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Manual of Policies and Academic Procedures of the Master of Science in Nursing Program (MSN) 1

UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MEDICAL SCIENCES CAMPUS

SCHOOL OF NURSING GRADUATE DEPARTMENT

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM (MSN)

MANUAL OF POLICIES AND ACADEMIC PROCEDURES

OF THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

PROGRAM (MSN)

Revised: February 2017


TABLE OF CONTENT

Page I. School of Nursing Mission, Goals, Values.………………..……………………. 3

II. Expected Learning Outcomes………….……………………………………….. 4

III. Expected Faculty Outcomes…………………………………………………….. 5

IV. Other Expected Program Outcomes…………………………………………….. 5

V. Introduction……………………………………………………………………....... 6

VI. Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Program Description ………………….. 6

VII. MSN Program Policies…………………..……………………………………...... 6 a. Admission Policy………………………………………………...................... 6 b. Promotion Policy…………………………………………….………………… 8 c. Retention Policy…………………………………………….…………............ 8 d. Suspension Policy…………………………………………….………………. 8 e. MSN Graduation Policy………………...……………………........................ 9 f. Removal of Incomplete Policy………………………….…………………….. 9 g. Course in Progress Policy………………………………….…………........... 10 h. Course Repetition Policy……………….…..………………………………… 10 i. Withdrawal Policy……………………………………………......................... 10 j. Course Expiration Policy………………………………................................ 11 k. Convalidation Course Policy……………………………………................... 11 l. Readmission Policy……………………………………..…………………….. 12

VIII. General Policies for Academic Requirement ………………..…………………. 12 a. Written Papers……………………………………..………………………….. 12 b. Oral Presentations………………………………..…………………….......... 12 c. Research Projects…………………………..….…………………………….. 13 d. Texts and Material…………………………………..…….………………...... 13 e. Attendance…………………………………………………........................... 13

IX. Academic Advising………………………………………….….………............... 13

X. Course and Student Assessment and Evaluation……………..……………….. 13 a. Course………………………………………………………………………….. 13 b. Student……………………………………………………………………........ 14

XI. Appendix…………………………………………………………………………… 15 a. Concepts Definition……………………………………………………........... 16 b. Curricular Sequences of the MSN Program (Daytime and Evening)…… 19 c. Certification # 029 with amendment of Certification # 35 (2013-14) of AS-

MSC, “Specific rules for excusing and replacing academic activities of students”.........………………………………………………………………… 22


I. SCHOOL OF NURSING MISSION, GOALS, VALUES

Mission The mission of the School of Nursing is to prepare highly qualified nursing professionals leaders in service, education and research to work in an interdisciplinary manner within a changing and culturally diverse society.

Goals The main goals of the School of Nursing are:

1. Prepare nurse generalists at the baccalaureate level with the knowledge, ethical

decision making, critical thinking, technical and technological skills and attitudes necessary to practice as professional nurses, and to assume a leadership role when offering direct competent care that is evidence-based, collaborative, interdisciplinary and culturally congruent with individuals, groups and populations in a variety of settings, including primary, secondary, and tertiary health care levels.

2. Prepare master’s level nurses with knowledge and skills in evidence-based

practice and research for the improvement of health care and the advancement of education, administration, and practice that may assume leadership roles as teachers in nursing education programs, administrators of nursing services, specialists, and nurse anesthetists.

3. Prepare nurse scientists at a doctorate level to conduct research in nursing and contribute to the advancement of nursing science and improvement of practice.

4. Provide continuing education activities to enhance knowledge and lifelong

learning among professional nurses and other health professionals.

5. Contribute to the development of nursing professionals for the improvement of health care at the national and international levels.

Values

Respect for Human Dignity

• Honesty

• Authenticity

• Responsibility

• Justice

Integrity

Commitment

Equality

Loyalty


II. EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

A. Characteristics or attributes attained by students as a result of program activities.

1. Expected MSN Learning Outcomes:

a. Competent Practitioner:

MSN graduates demonstrate behavior as competent practitioners through:

1. Application of body of knowledge

2. Performance of advanced assessment

3. Advanced skills for direct client services

4. Leadership skills

5. Application of ethical principles and multicultural knowledge

6. Communication skills and collaborative/interdependent relationships

b. Research Skills:

MSN graduates demonstrate the following behaviors:

1. Capability to analyze and critique research publications

2. Utilization of research findings in practice

3. Active participation in designing and implementing research studies or evidence based projects

4. Dissemination of research findings at different levels.

c. Critical Thinking Skills:

MSN graduates demonstrate critical thinking skills through the following behaviors:

1. Application of theories and models in problem solving and decision

making when applicable

2. Application of inductive and deductive reasoning for decision making

3. Objective professional practice self-evaluation


4. Creative problem solving. III. EXPECTED FACULTY OUTCOMES

1. 100% of faculty evidence engagement in activities conducive to professional development and expertise in areas of responsibility within a period of three years.

