DIRECTIONS TO SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE BROCKTON HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSINGSignature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing is located 20 miles south of Boston. To get to the school:FROM NORTH AND WEST OF BROCKTON: Follow Route 128 to Route 24 South (Brockton/Fall River/New Bedford) to Route 123 East. Continue on Route 123 approximately 1.5 miles from downtown Brockton to the Hospital entrance at 680 Centre Street.FROM SOUTH OF BROCKTON: Follow Route 24 North to Route 123 East. Continue on Route 123 approximately 1.5 miles from downtown Brockton to the Hospital entrance at 680 Centre Street.Public transportation is available to and from the hospital through BAT-Brockton Area Transit-on Route 5. For more information on buses, call (508)580-1170.

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BROCKTON HOSPITALSCHOOL OF NURSING

Signature Healthcare/Brockton HospitalAccredited by:Accreditation by the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the

American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Accreditation by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) –

Comprehensive Community Cancer Program Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) ACR Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Accreditation American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) American College of Radiology Certification:

CT, PET/CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Mammography American Diabetes Association – Certified Diabetes Education

Program BCBS Blue Distinction for Hips and Knees Breast Imaging Center of Excellence Award: meeting ACR

requirements for Mammography, Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, Breast Ultrasound and Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy

Cintas Partners in Excellence in Preservation of the Environment and in Document Security

College of American Pathologists (CAP) Department of Public Health: Building Antimicrobial Stewardship Fisher College/New England Association of Schools and Colleges

(NEASC) Intersocietal Accreditation Commission Echocardiography Lab

(IAC) Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Nuclear

Laboratories – (ICANL) for Nuclear Cardiology at 110 Liberty St. Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular

Laboratories (ICAVL) – 4 modalities Mammography Quality Standards Act and Program Certification Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)Nuchal Transluceny Certification for Obstetric Imaging Stroke Gold plus Award and Target: Stroke Honor Roll (GWTG)

– American Stroke Association The American College of Surgeons The Joint CommissionAffiliated with: American Career Institute for Medical AssistingBay State College for Physical Therapist Assistant ProgramBeth Israel Deaconess HospitalBoston College for Social WorkBridgewater State College for Social WorkBristol Community College for Occupational TherapyBunker Hill Community College for Diagnostic Medical SonographyFloating Hospital for Children at TuftsFranklin Pierce University for Physician AssistantHealth Care Training Center for Medical Billing/

Coding, Medical Assistant & PhlebotomyMassasoit Community College for Phlebotomy TrainingMassasoit Community College for Computerized TomographyMassasoit Community College for Radiologic TechnologyMassasoit Community College for Nursing Education ProgramMassasoit Community College for Respiratory CareNortheastern University for Speech – Language PathologistQuincy College for Clinical Nursing EducationQuincy College for Surgical Technology ProgramQuinnipiac University for RadiologyRegis College for Graduate Nursing StudentsSoutheastern Technical Institute for Medical Assistant programSoutheastern Technical Institute for Practical Nursing ProgramUMass Dartmouth for Medical Laboratory ScienceUMass Boston College of Nursing for Nursing and Health SciencesUniversity of New Hampshire for Occupational TherapyThe Hospital is also affiliated with Boston Higashi School: The International School for Autism; Brockton High School: Life Skills Program; North River Collaborative (Abington High School): STEP Program; South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School: Health Careers Technology Program and Whitman-Hanson Regional High School: Partners in Business: Student placement: High School Internships.

Member of:American Hospital Association and the Massachusetts

Hospital Association Licensed by:Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital is licensed by the

Massachusetts Department of Public HealthThe Psychiatric Service is licensed by the Department of Mental HealthThe Transitional Care Unit is licensed by the

Department of Public HealthNuclear Medicine Department is licensed by the

Nuclear Regulatory CommissionSignature Healthcare Brockton Hospital’s Maternal-Newborn Suite

is licensed by the Department of Public HealthSignature Healthcare Brockton Hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization

Lab is licensed by the Department of Public HealthThe Outpatient Care Center at Quincy Avenue and the Hospital’s

Outpatient Radiology Service at 110 Liberty Street are licensed by the Department of Public Health

Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital School of NursingApproved by:Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in NursingAccredited by:Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)*3343 Peachtree Road N. E. Suite 500Atlanta, GA 30326 Telephone: 404-975-5000 Web site: www.nlnac.orgFax: 404-975-5020Member of:National League for Nursing, Council of Diploma ProgramsMassachusetts/Rhode Island League for Nursing, Council of Associ-

ate Degree and Diploma ProgramsMassachusetts/Rhode Island League for Nursing,New England Association of College Admissions CounselorsNational Association of College Admissions CounselorsMassachusetts School Counselors' AssociationMassachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid AdministratorsNational Association of Student Financial Aid AdministratorsMassachusetts Centralized Nursing Clinical Placement SystemAffiliated with: Fisher College * The ACEN serves as a repository for information about curricula, tuition and fees for the nation’s nursing programs. It also serves as gatekeeper for the Title IV – HEA Student Loan Program. NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICEIn accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. ss 2000d et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. ss 794), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. ss 1681), The Americans With Dis-abilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. ss 6101 et seq.), to the extent that they may be applicable, Brockton Hospital School of Nursing does not, on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, handicap, or age, discriminate in admission or access to, or treat-ment or employment in, its programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance or in its granting of scholarships or other financial aid. The person whose name appears below has been designated to co-ordinate the efforts of the School to comply with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations lawfully and validly imple-menting these Federal laws. (Department regulations promulgated pursuant to Title VI, Section 504, Title IX, and the Age Discrimina-tion Act appear at 45 CFR Parts 80, 84, 86 and 91, respectively. The regulations promulgated pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act appear at 29 CFR 1630.) For further information about the regu-lations and the School's grievance procedures for resolution of discrimi-nation complaints, contact the Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services, Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, 680 Centre Street, Brockton, MA 0230; Telephone (508) 941-7050.Brockton Hospital formally changed its name in December 2007 to Signature Healthcare. For purposes of this Catalogue, Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing is hereinafter referred to as Brockton Hospital School of Nursing or BHSN.

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AdmissionsAdmission Policy Statement Veteran’s Affairs EligibilityOpen HousesApplication ProcedureRefusal or Annulment of AdmissionAdmission RequirementsTransfer Credits Associate in Science Degree CandidatesCORI, SORI Policies Basic Life Support Policy (BLS)

Financial Aid and AwardsDetermination of Financial NeedRequired FormsVerificationEntrance and Exit CounselingTypes of Financial AidSH/BHSN Scholarships Graduation Awards

Academic PoliciesDay Division Evening/Weekend Division Graduation RequirementsGraduation Ceremony Graduation with HonorsSatisfactory Academic ProgressionGrading SystemClass and Clinical Attendance PolicyRepeated Nursing CoursesWithdrawal/Readmission to SH/BHSNCourse Audit Dean’s List

What People Say AboutSignature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital School of Nursing and the Nursing Profession

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Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospitaland the School of NursingHistoryMissionPhilosophyGoals Program Outcomes Accreditation Educational Effectiveness Students and SH/BHSN

Academic ExperiencesFacultyLearning ResourcesInformation Sessions/Orientation to SH/BHSN Educational Mobility LPN Advanced Placement LPN Applicants to SH/BHSN LPN Seminar ATI Testing Policy/NCLEX Practice

Cultural, Social andRecreational ActivitiesAlumni AssociationNational Student Nurses Association (NSNA)

Services to StudentsCounselingAcademic AdvisingAcademic Support for Students with Learning DisabilitiesJudicial ProcessFood ServicesHealth Services and InsuranceTransportation and ParkingTextbooksSH/BHSN Dress Code Identification BadgesCommunication Security Services Smoking Policy NCLEX-RN Information

This is an official publication of Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (BHSN). BHSN reserves the right to change require-ments regarding admission, course prerequisites, tuition and fees, curriculum, graduation requirements and other regula-tions affecting the student body. Students should refer to the student and financial aid handbooks and curriculum guide for further reports on policies and information found in this cata-log. Such regulations govern both incoming and matriculating students and will be effective as determined by BHSN.

All information and/or policies in this catalog can be found in expanded detail in either the Student Handbook, Program and Course Offerings, or Financial Aid Handbook.

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Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospitaland the School of Nursing

Brockton Hospital, founded in 1896, is a private, non-profit community teaching hospital with 253 beds serving 20 communities in southeastern Massachusetts. The Hospital offers graduate medical education programs in medicine, surgery, emergency, newborn and pediatrics, ENT and neurology. The Hospital also provides a transitional year resi-dency program through an affiliation with Tufts Medical Center.

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital offers advanced treatment to the communities it serves, including a cardiac catheterization suite and two state-of-art cardiac catheterization laboratories; a renovated Department of Radiation Therapy with high-tech options like TomoTherapy®, a targeted cancer treatment only available at 200 centers around the world; digital mammography screenings in our state-of-the art Women’s Imaging Center; a Maternal-Newborn Pavilion with a Level II special care nursery; open bore high resolution 3T MRI in our Imaging Department; telemedicine; bedside scanning of patient barcode bracelets; Electronic Health Records; and more.

In December 2007, Brockton Hospital became a regional institution, acquiring a system of primary care physicians and medical centers to create a new and larger healthcare provider. Brockton Hospital changed its name to Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. The new system maintains the same network of patients and doctors. However, as a regional, multi-specialty provider, it provides the Brockton Hospital community a seamless, locally governed healthcare delivery system, with high quality at a low cost.

HistoryBrockton Hospital School of Nursing (BHSN), a private institution for nursing education, is an integral part of Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. Originally established in 1897, BHSN has long had a prestigious reputation in the surrounding community. Considered a venerated asset to both the Hospital and the community, BHSN has a history of attracting high caliber students. The School has been in the forefront of nursing education for over a century and has graduated over 2,600 nurses mainly from southeastern Massachusetts.

BHSN was originally two years in length and expanded in 1911 to three years to comply with state regulations. During the Depression, many small schools throughout the nation closed. BHSN was no exception. BHSN closed its doors in 1935 only to reopen eight years later due to the great nursing shortage created by WWII. In 1979, BHSN responded to trends in nursing education and began an affiliation with Bridgewater State College. This enabled students to earn college credits toward a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

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In 1986, BHSN shortened its three-year curriculum to two years and began an affiliation with Stonehill College.

In 1988, BHSN implemented a weekend/evening nursing division designed specifically for the working adult. It is identical to the two-year day division, with the exception of taking four years to complete. During that same year, Stonehill College discontinued its upper division nursing program and BHSN re-established its affiliation with Bridgewater State College.

In 1990 BHSN changed its collegiate affiliation to Fisher College to conduct a cooperative two-year day and four-year weekend/evening nursing program. The program awards students a diploma in nursing from BHSN. In addition, for eligible students, an Associate in Science degree from Fisher College is awarded. This is the only hospital-based diploma nursing program in Mas-sachusetts. Course work is calculated in course hours.

In January 2014, Fisher College accepted students into their first Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. All BHSN graduates are eligible for acceptance into the Fisher College RN to BSN program. Fisher College provides a seamless transition into the program, which was designed with BHSN students in mind. Many previously completed college-level courses, along with the RN credential, will be applied toward the Fisher College RN to BSN program requirements.

An updated Computer Lab was completed in 2009 with sixteen computers, printer and Power Point access. The front parlor, formerly known as the “Blue Room” was completely restored to its original architecture with the assistance of the Alumni Association. The space was renamed the Mary Cruise Kennedy Room to honor our former graduate. In 2010, the Nursing Simulation Lab was moved to the first floor and the renovated space accommodates our simulated mannequins. In 2012, a maternal/child simulation lab was added.

Mission

The mission and philosophy of Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (SH/BHSN) is in accordance with the mission of its parent organization, Signature Healthcare. Since the first graduating class in 1897, SH/BHSN has distinguished itself as a leader in post-secondary education in Metro South Massachu-setts. The nursing school offers its students a quality education made possible by a faculty dedicated to teach-ing excellence and a professional staff committed to providing a high level of support for their students.

SH/BHSN prepares entry level professional nurses to provide high quality, safe, and holistic care and to function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams. Students are educated to develop, based on the best current evidence, the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet current and future health

needs of a diverse population. These needs occur in a rapidly changing, technologically advanced environment. Essential to this mission is the School’s emphasis on life-long learning, which serves as a basis for a lifetime of intellectual and professional growth. The School is firmly committed to the growth and success of all those within its sphere of influence.

Philosophy The philosophy of SH/BHSN is derived from and is in accord with the mission of Signature Healthcare, of which it is a part.

Nursing is a dynamic and challenging profession that requires synthesis of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of a well educated practitioner to deliver care to culturally diverse individuals, families, and communities. It is both an art and a science founded on a professional body of knowledge that integrates concepts from the liberal arts and the biological, physical, psychological and social sciences. Synthesis of this information prepares the nurse to function as an advocate, teacher, and communicator. Caring, empathy, and compassion are central to providing patient centered, professional nursing care.

The purpose of contemporary nursing practice is to maintain health, prevent illness, promote recovery, restore wellness maximal function, and provide support at the end of life. The profession utilizes a dynamic nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation. The nursing process assists the nurse to manage care and assist patients as individuals, families, or communities to achieve an optimal level of wellness.

