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ProgramCatalog:Classof2020

--SettingtheStandardinNursingEducationsince1899--

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SharonRegionalHealthSystem

SharonRegionalHealthSystemisMercerCounty’slargestproviderofhealthcareservices.Licensedfor220beds,theHealthSystemofferscompletemedical/surgicalcareinadditiontospecialtyservicessuchastheHeartandVascularInstitute;DiabetesCenter;ChestPainEmergencyCenter;BehavioralHealthServiceswithinpatientadultandchild/adolescentpsychiatryplusextensiveoutpatientcounseling;InpatientRehabilitationUnit;TransitionalCareCenter;Women’sCenter;DiagnosticandImagingCenter;EmergencyCareCenterwithPhysicianFirstprogram;CancerCareCenter;andmuchmore.Inadditiontothemaincampusat740EastStateSt.,Sharon,theHealthSystemoccupiesnumeroussatelliteofficesthroughouttheregion.FamilymedicinecentersinMercerandBrookfield,Ohioofferfamilypracticephysiciansandspecialistsalongwithdiagnostictestingservices.AnumberofotherHealthSystemservicesarelocatedatothersatellitecentersinHermitage,Sharon,NewCastle,andHubbard,Ohio.

SchoolofNursing

Establishedin1899asatwo-yearprogram,theSchoolofNursinggraduateditsfirstclassin1901andexpandedtoathree-yearprogramin1903.Intheearly1970stheprogramwasreducedto33months.In1988theprogramwasshortenedto26months.Atthepresenttime,theprogramisa5semester/67creditaccelerateddiplomainnursingprogramwhichtakes20monthstocomplete.

In2013,theSchoolrecognizedtheparadigmshifttoabaccalaureatedegreeinnursing.Tofacilitateaneaseoftransitionfordiplomagraduates,theSchoolandPennsylvaniaStateUniversity--Shenangoarecommittedtoprovidingthatprogramofstudy.Throughajointaffiliation,thetwoentitieshaveidentifiedacourseofstudytomaintainthetraditionofdiplomaeducationwiththeintegrationofaconceptual-basedapproachfornursingeducation,practice,andresearchthroughouttheireducation.GraduatesoftheSchoolofNursingareprofessionalnursespracticingnursinginawidevarietyofhealthcaresettings.

SharonRegional’sSchooloffersclassrooms,asimulationLab,lecturerooms,lounges,andfaculty/administrativeoffices.MorrisonHallseats100peopleandprovidesspaceforcommunitymeetings,specialhospitalandvolunteerfunctions,andhospitalsponsoredevents.ThefacultyoffersawealthoflearningforeachstudentthroughtheirformalBaccalaureateandMaster’seducationandtheirrichbackgroundsinclinicalexpertise.

SharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursingcurrentlyhasarticulationagreementswithSlipperyRock,YoungstownState,andPennStateuniversitiestosupportthetransitionofagraduateintotheprogramsleadingtotheBachelorofScienceinnursingdegree.

TheSchoolofNursingsupportstheparentinstitution’smissiontoprovidethehighestqualityofadvancedhealthcareservicestoallcommunitieswithintheregion.

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SchoolofNursing

MissionStatement:Tofacilitatestudentlearningthroughtheoryandclinicalexperiences.Topreparestudentstobecomeregisterednursesandpromotetheprofessionofnursing.

PhilosophyStatement:Nursingeducationisafacilitativeprocessandrelationshipbetweennursing,educators,studentsandthecommunity.

KeyComponents:

Nursing:Nursingisacaringprofessionthatencompassesartisticandscientificskills.Withapatient-centeredfocus,thenursesupportstheuniqueindividualandfamilytopromoteoptimalhealthoutcomes.Knowledgeofcurrentqualityandsafetyprinciplesarefundamentalforthenursetominimizeadversepatientoutcomes.Nursingjudgmentisbasedontheutilizationofbestcurrentevidence.Thenursecollaboratesandfunctionseffectivelyinateamenvironmenttoachievequalitypatientcare.Thenurse’sprofessionalidentityisdisplayedthroughcaring,respectfulbehaviors.Useofinformaticsandtechnologyinhealthcareisessentialtoapplicationofevidenceandenhancementofpatientsafety(communication,leadership,errorreduction,decisionmaking,etc.).

Education:NursingeducationencompassescorevaluesandconceptsbasedonlearningandeducationtheoristssuchasDavidKolb,MalcolmKnowlesandJosephNovak.ElementsofeachtheoristarereflectedinthecurriculumthroughtheuseofATI,simulation,classroomandclinicalexperiencesandconceptmapping.

ItistheSchoolofNursing’sresponsibilitytothestudentstofacilitatetheuseofthenursingandeducationcomponentstoprepareacompetentbeginningnursegeneralist.

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Definitions:

CoreValues:Thosebeliefsoridealswhichformthefoundationfortheworkofagoverningorganizationand/ornursingprogram(2014,ACENAccreditationManualGlossary).SharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursinghasalignedtheprogramandcurriculumwith6corevalues(Patient-Centeredness,Quality/Safety,NursingJudgment(EvidenceBasedPractice),ProfessionalIdentity,Teamwork/Collaboration,Informatics/Technology).Seealsopage1,KeyComponents,Nursing.

Patient-Centeredness:Orientationtocarethatincorporatesandreflectstheuniquenessofanindividualpatient’sbackground,personalpreferences,culture,values,traditionsandfamily.Apatient-centeredapproachsupportsoptimalhealthoutcomesbyinvolvingpatientsandthoseclosetothemindecisionsabouttheircare.Patient-centerednesssupportstherespectful,efficient,safeandwell-coordinatedtransitionofthepatientthroughalllevelsofcare(2010,NationalLeagueforNursing:NLN).

QualityandSafety:Thedegreetowhichhealthcareservicesare:(2010,NLN).

1. providedinawayconsistentwithcurrentprofessionalknowledge2. providedtominimizetheriskofharmtoindividuals,populationsandproviders3. providedtoincreasethelikelihoodofachievingdesiredhealthoutcomes4. operationalizedfromanindividual,unit,andsystemsperspective

NursingJudgment:Encompassesthethreeprocessesofcriticalthinking,clinicaljudgmentandintegrationofbestevidenceintopractice.Nursesmustemploytheseprocessesastheymakedecisionsaboutclinicalcare,thedevelopmentandapplicationofresearchandthebroaderdisseminationofinsightsandresearchfindingstothecommunity,managementandresourceallocation(2010,NLN).

Evidence-BasedPractice:Actions,processes,ormethodologiesthataregroundedinandflowfromthetranslationofsubstantiveandcurrentresearch(2014,ACENAccreditationManualGlossary).

ProfessionalIdentity:Theinternalizationofcorevaluesandperspectivesrecognizedasintegraltotheartandscienceofnursing.Thesecorevaluesbecomeself-evidentasthenurselearns,gainsexperienceandgrowsintheprofession.Thenurseembracesthesefundamentalvaluesineveryaspectofpracticewhileworkingtoimprovepatientoutcomesandpromotetheidealsofthenursingprofession.Professionalidentityisevidentinthelivedexperienceofthenurse,inhisorherwaysof“being”,“knowing”and“doing”(2010,NLN).

Teamwork/Collaboration:Teamworkmeanstofunctioneffectivelywithinnursingandinter-professionalteamswhilefosteringopencommunication,mutualrespect,andshareddecisionmakingtoachievequalitypatientcare(2010,NLN).

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Informatics/Technology:Encompassinginformationscienceandinformationtechnologies,informaticsinvolvesthedesign,development,useandmanagementofcomputer-basedinformationsystems.Innursing,informaticsisbecomingincreasinglyimportantineveryaspectfrompatientcaretosystematicoperationstoresearch.Ingeneral,competenciescanbedividedintothreemajorareas(2010,NLN-TIGERInformaticsCompetencyTeam).

1.DirectCare(caremanagement,clinicaldecisionmaking,operationsmanagementandcommunication)2.Support(clinicalsupport,measurement,analysis,research/reports,administrativeandfinancial)3.InformationInfrastructure(security,healthrecordmanagement,registryanddirectoryservices,terminologyservices,standards-basedinteroperability,businessrulesmanagementandworkflowmanagement)

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TenetsofSelectedEducationalTheorists:

DavidKolb:Kolb’sfour-stagelearningcycleshowshowexperienceistranslatedthroughreflectionintoconcepts,whichinturnareusedasguidesforactiveexperimentationandthechoiceofnewexperiences.Thefirststage,concreteexperience(CE),iswherethelearneractivelyexperiencesanactivitysuchasalabsessionorfieldwork.Thesecondstage,reflectiveobservation(RO),iswhenthelearnerconsciouslyreflectsbackonthatexperience.Thethirdstage,abstractconceptualization(AC),iswherethelearnerattemptstoconceptualizeatheoryormodelofwhatisobserved.Thefourthstage,activeexperimentation(AE),iswherethelearneristryingtoplanhowtotestamodelortheoryorplanforaforthcomingexperience.

ReferenceRetrieved5/2/13:http://www.learning-theories.com/experiential-learning-kolb.html

MalcolmKnowles:Knowles'assumptions(Theself-directedadultlearner)

ü Theneedtoknow—adultlearnersneedtoknowwhytheyneedtolearnsomethingbeforeundertakingtolearnit.

ü Learnerself-concept—adultsneedtoberesponsiblefortheirowndecisionsandtobetreatedascapableofself-direction.

ü Roleoflearners'experience—adultlearnershaveavarietyofexperiencesoflifewhichrepresenttherichestresourceforlearning.Theseexperiencesarehoweverimbuedwithbiasandpresupposition.

ü Readinesstolearn—adultsarereadytolearnthosethingstheyneedtoknowinordertocopeeffectivelywithlifesituations.

ü Orientationtolearning—adultsaremotivatedtolearntotheextentthattheyperceivethatitwillhelpthemperformtaskstheyconfrontintheirlifesituations.

ReferenceRetrieved5/2/13:http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/knowlesa.htm

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JosephNovak:ProfessorNovak’spresentworkincludesthedevelopmentof“expert”conceptmapsto“scaffold”learning.Conceptmapsareeducationaltoolsdesignedformeaningfullearningandknowledgeretention.Conceptmapshavetheirorigininthelearningmovementcalledconstructivism.Inparticular,constructivistsholdthatlearnersactivelyconstructknowledge.Novak'sworkisbasedonthecognitivetheoriesofDavidAusubel’sassimilationtheory,whostressedtheimportanceofpriorknowledgeinbeingabletolearnnewconcepts.

ReferenceRetrieved5/16/13:https://www.msu.edu/~luckie/ctools/

http://services.economia.unitn.it/ojs/index.php/Je-LKS_EN/article/viewFile/441/433&a=bi&pagenumber=1&w=100

http://cmap.ihmc.us/docs/conceptmap.html.

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SharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursing

AdmissionPolicy/Procedure

Admission(Classof2020)

TheClassof2020willbeginSemester#1oftheprograminAugustof2018(seecurriculumplan)andgraduateinMayof2020.Studentsarenolongerrequiredtocompletepre-requisitecoursesorsubmitlettersofreference.TheSchoolofNursingdoesaccepttransferofcreditsforsomeacademiccoursesonanindividualbasis.OfficialtranscriptsMUSTbesenttotheSchoolofNursingfortransferofcredittooccur(seepolicy#174includedinthecatalog).Transcriptsshouldbesentassoonasthestudentisprovisionallyaccepted.Forconsiderationofacceptanceintothisclass,thedeadlineforcompletingtheTEAStest(seeinformationbelow)andsubmittingthecompletedapplicationwiththe$50.00non-refundableapplicationfeewillbe3pmonMonday,February28,2017.Ahighschool,GEDorequivalenttranscriptisalsorequired.Studentssubmittingincompleteapplicationsmaynotbeconsideredforadmissionintotheprogram.Thefollowingisachecklistforacompletestudent’sadmissionfile:

⃝ATITEASmustbecompletedbytheapplicationdeadline(RefertoATITEAStestregistrationinstructionsattheendofthepolicy).

⃝Completedapplicationwiththe$50non-refundablefee.

⃝ThestudentwillalsosubmitOfficialHighSchoolTranscripts,GEDortheequivalent.GraduatesofaHomeStudyorCorrespondenceschoolswillbeconsideredwithappropriatedocumentation.ThePennsylvaniaStateBoardofNursingRequires:“Applicantsmustshowtheyhavecompletedworkequaltoastandardhighschoolcourseincludingfour(4)unitsofEnglish,three(3)unitsofSocialStudies,two(2)unitsofmath(oneofwhichisAlgebra),andtwo(2)unitsofsciencewithrelatedlaboratory”.

