on the Practicum site selected. Criminal areas of specialty at the master’s level. The specialty courses background, FBI checks, and a drug screen are performed by a provide students with a strong foundation in preparation vendor selected by the School. Students must be licensed in the for their role in the selected area of specialty. The direct- state in which they will do their Practicum. Health and criminal care core courses provide students with advanced clinical background clearances and all other requirements outlined knowledge and reasoning skills. Elective courses allow in the Practicum Packet must be completed four months (16 students to take graduate courses that strengthen and weeks) prior to the start of the first Practicum. MSN e-Portfolios, broaden their expertise. All courses, except electives, which are initiated in the first MSN course, should be updated must be taken before the Practicum courses. Students are with appropriate course assignments and materials as the expected to familiarize themselves with the expectations student progresses through each graduate course, and must be and requirements for meeting advisories and prerequisites updated at the start of the first Practicum. In the last Practicum prior to registration for courses. of each specialty, students will submit an MSN e-Portfolio that Students may proceed independently to schedule the documents achievement of both the MSN degree outcomes and courses in the sequence and combination appropriate to the competencies in the selected area of specialty. their home and work responsibilities, keeping in mind the need to meet prerequisites. While more than one course per term may be taken, students should be mindful of the expectations and policies related to the level of achievement expected in the graduate nursing courses and the MSN degree program to remain in good standing. Therefore, students are strongly encouraged to schedule a nursing advising appointment prior to registering for courses. Thomas Edison State University 13 GRADUATE NURSING CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS RN-BSN/MSN Student Handbook 2020-2021 NUR-750: NUR-740: NUR-710:
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ON COMPLETION OF THE NURSING > participate at each stage within the health information INFORMATICS CERTIFICATE PROGRAM, THE systems life cycle as a leader and team member; GRADUATE WILL BE ABLE TO: > promote the use of healthcare informatics-related education for consumers and healthcare providers; > integrate knowledge, skills, and scientific findings from nursing science, computer science, information science, > integrate legal, ethical, regulatory, technical, and and cognitive science in the professional practice of professional standards into the development and nursing informatics; implementation of healthcare-related information systems; > analyze the concepts of, and relationships between, data, information, knowledge and wisdom for > use research, evidence-based practice, quality implications to nursing practice; improvement, and safety methodologies in the evaluation and improvement of healthcare information > demonstrate leadership in the professional practice systems; and of nursing informatics through the use of effective communication, interdisciplinary collaboration and > advance nursing informatics professional practice and administrative skills; values.
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PLANNING FOR PROGRAM COMPLETION Planning for Program Completion ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Students are required to disclose their previous academic through Online Student Services after which they should record by submitting transcripts on application for all contact the nursing program advisor for clarification of previously completed college-level credit. No tuition requirements and assistance with planning for degree will be refunded for courses taken without academic completion as needed. Students in the graduate advisement or when credits previously completed that programs with no previously completed transferable might satisfy degree or certificate requirements are not graduate courses may proceed with course registration submitted for evaluation. and completion of requirements according to the recommended sequence for their program as described in All students are encouraged to review the packet of this Handbook and as determined by completion of course materials provided on enrollment. Students are also encouraged to review their Academic Evaluation prerequisites and advisories.
System Requirements ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nursing students are advised to have computer capability compatible with the technology specified for the Thomas Edison State University’s online courses, access to presentation software, and, for selected MSN courses, access to spreadsheet software, a microphone, and a webcam. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: account that provides free access to G Suite for Education Internet Connection (required): (Google). High-speed connection is recommended. Speeds below Some course tools may require browser plugins or other 10 Mbps may cause slower loading times for video-heavy software to be installed. More information is provided in courses. those courses. OPERATING SYSTEM: PERIPHERALS FOR VIDEO RELATED ACTIVITIES: Windows or macOS recommended Webcam and microphone required. This includes those built into devices. Headphones with built-in microphone Linux and ChromeOS may have limited functionality for recommended some of our technology and media tools. Some courses may require additional hardware. Details on BROWSER: these will be included in those specific courses. Firefox or Chrome recommended Note: Operating systems, browsers, plugins and other software Edge/Internet Explorer & Safari may have limited should be kept up-to-date for security purposes and to ensure functionality for some of our technology and media tools. proper functionality. OTHER SOFTWARE: For technical (computer) questions relating to online All students receive a Thomas Edison State University email courses, call (609) 777-5680.
