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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Second Degree Option Student Handbook 210 Nursing Sciences Building University Park, PA 16802 (814) 863-2229 (814) 863-2925 – Fax The information in this version of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Student Handbook is subject to change without notice. This handbook is not intended to nor does it contain all regulations that relate to students. Revised: 8/9/19 Table of Contents WELCOME FROM THE DEAN 1 WELCOME FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION 2 COLLEGE OF NURSING CONTACT INFORMATION 3 COLLEGE OF NURSING 4 Mission 4 Vision 4 Core Values 4 Philosophy 4 Beliefs About Learning/Nursing Education 6 ACCREDITATION 8 COLLEGE OF NURSING COMMITTEES 8 END OF PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES 9 UNDERGRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM ACADEMIC POLICIES 10 Standards Of Conduct 10 Academic Integrity Statement 10 Class And Clinical Attendance Policy 10 Essential Functional Standards Required For Clinical Practice 11 ExamSoft Policy 17 Testing Session Procedures 19 Educational Equity 20 Disability Statement 20 Diversity Statement 21 Policy For Requesting Student Records 21 ACADEMIC ADVISING 22 Academic Adviser 22 Counseling And Psychological Services (Caps) 24 Additional Student Resources 25 UNDERGRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM CURRICULUM 26 Nursing Academic Requirements/Degree Audit 26 Math Policy For Pre-Licensure Students 27 Recommended Academic Plan 29 Nursing Course Requirements And Course Descriptions 30 Clinical Capstone 33 Clinical Preceptor Evaluation 34 Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) 35 ATI Placement in the 2nd Degree B.S.N. Curriculum 38 ATI Plan – Getting Started with ATI 41 Course And Clinical Scheduling 43 Undergraduate Program Enrollment 43 Re-Enrollment/Re-Entry/Delay in Program Progression Policy 43 Prior Learning and Transfer Credit 45 CLINICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS 46 Timeline for Year One 48 Timeline for Year Two 50 Process If Not Compliant 52 Compliance Requirements (CR) #1-13 53 CR #1: Student Notification of Program Requirements Form 53 CR #2: Student Consent for Release of Information to Authorized Third Parties 53 CR #3: Confidentiality, Safe Environment and Fiction Contract for Nursing Simulation 53 CR #4: Entrance Health Exam Form 53 CR #5: Personal Health Insurance 54 CR #6: Liability/Malpractice Insurance 54 CR #7: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification 54 CR #8 - #10: Clearance Checks 55 General Information 55 CR #8: PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) 55 CR #9: PA Criminal Record Check (Act 34) 55 CR #10: Federal Criminal History Clearance (Act 73) and Fingerprinting (Act 171) 57 CR #11: Student Data Form 59 CR #12: Influenza (Flu) Immunization 60 CR #13: Drug Testing 60 Compliance Requirement Forms 61 CLINICAL POLICIES 73 Precluded Students From Clinical Institution 73 Patient Care 73 Clinical Safety Policy 73 Impaired Student Nurse Policy 74 Infectious Disease Policy 80 Return To Clinical 81 Student Pregnancy Policy 81 Transportation To And From Clinical Agencies Policy 81 Student Dress Code Policy 81 Social Media Policy 83 Use Of Electronic Devices In Clinical Policy 84 Clinical Cancellation Guidelines 85 Simulation Laboratory Practice Option 85 Clinical Failure Policy 85 Guidelines For Using The Clinical Evaluation Tool And Remediation Form 86 ACADEMIC SUCCESS 87 Definition of Grades 87 College of Nursing Grading Scale 87 Nursing Course Examination Rounding Policy 87 Academic Success Program 88 Academic Success Plan: 90 Academic Progression 90 Student Academic Difficulty 91 Plan for Early Identification of Academic Difficulty and Follow-up 91 Academic Grievance Procedures 92 Grade Mediation And Adjudication 92 NURSING OPPORTUNITIES 93 Protocol For Students Who Seek Outside Employment 93 Penn State Alumni Association / College Of Nursing Alumni Society 93 PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT 94 National Student Nurses’ Association 94 Student Nurses’ Association Of Penn State (SNAPS) 94 SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF NURSING 96 Beta Sigma Chapter Membership 96 Sigma Theta Tau Achievement Award 96 SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS 97 GRADUATING SENIORS: NCLEX EXAMINATION and RN LICENSURE 98 Information For Graduating Seniors 98 Complete the Post-Graduation Contact Survey 98 Register for National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) 98 Submit Application for Licensure to ONE State 98 Submit Application for Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) 98 Licensure Process 100 Licensure – Pennsylvania 100 Licensure - States Other Than Pennsylvania 100 Confirmation 101 Helpful Tips and Notes 101 RESOURCES 103 Links To Other Important Information 103 INDEX 106 Clinical Performance Evaluation Remediation Forms Index 106 NURS 230 Student Clinical Performance