2. 100% of faculty evidence engagement in scholarly work in teaching, research, or service within a period of three years.

3. 100% of faculty evidence engagement in professional activities within the professional organizations, and other communities of interest within a period of three years.

IV. OTHER EXPECTED PROGRAM OUTCOMES

SON Expected Student Satisfaction Outcomes 1. 80% of students will be satisfied with course content, teaching learning

methodology, evaluation strategies and faculty evaluation.

2. 80% of graduating students will be satisfied with achievement of learning outcomes related to competent practitioner, research, and critical thinking.

3. 70% of graduating students will be satisfied with the acquired knowledge, skills, values and attitudes needed for professional performance.

4. 80% of graduating students will be satisfied with the program.

5. 80% of alumni will be satisfied with the program.

SON Expected Student Program Completion Outcomes

6. 80% of students will be promoted through the program according to the established curricular sequence.

7. 75% of admitted students will be retained.

8. 70% of admitted students of each program will graduate in the established time frame.

SON Expected Successful Graduates Outcomes 9. 80% of BSN graduates will pass the Puerto Rico Nursing Board Examination

(PRNBE) in their first intent.


10. 80% of anesthesia graduates will pass the national certification examination (NCE) in their first intent.

11. 70% of graduates will be employed or studying within 6 months to one year after graduation.

12. 80% of employers will be satisfied with alumni and with the program. V. INTRODUCTION

The Faculty of the Master of Science in Nursing Program (MSN), in compliance with its duties as constituent of the University of Puerto Rico System (UPR), has compiled, developed and adopted operating processes and regulations that are included in this Manual of Policies and Academic Procedures of the Master of Science in Nursing Program (MSN). The purpose of this manual is to guide and facilitate the processes of the academic work of the students and teaching staff of the Master of Science in Nursing Program (MSN). Changes or modifications of this document must be approved by the faculty of the program. Some concepts within this Manual are defined in Appendix A.

VI. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The program of studies leading to a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is offered in the Graduate Department. The Graduated Department is one of two academic departments of the School of Nursing. The MSN Program has daytime and evening offerings designed for students who can pursue full-time or part-time studies, respectively. In Appendix B are the Curricular Sequences of the MSN program (daytime and evening).

VII. MSN PROGRAM POLICIES

A. Admission Policy

Any candidate who aspires to be admitted to the MSN Program must meet the following requirements:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school.

2. Approval of a 3-credit statistics course at the baccalaureate level.

3. Evidence of results of Graduate Admission Test (EXADEP) or the Graduate

Record Examination Test (GRE) in a period no longer than five years. 4. Evidence of current College of Professional Nursing of Puerto Rico

membership and permanent nursing license or recertification to practice as a


nurse in Puerto Rico. In case of a conditioned admission, due to the candidates' possession of a provisional license, the student will present evidence of a permanent nursing license within the first year of the academic program.

5. To be a potential candidate for admission it is required a 55% minimum accumulative point average of the following indicators:

a. BSN General Grade Point Average 20%

b. BSN Specific Grade Point Average 25%

c. Results of EXADEP or GRE Tests 25%

d. Results of Interview 20%

e. Written Analysis of an Article 5%

f. Analysis of Curriculum Vitae or Portfolio 5%

Total 100%

6. Candidates who are not residents of Puerto Rico or internationals, must comply with the same requirements as stipulated in the corresponding Academic Program. International candidates must have a license from their country of origin to practice nursing. These candidates must also, submit their academic records to "World Educational Services (WES)" for evaluation and recognition of academic credentials equivalent to an academic program obtained in the United States. Candidates from the United States must hold a license from their respective States. International candidates are admitted over the admission quota, but with the minimum accumulative 55% index.

7. All candidates must comply with educational practice experiences as required.

8. Provide evidence of health certificate and complete vaccination of Hepatitis B and Varicella. In addition, they will submit all documents required by the clinical practice Institutions.

