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UndergraduateStudentHandbook
2017-2018
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FacultyWelcometoStudentsWelcometotheCollegeofNursingattheUniversityofMassachusettsAmherst.It’sanexcitingplacetostudyandispartofalargeuniversitythrivingonatraditionofexcellenceandanexcitingcurriculumsupportedbyanarrayofeducationalresources.Thishandbookisaresourceforyou.Thecurriculaforourprograms,aswellasspecificadmission,retention,progressionandgraduationpoliciesforeachtrack,arecontainedwithinthishandbook.Pleasereadthishandbookcarefully,asitcontainsthemostupdatedpoliciesthatpertaintoyoureducationalexperience.Ourtalentedandcommittedfacultyareinnovators,strivingtoofferthebestpossiblestudent-centeredinstruction.Ourgoalistoencouragelifelonglearninginstudentswhowillsoonbeentry-levelclinicians,returningprofessionalswhoseektoenhancetheirknowledge,skillsandanalyticalabilities,andresearchersdevelopingnewknowledgeforthediscipline.Theeducationalexperienceyoureceiveissupportedbytheoutstandingcommitmentofourstaff.Weareaforceforinnovation,learninganddiscoveryinpreparingculturallyproficientnursestomeetthecomplexhealthcareneedsofaglobalcommunity.Weencourageandinviteyoutobeanactiveparticipantwithinthecollege,asamemberoftheStudentNursesAssociation,acommitteemember,orvolunteerinmanyofthecollege’sactivities.ThankyouforchoosingtheUniversityofMassachusettsAmherstCollegeofNursingtoadvanceyournursingcareer.Welookforwardtoanexcitingyear!
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ForewordTheCollegeofNursingStudentHandbookisdesignedtosupplementtheUniversitycatalogsaswellastheCodeofStudentConduct,AcademicRegulations,andtheUniversityStudentHandbook.StudentsareresponsibleforactinginaccordancewiththeUniversityandCollegeofNursingregulationsandpoliciessetforthinthesepublications.TheCollegeofNursingStudentHandbookalsoprovidesadditionalinformationspecifictothenursingprogram,whichwillbehelpfultoyouthroughoutyourstudieshere.TheStudentHandbookisreviewedannuallyandisasaccurateandcurrentaspossible.Anychangespolicies,procedures,orregulationswillbecommunicatedviaemailtostudents,whowillassumeresponsibilityforincorporatingthemintotheirStudentHandbook.PleasetakethetimetofamiliarizeyourselfwiththeHandbook.Itprovidesanextremelyusefulcontinuingorientationtotheprograms,facultyandstandardsoftheCollegeofNursing.IfyouhaveaproblemorconcernthatisnotadequatelyansweredbytheHandbook,pleaseconsultyourfacultyadvisororastaffmember.
