Bachelor of Science in Nursing General Nursing 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: 3/11/19 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 5 Mission 5 Vision 5 Core Values 5 Philosophy 5 Beliefs About Learning/Nursing Education 7 ACCREDITATION 9 COLLEGE OF NURSING COMMITTEES 9 END OF PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES 10 UNDERGRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM ACADEMIC POLICIES 11 Standards Of Conduct 11 Academic Integrity Statement 11 Class And Clinical Attendance Policy 12 Essential Functional Standards Required For Clinical Practice 12 Educational Equity 18 Disability Statement 18 Diversity Statement 19 Policy For Requesting Student Records 19 ACADEMIC ADVISING 20 Academic Adviser 20 Counseling And Psychological Services (CAPS) 23 Additional Student Resources 25 UNDERGRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM CURRICULUM 26 Nursing Academic Requirements/Degree Audit 26 General Education Requirements 27 Math Policy For Pre-Licensure Students 28 Recommended Academic Plan 31 Nursing Course Requirements And Course Descriptions 32 Academic Plan Of Study 39 All Students 39 First-Year Students 39 Sophomore Year 40 Junior/Senior Year 40 Clinical Capstone 41 Clinical Preceptor Evaluation 42 Independent Studies In Nursing 43 Nursing 495: Nursing Study in Specialized Setting 43 Nursing 496: Independent Study 48 Guidelines for Undergraduate Teaching Assistant 52 Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) 55 ATI Placement in the B.S.N. Curriculum 58 ATI Plan – Getting Started with ATI 61 ExamSoft Policy 63 Testing Session Procedures 65 Course And Clinical Scheduling 66 Undergraduate Program Enrollment 67 Re-Enrollment/Re-Entry/Delay in Program Progression Policy 67 Prior Learning And Transfer Credit 68 Transfer Of Credits Evaluation (General B.S.N. Pre-licensure Program) 68 Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/Dual Enrollment Credits 70 Credit By Portfolio For The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 70 HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER Campus Rotation REQUEST PROCESS – Junior/Senior Year Nursing Students Admitted To University Park 72 Process for Requesting UP/HMC Campus Rotation Site Change 73 Student Housing at Hershey Campus 74 LionCash+ at Hershey Campus 74 Instructions For Taking Courses At Penn State Harrisburg While At Hershey Campus 74 CLINICAL COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS 75 Compliance Timeline 77 Process If Not Compliant 80 CR #1: Student Notification of Program Requirements Form 81 CR #2: Student Consent for Release of Information to Authorized Third Parties 81 CR #3: Confidentiality, Safe Environment and Fiction Contract for Nursing Simulation 81 CR #4: Entrance Health Exam Form 81 CR #5: Personal Health Insurance 82 CR #6: Liability/Malpractice Insurance 82 CR #7: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification 82 CR #8 - #10: Clearance Checks 83 General Information 83 CR #8: PA Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151) 84 CR #9: PA Criminal Record Check (Act 34) 84 CR #10: Federal Criminal History Clearance (Act 73) and Fingerprinting (Act 171) 85 CR #11: Student Data Form 88 CR #12: Influenza (Flu) Immunization 88 CR #13: Drug Testing 89 Compliance Requirements Form Examples 90 CLINICAL POLICIES 100 Precluded Students From Clinical Institution 100 Patient Care 100 Clinical Safety Policy 100 Impaired Student Nurse Policy 101 Infectious Disease Policy 107 Return To Clinical 108 Student Pregnancy Policy 108 Transportation To And From Clinical Agencies Policy 108 Student Dress Code Policy 108 Social Media Policy 110 Use Of Electronic Devices In Clinical Policy 111 Clinical Cancellation Guidelines 112 Simulation Laboratory Practice Option 112 Clinical Failure Policy 112 Guidelines For Using The Clinical Evaluation Tool And Remediation Form 113 ACADEMIC SUCCESS 114 Definition Of Grades 114 College of Nursing Grading Scale 114 Nursing Course Examination Rounding Policy 114 Academic Success Program 115 Academic Success Plan: 117 Academic Progression 118 Academic Progression Policy 118 Student Academic Difficulty 119 Plan for Early Identification of Academic Difficulty and Follow-up 119 Academic Grievance Procedures 120 Grade Mediation And Adjudication 120 NURSING OPPORTUNITIES 121 ROTC Nursing Student Summer Training 121 Undergraduates Enrolling In Graduate Courses 121 Protocol For Students Who Seek Outside Employment 122 Penn State Alumni Association / College Of Nursing Alumni Society 122 NURSING HONORS PROGRAM 123 Schreyer Honors College 123 PROFESSIONAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT 124 National Student Nurses’ Association 124 Student Nurses’ Association of Penn State (SNAPS) 124 Health Works 125 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL 126 Education Abroad Through The College Of Nursing 126 Student Nurse Policy For International Study** 128 Request For Assignment For International Study Form 129 SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF NURSING 130 Beta Sigma Chapter Membership 130 Sigma Theta Tau Achievement Award 130 GRADUATING SENIORS: NCLEX EXAMINATION AND RN LICENSURE 132 Information For Graduating Seniors 132 Complete the Post-Graduation Contact Survey 132 Register for National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) 132 Submit Application for Licensure to ONE State 132 If applicable: Submit Application for Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) 132 Licensure Process 134 Licensure – Pennsylvania 134 Licensure - States Other Than Pennsylvania 134 Confirmation 134 Helpful Tips and Notes 135 RESOURCES 137 Links To Other Important Information 137 INDEX 139 LPN Credit By Portfolio Forms Index 139 Credit by Portfolio LPN Education/Experience Verification Form 139 Employer Form Letter 140 Employer Documentation of Hours of Practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse 141 Clinical Performance Evaluation Remediation Forms Index 142 NURS 230 Student Clinical Performance Evaluation 142 NURS 251 Student Clinical Performance Evaluation 148 300 LEVEL Student Clinical Performance Evaluation 154 400 LEVEL Student Clinical Performance Evaluation 160 Academic Success Plan Index 166 Academic Success Plan – Course Exam Grade<77% 166 Clinical Success Plan Process – Clinical Skills 169 Academic Success Plan - General 171 Academic Difficulty Notification Letter Index 172 WELCOME FROM THE DEAN Welcome to the 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 http://www.nursing.psu.edu WELCOME FROM THE ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Congratulations, and on behalf of all faculty, welcome to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. We are pleased that you have chosen to major in 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; also, 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 http://www.nursing.psu.edu 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 Dr. Melissa Snyder 1300 Academic Support Building/A110 90 Hope Drive Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Hershey, PA 17033 717-531-4165 (Phone) 717-531-5339 (Fax) [email protected] Commonwealth Campuses include: Altoona; Erie, The Behrend College; Fayette;