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ProgramCatalog:Classof2020

Sharon Regional School of Nursing

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--SettingtheStandardinNursingEducationsince1899--

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SharonRegionalMedicalCenter,AStewardFamilyHospital

SharonRegionalisMercerCounty’slargestproviderofhealthcareservices.Licensedfor220beds,thehospitalofferscompletemedical/surgicalcareinadditiontospecialtyservicessuchastheHeartandVascularInstitute;DiabetesCenter;ChestPainEmergencyCenter;BehavioralHealthServiceswithinpatientadultandchild/adolescentpsychiatryplusextensiveoutpatientcounseling;InpatientRehabilitationUnit;TransitionalCareCenter;Women’sCenter;DiagnosticandImagingCenter;EmergencyCareCenter;CancerCareCenter;andmuchmore.Inadditiontothemaincampusat740EastStateSt.,Sharon,therearenumeroussatelliteofficesthroughouttheregion.FamilymedicinecentersinMercerandBrookfield,Ohioofferfamilypracticephysiciansandspecialistsalongwithdiagnostictestingservices.AnumberofotherservicesarelocatedatothersatellitecentersinHermitage,Sharon,NewCastle,andHubbard,Ohio.

SchoolofNursing

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

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

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

SharonRegionalSystemSchoolofNursingcurrentlyhasarticulationagreementswithSlipperyRock,YoungstownState,andPennStateuniversitiestosupportthetransitionofagraduateintotheprogramsleadingtotheBachelorofScienceinnursingdegree.

TheSchoolofNursingsupportstheparentinstitution’smissiontoprovidethehighestqualityofadvancedhealthcareservicestoallcommunitieswithintheregion.

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SharonRegionalSchoolofNursing

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MissionStatement:Tofacilitatestudentlearningthroughtheoryandclinicalexperiences.Topreparestudentstobecomeregisterednursesandpromotetheprofessionofnursing.

PhilosophyStatement:Nursingeducationisafacilitativeprocessandrelationshipbetweennursing,educators,studentsandthecommunity.

KeyComponents:

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

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

ItistheSchoolofNursing’sresponsibilitytothestudentstofacilitatetheuseofthenursingandeducationcomponentstoprepareacompetentbeginningnursegeneralist.

Definitions:

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

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

QualityandSafety:Thedegreetowhichhealthcareservicesare:(2010,NLN).

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

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

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

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

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

Informatics/Technology:Encompassinginformationscienceandinformationtechnologies,informaticsinvolvesthedesign,development,useandmanagementofcomputer-basedinformationsystems.Innursing,informaticsis

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becomingincreasinglyimportantineveryaspectfrompatientcaretosystematicoperationstoresearch.Ingeneral,competenciescanbedividedintothreemajorareas(2010,NLN-TIGERInformaticsCompetencyTeam).

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

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TenetsofSelectedEducationalTheorists:

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

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

MalcolmKnowles:Knowles'assumptions(Theself-directedadultlearner)

! Theneedtoknow—adultlearnersneedtoknowwhytheyneedtolearnsomethingbeforeundertakingtolearnit.

! Learnerself-concept—adultsneedtoberesponsiblefortheirowndecisionsandtobetreatedascapableofself-direction.

! Roleoflearners'experience—adultlearnershaveavarietyofexperiencesoflifewhichrepresenttherichestresourceforlearning.Theseexperiencesarehoweverimbuedwithbiasandpresupposition.

! Readinesstolearn—adultsarereadytolearnthosethingstheyneedtoknowinordertocopeeffectivelywithlifesituations.

! Orientationtolearning—adultsaremotivatedtolearntotheextentthattheyperceivethatitwillhelpthemperformtaskstheyconfrontintheirlifesituations.

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

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

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

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

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

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SharonRegionalSchoolofNursing

AdmissionPolicy/Procedure

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Admission(Classof2020)

TheClassof2020willbeginSemester#1oftheprograminAugustof2018(seecurriculumplan)andgraduateinMayof2020.Studentsarenolongerrequiredtocompletepre-requisitecoursesorsubmitlettersofreference.TheSchoolofNursingdoesaccepttransferofcreditsforsomeacademiccoursesonanindividualbasis.OfficialtranscriptsMUSTbesenttotheSchoolofNursingfortransferofcredittooccur(seepolicy#174includedinthecatalog).Transcriptsshouldbesentassoonasthestudentisprovisionallyaccepted.Forconsiderationofacceptanceintothisclass,thedeadlineforcompletingtheTEAStest(seeinformationbelow)andsubmittingthecompletedapplicationwiththe$50.00non-refundableapplicationfeewillbeApril15,2018.Ahighschool,GEDorequivalenttranscriptisalsorequired.Studentssubmittingincompleteapplicationsmaynotbeconsideredforadmissionintotheprogram.Thefollowingisachecklistforacompletestudent’sadmissionfile:

⃝ATITEASmustbecompletedbytheapplicationdeadline(RefertoATITEAStestregistrationinstructionsattheendofthepolicy).

⃝Completedapplicationwiththe$50non-refundablefee.

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

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

TheAssessmentTechnologyInstitute(ATI)TestofEssentialAcademicSkills(TEAS)Test:

ApplicantsmusttaketheATITEAStesttobeconsideredforadmissionunlesstheyhavedemonstratedacademicsuccessincollegelevelmathandscience.ThepreferredscoreisattheProficiencyLevel.StudentswhoearnaBasicLevelscoremaystillbeconsideredforadmissionbasedonthesizeoftheapplicantgroupforthatenrollmentyear.TheTEAStestisafourpartassessmentwithsubtestsinReading,Math,Science,andEnglishandLanguageusage.Thetestisadministeredon-lineattheSharonRegionalSchoolofNursingfromSeptembertoAprilannually.Candidatesmustregisteratwww.atitesting.comandfollowthescreenpromptstopayfortheexam.ItisHIGHLYsuggestedthatthestudentpurchasetheATIstudypackageonlineorattendaTEAStestpreparationcourse.TheATITEAStestmayberepeatednomorethantwo(2)timesforatotalofthree(3)attempts.Anadditionalfeewillbechargedforeachtestscheduled.IfanapplicanthastakentheTEASpreviouslyandhasmadeapplicationtotheSharonRegionalSchoolofNursingwithinayearoftakingtheTEAS,theapplicantwillnotberequiredtorepeatthe

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TEASExam.MoreinformationaboutregisteringfortheTEAStestisincludedinthispacketaswellasontheSchoolofNursingwebsiteatwww.sharonregional.com,clickonAboutUs,thenSchoolofNursing.