PleaseNote:ApplicantsmustbecitizensoftheU.S.orhavePermanentResidentStatuswiththeU.S.ImmigrationandNaturalizationService.Applicantswithvisasdonotqualifyasapermanentresidentwithagreencard.Ifapplicable,properdocumentationmustaccompanyapplication.ApplicantsforwhomEnglishisasecondlanguagemayberequiredtotaketheTestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage(TOEFL).Formoreinformation,visittheTOEFLhomepageatwww.TOEFL.comorcall1-888-863-3546.

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TheAssessmentTechnologyInstitute(ATI)TestofEssentialAcademicSkills(TEAS)Test:

AllapplicantsmusttaketheATITEAStesttobeconsideredforadmission.ThepreferredscoreisattheProficiencyLevel.StudentswhoearnaBasicLevelscoremaystillbeconsideredforadmissionbasedonthesizeoftheapplicantgroupforthatenrollmentyear.TheTEAStestisafourpartassessmentwithsubtestsinReading,Math,Science,andEnglishandLanguageusage.Thetestisadministeredon-lineattheSharonRegionalSchoolofNursingfromSeptembertoFebruaryannually.Candidatesmustregisteratwww.atitesting.comandfollowthescreenpromptstopayfortheexam.ItisHIGHLYsuggestedthatthestudentpurchasetheATIstudypackageonlineorattendaTEAStestpreparationcourse.TheATITEAStestmayberepeatednomorethantwo(2)timesforatotalofthree(3)attempts.Anadditionalfeewillbechargedforeachtestscheduled.IfanapplicanthastakentheTEASpreviouslyandhasmadeapplicationtotheSharonRegionalSchoolofNursingwithinayearoftakingtheTEAS,theapplicantwillnotberequiredtorepeattheTEASExam.MoreinformationaboutregisteringfortheTEAStestisincludedinthispacketaswellasontheSchoolofNursingwebsiteatwww.sharonregional.com,clickonAboutUs,thenSchoolofNursing.

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Transferringcreditsfrompreviouslytakencollegecourses:SeePolicy#174(TransferofCredits)

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AcceptanceintotheProgram:

ProvisionalAcceptance:TheAdmissionCommitteereviewsallapplications,ensuresthattheapplicationfeehasbeenacceptedandreviewstheATITEASscores.TheTEASscoresmaybe“ranked”fromadvancedtobasictoassistthecommitteeinmakingtheadmissiondecisions.Theannualnumberofstudentsprovisionallyacceptedmayvarysoitisbestforthestudenttoearnahighscoreonthepre-entrancetest.TheAdmissioncommitteeadmitsstudentstotheprogramona“provisionalstatus”meaningthatadditionalstepsandcoursesareneededtoearnfinalacceptancewhichoccursattheendofSemester#1.StudentsaremailedtheprovisionalacceptanceletterinMarchannually.Includedintheacceptanceletterisaconfirmationformthatthestudentacceptstheadmissionofferandthensubmitsthe$160.00acceptancefeebyApril15th.ThestudentisrequiredtoattendamandatoryorientationsessioninearlyAugustandSemester#1beginsinlateAugustannually.SharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursingwillsubmitnamesofacceptedstudentstoPennStateUniversityforregistration.Nopre-requisitecoursesarerequired.

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FinalAcceptanceintotheProgram:

FinalAcceptance:Finalacceptance(intoSemester2oftheprogram)totheSharonRegionalHealthSystem’sSchoolofNursingprogramisbasedonsuccessfulcompletionofalladmissioncriteria:

Ø MaintainingaminimumGPAof2.75orhigherinsemester1(thisincludestheMath,English,AnatomyandPsychologycoursestakenduringsemester1orthecalculatedGPAfromthecoursessubmittedviaanofficialtranscriptiftakenpreviously).

o Astudentwhohastakentherequiredsemester1coursespreviouslyanddoesnothavea2.75GPAwillneedtoretakeacourseorcoursestoincreasetheGPAorthestudentwillnotbeofferedfinalacceptance.

Ø Receiptofmoniesdue.Ø Attendanceofthepre-orientationsessioninAugustannually.Ø Successfulcompletionofthenursingstudentrequirements(physical,drugscreen,

clearances,immunizations/titers,Healthcareprovider/BLSCPR,etc.)Ø NOTE:TheStateBoardofNursingshallnotissuealicensetoanapplicantwhohasbeen

convictedofafeloniousactorconvictedofafelony,unlessatleast10yearshaveelapsedfromthedateofconviction.Theboardwillnotissueormakeadecision(orprovideawrittenorverbalopinion)regardingtheperson’scriminalhistoryonhisorherlicensureapplicationbeforetheBoardreceivesanapplicationandallrelevantinformationisreviewed.ThismeanstheBoardcannotinformanursingstudentwithacriminalhistorybeforeheorshegraduateswhetherheorshewillreceiveanursinglicenseorhavedisciplineimposedonalicensegrantedtohimorher.

Aprovisionallyacceptedstudentmayrequestanadmission“deferment”inwritingforoneyearifheorsheisunabletomeetanyoftheabovefinalacceptancecriteria.Thestudentwillnotberequiredtore-applyorretaketheTEAStest.Thestudentwillberequiredtoattendtheclassorientationsessionfortheclasstheyarejoiningthefollowingyearandmayhavetorepeatadditionalfinalacceptancecriteriasuchasclearancesandnursingstudentrequirementsasabove.

NonDiscriminatoryStatementAdmissiontotheschoolisopentoallqualifiedapplicantsregardlessofsex,maritalstatus,age,race,color,nationalorigin,religion,disability,orsexualorientation.

1. Selectedapplicantsnotenrolling,butwhoseekadmissionatalaterdate,havenopreferentialstatusandarereconsideredforentrybythesameprocessasnewapplicantsforthenextclass.

2. AllmaterialsubmittedfortheapplicationprocessbecomesthepropertyofSharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursingandcannotbereturnedorforwarded.Anyfalseinformationwillresultinrejectionforthatapplicant.

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HowtoRegisterfortheTEASAssessment

1. Gotowww.atitesting.com2. Clickonthe“Createanaccount”button,locatedbelowthepasswordfieldinthesecure

signonarea.3. Student/EmployeeIDwillcomeupasafield.Itisnotrequired.Skipthisarea.4. Onceanaccounthasbeencreatedclickonthe“OnlineStore”tabatthetopofthepage

(righthandcornerbesidethe“ContactUs”tab).5. OnceintheOnlineStoreselecttheTEASoptionunder“Registerfor.”6. Therewillbeaquestionthatasks“Whatwouldyouliketoregisterfor”.TEASshouldbe

inthedropdownbox.Click“Next.”7. Thisisnowtheregistrationsection.AquestionwillasktoentertheStateandCity.You

willselectPennsylvaniaforthestateandSharonforthecity.Click“Next”toproceed.8. Scrolldowntoseetheavailabledatesandtimesandselectthe“Register”optionthat

youwouldliketoschedulefor.9. Aquestionshouldpopuponthescreenthatsays“ThisexamisforSharonRegional

HealthSystemSchoolofNursingapplicantsonly.Areyouapplyingfortheprogram?Click“yes.”

10. NowyoushouldbeattheShoppingCartsection.Pleaseverifythatyouhaveselectedtheoptionthatyouwanttoschedulefor.Selectthe“CheckOut”tab.

11. VerifytheBillingAddressandmakechangesifneeded.Clickthe“ProceedtoPaymentDetails”tab.

12. NowyoushouldbeattheSecureCheckout.Entercreditcardinformationandthenclickthe“SubmitOrder”tab.

13. YouhavenowcompletedtheregistrationprocessfortakingtheTEASexam!14. ITISHIGHLYsuggestedthatthestudentalsopurchasetheATITEASteststudy

packageorattendaTEASpreparationcoursetomaximizetheirindividualscore.15. BesuretoarrivetotheSchoolofNursing30minutesbeforeexamstartwithproper

identification(driver’slicensepreferred).IMPORTANT!!!!

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Sharon Regional Health System School of Nursing Curriculum: (SON= School of Nursing, PSU= Penn State)

School of Nursing (SON) Class hours= 285 and Clinical Hours = 630 …………..Total Hours= 915

Nursing Credits (SON and PSU)= 39 and Non-Nursing/Academic (PSU) Credits= 28 …………Total Program Credits= 67

Year 1

Semester #1 (August-December) Semester #2 (January-May) Semester #3 (May-August)

English 015 (PSU) 3 credits Fundamentals of Nursing (SON)

4 credits (2T, 2C)

Theory (T)=

30 hrs Clinical (C)=

90 hrs

Med-Surg I (SON) 7 credits (4T, 3C)

Theory (T)=

60 hrs Clinical (C)=

135 hrs

*Anatomy 129, 129L (PSU) 4 credits Introduction to Pharmacology (SON)

1 credit Pharmacology I (SON) 1 credit

Math 21 or 35 (PSU) 3 credits Health Assessment- Nursing 251 (PSU)

3 credits Microbiology 106, 107L (PSU)

4 credits

Psychology 100 (PSU) 3 credits *Physiology 141, 142L (PSU) 4 credits

Freshman Seminar (PSU) 1 credit Introduction to Healthcare Professional (SON)

1 credit

Total 14 credits Total 13 credits Total 12 credits

NOTE: *Must take within the same institution to assure coverage of all body systems. When deciding on the Anatomy and Physiology courses, students must take both at the same institution; courses differ from institution to institution therefore, students will miss necessary content (Ex.

Anatomy 129 and Physiology 141,142 lab at University “A” OR Anatomy and Physiology I then Anatomy and Physiology II at University “B”)

Year 2

Semester #4 (August-December) Semester #5 (January-May)

Med-Surg II (SON) 7 credits (4T, 3C)

Theory (T)= 60 hrs

Clinical (C)= 135 hrs

Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Mental Health Nursing (SON)

7 credits (4T, 3C)

Theory (T)= 60 hrs

Clinical (C)= 135 hrs Pharmacology II (SON) 1 credit Senior Practicum (SON) 3 credits (3C)= 135 hrs.

Nutrition 251 (PSU) 3 credits Specialty Pharmacology (SON) 1 credit

Human Growth & Development (PSU)

3 credits Transitions and Professional Role- Nursing 390 (PSU)

3 credits

Total 14 credits Total 14 credits

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SharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursing:CurriculumandCourseDescriptions

Curriculum:

Coreconceptsofthecurriculumare:patient-centeredcare,safetyandquality,teamworkandcollaboration,evidence-basedpractice,nursingjudgment,professionalidentity,andinformationandtechnology.Conceptsfromthebiologicalandbehavioralscienceswillbetakenconcurrentlywithnursingcourses.Theoryandclinicalexperiencesareplannedtofacilitatetheattainmentofstudentlearningoutcomes.EachnursingcoursehasuniqueclinicalactivitiesusingthefacilitiesofSharonRegionalHealthSystem.Otherselectagenciesareusedwhenneededtomeetthelearningneedsofstudents.

StudentsarescheduledMondaythruFriday;daytimeforclassandday,evening,orweekendforclinicaland/orPennStatecourses.Vacationtimeisallottedthroughouttheprogram(seeacademiccalendar).Courseschedulesarepostedinampletimetoaccommodatestudentneeds.

