2017-2018 Academic Catalog & Handbook Introduction Mission
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2017-2018 Academic Catalog & Handbook Introduction President’s Message Clarkson College is rich in history, academic excellence and unmatched in preparing students to be the best in the field of health care. The heart of our success resides in our dedicated staff, committed student body and outstanding faculty members. As a student, you will have the opportunity to experience our proud, long-standing tradition of upholding our Mission of preparing students to professionally provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health care services. For more than 125 years, we have learned a few things about preparing students to provide high quality health care services, and our results are showing it. While focusing on quality we have not forgotten about cost. Clarkson College is committed to responsible control of expenses for students and parents. This combination of quality and efficiency equates to value at a private college you can afford. Clarkson College offers undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, post-graduate certificates and doctoral degrees in health sciences and health care business. The College is devoted to ensuring high quality health care education in the classroom, online or on campus, and during clinical experiences. Clarkson College Highlights and Key Facts: Nebraska’s first health care education institution. More than 1,200 students learning on-campus and online. Learning focused on patient, caring, integrity and a commitment to excellence. A student to faculty ratio of 14:1. Pass rates on national board exams consistently above the state and national average. The Nursing program began more than 125 years ago. Clarkson College has the largest Radiologic Technology and Physical Therapist Assistant programs in the state of Nebraska. Clarkson College has the only PTA transfer program in the Midwest. Clarkson College has the only accredited Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management program in Nebraska and Iowa. Clarkson College is the second least expensive private college in Nebraska. Access for our graduates to the largest and best medical campus in the region, Nebraska Medicine. Our faculty and staff are anxious to prepare you with the high quality education you are seeking. We are passionate about your success not only during your time at Clarkson College, but also long after you graduate. Sincerely, Dr. Tony Damewood President Mission & Values Mission Preparing students to professionally provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health care services. Values Learning: The lifelong process of education through both structured and unstructured experiences. Caring: An empowering relationship through an attitude of empathy, compassion and respect for those with whom we interact, serve and lead. Commitment: Dedication to the shared mission of Clarkson College. Integrity: Adherence to moral and ethical standards in personal, professional and organizational actions. Excellence: A level of performance in which all individuals strive for extraordinary quality. Accreditation & Approvals Clarkson College has maintained continuous accreditation with The Higher Learning Commission North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) from 1984 to present. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing, the Master of Science in Nursing programs and the Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing program have accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 PH 404.975.5000 www.acenursing.org The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is also approved by the Nebraska State Board of Nursing. http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/crl_nursing_nursingindex.aspx The Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Nurse Anesthesia program is also accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). 222 S. Prospect Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068 PH 847.655.1160 The Doctor of Nursing Practice is a candiate for accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 PH 404.975.5000 www.acenursing.org The Diploma in Practical Nursing program has approval for operation from the Nebraska State Board of Nursing. http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/crl_nursing_nursingindex.aspx The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). As an accredited program, the Radiologic Technology program is required to meet standards which can be found at: jrcert.org/acc_standards.html Complaints or concerns involving accreditation issues should be directed to the Faculty Committee (any faculty member) or the JRCERT. 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606 PH 312.704.5300 [email protected] Upon receipt of any allegations of non-compliance, the program director and the faculty involved will investigate the report within three weeks. If an incident of non-compliance is identified, the program director and faculty will take action within the following three weeks to remedy the situation. The results of such actions will be reviewed and discussed during the next Faculty Committee meeting. The Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant program has accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). 1111 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 PH 703.706.3245 [email protected] capteonline.org The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Administration, Bachelor of Science in Health Care Business with major in Health Information Administration and Associate of Science in Health Information Technology programs have accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). 233 N. Michigan Ave, 21st Floor Chicago, IL 60601-5800 PH 312.233.1 131 cahiim.org Nursing Continuing Education Clarkson College is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Nebraska Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Clarkson College is approved Iowa provider 345. Physical Therapy Continuing Education For Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistant continuing education activities appropriate CEUs are sought through: Nebraska Chapter American Physical Therapy Association 600 S. 42 St. Omaha, NE 68198-5450 PH 402.559.6415 apta.org Health Information Management Continuing Education For Health Information Management continuing education activities appropriate CEUs are sought through: American Academy of Professional Coders 2480 South 3850 West, Suite B Salt Lake City , UT 84120 aapc.com And/or American Health Information Management Association 233 N. Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor Chicago, IL 60601-5809 ahima.org The Basic and Advanced Life Support and First Aid courses are approved by: American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave. Dallas, TX 75231 americanheart.org The Nurse Aide and Medication Aide programs are approved by: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Regulation and Licensure; Credentialing Division P.O. Box 94986 Lincoln, NE 68509-4986 PH 402.471.4376 http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/crl_nursing_nursingindex.aspx The Nurse Refresher program is approved by: The Nebraska State Board of Nursing http://dhhs.ne.gov/publichealth/Pages/crl_nursing_nursingindex.aspx Note: Details and updates concerning accreditation can be found by contacting the appropriate program director. Degrees Offered Professinally Degree Major Accredited Professinally Degree Major Accredited Health Information Technology* Yes Associate of Physical Therapist Assistant Yes Science Radiologic Technology Yes Health Care Business: Management major* Yes Health Care Business: Health Information Administration major* Yes Bachelor of Science Health Care Services* No Medical Imaging* No Nursing (BSN)** Yes Master of Health Care Administration* Yes Nursing (MSN): Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Yes Practitioner* Yes Nursing (MSN): Family Nurse Practitioner* Master of Science Yes Nursing (MSN): Nursing Education* Yes Nursing (MSN): Nursing Health Care Administration* Yes Nursing (MSN): Nurse Anesthesia Doctor in Health Care Education and Leadership Yes Doctorate Doctor of Nursing Practice Yes *These programs may be completed through Online Education. Some online programs require periodic campus visits for skills assessment. Contact the appropriate department for current details. **RN to BSN options may be completed by Online Education. See details in the RN to BSN sections of this catalog. Certificates Offered Gerontology Health Care Informatics Health Information Management Human Services Post-Baccalaureate in Health Information Administration Imaging Informatics Public Health Post-Masters Health Care Administration Post-Masters Nursing: Adult–Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Nursing: Nursing Education Post-Masters Nursing: Nursing Health Care Administration Women's Health Doctor in Health Care Education & Leadership Dean of Nursing & Director of Doctor in Health Care Education & Leadership Aubray Orduña, Ed.D., M.S.N., R.N. PH 402.552.6118 TF 800.647.5500 [email protected] Introduction Graduates of the Doctor in Health Care Education and Leadership (Ed.D.) program will have expanded knowledge and expertise required to provide health care leadership in both academic and administrative roles. Graduates