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Transferringcreditsfrompreviouslytakencollegecourses:SeePolicy#174(TransferofCredits)

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AcceptanceintotheProgram:

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

FinalAcceptanceintotheProgram:

FinalAcceptance:Finalacceptance(intoSemester2oftheprogram)totheSharonRegionalSchoolofNursingprogramisbasedonsuccessfulcompletionofalladmissioncriteria:

" MaintainingaminimumGPAof2.5orhigherinsemester1(thisincludestheMath,English,AnatomyandPsychologycoursestakenduringsemester1orthecalculatedGPAfromthecoursessubmittedviaanofficialtranscriptiftakenpreviously).

o Astudentwhohastakentherequiredsemester1coursespreviouslyanddoesnothavea2.5GPAwillneedtoretakeacourseorcoursestoincreasetheGPAorthestudentwillnotbeofferedfinalacceptance.

" Receiptofmoniesdue." Attendanceofthepre-orientationsessioninAugustannually." Successfulcompletionofthenursingstudentrequirements(physical,drugscreen,clearances,

immunizations/titers,Healthcareprovider/BLSCPR,etc.)" NOTE:TheStateBoardofNursingshallnotissuealicensetoanapplicantwhohasbeenconvictedofa

feloniousactorconvictedofafelony,unlessatleast10yearshaveelapsedfromthedateofconviction.Theboardwillnotissueormakeadecision(orprovideawrittenorverbalopinion)regardingtheperson’scriminalhistoryonhisorherlicensureapplicationbeforetheBoardreceivesanapplicationandallrelevantinformationisreviewed.ThismeanstheBoardcannotinformanursingstudentwithacriminal

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historybeforeheorshegraduateswhetherheorshewillreceiveanursinglicenseorhavedisciplineimposedonalicensegrantedtohimorher.

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

NonDiscriminatoryStatement

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

1. Selectedapplicantsnotenrolling,butwhoseekadmissionatalaterdate,havenopreferentialstatusandarereconsideredforentrybythesameprocessasnewapplicantsforthenextclass.

2. AllmaterialsubmittedfortheapplicationprocessbecomesthepropertyofSharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursingandcannotbereturnedorforwarded.Anyfalseinformationwillresultinrejectionforthatapplicant.

HowtoRegisterfortheTEASAssessment

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

area.3. Student/EmployeeIDwillcomeupasafield.Itisnotrequired.Skipthisarea.4. Onceanaccounthasbeencreatedclickonthe“OnlineStore”tabatthetopofthepage(righthand

cornerbesidethe“ContactUs”tab).5. OnceintheOnlineStoreselecttheTEASoptionunder“Registerfor.”6. Therewillbeaquestionthatasks“Whatwouldyouliketoregisterfor”.TEASshouldbeinthedrop

downbox.Click“Next.”7. Thisisnowtheregistrationsection.AquestionwillasktoentertheStateandCity.Youwillselect

PennsylvaniaforthestateandSharonforthecity.Click“Next”toproceed.8. Scrolldowntoseetheavailabledatesandtimesandselectthe“Register”optionthatyouwouldlike

toschedulefor.9. Aquestionshouldpopuponthescreenthatsays“ThisexamisforSharonRegionalHealthSystem

SchoolofNursingapplicantsonly.Areyouapplyingfortheprogram?Click“yes.”

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

11. VerifytheBillingAddressandmakechangesifneeded.Clickthe“ProceedtoPaymentDetails”tab.

12. NowyoushouldbeattheSecureCheckout.Entercreditcardinformationandthenclickthe“SubmitOrder”tab.

13. YouhavenowcompletedtheregistrationprocessfortakingtheTEASexam!14. ITISHIGHLYsuggestedthatthestudentalsopurchasetheATITEASteststudypackageorattenda

TEASpreparationcoursetomaximizetheirindividualscore.15. BesuretoarrivetotheSchoolofNursing30minutesbeforeexamstartwithproperidentification

(driver’slicensepreferred).IMPORTANT!!!!

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

Year 1

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

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

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

SharonRegionalSchoolofNursing:CurriculumandCourseDescriptions

Curriculum:

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

4 credits (2T, 2C)

Theory (T)=

30 hrs Clinical (C)=

90 hrs

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

Theory (T)=

60 hrs Clinical (C)=

135 hrs

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

1 credit Pharmacology I (SON) 1 credit

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

3 credits Microbiology 106, 107L (PSU)

4 credits

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

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

1 credit

Total 14 credits Total 13 credits Total 12 credits

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

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

Year 2

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

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

Theory (T)= 60 hrs

Clinical (C)= 135 hrs

Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Mental Health Nursing (SON)

7 credits (4T, 3C)

Theory (T)= 60 hrs

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

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

Human Growth & Development (PSU)

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

3 credits

Total 14 credits Total 14 credits

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

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

CourseDescriptions:

PennState:

English(ENG015):ThiscourseisfocusedonEnglishinstructionandpracticeinwritingexpositoryprosethatshowssensitivitytoaudienceandpurpose.Credits:3

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

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

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

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

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

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

Microbiology(MICRO106andMICRO107Lab:106:ElementaryMicrobiology-Importanceofmicroorganismsinhealthanddisease,agriculture,andindustry.Thisisadescriptivecourseforstudentsnotplanningadvancedstudyinmicrobiology.107:Selectedtechniquesusedtoobserve,identifyandcountbacteriaandeffectsofchemicaland

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physicalagentsonmicroorganisms.ThecombinationofMICRB106GNand107GNmustbetakentoreceiveGeneralEducationcreditinbiology.Credits:4

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

HDFS129(PSU):Thiscourseisanintroductiontohumandevelopmentandfamilystudiesincludingpsychosocialandfamilydevelopmentatallstagesoftheindividualandfamilylifecycle.Credits:3

