NURSING PREVIEWDAY

Fall 2018 CohortMarch 17, 2018

Nan Ketcham, PhD (c), RN, CNE

Undergraduate Program DirectorClinical Associate Professor

LHSON MISSION

• Our mission at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is to prepare Baccalaureate and Graduate level nurses, within a Christian community, for professional practice, health care leadership, and worldwide service.

Learn. Lead. Serve.®

PROGRAMS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Traditional TrackFastBacc® Track

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)Nursing Leadership and Innovation

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Family Nurse PractitionerNeonatal Nurse PractitionerNurse-Midwifery

In addition to nearly 500 students at the Dallas campus, we have over 400 pre-nursing students on the main Waco campus.

US News and World Report

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program ranked #47 in the nation.• Only one other Texas school ranked in the top 50

schools.

• Masters of Nursing in Leadership and Innovation (MSN) ranked #39

• Nurse Midwifery ranked #10

NCLEX-RN EXAM PASS RATES

• LHSON 2017 NCLEX-RN pass rate: 97.56%• FastBacc® May 2017: 97%• Texas average NCLEX-RN pass rate: 89.77%• National average NCLEX-RN pass rate: 86.94%• LHSON NCLEX-RN pass rate ranks 9th out of the 50

BSN programs in Texas.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

Enrollment in the program is contingent on:• COMPLETION of all prerequisite requirements

by the end of spring 2018• Earning a grade of “C” or above in all courses

and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

• Criminal Background Check• Light Blue Information Sheet – PLEASE READ• Wait for an email with the information code

for your criminal background check• Initial Declaratory Order information if needed

will be requested from the BON – wait until you receive a request from the BON

Clinical RequirementsIncluding:

Physical Exam /Immunizations / CPR /

Personal Health Coverage

RECORDS DEADLINE

Deadline for Immunization Records to be uploaded to CastleBranch: April 16, 2018

Exceptions to the April 16th due date are: TB test, CPR Certification & Personal Health Coverage Due by August 24, 2018

Students are not registered for classes until required documentation (due 04/16) has been uploaded and approved through CastleBranch.

SUBMIT DOCUMENTS TO:

Documents are to be uploaded to: CastleBranch (document management company) Students will receive an email from CastleBranch Customer

Service Click on “Begin Order” to set up account.

SUBMIT DOCUMENTS TO:

While uploading documents to CastleBranch: Verify document(s) are complete All required information is included Information on document can be clearly

read

Name must appear on each document uploaded

IMMUNIZATIONS/CPR/PERSONAL HEALTH COVERAGE

TB Test Option 1 – QuantiFeron Gold, IGRA or T-Spot blood test Option 2 – Two rounds of TB skin testing within one year

Hep B (completed 3 dose series) or HEP B titer confirming immunity MMR (completed 2 dose series) or MMR titer confirming immunity Tdap (Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis) Varivax – Varicella/Chicken Pox (completed 2 dose series) or Varicella

titer confirming immunity 2018-2019 Flu (Due October 1st) Physical Examination Confirmation CPR certification Proof of Personal Health Coverage

SCHOOL OF NURSINGOFFICIAL IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

All students must provide official immunization records and verification of a physical exam within the last 12 months from their health care provider(s).

Documents not accepted as official documentation are: High School Nurses Records High School Transcript University Health Records (exception – Baylor University

Health Center Immunization Records are accepted) Cash register receipt

Questions regarding what is or is not accepted as official documentation, please contact De-De Henson.

De_Henson@Baylor.edu or 214-820-3378

VERY IMPORTANTPlease read prior to starting immunizations!!!

Prior to administration of vaccines, please discuss with a healthcare provider all vaccinations needed in order to begin clinical. The following items need to be taken into consideration when receiving vaccinations:

Live vaccines can be administered on the same day, if you were to have an MMR one day and then attempt to have the Varicella a day or two later the healthcare provider would not be allowed to administer the later vaccine. Student would need to then wait 45 days before the additional vaccines could be administered.

Although TB test can be placed on the same day as receiving live vaccines, TB test can not be placed a day or two after receiving a live vaccine. If this occurs student would need to wait 30 days before having the TB test placed and later read.

IMMUNIZATIONEXPIRATION DATES

Students must be current on all immunizations and CPR certification for the duration of the semester. Month/day/year are required for all immunizations. Immunizations cannot expire during a semester.

Immunizations with expiration dates must be good through the upcoming semester. Fall admits – good through early December Spring admits – good through early May FastBacc® Summer admits – good through mid August

Immunizations must be updated prior to the beginning of each semester if expiration falls during the semester.