People are holistic individuals who have great potential for growth throughout the lifespan and have a right to be active participants in achieving their optimal level of wellness. The patient is a complex being made up of physical, spiritual, cultural, psychological, and emotional dimensions.

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Health and illness are dimensions of human existence and are viewed on a continuum from optimal wellness to end of life. Health is defined as a dynamic, complex state of being. Health refers to a person’s ability to respond positively or to adapt to changes in their internal and external environments, with a goal of achieving maximum health potential.

A concern for the welfare of each student is an integral part of the student experience at SH/BHSN. Learning is a process that increases knowledge and understanding, broadens attitudes, allows for self-growth, and leads to the continuing development of the individual. Learning is enhanced when encouragement for self-directed learning is fostered and students assume responsibility for knowledge acquisition. The student comprehends more effectively when classroom/simulation lab/ clinical experiences are correlated and concurrent and are sequenced from simple to complex. Faculty members assume roles of facilitators in the educational process, in settings where there is mutual commitment between the teacher and the student, both of whom are accountable for their actions. Responsibilities of faculty to students include creating environments conducive to active learning with opportunities to practice clinical reasoning skills.

An educational institution should be responsive to the health and service needs of the community of which it is a part. Service learning projects offer students the opportunity to achieve course learning outcomes while meeting needs identified by our community partners. The foundational concepts of mutuality, reciprocity, reflection, and assessment are evident in service learning. Community service projects offer students the opportunity to participate in co-curricular activities benefitting the community.

GoalsConsistent with its philosophy, the goals of SH/BHSN are to provide access to nursing education for qualified students in order to enable them to:

• Assumeentrylevelnursingpositionsinacutecarehospitals, post acute care settings, chronic care facilities and community health care agencies.

• Attainaloveoflearningsothattheymaytaketheinitiative to seek further knowledge, formally or otherwise.

• Growintellectuallyandemotionallythroughtheireducational experiences so that they may live full and meaningful personal and professional lives as contributing members of society.

Susan L. Taylor, MSN, RN, Dean

Program Outcomes The program outcomes for the nursing education unit emerge from the mission and philosophy of SH/BHSN and are congruent with its parent organization. The QSEN competencies are used as a guiding framework to promote the effective delivery of the nursing program and achievement of identified program outcomes.

1. Patient-centered care: Recognize through a holistic approach that patients have the right to be active participants to maintain or achieve an optimal level of wellness and make decisions at the end of life.

2. Teamwork and Collaboration: Function effectively as an entry level practitioner synthesizing the professional body of knowledge, fostering open communication, mutual respect and shared decision making among nursing and interdisciplinary teams to achieve high quality care.

3. Evidence-Based Practice: Integrate the best current evidence into the curriculum to enhance clinical expertise. Students will attain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed in licensure examination and to meet current and future health needs of a culturally diverse population.

4. Quality Improvement: Examine information relative to outcomes of care for populations served in care settings and use improvement methods to ensure the delivery of safe, quality health care systems. Recognize that continuous quality improvement is an essential part of daily work of all health professionals.

5. Safety: Provide high quality, safe care, minimizing risks of harm to self and others, through standardized practices, appropriate strategies, and competent individual performance.

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6. Informatics: Utilize essential information and technology skills to support quality and safe patient care, communicate and coordinate care, assist with decision-making, and support lif elong learning.

Accreditation SH/BHSN is approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Students are welcome to review the most recent copies of the Board and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing approvals/school status and self-study reports. These reports are located in the Office of the Dean and are accessible by appointment.

Educational Effectiveness One standard SH/BHSN uses to measure the achieve-ment of its educational outcomes is the success rate of its graduates who sit for the NCLEX-RN examination.

Students and SH/BHSN SH/BHSN is an adult community in which codes of academic and personal conduct are based upon individual responsibility and respect for others. SH/BHSN policies are contained in the Student Handbook, Catalogue, Financial Aid Manual and Media Guide.

SH/BHSN has standards of academic conduct. It is the student’s responsibility to know and fulfill all graduation requirements. Students will be disciplined for plagiarism, cheating and falsification in any area of performance.

Students may appeal administration, faculty and staff decisions of an academic or non-academic nature through the SH/BHSN judicial system. Grievance procedures are outlined in the Student Handbook. Inquiries concerning SH/BHSN’s grievance procedure

may be addressed to the Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services.

SH/BHSN, as part of Signature Healthcare, is an equal opportunity institution. SH/BHSN is publicly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or age. These commitments apply not only to employment, but also to admission to, access to, and treatment in all SH/BHSN programs and activities.

SH/BHSN has an obligation to maintain the educational process in an orderly fashion. All members of the SH/BHSN community are bound by the statement of rights and responsibilities which appears in the Student Handbook. Furthermore, SH/BHSN affirms the impor-tance of free intellectual inquiry and freedom of speech.

Under Federal law, students have a number of rights concerning their records at SH/BHSN. The confidenti-ality of student records policy contained in the Student Handbook outlines student rights concerning records, one of which is the right to inspect and review almost all of the material in their files. Certain material is not available to students, such as medical and professional counseling records used only for treatment purposes or financial information furnished by parents in support of an application for financial aid.

Access to the information in student records is not allowed to outsiders without student consent and within certain guidelines. For example, academic records are available to academic advisors and authorized professional people, but not to parents or other academic institutions without student permission. The same is true for medical records. Medical records are completely confidential. The Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services will not release any information from medical records to anyone, including parents, significant others and employers unless authorized in writing by students. The only exceptions are where the law requires information for public health and safety. For more information on gaining access to files, students are encouraged to go to the office that holds the records.

1926 – Scene in Maternity Ward. This picture, with this caption, appeared in the 1926 Annual Report. (No mention of quads, and the Medical Report mentioned births of twins and triplets, but not quads.)

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Information Sessions/Orientation to SH/BHSN All new students will be required to attend a mandatory Informational Session during which students will meet with the Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services, Registrar, Financial Aid Officer, Bursar and the Fisher College Program Director. Students will also be required to take a Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) Biology and Math exam and learning profiles assessment. The results will determine if the student is required to participate in a Fisher College/SH/BHSN offered remediation tutoring.

There will be numerous Informational Sessions offered. An initial appointment will be set for the student and if necessary changed to best suit the student’s schedule.

Freshman and transfer students will be required to attend a mandatory Orientation, which will be scheduled during the two weeks preceding the start of the fall classes. The goal of the Orientation program is to provide new students with a comprehensive program that promotes academic and social transition into the Hospital and SH/BHSN community. The Orientation will include an introduction to the SH/BHSN environ-ment, safety education, academics, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations and student services. Students will also be given their Student Handbooks and will have the opportunity to secure CPR appointments with the Staff Education Department.

Academic ExperiencesFacultySH/BHSN and Fisher College have an outstanding faculty who take their responsibility for teaching seriously. Each clinical group is limited to 6-10 students. Whether it be in class, laboratory or on clinical floors, faculty and students participate together in all aspects of teaching and learning.

Learning ResourcesThe Health Services library, located on the first floor of the hospital, welcomes students to a collection of books, print journals and specific nursing holdings. The library also offers access to several electronic databases; including Nursing @Ovid and TDNET. This database includes access to full text articles related to nursing and Medicine. Identification badges must be worn to receive services. The library’s online database is available to students in the Computer Room at the School of Nursing and may be accessed from home.

The library is staffed Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm; Tuesday and Thursday 5pm to 9pm. Staff is available to instruct students on the use of electronic databases and reference searching. Students may contribute to library services through a work-study program or through representation on the Learning Resources Committee.

Interlibrary Cooperation: Library services are supplemented by the Hospital’s participation in several consortia of health sciences libraries and colleges. Interlibrary loans for all students will be requested if they can be obtained free of charge. If they are loans for which a charge will be assessed by the lending library, the student must reimburse the Hospital library for the cost of the loan.

Borrowing Policy: Books and journals do not circulate.

Copy Policy: Students are allowed to copy free of charge any and all materials from within the holdings of the Signature Healthcare Health Sciences Library. Double sided copying is encouraged to reduce costs. Students are asked to bring their own paper if they intend to print or copy documents over 15 pages in length. Staff is available to assist in setting up the copier in the copying mode.

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Educational MobilityEducational mobility is the means by which individuals gain new knowledge and skills through formal and informal education. It facilitates a transition from one educational level to another, building on previous learning without unnecessary duplication.

Applicants presently or previously enrolled in a professional nursing program may be granted advanced placement upon review of their transcripts and nursing course syllabi.

LPN Advanced PlacementLPN Applicants to SH/BHSNLicensed Practical Nurses (LPN) may advance place at the time of their acceptance to SH/BHSN. LPNs who have graduated from an approved LPN school and have passed the State Boards will automatically advance into NU 102 or NU 2102A, Family Health, bypassing NU 101, NU 1101A/B, Nursing Fundamentals.

LPNs may choose to take a challenge exam for NU 102/ NU 2102A/B, Family Health. The challenge exam includes both theory and medication/math components. Challenge exam fees of $300 are payable to SH/BHSN prior to sitting for the exam.

LPN SeminarThe LPN to RN Transition Seminar is group discussion facilitated by nursing faculty. It gives the participants the opportunity to share and discuss topics that are important for LPN to RN role transition and success at Signature Healthcare/ Brockton Hospital School of Nursing. During the seminar, the participants will be reviewing nursing skills and assessment abilities, calculations, learning styles and test taking strategies. Participants will be exploring various learning resources within the school and online. This seminar is not graded but attendance is expected to support the participant’s success.

Members of the School of Nursing’s first graduating class in 1898

ATI Testing Policy/NCLEX Practice Each student will have an individual account with ATI (Assessment Technologies Institute, LLC) and utilize online tutorials and practice tests in ATI’s Comprehensive Assessment and Review Program (CARP). Students will be required to complete on-line course appropriate tutorials, un-proctored practice assessments, and proctored tests throughout each semester. Prior to each proctored test, students must complete and achieve at least 85% on the assigned practice assessment(s). Students must remediate and may retake the assessments as many times as needed to achieve the 85% score however, attempts must be at least 48 hours apart.

Students will be required to take a proctored ATI competency test toward the end of each course and may earn up to 100 points. Points earned will account for 10% of the total grade. For the evening/weekend students, this will be completed in the “B” course. Individual course syllabi will specify the requirements for each course. Practice assessments and remediation will assist the students in preparation for proctored tests. Completion of the practice assessments and proctored test(s) are requirements of all nursing courses. Failure to comply will result in forfeit of this % of course grade.

Students will achieve points for completed assignments, for proficiency level scored on proctored tests, and for remediation. Assigned practice assessments must be completed before the proctored exam in order to earn the 20 points. Students must bring evidence of preparation to scheduled proctored exam (ATI transcript or print out of score on assigned assessment).

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Cultural, Social and Recreational Activities

Whatever a student’s interest may be there are probably other students or a community group that share that inter-est. At SH/BHSN students are encouraged to participate in the NSNA to share ideas and develop programming.

Students are urged to develop outside concerns and take advantage of social and cultural opportunities available in the community.

Alumni AssociationFrom its beginnings in 1911, the Alumni Association of BHSN has grown with each successive class. BHSN alumni have a long history of support and loyalty to SH/BHSN. Their personal and professional achieve-ments have given SH/BHSN its outstanding reputation. Their gifts of time, money and their personal involve-ment in SH/BHSN activities over the years have helped to make SH/BHSN the respected institution it is today.

Membership is open to all graduates. The alumni association promotes alliances between SH/BHSN and alumni, supports professional endeavors and sponsors scholarships to graduating seniors. The Alumni Association maintains address files of graduates to facili-tate networking, meetings and special reunions. SH/BHSN offers an annual reception at the School prior to the Alumni Banquet. National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)

Founded in 1952, the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA) is a nonprofit organization for students enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, diploma, and generic graduate nursing programs. The association mentors the professional development of future registered nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities, and career guidance. Each nursing school has their own NSNA organization. Here at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing every student is a member of the local and national chapter of NSNA. There is a president, vice president, and secretary for the local organization who interface with the state and national organization.

School of Nursing Glee Club

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Services to Students

Throughout a nursing school career, students are faced with numerous challenges which involve making adjustments, wise decisions and intelligent plans. A wide range of activities is provided to complement and enhance the academic experience of each student.

Counseling Guidance and counseling services support SH/BHSN’s goals and help students to achieve academic and personal growth while making progress toward their career goals. Nursing preparation years are time of rapidly expanding self-awareness and students may experience difficulties coping with emotional, intellectual, and interpersonal issues.Counseling may be academic or personal in nature and may be initiated by a faculty member or student. Questions and concerns are explored with students by sensitive and dedicated professionals involved in areas of student development. Students are encouraged to seekout their faculty advisors for academic problems. Personal problems are usually discussed with the Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services. The type of guidance will be determined by the situation involved, the nature of the problem, and the student’s needs. Certain problems may require an ongoing relationship between the Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services and students, which will be conducted as to encourage self-evaluation, self-responsibility, and personal and professional growth.Referrals to other agencies may be made when appropriate. All contacts with referral agencies are held in strictest confidence. No information concerning a student, including the fact of his/her participation in counseling, will be revealed to any person without the permission of that student.

