MSN Student Handbook 2020 – 2021 Hawai’i Pacific University College of Health & Society Revised 4/2021 TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE DEAN ......................................................................................................................................... 5 CHIEF NURSE ADMINISTRATOR’S LETTER ...................................................................................................... 6 ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK ..................................................................................................................................... 7 ACCREDITATION ................................................................................................................................................... 8 MISSION, VISION & VALUES ................................................................................................................................ 9 Hawai’i Pacific University .................................................................................................................................... 9 College of Health & Society .................................................................................................................... 9 NURSING ORGANIZATIONAL CHART………………………………………………………………………………..10 NURSING ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................................................. 11 MSN COURSEWORK ............................................................................................................................... 12 MSN Prerequisite Courses ................................................................................................................................ 12 MSN Core Courses ............................................................................................................................................. 12 FNP Core Courses .............................................................................................................................................. 13 AGACNP Core Courses ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 Psychiatric/Mental Health NP Core Courses ………………………………………………………………………15 Review & Capstone Courses ............................................................................................................................ 16 RN to MSN Pathway ........................................................................................................................................... 16 Program Evaluations ......................................................................................................................................... 18 POST-MASTERS CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................................... 18 FNP & AGACNP Post-Masters Certificate ........................................................................................................ 18 FNP Certificate Plan of Study ........................................................................................................................... 18 AGACNP Certificate Plan of Study ................................................................................................................... 18 CONCEPTUAL & THEORETICAL FRAMEWORKS................................................................................. 19 Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................................................................. 19 Essential Skills & Abilities of the MSN Student .............................................................................................. 20 PROGRESSION IN THE MSN PROGRAM .......................................................................................................... 21 Degree Requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 21 2 Transfer Credits .................................................................................................................................................. 21 Grading Scale ..................................................................................................................................................... 22 Graduation Information ..................................................................................................................................... 23 PROGRAM OUTCOMES & PLANS OF STUDY .................................................................................................. 24 MSN-FNP Program Outcomes .......................................................................................................................... 24 MSN-FNP Plan of Study ..................................................................................................................................... 25 MSN-AG-ACNP Program Outcomes ................................................................................................................. 25 MSN-AG-ACNP Plan of Study ........................................................................................................................... 27 DISMISSAL & WITHDRAWAL FROM THE MSN PROGRAM ............................................................................ 28 Dismissal Policy ................................................................................................................................................. 28 Withdrawal Policy ………………………………………………………………………………………………………28 Requirements for Withdrawal or Leave ...…………………………………………………………………………. 28 PRACTICUM POLICIES & PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................... 29 Clinical Preceptors ............................................................................................................................................. 29 Responsibilities of Preceptors ............................................................................................................. 29 Mandatory Health Requirements for Practicum Courses .............................................................................. 31 Appearance Standards .......................................................................................................................... 36 Illness or Injury in the Clinical Setting ................................................................................................. 36 ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................... 37 Academic Grade Appeal: Procedures for Students ....................................................................................... 37 Academic Grievances: Procedures for Students ........................................................................................... 38 Academic Integrity Policy ................................................................................................................................. 38 Academic Dishonesty Procedures ................................................................................................................... 39 Timeline for Academic Dishonesty Incidents ................................................................................................. 40 ADDITIONAL POLICIES & PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................ 41 Unacceptable Practice Policy ............................................................................................................... 41 Student Problem Resolution System ............................................................................................................... 42 Student Code of Conduct .................................................................................................................................. 42 HIPAA & Use of Social Media ............................................................................................................................ 43 STUDENT PROGRAMS & RESOURCES ............................................................................................................ 44 Counseling & Behavior Health Services .......................................................................................................... 44 HPU Academic Resources ................................................................................................................................ 45 Nursing Honor Society ...................................................................................................................................... 45 3 MAHALO ............................................................................................................................................................... 45 4 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN Aloha kakou, The College of Health and Society at Hawai’i Pacific University welcomes you to a place where our promise is simply to offer a world-class academic experience that is grounded on the core values of Aloha, Pono and Kuleana. Comprised of the unique disciplines of Nursing, Public Health, and Social Work—joined together as a powerful inter-professional force, the College of Health and Society is committed to preparing globally-ready, culturally-responsible and community-engaged leaders and professionals who focus on creating an inclusive and healthy society. We are dedicated to creating an intellectually stimulating, innovative and student- centered