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

CourseDescriptions:

SchoolofNursing:

IntroductiontoHealthcare(Year1/Semester2-spring):

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

FundamentalsofNursing(Year1/Semester2-spring):

Theintroductorycourse,Fundamentals,providestheframeworkforthepracticeofhealthcaretodiversepopulationsacrossthelife-spanandhealthpromotion,maintenanceandrestorativeneeds.Thecoursewillfacilitateprofessionalrolesocializationbyearlyexposuretonursingcaremanagementskillsandknowledge.Biophysicalscienceknowledgewillenhancetheorycorrelationforadult,geriatric,andperioperativeindividualsandfamilieswithalteredregulatoryfunctions.Specialemphasiswillbeonqualityandsafetyrelatedtomedicationadministration.Useoftheguideddiscoveryteachingprocessandrolemodelingwillenablethestudenttobegintofocusonthenecessaryelementsfor

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reflectivenursingjudgment,logicalproblem-solving,anddecisionmaking.Communityexperiencesfocusoncommunication,vitalsigns,anddiversityofhealthcareenvironments.Pre-Requisites:FinalacceptanceintotheSRHSSchoolofNursingandtheSemester1coursesConcurrentCourses:HealthAssessment251(PSU),Physiology141,141L(PSU)andIntroductiontoPharmacologyCredits:4(2TheoryCredits=30hours,2ClinicalCredits=90hours)

IntroductiontoPharmacology(Year1/Semester2-spring):

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

MedicalSurgicalNursingI(Year1/Semester3-summer):

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

PharmacologyI(Year1/Semester3-summer):

CourseDescription:CoreConceptsofPharmacologyIntroductionprovidesthestudentwithessentialcontentforsafe,effectivedrugtherapy.Thecontentdrawsuponcoreconceptsofanatomy,physiologyandpathology.Thecourseemphasizeshowthedisciplinesoftherapeuticsandpharmacologyinterconnect.Pharmacologicalprinciplescoveredinthecoursehavepracticalapplicationforstudentsadministeringmedicationstoclientsinavarietyofclinicalsettings.ThecontentisorganizedaccordingtobodysystemsanddiseasesdiscussedinMed-SurgicalNursingI.Currenttrendsinresearchandtherapyareexplored.Studentsmustpassamathproficiencyexaminationaspartofthecourse.

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

PharmacologyII(Year2/Semester4-fall):

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

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SpecialtyNursing(Year2/Semester5-spring):

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

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PharmacologyinSpecialtyNursing(Year2/Semester5-spring):

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

Practicum(Year2/Semester5-spring):

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

Policy Title: Credit and Grade Point Calculation Policy Chapter/Department: Sharon Regional/School of Nursing Policy Number: #100 Policy Date: 1/2018

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Policy SRHS School of Nursing Curriculum 15 hours college theory= 1 college credit 15 hours nursing theory = 1 credit 45 hours nursing clinical = 1 credit *indicates college credit Computation of Cumulative Grade Point Average: Total theory hours divided by 15: Total clinical hours divided by 45: Take that figure and multiply it by the grade point equivalent=total points for the course. -Total Program Credits= 67

Use of the Term “Credit” 1. Credit assigned to nursing courses does not constitute “college credit” and does not imply nursing courses earn the equivalent of college credit. 2. The term “credit” assigned to nursing courses is for grading and/or financial purposes only. 3. Only an authorized degree-granting institution in which a student enrolls may determine whether the completed nursing courses maybe accepted for “college credit.”

School of Nursing Grading Scale: Grade Equivalent Letter Grade Grade Point 93-100% A 4 87-92% B 3 80-86% C 2 Below 80% F 0

Course- Level I Credits Theory Lab Clinical Total Semester 1- 15 weeks Hours Hours Hours Hours

Anatomy 129, 129L 4 45 15 N/A 60 English 015 3 45 N/A N/A 45 Math 21 or 35 3 45 N/A N/A 45 Psychology 100 3 45 N/A N/A 45 Freshman Seminar 1 15 N/A N/A 15 Introduction to Health Care Professional

1 15 N/A N/A 15

Semester 2- 15 weeks Hours Hours Hours Hours Fundamentals 4 (2T, .5 L, 1.5 Cl) 30 22.5 67.5 (90) 120 Health Assessment 251 3 45 30 N/A 75 Intro to Pharmacology 1 15 N/A N/A 15 Physiology 141, 141L 4 45 15 N/A 60 Semester 3-13 Weeks Hours Hours Hours Hours Medical Surgical I 7 (4T, 3 Cl) 60 20 115 (135) 195 Core Concepts of Pharmacology I 1 15 N/A N/A 15 Microbiology 106, 107L 4 45 15 N/A 60 Level 2-Semester 3- 15 weeks Hours Hours Hours Hours Medical Surgical Nursing II 7 (4T, 3 Cl) 60 30 105 ( 135) 195 Core Concepts of Pharmacology II 1 15 N/A N/A 15 Nutrition 251 3 45 N/A N/A 45 Human Growth and Development 3 45 N/A N/A 45 Semester 4- 15 weeks SRHS Senior Practicum 3 Cl 0 25 110 (135) 135 Specialty Nursing 7 (4T,3 Cl) 60 20 115 (135) 195 Specialty Nursing Pharmacology 1 15 N/A N/A 15 Transition Profession Role 390* 3* 45 N/A N/A 45

Scope Student

Review and Approval The following hospital personnel originated and approved this policy:

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Contact Mary Jane Larmon

Approved by Faculty Organization Committee

Policy Date; Revisions

5/2014

Policy Title: Grading Policy Chapter/Department: Sharon Regional/School of Nursing

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Policy Number: 101 Policy Date: 1/2018

Policy Theory/Classroom:

1. By the end of a course, the student must attain an 80% grade. -The school follows accepted rounding rules: 0.5 and above = the next whole number. Final grades are calculated and rounded to the next whole number. (79.7 = 80%)

2. Students not present for a scheduled exam or quiz must make arrangements to take a make-up exam/quiz upon returning to class or clinical. Lack of accountability in scheduling the exam/quiz can result in loss of points. **See Missed Exam Policy below.

