School of Nursing Handbook

2020-2021

Nursing Degrees Programs Undergraduate & Graduate

Generic BSN

Associate to BSN

Associate to MSN

Administration

Nurse Educator

MSN

Administration

Nurse Educator

Family Nurse Practitioner

2020-21 School of Nursing Handbook

Welcome to the School of Nursing at Holy Names UniversityGREETINGS FROM DR. PAMELA STANLEY, SCHOOL OF NURSING, Thank you for taking time to learn more about Holy Names University, School of Nursing. During these unprecedented times, we have been busy at work addressing dramatic changes taking place in healthcare and our communities. Through our innovative curriculum, students learn relevant theory, acquire practice skills, and graduate with the skills necessary to become advanced practitioners and leaders in their communities.

We are all mindful these days of the implications of the personnel shortage in health care. With the American population aging and requiring more and increasingly complex care, the need for well-educated health professionals will only increase. These are exciting and challenging times for all of us, but it is the perfect time to prepare for your future that you cannot even imagine yet.

Our Faculty and Staff are committed to prepare nurses who will continue to shape health care and promotion in this evolving environment. Whether you are advancing your education to a BSN degree or Masters’ degree in Nursing Administration, Nurse Educator or becoming an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, students have reported they enjoy the small class size and easy access to instructors.

We are very proud of our graduates who play pivotal roles in advancing the nursing profession and health care, not only regionally, but nationally and even globally. We welcome you to join the ranks of Nurse Administrators, Expert Clinicians, Educators, and Primary Care Nurse Practitioners.

Sincerely,

Pamela V. Stanley, MSN/MBA, DNP, RN, CENP

Meet some of the School of Nursing Faculty

Dr. Pamela Stanley RN, MSN/MBA DNP

Chair of Undergraduate Program

Dr. Paulson RN, FNP, DNP

Chair of Graduate Program

Nora Chavez, RN, MSN

Clinical Coordinator BSN

Rosafel Adriano-Nogra, DNP, FNP-C, PHN

Kristin Bird Leonard RN, FNP

Director Student Experience

Haesook Kim, Ph.D. RN, GNP-BC

Assistant Professor

Elena Todorova, FNP-C

Clinical Coordinator FNP

Emelyn Lacayo RN, MSN

Assistant Professor

NURSING PROGRAM MISSION

The mission of The Department of Nursing at Holy Names University is to prepare nursing graduates who are caring professionals, have strong clinical reasoning skills, advocate for health and social justice, communicate effectively with clients of diverse cultures, and coordinate and design quality, safe nursing care in complex health environments. Holy Names University BSN programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation) and approved by the California Board of Nursing.

School of Nursing and Health Sciences Expected Learning Outcomes

LEARNING OUTCOME STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Caring

(Essential I, II, III & VIII)

Apply caring science principles to improve patient and population health outcomes, and the management of financial, human, and other resources in a variety of healthcare settings and roles.

Social justice

(Essential VI, VII & VIII)

Integrate ethics, equity, compassion, and empathic principles, and respect for cultural diversity into their professional nursing practice in a variety of healthcare settings and roles.

Clinical Reasoning

(Essential IV, VI, & VII)

Synthesize critical thinking, evidence-based practices, analytics, and clinical judgment principles to improve clinical decision-making, quality and safety in patient care.

Communication

(Essential III, V, VII& IX)

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively verbally and nonverbally, in a professional, non-judgmental manner consistent with behaviors that reflect the nursing code of ethics, professional and legal standards, and the values of nursing as a caring profession.

Collaboration

(Essential II& IV)

Work collegially within an inter-professional health care team with other disciplines, departments, and external entities, to achieve organizational, patient care coordination, and other shared goals.

Safety and Quality

(Essential I,III,V,VI,VII, VIII & IX)

Create conducive healthcare environments, which enable and measure quality and safety for patient care and workplace safety.