Academic Advising Academic advising is an integral part of SH/BHSN’s program. The Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services assigns each student a faculty advisor. Faculty advisors meet with students and discuss academic related matters. Faculty office hours are posted, and students are encouraged to meet with their advisors at least twice a semester. If pressing problems arise, faculty may recommend a referral to the team

leader, faculty advisor, or the Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services. Any student in academic difficulty is referred by the advisor to the team leader and faculty to the Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services.

Academic Support for Students with Learning Disabilities SH/BHSN policy is based on the Department of Higher Education and the Massachusetts Nursing Board policy. Students must self-identify and provide appropriate documentation of a disability. Cost of evaluation and assessment of disability is the responsibility of the student. After documentation is received, the student is granted accommodations appropriate to the disability. The documentation must be current at time of admission.

Judicial ProcessWithin a community of scholars, failure by community members to behave within community standards may result. Each situation is contextual and individualized and must be dealt with accordingly. Sanctions, such as warning, probation, suspension or restitution, may result after an administrative investigation of the issue.Students at SH/BHSN are liable to other members of the academic community for their conduct if it affects the well being of the SH/BHSN community. Respon-sible conduct cannot be easily and comprehensively described. Student Government Association and Faculty Organization present the following statement of rights and responsibilities as a guide in making determinations of appropriate behavior.In any alleged violation of SH/BHSN policy, every reasonable effort will be made to insure fairness, objectivity and appropriate due process. However, no SH/BHSN persons or committees constitute courts of law. In cases which fall within jurisdiction of the griev-ance review process described subsequently, a student will have the right to be assisted in his/her defense by an advisor of his/her choice who is a student or a faculty member. The grievance review board likewise may be assisted by an advisor having similar qualifications.

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Food ServicesA variety of food service areas are located throughout SH/BHSN and the Hospital for the convenience of both day and evening/weekend division students. Food may be purchased on a cash basis by students, staff and guests in the Hospital cafeteria and coffee shop during normal operating hours. A self-serve kitchen and vending machine in the School building are also available for student use.

Health Services and InsuranceAll medical information is confidential and is maintained in secure files in the Coordinator of Counseling and Stu-dent Service’s office. Health records are sent to students at the time of withdrawal or graduation from SH/BHSN.Students are required to see their primary care doctor for a tuberculosis screening/PPD shot prior to the start of every fall semester. A full medical clearance, free of restrictions, must be submitted to the Operations Administrator from an attending physician prior to return to SH/BHSN (classroom, laboratory and/or clinical) in these instances: following surgery, an absence of three clinical days, an injury or anytime health or safety issues are raised. Medical forms may be secured from and returned to the Operations Administrator one week prior to the anticipated return date. All students are required to have health insurance. If students do not have health insurance, they may purchase individual health insurance plans through Fisher College prior to Freshmen Orientation. Proof of insurance must be presented prior to the start of classes each year by every student attending SH/BHSN.

Transportation and ParkingStudents must provide their own transportation to and from all learning experiences at SH/BHSN and

cooperating agencies. All students must park their automobiles in the Adams Street parking lot. If the lot is full, students may use the Quincy Street lot (off Quincy Street behind the hospital) and take the shuttle back to the parking lot in front of the School of Nursing. During the orientation program, students receive a parking sticker which should be affixed on the driver’s side rear window of the automobile. Security monitors parking and will notify students if their vehicle is in viola-tion of the parking rules of the Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital and the School of Nursing.

Textbooks All textbooks can be purchased through Fisher College at www.fisher.edu. Students will receive their book lists via email prior to the start of each semester.

SH/BHSN Dress Code Class Room Attire: Appropriate attire is required when attending classes. The following types of clean and neat clothing are acceptable attire: dresses, skirts, skorts, slacks, capris, jeans, denims, sweatpants, sweat suits, appropriate length shorts, sweaters, sweatshirts, appropriate cut blouses and tops/T-shirts.Unacceptable classroom attire: inappropriate length shorts, tops with plunging necklines, halters, crop tops, sheer/see through tops, clothes that are too tight or revealing.Students are expected to come properly attired. If a student is deemed to be inappropriately dressed, the student may be asked to leave and a classroom absence will be recorded.Clinical Attire: During clinical patient-centered experiences, all students are required to wear the SH/BHSN uniform, white nursing shoes (no clogs) or white low top (leather look-alike) sneakers, with white socks, student ID badge and a watch with a second hand. A stethoscope is required.

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Fingernails: Any student providing direct care to patient shall be prohibited from wearing any artificial fingernails or extenders, and their natural nails may not exceed ¼ inch beyond the end of their fingertip. Only clear nail polish is acceptable.Tattoos and body piercing: Jewelry that interferes with the safe delivery of patient care, or can be an infection risk or pose a safety risk to patients is not permitted. Wedding bands are permitted. No rings with stones or ornamentation are allowed. A maximum of two small earrings in each ear are the only pierced jewelry permissible to wear. Tongue, facial and other visible piercing are not allowed. A tattoo considered to be offensive (as defined by SH/BHSN) must be completely covered. Hair (including facial hair): Hair must not interfere with the delivery of patient care. Hair must be clean, neat and off the collar. Hair must be of a “natural” color (one that could be naturally grown), although not necessarily the student’s original color. Perfume and the odor of cigarette smoke should not be noticeable. Sweaters and vests may be worn in transit to Hospital units and in designated areas, but are not allowed to be worn when administering patient care. Only SH/BHSN approved scrub jackets may be worn when administering patient care. Stained or ill fitting uniforms are unacceptable. During other patient-centered experiences where the SH/BHSN uniform is not required, students must dress in professional attire. Jeans, shorts, sweat pants, sweat shirts, stretch pants, leggings, crop tops, and logo T shirts are unacceptable types of dress. The instructor will outline other particular agency requirements. When students are in clinical areas preparing for assigned clinical experiences, they must be in either full uniform or wearing a lab coat over professional attire with a student ID badge prominently displayed. Students are expected to come properly attired to all clinical placements. If a student is deemed to be inappropriately clothed, the student will be asked to leave the unit to correct the situation. If the student cannot remedy the problem within one hour, it will result in a clinical absence.

Identification BadgesSH/BHSN requires that all students wear a SH/BHSN identification badge at all times at the Hospital, SH/BHSN and clinical affiliations. Identification badges are issued at SH/BHSN at the beginning of a student’s Freshman semester. Students must report lost or stolen identification badges to the Secretary. A $5 fee is charged for replacement. Cost is subject to change.

CommunicationBulletin Boards: Notices posted on bulletin boards include, but are not limited to, information regarding

meetings, BHSN events, policy changes, jobs and course information. Only official notices from SH/BHSN Administration and Faculty are endorsed by the School for accuracy and quality. Guidance and counseling information is located on the student services bulletin board.Email Service: Students are required to have a personal e-mail address and must submit their e-mail address to the Registrar’s office. All official SH/BHSN notifications will be sent via email to students. A personal e-mail address is required. SH/BHSN will not accept a student’s prior college’s e-mail address. Students also have access to the Hospital email services. Telephone Service: SH/BHSN switchboard number is 508-941-7040, and all SH/BHSN telephones are connected through the switchboard. The telephone system is intended for business use only and is not available for personal calls. Pay phones are located on the first floor of the Rosa Field building.All Administration, Staff and Faculty have voicemail and email access.

Security ServicesThe Department of Security Services at Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital administers a highly professional system for the enforcement of rules and regulations designed to promote the general safety and security of persons and properties on its campus.

Smoking PolicySignature Healthcare Brockton Hospital does not allow tobacco use of any kind inside our buildings, in our parking lots (including inside a car) or anywhere on the grounds of any of our facilities, whether leased or owned. This policy is an effort to create a healthier community and address a serious public health issue.

NCLEX-RN InformationAn overview of the NCLEX-RN application, examination process, test plan and request for accommodations is presented in March of the senior year by the Operations Administrator and staff. Note: If an individual has ever been convicted of a crime, the criminal record will be subject to review by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing upon application to take the registered nurse licensure examination.

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Admission Policy StatementSH/BHSN seeks to admit students who give evidence of intellectual capacity, motivation, good health and who have a record of scholastic achievement. An effort is made to attract candidates of diverse academic, eco-nomic, racial, age and social backgrounds. Admission requirements and procedures are designed to help the Admission, Retention, and Scholarship Committee select a freshman class from those applicants who can benefit from the educational opportunities at SH/BHSN.

Enrollment is contingent upon completion of educational, financial, and health records, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI), Sexual Offender Records Informa-tion (SORI), and current American Heart Association Health Care Provider certification (BCLS). Any CORI Open Case and/or conviction of a serious offense may result in denial of enrollment or dismissal from SH/BHSN. Students dismissed from SH/BHSN forfeit any tuition and fees that have been paid. No refunds will be given. Tuition, fees, and other assessed charges will not be adjusted. Any financial obligation to SH/BHSN will stand.

In order to successfully complete the School of Nursing program, certain physical and behavioral capabilities are required in course work and as part of the clinical experi-ence. Please see Program Technical Standards under Academic Policies.

Veteran’s Affairs EligibilitySignature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing has been approved by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education to provide training for eligible persons under the Montgomery GI Bill Program for Chapter 30, Chapter 35, Chapter 1606 and Chapter 1607 Post 9/11 Chapter 33 GI Bill. Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing does not partici-pate in the Yellow Ribbon Program. Please contact our Registrar’s Office at 508-941-7042 for further information.

Open HousesOpen Houses are held each year in September, No-vember and January for prospective students and their families. This gives prospective students the opportunity to meet administrators, faculty members, staff and stu-dents at SH/BHSN and to learn more about the nursing program, student support services, financial aid and admissions processes.

Application ProcedureComplete and submit the application form along with a non-refundable application fee. A completed application is required for review by the Admission Committee. To be considered a completed application it must be filled out fully and contain the following:

• RequiredEssay

• OfficialHighSchooltranscripts–applicantsmustgraduate form an accredited high school with at least 2.5 overall Grade Point Average (GPA) and must rank in the upper 1/3 of their graduating class. Proof of a High School Equivalency certificate (GED) will be accepted in lieu of a high school diploma. An official copy of the equivalency certificate with scores is required as well as the candidates official high school transcripts.

• S.A.T./MCASscores,ifapplicable

• Officialcollegetranscriptsifapplicable

• OfficialdocumentationofAlgebraandBiologywitha B or above, high school courses are acceptable. If the applicant has not earned a B in Biology but has passed the course and has taken a college level life science course, earning a B, the Biology prerequisite will be met

• OfficialTestofEnglishasaForeignLanguage(TOEFL)Results–requiredifdidnotcompleteallfour years of high school in the United States of America, practice tests available at www.toefl.org our school code is #3112.

• LettersofRecommendation,notrequiredbutsuggested

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Application Notification Date of Deadline Acceptance Status

November 14 ...................Mid to late January January 6 ..........................Mid to late March

Late Acceptance March 2 ............................Mid to late June

Refusal or Annulment of AdmissionRefusal of Admission: Applicants may be refused admission when:• theydonotmeetthestandardsprescribedforany admission category and/or if• theysubmittranscriptsofrecordsfoundtobe fraudulent.

Annulment of Admission: Admission status may be cancelled or annulled when:• studentsdonotmeettheconditionsforcontinuing enrollment.• theadmissionstatuswasbasedondocumentslater found to be fraudulent or incomplete.• studentsdonotpresentevidenceofownhealth insurance.

Admission Requirements• APermanentResident must provide a copy of a

Resident Alien Registration Card with the application form.

• English Language Proficiency Requirement: Applicants who did not complete high school (grades 9-12) in the United States must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with the exception of LPNs who hold a current LPN license and is in good standing. A minimum score of 550 on the paper test, 213 on the computer and on the inter-net 79-80 total with the minimum of 18 on each section is required. (Code # 3112). Student may access practice test at www.toefl.org.

• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) scores: Candidates for admission to the freshman class must take the SAT of the College Entrance Examination Board. A combined total score of 1350 for the verbal, math, and critical writing sections, is required. The SH/BHSN code number for score reports to be sent to SH/BHSN is 3112. Candidates who graduated from high school three or more years prior to their planned entrance date are exempt from the SAT requirement. SH/BHSN does not accept SAT waiver requests.

• Prerequisite courses for admission: High school biology and algebra with grades of ‘B’ or better. If the applicant has not earned a B in Biology but has passed the course and has taken a college level life science course, earning a B, will satisfy the Biology prerequisite.

• Immunizations and Physical Examinations: According to Massachusetts law, Center for Disease Control, all new students are required to have a record of a completed physical examination, including DT and MMR, Hepatitis B and Varicella titers and an annual tuberculosis screening. This must be provided by your personal physician. This is not provided by the school or our hospital. Please be aware that there is a cost to have titers done and insurance may not cover the cost. Titers are mandatory. A copy of your vaccination history is not sufficient.

• MedicalClearanceGuidelines: The following guidelines are established to guide you through the medical clearance portion of your enrollment. These are the established requirements for entrance into the school of nursing.