Evaluation 106 NURS 251 Student Clinical Performance Evaluation 112 300 LEVEL Student Clinical Performance Evaluation 118 400 LEVEL Student Clinical Performance Evaluation 124 Academic Success Plan Index 130 Academic Success Plan Process – Course Exam Grade <77% 130 Clinical Success Plan Process – Clinical Skills 134 Academic Success Plan - General 136 WELCOME FROM THE DEAN Welcome to the Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at the Penn State College of Nursing! Your choice of the nursing major represents a significant commitment on your part, and we hope that you find your studies personally satisfying. Penn State is a world-class university, with world-class resources. I encourage you to take advantage of the many learning opportunities provided by our Penn State community. Know that our faculty and staff stand ready to help you succeed and to cheer you on. Best wishes for a successful program of study in the College of Nursing. The future of nursing will be in your capable hands---make us Penn State proud! Be Well, Laurie Badzek, LLM, JS, MS, RN, FNAP, FAAN Dean and Professor Penn State College of Nursing 1 WELCOME FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Congratulations and on behalf of the entire faculty, welcome to the Second Degree Nursing program. We are pleased that you have chosen to pursue nursing and are here to support you as you begin your journey. Nursing is a rewarding profession with countless opportunities and you will affect many lives. Your commitment to investing the time and effort in the academically rigorous curriculum will develop your clinical competence and leadership skills. In addition to your classroom learning, you will have the opportunity to engage in rich and varied clinical experiences including multiple hospitals, community facilities and simulation that will provide a sound educational foundation. Highly qualified masters and doctorally prepared nursing faculty members are ready to guide your learning experiences. The College of Nursing and the University have assembled numerous resources to help you gain the most from your time here. Based on the experience of prior students, we have compiled this handbook to help you access and use those resources; faculty and the advising staff of the College of Nursing can provide additional assistance. Nursing can provide a lifetime of rewards and we are committed to educating you in the best way possible. Your commitment to Penn State will serve you well and we hope that your experience will be all that you hoped. Wishing you a wonderful Penn State Experience. Raymonde Brown, PhD, RN, CNE Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Penn State College of Nursing 2 COLLEGE OF NURSING CONTACT INFORMATION Dean Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education Dr. Laurie Badzek Dr. Raymonde Brown 201 Nursing Sciences Building 106 Nursing Sciences Building University Park, PA 16802 University Park, PA 16802 814-863-0245 (Phone) 814-863-2235 (Phone) 814-865-3779 (Fax) 814-863-2295 (Fax) [email protected] [email protected] Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Nursing Education at the Commonwealth Campuses TBD Commonwealth Campuses include: Altoona and Harrisburg Campus Coordinators: Altoona: Harrisburg: Dr. Suzanne Kuhn Dr. Ann Swartz 300 Ivyside Drive W314 Olmsted Building 107 Sheetz Health Center 777 W. Harrisburg Pike Altoona, PA 16601 Middletown, PA 17057 814-949-5114/814-949-5423 (Phone) 717-948-6514 (Phone) 814-949-5425 (Fax) 717-948-6402 (Fax) [email protected] [email protected] Campus Staff: Altoona: Harrisburg: Penny Hoover Kathy Lesher 814-949-5423 717-948-6735 [email protected] [email protected] 3 COLLEGE OF NURSING MISSION The mission of the College of Nursing is to improve the healthcare of all people in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the nation and the world through the development of qualified nurse leaders at all levels of practice, the development of nursing science, and the provision of nursing care to individuals, families and communities. This is accomplished through the integrated programs of nursing, education, research, scholarship and outreach. Revised: June 2014 VISION Create a dynamic and engaged community of scholars who integrate excellence in academics, nursing research and clinical scholarship, and outreach to the community with a commitment to improving the quality of life for all people. Revised: June 2014 CORE VALUES ETHICS (Equity and Fairness) Integrity Sustainability of Human/Natural Resources Citizenship-Health Policy Advocacy Commitment Goal Directed Change Agency Service Civility/Conflict Resolution Excellence Transparency/Open Communication Diversity/Cultural Sensitivity ONE College of Nursing, Geographically Dispersed Scholarship PHILOSOPHY The College of Nursing is an integral part of The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State). The faculty at the College of Nursing believe that education for nursing is best
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