Global Health

(Essential IV, V, VIII & IX)

Engage in policy and regulatory advocacy, and global issues relevant to healthcare systems to improve the availability, equity, provision, and sustainability of global healthcare resources, and health outcomes worldwide.

Leadership

(Essential II, III, IV, VI, VII & IX)

Synthesize nursing knowledge and leadership principles to create a strategic vision, apply management skills, and provide operational oversight across a variety of healthcare settings and roles. Additionally, apply scientific evidence, technological advances, process improvements, and innovations to nursing practice and patient care delivery to improve patient and population health outcomes, clinical work environment, and health system sustainability.

Nursing StudentsThe faculty and staff are hardworking every day to make HNU the BEST nursing education experience for students. We are confident that you will find our nursing programs offered by the School of Nursing to be appropriate for adult students, busy lifestyles, experienced RNs, and current in nursing knowledge and skills.

UNDERGRADUATE NURSING PROGRAMClinicians with Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees are well-prepared to meet the demands placed on today’s nurse. BSN nurses are prized for their skills in critical thinking, leadership, case management, and health promotion, and for their ability to practice across a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. Nurse executives, federal agencies, the military, leading nursing organizations, health care foundations, magnet hospitals, and minority nurse advocacy groups all recognize the unique value that baccalaureate-prepared nurses bring to the practice setting. The BSN degree program requires a minimum of 120 credits (https://www.aacnnursing.org/News-Information/Fact-Sheets/Impact-of-Education)

GENERIC BSN

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is designed for non-licensed individuals interested in becoming a registered nurse with a Baccalaureate degree.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) pre-licensure program at HNU prepares students for professional nursing practice in a variety of settings including hospitals, community clinics, long-term care, home care, and community health agencies. Registered Nurses are highly in-demand. Estimates show that there are nearly twice the number of jobs available as there are nurses to fill them.* Many Bay Area programs are impacted and hold long waiting lists. To meet this need for nursing education, HNU has introduced a new, Generic BSN program.

• Complete in three years and two summers (HNU offers a year-round format)

• No waiting lists for classes

• Small class sizes (~1:7 student teacher ratio), small cohort (~20)

• State-of-the-art nursing simulation lab, and access to labs at Kaiser and Washington Hospitals

• NCLEX test prep resources

• Clinical Placement Services: CCPS participation, placement at Alameda Health System, Washington Hospital, Kaiser, SF General, and St. Paul Towers

TRANSFER STUDENTS:

Applicants who meet entry requirements can enroll into the summer semester

Transfer Student Application Requirements:

• HNU application

• Official transcripts from all the colleges and universities you have attended

• A cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher in the first three (3) semesters of college coursework, pertaining to the prerequisites for 1st & 2nd year nursing students:

• Human Anatomy, Intro to Chemistry, Human Physiology,

• Microbiology, Nutrition, English 1A & 1B, Interpersonal

• Communications, Intro to Psychology, Intro to Sociology, Statistics, Foreign Language** (or equivalent High School studies), Religious Studies, Philosophy, Art (visual or performing arts, or art appreciation), and equivalent courses to HNU’s Integrated Studies Across Cultures classes.

• All transfer work will be reviewed to determine if the coursework meets the above requirements.

• A 3.0 GPA in all math and science college courses

ADN TO BSN

The ADN to BSN program accommodates the demand on fulltime registered nurses by offering evening classes and the convenience of completing the clinical practice element close to the student’s home. The courses are available in an accelerated hybrid format (seven class sessions per term). Dependent on the course load, the major coursework could be completed in 15 months.