• HepatitsB/Tetanus • Documentationoflabconfirmedimmunity for Hepatitis B (“titers”) • Tetanus • (Tetanusshotsaregoodfor10years)

• Measles,Mumps,andRubella • Documentationoflabconfirmedimmunityto measles, mumps, and rubella

• ChickenPox

• TB • DocumentationofnegativeTBtest(Mantoux) in the past twelve months • (TBteststobedoneeveryyear) • Iftestedpositive,mustcompleteSymptom Review Form and proof of chest x-ray

• HealthInsurance: All day and evening division students are required to have health insurance. If students do not have health insurance, they may purchase individual health insurance plans through Fisher College. Prior to Freshmen Orientation, all students complete a Health Insurance Waiver on which they provide the name of their insurance carrier and the policy number. Failure to comply with the preceding health insurance stipulation will result in cancellation of classes, and those students will no longer be considered enrolled at SH/BHSN. Additionally, all students are required to sign an agreement of understanding, which states that they are responsible for payment of any hospital or health care expenses incurred by them. Contact the Registrar for information or questions regarding health insurance.

• HighSchoolRecord • Anofficialhighschooltranscriptisrequired.For

applicants graduating from a public Massachusetts high school in 2003 or later, official notification of passing the MCAS examination must also be sent by the student.

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dismissed from SH/BHSN forfeit any tuition and fees that have been paid. No refunds will be given. Tuition, fees, and other assessed charges will not be adjusted. Any financial obligations to SH/BHSN will stand.

Conviction of a serious offense may result in denial of enrollment or dismissal from SH/BHSN. Please contact Tanya Ross, Coordinator of Counseling and

Student Services, 508-941-7050, for further information.

• Aphysicalexam,immunizationshealthdocumentation

• AcurrentAmericanHeartAssociationHealthCareProvider certification. Students will be given the opportunity to register to be certified during orientation week.

• Proofofcurrentstudentenrollmentinahealth insurance plan. Once accepted, students will be given the opportunity to purchase individual health insurance plan through Fisher College.

• AttendanceatSH/BHSNInformationSessionandcompletion of the HESI Exams are mandatory.

• Attendanceatmandatoryorientation.

Transfer CreditsSH/BHSN welcomes applicants who have attended accredited institutions of higher education. Official transcripts must be received at SH/BHSN, for transfer credits to be evaluated, no later than the 2nd week of the student’s freshman fall semester. Students may transfer any number of courses. Students may be required to submit a catalogue and/or course syllabus from each college attended. Once a student has been accepted to SH/BHSN and has paid their Registration Fee,

• Candidatesmustgraduatefromanaccreditedhighschool with at least a 2.50 overall Grade Point Average (GPA).

• Candidatesmustrankintheupperonethirdoftheir high school graduating class.

• AHighSchoolEquivalencyCertificate(GED)willbe accepted in lieu of a high school diploma. An official copy of the equivalency certificate with scores is required. Candidates must also have all high school transcripts sent to SH/BHSN.

• Candidatesmustshowevidenceofcompletionof a secondary course of study, or equivalent preparation, which includes: 4 units of English; 2 units of Science of which one unit must be one year of biology with a grade of ‘B’ or better. One year of chemistry is recommended. Science courses should include laboratory work; 2 units of Mathematics of which one unit must be one year of Algebra with a grade of ‘B’ or better and; 2 units of Social Studies.

Upon acceptance to SH/BHSN enrollment is con-tingent upon successful completion of the following:

• SatisfactoryCORI(CriminalOffenderRecordInfor-mation) and SORI (Sexual Offender Record Infor-mation). The Criminal History Systems Board has authorized Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital (and SH/BHSN) to receive criminal history informa-tion regarding prospective employees working with vulnerable populations, and for training students who will need a CORI clearance for clinical placements. A conviction may prevent students from being placed in a clinical agency. An open case may result in an-nulment of admission or dismissal from Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing. Conviction of a serious offense may result in denial of enrollment or dismissal from SH/BHSN. Students

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no additional courses from other institutions will be acceptable for transfer unless student enrolled prior to paying the Registration Fee.

College-level courses with a C+ grade or higher, an equitable course credit and the academic equivalents of the following Fisher College Courses will be considered for transfer:

Human Anatomy and Physiology I* ..........................4 credits Human Anatomy and Physiology II* ........................4 credits English I ........................................................................3 credits English II .......................................................................3 credits Introductory to Pharmacology* ................................3 credits Microbiology* ...............................................................4 credits Introductory Psychology ............................................3 credits Human Development ..................................................3 credits Public Speaking ............................................................3 credits Ethics .............................................................................3 credits College Mathematics for Nursing Applications** ..3 credits

*To be eligible for transfer, the above asterisked science courses must have been completed no more than 3 years prior to enrollment at SH/BHSN.

** College Mathematics for Nursing Application - to be eligible for transfer, the student must complete the following requirements:

1. Achieve an 85% on the math portion of the HESI Exam given at SH/BHSN

2. Have completed an comparable college math course with a final grade of C+ or higher

3. Achieve a 90% on the College Mathematics for Nurs-ing Application Challenge Exam offered at SH/BHSN

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Ad-vanced Placement (AP) examinations may be transferred into SH/BHSN with a grade of C+ or higher. Exams must take place prior to payment of Registration Fee.

Students who wish to transfer from other nursing schools will be evaluated on an individual basis. Transfer students are required to fulfill the same diploma requirements as any other student.

Associate in Science Degree CandidatesStudents seeking a Fisher College Associate in Science degree must complete a minimum of 30 credits through Fisher College. In addition, the student must transfer into Fisher College, the nursing courses from their SH/BHSN curriculum. The student may only transfer in 6 credits form another accredited educational institution and still be eligible for the Associate in Science Degree.

CORI Policy (Criminal Offender Records Information)SORI Policy (Sexual Offender Records Information)A Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) evaluation and a Sexual Offender Record Information (SORI) evaluation are requirements for all incoming students, upon admission and re-admission. A follow-up CORI check may be required by some clinical agencies. Depending upon the results of a CORI or SORI check, a person’s eligibility to participate in the SH/BHSN program may be affected.

Basic Life Support Policy (BLS)SH/BHSN requires all students to have a current American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) certification (BLS) prior to the start of classes. SH/BHSN schedules an American Heart Association Health Care Providers course for new students each year as part of Orientation and re-certifies returning students between the spring and summer sessions.

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Financial Aidand Awards

The mission of the Financial Aid Office at SH/BHSN is to assist students, parents and their significant others in financing the students’ pursuit for higher education. The main goal is to ensure access for all who desire an education. Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid to help meet the cost of education. Specific financial aid information and policies can be found in the Financial Aid Handbook, which is published annually by the Financial Aid Officer. Furthermore, it should always be considered the final source since it contains the most recent policies and procedures.

Determination of Financial NeedFinancial aid award packages may be comprised of a combination of resources such as grants, scholarships and/or loans. The packaging of an award offer is always dependent on the availability of funds from federal, state, and institutional sources. Awarding of funds is based on the “need” determined from the analysis derived from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the SH/BHSN institutional application, as well as the student’s enrollment status.

Simply stated, the need is the difference between the total expenses of attending SH/BHSN (including not only tuition and fees but also estimated costs of books and supplies, room (rent/mortgage), food, insurance, uniforms, transportation, and personal expenses) and the estimated family contribution (EFC) figure. The EFC can be found on the first page of the Student Aid Report (SAR). The formula is as follows:

Total Expenses– Estimated Family Contribution

= Financial Need

*Please be aware that no financial aid is available to students during the summer semesters due to the length of the semester.

Required FormsAll students who wish to participate in federal, state, and institutionally based programs must file the FAFSA on the web. (Other documents may be required on an individual basis.) The above-mentioned forms may be

picked up at the Financial Aid Office at SH/BHSN. Also, SH/BHSN recommends the SH/BHSN Financial Aid Application be completed and returned to the Financial Aid Office.

To receive the optimal level of consideration for all financial aid programs eligibility, the student is encouraged to file all forms by May 1st every year. Applications for financial aid are accepted after the May 1st deadline; however awards will be made on a funds available basis. Applications for students who begin enrollment with the School in the spring semester are accepted on a funds available basis.

Students must reapply for financial aid every year they attend SH/BHSN. The same application procedure applies each year. Although the amount and type of aid offered may change due to funding availability and the dictates of program guidelines, applicants will continue to be eligible for financial aid as long as the following factors exist:

• Thestudentdemonstratesfinancialneed,

• Thestudentmaintainsthesamelevelofenrollment,AND

• Thestudentmaintainssatisfactoryacademicprogress.

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VerificationApproximately one-third (30%) of all financial aid applicants are randomly selected each year by the United States Department of Education to complete a process called Verification. Some students are selected every year; some are never selected at all. Regardless of how or why you were selected for Verification, you must complete the process in full if you want to receive any financial aid. Note: you will not receive an award letter from Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital School of Nursing until this process is considered complete.

SH/BHSN has strict guidelines regarding refunds of tuition and the distribution of financial aid funds for students who withdraw from SH/BHSN. Please refer to the refund section of the Financial Aid Handbook. Students who withdraw from SH/BHSN and desire to be reinstated must meet with the Financial Aid Officer.

Entrance and Exit CounselingAll students receiving a Stafford Loan are required to attend an Entrance Counseling session with the Financial Aid Officer upon entering SH/BHSN to learn about their rights and responsibilities as a student loan borrower. Similarly, every student who received any federal loan is required to attend an Exit Counseling session with the Financial Aid Officer upon graduating, withdrawing or dropping below half-time status. A financial aid summary sheet is provided to students at this time.

Types of Financial AidFinancial Aid is an umbrella term for grants, scholar-ships, loans, and work programs. Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital School of Nursing (SH/BHSN) participates in all of these. Grants and scholarships are types of financial aid you do not have to pay back. Loans are borrowed money that you usually repay with interest. SH/BHSN offers the following forms of financial aid to eligible students:

• Federal Pell Grant• MASSGrant• MassachusettsGilbertGrant• MassachusettsPart-TimeGrant• FederalSubsidizedStaffordLoan• FederalUnsubsidizedStaffordLoan• FederalParentPlusLoan

In addition, SH/BHSN participates in Alternative Loan Programs. These programs are designed to assist independent students and /or families of dependent students who may not receive sufficient financial aid from other sources. Eligibility is not based on financial need. Demonstration of adequate credit is required in most cases. The total amount of the alternative loan along with all other grants, loans, and scholarships cannot exceed the cost of attendance.

SH/BHSN ScholarshipsThese scholarships provide tuition assistance and are awarded during the Fall semester. Amounts of scholar-ships vary and are typically based on financial need and academic and/or clinical excellence. Students must have completed one year and be in good academic standing in order to be considered for these scholarships. The FAFSA and the SH/BHSN Scholarship form may serve as the appropriate applications for some of these funds. Scholarship recipients are approved by the Admission and Scholarship Committee.

Incoming Freshman Scholarships: Incoming Freshman Scholarships are scholarships awarded to incoming Freshman who demonstrate outstanding success on their Admission Application.

Virginia A. Billings Memorial Scholarship: Virginia A. Billings Memorial Scholarship Fund: A $2,000 schol-arship will be awarded to one day student and a $1,000 dollar scholarship will be awarded to one weekend/evening division student. Students will be selected by the SON Scholarship Committee following the criteria as set for by Robert Billings. The scholarship award is limited to students who meet the following criteria:

• IscurrentlyenrolledintheSchoolofNursingwitha3.0 Grade Point Average or higher

• Showsconcernandcompassionforothersinthe clinical areas

• Ishighlyresponsibleandofgoodcharacter• Hashighintegrity

Roger Keith & Sons Insurance Agency Scholarship: Established in 2008, with the desire to give back to the community by offering local residents the opportunity to embark on a worthy profession that will facilitate a higher quality of healthcare in the Brockton area. Two scholarships will be awarded annually to students who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher. These individuals should excel in a clinical environment while consistently showing compassion in patient care.

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A $1,500 scholarship will be awarded to one day student and a $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to one weekend/ evening division student upon the completion of their first semester.

Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital Medical Staff Scholarship: Established in 1997, this scholarship provides $1000 annually to an undergraduate day student who maintains a 3.0 cumulative average, and demonstrates both clinical excellence and community involvement.

The Lillian and Arthur Epstein Memorial Scholarships: Mr. Arthur Epstein and his family established in 1991 a permanent fund named the Lillian Epstein Memorial Scholarship Fund. Lillian Epstein, the loving wife of Arthur Epstein and mother of Robert L. Epstein, Bette Finkelstein and Elinor Lubin, died in April 1991. Annually funds are awarded to one or more day division student(s) who participate in class activities, show financial need, and maintain satisfactory academic and clinical performance.

TheWomen’sGuildoftheBrocktonHospitalScholarships: The Brockton Hospital Women’s Guild established in 1991, a permanent fund named The Women’s Guild of the Brockton Hospital Scholarship Fund. This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need and maintains satisfactory academic and clinical performance.

The Janice Dubois Clancy Memorial Scholarship: Mr. Paul E. Clancy and Mrs. Judith DuBois Fisher established in 2004 a permanent fund that they named The Janice Dubois Clancy Memorial Scholarship Fund. Janice DuBois Clancy, loving wife of Paul E. Clancy and mother of Attorney Paul E. Clancy Jr. and Michael V. Clancy and sister of Judith DuBois Fisher, died on October 7, 2004. Janice DuBois Clancy was a 1960 graduate of Brockton Hospital School of Nursing. After graduation, Janice worked as a staff nurse at Brockton Hospital and then transferred to Brockton Hospital School of Nursing to become a nursing instructor from 1961–1968.Annually,thescholarshipisawardedtooneday division student who has completed the first year of nursing study. This student must demonstrate exemplary clinical performance and display qualities of leadership and compassion.

