Washington health system School of nursing WASHINGTON HEALTH SYSTEM School Bulletin SCHOOL OF NURSING
School Bulletin 2016-2017 September Cohort
2016-2017 44 2 43 155 Wilson Avenue Washington, PA 15301-3398
(724) 223-3167 E-mail: [email protected]
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Dear Applicant:
Thank you for your interest in Washington Health System School of Nursing. This School Bulletin will provide you with detailed information about the program. Please review the
Admission Policies and follow the Application Procedure Checklist to expedite the admission process. The School of Nursing will consider only completed application files. Once application files are completed they are reviewed by the Recruitment and Admissions Committee Please feel free to write any comments in support of your application: and the applicant is notified by mail of their admission status.
If you have specific questions about our program or if you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone at (724) 223- 3167 , or by e-mail at [email protected]. Office hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
We appreciate your interest in our school and look forward to hearing from you soon. Note: According to the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing, an R.N. license will not be issued to persons who have been convicted of a felony prohibited by “The Sincerely, Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act” or a felony related to a The Administration, Faculty, and Staff of controlled substance. Washington Health System School of Nursing
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School of Nursing Washington Health System School of Nursing Bulletin APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION Table of Contents
PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE School of Nursing 6 Name Washington Hospital 6 last first middle previous name Philosophy 7 Address School Purpose and Goals 8 Street PO Box # (please provide street address also) Curriculum Outcomes 9
Curriculum Plan 9 city state zip code Course Descriptions 10
Telephone Admission Policies 11
home (include area code) work (include area code) cell (include area code) Application Procedure Checklist 13
County Academic Policies 14
Grading System 14 Social Security # Program Costs and Financial Aid 23
E-mail Address Student Services 27
Facilities / Activities 28 PLEASE LIST HIGH SCHOOL (G.E.D) AND Information concerning the ALL POST-SECONDARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED: Appendix 30 program is provided annually to the: Institution City, State Dates Attended Diploma / Degree Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850 Atlanta, GA 30326 (404) 975-5000
Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing P.O. Box 2649 Harrisburg, PA 17105-2649 (717) 783-7142 If transferring from another school, are you presently in good standing? yes no
40 5 Employing more than 2,000 highly trained medical professionals, Washington Health System provides health care services at more than 40 off-site locations throughout three counties. In addition, Washington Health System has diagnostic centers, outpatient care facilities, the Wilfred R. Cameron Wellness Center, Greenbriar Treatment Center, urgent care and hospice care, all seamlessly working together to provide excellent patient-and-family-centered care.
Our goal at Washington Health System is to provide the community with an integrated healthcare system centered around patients and families that is comprised of leading medical experts, advanced technology and innovative procedures. We focus on streamlined processes set to improve patient care communication and coordination between our hospital, physicians, programs, services and practices so that we can obtain better patient outcomes while delivering the best possible care and experience.
School of of Nursing Nursing Washington Hospital Hospital Washington Health System School of Since 1897, Washington Health System Nursing provides a 16-month nursing Washington Hospital has been dedicated to program of study (20 months including pre- providing the highest quality care to patients in requisite courses) leading to a diploma. The southwestern Pennsylvania. With locations school is fully approved by the Pennsylvania throughout Washington and Greene counties, State Board of Nursing and is accredited by Washington Health System Washington the Accrediting Commission for Education Hospital and its staff of more than 350 primary Washington Health System School of Nursing reserves the right to make such in Nursing. care and specialty physicians make it their changes in its educational, administrative, and financial policies as are deemed mission to improve the health and well-being of advisable by the administration and the faculty for the progressive the community. Our vast list of services and Founded in 1897, the school proudly claims development of the school. over 4,000 alumni and a reputation for a specialties include cardiovascular diagnostics and surgery, orthopedics, neurosciences, quality nursing program. The School of It is the policy of the School of Nursing to admit qualified applicants, without Nursing program has historically provided women’s health, cancer care, children’s regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual concentrated clinical practice supported by therapy, rehabilitation and advanced imaging, orientation, disability, age, veteran’s status, gender identity, or marital status a strong theory base. Students enjoy a among many others. Washington Health wide range of clinical experiences, System Washington Hospital utilizes the most to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made participate in a diversity of patient services, advanced medical technology in its state-of-the- available to students of the School. It does not discriminate on the basis of and have the opportunity to work closely art facilities, so you can feel confident that you race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, with various healthcare team members in and your family are receiving the utmost quality disability, age, veteran’s status, gender identity, or marital status in realistic settings. Students are also of care, conveniently close to home. administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarships and loan programs, and other school-administered programs. provided with an intensive in-house MISSION computer training program allowing them to competently utilize the hospital’s medical “To provide great patient care.” information system. VISION “To be the Regional Health Care System of After completing the rigorous diploma choice for Patients, Physicians and Employees in program, graduates are qualified to take the Washington and surrounding counties.” national examination leading to licensure as HISTORY a registered nurse. The School of Nursing The history of Washington Health System enjoys a positive reputation with employers Washington Hospital continues to be a story of of its graduates. steady growth and periodic expansion and renovation to meet the health care needs and services required by our patients and community.
For more information about the School of Nursing and Washington Hospital, please visit www.washingtonhealthsystem.org.
6 39 Philosophy upholding the ethical and legal stand- ards of the profession. We, the faculty of Washington Health Sys- tem School of Nursing, believe each person We believe that teaching and learning is a holistic individual with mental, physical, are life-long participative processes and spiritual dimensions. Throughout the through which individuals develop with- developmental life process, the individual in their potential for growth. The goals has the freedom and capacity to change, of education are to foster motivation, subject to changing values, beliefs, customs, promote self-direction and stimulate and mores. The person acts in a reciprocal analytical inquiry. The educational relationship with the internal and external process provides for active communica- environment to meet human needs and to tion, improves problem solving and the values clarification necessary for making strive toward one's optimum potential. discerning decisions. Learning is often evidenced by a change in behavior, We believe health is a dynamic state of well which is the result of the acquisition of -being which allows the individual to meet knowledge, skills, and the development physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs. of new perceptions and values. Learn- Throughout the life continuum, varying ing is dependent upon the student's degrees of health are experienced by each readiness. It requires the teacher and individual, family, and society. Health is the learner to be mutually responsible influenced by the values and perceptions of within this process. The faculty as- the individual, family, and society. Health sumes responsibility for teaching and reflects the unity and harmony of the mind, guiding the learning process in a climate body, and spirit. The health potential of of mutual respect. The student is guid- the individual, family, and community is ed toward progressive, cumulative affected by the process of adaptive change learning to facilitate concept formation. to maintain structural and functional sound- The student is responsible for employ- ness. Illness is an