Healthcare is evolving, the role of nurses is expanding, and the BSN has become the new standard in nursing. The ADN to BSN program at Holy Names University is designed for the working nurse. If you’re a registered nurse interested in pursuing your bachelor’s degree in nursing, HNU’s program is for you. With accelerated schedules, and hybrid formats, our program meets the needs of busy nurses—both local and distant

NURSING MAJOR SEQUENCING

Summer Semester #1 Fall Semester #2

NSRG 100 Pathophysiology 3 units NSRG 102 Mental Health 3 units

NSRG 112 Pharmacology 2 units NSRG 102L Mental Health Clinical 3 units

NSRG 031 Health Assessment 2 units NSRG 101 Care of Adults I 3 units

NSRG 031L Health Assessment Lab 1 unit NSRG 101L Care of Adults I Lab 3 units

NSRG 009 Fundamentals of Nursing 3 units NSRG 152 Health Care Policy 2 units

NSRG 009L Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical 2 units NSRG 172 Informatics 2 units

NSRG 001 Transition to the role of Professional Nurse 2 units

Total units:  15    16 

Second Year 

Spring Semester #3 Summer Semester #4

NSRG 110 Care of Adults II 3 units NSRG 120 Maternity 3 units

NSRG 110L Care of Adults II Clinical 3 units NSRG 120L Maternigy Clinical 3 units

NSRG 141W Evidence Based Practice 3 units NSRG 130 Care of Children 3 units

NSRG 142W Community Health 3 units NSRG 130L Care of Children Clinical 3 units

NSRG 142L Community Health Clinical 2 units

NSRG 151W Capstone & Leadership 2 units

NSRG 140 Care for Elderly 2 units NSRG 151L Capstone Clinical 2 units

Total units:  16    16 

PRE-NURSING MAJOR SEQUENCING

Fall Semester #1  Spring Semester #2 

English 1A 3 units Eng 1B 3 units

Psych 1 Intro to Psychology 3 units Soc 1 Intro to Sociology 3 units

ISAC 101 Ancient World 3 units Bio 17 Human Anatomy 4 units

Foreign Language/ Linguistics 145 W 3 units Elective 3 units

Chem 7 Intro Chemistry 4 units

Total units:  16    13 

Second Year 

Fall Semester #3  Spring Semester #4 

Communication 1 3 units RLST Upper Division 3 units

GE Lit & Philosophy 140 W 3 units Nutrition 1 3 units

Psych 63/Statistics Method 3 units Bio 20 & 20L (Alli Health Micro) 5 units

Bio 11 & 11L Human Physiology 5 units Art 3 units

Total units:  14    14 

GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAMThe nurse’s role in healthcare has never been more relevant or respected. Implementation of the Affordable Care Act wouldn’t be possible without these care-focused and cost-effective medical professionals. The graduate nursing program at Holy Names University prepares nurses with all levels of experience to advance their careers. Whether you’re interested in meeting the demand for family nurse practitioners or you’re planning to pursue an administrative role, our highly experienced and supportive faculty will make sure you achieve your goals. The master’s programs are designed to be completed in two years. They are low residency and only meet four days a month (Thurs – Sunday).

Requirements for Admission to Nursing Master’s Programs• Current California license as a Registered Nurse.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing with the completion of BSN.

• Students who have earned an ADN, rather than a BSN, will need to complete the ADN to MSN bridge courses. These students are not eligible for the Primary Care Nurse Practitioner option.

• Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better and a GPA of 3.0 in prior baccalaureate level nursing courses (if any).

• Complete online graduate application.

• Official transcripts for ALL formal college/university coursework previously completed.

• Written personal statement.

• Two recommendations from previous professors or current or previous work supervisors. Please use this recommendation form (this recommendation form).

• A TOEFL score of 550 or higher if English is the applicant’s second language.

Completed forms may be submitted to the Admission Office at berman@hnu.edu, or by mail:

Holy Names University Admissions Office 3500 Mountain Boulevard Oakland, CA 94619

International Students: You will need to request two copies of each transcript from each institution you previously attended. One copy of each transcript must be mailed in a sealed envelope directly from the institution to Holy Names University, Office of Admissions. International Student Transcripts are evaluated by World Education Services (WES), a professional evaluation service.