TB TESTS

Option 1 – QuantiFeron Gold TB, IGRA or T-Spot blood testOption 2 – Two rounds of TB skin testing (TST) within one year

TB test are good for one year. Documentation to include:

Date placed Date read Results – Negative/Positive Induration (i.e. 0mm, 2mm, …)

If you have had a positive TB test, the following documentation is required along with documentation from the positive reading. Chest X-Ray report

HEPATITIS B

Student must have one of the following: HEP B, 3 part series Titer confirming immunity

Series must be completed by September 1, 2018

MMR(Measles/Mumps/Rubella)

Student must have one of the following: MMR, 2 part series

or Titer confirming immunity to all three diseases –

Measles, Mumps, Rubella

If a student is unsure whether they have had the immunization or disease, a blood titer can be drawn to verify immunity.

Vaccine series must be completed by September 1, 2018.

TDAP(Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)

Good for 10 years.

Tdap As long as it has been at least 45 days since an

individual received a Td, the Tdap can be administered.

VARIVAX(Varicella/Chicken Pox)

Even though you may have had chicken pox, if born after 1979, students are required to provide documentation of one of the following: Varicella Titer showing immunity Varicella vaccine

If born before 1980 and have not had chicken pox you will need to provide one of the following: Varicella Titer showing immunity Varicella vaccine

Vaccine series must be completed by September 1, 2018.

MENINGOCOCCAL(Meningitis)

This is a requirement by the State not clinical sites – Meningococcal documentation is to be sent to the Universities Health Center – The School of Nursing does not need a copy.

“A Texas State law states ALL new students under the age of 22 must show proof of meningococcal vaccination within the last 5 years and at least 10 days prior to the first class day.”

Students MAY NOT register or attend class without providing proof of the Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination or an appropriate exemption form to the Universities Health Services Office in Waco.

Therefore, any student, under the age of 22 on the first day of class, who is new to Baylor University or has had a lapse in attendance during a long semester (fall or spring) will be required to show proof of the Meningococcal Vaccine within the last 5 years.

For more information regarding this requirement please go to:http://www.baylor.edu/health_center/index.phd?id=57997

FLU

Flu Vaccine is required for all students (Due October 1st).

2018-2019 Flu Vaccine

Documentation submitted should include: Date of vaccination Lot # Manufacturer name

NURSING SCHOOLHEALTH FORM

Physical Confirmation Examination form:

Confirming physical within the past 12 months

Health care provider’s (HCP) office will need to complete and sign the form

If a student has had a physical within the past 12 months, in lieu of having the HCP office complete form, documentation of the physical from HCP’s office can be attached to form.

In place of HCP’s signature on form, student will write “See Attached”.

CPR CERTIFICATION

American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Provider

Certification must be current through the end of each semester. It is best if the CPR certification does not expire while the student is enrolled at the LHSON (2 years).

Students will receive a Certificate from the agency confirming completion. Some agencies are still using the CPR card – if a student receives a

card, they will need to sign the back of the card and upload a copy of both sides of the card. Certificates do not need to be signed and can be uploaded as

received.

PERSONALHEALTH COVERAGE

Students are required to have personal health coverage. Copy of insurance card/documentation uploaded to CastleBranch

account NOTE: if students name is not listed on card – will need to include

verification confirming student is covered under insurance If card or document has Social Security numbers listed other than the

students, make a copy and black out socials before uploading –CastleBranch cannot accept documents with another persons Social Security number listed.

Need Insurance? Student insurance - www.baylor.edu/health_center

Waco Insurance Claims Coordinator:Betty Fornelius254-710-1493e-mail: Betty_Fornelius@baylor.edu

Questions or Additional Information

Please contact: De-De Henson, Academic Support SpecialistDe_Henson@baylor.edu214-820-3378

Renee FlippoDNP, RN, PNP

Level I CoordinatorClinical Associate Professor

LEVEL I SEMESTER

Courses • Foundations for Practice • Health Assessment• Introduction to Professional Nursing

Practice• Professional Nursing Practice:

Introduction to Professional Nursing• Human Needs I• Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I

Theory

ClinicalLabs

LEVEL I SEMESTER SAMPLESCHEDULE #1

AUGUST 20 - OCTOBER 6, 2018Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

7.00am7.30am8.00am8.30am9.00am Health Assessment9.30.am Health Assessment 8:30am - 11:30am10.00am 8:30am - 11:30am10.30am11.00am11.30amNOON12.30pm1.00pm1.30pm Intro to Professional Intro to Professional2.00pm Nursing Practice Nursing Practice2.30pm3.00pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm3.30pm4.00pm4.30pm5.00pm5.30pm6.00pm6.30pm

Each student will have 2 days of Health Assessment Lab Foundations Course is conducted onlineand 2 days of PNP Lab each week. with in person orientation and exams

LEVEL I SEMESTER SAMPLESCHEDULE #2

SEPTEMBER 24 - DECEMBER 11, 2018Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

