bulletin of Duke University 2011-2012 School of Nursing The Mission of Duke University James B. Duke’s founding Indenture of Duke University directed the members of the University to “provide real leadership in the educational world” by choosing individuals of “outstanding character, ability and vision” to serve as its officers, trustees and faculty; by carefully selecting students of “character, determination and application;” and by pursuing those areas of teaching and scholarship that would “most help to develop our resources, increase our wisdom, and promote human happiness.” To these ends, the mission of Duke University is to provide a superior liberal education to undergraduate students, attending not only to their intellectual growth but also to their development as adults committed to high ethical standards and full participation as leaders in their communities; to prepare future members of the learned professions for lives of skilled and ethical service by providing excellent graduate and professional education; to advance the frontiers of knowledge and contribute boldly to the international community of scholarship; to promote an intellectual environment built on a commitment to free and open inquiry; to help those who suffer, cure disease and promote health, through sophisticated medical research and thoughtful patient care; to provide wide ranging educational opportunities, on and beyond our campuses, for traditional students, active professionals and life-long learners using the power of information technologies; and to promote a deep appreciation for the range of human difference and potential, a sense of the obligations and rewards of citizenship, and a commitment to learning, freedom and truth. By pursuing these objectives with vision and integrity, Duke University seeks to engage the mind, elevate the spirit, and stimulate the best effort of all who are associated with the University; to contribute in diverse ways to the local community, the state, the nation and the world; and to attain and maintain a place of real leadership in all that we do. Adopted by the Board of Trustees on February 23, 2001. EDITOR Elizabeth P. Flint COORDINATING EDITOR Rob Hirtz PRODUCTION COODINATOR Sarah Kibler PHOTOGRAPHS Duke University School of Nursing Duke Photography The information in this bulletin applies to the academic year 2011-2012 and is accurate and current, to the extent possible, as of July, 2011. The university reserves the right to change programs of study, academic requirements, teaching staff, the calendar, and other matters described herein without prior notice, in accordance with established procedures. Duke University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation or preference, gender, or age in the administration of educational policies, admission policies, financial aid, employment, or any other university program or activity. It admits qualified students to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students. The university also does not tolerate harassment of any kind. Questions, comments or complaints of discrimination or harassment should be directed to the Office of the Vice-President for Institutional Equity, (919) 684-8222. Further information, as well as the complete text of the harassment policy, may be found at http://www.duke.edu/web/equity/. Duke University recognizes and utilizes electronic mail as a medium for official communications. The university provides all students with e-mail accounts as well as access to e- mail services from public clusters if students do not have personal computers of their own. All students are expected to access their e-mail accounts on a regular basis to check for and respond as necessary to such communications, just as they currently do with paper/ postal service mail. Information that the university is required to make available under the Student Right to Know and Campus Security Acts may be obtained from the Office of University Relations at 919-684- 2823 or in writing to 615 Chapel Drive, Box 90563, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708. Duke University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, Master’s, doctorate, and professional degrees. 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Table of Contents The Mission of Duke University 2 Table of Contents 3 School of Nursing Academic Calendar 5 Administration 7 General University Administration 7 Health System and Medical Center Administration 7 School of Nursing Administration 8 School of Nursing Faculty 8 Faculty Appointments 10 General Information 13 Duke University 13 Duke University Medical Center/Duke University Health System 13 The Duke University School of Nursing 14 School of Nursing Facilities 14 Educational Resources 15 Libraries 27 Clinical Facilities 28 School of Nursing Program 33 Academic Programs 34 Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Program 35 Making a Difference in Nursing II (MADIN II) Program 36 Master of Science in Nursing Program 37 Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics 38 Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing Option (PMC) 38 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program 39 PhD in Nursing Program 40 Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program 41 Admission and Progression Requirements 43 Contact Information 43 Admission Requirements for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) Degree 44 Admission Requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree 45 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics 48 Admission Requirements for the Post-Master's Certificate (PMC) Option 49 Admission Requirements for the Non-Degree Option 51 Admission Requirements for the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program 52 Admission Requirements for the PhD Program 54 Additional Admission Requirements for International Applicants 57 Full-time and Part-time Status 59 Non-Academic Requirements for Matriculation 59 Admission Application Information 60 Contents 3 General Information About Academic Programs 64 Academic Progression 65 Information for All Students 66 Program Requirements 67 Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree Requirements 67 Making A Difference In Nursing II (MADIN II) Program 69 Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Degree Requirements 70 MSN Specialties 70 Graduate Certificate in Health Informatics 79 Post-Master's Certificate (PMC) Option 80 PMC Specialties 80 Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program: Degree Requirements 89 PhD in Nursing Program: Degree Requirements 92 Courses of Instruction 95 Financial Aid 118 Overview 118 Financial Aid: ABSN, MSN, Graduate Certificate, PMC, and DNP Programs 118 Financial Aid: Making A Difference In Nursing II (MADIN II) Program 124 Financial Aid: PhD Program 124 Applying for Financial Aid 125 Additional Resources 127 School of Nursing Scholarships 127 Tuition and Fees 132 Tuition 132 Fees 132 Payment of Accounts 134 Refunds 135 Student Life 136 Standards of Conduct 144 Index 143 Contents 4 School of Nursing Academic Calendar FALL 2011 August 23 Tuesday. New student orientation (ABSN orientation continues through Friday, August 26) August 24 Wednesday. 11:00 a.m. Convocation for new undergraduate students; 4:00 p.m. Convocation for graduate and professional school students August 29 Monday. Fall Semester classes begin; Drop/add continues September 5 Monday. Labor Day. Classes in session September 9 Friday. 5:00 p.m. Drop/add ends September 22 Thursday. 4:00 p.m. Founder’s Convocation September 25 Sunday. Founders' Day October 7 Friday. 7:00 p.m. Fall break begins October 12 Wednesday. Classes resume November 2 Wednesday. Registration begins for spring semester, 2012 November 16 Wednesday. Registration ends for spring semester, 2012 November 17 Thursday. Drop/add begins for spring semester 2012 November 22 Tuesday. 10:30 p.m. Thanksgiving recess begins November 28 Monday. Classes resume December 2 Friday. Graduate classes end December 9 Friday. Undergraduate classes end December 10 Saturday. Graduation Recognition Ceremony December 13 Tuesday. Final examinations begin December 18 Sunday. 10:00 p.m. Final examinations end SPRING 2011 January 5 Thursdsay. 8:00 a.m. ABSN new student orientation begins. ABSN orientation continues Friday, January 6 and Tuesday, January 10 (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. both days) January 9 Monday. Orientation for all new DUSON students January 11 Wednesday. 8:30 a.m. Spring Semester begins. The Monday class meet- ing schedule is in effect on this day. Regular class meeting schedule begins on Thursday, January 12. Drop/add continues January 12 Thursday. Regular class meeting schedule begins January 16 Monday. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday January 25 Wednesday. Drop/add ends February 20 Monday. Registration begins for summer 2012 March 2 Friday. 7:00 p.m. Spring recess begins March 12 Monday. Classes resume April 4 Wednesday. Registration begins for fall semester 2012; summer 2012 registration continues April 13 Friday. Registration ends for fall semester 2011; summer 2012 registra- tion continues Calendar 5 April 14 Saturday. Drop/add begins for fall semester 2012 April 18 Wednesday. Graduate classes end April 25 Wednesday. Undergraduate classes end April 30 Monday. Final examinations begin May 5 Saturday. 10:00 p.m. Final examinations end May 11 Friday. Commencement