CourseDescriptions:

PennState:

English(ENG015):ThiscourseisfocusedonEnglishinstructionandpracticeinwritingexpositoryprosethatshowssensitivitytoaudienceandpurpose.Credits:3

Anatomy(BIO129withLab):Anatomyofamammal,withspecialreferencetothatofmanwithlab.Credits:4

CollegeLevelMath(MATH21OR35):Math21:CollegeAlgebra-Quadraticequations;equationsinquadraticform;wordproblems;graphing;algebraicfractions;negativeandrationalexponents;radicalsORMath35:GeneralMathematics-Surveyofmathematicalthoughtinlogic,geometry,combinatory,andchance.Credits:3

Psychology(PSYCH100):Introductiontogeneralpsychology;principlesofhumanbehaviorandtheirapplications.Credits:3

FreshmanSeminar:Acoursedesignedtohelpstudentssucceedinanacademicsetting.StudentsarealsointroducedtoandsupportedintheuseofPennStatetoolssuchasAngel(coursemanager)andE-Lion(onlinelibrary).Credits:1

HealthAssessment(NURSING251):Thiscourseisdesignedtobroadenthestudent’sknowledgeandskillsinhealthassessment.Thecourseenablesthestudenttolearnthemethodsofinterviewingpatientsforcompletingahealthhistoryandthetoolsandtechniquesnecessarytoconductaphysicalexamination.ClinicalexperiencesareconductedintheSimulationLaboratorywherestudentsreceivetheindividualizedattentiontofacilitatelearningthetechniquesofphysicalassessment.Credits:3

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Physiology(BIO141andBIO142Lab):141:IntroductiontoPhysiology-Explanationofthenormalstructureandfunctionoftheanimalbody,withspecialemphasisonhumanbodysystems.142:Physiologylab-Experimentsdemonstratingbasicphysiologicalprinciples,withspecialreferencetoman.Credits:4

Microbiology(MICRO106andMICRO107Lab:106:ElementaryMicrobiology-Importanceofmicroorganismsinhealthanddisease,agriculture,andindustry.Thisisadescriptivecourseforstudentsnotplanningadvancedstudyinmicrobiology.107:Selectedtechniquesusedtoobserve,identifyandcountbacteriaandeffectsofchemicalandphysicalagentsonmicroorganisms.ThecombinationofMICRB106GNand107GNmustbetakentoreceiveGeneralEducationcreditinbiology.Credits:4

Nutrition(NUTR251):IntroductoryPrinciplesofNutrition-Thenutrients:foodsourcesandphysiologicalfunctionsasrelatedtohumangrowthandwell-beingthroughoutlife;currentnutritionissues.Credits:3

HDFS129(PSU):Thiscourseisanintroductiontohumandevelopmentandfamilystudiesincludingpsychosocialandfamilydevelopmentatallstagesoftheindividualandfamilylifecycle.Credits:3

TransitionsandProfessionalRole(NURSING390):Transitiontobaccalaureateeducationandprofessionalnursingpractice,emphasizingleadership,management,andissuesinfluencingnursingeducationandpractice.Credits:3

CourseDescriptions:

SchoolofNursing:

IntroductiontoHealthcare(Year1/Semester2-spring):

Thecourseallowsthestudenttoexplorethehealthcarecultureandemploymentopportunitieswithinthehealthcarefield.Itprovidesstudentswithbasicinformationforacareerinhealthcarealongwithanintroductiontofundamentalprinciples,practices,andissuescommontomanyspecializationsinthehealthcareprofession.Inadditiontotheessentialskills,studentsexplorevariousdeliverysystemsandrelatedissues.Studentswillhaveshadowopportunities.Pre-requisiteCourses:Semester1courses(Anatomy,English,Math,PsychologyandFreshmanSeminar.ConcurrentCourses:HealthAssessment251(PSU),Physiology(PSU),IntroductiontoPharmacologyandFundamentalsofNursingCredit:1(Theory=15hours)

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FundamentalsofNursing(Year1/Semester2-spring):

Theintroductorycourse,Fundamentals,providestheframeworkforthepracticeofhealthcaretodiversepopulationsacrossthelife-spanandhealthpromotion,maintenanceandrestorativeneeds.Thecoursewillfacilitateprofessionalrolesocializationbyearlyexposuretonursingcaremanagementskillsandknowledge.Biophysicalscienceknowledgewillenhancetheorycorrelationforadult,geriatric,andperioperativeindividualsandfamilieswithalteredregulatoryfunctions.Specialemphasiswillbeonqualityandsafetyrelatedtomedicationadministration.Useoftheguideddiscoveryteachingprocessandrolemodelingwillenablethestudenttobegintofocusonthenecessaryelementsforreflectivenursingjudgment,logicalproblem-solving,anddecisionmaking.Communityexperiencesfocusoncommunication,vitalsigns,anddiversityofhealthcareenvironments.Pre-Requisites:FinalacceptanceintotheSRHSSchoolofNursingandtheSemester1coursesConcurrentCourses:HealthAssessment251(PSU),Physiology141,141L(PSU)andIntroductiontoPharmacologyCredits:4(2TheoryCredits=30hours,2ClinicalCredits=90hours)

IntroductiontoPharmacology(Year1/Semester2-spring):

CoreConceptsofPharmacologyIntroductionprovidesthestudentwithessentialcontentforsafe,effectivedrugtherapy.Thecoursefocusesondrugregulation,approval,classes,schedules,nomenclature,andcategories.Emphasisisonpharmacodynamicsandpharmacokineticsastheyrelatetomethodsofdrugadministrationandnursingimplications.Studentsmustpassamathproficiencyexaminationaspartofthecourse.Pre-Requisites:FinalacceptanceintotheSRHSSchoolofNursingandtheSemester1coursesConcurrentCourses:HealthAssessment251(PSU),Physiology141,141L(PSU)andFundamentalsofNursingCredits:1------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MedicalSurgicalNursingI(Year1/Semester3-summer):

Medical-SurgicalNursingIencompassesthepathophysiologicdimensionsofadultnursing.Studentswillintegrateandapplypharmacology,physicalassessment,clinicaldecisionmaking,andhealthpromotionskillsastheylearntomoreeffectivelycareforadultswithcommonacuteandchronichealthproblems.Criticalthinkingisstimulatedthroughtheuseofcasestudies,nursingcareplansandconceptmaps.Studentsareintroducedtoconceptbasedlearningaswellasidentificationofclientlearningneeds.Thecourseassimilatespreviousknowledgeaswellasapplicationofnewinformationastheylearntomoreeffectivelycarefor.Communityfocusedexperiencesaredesignedtoprovideopportunityforinterdisciplinarycollaborationwithindividuals,families,andgroupsexperiencingalterationsinhealth.Pre-Requisites:AllSemester1coursesConcurrentCourse:PharmacologyIandMicrobiology(PSU)Credits:7(4TheoryCredits=60hours,3ClinicalCredits=135hours)

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PharmacologyI(Year1/Semester3-summer):

CourseDescription:CoreConceptsofPharmacologyIntroductionprovidesthestudentwithessentialcontentforsafe,effectivedrugtherapy.Thecontentdrawsuponcoreconceptsofanatomy,physiologyandpathology.Thecourseemphasizeshowthedisciplinesoftherapeuticsandpharmacologyinterconnect.Pharmacologicalprinciplescoveredinthecoursehavepracticalapplicationforstudentsadministeringmedicationstoclientsinavarietyofclinicalsettings.ThecontentisorganizedaccordingtobodysystemsanddiseasesdiscussedinMed-SurgicalNursingI.Currenttrendsinresearchandtherapyareexplored.Studentsmustpassamathproficiencyexaminationaspartofthecourse.Pre-Requisites:AllSemester1coursesConcurrentCourse:MedicalSurgicalNursingIandMicrobiology(PSU)Credits:1(Theory-15hours)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MedicalSurgicalNursingII(Year2/Semester4-fall):Medical-SurgicalNursingIIencompassesthepathophysiologicdimensionsofadultnursing.Studentswillbeexposedtomultidimensionalclinicalenvironmentsthatrequireanalysis,assimilationanddecision-making.Applicationofconcept-basedlearning,ethicaldilemmas,andleadershipskillsarerequired.MedicalSurgicalNursingIIemphasizestheuseofevidence-basedpracticeforspecializednursingpracticewithpatientsexperiencingchronicity,complexity,andcrisesinhealthcare.Criticalthinkingisstimulatedthroughtheuseofcasestudies,nursingcareplansandconceptmaps.Thecourseassimilatespreviousknowledgeaswellasapplicationofnewinformation.Pre-Requisites:AllSemester2coursesConcurrentCourses:Nutrition251(PSU)andHumanGrowthandDevelopment129(PSU)andPharmacologyIICredits:7(4TheoryCredits=60hours,3ClinicalCredits=135hours)

PharmacologyII(Year2/Semester4-fall):

CourseDescription:CoreConceptsofPharmacologyIntroductionprovidesthestudentwithessentialcontentforsafe,effectivedrugtherapy.Thecontentdrawsuponcoreconceptsofanatomy,physiologyandpathology.Thecourseemphasizeshowthedisciplinesoftherapeuticsandpharmacologyinterconnect.Pharmacologicalprinciplescoveredinthecoursehavepracticalapplicationforstudentsadministeringmedicationstoclientsinavarietyofclinicalsettings.ThecontentisorganizedaccordingtobodysystemsanddiseasesdiscussedinMed-SurgicalNursingII.Currenttrendsinresearchandtherapyareexplored.Studentsmustpassamathproficiencyexaminationaspartofthecourse.Pre-Requisites:AllSemester2coursesConcurrentCourses:Nutrition251(PSU)andHumanGrowthandDevelopment129(PSU)andMedical-SurgicalNursingIICredits:1(Theory=15hours)

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SpecialtyNursing(Year2/Semester5-spring):

TheSpecialtycourseintegratesdevelopmental,physical,psychosocial,andculturalcomponentsincareofclientsthroughoutthelifespan.Contemporaryissuesofsocietywillbeexplored.Thecoursefocuseson:adult,adolescent,childmentalhealthalterations,women’shealth,maternal/newborn,andpediatriccare.Pre-Requisites:AllSemester3coursesConcurrentCourses:Practicum,TransitionandProfessionalRole(PSU)andSpecialtyPharmacologyCredits:7(4TheoryCredits=60hours,3ClinicalCredits=135hours)

PharmacologyinSpecialtyNursing(Year2/Semester5-spring):

CourseDescription:CoreConceptsofPharmacologySpecialtyprovidesthestudentwithessentialcontentforsafe,effectivedrugtherapy.Thecontentdrawsuponcoreconceptsofanatomy,physiologyandpathology.Thecourseemphasizeshowthedisciplinesoftherapeuticsandpharmacologyinterconnect.Pharmacologicalprinciplescoveredinthecoursehavepracticalapplicationforstudentsadministeringmedicationstoclientsinavarietyofclinicalsettings.EmphasisisontheObstetric,Pediatric,andMentalHealthpopulations.Currenttrendsinresearchandtherapyareexplored.Pre-Requisites:AllSemester3coursesConcurrentCourse:SpecialtyNursing,Practicum,TransitionandProfessionalRole390(PSU)Credits:1(Theory-15hours)

Practicum(Year2/Semester5-spring):

CourseDescription:Thepracticumcoursewillassistthestudentsintheintegrationoftheoryandpracticeastheyapproachcompletionofthenursingmajorandtransitionroleintotheroleofprofessionalnurse.Thecoursefocusesonpersonalleadershipandtheassociatedskillsandknowledgetopracticeasacontemporaryprofessionalnurse.Specificareasinclude:healthcareorganizationsandorganizationalstructures;organizational“fit”,qualityimprovement;NCLEXreadinessactivities;community,androletransitionfromgraduatetoprofessionalnurse(QESNcompetencies).Theclinicalpracticumistodemonstratethestudent’sachievementofknowledgeandskillsinnursingpracticeastheyenterintoprofessionalpractice.Clinicalgoalsincludedevelopmentofindependenceinnursingpractice,skillsforclinicaldecision-makingandapplicationofnursingleadershipandmanagementtheoryandskills.Clinicalexperiencesinclude12ofweeksofpracticeundertheguidanceofastaffmentor.AnassignedSRHSfacultymemberliaisonwillbeavailableforsupervisionasneeded.Pre-Requisites:AllSemester3coursesConcurrentClasses:TransitionandProfessionalRole390(PSU),SpecialtyNursingandSpecialtyPharmacologyCredits:3(3ClinicalCredits-135hours)

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SchoolofNursing

StudentPolicy#100

CreditandGradePointCalculationPolicy

Revised:5/14,5/13,1/13,10/08,9/07,Reviewed:6/17,1/16,10/15,6/12,6/11,7/10,9/05

SRHSSchoolofNursingCurriculum15hourscollegetheory=1collegecredit15hoursnursingtheory=1credit45hoursnursingclinical=1credit*indicatescollegecreditComputationofCumulativeGradePointAverage:Totaltheoryhoursdividedby15:Totalclinicalhoursdividedby45:Takethatfigureandmultiplyitbythegradepointequivalent=totalpointsforthecourse.-TotalProgramCredits=67

UseoftheTerm“Credit”1.Creditassignedtonursingcoursesdoesnotconstitute“collegecredit”anddoesnotimplynursingcoursesearntheequivalentofcollegecredit.2.Theterm“credit”assignedtonursingcoursesisforgradingand/orfinancialpurposesonly.3.Onlyanauthorizeddegree-grantinginstitutioninwhichastudentenrollsmaydeterminewhetherthecompletednursingcoursesmaybeacceptedfor“collegecredit.”