Online Nursing Courses All information pertaining to the online nursing courses may needed to provide an optimal learning experience for be found on the University website at www.tesu.edu. all students. Every effort will be made to accommodate Course registration begins approximately six weeks prior course selections made during the regular registration to the start of classes and continues for three weeks periods, adding sections and/or seats if necessary.* followed by several days of late registration, which requires To facilitate communication, students must maintain a late fee. Please note that courses are not posted on a current email address on file with the Office of the the website for a particular term until registration begins. Registrar throughout their enrollment. A Student Data To register online, students must pay by credit card. Change Form is available at www.tesu.edu/studentforms. Confirmation of registration will be sent by the Office Computer requirements and capability needed to be of the Registrar by email when the process is complete. successful in the online courses are listed above and on Please be sure to properly key in credit card information. the website. A credit card fee will be included in all credit card transactions. All information pertaining to registration is in At minimum, students should be able to send and the University Catalog. receive email, including attachments. Selected courses require access to, and a familiarity with presentation and While there may be more than one section of a course spreadsheet software. available and students may choose the section and course mentor, the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing reserves *Students may not change course sections once the course the right to reassign students to a different section as has opened.
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Students who wish to use credit earning methods other than the online nursing courses offered by the W. Cary Continued Enrollment STUDENT SERVICES AND RESOURCES Edwards School of Nursing should consult with the nursing RN students will remain enrolled in the W. Cary Edwards program advisor prior to scheduling the exam, transfer School of Nursing as long as they earn a minimum of 3 course, or prior learning assessment (PLA) course to insure credits toward program completion at the University in the credit will meet degree requirements as anticipated. each 12-month period. Student progress is reviewed each Policies on acceptance of credit earned elsewhere or prior quarter, and those students not meeting the requirement to enrollment are included in the section on Policies in this will be advised they will be placed on inactive status. To Handbook. return to active status, students will need to complete and submit the online application found at www.tesu.edu/ Academic Integrity and apply along with the appropriate fee(s). Note: Re-enrollment may place student into the newest Honesty curriculum, which may affect course requirements. It is expected that all students in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing will familiarize themselves with, and adhere to, the University’s Academic Code of Conduct Policy as detailed in the University Catalog, found online: www.tesu.edu/catalog.
Student Services and Resources ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > ADVISEMENT SERVICES > FINANCIAL AID > COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS > STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES > LIBRARY AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES > GRADUATION AND RESOURCES > AWARDS AND HONORS > TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Advisement Services Communications and All programs offered by the W. Cary Edwards School Publications of Nursing are designed for adult independent learners who want flexible scheduling and options for program Students are encouraged to read Insights, Invention, completion and who can take responsibility for their and other communications mailed and emailed from the program planning and degree completion. Courses are University as well as the information available on the mentored rather than taught, and students are expected University website at www.tesu.edu. to familiarize themselves with the computer requirements Information from these sources highlight new courses for online courses, the University and School website, and programs, policy and schedule changes, mentors, publications, and program materials as well as their University staff, alumni and students, and events and individual program requirements. The School strongly activities at the University. Information and updates encourages all students to utilize advisement services in specific to nursing courses and the program may be planning their degree program progression. communicated to students via mass mailings or email. It Because most students live a distance from the University, is important that a current email address is provided on advisement appointments are available by telephone application to the University and updated as necessary. as well as in person. All students are encouraged to Social media outlets are also used as a means of schedule an advising appointment early in their program, communication. after completion of their Academic Evaluation. Individual appointments with the nursing program advisor are scheduled through the online appointment system at www. Library and Educational tesu.edu/current-students. Academic advisement questions Services and Resources may also be submitted by HelpDesk ticket, email, postal mail, or fax. For information regarding general education The New Jersey State Library, which is an affiliate of the requirements, undergraduate students may also telephone University, offers Thomas Edison State University students the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services at (609) access to many resources for study. 777-5680, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., The Library may be contacted through the University ET. Advisors from all academic programs at the University website at www.tesu.edu/current-students. are available to respond to questions of a general nature.