9. All students admitted to the program, who are conditioned because they do not comply fully with the admission requirements, must present due evidence during their first academic semester. In case of any particular or adverse situation, it is the responsibility of the student to issue evidence of the procedure or process performed to comply with the requirements.


B. Promotion Policy

The promotion of the students of the MSN General Program will be done at the end of each academic year. Students will be promoted if they meet the following requirements:

1. Obtain a minimum academic index of 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 at the end of

the first year of studies.

2. Approve in each academic session, the prerequisite courses to take subsequent courses.

3. Have an academic index of 2.85 as of the second year of study.

4. Have approved all courses of the Program with a minimum grade of B,

except for BIOE 6525 - Biostatistics and SALP 6006 - Introduction to Public Health which can be approved with a minimum of C.

C. Retention Policy

1. Retention policies will be applied to students who do not meet the minimum

promotion rate.

2. The retention index rate to be maintained per year of studies, in both daytime and evening offers, will be as follow:

First Year - 2.75

Second Year - 2.85

Third Year - 2.85

3. The student who has failed in a course that is pre-requisite for another course, will not be enrolled in any of the next courses until he/she has approved the course in question. During this period the student will be referred to the Counselor and Student Affairs Services, and its particular program of study will be limited to no more than 6 credits and will be considered in probation status.

D. Suspension Policy

A student in probation status, who does not obtain the retention index established by the program, will be discharged for academic deficiency. Also, may be suspended for other reasons as stipulated in university and student regulations dispositions.

1. They may not request readmission to the Medical Sciences Campus for

one year.


2. They will not receive validation of courses from other universities during the year of suspension.

3. The student who is suspended for a second time due to academic deficiency will have to be outside the Graduate Nursing Department for a minimum of two (2) years before requesting readmission.

E. MSN Graduation Policy

Students who comply with the following requisites will obtain the Master in Nursing Science Degree:

1. Approval of all courses of their academic Program of studies, according to

their selected options, with a minimum of B, except for BIOE 6525-Biostatistics and SALP 6006-Introduction to Public Health which can be approved with a minimum of C.

2. Have a minimum general academic index of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00.

3. The student must have completed all graduation requirements in a period of no more than five (5) years when enrolled in the day program and (6) years when enrolled in the evening program, as of the date that they began their graduate studies.

F. Removal of Incomplete Policy

1. In cases where the student does not complete the course requirements in

the specified academic period, and can evidence to the teacher a reason that the student considers justified, the instructor will assign a grade of “I” for Incomplete.

2. The removal of Incomplete will be done according to the academic calendar established by the Medical Sciences Campus.

3. The student is responsible for delivering the assignments to the instructor for removal of the Incomplete.

4. In cases where the Incomplete is in a pre-requisite course, it must be removed within the first 15 school days of the next academic session.

In cases where the student does not remove the Incomplete from a pre-requisite course, the Registrar will award a grade of F, and he/she will automatically be dropped from the subsequent courses in which they had enrolled.


5. In special circumstance in which, for reasons beyond the control of the student, or health, the Incomplete cannot be removed in the indicated session, the instructor will request an extension to the Registrar, making specific recommendations as to the date of completion of the work as well as other necessary details.

6. The instructor through the Graduate Department Director shall submit a final grade to the Registrar's Office, on the stipulated form, within the next five (5) school days of expiration of the designated session.

7. In computing the academic index, the credits of the courses in which he/she has received Incomplete will not be considered.

8. All students with Incomplete in courses required for graduation, and who removed the same after the graduation ceremony, must reapply for their specific grades by paying the corresponding stipends.

9. In special situations, such as the death of the instructor or if the instructor has to leave the country before the time allowed for the removal of the Incomplete, the Graduate Department Director will be responsible for informing the final grade to the student.

G. Course in Progress Policy

All students enrolled in a course and who at the end of the semester did not meet the minimum requirements according to the evaluation criteria, must present reasonable evidence of the level of the required work. The instructor will evaluate and determine the corresponding grade or determine the Progress status (EP). The student must enroll in the course in Progress (EP) in the next academic semester in a daytime section or evening section with zero credits and the subsequent semesters until the instructor provides the final grade (this implies a charge in the registration process). In case the student cancels, he / she will have to register again in the course and all the credits that correspond to it.

H. Course Repetition Policy

Unapproved courses may be repeated before the completion of the Program (5 years in the day and 6 years in the afternoon).