7.00am

7.30am8.00am8.30am9.00am9.30.am Human Needs10.00am Patho/Pharm I 8:00am - 12:00pm 10.30am 9:00am - 11:30am11.00am CLINICAL CLINICAL CLINICAL11.30amNOON12.30pm1.00pm 7:00am - 7:00pm 7:00am - 7:00pm 7:00am - 7:00pm1.30pm2.00pm Patho/Pharm I2.30pm 1:15pm - 3:45pm3.00pm3.30pm4.00pm4.30pm5.00pm5.30pm6.00pm6.30pm

SCRUBS

• Uniforms are required for all labs and clinicals• Green Landau scrubs are required• Please review the Student Handbook for dress

code requirements• Professional Business Casual attire is required for

classes not located in the LHSON building.• Recommend 2-3 pairs of scrubs• Required to purchase green scrubs and white lab

coat with Baylor insignia

BOOKS AND SUPPLIES

• Book packages will be available through Baylor Bookstore• Stethoscope, scrubs, and other supplies are also available

at the bookstore• Majority of nursing texts are Elsevier Products-package

prices• Textbooks by other publishers are not part of the package

price• Books and on-line materials can be purchased separately,

but are not at the discounted price• If you purchase books on-line or used books, make sure

resource codes are available

LAPTOP COMPUTERSREQUIRED

• Laptop Computers are required for all LHSON classes.• All exams are given utilizing Laptop computer technology.• The iPad operating system is not compatible with the testing

software utilized at LHSON.• Some tablet technology may not be compatible with testing software.

Only Windows operating system software is tablet compatible. If tablet technology does not work, a laptop will need to be purchased.

• Privacy Filter Screens must be utilized for all exams.• Minimum laptop computer requirements are available on the LHSON

website: https://www.baylor.edu/nursing/index.php?id=930193• Microsoft Office and Antivirus software is available at student

discount prices from the Baylor Bookstore

THE LHSON EXPERIENCE

• Courses• Comprehensive and Foundational• Attendance is always expected• E-books and electronic resources

• Smaller Personalized Campus• Classrooms• Faculty/Staff• Open Door Policy

• Large Clinical Site Base• Magnet Status Hospitals• Specialty Hospitals

Endalk Tulu, MBA

Financial Aid Manager

TYPES OF FINANCIAL AIDAVAILABLE

Baylor Merit & Need-based Scholarships

Grants

Federal Work- Study

Loans

BAYLOR MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Current students You will continue to receive your scholarship.

Must maintain the eligibility requirements for

renewal.

There will not be change due to coming to the

School of Nursing in Dallas.

No additional application required

Limited availability

Award based on

Cumulative GPA

Financial aid need based on FAFSA

NURSING DEPARTMENTALSCHOLARSHIP

GRANTS

Awarded based on need to students who

meet:

federal

state

university requirements

FEDERAL WORK-STUDYELIGIBILITY

Eligibility does NOT obligate you to work, nor does it guarantee a job You must apply and interview for individual positions

More students qualify for FWS than the number of available positions

This is self-help aid that does not apply to your bill.

LOANS

Aid that must be repaid.

When applying for a loan: Apply for the total amount that you need to receive for

fall 2018 and spring 2019 semester.

If you accept a loan: Read the promissory note carefully and save a copy The promissory note is binding legal document which

states you will repay the loan

COMPLETING THEFINANCIAL AID PROCESS

1. If you have not done this yet, complete the 2018-2019 FAFSA at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ and send it to Baylor

2. If you are selected for verification, send all Required Documents to Waco.Regularly monitor BearWeb for your financial aid status.

3. Review and accept your award (s)

SUMMER HEALTHASSESSMENT COURSE

• Tuition and fees estimate $4, 374

• Will not discount the fall bill

• Paid using savings and family resources

• There is no financial aid

For answers to your general questions: http://www.baylor.edu/sfs

For the status of processed documents and your financial aid: http://bearweb.baylor.edu

For student financial aid refund, sign up for direct deposit in BearWeb

You may also find answers to your student account questions at http://bearweb.baylor.edu

GET MORE FROM OURWEBSITE

CONTACTS

Financial Aid Office - Wacoe-mail Financial_Aid@baylor.edu Phone 1-800-BAYLOR-U, option 8-2,

or (254) 710-2611Fax (254) 710-2695

Financial Aid Office - Dallase-mail Endalk_Tulu@baylor.edu Phone (214) 820 - 4143Fax (214) 820 - 3835

Cashier’s office for questions about:• Your bill• Payment • Payment options

EmailCashiers_Office@baylor.edu Phone 1-800-BAYLOR-U, option 8

(254) 710-2311 Fax 254-710-2114

FINAL REMINDERS

• Criminal Background Check• Declaratory Order• Final transcripts• Online Orientation (all paperwork) due April 16th• Parents Network Welcome Cookout: August 13th

• New Student Orientation (mandatory): August 13-15th

• Classes Begin: August 20th