The Corrine and Harry Rosen Memorial Scholarship: Mrs. Corrine Rosen established in 1986, a permanent fund named the Corrine and Harry Rosen Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship provides an award to an undergraduate student who shows financial need and maintains satisfactory academic and clinical performance.

Mildred and Milton Mellman Scholarship: Mildred and Milton Mellman were Brockton residents and ran a successful electrical contracting business servicing the

Brockton area for over 40 years. Their daughter, Carolyn Mellman Mador, graduation from Brockton Hospital School of Nursing in 1958 and their granddaughter, Patricia Mellman Corbett, graduated from Brockton Hospital School of Nursing in 1996. The $1,000 Mellman scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student, preference is given to a resident from Brockton.

TheGeraldineGouldMemorialScholarships: Mrs. James H. Andrew and her family established in 1993, a permanent fund named the Geraldine Gould Memorial Scholarship Fund. Geraldine Gould, loving sister of Mrs. James H. Andrew, died on January 11, 1992. Annually the scholarship is awarded to a second year day and/or weekend/evening student who is academically and clini-cally qualified and has a quality point average of 3.0 or higher. The student must reside in Abington, Whitman, or Rockland. If there are no eligible students from those towns, the scholarship will be awarded at the discretion of the Admission, Retention and Scholarship Committee.

Dr. Francis H. Freccero Scholarship: Dr. Francis H. Freccero established in 2006, a scholarship fund named the Dr. Francis H. Freccero Scholarship Fund. Dr. Freccero practiced medicine for 44 years at Brockton Hospital. He remembered those years fondly and appreciated the people with whom he worked. Annually, $2000 is awarded to either a student entering their sec-ond year day, or third year evening / weekend division based on their achievement and faculty recommendation.

TheChristosG.TsaganisScholarships: Mr. Christos G. Tsaganis established in 1988, a permanent fund named the Christos G. Tsaganis Scholarship Fund. Partial tuition scholarships are awarded to a day division and to a weekend/evening division student, who demonstrates steady conformity to character and profession, manifest knowledge and experience needed for success in nursing, and demonstrates consistent academic and clinical performance.

The Dr. Harvey W. Neitlich Scholarship: The family of Dr. Harvey W. Neitlich established in 2003, a scholarship named the Dr. Harvey W. Neitlich Scholarship in honor of the retirement of Dr. Harvey W. Neitlich from 34 years in the practice of oncology. Annually the scholarship is awarded to a second year day and/or 3rd year weekend/evening student who has demonstrated aptitude in the field of oncology nursing while caring for patients.

The Elsie M. Burgeson Scholarship: Established by Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital in recognition of Elsie M. Burgeson’s 45 years of faithful service as Director of Nursing and Director of the School of Nursing, the scholarship provides full-tuition for an aca-demic year to a day division student who shows financial need, is academically and clinically proficient and dem-onstrates outstanding qualities of leadership and stability.

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BHSN Alumni Scholarships: Established by Brockton Hospital School of Nursing Alumni, two $500 scholar-ships are annually presented to undergraduates who have completed one year of nursing study.

National Student Nurse Association (NSNA) Scholarships: Established by the NSNA, these scholarships provide $100 annually to one undergraduate student from each class. Recipients must demonstrate consistent academic and clinical competence and involvement in school activities. The NSNA advisors recommend potential recipients to the Admission and Scholarship Committee.

Alice Keene Sheehan Memorial Scholarship: The family of Alice Keene Sheehan established in 1999, a permanent fund named the Alice Keene Sheehan Memorial Scholarship Fund. Alice Keene Sheehan, a BHSN alumni worked 17 years on ward A, died March 27, 1998. Annually, the scholarship is awarded to one day division student who participates in class and community activities, maintains satisfactory academic and clinical performance and demonstrates financial need.

Patricia M. and John W. Taylor, Sr. Scholarship: The daughter of Patricia M. and John W. Taylor, Sr. established an annual award of $1000 in 2008 to honor the memory of John W. Taylor, Sr. In 2010 the scholarship was expanded to honor Patricia Taylor. The Taylor Scholarship is presented to an incoming freshmen student(s) who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students that are Marshfield and Pembroke residents the hometowns of John and Patricia Taylor.

Graduation AwardsThe Dr. Fred F. Weiner Memorial Award: Established by Dr. Alan D. Weiner and his family in memory of their father, Dr. Fred F. Weiner, the annual memorial award provides a pin to a graduating student who is academically and clinically qualified and has a grade point average of 3.7 or higher.

The Dr. Joseph Berkowitz Memorial Award: Established in memory of Dr. Joseph Berkowitz, the annual memorial award provides a plaque to a graduating student who is academically and clinically qualified and has a grade point average of 3.3 or higher.

The Dr. William Arnone Memorial Award: Established by Brockton Hospital Medical Staff in memory of Dr. William Arnone, the annual memorial award provides $100 to a graduating student who demonstrated excellence in pediatric nursing.

The Faculty Recognition Awards: Established by the SH/BHSN Faculty Organization, the annual awards provide $100 to graduating students from both the day and weekend/evening divisions who demonstrate outstanding contributions to the School, their class, and Student Government Association.

National Student Nurse Association (NSNA) Awards: Established by the Student Government Association, the annual awards provide $100 to graduating students from both the day and weekend/evening divisions who have shown consistent academic and clinical competence and who have been active in student activities. Recipients are recommended by the SGA advisor to the Admission, Retention and Scholarship Committee.

Fisher College Commencement Award: Established in 2004 by Fisher College, the annual award of $500 provides $250 each to a day student and to a weekend/evening student who are graduating with an Associate in Science degree from Fisher College. Each student must show excellence in academic and clinical performance and demonstrate the qualities of character that are essential for success in nursing. Award recipients will be recommended by the Fisher College Program Director, and approved by the Scholarship Committee.

SH/BHSN and Fisher College Work Study/Peer Tutor: Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing has numerous Institutional work study positions. The program provides student opportunity to earn money for educational expenses. To be considered for Work-study, a student must complete a work-study application. Application can be obtained in the Financial Aid Office.

Stacey Lynne Corr-Slayter Awards: Established by Jennifer Corr, a graduate of BHSON, in memory of her sister, Stacey Lynne Corr-Slayter. Stacey graduated from BHSON in 1995 and worked as a medical-surgical nurse. She passed away in 2013. She loved her career as a nurse and valued opportunities working with nursing students on a medical-surgical unit. Two awards of $250 each will be given to graduating seniors who have faced a personal challenge throughout the course of nursing school. The student must have maintained a positive outlook and demonstrated determination as well as the will to suc-ceed. The student must be academically and clinically qualified and graduate with a quality point average of 2.0 or higher.

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Academic PoliciesDay DivisionThe regular academic year consists of two semesters (fall and spring) of approximately sixteen weeks each, with a summer session of approximately seven weeks between the first and second years. The curriculum is planned so that a student will be able to complete the requirements for graduation in two years, or four semesters and one summer session.

Evening/Weekend DivisionThe regular academic year consists of two semesters (fall and spring) of approximately sixteen weeks each, and two summer sessions of approximately seven weeks. The curriculum is planned so that a student will be able to complete the requirements for graduation in four years, or eight semesters and two summer sessions.

Graduation RequirementsSH/BHSN diplomas will be awarded to candidates who have fulfilled the following requirements:

• Allcourserequirements.

• Aminimumgradepointaverage(GPA)of2.3at SH/BHSN and 2.0 at Fisher College.

• PaymentofallfinancialobligationstoSH/BHSN.

• CompletionofaFederalStudentLoanExitInterview,if required.

After the official graduation ceremony, students are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses.

Graduation CeremonySH/BHSN conducts a commencement exercise annually in May. Conferral of a diploma in nursing and an Associate in Science degree, if applicable, occurs when the Registrar finalizes the academic record of students and confirms that all requirements have been satisfied. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not constitute conferral of the diploma/degree. Similarly, inclusion of a student’s name in such publications as the commencement program does not confirm eligibility for the diploma/degree.

Graduation with HonorsAcademic excellence in the nursing program is recognized by awarding diplomas with high honors (cumulative GPA of 3.65 or higher) and honors (cumula-tive GPA 3.3 to 3.64). The cumulative GPA is based on all course requirements completed at SH/BHSN.

Satisfactory Academic ProgressionDay division students must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 in Fisher College and 2.3 in nursing courses at the end of the first year (summer term) in order to proceed to the second year. Weekend/evening division students

Letter NumericalDesignation Grade ValueSuperior A 4.0 77 (C+) is the minimum theory passing grade for all nursing and non-nursing A- 3.7 courses. Each nursing course has two components, class and clinical, both ofGood B+ 3.3 which must be successfully completed to pass the course. Clinical B 3.0 components are evaluated on a pass/fail basis and include successfully B- 2.7 passing medication examinations. Satisfactory C+ 2.3 C 2.0 C- 1.7 Introduction to Pharmacology and College Mathematics with Nursing D 1.0 Applications courses can be repeated only once.Failure F 0 Incomplete I Withdrawn WP W/P = withdrew passing WF W/F = withdrew failingAudit AU

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must also achieve a grade point average of 2.0 in Fisher College and 2.3 in nursing courses at the end of the second year (summer term) in order to proceed to the third year. Any course failures in the day division must be completed before progressing to the second year. Any course failures in the weekend/evening division must be completed before progressing to the third year.

In order for a student to qualify for financial aid, federal regulations require that a qualitative measure (cumulative grade point average, GPA) and a quantitative measure (credits earned) be used as yardsticks to assess satisfactory academic progress. SH/BHSN assesses students’ qualitative and quantitative progress once every academic year to determine if students are progressing at a rate that will allow them to complete their course of study within the maximum allowed time frame (150% the normal time for completion). This is true for all programs offered at SH/BHSN.

Class and Clinical Attendance PolicyStudents are expected to complete all class and clinical/laboratory hours required to successfully meet the attendance policy for each nursing and non-nursing course. Attendance policies are located in the current academic year’s Student Handbook.

Repeated Nursing CoursesRepeated nursing courses must be taken within one year of the original failure. Only one nursing course may be failed, and only repeated once. A written request to repeat a nursing course must be sent to the Registrar by April 1 for fall semester readmission, September 1 for spring semester readmission and January 1 for summer term readmission. Students who submit repeat requests after the above deadlines cannot be guaranteed reinstatement for the subsequent semester.

A second failure in any nursing course constitutes program dismissal.

A second failure in Math and Pharmacology constitutes program dismissal.

Withdrawal/Readmission to SH/BHSN Students who withdraw or in any way sever their education at SH/BHSN are required to file a new application, including application fee, to be reviewed by the Admissions and Scholarship Committee. The student will be considered according to new admissions criteria in effect for the date they would expect to enroll. If accepted, a non-refundable registration fee must be paid to SH/BHSN within three (3) weeks of receiving acceptance letter.

The new application following withdrawal from SH/BHSN must be sent directly to the Registrar by February 1 for fall semester, September 1 for spring semester, and January 1 for summer term. Applications submitted after the above deadlines may not be reviewed.

Readmission after a year’s severance will be reviewed by the Admission and Scholarship Committee and place-ment of students will be decided on an individual basis.

Course AuditA student may audit (AU), with approval of the Associate Dean, a nursing course to gain knowledge in a particular subject area without earning credits or a grade. Under no conditions may a clinical component of a nursing course be audited. Students auditing a course attend and partici-pate in classes; however, they are exempt from examina-tions. Audited courses are not used to fulfill graduation requirements. A student must register for the course and pay one-third of the course fee at the time of registration. Financial aid is not awarded for any audited course.

Dean’s ListThe honor roll is published at the end of the fall, spring and summer semesters to honor the academic achievement of both day and weekend/evening students. To be considered for honor roll status, a student must have a 3.3 average for the semester with a minimum of one nursing course completed each semester and no grades of incomplete (I) or failure (F).

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What People Say About Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital

School of Nursingand the Nursing Profession

“I am especially proud of the Brockton Hospital School of Nursing and encourage all men and women to consider the merits of a nursing career.”

Senator John F. Kerry

“Congratulations to Brockton Hospital School of Nursing in recognition of outstanding excellence in nursing education in Massachusetts.”

The Massachusetts Senate

“Congratulations to Brockton Hospital School of Nursing in recognition of its leadership in nursing education in the Southern New England area.”

The Rhode Island House of Representatives

“It [The Brockton Hospital School of Nursing] is the only hospital-based school within the area that offers its students field training while simultaneously setting high standards of nursing education with a curriculum based on both the humanities and health and nursing.”

U.S.CongressionalRecord

“While many hospitals are giving up their nursing programs, Brockton Hospital should be commended for its commitment to nursing and the outstanding education the Brockton Hospital School of Nursing has given to so many men and women.”

David H. Mulligan, CommissionerMassachusetts Department of Public Health

“There is no greater and more dedicated career for young men and women than the nursing profes-sion. Without the compassion, the concern and the expert care which nurses provided for the sick and injured, there could be no effective health care delivery in this country.”

Senator Edward M. Kennedy

“I am writing on behalf of Boston College to express a hearty message of congratulations to the Brock-ton Hospital School of Nursing on an impressive 90 years of dedicated service to the Greater Boston Area. Your fine educational facilities and staff have contributed greatly to the nursing profession and you are to be commended for this outstanding achievement.”