I. Withdrawal Policy

The student who will withdraw of a course should discuss it with the instructor and with the Program Director. He/she will be referred to the Office of Student Affairs or Student Counseling. Each student will be assigned an instructor to guide him or her about their academic progress. It is the student's responsibility to communicate with their counselor each semester.


J. Course Expiration Policy

Course expiration evaluation will be made taking into consideration the categories of courses that constitute the curricula of the MSN Program. These are: core courses, professional courses, and related courses (see Appendix A for definitions).

1. In core courses the maximum period for expiration is ten (10) years, from the

moment the course is taken. MSN Program Faculty has the discretion to analyze each case on its merits taking into consideration the following criteria.

a. Advanced level courses, in the same subject as the course evaluated

for expiration, that have been approved by the student.

b. If the student has been working or practicing in an environment that entails mastery of the subject of the course evaluated.

c. Courses that have met the time limits can be accepted if the content of the courses has not undergone substantial changes.

2. In professional courses, the maximum period is six (6) years from the year in which the course is approved, except in those cases in which the Faculty specifies that substantial changes have occurred in the subjects. If the student has been working or practicing in a scenario involving the subject matter of a particular course or courses, the Faculty will confirm to the MSN Program Director the professional courses that have expired by time but not have had changes, the director will notify the Dean that will authorize him/her of the process and this must be signed by the Registrar.

3. In related courses a maximum period of up to eight (8) years, as of the time of

approval of the course, will be established. The Faculty will determine which related courses are. Those courses which correspond to other graduate programs will be applied the set time established by that particular Faculty.

K. Course Convalidation Policy

1. The student interested in the convalidation of courses taken in graduate

programs of universities in the country or abroad must submit an official transcript addressed to the MSN Program Director.

2. The student will submit the certificate of the course where the name,

codification and description of the course are specified.

3. The MSN Program Director, a faculty expert in the field, will analyze and evaluate the transcript or other document.


4. The MSN Program Director will inform the Registrar the recommendations for validation of the courses, submitted by the Faculty, according to the format established for that purpose. This recommendation should be made during the first semester of study.

L. Readmission Policy

1. Students who interrupt their studies may request readmission on the deadlines

established in the academic calendar of the Medical Sciences Campus.

2. The application for readmission to the MSN Program will be honored if the student meets the readmission requirements and if there is room for the academic session and availability of the courses in which the student is interested in being reinstated.

3. If changes in the program of studies occur, they will apply to any student who

re-admits the Program and joins a graduating class to which the revised program corresponds.

VIII. GENERAL POLICIES FOR ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

A. Written Papers

1. The written papers will be done according with the guidelines of the Publication

Manual of the Association of Psychology (APA), in its last edition. It is the student's responsibility to purchase the manual. Exceptions, modifications, style and format rules determined by the Faculty of the program precedes the APA Manual. The written papers stipulated as an indispensable requirement for the final evaluation of the courses must be delivered within the limit of time established in the course syllabus. If not delivered within the stipulated period, the student will not approve the course.

2. Exams may be written, oral or online. If the instructor designates a

replacement or replacement examination, the student is responsible for attending the designated day, time, and place. If the student does not appear, he/she must submit an excuse that meets the reasons approved by Certification # 029 with amendment of Certification # 35 (2013-14) of AS-MSC, “Specific rules for excusing and replacing academic activities of students”. (Appendix C).

B. Oral Presentations

Oral presentations stipulated as course requirements must be made on the agreed date. If not presented the student will receive zero in the requirement. In a special situation, the student will in advance coordinate with the teacher the action to take with the presentation.


C. Research Projects

The student will have the responsibility to present the papers corresponding to the research courses in the time agreed with his/her instructor.

D. Texts and Materials

All students are responsible for obtaining textbooks and reference educational materials required for the courses in which they are enrolled.

E. Attendance

1. Attendance at the Medical Sciences Campus is compulsory for all courses. At

the beginning of the course the student will present evidence to the instructor that he or she is properly enrolled for that course. It will be the responsibility of the instructor to verify the program that records the course and corresponding section and record the absence of their students and report it to the Registrar's Office along with the semester grades.

2. When the instructor has not notified that he / she will be late, students should wait fifteen minutes (15) from the official start time of the class.

3. Attendance is required for all educational activities, both theoretical and clinical, planned in each course in which the student is enrolled. All students who are absent from any of the educational activities must discuss their situation with the instructor in charge of the course.