3. Students receive exam results (posted to IDMI) within 1-2 business days. Based on the results, some students may be referred to their Advisor.

Missed Exam Policy (SON only):

1. If the student is not able to take the exam or quiz on the published date/time, a missed exam form (see next page) will be completed and a copy given to the student.

2. A missed exam must be taken on the day the student returns to class or clinical. The instructor will set the time and place for the exam.

3. There are not any points deducted for the first time that a student misses an exam. The second and all other subsequent missed exams may result in a three point deduction. In addition three points will be deducted for each scheduled class/clinical day a student returns without taking the exam.

4. Exceptions may be made on an individual case basis as determined and approved by the Director of the School of Nursing.

5. Make-up exams may not be the same as the initial exam. Clinical:

1. A student must be consistently satisfactory in clinical behaviors and attain 80% on the total points for clinical assignments in order to pass the clinical component of the course.

2. A written or verbal weekly and final clinical evaluation will be given to each student in all nursing courses.

3. “1” indicates a student has demonstrated minimal competency when initiating a process or procedure for the first time or requires excessive coaching in order to meet the standard of care. Failure to improve the process or procedure will result in an unsatisfactory score for that behavior.

4. A student receiving an unsatisfactory clinical evaluation is required to develop a plan for improvement with the instructor/advisor.

5. Any student with a “1” needs to meet with an instructor/advisor to develop a Performance Improvement Plan.

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Scope Student





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Policy Title: Progression

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Chapter/Department: Sharon Regional/School of Nursing Policy Number: 102 Policy Date: 1/2018

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

1.Evaluationofastudent’sprogressismadeattheendofeachcourseandlevel.

2.Thestudentmustachieveaminimumofa“C”orbetterintheoryanda“satisfactory”inclinicalexperienceineachcourse(refertoGradePolicy#100andtheSchoolofNursinggradingscale).

3.Asarequirementoftheprogram,thestudentmustpasstwomathexamswithascoreofatleast80%oneach.ThefirstmathexamisgivenpriortothestudentbeingpermittedtoadministeroralorSQmedstoapatient.ThesecondmathexamisgivenpriortothestudentbeingpermittedtoadministerIVmedicationstoapatient.Ifastudentfailseitheroftheexamsontheinitialattempt,he/shewillbegivenasecondexamwithinoneweekofthefirstexam.Becausethecontentoftheseexamsareacriticalsafetycomponentofclinical,thestudentwillnotbeabletocontinueinthecourseifhe/shefailsthesecondattempt.Thestudentwillbeconsideredawithdrawalstudentandmayrequestreadmissiontotheprogramthenexttimethecourseisoffered.(seeWithdrawalPolicy#104andReadmissionPolicy#173).

4.Studentsarepermittedtoretakeonenursingcoursewithintheprogramcurriculumwhenitisnextofferedinthefollowingcalendaryear.Anystudentfailingmorethanonenursingcoursewillbedismissed(seeDismissalPolicy#110).

5.Allcoursesmustbesatisfactorilycompletedinthepostedcurriculumsequence.Astudentmaytakeacollegecourseearly(Semester1courses,Physiology,Microbiology,Nutrition,HumanGrowthandDevelopment).Ifnottakenpreviously,thestudentmusttakethecollegecourseinthesemesteraslistedonthecurriculumplan.HealthAssessment251andTransitiontoProfessionalRole390maynotbetakenearlyorfromadifferentuniversity.ThesecoursesaredesignedfortheSchoolOfNursingStudents.

ConcurrentCompletionofCollegeCourseswithNursingCourses:

• Eachsemester,theSRHSSONwillregisterthestudentforthePennStatecoursesunlesstheyhavepreviouslysuccessfullycompletedthem.

• Insemester#2-5,thestudentpaystheSONforallcourses;theschoolinturnpaysPennState.

• Anunofficialgradereportshallbetemporaryproofofcompletionpendingafinaltranscript.Thestudentoncollegecourseprobationmayprogressinnursingcourses,butwillnotbeeligibleforgraduationuntilallcourseshavebeensatisfactorilycompleted.

• StudentsmustinformtheDirectoroftheSONifwithdrawingfromaPennStatecourse.

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• Ifastudentwithdraws,takesaleaveofabsenceorisdismissedfromtheSON,PennStatewillbenotifiedimmediately.

Scope: Student




Policy Date; Revisions 11/2015

Policy Title: Withdrawal Chapter/Department: Sharon Regional/School of Nursing Policy Number: 104

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Policy Date: 1/2018

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

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

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

Whenthestudentintendstoreturn,thestudentwillbeconsideredareadmissionstudentandwillfollowReadmissionPolicy#173.Thestudentwillbeexpectedtoresumetheprogramwhenthecourse(s)leftareofferedagainthefollowingyear.Astudentthatdoesnotreturntotheprogramwhenthecourse(s)leftareofferedthefollowingyearbutdoeswishtoreturntotheprogramatalatertimewillneedtobegintheapplication/admissionprocess(seetheadmissionpolicy).Ifthestudentchoosesnottoorisunabletoreturntotheprogramduringthewithdrawalperiod,thestudentwillsubmitawrittenstatementtotheprogramdirectorthathe/shedoesnotintendtoreturn.NOTE:StudentsingoodacademicstandinginallnursingcoursesmaychooseaLeaveofabsence(LOA)fromtheprogram(seepolicy#172).

Scope: Student Review and Approval The following hospital personnel originated and approved this policy:



Policy Date; Revisions 5/2016

Policy Title: Attendance Chapter/Department: Sharon Regional/School of Nursing Policy Number: 105

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Policy Date: 1/2018

Policy Clinical Considerations:

1. Clinical attendance is mandatory. Students need adequate time to practice under the direction and supervision of an instructor in order to acquire skills, apply principles and develop nursing judgment. Instructors need adequate time to evaluate student progress toward meeting course objectives. Clinical hours include caring for patients on assigned units, nursing lab experiences and/or simulations.

2. Students arriving late to a lab or simulation, will wait until the first break (usually after the 1st hour) to join the activity in order to minimize interruptions to fellow students and the presenter. If a student has called in BEFORE the start of the lab/simulation to the main office (724-983-3865) to report an emergency or extenuating circumstance, the director may approve the student to join an activity already in session. Clinical time will be deducted for the amount of time missed.