alteration in health, which ing self-direction and participating ac- interferes with optimal functioning within tively in the learning process. the environment. Illness occurs when an We believe that the faculty prepares individual cannot maintain integrity of the individuals to function as professional structural, personal, and social dimensions. nurses in order to meet the current We believe nursing is a human science and and predicted needs of society. The practice discipline that draws upon the faculty acknowledge the role of the physical, biological, and behavioral sciences community in providing resources for to support the individual's health and quali- student learning experiences. The ty of life. The professional nurse utilizes faculty believe that Washington Health communication and leadership skills in System School of Nursing serves the interacting with individuals and other health community by encouraging faculty and team members to enhance the delivery of students' participation in health related health care to them, their families, and activities, by offering its facilities and communities. As a humanistic profession, resources for educational programs, nurses establish a helping, trusting, caring and by preparing graduates who con- relationship to enhance the individual's self- tribute to the nursing resources of the healing. Through the use of the nursing process, nursing care is deliberate, system- community. atic, and individualized. The professional nurse utilizes problem solving and critical thinking to apply the nursing process in managing care. Professional nurses are accountable for their own practice. In order to practice within the changing needs of society, nurses must adapt to the expan- sion of the professional nurse role while
38 7 Organizing Framework Washington Health System Major Person Health Nursing Education School of Nursing Concepts: Sub- Holism Health poten- Nursing process Teaching Concepts: Human needs tial Professional Learning SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION Developmental Health care nurse role Participative life process settings Process Jamie Golden, R.N. care provider Director, School of Nursing Adaptation Self-healing Critical B.S.N. Carlow University advocate Environment - thinking teacher M.S.N. Waynesburg University internal external communicator manager of FACULTY Jennifer Robinson, R.N., C.C.R.N. care Instructor, Nursing Christine D’Antonio, R.N. member of Diploma Washington Hospital Instructor, Clinical (Part-Time) profession School of Nursing B.S.N. Gannon University B.S.N. Wheeling Jesuit College Human science M.S.N. Chatham University M.S.N. University of Pittsburgh School Purpose and Goals Valerie M. Dean, R.N. Patricia Sanders, R.N. Washington Health System School of Nursing offers a diploma program in professional nursing. The Instructor, Nursing Instructor, Nursing School assures the quality of its program by maintaining qualified faculty, providing support services B.S.N. University of Pittsburgh A.D.N. Community College which meet the needs of the student population, providing resources and facilities which are ade- M.S.N. Waynesburg University of Allegheny County B.S.N. California University of quate for operation of the school, and offering a curriculum which enables its graduates to develop Tiffany Lindley, R.N. Pennsylvania the competencies necessary for the practice of professional nursing. Instructor, Clinical (Part-Time) M.S.N. Robert Morris University B.S.N. Gannon University The goals of Washington Health System School of Nursing are to provide a quality program of SueEllen Schwab-Kapty, R.N. nursing education that: Deirdre Crotty Manasterski, RN Instructor, Nursing Instructor, Nursing Diploma Washington Hospital 1. Prepares graduates to function as entry-level professional nurses. School of Nursing Diploma West Hertfordshire 2. Instills moral and ethical values that support responsible, accountable professional practice. B.S.N. Pennsylvania State University School of Nursing, England 3. Fosters a desire to assume responsibility for continuing personal and professional growth M.S.N. University of Pittsburgh B.S.N. Columbia University through life-long learning. M.S.N. Columbia University Valerie Shaw, R.N. 4. Meets a community need for qualified nursing professionals. Instructor, Nursing Post M.S.N. University of Pittsburgh 5. Facilitates a caring environment in which each individual is respected as a holistic being with Diploma Washington Hospital
mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions in constant interaction with the environment through- School of Nursing Megan Miller, R.N. B.S.N. California University of out the developmental life process. Instructor, Nursing Pennsylvania 6. Prepares graduates, who draw upon the physical, biological, and behavioral sciences to apply B.S.N. Wheeling Jesuit College M.S.N. Waynesburg University problem solving and critical thinking skills to support the individual’s health and quality of life. M.S.N. California University of Rae Dawn Shipley, R.N. 7. Prepares graduates who utilize the nursing process to deliver care that is deliberate, systematic, Pennsylvania Instructor, Nursing and individualized. Martha Suzan Milvet, R.N. Diploma Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing Prerequisite Studies Instructor, Nursing B.S.N. California University B.S.N. University of Pittsburgh of Pennsylvania Applicants are required to successfully complete the following general education, arts, and M.S.N. University of Pittsburgh M.S.N. Duquesne University sciences credits prior to admission: Chelsey Pernock, R.N. English Composition (3 credit minimum) Instructor, Nursing Developmental Psychology (3 credit minimum) Diploma Mercy Hospital Human Anatomy with Lab* School of Nursing B.S.N. Waynesburg University (or Anatomy & Physiology I) (3 or 4 credit minimum) M.S.N. Waynesburg University Human Physiology with Lab* M.B.A. Waynesburg University (or Anatomy & Physiology II) (4 credit minimum) A grade of “C” or better is required, documented by official transcript from the accredited post- secondary institution. Science* credits must have been completed within 5 years prior to admission.
8 37 Washington Hospital Curriculum Outcomes Curriculum Plan The curriculum is developed from the BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF philosophy and conceptual framework of the Level I Thomas Northrop, Chairman Gary B. Weinstein school. The curriculum is designed to Semester I, 15 Weeks provide 16 months of instruction. Vacations (Monday through Friday) Brian Smith, Vice-Chairman President and CEO and holidays are scheduled throughout the 16 months. The student must meet the Nursing 100 (13 Units + 3 Credit Daniel Miller, Secretary-Treasurer Brook Ward requirements of one semester before (Introduction to Psychology) Gary B. Weinstein, President/CEO Executive Vice-President and COO progressing to the next higher semester of Theory 150 Hours the curriculum. All nursing courses must be Clinical 150 Hours Darlene Bigler Colleen C. Allison taken in sequence. 300 Hours Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and The School of Nursing reserves the right to Arthur Gabriel, II change its curriculum, educational policies, and Quality expenses at any time. Semester II, 15 Weeks Howard F. Goldberg, M.D. (Monday through Friday) Karen A. Bray Robert Griffin Nursing 200 (12 Units + 3 Credit Vice President, Patient Care Services Traci McDonald-Kemp Washington Health System (Introduction to Sociology) Theory 135 Hours Paul T. Cullen, M.D. William McGowen School of Nursing Clinical 162 Hours Vice President, Medical Affairs Curriculum Outcomes John McIlvaine, III 297 Hours Rodney D. Louk Grant Minor Washington Health System Vice President, Information Services School of Nursing graduate: Level II Gerald Prado Richard J. Mahoney Arlene Ricker 1. Utilizes a holistic approach when Semester III, 15 Weeks Vice President and Chief Development managing care for a group of (Monday through Friday) individuals/families in various stages of Cynthia G. West, M.D. Officer, Foundation the developmental life process. Nursing 300 (12 Units + 3 Credit (Nutrition) Robert H. Young Barbara McCullough 2. Supports individuals/families to enable Theory 135 Hours them to optimize their health Clinical 175 Hours Vice President, Human Resources potential. 310 Hours Larry Pantuso 3. Facilitates the adaptation of individuals/families through reciprocal Semester IV, 15 Weeks Vice President, Planning and Business relationships that influence the (Monday through Friday) Development internal and external environment. Nursing 400 (13 Units + 1 Credit (Career Alisa R. Rucker 4. Promotes self-healing strategies which Readiness) Vice President, Finance utilize appropriate referrals within the Theory 135 Hours community. Clinical 189 Hours Terry Wiltrout 5. Incorporates human science into 324 Hours Vice President, Operations problem solving and critical thinking while using the nursing process. 6. Upholds the professional nurse role to Total Hours 1,231 Hours meet the community need for quality provided by Washington Health System health care while in collaboration with School of Nursing other members of the health care team. Total credits 10 Credits 7. Functions in the role of entry-level provided by California University of professional nurse in a variety of Pennsylvania health care settings.