4. The student will be responsible for all matters concerning the educational

activities to which he/she did not attend. IX. ACADEMIC ADVISING

Each instructor will have accessible attention in his / her office or in a place assigned by him / her and will coordinate the available hours for the individual attention of their students. The instructor will send the student an email which informs of the days and hours available for academic counseling. It is imperative that the student take action by issuing a response of the information received. The request for a formal interview with the instructor may originate from the student or the instructor him/herself. Both will agree on the appointment for this purpose.

X. COURSE AND STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

A. Course

In the middle of each semester, the assessment of each course will be held, previous discussion with the students. The instructor will make the necessary changes in the


course and prepare a report that will be given to the Program Director. In addition, the course and instructor will be evaluated by the students at the end of each academic session using the official instrument duly approved for those purposes.

B. Student

1. Each instructor is responsible for preparing, distributing and discussing the

course Syllabus with their students during the first week of class.

2. In each course the student will receive in writing the methods that will be used for the student's evaluation.

3. It is highly recommended that the student seeks tutoring with the instructor.

Through the tutoring process the student can receive orientation and clarify aspects of the academic work or other additional information such as the grades received from them and the evaluation of the course as an essential part of the learning process.

4. If the student does not complete the necessary course requirements in the

specified academic period and presents to the instructor an excuse that is considered justified, the instructor may make the decision to assign the grading of an Incomplete, which he/she will have to remove following the Incomplete removal regulations.

5. In case of deficiency in the academic work, the student and the instructor will

agree on the strategy that best helps the student.

Prepared January 30, 1997

by: Dra. Luz N. Gaud President Admission Committee Dra. Marta Rivero Graduate Program Director

Rev. and actualized 21/sept/2005/GV/its

Rev. 3/Feb./2010/LNG/jmd Rev. and actualized 17/Jun/2013/CMAN,MRM/ssr English Translation- Jan. 2017- G.V. Rev. Academic Affairs/February 2017


APPENDIXES


Appendix A

Concepts Definition


Concepts Definition

Alternate Candidate who meets all the requirements for admission, but his/her final score falls below the last candidate admitted. If a vacant arise in the program, this candidate will be admitted according to his/her turn established.

Cappacity Maximum number of students that each program determines to admit per academic year.

Convalidation Give credit for courses taken by students in other universities or colleges recognized by the Council of Superior Education.

Core Courses Part of the curriculum that provide the student the integrated concepts of health, disease, environment, health services, population problems, biostatistics and research.

Course Expiration

Time established by the Faculty of a program or Department for the duration of a course.

General Index The average of the cumulative index of all courses approved in the baccalaureate.

In Progress Provisional status that can be assigned to a student when she/he has not met the minimum requirements, according to the evaluation criteria. Entails a charge on the registration.

Incomplete Is a provisional grade that can be assigned to a student when he/she has not completed the requirements of the course in a specific academic period.

Probation Status

Period for those students that do not comply with the minimum index of retention and promotion. During this period, the student must pass the courses failed to achieve the minimum index required of retention and promotion.

Professional Courses

Courses related with the professional career, that includes nursing clinical track and role courses. According to the established program of study, those are the requirements for the grade that the candidate aims.

Readmission Process by which a student, that has interrupted his/her studies, requests return to the program.

Related Courses

Courses that complement and enrich the main area of study. Electives are included.


School Accredited

Nursing school accredited by an accrediting entity duly recognized as such by the United States Department of education, such as the "Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education" (CCNE) or the "National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission" (NLNAC).

Specific Index The average of the nursing courses and basic sciences.


Appendix B

MSN Sequences Curricular

(Daytime and Evening)


MSN SEQUENCES CURRICULAR

Curricular Sequence of the MSN Program (Evening session)

1st Year

1st semester Credits 2nd semester Credits

SALP 6006 - Introduction to Public Health 3trim

ENFE 6601 - Nursing as a Process and Nursing Theories

6sem

ENFE 6600 - Conceptualizing Human Being 2sem BIOE 6525 - Statistical Analysis 5trim

ENFE 6650 -Advanced Physical Assessment 3sem

Summer

Elective I ER EDSU 6507 3 trim

2nd Year


ENFE 6608 – Nursing Research 3sem ENFE 6615-Research Project 3sem

First clinical track course 6sem Second clinical track course 6sem

*Elective I AR ENFE 6616 3sem

*Elective II ER EDSU 6503 3trim

3rd Year


Role Theory (*AR - ENFE 6609 or *ER - ENFE 6611)