3. Missed clinical time is recorded within each course and must be made-up within the time frame of the specific course. Making up clinical experiences or hours promotes student learning. If the missed hours are considered essential to the learning experience, the hours must be made up. The hours made up are not “taken away” from the total hours already missed. Clinical make-up hours and experiences will be scheduled at a time convenient for the faculty and may include a clinical unit experience, case studies or ATI assignments.

4. Each course has a maximum amount of hours that can be missed (see table below).

5. Absences in excess of the course specific maximum hours may result in a student needing to withdraw from the course due in inability to meet the course learning objectives.

6. If a student comes to clinical and is sent home (Examples: illness or unsafe performance), the hours missed will be calculated into maximum missed hours.

7. If a student is more than a half an hour late for clinical, the student may have missed shift report and it will not be safe for the student to care for their assigned patient. The student will be excused for the day and the missed hours will be counted towards the total maximum missed hours.

8. All missed time clinical time will be documented and signed by the instructor, student and director on the “Missed Clinical Time” form (see page following this policy).

9. Extenuating circumstances will be reviewed by the Director of the School of Nursing.

Course Total Clinical Hours Maximum Missed Hours Fundamentals 90 10 Med-Surgical I Med-Surgical II

135 135

12 12

Specialty Nursing (Mental Health, Pediatrics and Obstetrics)

135 12

Senior Practicum 135 12 Attendance Policy #105 Continued… During Specialty Nursing, and Senior Practicum, the following statements apply to clinical hours:

1. Specialty Nursing and Senior Practicum are comprised of various short segments of clinical experience in specialty nursing areas.

2. It is educationally imperative students attend and participate in all clinical hours to achieve course outcomes.

3. During Specialty Nursing and Senior Practicum, students will be expected to attend all clinical experiences.

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a. All clinical hours missed will be made-up with experiences developed by the appropriate faculty member and may include various options: direct care, simulation, written or ATI assignment, etc.

b. Students missing clinical experiences must meet with the Director of the School of Nursing to explain the absence.

Classroom Considerations: 1. Classroom attendance is expected but not mandatory. Attendance is tracked for advisement purposes. It is appreciated when a student notifies the school that he/she cannot make it to class but it is the responsibility of the student to obtain the missed information or handouts. Attendance patterns are a crucial part of professionalism and have a profound impact in the health care work environment. Prospective employers frequently ask about a student’s attendance as part of the pre-employment reference process. 2. Students arriving late to class are to wait until the first break to enter class in order to minimize interruptions to fellow students and the presenter. If a student has called in BEFORE the start of class to the main office (724-983-3865) to report an emergency or extenuating circumstance, the director may approve the student to join a class already in session. Other Considerations:

1. Inclement weather requiring the school to close, jury and/or court time will not be counted into the maximum missed hours, however proof of the court/jury time must be provided to the Director. (see policy #107)

i. Make-up assignments may still be required to promote learning.

2. Funeral leave will not be counted into the maximum missed hours. (see policy #107)

Scope: Student





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Policy Title: Graduation Chapter/Department: Sharon Regional/School of Nursing Policy Number:106 Policy Date: 1/2018

Policy Tobeeligibleforgraduation,astudentmusthave:

1. Satisfactorilymetalleducationalrequirementsofthenursingprogram.

2. Completedthefinalleveloftheprogram.

3. MetallfinancialobligationstotheSchoolofNursing.

4. ReturnedallmaterialsborrowedfromtheSchoolofNursing.

GraduationAwards:Duringthegraduationceremony,studentsarehonoredforacademicandclinicalexcellencedemonstratedduringtheirnursingeducation.Scholarshipandmonetaryawardsareoftenbasedonperformance.Thefollowingawardsaregiven:

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

NightingaleAward: Thispinisawardedtoastudentwhoconsistentlyexcelledinclinicalanddemonstratedsafe,compassionatecarethroughthenursingprogram.

Scholarships/MonetaryAwards:Alistofscholarshipsismaintainedonthebulletinboardacrossfromthemainoffice.Acompletedlistwitheligibilitycriteriaandinstructionsforapplicationscanbeobtainedfromthefinancialaidofficerorthedirector.Studentswillbenotifiedofavailablescholarshipsonaregularbasisandareencouragedtoapply.

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

IntheStateofPennsylvania:

• AllpersonsapplyingtotaketheNCLEX-RNexammustcompletethemandatorychildabusedetectiontraining.

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• GraduatenursesmayworkinPennsylvaniawithaTemporaryPracticePermit(TPP)untiltheypasstheirStateBoardExamination(NCLEX-RN)uptooneyearaftergraduation.

• WiththeenactmentofActs190&110onJanuary1,1986,anycandidateforRegisteredNurselicensurewhohasfailedtheLicensureExaminationmaynolongerpracticeasagraduatenurse.

IntheStateofOhio:

• GraduatenursesmustpasstheirStateBoardExamination(NCLEX-RN)topracticeasaRegisterednurse.ThestateofOhiodoesnotissueTemporaryPracticePermits(TPP).

Scope Student





5/2017

SharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursing

StudentPolicy

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

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

Tobeeligibleforgraduation,astudentmusthave:

5. Satisfactorilymetalleducationalrequirementsofthenursingprogram.6. Completedthefinalleveloftheprogram.7. MetallfinancialobligationstotheSchoolofNursing.8. ReturnedallmaterialsborrowedfromtheSchoolofNursing.

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GraduationAwards:Duringthegraduationceremony,studentsarehonoredforacademicandclinicalexcellencedemonstratedduringtheirnursingeducation.Scholarshipandmonetaryawardsareoftenbasedonperformance.Thefollowingawardsaregiven:

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

NightingaleAward:Thispinisawardedtoastudentwhoconsistentlyexcelledinclinicalanddemonstratedsafe,compassionatecarethroughthenursingprogram.