36 9 Course Descriptions Public Disclosure Statement Nursing 100 they experience more complex NCLEX®-RN PATTERNS OF EMPLOYMENT The course provides basic nursing skills alterations in health. Selected complex used to care for human beings across the health problems across the lifespan are To qualify for licensure, graduates must Three-Year Employment Statistics lifespan. Emphasis is placed on examined from a holistic perspective. pass the National Council Licensure (6 months after graduation): comprehensive holistic assessment, Opportunities are provided to care for Examination for Registered Nurses Class of 2014: 51.4% *** patients and families in a variety of acute communication skills, documentation, (NCLEX®-RN). Class of 2013: 65% ** safe nursing practice, infection control, care settings. The first time pass rates for the last patient-family learning needs, and the Class of 2012: 47% * Total Hours 310 Hours three years are as follows: beginning application of the nursing Theory 135 Hours * Only 19 of the 38 Class of 2012 graduates Class of 2014: 97% responded to the employment surveys 6 months process. Health, and alterations in Clinical 175 Hours after graduation. health, are examined in relation to Class of 2013: 94% ** Only 24 out of the 34 Class of 2013 graduates providing for basic human needs, Nursing 400 Class of 2012: 95% The course focuses on the individual and responded to the employment surveys 6 months identifying risk factors, and promoting after graduation. healthy behaviors. Basic pharmacological family experiencing emergency and RETENTION RATES principles are learned, emphasizing drug critical healthcare problems. Students *** Only 18 out of the 35 Class of 2014 graduates The Nursing Course Retention Rates for classifications and safe medication learn to holistically care for individuals responded to the employment surveys 6 months the last three years are as follows: after graduation. administration. Students identify with and families who are in crisis, as they the professional nurse role in a variety of move along the health-illness continuum. Class of 2014: 65% GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT clinical settings. Leadership experiences are provided to Class of 2013: 50% enhance assessment skills, problem- For more information about our Total Hours 300 Hours Class of 2012: 54% solving, decision-making, prioritization, graduation rates, the median debt of Theory 150 Hours delegation, and collaboration while students who completed the Clinical 150 Hours managing complex multiple patient/family program, and other important assignments in a variety of clinical information, please visit our website Nursing 200 at www.washingtonhealthsystem.org. The course expands upon the use of a settings. holistic approach when caring for Total Hours 324 Hours GRADUATE / EMPLOYER individuals/families with alterations in Theory 135 Hours SATISFACTION health, throughout the lifespan. Nursing Clinical 189 Hours Graduate and employer satisfaction is management of alterations in health assessed 6 months after graduation. across the lifespan is the focus of the
course. Emphasis is placed upon the role Approximate Ratio of Graduate Satisfaction for the past of the professional nurse and the use of Theory Hours to Clinical two years indicates that graduates are the nursing process in assisting Hours in Nursing Courses highly satisfied with the education individuals/families to move toward they received and that the nursing optimal health potential. The focus is on Nursing 100 program has provided satisfactory health alterations in medical-surgical, 1 hour theory preparation for nursing practice. pregnancy, the childbearing process, 1.0 hours clinical nursing/laboratory pediatric variances, growth and Employer Satisfaction for the past development, and mental health/illness. Nursing 200 two years indicates that graduates Opportunities are provided to care for 1 hour theory consistently function efficiently as individuals and families in a variety of 1.2 hours clinical nursing/laboratory beginning practitioners. specialized settings. Nursing 300 Total Hours 297 Hours 1 hour theory Theory 135 Hours 1.3 hours clinical nursing/laboratory Clinical 162 Hours Nursing 300 Nursing 400 1 hour theory The course focuses on the care of the 1.4 hours clinical nursing/laboratory acutely ill individual and their family, as
10 35 ALL APPLICANTS WHO WISH TO TAKE THE TEAS® V Admission Policies PRE-ADMISSION EXAMINATION AT WASHINGTON HEALTH SYSTEM SCHOOL OF NURSING MUST: RECRUITMENT POLICY II. Health Record: The applicant must demonstrate physical and Washington Health System School of Nursing mental health necessary to meet the 1. Select Test Site 3. Complete Registration seeks to recruit qualified applicants who meet expectations of the program. The the admission requirements. Recruitment Logon to ATI’s Simply follow the atitesting.com Washington Health System Washington activities may include, but are not limited to, website: www.atitesting.com. screen prompts to complete Hospital Employee Health Service (EHS) career fairs, high school visits, media your registration and pay for reviews each applicant’s completed health Click on “Register for advertisements (paper and social media), and record, which includes health history, physical TEAS” (located at the lower right your exam. open house events. Individual appointments and examination, urine dipstick, and immunization of the webpage). If you do not already have an tours are available for prospective students. All record. A urine drug screen will be existing account with ATI activities are in compliance with the Non- Select “Pennsylvania” from the completed in EHS, prior to final acceptance Discrimination policy of the School of Nursing. State dropdown list. related to TEAS, you will be into the School of Nursing. Students will be ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Select “Washington” from the prompted to create one during required to receive a flu vaccine. Those who City dropdown list. the registration process. I. Academic: are unable to receive the flu vaccine must 4. Provide Proof of Registration A. Graduation from an approved secondary provide documentation, with reason, from Click “Next.” You will be their personal physician. The EHS reserves directed to a listing of all the test Access your ATI account and school or validation of a high school equivalency diploma (GED) verified the right to make recommendations to the sites and available test dates. retrieve your personal Paper Pencil Identification Number. through official transcript. Applicants must School of Nursing regarding admission. 2. Select Test Date show that they have completed work equal Bring your ATI Paper Pencil NOTE: The School of Nursing reserves the Test dates are listed in to a standard high school course including right to require such additional chronological order. Click “Learn Identification Number and 4 units of English, 3 units of Social Studies, Photo ID with you on the date information, examinations, or More” on the test date you 2 units of Mathematics (1 of which is measures of eligibility as may be of the exam. Algebra), and 2 units of Science with a would like to register for, and prescribed by the faculty. The TEAS® V is a four-part assessment related laboratory. review important information Application documents will be held for 2 years. about the test. with subtests in Reading, Mathematics, B. Official college transcripts documenting a Science, and English and Language Usage. Click “Register.” Click “Yes” on grade of “C” or better in the following ADMISSION PROCEDURE The total testing time is 3 hours and 29 the disclaimer pop-up window to pre-requisites: minutes. The total number of questions Application forms and other information proceed with the registration.. 1. English Composition regarding admission may be obtained online at is 170. (3 credit minimum) www.washingtonhospital.org/schools/nursing from Washington Health System School of The TEAS® V is a four-part assessment with subtests in Reading, Mathematics, Science, 2. Developmental Psychology Nursing (WHSSN), 155 Wilson Avenue, (3 credit minimum) and English and Language Usage. The total testing time is 3 hours and 29 minutes. The Washington, PA 15301-3398 or by calling (724) total number of questions is 170. 3. Human Anatomy with Lab* 223-3167. Completed applications are to be or Anatomy and Physiology I returned to the same address accompanied by a Sub-Test Time Allocated # Questions (3 or 4 credit minimum) non-refundable $50.00 application fee. 4. Human Physiology with Lab* The School of Nursing will consider only or Anatomy and Physiology II Reading 58 Minutes 48 completed application files. Application (4 credit minimum) files consist of the following: Mathematics 51 Minutes 34 * All science credits must have been completed within 5 years prior to A. Completed application and application fee. admission. Science 66 Minutes 54 B. All admission requirements C. The Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills Graduation from an approved secondary school English and Language Usage 34 Minutes 34 (TEAS V) exam may be taken no more of validation of a high school equivalency than 2 times in the academic year. A diploma (GED) verified through official Pre-admission testing: minimum Academic Preparedness Level of transcript. Applicants must show that they have The Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V) Proficiency with a score of greater than or completed work equal to a standard high school course including 4 units of English, 3 units of exam may be taken no more than 2 times in the academic year. A minimum Academic equal to 65% is recommended. Social Studies, 2 units of Mathematics (1 of Preparedness Level of proficiency with a score greater than or equal to 65% is required. D. Written essay assigned during pre- which is Algebra), and 2 units of Science with a
entrance period; completed at the school related laboratory. You will be required to schedule a time to complete a brief essay composition at the of nursing. WHSSN.
34 11 Those applicants granted provisional (https://www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpw.htm) Additional Expenses acceptance will progress to the health record. Out of state residents must obtain appropriate A WHS health record is to be obtained, PRE-ADMISSION EXPENSES completed and submitted to Washington records from their home state. The original Health System Employee Health Service (EHS) certificates must be provided to the School of Pre-admission Exam Fee $101 for their review within six (6) weeks of the Nursing following completion of Criminal notification of provisional acceptance. The Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, Application Fee — Washington Health System School of Nursing $50 provisionally accepted applicant may choose and FBI Fingerprint-Based Background Check. Matriculation Fee — Washington Health System School of Nursing $100 to have work-up done through EHS, or with The Recruitment and Admissions Committee of his/her own health care provider. the School of Nursing will notify applicants who Requirements for the work-up include: have successfully completed all the OTHER EXPENSES Demonstration of physical and mental health requirements within the established time frame necessary to meet the expectations of the of their official acceptance into the nursing Books* $1,500 - $2,000 program within four (4) week of the start of program. The EHS reviews each applicant’s Student Uniforms* $250 completed health record, which includes class. health history, physical examination, and The accepted applicant will be given Graduation Pictures* $50 and up immunization record. appropriate information to begin the course. National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) Application Fee $200 Completion of a urine drug screen at the EHS. At this time, any seats vacated by provisionally The drug screen will be completed at the time accepted applicants will be awarded to the next Temporary Practice Permit Application Fee $35 of the physical if done at the EHS. If the most eligible applicant on the waiting list. provisionally accepted applicant has his/her Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing Licensure Application Fee $35 physical completed by their own health care Those eligible applicant(s) who did not gain provider, they must schedule an appointment admission for this class have the opportunity to Graduation Uniform* $50 with EHS to complete a urine drug screen. be considered for the next class enrollment. Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Background Check $53 The waiting list applicants: Acceptance of a yearly flu vaccine. Those who Campus Mailbox Fee & Security Deposit $25 are unable to receive the flu vaccine must Must indicate their desire in writing by the posted application date of the next class to be provide documentation, with reason, from Transportation, Housing, Meals – Responsibility of the Student their personal physician. The EHS reserves considered as a candidate for the next class. the right to make recommendations to the They will not be required to complete a new *Figures are approximate School of Nursing regarding admission. application. Completion of a T-spot test administered by Will have the opportunity to repeat The Instructions for Taking the Assessment Technologies EHS. Students with a positive result will be Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Test referred to the Washington County of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS V) exam. Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Academic Skills Tuberculosis Clinic and their personal health The ATI TEAS V exam may be taken no more (TEAS®) Pre-Admission Examination care provider. Documentation of follow-up than 2 times in the academic year. care must be forwarded to the EHS. Will have the opportunity to update their THE TEAS® V PAPER/PENCIL ASSESSMENT WILL BE ADMINISTERED Completion of an annual F.I.T. test transcripts and repeat the essay portion of the AT WASHINGTON HEALTH SYSTEM SCHOOL OF NURSING ON THE administered by EHS. application procedure. FOLLOWING DATES: These applicants granted provisional NOTE: The School of Nursing reserves the Saturday Jan. 9, 2016 8:30am acceptance will need to meet the following right to require such additional information, Saturday Feb. 20, 2016 8:30am requirements within the six (6) week period examinations, or measures of eligibility as may to secure final acceptance into the program. be prescribed by the faculty. The School of Saturday April 16, 2016 8:30am Nursing reserves the right to implement the Saturday May 14, 2016 8:30am Current Pennsylvania State Police Request for selection process as it relates to limited Criminal Record Check number of seats available to the most qualified Saturday June 4, 2016 8:30am (https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp), applicant(s). Saturday July 9, 2016 8:30am Pennsylvania Application documents will be held for 2 years. Saturday August 6, 2016 8:30am Child Abuse History Clearance (http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/findaform/childab Saturday September 17, 2016 8:30am usehistoryclearanceforms/S-001087) Saturday October 8, 2016 8:30am
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Saturday November 12, 2016 8:30am
FBI Fingerprint-Based Background Check Please arrive at the school no later than 8:00 a.m.