Dr. Laurence BartonDirector of Community Affairs

“Congratulations to Brockton Hospital School of Nursing in recognition of being foremost in excel-lence in nursing education in the Commonwealth.”

The Massachusetts House of Representatives

DIRECTIONS TO SIGNATURE HEALTHCARE BROCKTON HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSINGSignature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing is located 20 miles south of Boston. To get to the school:FROM NORTH AND WEST OF BROCKTON: Follow Route 128 to Route 24 South (Brockton/Fall River/New Bedford) to Route 123 East. Continue on Route 123 approximately 1.5 miles from downtown Brockton to the Hospital entrance at 680 Centre Street.FROM SOUTH OF BROCKTON: Follow Route 24 North to Route 123 East. Continue on Route 123 approximately 1.5 miles from downtown Brockton to the Hospital entrance at 680 Centre Street.Public transportation is available to and from the hospital through BAT-Brockton Area Transit-on Route 5. For more information on buses, call (508)580-1170.

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing680 Centre Street

Brockton, MA 02302-3395 508-941-7040

Be something this year that your friends may only begin to think about next year.BE A STUDENT NURSE!

For more information...Contact RegistrarSignature HealthcareBrockton Hospital School of Nursing680 Centre StreetBrockton, MA 02302(508) 941-7040

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Catalog 2014-2015www.BHSON.org

BROCKTON HOSPITALSCHOOL OF NURSING

Consumer Information2014-2015

The U.S. Department of Education requires all Title IV Schools to disclose the following information.

Occupations Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing prepares students to enter the occupation of Registered Nurse. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Standard Occupational Classification Code of Registered Nursing is 29-1141.00.

For more information on the occupational profile, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s O*Net website: http://www.onetonling.org/link/summary/29-1141.00

Program Length Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital School of Nursing Day Division Nursing Program is two years in length, encompassing five semesters. Weekend/Evening Division Program is four years in length, encompassing ten semesters.

Completion Statistics The following statistics are the most recently completed award year which information is available.

In the academic year August 19, 2013 to April 26, 2014:

Number of students who completed the program: 115 graduatesover…

Number of students who completed the program within normal time (defined as “on-time”) as published by our insti-tution: 86 graduates

The on-time completion rate overall in this period: 75%

Tuition and Fees For Tuition and Fees information please refer to the Tuition and Fees insert.

Job Placement Rates As of July 1, 2011, the U.S. Department of Education requires that placement rates be disclosed. For the graduating class of 2013, 68 students graduated. Of those 68 students; 52 responded to our Job Placement survey. Of those, 82.8% were employed.

Median Loan Debt The U.S. Department of Education requires that a Title IV institution provide prospective students with information regarding median loan debt incurred by students who complete the prpgram. The follow figures relate to the most recent reporting year of 2010-2011:

For Title IV (Federal) loans, the median loan debt is $10,498.

For private educational loans, the median loan debit is $0.

For institutional finance (payment) plans, the median loan debt is $746.

Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital School of Nursing2014-2015

Educational EffectivenessOne standard SH/BHSN uses to measure the achievement of its educational outcomes is the success rate of its graduates who sit for the NCLEX-RN examination. Our 5 year average pass rate is 89% on the first attempt.

Customer SatisfactionGraduates are contacted by e-mail and/or telephone within nine months following graduation. Of the students that responded to the most recent survey, 82% of respondents had secured employment in nursing positions. These positions were at Signature Healthcare and other acute care hospitals, as well as long term, chronic care, sub-acute facilities and community agencies. Follow up graduate evaluations are mailed to graduates and employers one year after graduation. Graduates are overwhelmingly satisfied that they had attained the goals and objectives of the SH/BHSN program. Their employers consistently rank them in the “above average” category.

Calendar2014-2015

Fall Semester 2014August4 through 15.....................Day Division Freshmen Orientation 4 through 15.....................Weekend/Evening Division Freshmen Orientation 14 and 15 ..........................Faculty Development, Curriculum, and Faculty Org. Meetings 18 (Monday) ....................All Classes Begin 30 (Saturday) ...................Last Day for Add/Drop of Classes

September 1 (Monday) ......................Labor Day – No Classes 18 (Thursday) ..................Undergraduate Scholarship Reception 4pm to 5:30pm 24 (Wednesday) ...............Open House/Information Night 6pm to 8pm

October 13 (Monday) ....................Columbus Day Observed – No Classes

November 11 (Tuesday) ....................Veterans’ Day Observed – No Classes 12 (Wednesday) ...............Open House/Information Night 6pm to 8pm 24 (Monday) ...................Thanksgiving Week Recess Begins

December1 (Monday) ......................All Classes Resume 6 (Saturday) .....................First Semester Classes End 8 through 13 ....................Final Exams, Clinical Makeup and Evaluations

Spring Semester 2015January5 (Monday) ......................All Classes Begin 14 (Wednesday ................Open House 6pm to 8pm 17 (Saturday) ...................Last Day for Add/Drop of Classes over…

February16 (Monday) ....................Winter Recess begins 23 (Monday) ....................All Classes Resume

April20 (Monday) ....................Patriots’ Day – No ClassesDate to be announced .....Day and Weekend/Evening Senior Send-Off, dates TBADate to be announced .....Fisher College Alumni Reception, date TBA25 (Saturday) ...................Second Semester Classes End27 through May 1 ............Final Exams, Clinical Makeup and Evaluations

Summer Session 2015MayDate to be announced .....Pinning and Graduation – No Classes 18 (Monday) ....................All Classes Begin 23 (Saturday) ...................Last Day for Add/Drop for Classes 25 (Monday) ....................Memorial Day Observed – No Classes

June 9 (Tuesday) ......................Alumni Reception 2pm to 4pm 27 (Saturday) ...................Summer Session Classes End

JulyJune 29 through July 2 ....Final Examinations, Clinical Makeup and Evaluations June 29 through July 2 ....Annual Program Evaluation

Note: Academic Year 2015-2016 Fall Semester 2015August 2015 3 through 14.....................Day Division Freshmen Orientation3 through 14.....................Weekend/Evening Division Freshmen Orientation13 and 14 ..........................Faculty Development, Curriculum, and Faculty Org. Meetings17 (Monday) ....................All Classes Begin

Administration, Nursing Faculty and Support Staff2014-2015

Administration and Support Staff

Susan L. Taylor, MSN, RN, DeanDiploma, Lawrence Memorial Hospital SONBSN, University of South AlabamaMSN, University of Alabama in BirminghamPhD Student, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth

Joan Ambroceo Baum, Operations AdministratorDiploma, Pierce Secretarial School

Jeannie Gonzales, Financial Aid OfficerAAS, Newbury College

Elsie Ambroise, BursarAS, Business Management, Katherine Gibbs, Boston

Marlene Bohn, RegistrarDiploma, Kinyon Campbell

Deborah A. English, Assistant RegistrarBA, Vesper George School of Art

Carol WilcoxFisher College Program Director General StudiesBA, Emmanuel CollegePost-Baccalaureate Work, Biology, Bridgewater State UniversityFitchburg State University

Tanya C. Ross, Coordinator of Counseling and Student Services BA, University of Massachusetts, BostonMS, Springfield College

Susan Wade, Secretary

Nicole Hickey, Receptionist

John Palfrey, PA Employee Health Services

Bridgett Bishop, Employee Health SpecialistEmployee Health Services

Catherine Moore, Library ManagerBA, History, Clark UniversityMA, Library Science, Simmons College

Faculty

Christiana O. Akanegbu, MSN, RN, FNP-BC BSN, Regis College MSN, Regis College

Carol A. Berube, MSN, RN, CNE BSN, Northeastern University MSN, Anna Maria College

Doreen Callaghan, MSN, RN BSN, Northeastern University MSN, University of Phoenix

Sandy Chikel, MSN, MBA-HCM BSN, University of Mass, Boston MSN, MBA-HCM, Univ. of Phoenix Adult Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Post-Graduate Certificate, University of Massachusetts, Boston

Mary Ellen Croft-LaFrance, MSN, RNASN, Northern Essex Community CollegeBSN, University of Mass, LowellMSN, University of Mass, Lowell

Gregg W. Davis, MS, RN Diploma, Brockton Hospital SON BSN, Salve Regina University MS, Salve Regina University

Maureen Eisenstein, MSN, RN BSN, Salem State College MSN, Boston University

Mary Federico, MSN, RN ASN, Labouré College BSN, Curry College MSN, University of Massachusetts

Richard J. Folger, M.Ed., BSN, RN Diploma, Brockton Hospital SON BS, Regents College BSN, University of Mass, Boston M.Ed., Boston University MSN Student, Northeastern Univ.

Judith Gaudiano, MSN, RN Diploma, Geisinger Medical Center BSN, Bloomsburg University MSN, Pennsylvania State University

Jean Marie Gouveia, MSN, RN, CNEBSN, Fitchburg State College MSN, University of Mass, Boston

Patricia Gustin, MS, RNC, ANP BS, Northeastern University MS, Boston College

Charlotte Stowe Hamill, MSN, RN, CCE BSN, University of Maine MSN, Boston University Certified Childbirth Educator

Mary Herbowy, MSN, RN ASN, Labouré College BSN, Curry CollegeMSN, University of Mass, Dartmouth

Lucky Chidinma Igbokwe, MSN, RN, ANP BSN, Northeastern University MSN, Northeastern University

Oby Christiana Ikoro, MS, BSN, B.S.Ed. B.S.Ed, University of Ife, Nigeria BSN, University of Mass, Boston MS, Northeastern University

Jean Ivil, MSN, RN, RRT ADN, Quincy College BSN, Curry College MSN, Framingham State College AD, Respiratory Therapy, Massasoit College

Claudette Kistner, MSN, RN BSN, University of Mass, Boston MSN, University of Mass, Boston

Susan A. Lowans, MSN, RN BSN, Georgetown University MSN, Hunter College

Jessica Nessralla, BSN, RN BSN, University of Mass, Amherst

Mary Pitts-Taylor, MSN, RN ADN, Labouré College BSN, Emmanuel College MSN, Regis College

Eileen Pohl-Domaldo, MSN, RN Diploma, Brockton Hospital SON BSN, Curry College MSN, Regis College

Suzie Renz, RN, BSN BSN, Curry College

Karen Shaw, MSN, RN ASN, Norwich University MSN, Walden University

Kim Spatola, MSN, RN, CPNPASN, Massasoit Community CollegeBSN, University of Mass, BostonMSN, Simmons CollegeCertified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Cheryl Thompson, MSN, RN BSN, Curry College MSN, Framingham State University

Application for Admission

A non-refundable $50 application fee made payable to SignatureHealthcare/ Brockton Hospital School of Nursing should be submitted to:

RegistrarSignature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital School of Nursing680 Centre StreetBrockton, Massachusetts 02302

For an Application for Admission please go to

www.BHSON.org

Signature Healthcare/Brockton HospitalSchool of Nursing

Nondiscrimination NoticeIn accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. § 794), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. § 1681), the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act of 1991 and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§6101 et seq.), to the extent that they may be applicable, the Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital School of Nursing does not, on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, handicap, or age, discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance or in its granting of scholarships or other financial aid. The person whose name appears below has been designated to coordinate the efforts of the School to comply with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations lawfully and validly implementing these Federal laws. (Department regulations promulgated pursuant to Title VI, Section 504, Title IX, and the Age Discrimination Act appear at 45 CFR Parts 80, 84, 86 and 91, respectively. The regulations promulgated pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act appear at 29 C.F.R. 1630.) For further information about the regula-tions and the School’s grievance procedures for resolution of discrimination complaints, contact Student Services Coordinator, Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, 680 Centre Street, Brockton, MA 02302. Telephone (508) 941-7050.

Tuition and Fees2014-2015

Application and Registration Fees A nonrefundable application and processing fee of $50.00 is required of all applicants. Upon acceptance to SH/BHSN, a nonrefundable registration fee of $350.00 must be paid by the date indicated on the acceptance letter. Failure to do so within the specified time may result in cancellation of acceptance. Upon receipt of the registration fee, students are scheduled for a mandatory Informational Session.

Semester Charges Students are billed three times a year, prior to the start of each semester and summer session. Bills are mailed to the student’s address for the first Fall semester. After the first semester, bills are posted to Nursing Net and an e-mail notification is sent to all students. Payment arrangements must be made by the due date specified on the bill.

Registration and Payment Tuition and fees are payable by mail or in person. Payments must be check or money order (payable to Signature Healthcare/Brockton Hospital School of Nursing) or by debit/credit card. Payments by debit/credit card must be made by 3pm. All charges are subject to change. Cash is not accepted. A $25 fee will be charged for any check returned or refused by your bank. Tuition balances must be paid in full by the pay date listed on the SH/BHSN tuition statement. If the tuition balance has not been paid in full or an official payment plan has not been completed with the Bursar by the pay date, a $50 late fee will be assessed. Any student who fails to meet their financial obligations will not be allowed to continue enrollment at SH/BHSN and may be withdrawn from the school. Please contact the Bursar’s Office with any questions.