SchoolofNursingGradingScale:GradeEquivalent LetterGrade Gradepoint 93-100% A 4 87-92% B 3 80-86% C 2 Below80% F 0

Course-LevelI Credits Theory Lab Clinical TotalSemester1-15weeks Hours Hours Hours Hours

Anatomy129,129L 4 45 15 N/A 60English015 3 45 N/A N/A 45Math21or35 3 45 N/A N/A 45Psychology100 3 45 N/A N/A 45FreshmanSeminar 1 15 N/A N/A 15IntroductiontoHealthCareProfessional 1 15 N/A N/A 15Semester2-15weeks Hours Hours Hours HoursFundamentals 4(2T,.5L,1.5Cl) 30 22.5 67.5(90) 120HealthAssessment251 3 45 30 N/A 75IntrotoPharmacology 1 15 N/A N/A 15Physiology141,141L 4 45 15 N/A 60Semester3-13Weeks Hours Hours Hours HoursMedicalSurgicalI 7(4T,3Cl) 60 20 115 195CoreConceptsofPharmacologyI 1 15 N/A N/A 15Microbiology106,107L 4 45 15 N/A 60Level2-Semester3-15weeks Hours Hours Hours HoursMedicalSurgicalNursingII 7(4T,3Cl) 60 30 105(135) 195CoreConceptsofPharmacologyII 1 15 N/A N/A 15Nutrition251 3 45 N/A N/A 45HumanGrowthandDevelopment 3 45 N/A N/A 45Semester4-15weeks SRHSSeniorPracticum 3Cl 0 25 110(135) 135SpecialtyNursing 7(4T,3Cl) 60 20 115 195SpecialtyNursingPharmacology 1 15 N/A N/A 15TransitionProfessionRole390* 3* 45 N/A N/A 45

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SchoolofNursing

StudentPolicy#101

GRADINGPOLICY Revised:7/10,10/08,4/06Reviewed:6/17,1/16,10/15,5/14,6/12,6/11,9/07,9/05

Theory:

1. Bytheendofacourse,thestudentmustattainan80%grade.-Theschoolfollowsacceptedroundingrules:0.5andabove=thenextwholenumber.Finalgradesarecalculatedandroundedtothenextwholenumber.(79.7=80%)

2. Studentsnotpresentforascheduledexamorquizmustmakearrangementstotakeamake-upexam/quizuponreturningtoclassorclinical.Lackofaccountabilityinschedulingtheexam/quizcanresultinlossofpoints.**SeeMissedExamPolicybelow.

3. Studentsreceiveexamresultswithin1-2businessdays.Basedontheresults,somestudentsmaybereferredtotheirAdvisor.

MissedExamPolicy(SONonly):

1. Ifthestudentisnotabletotaketheexamorquizonthepublisheddate/time,amissedexamformwillbecompletedandacopygiventothestudent.

2. Amissedexammustbetakenonthedaythestudentreturnstoclassorclinical.Theinstructorwillsetthetimeandplacefortheexam.

3. Therearenotanypointsdeductedforthefirsttimethatastudentmissesanexam.Thesecondandallothersubsequentmissedexamsmayresultinathreepointdeduction.Inadditionthreepointswillbedeductedforeachscheduledclass/clinicaldayastudentreturnswithouttakingtheexam.

4. ExceptionsmaybemadeonanindividualcasebasisasdeterminedandapprovedbytheDirectoroftheSchoolofNursing.

5. Make-upexamsmaynotbethesameastheinitialexam.Examples:

1. Thefirstmissedexamintheprogram,thestudenttakestheexamonthefirstdayback,therewillbenopointsdeducted.--Ifthestudentdoesnottaketheexamontheinitialdayback,three(3)pointswillbedeductedfromexamscoreforeachdaydelayingtheexam.

2. Astudentwhohasmissedoneexamintheprogram,willnolongerhavetheonedaygraceperiod,andwillbeginlosingthree(3)pointsperdaystartingwiththedayofexam.

Clinical:

1. Astudentmustbeconsistentlysatisfactoryinclinicalbehaviorsandattain80%onthetotalpointsforclinicalassignmentsinordertopassthecourse.

2. Awrittenorverbalweeklyandfinalclinicalevaluationwillbegiventoeachstudentinallnursingcourses.

3. “Provisional”indicatesastudenthasdemonstratedminimalcompetencywheninitiatingaprocessorprocedureforthefirsttimeorrequiresexcessivecoachinginordertomeetthestandardofcare.Failuretoimprovetheprocessorprocedurewillresultinanunsatisfactoryscoreforthatbehavior.

4. Astudentreceivinganunsatisfactoryclinicalevaluationatmid-termisrequiredtodevelopaplanforimprovementwiththeinstructor/advisor.

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SchoolofNursing

StudentPolicy#102

PROGRESSIONPOLICY Revised:5/17,5/16,11/15,5/14,3/13,7/10,10/08,4/06Reviewed:1/16,6/12,6/11,9/07,9/05

Thepassingscoreforallcoursesisa“C”.TheFundamentals,MedicalSurgicalNursingCourses(I&II),SpecialtyNursing,andSeniorPracticumattheSchoolofNursing(SON)consistoftheoryandclinicalcomponents.Thestudentmustbeconsistently“Satisfactory”inclinicalbehaviorsandattainatleasta“C”(aminimumof80%ora2.0)topassthecourses.Bothcomponentsmustberepeatedifoneorbothoftheserequirementsarenotmet.Studentsmayrepeatonlyonecourseintheprogram.StudentsmustpasstheFundamentals,CoreConceptsinPharmacologyIntroduction,andHealthAssessmentclassestoprogresstothesecondsemester.PennStatecoursesmustbepassedwitha“C”gradeaccordingtothePennStategradingscaleandclasssyllabus.

1.Evaluationofastudent’sprogressismadeattheendofeachcourseandlevel.2.Thestudentmustachieveaminimumofa“C”orbetterintheoryanda“satisfactory”inclinicalexperienceineachcourse(refertoGradePolicy#100andtheSchoolofNursinggradingscale).3.Asarequirementoftheprogram,thestudentmustpasstwomathexamswithascoreofatleast80%oneach.Ifastudentfailseitheroftheexamsontheinitialattempt,he/shewillbegivenasecondexamwithinoneweekofthefirstexam.Becausethecontentoftheseexamsareacriticalsafetycomponentofclinical,thestudentwillnotbeabletocontinueinthecourseifhe/shefailsthesecondattempt.Thestudentwillbeconsideredawithdrawalstudentandmayrequestreadmissiontotheprogramthenexttimethecourseisoffered.(seeWithdrawalPolicy#104andReadmissionPolicy#173).4.Studentsarepermittedtoretakeonenursingcoursewithintheprogramcurriculumwhenitisnextofferedinthefollowingcalendaryear.Anystudentfailingmorethanonenursingcoursewillbedismissed(seeDismissalPolicy#110).5.Allcoursesmustbesatisfactorilycompletedinthepostedcurriculumsequence.Astudentmaytakeacollegecourseearly(Semester1courses,Physiology,Microbiology,Nutrition,HumanGrowthandDevelopment).Ifnottakenpreviously,thestudentmusttakethecollegecourseinthesemesteraslistedonthecurriculumplan.HealthAssessment251andTransitiontoProfessionalRole390maynotbetakenearlyorfromadifferentuniversity.ThesecoursesaredesignedfortheSONStudents.ConcurrentCompletionofCollegeCourseswithNursingCourses:

• Eachsemester,theSRHSSONwillregisterthestudentforthePennStatecoursesunlesstheyhavepreviouslysuccessfullycompletedthem.

• Insemester#2-5,thestudentpaystheSONforallcourses;theschoolinturnpaysPennState.• Anunofficialgradereportshallbetemporaryproofpendingafinaltranscript.Thestudenton

collegecourseprobationmayprogressinnursingcourses,butwillnotbeeligibleforgraduationuntilallcourseshavebeensatisfactorilycompleted.

• StudentsmustinformtheDirectoroftheSONifwithdrawingfromaPennStatecourse.• Ifastudentwithdraws,takesaleaveofabsenceorisdismissedfromtheSON,PennStatewillbe

notifiedimmediately.

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SchoolofNursingStudentPolicy

#104WITHDRAWALPOLICY Revised:5/16,11/15,2/14,6/12,6/11,7/10,

10/08,9/07Reviewed:6/17,1/16,9/15,7/13

Astudentmaychoosetowithdrawfromacourseforavarietyofreasons(academicissues,healthconcerns(selforfamily),financialstruggles,changeincareergoals,relocation,etc.).Studentsmayrepeatonenursingcoursewithinthecurriculum.ThestudentrequestingwithdrawalwillmeetwiththeDirectorandcompletetheWithdrawalForm.ThestudentmustalsomeetwiththeFinancialAidofficerandreturnallborrowedmaterialstotheSchoolofNursing.ForFinancialAidpurposes,thestudentwillbeconsideredwithdrawnfromtheprogram.ATitleIVwithdrawalcalculationwillbecompletedandtheremaybemoniestobereturnedtotheTitleIVsource.PennStatewillalsobenotifiedofthestudent’schangeinstatus.

Astudentmayonlywithdrawandrepeatonenursingcoursewithinthestudent’sacademiccareerinthenursingprogram.Ifthestudentcompletestheentirecourseincludingthefinalexamandfailsthecourse,an“F”willbelistedonthestudent’stranscript.Ifastudentwithdrawsfromacoursebeforethecourseiscomplete,a“W”willbelistedonthestudent’stranscript.

Individualsituationsmayarisethatrequirethestudenttowithdrawfrommorethanonenursingcourseatthattime;forexample,Medical-SurgicalNursingIandPharmacologyI.Individualcircumstanceswillbereviewedbythedirectorandpertinentdocumentation(physiciandocumentation,courtorders,documentedpsychiatric/mentalhealthplans,etc.)mayberequested.

Whenthestudentintendstoreturn,thestudentwillbeconsideredareadmissionstudentandwillfollowReadmissionPolicy#173.Thestudentwillbeexpectedtoresumetheprogramwhenthecourse(s)leftareofferedagainthefollowingyear.Astudentthatdoesnotreturntotheprogramwhenthecourse(s)leftareofferedthefollowingyearbutdoeswishtoreturntotheprogramatalatertimewillneedtobegintheapplication/admissionprocess(seetheadmissionpolicy).Ifthestudentchoosesnottoorisunabletoreturntotheprogramduringthewithdrawalperiod,thestudentwillsubmitawrittenstatementtotheprogramdirectorthathe/shedoesnotintendtoreturn.

NOTE:StudentsingoodacademicstandinginallnursingcoursesmaychooseaLeaveofabsence(LOA)fromtheprogram(seepolicy#172).

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SchoolofNursingStudentPolicy

#105ATTENDANCEPOLICY Revised:5/17,11/15,7/10,10/08,9/07,4/07,

4/06,8/05Reviewed:1/16,6/14,7/13,6/12,7/11

ClinicalConsiderations:

1. Clinicalattendanceismandatory.Studentsneedadequatetimetopracticeunderthedirectionandsupervisionofaninstructorinordertoacquireskills,applyprinciplesanddevelopnursingjudgment.Instructorsneedadequatetimetoevaluatestudentprogresstowardmeetingcourseobjectives.Clinicalhoursincludecaringforpatientsonassignedunits,nursinglabexperiencesand/orsimulations.

2. Studentsarrivinglatetoalaborsimulation,willwaituntilthefirstbreak(usuallyafterthe1sthour)tojointheactivityinordertominimizeinterruptionstofellowstudentsandthepresenter.IfastudenthascalledinBEFOREthestartofthelab/simulationtotheDIRECTOR(724-977-0654)toreportanemergencyorextenuatingcircumstance,thedirectormayapprovethestudenttojoinanactivityalreadyinsession.Clinicaltimewillbedeductedfortheamountoftimemissed.

3. Missedclinicaltimeisrecordedwithineachcourseandmustbemade-upwithinthetimeframeofthespecificcourse.Makingupclinicalexperiencesorhoursisofferedtopromotestudentlearning.Ifthemissedhoursareconsideredessentialtothelearningexperience,thehoursmustbemadeup.Thehoursmadeuparenot“takenaway”fromthetotalhoursalreadymissed.Clinicalmake-uphoursandexperienceswillbescheduledatatimeconvenientforthefaculty.

4. Eachcoursehasamaximumamountofhoursthatcanbemissed(seetablebelow).5. Absencesinexcessofthecoursespecificmaximumhoursmayresultinastudentneedingtowithdraw

fromthecoursedueininabilitytomeetthecourselearningobjectives.6. Ifastudentcomestoclinicalandissenthome(Examples:illnessorunsafeperformance),thehours

missedwillbecalculatedintomaximummissedhours.7. Ifastudentismorethanahalfanhourlateforclinical,thestudentmayhavemissedshiftreportandit

willnotbesafeforthestudenttocarefortheirassignedpatient.Thestudentwillbeexcusedforthedayandthemissedhourswillbecountedtowardsthetotalmaximummissedhours.