12 33 Tuition and Fees LPN TRANSITION EXPERIENCE selected learning experiences in areas of deficiencies. The LPN Transition Experience provides Estimated Tuition and Fees* qualified LPNs with the opportunity to All transfer requests will be considered on an complete the RN program in only 3 individual basis. Comparison of the nursing September 2016 to December 2017 curriculums must be completed semesters following successful Washington Health System School of Nursing and determination made of courses needed to completion of the requirements. meet the program requirements of
LPN Transition Experience Washington Health System School of Level I Semester I Semester II Total Nursing. Admission Requirements Tuition $3,728 $3,495 $7,223 The applicant must meet the following Activity Fee $50 $50 $100 requirements for admission to the LPN Transition Experience: APPLICATION PROCEDURE Computer Lab Fee $50 $50 $100 1. All basic admission requirements as CHECKLIST Evaluation Support Services $563 $562 $1,125 documented in the Washington Health System School of Nursing Bulletin [Official 1. Select a test date and reserve a Simulation Lab Fee $100 $100 $200 seat online to take the transcripts must document completion of a Assessment Technologies Administrative Fee $50 $50 $100 State Board approved/Accrediting Institute (ATI) Test of Essential Commission for Education in Nursing Academic Skills (TEAS V®) Pre- (ACEN) accredited LPN program]. Total $4,541 $4,307 $8,848 Admission Examination 2. Copy of current licensure as a LPN. 2. Complete an Application for Level II Semester III Semester IV Total 3. Proof of graduation or a minimum of 1 year Admission online at Tuition $3,495 $3,728 $7,223 practical experience documented on the www.washingtonhospital.org/ Employment Verification Form within one schools/nursing/application.php Activity Fee $50 $50 $100 year of application, (Be sure to print the confirmation page after Computer Lab Fee $50 $50 $100 4. Declaration of Intent submitting the form online.). Evaluation Support Services $563 $562 $1,125 5. Washington Health System School of 3. Submit the Application for Simulation Lab Fee $50 $50 $100 Nursing Application for Admission and Admission Confirmation page application fee. along with the $50.00 non- Administrative Fee $50 $50 $100 For more information please call the school at refundable fee (made payable to Graduation Fee — $200 $200 Washington Hospital) to (724) 223-3167 . Washington Health System Total $4,258 $4,690 $8,948 TRANSFER POLICY School of Nursing
The student applying for transfer must adhere 4. Request to have all official to all of the admission requirements as any transcripts (high school and all *Subject to change without notice Grand Total $17,796 other program candidate. post-secondary institutions *Plus 10 General Education Credits. Additional attended) sent directly to Transfer students must submit an application costs and institution subject to change without Washington Health System and arrange to have the following sent to the School of Nursing. notice. School of Nursing for review by the Recruitment and Admissions Committee: Submit all of the above to: Official grade transcripts from all high schools, Washington Health System colleges and nursing schools attended, and School of Nursing descriptions of the nursing courses taken. 155 Wilson Avenue Washington, PA 15301-3398 Course exemptions will be granted per policy by the Recruitment and Admissions Call (724) 223-3167 to have any questions Committee. Only official transcripts of course answered. (s) with a grade of “C” or better will be considered for exemption. Transfer credits are not utilized in the computation of the student’s overall grade point average. The requesting student may be required to attend
32 13 Academic Policies 2016 First Year Calendar (Tentative) GRADING SYSTEM and the student cannot progress to the next semester. Nursing 100 Note: Only whole numbers will be used. In order to be promoted, the student must Grades will not be rounded up. achieve a grade of “C” or better in each Classes Begin September 6, 2016 Final course grades are determined by required course. Veterans Day off November 11, 2016 converting the percentage (points earned Thanksgiving Break November 24-25, 2016 The School of Nursing will mail a complete Classes End December 16, 2016 ÷ total possible points) to a letter grade. report of grades at the end of each
The letter grade system is as follows: semester to the student. Break December 19—January 6, 2017 93-100% A GRADE POINT AVERAGE 85-92% B The grade point average is computed on all courses that the student has completed in a Nursing 200 77-84% C given semester and is based on the Classes Begin January 9, 2017 following grade point values: 69-76% D Martin Luther King Day off May 30, 2016 68% and below F A B C D F Good Friday off April 14, 2017 Classes End April 21, 2017 4 3 2 1 0 Incomplete I Withdrawal W When a student receives a grade of “I” and Break April 24, 2017—May 5, 2017 later removes the incomplete grade, the Program Dismissal PD grade-point average is then Program Dismissal Permanent PDP recalculated to reflect the new grade. Courses with a “W” or “I” status will not In order to progress to the next semester or be used to calculate the grade point Nursing 300 to graduate, the student must achieve a average. Courses for which the student Classes Begin May 8, 2017 grade of “C” or better in each required has been granted exemption will be Memorial Day off May 29, 2017 course. A student may repeat no more than identified on the final transcript as transfer Independence Day off July 4, 2017 one nursing course. A repeat failure of the credits but will not be considered same nursing course or failure of two when calculating the grade point average. different nursing courses will result in Break August 21, 2017—September 4, 2017 permanent dismissal. Students with an 15 lecture hours = 1 Unit or Credit unsatisfactory in clinical at the end of any 3 laboratory hours = 1 Lecture Hour nursing course receive a failure for that nursing course and the grade recorded will Courses are weighted in value according to Nursing 400 be a failing (F) grade regardless of the theory the number of hours of instruction and Classes Begin September 5, 2017 grade earned. Failures resulting from nature of the learning experience in extenuating circumstances that impacted on each course to determine the grade point Veteran’s Day off October 9, 2017 the student’s ability to successfully complete average. Thanksgiving Break November 24-25, 2017 the course will be considered on an NOTE: The cumulative grade point Classes End December 15, 2017 individual basis. average, through one month Graduation December 16, 2017 prior to the end of Nursing At the discretion of the instructor, an 400, will be used to determine incomplete (I) grade may be assigned for a the Valedictorian and Salutatorian of student who is passing a course but for valid the graduating class. reasons is unable to fully meet all course requirements by the end of the course. The CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS method of removal for the incomplete grade The student must be in compliance with the will be determined by the instructor. If the following Clinical Requirements prior to the incomplete grade is not satisfactorily beginning of each nursing course: removed prior to the beginning of the next semester, the grade will become a failure (F) An evaluation by Employee Health Service
14 31 (EHS): Nursing following completion of Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse History Clearance, Appendix The annual physical examination must be and FBI Fingerprint-Based Background Check. completed and reviewed by EHS prior to acceptance to the program. Students should be aware that clinical facilities First Year Calendar 28 have the right to deny access to students who You may have your physical performed by the have a history of criminal activity or child abuse. EHS. If this experience is required to meet the clinical Tuition and Fees 29 You may choose to have your personal health objectives, the student may not be able to provider complete your physical. A WHS complete the course. Additional Expenses 30 health record is to be obtained, completed and submitted to Washington Health System WITHDRAWAL Testing Information 30 Employee Health Service (EHS) each year. Students may withdraw from the nursing This must be submitted within one year of the program one time. Exceptions are at the Public Disclosure Statement 32 initial physical. discretion of the Director, School of Completion of a F.I.T. test will be administered Nursing. Washington Hospital Board by EHS. A student who wishes to withdraw must of Trustees and The annual flu shot must be obtained in notify the Director, School of Nursing of Administrative Staff 33 October either through the EHS or at a facility this intention. The official withdrawal date of the student’s choice. will be the date of notification. School of Nursing A T-spot test will be administered by EHS If a student is absent for five (5) Administration and Faculty 35 prior to the start of clinical. Students with a positive result will be referred to the consecutive school days, a certified letter Application for Admission 37 Washington County Tuberculosis Clinic and will be mailed to the student indicating that their personal health care provider. he/she must contact the School of Nursing Documentation of follow-up care must be within one week of receipt in order to forwarded to the EHS. declare his/her status in the program. If the Hepatitis B Vaccine series will be initiated by student does not respond, within the time period indicated, he/she will be considered EHS (optional). officially withdrawn. The withdrawal date Current CPR certification (American Heart will be the response deadline indicated in Association Basic Life Support for Health Care the certified letter. Providers Course): CPR certification (American Heart Association Grade transcripts of students who Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers withdraw from the program will be Course) is part of Nursing 100 and must marked as follows: remain current throughout the program. W- Withdrawal. Current: For financial aid purposes, the withdrawal Pennsylvania State Police Request for Criminal date will be the last day of documented Record Check (https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp), attendance. Pennsylvania LEAVE OF ABSENCE Child Abuse History Clearance A student desiring to take a leave of (http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/findaform/childabu absence must submit the request in writing sehistoryclearanceforms/S-001087) to the current level coordinator in which Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare FBI the student is enrolled and include the Fingerprint-Based Background Check beginning and ending dates and the reason (https://www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpw.htm). for desiring a leave of absence. The Out of state residents must obtain appropriate Director, School of Nursing will determine records from their home state. The original the terms of the leave of absence. certificates must be provided to the School of