Scholarships/MonetaryAwards:Alistofscholarshipsismaintainedonthebulletinboardacrossfromthemainoffice.Acompletedlistwitheligibilitycriteriaandinstructionsforapplicationscanbeobtainedfromthefinancialaidofficerorthedirector.Studentswillbenotifiedofavailablescholarshipsonaregularbasisandareencouragedtoapply.

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

IntheStateofPennsylvania:• AllpersonsapplyingtotaketheNCLEX-RNexammustcompletethemandatorychildabuse

detectiontraining.• GraduatenursesmayworkinPennsylvaniawithaTemporaryPracticePermit(TPP)untiltheypass

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

licensurewhohasfailedtheLicensureExaminationmaynolongerpracticeasagraduatenurse.

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


StudentPolicy

#107SPECIALCIRCUMSTANCESFOR

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

ExcusedAbsence–DeathinFamily:

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

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2. One(1)dayisgrantedfordeathofotherfamilymembers.

JuryDuty:

IntheeventastudentiscalledforjurydutythestudentneedstosubmitthenotificationtotheDirector,SchoolofNursing.Aletterwillbepreparedrequestingthestudentbeexcusedfromjurydutyduetothepossibilityofthestudentnotmeetingmandatoryobjectivesofacourse.Finaldecisionofjurydutyrestswiththecourt.

LaborDisputes:

Studentsarerequiredtomakeuptheoryand/orclinicalpractice,whichhavebeencancelledduetolabordisputes.TheschoolreservestherighttouseotheragencieswiththepermissionoftheStateBoardofNursing.Schedulesfortheoryandclinicalpracticemaybethesameastheoriginalordifferentifthesituationnecessitates.

InclementWeatherProcedure:

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


StudentPolicy

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

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

Studentsmaybesubjecttodismissalfor:

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

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

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

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

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

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

SpecialtyorPracticum)12. TheSchoolofNursing/Directorreservestherighttodismissastudentwhoforlegal,academic,

emotional,orphysicalreasonscannotbeadvisedtocontinueintheprogram

WhenastudentissubjecttotheDismissalPolicy,thefollowingprocedurewillbeused:

1.Thedirectorwillpresenttothestudentthereasonfordismissalalongwithappropriatedocumentation.Thedismissalformwillbesigned(seenextpage).

2.Thestudenthastherighttoappealthedecisionthroughtheformaldisputeandresolutionpolicy.

3.Finaldecision-makingauthorityfortheconsequencesrestswiththeDirectoroftheSchoolofNursing.

Astudentwhohadbeendismissedfromtheprogramisnoteligibleforreadmissionorre-applicationtotheprogram.


StudentPolicy#112

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

SharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursingisdedicatedtothesuccessofitsstudents.Tomonitorourstudent’ssuccesswithintheschoolandontheNCLEX-RN,wehaveestablishedthefollowingbenchmarks:

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

Toachievethesebenchmarks,thefollowingactionshavebeentaken:

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

graduates.Recordsofretentionwillbemaintainedforeachclass,alongwithreasonsforattrition.


StudentPolicy#

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

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

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

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StudentsseekingtotransfertoSharonRegionalHealthSystem–SchoolofNursingmustbeingoodstandingintheschooltheyareleaving(passingtheoryandclinical).

Procedurefortransfer:

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

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

forevaluationandprocessingb. OnereferencemustbefromtheDirectororafacultymemberofthepreviousSchoolofNursing.

ExceptionsmaybemadeinthecaseofaschoolclosingoratthediscretionoftheDirector.3. Placementwillbedependentuponpriorcoursecontent,standardizedtesting,successfulcompletionof

lastclinicalrotationandclinicalskillsevaluationatthediscretionoftheSchoolofNursing.AlltransferstudentsmustcompleteLevelIIoftheprogram.

Eachtransferapplicationwillbereviewedonanindividualbasis.TheSchoolofNursingmayaccommodatetransferstudentsasdeterminedbythecurrentclasssize.StudentsmustadheretothepoliciesofPennStateUniversityastheyrelatetotherequiredcourses.


StudentPolicy

#117Disability/AccommodationsPolicy Revised:4/14

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

SharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursingwillprovidereasonableaccommodationsforqualifiedstudentswithidentifieddisabilitiesinaccordancewithSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973.

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AccommodationstoAchieveLearningOutcomes

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

Areasonableaccommodationwillbemadeforaknownapplicantwithadisabilityunlesstheaccommodationwouldimposeanunduehardshipontheoperationofthefacility.

Attherequestofthestudent,documentation(seeinformationbelow)ofalearningdisabilityorphysicallimitationwiththetypeofreasonableaccommodationprovidedbytheSchoolwillbesubmittedtotheStateBoardofNursingforNCLEX-RNtestingaccommodations.

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

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DisabilitySupportServicesacknowledgesthatonceapersonisdiagnosedashavingaqualifieddisabilityundertheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,thedisabilityisnormallyviewedaslife-long.Althoughthedisabilitywillcontinue,theseverityoftheconditionandtheimpactindifferentsettingsmaychangeovertime.Therefore,theevaluationmustpresentacurrentpictureofhowthestudentperforms.Theevaluationshouldhavebeencompletedwithinthelastthree(3)yearstoshowthecurrentimpactofthedisabilityonthestudentandhowitmayimpactthestudentatthepost-secondarylevel.Thewrittenreportmustincludethefollowing:

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

usedtocompletetheevaluation.• Namesofassessmentinstrumentsusedandthedatesoftesting.• Quantitativeandqualitativeinformationwhichsupportsthediagnosis(includingsubtestscores)and

interpretationofthetestscoresifapplicable.• Includeastatementofthefunctionallimitationsthedisabilityhasonlearningorothermajorlife

activities.• Documentationmustvalidatetheneedforservicesbasedonthestudent’scurrentlevelof