8. Allmissedtimeclinicaltimewillbedocumentedandsignedbytheinstructor,studentanddirectoronthe“MissedClinicalTime”form.

9. ExtenuatingcircumstanceswillbereviewedbytheDirectoroftheSchoolofNursing.

Course TotalClinicalHours MaximumMissedHoursFundamentals 90 10Med-SurgicalIMed-SurgicalII

135135

1212

SpecialtyNursing(MentalHealth,PediatricsandObstetrics)

135 12

SeniorPracticum 135 12

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AttendancePolicy#105Continued…………DuringSpecialtyNursing,andSeniorPracticum,thefollowingstatementsapplytoclinicalhours:

1. SpecialtyNursingandSeniorPracticumarecomprisedofvariousshortsegmentsofclinicalexperienceinspecialtynursingareas.

2. Itiseducationallyimperativestudentsattendandparticipateinallclinicalhourstoachievecourseoutcomes.3. DuringSpecialtyNursingandSeniorPracticum,studentswillbeexpectedtoattendallclinicalexperiences.

a. Allclinicalhoursmissedwillbemade-upwithexperiencesdevelopedbytheappropriatefacultymemberandmayincludevariousoptions:directcare,simulation,writtenassignment,etc.

b. StudentsmissingclinicalexperiencesmustreportoffbycallingtheDirectoroftheSchoolofNursing2hourspriortothestartoftheclinicalshifttoexplaintheabsence.

ClassroomConsiderations:1.Classroomattendanceisexpectedbutnotmandatory.Attendanceistrackedforadvisementpurposes.Itisappreciatedwhenastudentnotifiestheschoolthathe/shecannotmakeittoclassbutitistheresponsibilityofthestudenttoobtainthemissedinformationorhandouts.Attendancepatternsareacrucialpartofprofessionalismandhaveaprofoundimpactinthehealthcareworkenvironment.Prospectiveemployersfrequentlyaskaboutastudent’sattendanceaspartofthepre-employmentreferenceprocess.2.Studentsarrivinglatetoclassaretowaituntilthefirstbreaktoenterclassinordertominimizeinterruptionstofellowstudentsandthepresenter.IfastudenthascalledinBEFOREthestartofclasstothemainoffice(724-983-3865)toreportanemergencyorextenuatingcircumstance,theinstructormayapprovethestudenttojoinaclassalreadyinsession.OtherConsiderations:

1. Inclementweatherrequiringtheschooltoclose,juryand/orcourttimewillnotbecountedintothemaximummissedhours,howeverproofofthecourt/jurytimemustbeprovidedtotheDirector.(seepolicy#107)

2. Funeralleavewillnotbecountedintothemaximummissedhours.(seepolicy#107)

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StudentPolicy

#106GRADUATIONPOLICY Revised:5/17,1/16,11/15,3/13,11/03

Reviewed:5/14,6/12,6/11,7/10,10/08,9/07,9/05

Tobeeligibleforgraduation,astudentmusthave:

1. Satisfactorilymetalleducationalrequirementsofthenursingprogram.2. Completedthefinalleveloftheprogram.3. MetallfinancialobligationstotheSchoolofNursing.4. ReturnedallmaterialsborrowedfromtheSchoolofNursing.

GraduationAwards:Duringthegraduationceremony,studentsarehonoredforacademicandclinicalexcellencedemonstratedduringtheirnursingeducation.Scholarshipandmonetaryawardsareoftenbasedonperformance.Thefollowingawardsaregiven:

HonorCords: Arepresentedtostudentscompletingthe20-monthnursingcurriculumwithaG.P.A.of3.50orgreater.

NightingaleAward:Thispinisawardedtoastudentwhoconsistentlyexcelledinclinicalanddemonstratedsafe,compassionatecarethroughthenursingprogram.

Scholarships/MonetaryAwards:Alistofscholarshipsismaintainedonthebulletinboardacrossfromthemainoffice.Acompletedlistwitheligibilitycriteriaandinstructionsforapplicationscanbeobtainedfromthefinancialaidofficerorthedirector.Studentswillbenotifiedofavailablescholarshipsonaregularbasisandareencouragedtoapply.

CurrentScholarshipsinclude(butarenotlimitedto):TheAnnC.BoyleMemorial,theAlfredandJaneBarnesMemorial,theJohnandDorothyMasternickFoundation,theRosemaryModerScholarship,theHawke-PetitMemorialScholarship,theMargaretTiceMemorialScholarship,thePrimaryHealthNetworkFoundation,thePauline“Pinky”Rowlandsscholarship.

IntheStateofPennsylvania:• AllpersonsapplyingtotaketheNCLEX-RNexammustcompletethemandatorychildabuse

detectiontraining.• GraduatenursesmayworkinPennsylvaniawithaTemporaryPracticePermit(TPP)untiltheypass

theirStateBoardExamination(NCLEX-RN)uptooneyearaftergraduation.• WiththeenactmentofActs190&110onJanuary1,1986,anycandidateforRegisteredNurse

licensurewhohasfailedtheLicensureExaminationmaynolongerpracticeasagraduatenurse.

IntheStateofOhio:GraduatenursesmustpasstheirStateBoardExamination(NCLEX-RN)topracticeasaRegisterednurse.ThestateofOhiodoesnotissueTemporaryPracticePermits(TPP)

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StudentPolicy

#107SPECIALCIRCUMSTANCESFOR

ABSENCEPOLICYRevised:10/15,8/13/03,11/5/02Reviewed:6/17,1/16,6/14,7/13,6/12,7/10,10/08,9/07,9/05

ExcusedAbsence–DeathinFamily:

1. Three(3)daysaregrantedforadeathintheimmediatefamily.Immediatefamilyisconsideredtobe:mother,father,brother,sister,husband,wife,orchild.

2. One(1)dayisgrantedfordeathofotherfamilymembers.

JuryDuty:

IntheeventastudentiscalledforjurydutythestudentneedstosubmitthenotificationtotheDirector,SchoolofNursing.Aletterwillbepreparedrequestingthestudentbeexcusedfromjurydutyduetothepossibilityofthestudentnotmeetingmandatoryobjectivesofacourse.Finaldecisionofjurydutyrestswiththecourt.

LaborDisputes:

Studentsarerequiredtomakeuptheoryand/orclinicalpractice,whichhavebeencancelledduetolabordisputes.TheschoolreservestherighttouseotheragencieswiththepermissionoftheStateBoardofNursing.Schedulesfortheoryandclinicalpracticemaybethesameastheoriginalordifferentifthesituationnecessitates.

InclementWeatherProcedure:

ThedecisiontoclosetheschoolandcancelclassesshallrestwiththeDirectoroftheSchoolofNursing.Iftheweathereventisanticipated,alternateassignmentsorcourseweekmaybeassignedinadvanceforstudentstocompleteathomeinsteadofdrivingintotheschool.ClosingannouncementswillbeinitiallyandmostoftenpostedonIDMI(thestudentcoursemanagementsystem).Studentsmayalsobecontactedbyphoneorpersonale-mail.

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StudentPolicy

#110DISMISSALPOLICY Revised:1/16,11/15,7/13,7/10,10/08,0/07,11/03,8/03,9/00

Reviewed:6/17,6/14,6/12,7/11,9/05

Studentsmaybesubjecttodismissalfor:

1. Negligenceorwillfulinattentiontopatientcareincludinga“no-call,no-show”foranassignedclinicalexperience.

2. DivulgingconfidentialinformationorotherviolationsofthePatient’sBillofRights3. Falsifyingrecords,reports,orinformation4. Theftordishonesty,includingacademicdishonesty

-SeeTestingPolicy#103andAcademicIntegrityPolicy#1115. Deliberatedamaging,defacing,ormishandlingofequipment6. Drinkingorpossessingintoxicatingbeveragesonschoolorhospitalproperty7. Unauthorizeduseorpossessionofnarcotics,drugs,orotherchemicals

-Forreason#6and#7:SeeDrugFreePolicy#1228. Failuretoreportanaccident,injury,orhazardousandunsafesituation

-SeePolicy#119and#1449. Disruptivebehaviorsthatinterferewiththelearningofotherstudents10. Harassment,BullyingorSexualHarassment

-SeeHarassment/BullyingPolicy#131andSexualHarassmentPolicy#13211. Failureofasecondnursingcourse(Suchas:Fundamentals,Med-Surg.Nursing,Pharmacology,

SpecialtyorPracticum)12. TheSchoolofNursing/Directorreservestherighttodismissastudentwhoforlegal,academic,

emotional,orphysicalreasonscannotbeadvisedtocontinueintheprogram

WhenastudentissubjecttotheDismissalPolicy,thefollowingprocedurewillbeused:

1.Thedirectorwillpresenttothestudentthereasonfordismissalalongwithappropriatedocumentation.Thedismissalformwillbesigned(seenextpage).

2.Thestudenthastherighttoappealthedecisionthroughtheformaldisputeandresolutionpolicy.

3.Finaldecision-makingauthorityfortheconsequencesrestswiththeDirectoroftheSchoolofNursing.

Astudentwhohadbeendismissedfromtheprogramisnoteligibleforreadmissionorre-applicationtotheprogram.

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StudentPolicy#112

STUDENTRETENTIONPOLICY Revised:6/14,7/13,8/04,3/02Reviewed:6/17,1/16,10/15,6/12,7/11,7/10,10/08,9/07,9/05

SharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursingisdedicatedtothesuccessofitsstudents.Tomonitorourstudent’ssuccesswithintheschoolandontheNCLEX-RN,wehaveestablishedthefollowingbenchmarks:

1. Retentionrateofstudentsenteringtheprogramwillbeat70%orgreater.2. 90%orgreaterofprogramgraduateswillpasstheNCLEX-RNexam.

Toachievethesebenchmarks,thefollowingactionshavebeentaken:

1. Admissioncriteriawillbeconsistentlyadheredto.2. Everystudentwillbeassignedafacultyadvisor.3. ATIproductswillbeusedineverycourse.4. EAPwillprovidesupportforindividualstudentsortheentireclassasneeded.5. TheATILiveReview(NCLEX-RNprep)CoursewillbeprovidedattheSchoolofNursingforall

graduates.Recordsofretentionwillbemaintainedforeachclass,alongwithreasonsforattrition.

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StudentPolicy#

115TRANSFERPOLICY Revised:5/17,7/10,10/08,9/07,4/07,4/06,8/05

Reviewed:1/16,10/15,6/14,7/13,6/12,7/11

ProspectivestudentsmayapplyfortransfertoSharonRegionalHealthSystem–SchoolofNursingfromanaccreditedandStateBoardapprovedschoolofnursing.InaccordancewiththeStateBoardofNursing,Sec.21.103,anystudenttransferringtoSharonRegionalHealthSystem–SchoolofNursingmustsuccessfullycompletethesecondlevelofourcurriculum(semesters#4and5).

StudentsseekingtotransfertoSharonRegionalHealthSystem–SchoolofNursingmustbeingoodstandingintheschooltheyareleaving(passingtheoryandclinical).

Procedurefortransfer:

1. Applicantsmustprovidecoursedescriptions,outlinesandtranscriptsfromallpriornursingcourses.Aminimumof12weeksbeforethebeginningofthecourse,anon-refundabletransferfeeof$100mustaccompanythedescriptions,outlinesandtranscripts.Processingwillnotbeginuntilthisfee,andcoursedescriptions,outlinesandtranscriptshavebeenreceived.

2. ApplicantmustmeetallcurrentSharonRegionalHealthSystem–SchoolofNursingadmissioncriteriaandbeingoodacademicstandingwiththeirpreviousschoolofnursing.SeeProgressionPolicy#102a. Acompletedapplicationmustbereceivedpriortothebeginningofthecoursewithinadequatetime

forevaluationandprocessingb. OnereferencemustbefromtheDirectororafacultymemberofthepreviousSchoolofNursing.

ExceptionsmaybemadeinthecaseofaschoolclosingoratthediscretionoftheDirector.3. Placementwillbedependentuponpriorcoursecontent,standardizedtesting,successfulcompletionof

lastclinicalrotationandclinicalskillsevaluationatthediscretionoftheSchoolofNursing.AlltransferstudentsmustcompleteLevelIIoftheprogram.

Eachtransferapplicationwillbereviewedonanindividualbasis.TheSchoolofNursingmayaccommodatetransferstudentsasdeterminedbythecurrentclasssize.StudentsmustadheretothepoliciesofPennStateUniversityastheyrelatetotherequiredcourses.