30 15 A leave of absence of any length that student is encouraged to meet with patients, visitors, physicians, students, TRANSPORTATION his/her Academic Advisor or designated volunteers, and vendors. Violations will prohibits the student from completing the Transportation to all clinical sites are the semester in which the leave of absence is WHSSN faculty as necessary to review be reported to the Director of the responsibility of the student. started must be extended until the plan for improvement and performance, School of Nursing and the infraction will beginning of the next semester that same until goal is accomplished, the student be subject to the Student Misconduct ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT course is offered. After that time, the withdraws from the program, or the Policy. student fails to satisfactorily meet the A security report containing statistics, student will be considered withdrawn SCHOOL ACTIVITIES from the school and must apply for course outcomes. policies, and a description of programs All students from Nursing 100 through that promote campus safety is available readmission. DRESS CODE POLICY Nursing 400 are members of the Student upon request from the Financial Aid and PREGNANCY POLICY The Dress Code at Washington Health Organization of the Washington Health Admissions Office. System School of Nursing is established in System School of Nursing. This If a student becomes pregnant, she must order to maintain the following standards: organization governs all business submit a form/slip from her physician STUDENT FAIR TREATMENT/ pertaining to the student body. The identifying any restrictions for the health School of Nursing students have the GRIEVANCE POLICY purposes of this organization are to of the mother and the baby, to the level responsibility to maintain an environment create a sense of unity and fellowship The Grievance Committee for Student coordinator. Updated physician forms which adheres to established infection among students of the school and to Fair Treatment functions to hear must be submitted prior to each control and safety standards. provide the opportunity for students to grievances, interpret and clarify student subsequent semester to the level School of Nursing students have the share in the democratic processes of self rights as stated in the Student Bill of coordinator. She will be able to progress responsibility to maintain an aesthetically -government. Rights and Responsibilities, and to advise in the program as long as medically pleasing environment and professional on issues related to the Misconduct Policy advisable. If the student is not able to lift image for patients who are receiving The Student Handbook, which contains which cannot be resolved through usual 50 pounds, she will not be able to attend nursing care. In addition, attire is one policies, rules, and regulations as channels. The committee is composed direct patient care activities. If it is method by which the patient and family approved by the Student Organization of student representatives from each necessary for the student to interrupt her and the Faculty Organization, is issued to can identify groups of caregivers. class and equal representation of faculty. educational program, the Leave of each student annually. Absence policy or Withdrawal policy The Student Bill of Rights and Identification Badge: Social activities are planned through the would apply. Responsibilities and information Photo ID Badges will be issued by the Student Organization and the describing the procedures for students ACADEMIC WARNING POLICY Hospital according to standards set forth Recruitment and Admissions Committee. to follow when a felt injustice occurs is in Hospital policy and are to display the Both formal and informal recreational A student whose performance is contained in the Student Handbook first and last name of the wearer. activities are planned with students and unsatisfactory in the theory components which is found on the EDU website Students will not falsify, counterfeit, alter, will be placed on academic warning. An faculty throughout the school year. (http://twhson.edu20.org/)under each tamper with or allow another person to Academic Warning Form will be specific class. use his/her photo ID badge. The badge The Student Nurses’ Association of completed after each occurrence. MUST be visibly worn above the waist Pennsylvania (SNAP) is the official professional organization for student Academic Warning Process any time the student is in the hospital or School of Nursing building. These are to nurses in Pennsylvania; it is affiliated with First occurrence of unsatisfactory be returned to the School of Nursing the National Student Nurses’ Association performance when the student leaves the program or (NSNA). Students are encouraged to participate in the activities of the school’s The student is encouraged to meet with graduates. Students may temporarily cover their last name with tape during chapter which is Washington Health his/her Academic Advisor to discuss System Student Nurses Association performance and develop a plan for behavioral health or emergency department clinical experiences. (WHSSNA). This organization improvement as appropriate. coordinates service activities available to Second occurrence of unsatisfactory General Hygiene: all students. Students are strongly performance General personal hygiene should be fresh encouraged to be active in the and clean; without offensive strong community. The student is encouraged to meet with perfumes, colognes, or odor of smoke or his/her Academic Advisor to develop a alcohol on a student’s breath or clothing. plan for improvement and discuss Hair is to be neat, clean and controlled. potential status in the program. The Extreme hairstyles, unnatural colors (such
16 29 COUNSELING AND Facilities / Activities as spiked or pink), and the use of hair Identification badge is to be worn and GUIDANCE PROGRAM adornments unless being used to pull hair visible at all times above the waist. Washington Health System School of away from the face are not permitted. School of Nursing faculty and Counseling and guidance are an integral Nursing is located on the grounds of Sideburns, mustaches, and beards are to administration have the right to require part of the total program. Inherent in Washington Hospital. In addition to be clean, neat and properly trimmed. students to modify their attire if it is the school’s philosophy is the creation classrooms, a Simulated Nursing Artificial nails (i.e. press-on nails, acrylic determined to be inappropriate. of a climate most conducive to student Laboratory and Skills Laboratory nails, etc.) are not to be worn. Natural Unless the violation can be corrected learning, growth, and development as a provides students with the opportunity fingernails should extend no more than ¼ immediately, the student will be sent responsible member of society and the to practice new skills prior to inch beyond the tip of the finger. home. nursing profession. The Counseling and implementation in the clinical setting. Guidance Program seeks to create ample Body Piercing/Body Art: The school houses a computer center Clinical Days: opportunities to foster and maintain Facial jewelry, such as eyebrow rings, where students develop proficiency in The School of Nursing adheres to such a climate. computerized nursing documentation. nose rings, lip rings, and tongue studs, is not professionally appropriate and must Washington Health System Dress Code The Counseling and Guidance Program A Student Center provides a kitchen and not be worn in either classroom or as amended for students: is offered when the individual first dining facilities, as well as a large clinical. Gauging and microdermal 1. The faculty has the responsibility to contacts the school and continues comfortable area for lounging and implants are prohibited. Visible tattoos assure that the above standards are throughout the educational program. recreation. Meals are available for and similar body art must be covered. enforced on the area of assignment. The program includes counseling purchase in the hospital cafeteria. 2. The basic uniform is as follows: Classroom and School Building: concerning application and admission, Lockers are provided for student use. Approved student uniform. Pants financial aid, academic concerns, peer Students are to be appropriately attired at are to be altered if necessary so the interaction and adjustment, health, A professional library containing both all times. It is assumed that the student hem of the pants does not touch the professional goals, and career nursing and medical journals and books is will use good taste in a modest floor. development. If a student requires located on the third floor of the main appearance in accordance with each White or black socks must be worn. counseling for a non-academic issue, a hospital building. The Citizens Library of setting, i.e. – no bare midriff or low-cut Clean, solid white or solid black record of the counseling form as well Washington is available for personal and tops, short-shorts, etc. No article of leather/solid material shoes with as a goal plan may be developed professional use. Audio-visual materials clothing is to be shorter than two inches enclosed toes and heels with a slip utilizing the Washington Health System are readily available for student use in the above the knee. Rubber flip-flops are not resistant rating School of Nursing Counseling Form. student audio-visual room. permissible footwear. Students in (Optional) Warm-up jacket or lab During orientation, the student is SMOKING AND TOBACCO FREE violation of this policy will be sent home coat with school insignia patch on provided with an explanation of all for the remainder of the day unless the sleeve POLICY aspects of the Counseling and Guidance violation can be corrected immediately. Watch with a second hand Program. Smoking and use of ALL tobacco Students will be permitted to return to Stethoscope products (this includes cigars, cigarettes, the classroom once the violation is e-cigarettes, pipe smoking and smokeless corrected. 