The Registrar’s Office conducts registration and provides registration information to all students prior to each semester. Students registering for classes must be in good financial standing. Any prior balance must be cleared before a student will be allowed to register. Release of grades, academic transcript and diploma will be denied if all financial obligations are not met. A $25 fee will be charged for any check that does not clear for payment.

Students are required to pay their bills in full in order to continue at SH/BHSN. Students awarded aid after the statement due date may be reimbursed for tuition they have already paid. Any changes in course enrollments or credit status may affect financial aid eligibility and/or loan repayment schedules. Financial aid recipients should inform the Financial Aid Officer and the Registrar of any course changes. If a balance is due as a result of such an adjustment, the student is responsible for this amount and will be given a deadline by which full payment must be made.

Students who fail to meet their financial obligations will not be allowed to attend class and/or clinical. Students who have not attended to their financial obligations will receive written notification that they have been placed on hold and/or will be unenrolled from classes.

Tuition Adjustment Policy The SH/BHSN Withdrawal Policy applies to all full and part-time students enrolled in classes at SH/BHSN. This policy applies to all tuition, fees and other assessed charges (except application and registration fees when applicable). There will be no refunds after the tenth week of classes in the fall and spring semesters and after the third week of classes in the summer semesters. Tuition reversal will be calculated based on the official date of last attendance. All withdrawals from SH/BHSN must be communicated by the student in writing to the Registrar’s Office.

Class Drop Policy The Class Drop Policy applies to all full and part-time students enrolled in classes at SH/BHSN. This policy applies to tuition charges only. Prior to the first day of school, a student receives a refund of 100%. There will be no refunds for classes dropped after the second week. The date and time that the drop notice is received will be the official date and time of the drop.

All class drops from SH/BHSN must be communicated by the student in writing to the Registrar.

Note: The Withdrawal Policy refers to a student who has ceased taking all classes at SH/BHSN. The Class Drop Policy refers to a student who has stopped taking one class but is still enrolled in one or more classes.

Fall and Spring Semesters Classes Begin Drop Deadline2 weeks ......................August 17th ................August 29th

2 weeks ......................January 4th .................January 16th

Summer Term Classes Begin Drop Deadline1 week .......................May 17th .....................May 22nd

% of Charges to be reversed Week Upon Student Withdrawal from SH/BHSN* Fall & Spring Summer

1 100% 100%

2 100% 100%

3 80% 25%

4 75% 0%

5 70%

6 65%

7 60%

8 50%

9 45%

10 40%

11-16 0%

* Prior to the first day of school

Day Division*Tuition & Fees 2014-2015

FIRST YEAR SEMESTER I SEMESTER II SUMMER TOTALTuition $10,827 $10,827 $3,035 $24,688 Student Activity Fee 50 50 25 125Technology Fee 250 250 150 650Science Lab Fee 150 150 300Orientation Fee 50 50 Student ID Fee 5 5 $11,332 $11,277 $3,210 $25,818

SECOND YEARTuition $9,971 $9,686 — $19,658Student Activity Fee 50 50 100Technology Fee 250 250 500Science Lab Fee 150 150 NCLEX Prep Fee 350 350Graduation Fee 400 400 $10,421 $10,736 — $21,158

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

OThER FEES FOR DAY AND WEEkEND/EvENINg DIvISIONS:Transcript ...................................................................$ 5.00Competency Evaluation ............................................$300.00 Transition Course Fee ..............................................$325.00Budget Payment Plan Fee ........................................$ 25.00 Late Fee ......................................................................$ 50.00 Returned Check Fee .................................................$ 25.00 Re-enrollment Fee .....................................................$100.00

FIRST YEAR SEMESTER I SEMESTER II SUMMER TOTALTuition $6,265 $6,265 $ 855 $13,385Student Activity Fee 50 50 25 125Technology Fee 250 250 150 650Science Lab Fee 150 150 300Orientation Fee 50 50Student ID Fee 5 5 $6,770 $6,715 $1,030 $14,515

SECOND YEARTuition $5,125 $5,125 $2,334 $12,584 Student Activity Fee 50 50 25 125Technology Fee 250 250 150 650 $5,425 $5,425 $2,509 $13,359

ThIRD YEARTuition $5,410 $5,125 — $10,535 Student Activity Fee 50 50 100Technology Fee 250 250 500Science Lab Fee 150 150 $5,860 $5,425 — $11,285

FOURTh YEARTuition $5,125 $5,125 — $10,250 Student Activity Fee 50 50 100Technology Fee 250 250 500NCLEX Prep Fee 350 350Graduation Fee 400 400 $5,425 $6,175 — $11,600

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

OThER FEES FOR DAY AND WEEkEND/EvENINg DIvISIONS:Transcript ...................................................................$ 5.00Competency Evaluation ............................................$300.00 Transition Course Fee ..............................................$325.00Budget Payment Plan Fee ........................................$ 25.00 Late Fee ......................................................................$ 50.00 Returned Check Fee .................................................$ 25.00 Re-enrollment Fee .....................................................$100.00

Weekend/Evening Division*Tuition & Fees 2014-2015

Program and Course Offerings2014-2015

OverviewThe following section presents the academic and nursing courses of both the day and weekend/evening divisions. All course descriptions include semester hours for lecture, clinical/laboratory and NCLEX sessions. Curriculum plans for both the day and weekend/evening divisions follow and include semester hours of instruction for class, laboratory, clinical and NCLEX sessions. Students in both the day and weekend/evening division must follow the published curriculum plans.

Definition: Clock / Credit hours: Clock hours represent a 50 minute hour and credit hours are driven by a pre-determined ratio of theory hours to clinical / laboratory hours.

• Nursing courses may or may not serve as direct credit transfer at other colleges and universities. Credit distribution for nursing courses at BHSN is used only for computation of quality point averages and financial aid.

Academic Courses: Fisher CollegeHE 101 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 Credits)The focus of this course is to provide a strong foundation for students preparing for a career in nursing. It is an intensive course designed to stress correlations between the structures and functions of the various body systems. Each system discussed is treated from microscopic to macroscopic levels of organization. Topics include: organic molecules, the cell, cellular metabolism, tissues, skin, bones, muscles, the nervous system, special senses, and the endocrine system. Homeostatic imbalances that result in disease will be discussed. Laboratory work includes the microscopic examination of tissues, dissections of preserved organ specimens and the cat, and the investigation of various human physiological processes. • 3hourslecture/2hourslabweekly.• Co-requisite:NU101,NU1101A• MinimumpassinggradeisaC+(77)• Studentswhodonotachievetheminimumgradewillnotbeallowedtoadvanceto:HE102,NU102,NU2102A

HE 102 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 Credits)The study of the human organism relating structure and function is intensified in this course. Topics include: blood, cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, urinary system, water and electrolyte balance, and reproductive systems. Since this course is designed for nursing students, common health problems will be introduced to explore the underlying concepts of normal function as they apply to the basic processes of pathogen-esis. Specimen dissection continues to be an integral part of the course. • 3hourslecture/2hourslabweekly.• Prerequisite:HE101• MinimumpassinggradeisaC+(77)• StudentswhodonotachievetheminimumgradewillnotbeallowedtoadvancetoHE221,HE213,NU105,NU2105

HE 213 Microbiology (4 Credits)This course is designed for nursing students and emphasis is placed on microorganisms that are pathogenic to humans and those which are of public health significance. Class lectures correlate the physiological and biochemical activities of microorganisms with the infectious disease cycle, physical and chemical methods of control, modes of action of antimicrobials, and nonspecific and specific defense mechanisms of the host. The student will survey causative agents, methods of transmission, mechanisms of pathogenicity, signs and symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments for common and newly emerging infectious diseases. The role of the healthcare professional in the transmission of infectious disease will be a major focus. Laboratory deals with the use of the microscope, aseptic techniques,antibioticresistance,antibioticsusceptibility,andthephysiological,nutritional,andenvironmentalneedsof microbes. In addition, medical journals are used to prepare presentations on current research topics in microbiology. • 3hourslecture/2hourslabweekly.• Prerequisite:HE102,HE221,NU105andNU2105.Co-requisite:NU210,NU3210A• MinimumpassinggradeisaC+(77)• Studentswhodonotachievetheminimumgradewillnotbeallowedtoadvanceto:NU220andNU4220A

HE 221 Pharmacology (3 Credits)This course will expand the student’s knowledge of pharmacological concepts and their significance in the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health. Emphasis is placed on pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and pharmacotherapeutic information about the specific drug classes used in providing patient care throughout the lifespan.Pharmacologicalnursingimplicationsandinterventionswillbeexplored.Specialareasofstudyinclude:theintegration of teaching and learning principles into the nursing care plan, the roles of the members of the health care team in the safe delivery of medications, and the legal and ethical nursing considerations of drug therapy and drug administration. • 3hourslecture/1hourreviewweekly.• Prerequisite:HE102,NU101orNU1101B• MinimumpassinggradeisC+(77)• Studentswhodonotachievetheminimumpassinggradewillnotbeallowedtoadvanceto: NU210,NU3210A,andHE213• Pharmacologymayberepeatedone(1)timeonly. AsecondfailurewillresultindismissalfromtheSH/BHSNprogram.

MA 130 College Mathematics for Nursing Applications (3 Credits)This course provides an understanding of basic college level mathematic concepts for students who do not intended to progress to college algebra of other conceptual courses in mathematics. The emphasis in this course in on developing practical skills using basic mathematics to solve practical problems in a nursing curriculum. • 3hoursclassweekly.• Co-requisite:NU101,NU1101A• MinimumpassinggradeisC+(77)• StudentswhodonotachievetheminimumpassinggradewillnotbeallowedtoadvancetoNU102,NU2102A• CollegeMathematicsforNursingApplicationsmayberepeatedone(1)timeonly. AsecondfailurewillresultindismissalfromtheSH/BHSNprogram

PS 101 Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)An introduction to the scientific study of behavior. The introductory readings and lectures demonstrate how psychology has emerged as a distinct social science. The following areas are studied: the nervous system and its relationship to behavior, the sensory processes, learning, cognition, testing, and individual differences. • 3hoursclassweekly.• MinimumpassinggradeisC+(77).

PS 105 Human Development (3 Credits)This course will introduce the student to the life-cycle study of human development from conception to death. It will include physical, emotional and cognitive development at each significant developmental stage. This life-cycle approachwillemphasizetheworksofElkind,Erikson,PiagetandLevinson.• 3hoursclassweekly.• Co-requisite:NU102,NU2102B• MinimumpassinggradeisC+(77)

EN 101 English I (3 Credits)This course is a skills-based introduction to critical reading, writing and critical thinking. Through interdisciplinary reading assignments, in-class work and a series of papers, students will develop an approach to analyzing and responding to ideas presented in class in writing and orally. In addition, students will develop their research techniquesandtheirabilitiestounderstandthemechanicsofwriting,includingpunctuation,grammarandspelling.• 3hoursclassweekly.• MinimumpassinggradeisC+(77)

EN 102 English II (3 Credits)In this course students apply critical reading, writing and critical thinking skill to analyze and develop ideas in written and oral form. Through interdisciplinary reading assignments, a series of papers and an oral presentation, students will evaluate and formulate their own arguments in response to ideas presented in class. In addition, student will continuetodeveloptheirresearchtechniquesandtheirabilitiestounderstandthemechanicsofgoodwriting.• 3hoursclassweekly.• Pre-requisite:EN101• MinimumpassinggradeisC+(77)

PH 103 Ethics (3 credits)This course examines major theorists and theories regarding ethical decisions. Students will explore how these theories apply to contemporary moral issues, both societal and individual, such as gene altering, abortion, capital punishment, euthanasia, sexual relations, cheating and business conduct. A library component will be included. • 3hoursclassweekly.• MinimumpassinggradeisC+(77)

CM 105 Public Speaking (3 credits)An introductory course in communication and oral presentation skills. Students will explore the theory and process of human communication. Emphasis is placed on oral and written communication, organization of thinking and material,,andtechniquesofpublicpresentation.Alibrarycomponentwillbeincluded.• 3hoursclassweekly.• MinimumpassinggradeisC+(77)

Fisher College Elective Courses (Other Electives May Be Offered)(Elective Courses not applicable towards SH/BHSN Diploma)

SO 121 Social Justice, Race and Gender Issues in American Society (3 credits)Open Elective for Day or Evening DivisionA sociological introduction to the historical and current influence of race, ethnicity, gender and class on individuals andfamilies,regardinginequalityofsocialstatus,politicalpower,accesstoeducation,healthcarehousingotherhuman services, career opportunity, and economic well-being. Examines both theoretical approaches and empirical evidenceregardingthewaysinequalityiscreated,maintained,andovercomeinsociety,andtheharmfuleffectsonindividuals, families and society as a whole. Topics addressed included: the social causes of racial, ethnic, gender and class discrimination in American society; the nature of oppression and historical and current social justice and liberation movements seeking to combat it; individual and institutional forms of social injustice; social conditions promotingprejudice,racism,discrimination,segregation,andinequalityofopportunity;socialconstructionsofraceand gender roles; and the responsibilities of the healthcare and human services professionals in combating injustice. • 3hourslectureweekly.• MinimumpassinggradeisC+(77)

FL 110 Conversational Spanish for Nurses (3 credits)Open elective for Day or Evening DivisionThis course will help students in nursing and the healthcare professions develop their ability to communicate with members of the Spanish speaking community through spoken and written modes. The long term goal is to help students attain a level of Spanish fluency that enables them to provide accurate and effective healthcare service to their Spanish speaking clients. Students will practice the skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing through participation in simulation scenarios. In addition, the role culture plays in shaping patients’ perceptional and understanding of healthcare will be explored. A library component is included. • 3hourlectureweekly.• MinimumpassinggradeisC+(77)

BHSN Nursing CoursesEach nursing course has two components, class and clinical, each of which must be successfully completed to pass the course. All course objectives must be met in order to pass a course. Clinical components of nursing courses are evaluated on a pass / fail basis. A passing grade for nursing courses and exams is 77% or C+.