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StudentPolicy

#117Disability/AccommodationsPolicy Revised:4/14

Reviewed:6/17,1/16,10/15,7/13,6/12,7/11,10/08

SharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursingwillprovidereasonableaccommodationsforqualifiedstudentswithidentifieddisabilitiesinaccordancewithSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973.

AccommodationstoAchieveLearningOutcomes

StudentsneedingreasonableaccommodationsfortestingandskillperformancearetomakeanappointmentwiththeDirectoroftheSchoolofNursingtodiscussthenatureoftheaccommodationrequiredbytheSchool.Requestsforreasonableaccommodationsmustbedocumentedtwomonthspriortoenrollment(essentialelementsofdisabilitydocumentationwillbeprovided).Expensesforthelearningassessmentaretheresponsibilityofthestudent.ResultswillbesharedwiththeEmployeeHealthDepartmentandtheHumanResourcesDepartment.Theschoolcomplieswithallfederal,state,andlocalstatutesandregulations.Itisthepolicyoftheschooltooverseepoliciesandpracticesareadministeredconsistentlywithoutdiscrimination.

Areasonableaccommodationwillbemadeforaknownapplicantwithadisabilityunlesstheaccommodationwouldimposeanunduehardshipontheoperationofthefacility.

Attherequestofthestudent,documentation(seeinformationbelow)ofalearningdisabilityorphysicallimitationwiththetypeofreasonableaccommodationprovidedbytheSchoolwillbesubmittedtotheStateBoardofNursingforNCLEX-RNtestingaccommodations.

AssociationonHigherEducation&Disability(AHEAD)DisabilityServices–DocumentationGuidelinesInordertoreceiveaccommodationsunderSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973,studentsarerequiredtosubmitthoroughandappropriatedocumentationvalidatingtheirdisabilityandtheneedforaccommodations.Documentationshouldvalidatetheneedforservicesbasedontheindividual’scurrentleveloffunctioningintheeducationalsetting.AschoolplansuchasanIndividualizedEducationPlan(I.E.P.)ora504planisinsufficientdocumentation,butshouldbeincludedaspartofamorecomprehensiveassessmentbattery.Studentswithdisabilitiesarerequiredtomeet“essential”,“academic”and“ethical”standardsoftheschool,withorwithoutreasonableaccommodations.Theterm“essential”servestoensurethatinstitutionsofhigherlearningneednever“fundamentallyalter”theirprogramofinstructiontoaccommodatestudentswithdisabilities.

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EssentialElementsofDisabilityDocumentationAQualifiedProfessionalMustConducttheEvaluationThedocumentationshouldbesubmittedbyaprofessionalwhoislicensed/certifiedintheareaforwhichthediagnosisismade.Thereportmustbepresentedonpracticeletterhead,datedandsignedbytheexaminerwiththelicensenumber.RecentnessofDocumentationDisabilitySupportServicesacknowledgesthatonceapersonisdiagnosedashavingaqualifieddisabilityundertheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,thedisabilityisnormallyviewedaslife-long.Althoughthedisabilitywillcontinue,theseverityoftheconditionandtheimpactindifferentsettingsmaychangeovertime.Therefore,theevaluationmustpresentacurrentpictureofhowthestudentperforms.Theevaluationshouldhavebeencompletedwithinthelastthree(3)yearstoshowthecurrentimpactofthedisabilityonthestudentandhowitmayimpactthestudentatthepost-secondarylevel.Thewrittenreportmustincludethefollowing:

• Acleardiagnosticstatementidentifyingthedisability(ICD-DSMclassification).• Descriptionofthediagnosticmethodologyused,includingalldatafromappropriateinstruments

usedtocompletetheevaluation.• Namesofassessmentinstrumentsusedandthedatesoftesting.• Quantitativeandqualitativeinformationwhichsupportsthediagnosis(includingsubtestscores)and

interpretationofthetestscoresifapplicable.• Includeastatementofthefunctionallimitationsthedisabilityhasonlearningorothermajorlife

activities.• Documentationmustvalidatetheneedforservicesbasedonthestudent’scurrentlevelof

functioninginahighereducationsetting.• Notationofmedicationsprescribed,ifany,andpotentialimpactonlearningand/or(expected)side

effects.• Recommendationsforprescriptivetreatmentsand/orsuggestionsforaccommodations,which

shouldbedirectlylinkedtotheimpactofthedisabilityandassociatedissues.

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AdditionalInformationandDocumentationRequirementsforSpecificDisabilities:Allstudentswiththefollowingspecificdisabilitieswhowishtoreceiveaccommodationswillneedtoprovidealloftheaforementionedinformationspecifictotheirdisability,aswellastheadditionalinformationlistedbelow:Asperger’sandOtherPervasiveDevelopmentalDisorders:Adetaileddescriptionofthestudentscurrentleveloffunctioningincluding:communication/Languageskills,abilitytointeractsocially,restricted,repetitiveand/orstereotypedpatternsofbehavior,activitiesandsensoryfunctioning,sensitivitytoenvironmentalconditionsandmotorplanning.Evidencetosupportthesestatementsshouldincluderesultsofaptitudeandachievementtesting,standardizedtestsoflanguageskillsandstandardizedscalesofsymptomsrelatedtoautism;aswellas;clinicalobservationincludinglevelofseverity.AttentionDeficitDisorder:AcopyofarecentdiagnosticreportfromaneurologistwhichstatestheDiagnosticStatisticalManual(DSM)diagnosis,symptomsandthecurrentimpactoftheADHDonanindividual’sabilitytofunctioninanacademicsetting,instrumentsandproceduresusedtomakethediagnosis,andthedosage,typeandfrequencyofcurrentmedication.BlindandVisualImpairment:Acopyofthemostrecenteyeexamination,includingvisualacuity,nearanddistantvision,clinicaldiagnosis(blind,partialvision,lowvision)orlevelofvisualdisability(moderate,severe,profound)andfunctionallimitations.ChronicIllness:Awrittenreportsubmittedbyaprofessionalwhoislicensed/certifiedintheareaforwhichthediagnosisismade,explainthecurrentfunctionallimitationsimposedbythemedicalcondition,medication(s)andpossiblesideeffects.CognitiveDisabilities:LearningDisabilities(LD),TraumaticBrainInjuries(TBI):Acomprehensiveassessmentbatterywhichdoesnotrelyononetestorsubtest.Bothaptitudeandacademicachievementmustbeevaluatedandincludedinthetestreport.Averagebroadcognitivefunctioningmustbedemonstratedonanindividuallyadministeredintelligencetest.Quantitativeandqualitativeinformationwhichsupportsthediagnosis,includingallsubscale/subtestscores,shouldbelisted.Objectiveevidenceofasubstantiallimitationtolearningmustbeprovided.MobilityImpairment:Diagnosisofmobilityimpairment,descriptionoffunctionallimitations,arecordofmedicationsused,prescribeddosageandanysideeffectsexperienced.PsychiatricDisability:ADiagnosticStatisticalManual(DSM)diagnosisfromapsychologistorpsychiatriststatingthediagnosis,characteristicsofthedisability,functionallimitations,projecteddurationandmedications.

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SHARONREGIONALHEALTHSYSTEMSCHOOLOFNURSING

StudentPolicy

#131HARASSMENT/BULLYINGPOLICY Revised:1/16,10/09

Reviewed:10/15,6/14,7/13,6/12,7/11

The School of Nursing follows the Harassment/Bullying Policy located in Human Resources

SharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursingisfirmlycommittedtomaintainingalearning/work

environmentfreefromallformsofharassment/bullyingofanystudent,potentialstudentorSchoolofNursingpersonnel.Harassment/bullyingviolatetheSchoolofNursingpolicyandisneitherpermittednorcondoned.

Harassment/bullyingisdefinedasapatternofconduct,rootedinapowerdifferentialthatthreatens,harms,humiliates,inducesfear,orcausessubstantialemotionaldistress.Includedarebehaviorsthatanyreasonablepersonwouldrecognizeashavingasignificantriskinharmingstudents,potentialstudentsorSchoolofNursingpersonnel.

FacultyoradvisorsemployedattheSchoolofNursingmaychoosetogiveanursingstudenthis/herpersonalcellphonenumber.Thecellphonenumberistobeusedtocontactthefaculty/advisorifothermeansofcommunication(e-mail,officeextension,etc.)hasbeenunsuccessfulorifthestudentisexperiencinganemergency.Student’scontactingfaculty/advisorsafterSchoolofNursinghoursofoperationisdiscouraged.Inappropriateuseofafaculty/advisorcellphonenumbercouldbeconsideredaformofharassment.

Anystudent,potentialstudentorSchoolofNursingpersonnelwhofeelsharassed/bullied,knowsoforsuspectstheoccurrenceofsuchacts,ordesirecounselingoncopingwithpotentialharassment/bullyingisstronglyurgedtocontacttheDirectorofHumanResourcesand/ortheDirectoroftheSchoolofNursing.Becauseofthesensitivityofharassment/bullyingissues,eachcasewillbepromptlyandthoroughlyinvestigatedinthestrictnessconfidencetodeterminewhetherharassment/bullyinghasoccurred.Allinvestigationsaredesignedtoprotectprivacyofandminimizesuspiciontowardallpartiesinvolved.

Anyemployee,personsfoundtohaveviolatedSharonRegionalHealthSystem’sSchoolofNursingpolicyagainstharassment/bullyingwillbesubjectimmediatelytoappropriatedisciplinaryaction,includingtemporarysuspensionortermination(employees)ordismissalfromtheprogram(students)ordenialofadmission(potentialstudents)dependingontheseverityoftheoffense.Byenforcingthispolicy,wewillpreservetherightofeverystudent,potentialstudentorSchoolofNursingpersonneltoenjoyalearning/workenvironmentfreefromharassment/bullying.

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StudentPolicy#172 LeaveofAbsence(LOA)Policy

Approved:5/9/16,effective5/16/16Reviewed:5/17Revised:

Astudentmaychoosetotakealeaveofabsence(LOA)fromthenursingprogramwhenthestudentisexperiencingasignificantpersonalproblemthatisinterferingwiththeirabilitytoremainintheprogramatthattime.Asignificantpersonalproblemmayincludeahealthissue(selforfamily),highlevelofstressduetopersonalissues,financialissues,emotional/psychologicalconcernsoracalltomilitaryduty.Mostoftenaleaveofabsencestudentintendstoreturntotheprogram.Theleaveofabsenceappliestoallnursingcoursesbeingtakenatthetimeoftheleaveandisonlyavailabletostudentswhoareingoodacademicstanding.“Goodacademicstanding”isdefinedbytheprogramasatheorygradeabove79.5%inallcurrentnursingcoursesandsatisfactoryperformanceintheclinicalsetting.

Whenastudentwouldliketotakealeaveofabsence,thestudentwillsubmitawrittenortypedstatementtothedirectorrequestingtheleave.Itisrequestedthatthestudentlistthereasonfortheleaveinthestatementbutitisnotrequired.Thedirectorwilldetermineifthestudentisingoodacademicstanding.Thestudentwillthenmeetwiththedirectortocompletetheleaveofabsenceform.Aftertheformiscompletedandsignedbythestudentandthedirector,PennStateisnotifiedthatthestudenthastakenaleaveofabsencefromtheprogram.Thefinancialaidofficer(FAO)willnotifythestudent’slenderofthechangeofstatus.

Astudentispermittedoneleaveofabsence(LOA)fromtheprogramduringtheiracademiccareerattheSchoolofNursing.Whenthestudentintendstoreturn,thestudentwillbeconsideredareadmissionstudentandwillfollowReadmissionPolicy#173.Thestudentwillbeexpectedtoresumetheprogramwhenthecoursesleftareofferedagainthefollowingyear.Astudentthatdoesnotreturntotheprogramwhenthecourse(s)leftareofferedthefollowingyearbutdoeswishtoreturntotheprogramatalatertimewillneedtobegintheapplication/admissionprocess(seetheadmissionpolicy).IfthestudentchoosesnottoorisunabletoreturntotheprogramduringtheLOAperiod,thestudentwillsubmitawrittenstatementtotheprogramdirectorthathe/shedoesnotintendtoreturn.

NOTE:Astudentthatisnotingoodacademicstandingmaychoosetowithdrawfromtheprogram(seeWithdrawalPolicy#104).