3. Inherent in the basic uniform code are chewing tobacco) are strictly prohibited the following factors: Clinical Skills Laboratories Identification badge is to be worn in all Hospital buildings and surrounding (Simulation Laboratory, Pediatric property, including the main Hospital, above the waist and visible at all School of Nursing, Telford W. Thomas Simulation Laboratory) times. Covering the last name Information Systems building, and all off- The approved student uniform is to be temporarily with tape is site facilities affiliated with Washington worn. permissible when assigned to the behavioral health unit or the Health System. This includes the parking Hospital - Non-Clinical Days: emergency department. areas and the vehicles parked there. In When visiting the nursing units for Hair is to be neat, clean and addition, the odor of smoke on a patient assignments, students are controlled. Hair should be pulled up student’s breath or clothing is offensive required to wear either a student and off the collar. Extreme and potentially harmful to others and uniform or professional attire (jeans, hairstyles, unnatural colors (such as will, therefore, be considered a violation sweat pants, leggings, jeggings, shorts spiked or pink), and the use of hair of the Dress Code Policy. The only are not considered professional attire) adornments unless being used to pull exception applies to inpatients at Donnell and a warm-up jacket or lab coat with hair away from face are not House and the Greenbriar Treatment the school insignia on the sleeve. No permitted. Sideburns, mustaches, Center which has a separate policy. This open-toed shoes are permitted. ban extends to everyone – employees, and beards are to be clean, neat and
28 17 properly trimmed. of the Weekly Clinical Evaluation Tool. Student Services accepted into the school: Uniforms must be loose enough and DISMISSAL of appropriate length to allow STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE 1. Health history performance of activities modestly. Students who are dismissed will receive either a Program Dismissal (PD) or Purpose 2. Physical examination including vision Pants are to be altered if necessary and hearing. so the hem of the pants does not Program Dismissal Permanent (PDP). The Student Health Service is provided touch the floor. Students who receive a PDP will not be through the Employee Health Service 3. Current vaccine record indicating considered for readmission. Undergarments should not be (EHS) of Washington Health System to immunizations/titers for: Measles visible through uniform. Students READMISSION assist each student in maintaining optimal [Rubeola] (two immunization dates or may wear a plain white T-shirt; All candidates seeking readmission must health. Emphasis is placed on the titer results); Rubella (one white or black camisole, tank top, meet current admission criteria. An maintenance of wellness and safety for all immunization [MMR] date or titer or long sleeved turtleneck shirt application for readmission must be students. It is the student’s responsibility results); Chicken Pox (applicant under the uniform scrub top. submitted, along with a $40.00 non- to practice good health habits verification or titer results), Mumps A minimal amount of conservative refundable readmission fee, by the throughout the program. This service is (one immunization date or titer jewelry can be worn while established deadline date. under the supervision of a Washington results), applicants will be asked to performing regular duties, at the Hospital staff physician/physician assistant document the date of last tetanus, if A student who is dismissed for academic known, and Hepatitis B (if the risk of the owner - these include: reasons, failure to meet clinical and a registered nurse, available between watch with a second hand requirements, or voluntarily withdraws is the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., applicant has had the vaccine). necklaces (Must not dangle outside no longer considered a student of the Monday through Friday. This service If the applicant is unable to receive the of the uniform) school, but may apply for readmission. functions to treat minor illnesses or required vaccines, a statement from pierced earrings (limited to one set Students are not guaranteed readmission. injuries sustained during school hours, as his/her health care provider must be that does not extend beyond the The student’s previous record will be well as, to monitor student health via submitted with the health record. ear lobe. No other pierced jewelry reviewed and final determination for physical examinations. Employee Health is permitted.) readmission will be made by the does not provide treatment for non- All nursing students will complete the rings (Limited to band rings and Recruitment and Admissions Committee. related work health problems (colds, following prior to the first direct patient shaped so as not to cause injury to An applicant seeking readmission must first sore throats, etc.). care experience: the patient) be approved by the Director, School of All students should be covered by a 1. An health history will be submitted to Artificial nails (i.e. press-on nails, Nursing and by a Financial Aid Officer. health insurance plan. The student is EHS. Forms will be provided during acrylic nails, etc.) are not to be Signatures are required before Committee financially responsible for any health worn. Natural fingernails should orientation. consideration of applicants. The applicant services received, including emergency extend no more than ¼ inch 2. A urine drug screen will be completed must be in good standing with the school of care that are not covered by the beyond the tip of the finger. nursing, must have met any financial in EHS. In the event of a positive drug Fingernail polish may be worn obligations, and must have submitted the student’s health insurance plan. screen, the Medical Review Officer, or provided it is a pale color. application fee 12-weeks prior to the PRE-ENTRANCE HEALTH designee, will review the results and General personal hygiene should be admission date. REQUIREMENTS contact the Director, School of fresh and clean; without offensive The Recruitment and Admissions Nursing. strong perfumes, colognes, or odor The health record is to be completed Committee Chairperson will notify the and submitted to EHS for their review. 3. A t-spot tuberculin test will be of smoke or alcohol on a student’s applicant in writing of the committee’s breath or clothing. (Student may opt to have work-up done administered at the start of the decision regarding readmission. When at EHS or with his/her own physician.) A program. Students with a positive Maternity uniform must be readmission to the school has been urine drug screen will be completed with result will be referred to the consistent in style with the student approved, the student must: uniform and must be approved by the physical done in EHS, or prior to the Washington County Tuberculosis School Administration. Have current CPR certification, (American start of clinical if the student physical was Clinic and their personal health care Noncompliance with the established Heart Association Basic Life Support for performed by their own physician. provider. Documentation of follow-up Dress Code will result in the student being Health Care Providers Course). Students are required to receive a flu care must be forwarded to EHS. vaccine at the start of each flu season. sent off clinical for the rest of the day Submit a current health record to the 4. Hepatitis B Vaccine series will be Those who are unable to receive the flu unless the violation can be corrected Washington Health System Washington initiated by EHS (optional). within 30 minutes. (Students are not Hospital Employee Health Service (EHS) for vaccine must provide documentation, permitted to miss more than 30 minutes their review prior to participating in any with reason, from their personal of clinical experience). In addition, the clinical experiences. (Student may opt to physician. The following must be
infraction will be reflected on the scoring have work-up done through EHS or with completed before an applicant will be
18 27 withdrawing from the School of Nursing PHEAA STATE GRANT his/her own physician.) Health System School of Nursing are In addition to the general Satisfactory awarded to the student upon satisfactory may owe a repayment of federal financial Apply for current Pennsylvania State Police aid funds received. Students will be Academic Progress guidelines, students Request for Criminal Record Check completion of the school program. A contacted by a Financial Aid and receiving a PHEAA State grant are (https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp), cumulative grade point average of 2.0 Admissions Officer and will be given 30 subject to a separate satisfactory Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance must be achieved and all financial days to repay the funds to the School of academic progress review. After two (http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/findaform/chilab obligations (tuition, mailbox keys Nursing. semesters, the full-time student is usehistoryclearanceforms/S_001087) and returned, name badges returned, etc.) required to complete a minimum of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare must be met before the student is Calculating a Refund twenty-four (24) credits of the required FBI Fingerprint-Based Background Check permitted to graduate. Example courses or their equivalent and meet the (https://www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpw.ht Student withdraws on the 30th day of academic program requirements of the m). Out of state residents must obtain STUDENT RECORDS Semester I. There are 110 calendar days school. appropriate records from their home state. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy in the semester. The original certificates must be provided to Act (FERPA) of 1974, as amended, If students would like to see an actual The review of the student’s SAP standing the School of Nursing following completion describes requirements regarding the of Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Return of Federal Funds Worksheet, they will be based on his/her academic privacy of student records. Students have History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint- may request one from a Financial Aid performance during the academic year. three primary rights under FERPA. They Based Background Check. and Admissions Officer at the School of Students who are not making satisfactory have the right to: Nursing. academic progress will be notified in Satisfactorily complete any Net Learning writing. modules, Information Systems computer 1. Inspect and review their education STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE training, etc. as deemed appropriate by the records; An activity fee of $50 will be charged in For additional information regarding these school. 