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RN license, valid in the the in valid license, RN . with fee to the the to fee with for that ceremony. . A . A Awards and Honors W. CARY EDWARDS SCHOOL OF NURSING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES BSN degree graduates are eligible for the Arnold Fletcher criteria. Eligible candidates will be inducted at an annual Award, which is given by the University for exceptional ceremony. Additional information on the Upsilon Rho achievement in independent learning. All graduates are chapter is located at: www.tesu.edu/nursing. considered for the award at the time they are reviewed for The Lambda Tau Chapter of Alpha Sigma Lambda graduation. National Honor Society for nontraditional students was RN graduates of the BSN degree are also eligible for established at Thomas Edison State University in 1996. All the Regina Sanchez-Porter Award, which is given by the bachelor’s degree candidates for graduation are reviewed W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing for high academic for eligibility for the honor society. Induction takes place achievement combined with outstanding service to the at the annual Commencement ceremonies. Information nursing profession and the community. Information on on the honor society is included in the online University submitting nominating materials for the Sanchez-Porter Catalog. Award is mailed annually to all RNs that are graduating Graduates of the BSN and MSN degree programs may within the year. also order a Thomas Edison State University nursing pin. The Upsilon Rho chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Information on obtaining the pin is provided by the W. Honor Society of Nursing was chartered in 2008. Eligibility Cary Edwards School of Nursing at the time of degree for the chapter for students in the BSN degree program completion. includes a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and upper 35 Students with any history of academic integrity violations percent in class rank. Eligibility for students in the MSN are not eligible for any award or honors. degree program includes a minimum GPA of 3.5 or better. Graduates of the School may apply under Nurse Leader
W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Policies and Procedures ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The policies stated here apply to students enrolling in the graduates of an RN diploma program of nursing, or a RN-BSN/MSN degree program with degree requirements regionally accredited college or university in the United effective July 1, 2020, and students enrolling in the States with an associate degree in nursing awaiting graduate nursing certificate programs with requirements RN licensure. Students provisionally admitted to the effective July 1, 2020. program may enroll in NUR-342, HRS-200, PHI-475, SOS-110, or NUR-516. Provisionally admitted students RN-BSN/MSN applicants to the W. Cary Edwards School will have one year from the date of Provisional of Nursing may pursue the BSN degree only, or both Admission to obtain RN licensure. Failure to do so within the BSN degree and the MSN degree by selecting the that time, will result in removal from the program. BSN/MSN option on the online application. For students Full Admission to the RN-BSN and RN-BSN/MSN enrolled in the BSN/MSN, up to 12 graduate nursing > programs requires that the applicant must be a graduate credits included in BSN degree requirements may be of an RN diploma program of nursing, or a regionally applied to MSN degree requirements. A grade of B accredited college or university in the United States or or higher must be earned in graduate nursing courses recognized foreign institution with an associate degree completed during the BSN program to be applied to the in nursing. A current and valid unencumbered RN license, MSN degree requirements. The student will continue on recognized in the United States, must be submitted for to complete remaining MSN degree requirements upon full admission to the program. BSN degree completion without additional admission requirements. The undergraduate nursing per credit tuition charge will pertain to the required graduate nursing Admissions Process courses while the student is enrolled in the BSN degree. All RN-BSN/MSN applicants to the W. Cary Edwards RNs with a BSN degree may apply for the MSN degree. School of Nursing must: RNs with a master’s in nursing in another area of specialty may enroll in a graduate nursing certificate program. > Submit the completed online application with fee, which is nonrefundable, including documentation of current RN licensure. Applicants licensed in a state that does Admissions not have online verification must submit a notarized copy of their current license - without restrictions, valid > Admission to all RN-BSN/MSN programs offered by the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing is rolling. in the United States, to the Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services. > All RN-BSN/MSN applicants to the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing must possess a current and valid unencumbered > Have official transcripts for all college-level credit and RN license, recognized in the United States. examination score reports sent to the University’s Office of the Registrar. > Provisional Admission to the RN-BSN and RN-BSN/ MSN programs is open to senior nursing students or
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or graduate nursing certificate programs may not be W. CARY EDWARDS SCHOOL OF NURSING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Degree/Certificate applied to either the MSN degree or certificate without permission of the dean of the W. Cary Edwards School Program Requirements of Nursing. > Students may complete selected degree requirements by > Students enrolled in the MSN degree program must course, exam, or prior learning assessment (PLA). achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of B (83) or better in > Rewriting or resubmission of assignments is not permitted. the nursing courses for the credit to be accepted toward the degree. > No assignments may be submitted after the last day of the course without an approved extension. > A maximum of 12 graduate-level credits may be accepted in transfer toward the MSN degree. > Students are governed by the policies and procedures in effect on their course start date. Students making > Graduate courses that may satisfy requirements for satisfactory progress may apply for one 8-week extension the MSN degree or certificate programs must carry per course. In order to apply for an extension, students a grade equivalent of B (83) or better and must have must submit the Request for Extension form to the course been completed at a regionally accredited college or mentor for certification no later than 7 calendar days prior university, a school of nursing accredited by a national to the initial end date of the term. nursing accrediting body, or a recognized