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TableofContents
I. CollegeofNursingHistoryandOrganizationHistoryandAccreditation 7
Values,Vision,MissionandGoal 8
CollegeofNursingDeans,ProgramDirectors,andFaculty 10
II. UndergraduateBachelorofScienceProgramGeneralinformation 17
ObjectivesoftheBachelorofScienceProgram 17
FourYearNursingMajor
AdmissionRequirements 18
FirstTwoYearsPlanofStudy 19
Junior/SeniorCourseRequirements 20
UniversityGraduationRequirementsSummary 20
EstimatedCost 20
RNtoBS
GeneralInformationandAdmissionRequirements 28
ProgramofStudy 28
TechnicalRequirements 25
EstimatedCosts 26
AcceleratedBachelors
GeneralInformationandAdmissionRequirements 28
ProgramofStudy 29
EstimatedCosts 30
DescriptionofNursingCoursesintheUndergraduateProgram 31
SpecialAcademicPrograms
DepartmentalHonorsinNursingCommonwealthCollege 34
NursingResidentialAcademicProgram(NurseRAP) 35
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III. CollegeofNursingRequirements,PoliciesandProcedures
AcademicPolicies
GeneralAcademicPolicies 35
Grading 37
GuidelinesforIndependentStudyContract 38
NCLEXPreparation 39
ProfessionalConduct 39
AcademicPolicyandProcedureforProfessionalConductStandards 40
ViolationReportforStandardofSafeNursingPracticeorProfessionalConductPolicy 41
ProfessionalConductPolicyfortheCollegeofNursingSignatureSheet 42
Re-ApplicationPolicyandProcedure 43
Registration 44
ElectronicTestingPolicy 45
ClinicalSettingPoliciesandProcedures
HealthRequirements 46
CriminalOffenderRecordInformation(CORI)CheckandFingerprinting 47
UndergraduateCredentialingPolicy 47
GoodMoralCharacterPolicy 49
GuidelinesforConductinClinicalSettings 49
MedicationAdministrationPolicy 50
ProfessionalConductandtheCodeofEthicsforNursing 50
Transportation 51
UnsafeNursingPracticePolicy 51
UniformPolicy 52
HealthIllness/InjuryPolicy 53
CodeofStudentConduct
AcademicHonestyPolicy 54
E-mailEtiquette 55
TechnologyPolicy 56
UniversityPolicyonStudentAbsenceforReligiousObservance 58
AlcoholicBeveragePolicy,Smoke-FreePolicyandtheDrugFreeSchoolsAct 58
RespondingtoCriticalIncident 58
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IV. TheNursingStudent’sGuideAcademicAdvising
ProcessforAcademicAdvising 59
CourseandProgramEvaluations 60
GrievanceProcedure 60
SupportServicesonCampus
UMassAmherstLibrarySystem 61
CollegeofNursingClinicalSimulationLaboratories 61
InformationTechnology 61
OfficeforProgramsandServices 62
WritingCenterServices 62
OfficeforDisabilityServices 63
FinancialAidforUndergraduatesandGeneralInformation 63
StudentScholarships,Awards,andRecognition
GeneralInformation 63
Awards 64
OrganizationsandAssociations
ALANANursesAssociation 65
NationalStudentNurses’AssociationandUMassStudentNurses’Association 66
SigmaThetaTauInternational 66
CollegeofNursingAlumniAssociation 66
StudentParticipationinCollegeofNursingGovernance 67
V. AppendixAppendixA:CollegeofNursingAdministration
Deans,Directors,andAdministrativeOffices 68
AdvisoryBoard 70
FacultyandStaffRosters 73
FacultyGovernance–ByLaws 75
AppendixB:ClinicalEvaluationTool 76
AppendixC:Pre-ClinicalDrugScreeningConsent 86
AppendixD.ScreeningforreasonableSuspicionofDrug/AlcoholMisuse 87
AppendixE.RandomDrugScreening 89
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AppendixF.IncidentReport 90
AppendixG:UndergraduateCollegeofNursingCredentialingPolicy 92
AppendixH:ATITestingPolicy 94
I. CollegeofNursingHistoryandOrganization
HistoryAtitsfoundingin1953,theCollegeofNursingofferedthefirstbaccalaureatenursingprograminpublichighereducationintheCommonwealthofMassachusetts.Fouryearslater,theCollegelaunchedthefirstMasterofSciencedegreeprogram,andin1994,theCommonwealth'sfirstpubliclysupportedPh.D.programinNursingincollaborationwiththeUniversityofMassachusettsMedicalSchoolGraduateSchoolofNursing.In2005,thecollegeoffereditsfirstPh.D.programsponsoreduniquelybytheCollegeofNursingandin2006thefirstDoctorateofNursingPractice(DNP)programinthestate.
ContinuousaccreditationfirstbytheNationalLeagueforNursing,andcurrentlybytheCommissiononCollegiateNursingEducation(CCNE),alongwiththesuccessofgraduatesinpassingbothlicensingandcertificationexams,testifytotheenduringqualityofthecollege'sprograms,faculty,andcurriculum.