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

effects.• Recommendationsforprescriptivetreatmentsand/orsuggestionsforaccommodations,which

shouldbedirectlylinkedtotheimpactofthedisabilityandassociatedissues.AdditionalInformationandDocumentationRequirementsforSpecificDisabilities:Allstudentswiththefollowingspecificdisabilitieswhowishtoreceiveaccommodationswillneedtoprovidealloftheaforementionedinformationspecifictotheirdisability,aswellastheadditionalinformationlistedbelow:Asperger’sandOtherPervasiveDevelopmentalDisorders:Adetaileddescriptionofthestudentscurrentleveloffunctioningincluding:communication/Languageskills,abilitytointeractsocially,restricted,repetitiveand/orstereotypedpatternsofbehavior,activitiesandsensoryfunctioning,sensitivitytoenvironmentalconditionsandmotorplanning.Evidencetosupportthesestatementsshouldincluderesultsofaptitudeandachievementtesting,standardizedtestsof

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languageskillsandstandardizedscalesofsymptomsrelatedtoautism;aswellas;clinicalobservationincludinglevelofseverity.AttentionDeficitDisorder:AcopyofarecentdiagnosticreportfromaneurologistwhichstatestheDiagnosticStatisticalManual(DSM)diagnosis,symptomsandthecurrentimpactoftheADHDonanindividual’sabilitytofunctioninanacademicsetting,instrumentsandproceduresusedtomakethediagnosis,andthedosage,typeandfrequencyofcurrentmedication.BlindandVisualImpairment:Acopyofthemostrecenteyeexamination,includingvisualacuity,nearanddistantvision,clinicaldiagnosis(blind,partialvision,lowvision)orlevelofvisualdisability(moderate,severe,profound)andfunctionallimitations.ChronicIllness:Awrittenreportsubmittedbyaprofessionalwhoislicensed/certifiedintheareaforwhichthediagnosisismade,explainthecurrentfunctionallimitationsimposedbythemedicalcondition,medication(s)andpossiblesideeffects.CognitiveDisabilities:LearningDisabilities(LD),TraumaticBrainInjuries(TBI):Acomprehensiveassessmentbatterywhichdoesnotrelyononetestorsubtest.Bothaptitudeandacademicachievementmustbeevaluatedandincludedinthetestreport.Averagebroadcognitivefunctioningmustbedemonstratedonanindividuallyadministeredintelligencetest.Quantitativeandqualitativeinformationwhichsupportsthediagnosis,includingallsubscale/subtestscores,shouldbelisted.Objectiveevidenceofasubstantiallimitationtolearningmustbeprovided.MobilityImpairment:Diagnosisofmobilityimpairment,descriptionoffunctionallimitations,arecordofmedicationsused,prescribeddosageandanysideeffectsexperienced.PsychiatricDisability:ADiagnosticStatisticalManual(DSM)diagnosisfromapsychologistorpsychiatriststatingthediagnosis,characteristicsofthedisability,functionallimitations,projecteddurationandmedications.

SHARONREGIONALHEALTHSYSTEMSCHOOLOFNURSING

StudentPolicy

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

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

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

SharonRegionalHealthSystemSchoolofNursingisfirmlycommittedtomaintainingalearning/work

environmentfreefromallformsofharassment/bullyingofanystudent,potentialstudentorSchoolof

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Nursingpersonnel.Harassment/bullyingviolatetheSchoolofNursingpolicyandisneitherpermittednorcondoned.

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

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

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

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


StudentPolicy#172 LeaveofAbsence(LOA)Policy

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

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

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

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

NOTE:Astudentthatisnotingoodacademicstandingmaychoosetowithdrawfromtheprogram(seeWithdrawalPolicy#104).


Student

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

Revised:Reviewed:5/17

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

-SRHSHospitalOrientationandComputerRe-orientation -ReviewoftheStudentHandbookfortheclasscohortthatthestudentisbeingreadmittedto -Re-signingSchoolofNursingprogramorientationforms

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

Thestudent’spreviousacademicandperformancerecordswillbereviewedtoguidethedirector,advisorandfacultyinareasthatthestudentmayneedadditionalsupportpriortoreturningtotheprogram.Thereadmissionstudentmaybeaskedtorepeataskillcompetency,attendalaborretakeanexamorATIassessmentpriortoreadmissionstopreparethestudentforsuccessintheprogram.

NOTE:Astudentwithanoutstandingfinancialbalanceowedtotheschool,maynotbereadmittedtotheprogram

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


StudentPolicy#174 TransferofCreditsPolicy

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

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

Studentsrequestingtransferofnursingcourses(Fundamentals,PharmacologyandMSI)willbeaddressedusingtheStudentTransferPolicy#115.

Policy:

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

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

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

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

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

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

MiscellaneousInformation:

LivingAccommodations:Livingaccommodationsarenotavailable.Mealsareavailableinthehospitalcafeteria.Studentspayonapermealbasis.

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Uniform:Studentswillbeinformedconcerningthepurchaseofuniformspriortoentry.Textbooks:TextbooksmaybepurchasedfromthePennState-Shenangooranyothersourceofthestudent’schoice.Hospitalization:Studentsareencouragedtocarryindependenthospitalizationinsurance.TheSchoolofNursingwillnotassumeresponsibilityformedicalexpensesincurredbythestudent.EmploymentPolicy:Thefacultyrecognizesthestudent’srighttoseekemployment.Student’semploymentisnottointerferewithschedules,clinical,laboratory,orclassroomexperiences.AdvisementProgram:Anacademicadvisementprogramisprovidedforallstudents.StudentHealthProgram:TheStudentHealthServicesareprovidedbySharonRegionalHealthSystem,EmployeeHealthServices.Allfeesandexpensesforpre-entryandinterimhealthexaminationswillbeassumedbytheSchoolofNursing.Dailyhealthservicesareavailableforallstudentswithfeesandexpensesassumedbythestudent.FairTreatmentofStudents:AStudentDisputeandResolutionCommitteehasbeenestablishedwithrepresentationofstudentsandfacultyconstitutingthemembership.Thegoalistosupportfairandequaltreatmentofallstudents.Thedisputeandresolutioncommitteeconsistsofaninformalandformalprocess.School-RelatedInjuries:StudentinjuriesaretobeimmediatelyreportedtotheDirectorofNursingandaninjuryreportwillbecompleted.ThestudentmayrequiremedicalcareintheEmergencyRoombasedontheseverityoftheinjury.HumanResourcesisnotifiedofanystudentinjuries.MiscellaneousInformation(continued):StudentNurseAssociationofPennsylvania(S.N.A.P):StudentsareencouragedtobecomemembersofthestudentNurseAssociationofPennsylvania.ThestudentsparticipatevoluntarilyinthisprofessionalorganizationandmayholdofficesondistrictandstatelevelsofS.N.A.P.