foreign institution to be considered for acceptance. > Three discussion posts on three different days is the minimum required for participation in each discussion forum. > Students enrolled in the MSN degree program must earn a grade of B (83) or better in graduate courses for Online nursing courses required for completion of the > credits to be accepted toward degree. nursing degree or certificate programs are open only to RNs. Students enrolled in the MSN degree and graduate Credits taken elsewhere or by any method other than by > > nursing certificate program may repeat two nursing Thomas Edison State University online nursing course courses, one time each. must be approved by the academic advisor for nursing prior to earning the credit to determine that the credit > MSN and graduate nursing certificate students who earn will meet program requirements. grades below a B (83) in three courses will be dismissed from the program. > A maximum of 6 graduate-level credits may be accepted BSN in transfer toward the Nurse Educator and Nursing > Upper-division nursing credits earned more than 10 Administration certificates. years prior to the student’s enrollment date may not be > A maximum of 9 graduate-level credits will be accepted applied to upper-division nursing requirements in the in transfer toward the Nursing Informatics certificate. BSN degree program. > Students enrolled in the graduate nursing certificate > Courses transferred into the BSN program to meet programs must earn a grade of B (83) or better for the upper-division nursing credit requirements must have course to be applied to program requirements. been completed at a regionally accredited college or university, and a school of nursing accredited by a national nursing accrediting body, or recognized foreign Graduation institution to be considered for acceptance. All students in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Students enrolled in the BSN degree program will be > > degree programs will submit the Request for Graduation governed by University policies in regard to general Form with fee according to University guidelines. education credit requirements. All students in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Students enrolled in the BSN degree program must earn > > degree programs must have completed all degree a grade of C (73) or better in the nursing courses for the requirements, have achieved the established GPA, and credit to be accepted toward the degree. have satisfied all financial obligations to be eligible for > Students enrolled in the BSN degree program must graduation. achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of C (2.0) or better All students in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing to graduate. > certificate programs must complete all course > Students enrolled in the BSN degree program will be requirements, submit the request for a graduate governed by academic policies for graduate nursing nursing certificate according to University guidelines courses while enrolled in the graduate nursing courses for graduation, and satisfy all financial obligations to be required for the BSN degree. eligible for certificate award. Students enrolled in the BSN degree program may > > Students completing the MSN degree program will be repeat each nursing course, one time each. (Except awarded a certificate in their selected area of specialty graduate courses - see above policy) in addition to the MSN degree on program completion.
MSN/Graduate Nursing Certificates Appeals > Graduate credits earned prior to application that may satisfy requirements for the MSN degree or certificate All students in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing programs will be reviewed for acceptance upon will follow University policies on academic appeals as enrollment. outlined in the online University Catalog. Appeals are to > Graduate credits that were earned more than seven be submitted only after a course ends. years prior to the student’s enrollment date in the MSN
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DIRECTORY FOR ENROLLED STUDENTS
> Formal Complaint Receipt of the complaint will be acknowledged within 15 A formal complaint must be submitted in writing to days. The appropriate University administrator will then the dean of the relevant School or the head of the review the matter. A final written determination, including appropriate office from which the complaint arises. any proposed resolution, will be sent to the student within Formal complaints must be filed within 60 days of the 30 days of the receipt of the complaint. event that triggered the complaint, and state the nature A complete record of formal complaints will be kept by of the grievance and the remedy being sought. Any the relevant University office. Records of the final outcome previous attempts to resolve the issue should also be of all formal complaints will also be stored in a centralized described. database and the student’s electronic file.
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W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Phone: (609) 633-6460 • Fax: (609) 292-8279 Email: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Office of Admissions and Enrollment Services Phone: (609) 777-5680 Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., ET General inquiries Fax: (609) 984-8447 Email: [email protected] • Web: www.tesu.edu ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Academic Advisement for Accepted Students Phone: General Questions: (609) 777-5680 Monday - Thursday, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., ET, and Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., ET Fax: (609) 292-8279 (nursing) Web: myEdison® login - go to Help, then University Support Portal to submit a ticket ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Office of Student Financial Accounts Phone: (609) 984-4099 • Fax: (609) 984-4066 Payments and student account information Email: [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Office of Financial Aid Phone: (609) 777-5680 • Fax: (609) 633-6489 Email: [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Office of the Registrar Phone: (609) 633-9242 (registering for courses) Course registrations Fax: (609) 292-1657 Requesting official transcripts Phone: (609) 984-1180 (transcripts, graduation information) Receipt of transcripts Fax: (609) 777-0477 Applying for graduation Email: [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Center for Disability Services Phone: (609) 984-1141, ext. 3415 Information and assistance with accommodations TTY: (609) 341-3109 (for hearing impaired students) for students with special needs Fax: (609) 943-5232 Email: [email protected] ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Technical Support Phone: (609) 777-5680 Email: [email protected]
Thomas Edison State University RN-BSN/MSN
W. CARY EDWARDS SCHOOL OF NURSING
301 West State St. Trenton, NJ 08618 (609) 633-6460 [email protected] tesu.edu/nursing