TheCollegeofNursingisoneofelevenschoolsandcollegescomprisingtheUniversityofMassachusettsAmherst,foundedin1863.TheUniversityisaCarnegieDesignatedResearchUniversityVeryHigh(RUVH)andtheflagshipcampusofthefive-campuspublicuniversitysystem.Sponsoredresearchnowtotalsover$140millionayear,withincreasingemphasisonthelifesciencesandbiotechnologyapplications.
Embodyingtheuniversity'scommitmenttohigh-quality,accessibleeducation,theCollegeofNursingiscommittedtomeetingthechallengesfacedbythenursingprofessioninthecontextofthechangingdynamicsofsocietyandthedeliveryofhealthcare.
Accreditation
TheBaccalaureateProgramisaccreditedbytheCommissiononCollegiateNursingEducation(CCNE),anationalnursingeducationaccreditingbody,andapprovedbytheMassachusettsBoardofRegistrationinNursing.
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Values,Vision,MissionandGoalsApprovedbytheFacultyAssemblyMay21,2008
VisionTheCollegeofNursingisaforceforinnovation,learninganddiscoveryinpreparingculturallyproficientnursesforleadershipinhealthforaglobalsociety.
MissionToprovideanaffordableandaccessibleeducationtoenhancehealthandhealingthroughnursingleadershipinteaching,scholarship,practiceandservice.
ValuesWe,thefacultyoftheCollegeofNursing,arecommittedto:
CaringandCollaborativeRelationships• Caringandcompassionastheheartofevidence-basednursingpractice.• Collaborationwithclients,nursingandinterdisciplinarypeersasessentialtoenhancinghealthand
healing.• Attendingtotheneedsofvulnerableandunderservedpopulations.
Leadership• Nursing'scontributiontoreducinghealthdisparitiesandpromotinghealthinaglobalsociety.• Anenvironmentthatenhancesthesocialconscienceandprofessionaldevelopmentof
allmembersoftheCollegeofNursing.• Theknowledgethatenvironmentsareinterrelatedsystemsthataffectandareaffectedbynursing
practice,culture,andpublicpolicy.• Studentsdevelopingtheiridentityasagentsforinnovationintheworld.Excellence• Thereciprocalrelationshipsamongteaching,scholarship,andengagement.• EncouragingintegrityandhighmoralcharacterinallmembersoftheCollegeofNursing.• Becomingreflectivepractitionerstoincreasetheauthenticityofourwork(Boyer).Innovation• Creativewaysofacquiring,managingandsharingknowledge.
Diversity• Strivingtodesignandprovideculturallysensitivenursingcareinaglobalsociety.• PromotingdiversityinourCollegeandintheprofession.
LifelongLearning• Arts,humanities,andsciencesasafoundationfornursingeducation.• Learningasadynamic,collaborativeprocessthatpromotesmutualgrowthofstudentsand
teachers.GoalsWe,thefacultyoftheCollegeofNursing,arecommittedtothefollowinggoals:
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EngagementGoalsToestablishinnovativescholarlyengagementmodelsthatdefineandrespondtothehealthofthepublic.Ourgoalsareto:
• Contributetothesearchforanswerstothemostpressingsocial,civic,economicandmoral
problemsfacingourprofessionandworldtoday(Boyer).• Facilitateandenhanceanorganizationalcultureofdiversitythatpromotesthesuccessof
collaborativepartnerships,relationships,andaffiliationswithinaglobalcommunity.• Promoteandexpandfacultypractice,whichreflectstheexpertiseoffacultyandneedsofour
communitiesofinterest.• Promotefacultydevelopmentandsystematicunderstandingthroughavarietyofmechanismsthat
wouldinclude:
o Coordinatingaccesstoallexistinginternaluniversityresources.o Securingexternalglobalresources.o Mentoringfacultywiththeongoingdevelopmentoftheiracademiccareers.