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ProtectionofPrivacyforStudentsandParents:Studentsaregiventheopportunitytoreviewallclinicalevaluationsandgrades.Studentsmayrequestcorrectionoftheserecordsbyappointment.Anydisclosureofthisinformationisdoneonlywithwrittenpermissionofthestudent.TheSchoolofNursingabidesbytheFamilyEducationalRightsandPrivacyAct(FERPA),whenutilizingstudentacademicinformation.FERPAisdiscussedduringorientationtotheSchoolofNursingandwrittenpermissionfromthestudentisgainingpriortodiscussiontheiracademicsituationwithanyoneotherthanthestudent.Parentalrightsareprotectedinthesamemanner,shouldtherebeastudentwhoisunder18yearsofage.StudentssigntoallowSRHStoutilizetheirinformation.TravelPolicy:StudentsintheSchoolofNursingwillhavetheadvantageofeducationalexperiencesinavarietyofprofessionalsettingsandinavarietyofcommunities.Eachstudentisexpectedtoassumetheresponsibilityofhis/herowntransportationtoandfromsuchplacesregardlessofthelocation.Transcripts:Transcriptsareavailableuponwrittenauthorizationfromtheindividualconcerned.Onecopyisprovidedfreeofcharge.Additionaltranscriptswillbeprovidedforafee.Satisfactorysettlementofallfinancialobligationsisnecessarybeforereleaseofthetranscript.Requestsfortranscriptsmustspecifythenameandaddressoftheagency,schoolororganizationtowhichitshouldbesent.

RighttoKnowInformation

EducationalEffectivenessoftheProgramRetentionRate:2009–69%;2010–57%;2011-70%;2012-63%;2013-67%;2015-72%2016-72% 2017-80%Note:Duetotheupdatedcurriculumandgraduationdate,therewerenograduatesintheyearof2014.

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

Clearances/CriminalBackgroundChecks:

ImportantInformationforallApplicantandStudentsWhatcrimesmustbereportedbytheapplicantforlicensure?Answer:Allconvictions,guiltypleasandnolocontenderepleasexceptforminortrafficviolationsnotrelatedtotheuseofdrugsoralcoholmustbereported.Thisincludesmisdemeanors,felonies,driving

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undertheinfluence(DUI)anddrivingwhileintoxicated(DWI).Crimesmustbereportedeveniftheyareasuspendedimpositionofsentence,anARD(AcceleratedRehabilitativeDisposition).Whattypeofdocumentationdoesthestudentneedtosubmitinsupportoftheapplicationifhe/shehasapriorcriminalrecord?Answer:Apersonalexplanatoryletter,itshouldincludethefollowinginformation:

# Thedateofthecriminaloffense# Circumstancesleadinguptothearrestoraction# Actualconvictionoradministrativeaction# Actualsentenceoragencyorder# Currentstatusofsentenceororder# ProvideacurrentcriminalhistoryrecordscheckfromthePennsylvaniaStatePolice

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

FinancialAid:

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AvarietyofprogramsareavailabletoassistSchoolstudentswitheducationalcosts.TheSchooltakespartintheFederalPellGrantandStaffordLoanprograms.StudentswholiveinPennsylvaniaareeligibleforaPennsylvaniaStateGrant.OhioresidentscanapplyfortheOhioInstructionalGrant.

Allstudentswhoseekfinancialaidmustcompletetheapplicationforfederalandstategrantseachyearinordertodeterminefinancialneed.

Inadditiontothefederalandstateprograms,privatescholarshipsandloansareavailablefromvarioussources.Studentsareencouragedtobeawarethatalthoughfinancialaidisavailableandmaybeaconsiderablesourceofhelp,itshouldbynomeansbereliedupontocovertheentirecostofattendingschool.

WrittenfinancialaidinformationisavailableuponrequestandindividualcounselingmaybearrangedbyappointmentwiththeFinancialAidOfficerat724-983-3988ormailto:[email protected]

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

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

PennStatecourseswilladheretoinstitution’spolicy.TuitionPayment:

Tuitionisduepriortothebeginningofeachterm.Studentsarerequiredtopaytuitionormakearrangementsforpaymentbeforebeingadmittedtoclassthefirstdayofeachterm.A$25latefeemaybechargedandstudentsmaynotbepermittedtocontinuepastfourweeksofeachtermwithanunpaidbalance.

SHARONREGIONALHEALTHSYSTEMSCHOOLOFNURSING

TUITIONCHART/CLASSOF2020…….EXAMPLE**alleducationalchargessubjecttochangewithoutnotice.**Fall

SemesterAUGUST–DECEMBER

2018CALCULATION FEES TOTAL

PSU English(015) 3creditsx$504.00=$1512.00 $189.00 5834.00

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

SpringSemester

JANUARY–MAY2019 CALCULATION FEES TOTAL

SRHS FundamentalsofNursing

4creditsx$265.00=$1060.00 $672.00 2262.00

IntroductiontoPharmacology

1creditX$265.00=$265.00

SRHS IntroductiontoHealthcareProfessional

1creditX$265.00=$265.00

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

SummerSemester

MAY–AUGUST2019 CALCULATION FEES

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

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

FallSemester

AUGUST–DECEMBER2019

CALCULATION FEES TOTAL

SRHS Med-SurgNursingII(SON)

7creditsx$265.00=$1855.00 $672.00 2792.00

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

Development3creditsx$504.00=$1512.00

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

SemesterJANUARY–MAY2020 CALCULATION FEES TOTAL

SRHS Obstetrics,Pediatrics,MentalHealthNursing

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

3649.00

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

PSU TransitionandProfessionalRole390(PSU)

3creditsx$504.00=$1512.00 $86.00 1296.00

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

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

SemesterTotal$3647.00

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SHARONREGIONALHEALTHSYSTEMSchoolofNursing

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

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

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JobTitle: StudentNurse

Never0

Occasional10-33%

Frequent34-65%

Continuous66%ofday

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

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

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