2. Have some control over the standards, please contact the Financial Aid each of the four semesters (Nursing 100 The administration of the Washington disclosure of information from their Office. – Nursing 400) to all Washington Health Health System School of Nursing (WHSSN) education records; and System School of Nursing students. As reserves the right to limit enrollment due to 3. Seek to amend incorrect education with tuition, this fee is payable prior to class size, job market, and faculty and clinical the beginning of each semester. The site availability. records. Activity Fee is utilized for the following Notification: purposes: GRADUATION The diploma and pin of Washington Each student is notified annually of their Health Services Fee – to support FERPA rights. Student FERPA notification services provided by the Employee Placement of Students Returning to Program Who Were is contained in the Student Handbook Health Service. Enrolled and/or Transfers/LPNs which is electronically available to all Nursing Nursing Nursing Nursing students. School Services Fee – to support 100 200 300 400 activities for students, Returning FERPA rights, policies, and procedures Nursing 100 X student/faculty functions, and minor Student apply to all students in attendance at equipment needs. Returning Washington Health System School of Nursing 200 X Student* Nursing (WHSSN). Students are in # of days completed Returning attendance beginning with Nursing 100 # of days in semester = % of Aid Earned Nursing 300 X and continuing through Nursing 400. Student* 100% of Aid Earned = Returning Students who are attending post- % of Funds to be returned Nursing 400 X secondary institutions to complete Student* Will have courses reviewed on an individual required college credits will follow the Transfer basis to determine placement in the appropri- Student FERPA policies and procedures of the 30 ate course. 110 =28% of Aid Earned LPN Transi- school they are attending. tion Experi- 100% - 28%=72% of Funds to be returned ence Student (following successful X completion of Challenge and NACE I Exam)
*If the student has been out of the program for 2 years or more, they will reenter in Nursing 100.
26 19 the Weekly Clinical Evaluation Tool. Financial Aid Suspension withdraw from the program will be ATTENDANCE POLICY Being tardy for sim labs or observa- If a student fails to achieve the minimum marked as follows: W – Withdrawal. Attendance reflects the student’s sense of tion experiences will result in a one- earned credit hour standard and/or the Students who wish to withdraw from the professionalism and commitment to his/ point deduction. minimum grade point average at the end program during the last three weeks of her education. It is essential to learning 6. Students are not permitted to of the academic year (Fall, Spring, and any semester must obtain approval from and to the application of knowledge. At- switch schedules for non-direct or Summer), the student will be placed on the Director, School of Nursing. tendance reflects the student’s overall direct clinical experiences. financial aid suspension. Students placed Unapproved withdrawals from nursing accountability as well as commitment to 7. Once class has begun the classroom on financial aid suspension will become courses will be regarded as failure of the learning. All students are expected to doors will be shut. Students who ineligible for future Title IV assistance course. attend all classes and clinical experiences. arrive after class has begun must until their SAP deficiency is resolved. The number of calendar days from the It is every student’s responsibility to plan a wait until the next class break to first day of classes to the withdrawal date personal schedule around class and clinical enter the room. The time in which Appeal Procedure is the number of days completed by the assignments, which include clinical labora- the student is out of the room will If a student feels that an academic student (excluding breaks of five days or tory and community experiences. The be counted as absent time. deficiency that has led to loss of eligibility program is planned to meet the educa- longer). If there are specific reasons why a for financial aid is due to extenuating tional needs of the entire student body student must leave in the middle of circumstances (such as illness or injury), To calculate a refund the School shall and cannot be adjusted to an individual’s class, the student, if possible, should a written appeal must be submitted to first determine how much of the period convenience. inform the instructor ahead of time. the Financial Aid and Admissions Officer in question has been completed by the In order for optimal learning experiences, It is not acceptable to leave the which details the situation. The written student. This percentage is calculated by relative to absenteeism and tardiness, the classroom to make or receive appeal must be received within two dividing the number of days in the following policy is in effect: phone calls or texts. Unless there is weeks of readmission notification. The semester (excluding breaks of five days 1. Classroom attendance is recorded in an emergency, phone calls and texts Financial Aid and Admissions Officer or longer) into the number of days accordance with federal financial aid should be made/returned at the may, if the circumstances warrant, grant completed prior to the withdrawal regulations. This information be- next scheduled break. a maximum of one semester of financial (excluding breaks of five days or longer). comes part of the student’s perma- aid to a student who does not meet the If the student has completed more than Repeatedly leaving, once class has nent record. requirements for academic progress. 60% of the period in question, then no started, may result in a Conduct Form 2. The maximum theory absenteeism REFUND POLICY refund will be given. If the student has being given. completed 60% or less of the period in that is allowed, without penalty, is 7% Students who withdraw from the question, then the amount of the refund of the total program hours, or 39 Adherence to this policy demon- program may be eligible for a refund of shall be equal to the amount remaining in hours. It is the student’s responsibil- strates respect for the faculty mem- charges. A student who wishes to the period. The percentage of ity to obtain any information missed ber as well as fellow classmates. withdraw must notify the Director, completion shall be rounded to the during their absent theory time. School of Nursing of this intention. The 3. If class is missed in the Leadership Theory and clinical absent time will official withdrawal date will be the date nearest whole percent. portion of Nursing 400, the student accumulate from one semester un- of notification. Refunds will be based on Once the amount of the federal funds to must complete a make-up assign- til the next, throughout the length the official date of withdrawal. be returned has been calculated, the of the program. Students will be funds will be returned in the following ment. If a student is absent for five (5) 4. The maximum clinical absenteeism notified in writing, by the director, order: when they have reached 50% of the consecutive days, without calling off, a that is allowed, without penalty, is 5% certified letter will be mailed to the Federal Direct Unsubsidized of the total program clinical/lab hours allowed absent time in clinical and/ or theory. Once the maximum student indicating that they must contact Stafford Loans or 34 hours. hours have been reached the stu- the School of Nursing within one week Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford 5. A student who is more than 30 dent will be given a final written of receipt in order to declare his/her Loans minutes late for a direct patient care warning from the director. Any status in the program. If the student Federal Direct Plus Loan experience is not to report for the further absenteeism occurring after does not respond within the time period Federal PELL Grant experience. The entire time missed the final warning will result in dis- indicated, he/she will be considered State Grants will be counted against the total ab- missal from the program. officially withdrawn. The withdrawal Private Aid date will be the response deadline sent time. Any clinical tardiness car- 1. Extenuating circumstances will be The Student ries consequences. Being tardy for taken into consideration. The Di- indicated in the certified letter. clinical on a hospital nursing unit will Please note that students who receive a rector has the final word on what is Grade transcripts of students who refund of financial aid prior to result in a “0” for professionalism on considered extenuating. Extenuat-