4sem Role Practice (*AR - ENFE 6610 or *ER - ENFE 6612)

5sem

*Elective II AR ENFE 6666 3sem

Trim = trimester, Sem = semester, AR = Administration Role, ER = Education Role *Students may vary the semester in which they take the elective courses. Total Credits for the Program-Administration Role-44 semester credit-hours and 8 trimester credit-hours Education Role-38 semester credit-hours and 14 trimester credit-hours

Curricular Sequence of the MSN Program (Day session)

1st Year


SALP 6006 - Introduction to Public Health 3trim ENFE 6608 - Nursing Research 3sem

ENFE 6600 - Conceptualizing Human Being 2sem 1st clinical track course 6sem

ENFE 6601- Nursing as Process and Nursing Theories

6sem *Elective I AR ENFE 6616

3sem

ENFE 6650 - Advanced Physical Assessment 3sem *Elective I ER EDSU 6503

3 trim

BIOE 6525 - Statistical Analysis 5trim

Summer

*Elective II ER EDSU 6507 3 trim

2nd Year


ENFE 6615 - Research Project 3sem

2nd clinical track course 6sem Role Practice (ENFE 6610 or 6612) 5sem

Role Theory (ENFE 6609 or ENFE 6611) 4sem

*Elective II AR ENFE 6666 3sem


COURSES AVAILABLE AND PROGRAM NORMS

• ENFE. 6600 and ENFE. 6601 are pre-requisite of the clinical trajectories. • To take the first part of the role you must approved at least one clinical trajectory. • BIOE 6525 must be approved with a minimum of C and is pre-requisite of ENFE. 6608. • ENFE. 6608 is pre-requisite of ENFE. 6615. • The Education Role has as pre-requisite the elective courses of EDSU 6503 and EDSU 6507. If is not offered in the program of

courses they may be taken concurrently. • The Administration Role has as pre-requisite the elective courses of ENFE. 6616 and ENFE. 6666. • In the daytime program, ENFE. 6601 begins when ENFE. 6600 ends. This is for the General MSN Program. • All the nursing courses and directed electives should be approved with a grade of A or B. • Promotion average at the end of the first year is 2.75. • Academic average during the second and third year is 2.85. • Graduation average is 3.00. • The program is completed with a minimum of 47.38 credits.

Courses Available SALP 6006 – Introduction to Public Health ENFE 6600 – Conceptualizing Human Being ENFE 6601 – Nursing as a Process and Nursing Theories ENFE 6650 – Advanced Physical Assessment ENFE 6608 – Nursing Research ENFE 6615 – Research Project First Part: Clinical Track ENFE 6602 – Nursing Intervention throughout the Maternal Cycle ENFE 6604 – Nursing Intervention with Adult Persons ENFE 6606 – Nursing Intervention with the Family Unit ENFE 6617 – Nursing Intervention in Mental Health and Psychiatry I ENFE 6635 – Nursing Intervention with Critically Ill Persons I Second Part: Clinical Track ENFE 6603 – Nursing Intervention with Children and Adolescents EFNE 6605 – Nursing Interventions with Elderly Persons ENFE 6607 – Nursing Interventions with the Community ENFE 6618 – Mental Health and Psychiatry II ENFE 6636 – Nursing Intervention with Critically Ill Persons II ROLES ENFE 6609 y 6610 – Courses of theory and practice of Administration for Nursing ENFE 6611 y 6612 – Courses of theory and practice of Teaching for Nursing *Electives ENFE 6666 – New Trends in Nursing (Pre-requisite of Administration Role) ENFE 6616 – Development of In-Service Program in Nursing (Pre-requisite of Administration Role) EDSU 6503 – Principles of Curricular Design and Developing (Pre-requisite of Teaching Role) EDSU 6507 – Educational Evaluation Methods (Pre-requisite of Teaching Role) ENFE 6995 – Independent Study ((by prior agreement with Director of the Department) The students often take elective courses at the graduated level in other units of the system. It is recommended to have prior authorization of the Director of the Graduate Department. Note: The following clinical track courses are sequential: ENFE 6617 and 6618 also ENFE 6635 and ENFE 6636. The rest can be taken combined.


Appendix C

Certification # 029 with amendment of Certification

# 35 (2013-14) of AS – MSC, “Specific rules for

excusing and replacing academic activities of

students”.

(Note: The document of this certification

is officially only in Spanish)

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