• ContributetosystematicandstructuralimprovementoftheUniversityandUniversityof
Massachusettssystems.• Promoteservicetotheunderservedandvulnerablepopulationsinourregion.
TeachingGoalsWeprepareprofessionalnursesbycreatinganinnovativeenvironmentforinquiry,discovery,andlearningwithdiversepopulations.Ourgoalsareto:
• Ensureaflexiblelearner-centeredenvironmentthatutilizesinformationtechnologytoitshighest
potentialtoensurecollaborationandinclusiveness.• Fostertheadvancementofstudentsthroughgraduateeducation.• Ensureacomprehensive,cohesivecurriculumthatpreparesstudentsforleadershipinachanging
anddiversesociopoliticalworld.
ScholarshipGoalsEnhancetheartandscienceofnursingbycreating,translating,anddisseminatingknowledge.Ourgoalsareto:
• Facilitatethescholarshipofdiscovery,integration,applicationandteaching.• Fosteracreativeenvironmentthatsupportsscholarshipactivities.• Enhancemechanismsforinterdisciplinaryscholarship.
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CollegeofNursingDeans,ProgramDirectors,andFaculty2017-2018
Facultyclinicalandresearchinterestsareindicatedbelowinitalics.
Deans
Dean:Dr.StephenJ.Cavanagh*BA(Nursing)Newcastle-Upon-TynePolytechnic,England;MS(HealthCareManagement)UniversityofLaVerne,LaVerne,CA;MPA(PublicAdministration);UniversityofLaVerne,LaVerne,CA;PhD(Nursing);UniversityofTexasatAustin;-Dean&Professor.Researchinterest:Innovationinnursingmanagementandeducation:professional,managementandmethodologicalconsiderations.
InterimAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairs:Dr.DonnaZucker*RN,CharlesE.GregoryCollegeofNursing;BS,LoyolaUniversityChicago;MS,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;PhD,UniversityofRhodeIsland;FellowintheAmericanAcademyofNursing-ProfessorandAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairs.Clinicalarea:communityhealth,rehabilitationnursing.Researchinterest:symptommanagementrelatedtochronichealthproblems(chronicliverdisease,infectiousdiseases;substanceabuse)incarcerationandsocialjustice.
AssociateDeanforResearch:Dr.AnnetteWysocki*B.S.N.(CumLaude),Nursing,EastCarolinaUniversity,Greenville,NorthCarolina;M.S.N.,Nursing,EastCarolinaUniversity,Greenville,NorthCarolina;Ph.D.,Nursing,TheUniversityofTexasatAustin,Austin,Texas–ProfessorandAssociateDeanofResearch.Clinicalarea:Medical/Surgical;Researchinterest:ClinicalNursingPractices.
AssistantDeanofUndergraduateEducation:Dr.MaeveHowett*PhD,APRN,CPNP-PC,IBCLC,CNEBA(LiberalStudies)EmoryCollege,EmoryUniversity,Atlanta,GA;BSN(Nursing)NellHodgsonWoodruffSchoolofNursing,EmoryUniversity,Atlanta,GA;MSN(PediatricNursePractitioner)NellHodgsonWoodruffSchoolofNursing,EmoryUniversity,Atlanta,GA;PhD(Nursing)LaneyGraduateSchool,EmoryUniversity,Atlanta,GA.AssistantDeanofUndergraduateEducationandClinicalProfessor.Researchinterests:undergraduateeducation,lactation,disability,vulnerability,andtoxicantexposureinchildhood.Clinicalinterests:pediatrics,migranthealth,ruralhealth,andbreastfeedingmanagement.