20 25 Students who do not meet the units SAP federal financial aid, he or she must ing circumstances cannot result in LICENSURE standards will be placed on Financial Aid submit an appeal to the Financial Aid the accumulation of more than two Warning for the subsequent semester. Office. weeks absent time over the maxi- Washington Health System School of During the Warning status, the student is mum that is allowed in the Attend- Nursing graduates are eligible to file an eligible to receive financial aid. At the Notifications ance Policy. It is felt that any time application to take the National Council end of the semester, progress will be If you are placed on warning or beyond two weeks, plus the maxi- Licensure Examination for Registered ® reviewed to determine if the student suspension according to the terms of this mum absent time allowed, will result Nurses (NCLEX -RN) and to file for now meets the SAP standards. If the policy, you will receive written in the student’s inability to meet the licensure in Pennsylvania or in another state. Each state has the right to regulate student satisfies all conditions outlined notification by USPS mail. course/program objectives. Stu- above, they will be removed from dents are not penalized for absences licensure within its own jurisdiction. Financial Aid Warning. Appeal Process related to immediate family death or Upon successful completion of the re- Attempted and Completed Students who do not meet SAP military service. quirements of the program, graduates requirements and have been determined schedule individual appointments for the Units/Credits 2. Clinical make-up time may be re- ineligible may appeal for re-establishing quired by clinical faculty who feel examination for licensure. Satisfactory Completed units/credits are enrolled eligibility by submitting a written appeal the student is not meeting the clini- completion of this examination enables units/credits for which credit is received. to the Financial Aid Office. cal objectives, due to the absence. the graduate to practice as a registered Courses in which a student receives a Clinical make-up is not utilized to nurse (RN) in the state in which the ex- grade of “D”, “F”, “I”, or “W” will not be Appeals must include the reason why the amination was taken. student was not able to meet SAP and erase the absent time. counted as completed units for A person convicted of any felonious act satisfactory academic progress purposes, what has changed that will allow the Individuals, including children, who are student to make SAP progress at the may be prohibited from licensure by the but will be counted as attempted units. not enrolled at Washington Health Sys- Board of Nursing at anytime. next evaluation. tem School of Nursing, are not permitted Students may receive financial aid for to attend school theory or clinical ses- As of January 1, 1986, the State Board of repeated courses taken to improve a Appeals must include: Dates, details and Nursing will not issue a license to an documentation of any extenuating sions. This is to promote an optimal grade and raise the cumulative GPA; learning environment free of disruption. applicant who has been: however, all prior attempts will still be circumstances. Examples of extenuating a. Convicted of a felonious act prohib- considered as attempted units when circumstances: Bereavement: ited by the act of April 14, 1972 calculating the maximum timeframe for For the death of an immediate family (P.L. 233, No. 64), known as “The Death of an immediate family member financial aid purposes. member (mother, father, foster parent Controlled Substance, Drug, Device Documented Illness or legal guardian, parents-in-law, brother, and Cosmetic Act”, or Transfer Units/Credits sister, stepparents, husband, wife, chil- b. Convicted of a felony relating to a Major accident or injury (Self, child, Transfer units/credits from all accredited dren, stepchildren, grandparents and controlled substance in a court of parent) institutions will be counted as both grandchildren) the student will not be law of the United States or any oth- attempted and completed units towards Victim of a crime or unexpected penalized for days of bereavement. The er state, territory, or country un- maximum time frame. disaster student will be given up to three consec- less: utive bereavement days for immediate (1) At least ten years have elapsed Ineligibility Appeals will be reviewed by the Financial family. One of these days must be the from the date of conviction; Aid and Admissions Office to determine Students who fail to satisfactorily day of the funeral. The other two days (2) The applicant satisfactorily if the student’s circumstances warrant may be taken no earlier than two days demonstrates to the Board that complete the warning period will not be probationary reinstatement, request that eligible to receive financial aid. In order prior to the funeral day, but no later than he (or she) has made significant the student provide additional two days after the funeral. If there are progress in personal rehabilita- to be considered for reinstatement, information, or continued ineligibility. students are required to raise their non-traditional funeral arrangements, tion since the conviction such Students will be notified by mail. cumulative GPA and percentage of units cremations, memorial services, etc. that that licensure of the applicant completed to meet the standards Students, whose SAP appeals are may take place outside the normal time should not be expected to frames, the student must provide ade- create a substantial risk of without the receipt of financial aid. reviewed and approved, will be placed on financial aid probation for the subsequent quate documentation of the arrange- harm to the health and safety Students who meet or exceed 150% of semester in which they enrolled. A ments in order to be eligible for bereave- of patients or the public or a the published required units for their financial aid probation period allows a ment time. In the death of grandparents- substantial risk of further crimi- programs will be ineligible for financial student, who does not meet SAP but has in-law, brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, nal violations; and aid without being placed on warning. If a successfully petitioned, to continue to uncles, nieces, and nephews, students are student wishes to continue receiving receive aid. permitted to be off the day of the funeral only.
24 21 (3) The applicant otherwise satis- Program Costs & Financial Aid requirement will not be permitted to SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC fies the qualifications contained progress to a subsequent semester or to PROGRESS (SAP) POLICY in or authorized by this act. The School of Nursing will provide an graduate. Federal regulations require all estimate of total expenses, including institutions to establish a policy to As used in this subsection the term tuition, fees, and charges. These FINANCIAL AID determine whether a student is making “convicted” shall include a judgment, an expenses may be changed by the Various types of financial aid are available satisfactory academic progress toward admission of guilt, or a plea of nolo con- respective institutions periodically. to students attending Washington Health his or her educational goal. This policy tendere. An applicant’s statement on the All tuition, fees, and charges must be paid System School of Nursing. Financial aid must apply to all students whether or application declaring the absence of a to the institution providing the courses is intended to assist those students who not they were recipients of financial aid conviction shall be deemed satisfactory in which the student is enrolled, except would otherwise be unable to afford the previously at Washington Health System evidence of the absence of a conviction, in those situations where financial aid is cost of an education beyond high school. School of Nursing or at any other unless the Board has some evidence to The primary responsibility for financing college. Failure to meet the following the contrary. involved. an education rests with the student and requirements for SAP in coordination Students will comply with all policies and family; financial aid is intended to with Federal SAP Guidelines may result (Source: Pennsylvania State Board of procedures regarding tuition, fees, and supplement the family contributions. in the loss of financial aid. These Nursing Professional Nursing Law, Sec- refunds applicable to the institution Most types of aid are awarded on the standards are for financial aid purposes tion 6, amended June 29, 2002, P.L.651, providing the course. basis of demonstrated financial need only and do not replace or override the No.99) Financial aid arrangements for all terms which is the difference between the cost academic policies of Washington Health of attending school and the total amount will be made through the School of System School of Nursing. Nursing. The School of Nursing will be of money that the student and family can Satisfactory Academic Progress the controlling institution for purposes of be expected to provide. Standards financial aid and will receive all payments All students who wish to apply for of financial aid awards. federal/state financial aid, grants, and/or Students must maintain at least a 2.0 Grade point average (GPA), complete at No student may be enrolled, graduate, loans, must file the Free Application for least 67% of all units attempted and or receive grade reports or transcripts Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually. Financial aid may be in the form of diploma/certificate within 150% of the until all financial obligations are met. scholarships, grants, loans, or a published unit requirement. Financial Statements combination of these. Various civic, medical, and nursing groups also have Percentage of Completion Students will be issued financial The maximum time frame for statements prior to the beginning of each scholarships and loans available. completion is 150% of the published semester. These statements will indicate A brochure describing various types of length of the program. For instance, the tuition and fees due to Washington financial aid is available at the School. published length of the program is 60 Health System School of Nursing and Application procedures and deadlines credits/units, then the student must include any known amount of financial vary depending on the type of aid. complete his or her program by the time aid the student will receive for the Students should contact their high school he or she reaches 88.50 credits/units (60 semester. All Washington Health System counselor or the School of Nursing credits/units x 150% = 90 credits/units). School of Nursing tuition and fees, not Financial Aid and Admissions Officer for Therefore, in order for students to covered by financial aid, must be paid information relevant to the specific type complete their program within the prior to the first day of class each of aid. The Financial Aid and Admissions maximum time frame students must semester. Students will not be permitted Officer are available to students Monday complete a minimum of 66% of all to begin classes if financial obligations to through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 credits/units attempted (59 credits/units the School of Nursing are not met. p.m. Financial aid counseling and / 88.50 credits/units = 66%). The determination of awards are based on maximum time frame is based upon units Financial Obligations guidelines and regulations of the funding attempted. Students must reconcile all bills incurred agencies. as a student by the end of each semester. Financial Aid Warning
These include, but are not limited to, Students will be evaluated at the end of tuition and fees, annual physical exam each semester to determine if they are and lab work fees, and library fees. Students who fail to meet this meeting the SAP standards listed above.
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