Day DivisionNU 101 Conceptual Basis for Nursing PracticeNursing101introducescontemporarynursingandnurses'rolesinhealthcaredeliverysystems.Conceptsofhumanbeings and health include the relatedness of physical, intellectual, emotional, sociocultural and spiritual aspects that compose the whole person. Nursing interventions assist students to promote, maintain and restore the maximum strengths of patients and families. The nursing process is taught as a systematic, problem-solving method that assists students to help patients adapt to both internal and external environmental demands. Students develop nursing skills inthepracticelaboratory.AtSignatureHealthcare/BrocktonHospitalandcommunityaffiliations,studentscareforpatients with basic, well-defined health care needs. Day, evening and weekend hours may be used for clinical / classroom teaching. Clinical placements may be two week days and / or evenings or Friday evenings or every Saturday or every other weekend on both Saturday and Sunday. • Semesterhours:60lecture,240clinical/laboratory• Co-requisite:HE101,MA130

NU 102 Family HealthNursing102focusesontheconceptthatthefamilyisthebasicunitinsocietyandthatchildrengrowbothindividuallyand as part of a family. Concepts include developmental tasks of families during the parenting process and families experiencing common medical and surgical disorders. Nursing interventions assist students to promote, maintain and restore family health to ensure cycles of optimal childbearing and childrearing and overall health. At Signature Healthcare/BrocktonHospitalandcommunityaffiliations,studentscareforhealthyfamiliesaswellaschildrenandfamilies experiencing acute and chronic illnesses. Day, evening and weekend hours may be used for clinical / classroom teaching. Clinical placements may be two week days and / or evenings or Friday evenings or every Saturday or every other weekend on both Saturday and Sunday. • Semesterhours:60lecture,240clinical/laboratory.• Pre-requisite:NU101,MA130

NU 105 Care of the Elder AdultThiscoursefocusesonskillsandtechniquesnecessarytoaccuratelycollectdatainordertopromote,maintainorrestore health. Concepts of a holistic perspective are integrated with active use of assessment skills. Nursing interventions assist students promote and maintain physiological and psychosocial integrity for their patients with an emphasis on coping and adaptation. Students use the nursing process as a critical thinking, problem solving approachtopatientcare.OnSignatureHealthcare/BrocktonHospital’smedicalandsurgicalunitsstudentscareforpatients whose efforts are towards managing common health alterations. Day, evening and weekend hours may be used for clinical / classroom teaching. Clinical placements may be two week days and / or evenings or Friday evenings or every Saturday or every other weekend on both Saturday and Sunday. • Semesterhours:24lecture,58clinical/laboratory, self directed computerized NCLEX practice sessions with remediation.• Prerequisite:NU102,HE102,PS105

NU 210 Adult Health INursing201promotesthethoughtthatthemindandbodyareinseparableandincludephysical,intellectual, emotional, sociocultural and environmental parts. Concepts of human caring and human relationships are related and contain clinical empathy. Students apply the best current evidence to choose nursing interventions which assist patients in promoting, maintaining, and restoring optimal levels of wellness. Students apply the nursing process to providesafebasicnursingcarewithminimalriskofharmtoselfandothers.AtSignatureHealthcare/BrocktonHospitalandlocalcommunityaffiliations,studentscareforpatientsandfamiliesdealingwithfrequentlyoccurringillnesses. Clinical placements may be two weekdays and/or evenings.• Semesterhours:60lecture,240clinical/laboratory, self directed computerized NCLEX practice sessions with remediation. • PrerequisiteNU105,HE221;Co-requisite:HE213.

NU 220 Adult Health IIThis course continues to promote the thought that the mind and body are inseparable and include physical, intellectual,emotional,sociocultural,andenvironmentalparts.Nursing220integratesideasofholisticnursingandchallenges of caring for those patients who have complex emotional and physical needs. Students synthesize nursing interventions to promote, maintain, and restore the optimal level of wellness of their patients in acute care, psychiatric, and community settings. Classroom and clinical experiences guide students to integrate the best currentevidenceandenhanceclinicalexpertise.AtSignatureHealthcare/BrocktonHospitalandlocalcommunityaffiliations,studentsareofferedtheopportunitytoprovidehighquality,safenursingcarewithminimalriskofharmto self and others. Day and evening hours may be used for clinical/classroom teaching. Clinical placements are two weekdays and/or evenings.• Semesterhours:60lecture,240clinical/laboratory, self directed computerized NCLEX practice sessions with remediation.• Prerequisite:NU210,HE213.

Weekend/Evening DivisionNU 1101A and NU 1101B Conceptual Basis for Nursing Practice A and BTwosemestersofthedaydivisionNU101course.Thesecoursesintroducecontemporarynursingandnurses’rolesin health care delivery systems. Concepts of human beings and health include the relatedness of physical, intellectual, emotional, sociocultural and spiritual aspects that compose the whole person. Nursing interventions assist students to promote, maintain and restore the maximum strengths of patients and families. The nursing process is taught as a systematic, problem-solving method that assists students to help patients adapt to both internal and external environmental demands. Students develop nursing skills in the practice laboratory. At Signature Healthcare/BrocktonHospitalandcommunityaffiliations,studentscareforpatientswithbasicandwell-definedhealth care needs. Day, evening and weekend hours may be used for clinical / classroom teaching. Clinical placements may be two week days and / or evenings or Friday evenings or every Saturday or every other weekend on both Saturday and Sunday.• Semesterhours:30lecture,120clinical/laboratory.*eachsection• NU1101A:Co-requisite:HE101• NU1101B:Prerequisite:NU1101A

NU 2102A and NU 2102B Family HealthTwosemestersofthedaydivisionNU102course.Thesecoursesfocusontheconceptthatthefamilyisthebasicunitin society and that children grow both individually and as part of a family. Concepts include developmental tasks of families during the parenting process and families experiencing common medical and surgical disorders. Nursing interventions assist students to promote, maintain and restore family health to ensure cycles of optimal childbearing and childrearing and overall health. Students expand the nursing process to support families as they adapt to life changes.AtSignatureHealthcare/BrocktonHospitalandcommunityaffiliations,studentscareforhealthyfamiliesas well as children and families experiencing acute and chronic illnesses. Day, evening and weekend hours may be used for clinical / classroom teaching. Clinical placements may be two week days and / or evenings or Friday evenings or every Saturday or every other weekend on both Saturday and Sunday.• Semesterhours:30lecture,120clinical/laboratory.*eachsection• NU2102A:Pre-requisite:NU1101B,HE102• NU2102B:Prerequisite:NU2102A,MA130

NU 2105 Care of the Elder AdultThiscoursefocusesonskillsandtechniquesnecessarytoaccuratelycollectdatainordertopromote,maintain or restore health. Concepts of a holistic perspective are integrated with active use of assessment skills. Nursing interventions assist students promote and maintain physiological and psychosocial integrity for their patients with an emphasis on coping and adaptation. Students use the nursing process as a critical thinking, problem solving approachtopatientcare.OnSignatureHealthcare/BrocktonHospital’smedicalandsurgicalunitsstudentscareforpatients and families whose efforts are towards managing common health alterations. Day and evening hours may be used for clinical / classroom teaching. Day, evening and weekend hours may be used for clinical / classroom teaching. Clinical placements may be two week days and / or evenings or Friday evenings or every Saturday or every other weekend on both Saturday and Sunday.• Semesterhours:24lecture,58clinical/laboratory, self directed computerized NCLEX practice sessions with remediation.• Pre-requisite:NU2102B,HE102,PS105.Co-requisiteHE221

NU 3210A and NU 3210B Adult Health ITwosemestersofthedaydivisionNU210course.Nursing3201AandBpromotethethoughtthatthemindandbody are inseparable and include physical, intellectual, emotional, sociocultural and environmental parts. Concepts of human caring and human relationships are related and contain clinical empathy. Students apply the best current evidence to choose nursing interventions which assist patients in promoting, maintaining, and restoring optimal levels of wellness. Students apply the nursing process to provide safe basic nursing care with minimal risk of harm toselfandothers.AtSignatureHealthcare/BrocktonHospitalandlocalcommunityaffiliations,studentscareforpatientsandfamiliesdealingwithfrequentlyoccurringillnesses.Day,eveningandweekendhoursmaybeusedforclinical / classroom teaching. Clinical placements may be two week days and / or evenings or Friday evenings or every Saturday or every other weekend on both Saturday and Sunday.• Semesterhours:30lecture,120clinical/laboratory, selfdirectedcomputerizedNCLEXpracticesessionswithremediation.*eachsection• NU3210A:Prerequisite:NU2105,HE221.• NU3210B:Prerequisite:NU3210A.

NU 4220A and NU4220B Adult Health IITwosemestersofthedaydivisionNU220course.Thesecoursescontinuetopromotethethoughtthatthemindandbody are inseparable and include physical, intellectual, emotional, sociocultural, and environmental parts. Nursing 4220AandBintegrateideasofholisticnursingandchallengesofcaringforthosepatientswhohavecomplex emotional and physical needs. Students synthesize nursing interventions to promote, maintain, and restore the optimal level of wellness of their patients in acute care, psychiatric, and community settings. Classroom and clinical experiences guide students to integrate the best current evidence and enhance clinical expertise. At Signature Healthcare/BrocktonHospitalandlocalcommunityaffiliations,studentsareofferedtheopportunitytoprovidehighquality,safenursingcarewithminimalriskofharmtoselfandothers.Day,eveningandweekendhoursmaybeusedfor clinical / classroom teaching. Clinical placements may be two week days and / or evenings or Friday evenings or every Saturday or every other weekend on both Saturday and Sunday.• Semesterhours:30lecture,120clinical/laboratory, selfdirectedcomputerizedNCLEXpracticesessionswithremediation.*eachsection• NU4220A:Prerequisite:NU3210B,HE213• NU4220B:Prerequisite:NU4220A.

DAY DIVISION CURRICULUM PLAN

Semester Hours of Instruction

Lecture Science Clinical Total Hours Lab LabFirst Year

Semester One *HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyI 75 45 30*HumanDevelopment 45 45*CollegeMathematicswithNursingApplications 45 45NU101ConceptualBasisforNursingPractice 300 60 240

Semester Two*HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyII 75 45 30*IntroductorytoPsychology 45 45 *EnglishI 45 45 NU102FamilyHealth 300 60 240

Summer Session*IntroductiontoPharmacology 45 45 NU105Physical&MentalHealthI 82 24 58

Hours Total Year 1057 459 60 538

Second Year

Semester Three*IntroductiontoMicrobiology 75 45 30*EnglishII 45 45NU210Physical&MentalHealthII 300 60 240

Semester Four*PublicSpeaking 45 45*Ethics 45 45NU220Physical&MentalHealth,III 300 60 240

Hours Total Year 810 300 30 480

Hours Total 2 Years 1867 759 90 1018

*FisherCollegecoursesFallandSpringSemestersare15weeks,with1weekfinalsandclass/clinicalmake-up andtheSummerSessionis6weeks,with1weekfinalsandclass/clinicalmake-up.

WEEKEND/EVENING DIVISION CURRICULUM PLAN

Semester Hours of Instruction

Lecture Science Clinical Total Hours Lab LabFirst YearSemester One *HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyI 75 45 30 *CollegeMathematicswithNursingApplications 45 45 NU1101AConceptualBasisforNursingPractice,A 150 30 120Semester Two*HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyII 75 45 30 *EnglishI 45 45 NU1101BConceptualBasisforNursingPractice,B 150 30 120Summer Session I*IntroductiontoPharmacology 45 45Hours Total Year 585 285 60 240

Second YearSemester Three*HumanDevelopment 45 45 NU2102AFamilyHealthA 150 30 120Semester Four*Psychology 45 45 NU2102BFamilyHealthB 150 30 120Summer Session IINU2105Physical&MentalHealthI 82 24 58Hours Total Year 472 174 298

Third YearSemester Five*IntroductiontoMicrobiology 75 45 30 NU3210APhysical&MentalHealthIIA 150 30 120Semester Six*EnglishII 45 45 NU3210BPhysical&MentalHealthIIB 150 30 120Hours Total Year 420 150 30 240

Fourth YearSemester Seven*Ethics 45 45 NU4220APhysical&MentalHealthIIIA 150 30 120Semester Eight*PublicSpeaking 45 45 NU4220BPhysical&MentalHealthIIIB 150 30 120Hours Total Year 390 150 240 Hours Total 4 Years 1867 759 90 1018

*FisherCollegecoursesFallandSpringSemestersare15weeks,with1weekfinalsandclass/clinicalmake-up andtheSummerSessionsare6weeks,with1weekfinalsandclass/clinicalmake-up.