Additional Requirements for Admission to the FNP ProgramIn addition to the personal statement, Applicants must include a second writing sample answering the 3 questions below:

a) Please explain your perception of the role of an FNP b) Why do you want to become an FNP? c) What changes will you make in your existing schedule to make the time needed to successfully complete the work of this program? Note: The FNP National Certification exam needs to be completed upon graduation from the FNP graduate degree and certificate program.

Nursing CurriculumAccelerated Graduate Program: RN-MSN

The RN-MSN track is an accelerated mobility track that allows highly qualified registered nurses who are graduates of an accredited associate program to pursue a Master of Science in Nursing. Students in this track complete BSN academic bridge courses and track specialty (administration or education) graduate courses for the Master of Science in Nursing Program.

RN to MSN Program Curriculum (one weekend a month)

Bridge Courses

Pysch 63 Statistics 3

English 1 B English 1 B 3

Nurs 180 Epidemiology 3

Nurs 141 Nursing Research 3

Nurs 142 Community Health 3

Nurs 142 Community Health Lab 3

Nurs 151 Leadership 3

Nurs 151L Leadership Lab 3

Nurs 172 Informatics 3

TOTAL 27

NURSE EDUCATOR: SEQUENCING OF CURRICULUM

First Year

Fall

Semester 1

Spring

Semester 2

Summer

Semester 3

NURS 211 Theoretical Advance Nursing

3 NURS 215 Introduction to Role Graduate Nurse

3 NURS 238 Pathological and Pharmacology

3

NURS 212 Healthcare Law and Ethics

3 NURS 240 Advanced Assessment 2 NURS 260 Concepts and Theories of Learning and Teaching Strategies

3

NURS 240L Advanced Assessment 1

6 6 6

Second Year

Fall Semester 4 Spring Semester 5

NURS 263 Evaluation and Test Construction

3 NURS 216 Healthcare Economics (Term course)

3

NURS 264 Curriculum Development

3 NURS 217 Capstone 4

NURS 265 Clinical Practicum 3

6 10 PROGRAM TOTAL 34

NURSE ADMINISTRATION: SEQUENCING OF CURRICULUM

First Year

Fall Spring Term 3 Spring Term 4

Semester 1 Semester 2

NURS 212 Healthcare Ethics 3 NURS 220 Concepts & theories of Management & Development

3 NURS 223 Finance & Budgeting

3

NURS 211 Theoretical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice

3 NURS 215 Transition to Role of Graduate Nurse

3 NURS 224 Human Resource Management

3

6 6 6

Second Year

Fall Spring Term 3 Spring Term 4

Semester 3 Semester 4

NURS 225 Organizational Theory

3 NURS 217 Research & Capstone Course 4

NURS 234A Management Clinical I

4 NURS 234B Management Clinical 4

NURS 216 Health Care Economics

3

7 3 8

PROGRAM TOTAL: 36

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM IN NURSING FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER

Spring Start

First Year

Spring Semester

NURS 276 - Healthcare Economics NURS 274 Health Promotion 3

NURS 274 Healthcare 3

6

Fall Semester Spring Semester Summer Semester

NURS 243 Advanced Pathophysiology

3 NURS 270 - Advanced Health Assessment

3 NURS 244 - Advanced Pharmacology

3

NURS 272 – Healthcare Ethics

31 NURS 270L - Advanced Health Assessment Lab

1 NURS 241 - Primary Care of the Family I

4

6 4 7

Second Year

Fall Semester Spring Semester Summer Semester

NURS 242 Primary Care of the Family II

4 NURS 277A - Scientific Inquiry

3 NURS 277B - Capstone Course

3

NURS 271 Theoretical Basis of Advanced Nursing Practice

3 NURS 252/L - FNP Clinical Course II

4 NURS 253/L FNP Clinical Course III

4

NURS 251/L - FNP Clinical Course I

4

11 7 7

PROGRAM TOTAL: 48

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR NURSING PROGRAMS!

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