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Student

Policy#173READMISSIONPOLICY Approved:5/9/16,effective5/16/16

Revised:Reviewed:5/17

Followingaleaveofabsence(LOA)orwithdrawal,anursingstudentmaybereadmittedtotheprogramonetimeduringthestudent’sacademiccareer.Thestudentrequestingareadmissionwillsubmitawrittenrequesttotheprogramdirectoratleast12weeksbeforethesemesterthattheyarerequestingtoreturntobegins.Allreadmissionstudentsmustmeetdesignatedreadmissioncriteriaincludedonareadmissionchecklistbythelistedduedatesforthesemesterthestudentisreturningto.Thereadmissionchecklistisprovidedtothestudent.Studentsnotcompletingreadmissioncriteriaonorbeforetheduedatesmaybedeniedreadmission.Readmissioncriteriamostofteninclude(butarenotlimitedto):

-SRHSHospitalOrientationandComputerRe-orientation -ReviewoftheStudentHandbookfortheclasscohortthatthestudentisbeingreadmittedto -Re-signingSchoolofNursingprogramorientationforms

-ProofofcurrentBLS/HealthcareprovideCPRcertification-EmployeeHealthscreening:Mantouxtestanddrugscreen-Repeatofrequiredbackgroundclearances-Are-admissionadvisementmeeting

Thestudent’spreviousacademicandperformancerecordswillbereviewedtoguidethedirector,advisorandfacultyinareasthatthestudentmayneedadditionalsupportpriortoreturningtotheprogram.Thereadmissionstudentmaybeaskedtorepeataskillcompetency,attendalaborretakeanexamorATIassessmentpriortoreadmissionstopreparethestudentforsuccessintheprogram.

NOTE:Astudentwithanoutstandingfinancialbalanceowedtotheschool,maynotbereadmittedtotheprogram

NOTE:ALOAorwithdrawalstudentisexpectedtobereadmittedtotheprogramwhenthewithdrawncoursesareofferedthefollowingyear.Ifgreaterthanoneyearlapsesbetweenthedateofwithdrawalandreadmission,thestudentmustbeginthenewapplicantprocess.Onereadmissiontotheprogramispermitted.Uponreadmission,anewTitleIVFinancialAidPackageiscalculatedusingcurrentawardyearfigures.

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StudentPolicy#174 TransferofCreditsPolicy

Implemented:DRAFT#15-20-16Reviewed:Revised:

PurposeofthePolicy:StudentswhohaveearnedprovisionalacceptanceintotheSchoolofNursingprogrammayhavealreadycompletedsomeofthecollegecourses(Math,English,Anatomy,Psychology,FreshmanSeminar,Physiology,Microbiology,NutritionandHumanGrowth/Development)includedwithintheprogram’s5semestercurriculum.InordertorequestthattheSchoolofNursingacceptpreviouscollegecredits,anofficialtranscriptofthecollegecourseswillberequired.Pre-requisitecoursesarenotrequiredandtheprogramdoesnotoffer“advancedstanding”.

Studentsrequestingtransferofnursingcourses(Fundamentals,PharmacologyandMSI)willbeaddressedusingtheStudentTransferPolicy#115.

Policy:

1.Allcoursesbeingacceptedfortransferwillbereviewedbytheprogram’sAdmissionCommitteeduringtheprovisionalacceptanceperiod(March-December).AnofficialtranscriptisrequiredbyJuly1st.An“unofficial”transcriptwillbeacceptedforstudentstakingclassesinthesummerandfallsemestersforfinalacceptanceintosemester#2.Aminimumgradeof“C”isrequiredforallcreditsbeingtransferredintotheprogram.Pleasenotethataprovisionalacceptancestudentmayneedtoretakeasemester#1coursetoincreasehisorherGPAtoatleast2.75aspartofthecriteriaforfinalacceptance.

2.AcoursedescriptionmustbesentforanycoursestakenatcollegesanduniversitiesotherthanPennStateUniversity(PSU)andButlerCommunityCollege(BC3).Providingacoursedescriptionistheresponsibilityofthestudent.Theprogramwillworkwiththepartneringuniversitytodetermineifthecourseisacceptableinscopeandcontenttothecoursesrequiredwithintheprogram’scurriculum.

3.Sciencebasedcollegecoursesconsideredforprogramcredit(Anatomy,PhysiologyandMicrobiology)musthavebeencompletedwithinthelastsevenyears.PleasenotethatwhendecidingontheAnatomyandPhysiologycourses,studentsmusttakebothatthesameinstitution.Coursesdifferfrominstitutiontoinstitutionthereforestudentsmaymissnecessarycontent.(Ex.Anatomy129withlabandPhysiology141/142ORAnatomyandPhysiologyIandAnatomyandPhysiologyII-mustbetakenwithinthesameinstitutiontoassurecoverageofallbodysystems).

4.Additionalcoursesbeingconsideredforcredit(examples:math,english,psychology,nutrition,andhumangrowthanddevelopment)willbeevaluatedonanindividualbasis.

5.Afterfinalacceptanceintosemester#2oftheprogram,allremainingcourseswillbescheduledandtakeninsequenceattheSchoolofNursingandthepartnereduniversity(ThePennsylvaniaStateUniversity).

References:ACEN,2016:Policy#25TransferofCreditandPAStateBoardofNursingsection21.103

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MiscellaneousInformation:

LivingAccommodations:Livingaccommodationsarenotavailable.Mealsareavailableinthehospitalcafeteria.Studentspayonapermealbasis.Uniform:Studentswillbeinformedconcerningthepurchaseofuniformspriortoentry.Textbooks:TextbooksmaybepurchasedfromthePennState-Shenangooranyothersourceofthestudent’schoice.Hospitalization:Studentsareencouragedtocarryindependenthospitalizationinsurance.TheSchoolofNursingwillnotassumeresponsibilityformedicalexpensesincurredbythestudent.EmploymentPolicy:Thefacultyrecognizesthestudent’srighttoseekemployment.Student’semploymentisnottointerferewithschedules,clinical,laboratory,orclassroomexperiences.AdvisementProgram:Anacademicadvisementprogramisprovidedforallstudents.StudentHealthProgram:TheStudentHealthServicesareprovidedbySharonRegionalHealthSystem,EmployeeHealthServices.Allfeesandexpensesforpre-entryandinterimhealthexaminationswillbeassumedbytheSchoolofNursing.Dailyhealthservicesareavailableforallstudentswithfeesandexpensesassumedbythestudent.FairTreatmentofStudents:AStudentDisputeandResolutionCommitteehasbeenestablishedwithrepresentationofstudentsandfacultyconstitutingthemembership.Thegoalistosupportfairandequaltreatmentofallstudents.Thedisputeandresolutioncommitteeconsistsofaninformalandformalprocess.School-RelatedInjuries:StudentinjuriesaretobeimmediatelyreportedtotheDirectorofNursingandaninjuryreportwillbecompleted.ThestudentmayrequiremedicalcareintheEmergencyRoombasedontheseverityoftheinjury.HumanResourcesisnotifiedofanystudentinjuries.

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MiscellaneousInformation(continued):StudentNurseAssociationofPennsylvania(S.N.A.P):StudentsareencouragedtobecomemembersofthestudentNurseAssociationofPennsylvania.ThestudentsparticipatevoluntarilyinthisprofessionalorganizationandmayholdofficesondistrictandstatelevelsofS.N.A.P.ProtectionofPrivacyforStudentsandParents:Studentsaregiventheopportunitytoreviewallclinicalevaluationsandgrades.Studentsmayrequestcorrectionoftheserecordsbyappointment.Anydisclosureofthisinformationisdoneonlywithwrittenpermissionofthestudent.TheSchoolofNursingabidesbytheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA),whenutilizingstudentacademicinformation.FERPAisdiscussedduringorientationtotheSchoolofNursingandwrittenpermissionfromthestudentisgainingpriortodiscussiontheiracademicsituationwithanyoneotherthanthestudent.Parentalrightsareprotectedinthesamemanner,shouldtherebeastudentwhoisunder18yearsofage.StudentssigntoallowSRHStoutilizetheirinformation.TravelPolicy:StudentsintheSchoolofNursingwillhavetheadvantageofeducationalexperiencesinavarietyofprofessionalsettingsandinavarietyofcommunities.Eachstudentisexpectedtoassumetheresponsibilityofhis/herowntransportationtoandfromsuchplacesregardlessofthelocation.Transcripts:Transcriptsareavailableuponwrittenauthorizationfromtheindividualconcerned.Onecopyisprovidedfreeofcharge.Additionaltranscriptswillbeprovidedforafee.Satisfactorysettlementofallfinancialobligationsisnecessarybeforereleaseofthetranscript.Requestsfortranscriptsmustspecifythenameandaddressoftheagency,schoolororganizationtowhichitshouldbesent.

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RighttoKnowInformation

EducationalEffectivenessoftheProgramRetentionRate:2009–69%;2010–57%;2011-70%;2012-63%;2013-67%;2015-72%2016-72% 2017-80%Note:Duetotheupdatedcurriculumandgraduationdate,therewerenograduatesintheyearof2014.NCLEX–RNResults/PassRate:TheNCLEX-RNistheexamtakenbygraduatestobecomelicensedregisterednurses(RN).TheNCLEX-RNpassrateforthelastsixgraduatingclassesrangesfrom68%to100%(seebelow).DetailedstatisticaldataisavailablebycontactingtheSchoolofNursingDirector.2009:84%2010:68%2011:100%2012:100%2013:81%2015:100%2016:95%2017:94%Note:Duetotheupdatedcurriculumandgraduationdate,therewerenograduatesintheyearof2014.GraduationSatisfaction:Graduationsatisfactionwiththeprogramwasassessedbywrittenandtelephonesurveys.Oftheresponsesreceivedfromthegraduations,satisfactioncontinuestorangebetween95to100%.EmployerSatisfaction:Graduatesareconsistentlyidentifiedashavingstrongperformanceinclinicalskillsofassessment,problemsolving,healthteaching,communicationskills,andleadershipabilities.Oneemployerwrote,“ThisRNhasdemonstratedsoundclinicaljudgmentandhassoundclinicalassessmentskills.”EmploymentPatterns:SharonRegionalHealthSystemissituatedintheShenangoValley,whichbordersPennsylvaniaandOhio.Employmentopportunitiesintheareaincludeacuteandlong-termcare,aswellascommunityandprivatesettings.SharonRegionalHealthSystemgraduateshavebeenemployedbythesetypesofagenciesinMercer,Lawrence,Venango,Trumbull,andMahoningcounties.Graduatesaresurveyedsixmonthsaftergraduationtoinquireaboutemploymentstatus.Employmentratesfortherecentgraduatingclassesare100percent.Themajorityofthoseemployedareeitherinhospitalsorlong-termsettings.CampusSafetyandSecurity:InformationiscontinuallycollectedandcompiledtokeepcurrentstatisticsregardingtheoccurrencesofcrimeswithintheHealthSystemcampus.AcopyofthisreportiskeptonfileintheschoolofficeandavailableuponrequestStudentsreceiveinformationyearlyabouttheHealthSystemsafetyandsecuritypoliciesanddrugandalcoholpolicies.

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Clearances/CriminalBackgroundChecks:ImportantInformationforallApplicantandStudents

Whatcrimesmustbereportedbytheapplicantforlicensure?Answer:Allconvictions,guiltypleasandnolocontenderepleasexceptforminortrafficviolationsnotrelatedtotheuseofdrugsoralcoholmustbereported.Thisincludesmisdemeanors,felonies,drivingundertheinfluence(DUI)anddrivingwhileintoxicated(DWI).Crimesmustbereportedeveniftheyareasuspendedimpositionofsentence,anARD(AcceleratedRehabilitativeDisposition).Whattypeofdocumentationdoesthestudentneedtosubmitinsupportoftheapplicationifhe/shehasapriorcriminalrecord?Answer:Apersonalexplanatoryletter,itshouldincludethefollowinginformation:

§ Thedateofthecriminaloffense§ Circumstancesleadinguptothearrestoraction§ Actualconvictionoradministrativeaction§ Actualsentenceoragencyorder§ Currentstatusofsentenceororder§ ProvideacurrentcriminalhistoryrecordscheckfromthePennsylvaniaStatePolice

Applicantswithacriminalhistoryshouldapplyassoonaspossiblebecausetheapplicationreviewprocessislongerfortheseapplicants.Applicantswithpriorconvictionswillexperienceadelayintheprocessingoftheirapplicationswhilealldocumentationrelatingtothematterisreviewed.Afteraninitialreviewbytheboardstaff,theapplicantmaybeaskedtoprovidecertifiedofficialcourtdocumentsrelativetothecriminalrecord.Everycompletedapplicationwillbereviewedandconsidered.SomewillbereferredtothePennsylvaniaStateBoardofNursing’sApplicationCommittee.TheCommitteemeetsinconjunctionwiththeBoardmeetings,sothedecisionmaytakesometime.Applicantsshouldbeawarethatneitheratemporarypermitnoranauthorizationtotaketheexaminationwillbegranteduntilthereviewhasbeencompletedandafinaldecisionhasbeenmaderegardingtheapplication.The“ProfessionalNursingLaw”ofPennsylvania(1985P.L.409,No.109,Section6c)specifies:theBoardshallnotissuealicenseorcertificatetoanapplicantwhohasbeenconvictedofafeloniousactprohibitedbytheactofApril14,1972(P.L.233,No.64)knownas“TheControlledSubstance,Drug,DeviceandCosmeticAct”,orconvictedofafelonyrelatingtoacontrolledsubstanceinacourtoflawoftheUnitedStatesoranyotherstate,territoryorcountry,unlessatleastten(10)yearshaveelapsedfromthedateofconviction.Convictedshallincludeajudgment,andadmissionofguiltorapleaofnolocontendere.PersonalconcernsregardingthispositionshouldbedirectedtotheStateBoardofNursinginHarrisburg,Pennsylvania.Telephonenumber:(717)783-7142.6/12,6/11,7/10,3/14/08

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TuitionPayment,RefundandFinancialAid

FinancialAid:

AvarietyofprogramsareavailabletoassistSchoolstudentswitheducationalcosts.TheSchooltakespartintheFederalPellGrantandStaffordLoanprograms.StudentswholiveinPennsylvaniaareeligibleforaPennsylvaniaStateGrant.OhioresidentscanapplyfortheOhioInstructionalGrant.

Allstudentswhoseekfinancialaidmustcompletetheapplicationforfederalandstategrantseachyearinordertodeterminefinancialneed.

Inadditiontothefederalandstateprograms,privatescholarshipsandloansareavailablefromvarioussources.Studentsareencouragedtobeawarethatalthoughfinancialaidisavailableandmaybeaconsiderablesourceofhelp,itshouldbynomeansbereliedupontocovertheentirecostofattendingschool.

WrittenfinancialaidinformationisavailableuponrequestandindividualcounselingmaybearrangedbyappointmentwiththeFinancialAidOfficerat724-983-3988ormailto:[email protected]

SchoolRefundPolicy:IfastudentintendstowithdrawfromSRHS-SON,he/shemustinformtheDirectoroftheSchoolinwriting,identifyingthespecificdateandthereasonforwithdrawal.Tuitionrefundisavailableduringatermbasedonthedateofwithdrawalinaccordancewiththefollowingschedule.

• Weeks1-2 80%• Weeks3-4 60%• Weeks5-6 40%• Week7 20%• Weeks8-15 0%

PennStatecourseswilladheretoinstitution’spolicy.TuitionPayment:

Tuitionisduepriortothebeginningofeachterm.Studentsarerequiredtopaytuitionormakearrangementsforpaymentbeforebeingadmittedtoclassthefirstdayofeachterm.A$25latefeemaybechargedandstudentsmaynotbepermittedtocontinuepastfourweeksofeachtermwithanunpaidbalance.

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SHARONREGIONALHEALTHSYSTEMSCHOOLOFNURSINGTUITIONCHART/CLASSOF2020…….EXAMPLE**alleducationalchargessubjecttochangewithoutnotice.**

FallSemester

AUGUST–DECEMBER2018

CALCULATION FEES TOTAL

PSU English(015) 3creditsx$504.00=$1512.00 $189.00 5834.00 Anatomy(129,129L 4creditsx$504.00=$2016.00 Math21or35 3creditsx$504.00=$1512.00 Psychology100 3creditsx$504.00=$1512.00 FreshmanSeminar 1creditx$504.00=$504.00 $7056.00-$1411.00(20%discount)=$5645.00+$189.00fee=$5834.00 SemesterTotal$5834.00

SpringSemester

JANUARY–MAY2019 CALCULATION FEES TOTAL

SRHS FundamentalsofNursing

4creditsx$265.00=$1060.00 $672.00 2262.00

IntroductiontoPharmacology

1creditX$265.00=$265.00

SRHS IntroductiontoHealthcareProfessional

1creditX$265.00=$265.00

PSU HealthAssessment251 3creditsx$504.00=$1512.00 $189.00 3011.00 Physiology141,141L 4creditsx$504.00=$2016.00 $3528.00-$706.00(20%discount)=$2822.00+$189.00Fee=$3011.00 SemesterTotal$4565.00

SummerSemester

MAY–AUGUST2019 CALCULATION FEES

SRHS Med-Surg 7creditsx$265.00=$1855.00 $672.00 2792.00 PharmacologyI 1creditx$265.00=$265.00

PSU Microbiology106,107L 4creditsx$504.00=$2016.00 $86.00 1699.00 $2016.00-$403.00(20%discount)=$1613.00+86.00Fee=$1699.00 SemesterTotal$3547.00

FallSemester

AUGUST–DECEMBER2019

CALCULATION FEES TOTAL

SRHS Med-SurgNursingII(SON)

7creditsx$265.00=$1855.00 $672.00 2792.00

PharmacologyII 1creditx$265.00=$265.00 PSU Nutrition251 3creditsx$504.00=$1512.00 $189.00 2608.00 HumanGrowthand

Development3creditsx$504.00=$1512.00

$3024.00-$605.00(20%discount)=2419.00+$189.00Fee=$2608.00 SemesterTotal$4456.00Spring

SemesterJANUARY–MAY2020 CALCULATION FEES TOTAL

SRHS Obstetrics,Pediatrics,MentalHealthNursing

7creditsX$265.00=$1855.00 $734.00(includesRICHcenterfeeof$62)

3649.00

SeniorPracticum 3creditsx$265.00=$795.00 SpecialtyPharmacology 1creditx$265.00=$265.00

PSU TransitionandProfessionalRole390(PSU)

3creditsx$504.00=$1512.00 $86.00 1296.00

$1512.00-$302.00(20%discount)=$1210.00+$86.00=$1296.00 ADDITIONALCOSTS:(estimated) Transportation $450.00 Uniforms/Shoes $300.00

Books $700.00GrandTotal=$25,943.00Food $400.00Miscellaneous $150.00 $2,000.00

SemesterTotal$3647.00

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SHARONREGIONALHEALTHSYSTEMSchoolofNursing

PositionTitle: StudentProfessionalNurseDepartment: SchoolofNursingDepartment#: 8820PositionSummary:Underfacultysupervisionandlevelguidelinesofthestudentperformsthesamephysicalandpsychologicalpatientcareactivitiesastheprofessionalnurse.Thedescriptionofthe“Essentialfunctionsofnursingstudents”ismeanttoprovideinformationonthemajorareasofresponsibilityintheprovisionofsafepatientcare.Whilenottobeintendedtobeall-inclusive,theattachedareconsideredtobetheessentialrequirementsofnursingstudentsenrolledinSharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursing.Planningforindividualage-specificneedswilloccurasitrelatestothedepartment’sspecificpatientpopulation:[√]Neonate [√]Adolescents [√]Non-ClinicalAreas[√]Infant [√]Adult [√]Children [√]GeriatricGeneralRequirements:[√]HighSchoolgraduateorequivalent[√]CPRBasicLifeSupport/Healthcareprovider[√]SpecifiedGeneralEducationCollegeCourses[√]PRAct33/34(clearances)[√]HepatitisVaccine[√]Proofofimmunizations[√]Physicaland2StepMantoux(TBtest)ExposureCategory:[√]CategoryI–Jobclassificationinwhichallemployeeshaveoccupationalexposuretobloodbournepathogens.[√]CategoryII–Jobclassificationinwhichsomeemployeeshaveoccupationalexposuretobloodbournepathogens.[√]CategoryIII–Jobclassificationinwhichsomeemployeesdonothaveoccupationalexposuretobloodbournepathogens.UniversalAccountabilities:1. CustomerRelations 3. GrowthandDevelopment2. TeamWork 4. SkillsandCompetenciesProfessionalAccountabilities:Characteristicsofthispositionarebelow,however,responsibilitiesmayvary.Vision:Abletoassesspatient’shealthstatususingvisualinspectionandobservationtodetectchangesinphysicalappearance,contour,andcolor.Abletoaccuratelyreadlabelsonmedications,calibrationdevicessuchassyringesandmanometers,variousmonitoringdevices,andwrittencommunication.

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Hearing:Musthavehearingwithinnormalrangetoelicitanddetectpertinentinformationwhilecommunicatingwithpatientsandhealthteam.Mustbeabletodetectchangesinpatientconditionthroughaccurateuseofsuchauditorymonitoringdevices,suchasstethoscopeandtohearandrespondtomechanicalalarms.Speech:AbletoverballycommunicateusingtheEnglishlanguageinanunderstandablemannertoassessandimpartinformationconcerningpatientstatus,toeffectivelycompletepatient/familyteachingandtointeractwiththehealthcareteam.Walking/Standing:Prolongedperiodsofwalking/standingoccurwhileintheclinicalarea.Stairsmustbenegotiated.Sitting:Requiredtobeseatedinclass,computerlab,andclinicalconferences,andwhilechartingintheclinicalarea.Lifting/Carrying:Requiredtoliftandcarrymedicalsupplies,medicationsandchartswithanaverageliftingrequirementof10-50pounds.Requiredtotransfer,move,andliftpatientswhenperforminginthedemonstrationlabandtheclinicalarea.Assistanceshouldberequestedwhenpatientliftingorrepositioningisundertaken.DepthPerception:Neededtorecognizethatobjectshavedepth,height,andwidth.Mustbeabletodescribeobservationsofwounds,lesions,etc.Effectivelyassistclientswithrehabilitativeprocessesofambulation,stairclimbing,andtransferringtechniques.Requiredforfinetaskperformancewhenusingmedicalsuppliesforinsertionintothebodyormedicationpreparationandadministrationbyinjectiontechnique.FineMotorSkills:Mustbeabletoperformnursingprocedures,assistphysicianswithexaminations,handleandcontrolmedicalequipment,tubing,andspecimens.Mustbeabletowriteclearlyonallrequiredreportsandrecords.Mustbeabletohaveanawarenessorfeelingofconditionswithinorwithoutthebodybyusingthefingersandhandstotouch.Theindividualmustbeabletofeelvibrations,pulses,andtemperatureofskin.Alsomustbeabletograspandeasilymanipulateequipmentwhenprovidingpatientcare.Pushing/Pulling:Positioning,pulling,andpushingarerequiredinpreparingpatientsforscheduledproceduresandintransferringpatientsandmedicalequipment.Pushingisrequiredtoperformcardiopulmonaryresuscitation,whichrequiressufficientphysicalfunctionoftheupperandlowerbodytoeffectivelycompleteCPRtechnique.Bending/Reaching/Twisting:Considerablereaching,stooping,bending,kneeling,andcrouchingarerequiredwhenbathingpatients,makingbeds,andinsettingupandmonitoringequipment.Temperament:Theskillsessentialtonursingincludecriticalthinkingabilitiesandtheabilitytoadapttovaryingpressuresintimesofstressorcrisesandinunpredictablesituations.Astudentmustdemonstrateself-control,theabilitytoacceptlimitsandsuggestions,sensitivitytopatientcomfortandprivacyandexpressinterestinpatientprogresswhileinteractinginacaringandprofessionalmanner.Thestudentwillbeexposedtobodyfluids,communicablediseases,andunpleasantelements(accidents,injuries,andillness).Thestudentwillbeprovidedwiththeknowledgeandskillsrelatedtoownprotectionandtheprotectionofothers.Emotionalstabilityisneededtomaintainatherapeuticrelationshipwithpatients,familiesandhealthcareteammembers.Therapeuticcommunicationandinteractionmustbeeffectivetomeettheuniqueneedsofvariouspatientpopulationsserved,i.e.geriatric,middle-aged,youngadults,etc.Thestudentnursemaynotposeasignificantrisktothehealth,safety,andwell-beingofthoseintheschool,clinicalarea,oranysignificantaffiliatingagency.Reviewed:6/14,6/12,6/11,7/10,10/08,9/07,9/05

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JobTitle: StudentNurse

Never0

Occasional10-33%

Frequent34-65%

Continuous66%ofday

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Lifting 0-10lbs. X 10-20lbs X 20-35lbs X 35-50lbs X 50-75lbs X 75-100lbs X Over100lbs X ForwardReaching: X OverheadReaching: X Standing: X Walking: X Sitting: X Climbing: Stairs/Ladder: X Bending/Stooping: X Pushing/Pulling: 0-10lbs X 10-20lbs X 20-35lbs X 35-50lbs X 50-100lbs X Over100lbs X Grasping:repetitive/sustained: X Finemotorcoordination: X Vision:near/far X Hearing:ordinaryconversation/other X Other:

Reviewed:6/17,6/14,6/12,6/11,7/10,10/08,9/07,9/05

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