UndergraduateProgramDirectors
DirectoroftheHonorsProgram,Dr.StephanieGriggsASinNursing,HolyokeCommunityCollege;BS,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;MSN,AmericanInternationalCollege;PhD,UniversityofMassachusettsMedicalSchoolGraduateSchoolofNursing
DirectoroftheResourceandSimulationLaboratory,Dr.HeatherHamiltonBSN(Nursing)RutgersUniversity,Newark,NewJersey.MSN(AcuteCareClinicalNurseSpecialist).RutgersUniversity,NewarkNewJersey.PhDUniversityofConnecticut,StorrsConnecticutDirectorofResourceandSimulationLaboratory.Researchinterest:MinorityNursingworkforcedevelopmentanddecreasinghealthdisparitiesamongminoritiesusingtechnology
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DirectorofInternationalStudies,Dr.EmmaDundon*BS,LiberalArts,UniversityoftheStateofNewYork;BS,Nursing,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;MS,Nursing,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;PhD,Nursing,UniversityofConnecticut-ClinicalAssistantProfessor-AdolescentDepression,PediatricNursing;College-basedHealthCenters
*IndicatesGraduateFacultyMembership
GraduateProgramDirectors
MasterofScienceProgramDirector,ClinicalNurseLeaderProgram(CNL):Dr.PamelaAselton*BSN,SouthernConnecticutUniversity;MPH,MSN&PhD,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;CertifiedFamilyNursePractitioner-ClinicalAssociateProfessor-NursePractitionereducation,community&publichealth,epidemiology,onlinequalitativeresearch,collegehealth.
DoctoralProgramsDirectorsDoctorofNursingPractice(DNP):Dr.PamelaAselton*BSN,SouthernConnecticutUniversity;MPH,MSN&PhD,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;CertifiedFamilyNursePractitioner-ClinicalAssociateProfessor-NursePractitionereducation,community&publichealth,epidemiology,onlinequalitativeresearch,collegehealth.DoctorofPhilosophy(PhD):Dr.CynthiaJacelon*BS,TrentonStateCollege;MS,BostonUniversity;PhD,NewYorkUniversity;CertifiedRehabilitationRegisteredNurse-CertifiedGerontologicalNurse-FellowGerontologicalSocietyofAmerica-FellowintheAmericanAcademyofNursing-Professor-Dignityandself-managementinelderswithchronichealthproblems,wearableandhand-heldtechnologyforself-management
FullTimeFaculty,CollegeofNursing
Abelard,Gabrielle*BSN,MSN,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst,Post-MastersinNursing,DNPinIntegrativeHealth,RegisCollege,Weston,MA-ClinicalAssistantProfessor-Trainsinhospitals,colleges,andorganizationsonsuicideawareness,teambuilding,restraintreduction,mentalhealth,telementalhealth,andculturalawareness.Aselton,Pamela*BSN,SouthernConnecticutUniversity;MPH,MSN&PhD,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;CertifiedFamilyNursePractitioner-ClinicalAssociateProfessor-NursePractitionereducation,community&publichealth,epidemiology,onlinequalitativeresearch,collegehealth.Black,Terrie*BSN,PennsylvaniaStateUniversity;MBA,WesternNewEnglandUniversity;DNP,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;CertifiedRehabilitationRegisteredNurse;FellowintheAmericanHeartAssociation-ClinicalAssistantProfessor.
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Briere,Carrie-EllenBS,UniversityofConnecticutSchoolofNursing,Storrs,CT;MS,UniversityofConnecticutSchoolofNursing,CT;PhD,UniversityofConnecticutSchoolofNursingAssistantProfessorResearchInterests:humanmilkandlactation,breastfeeding,preterminfants,familysupport
Burke,MaryEllenBSN,RutgersUniversity;FrontierCollegeofMidwiferyandFamilyNursingCommunity-BasedNurse-MidwiferyEducationProgram,KY;MSNCaseWesternReserveUniversityFrancesPayneBoltonCollegeofNursing,OH;PostMaster’sCertificateinNursingEducationUniversityofMassachusettsMedicalCollege,GraduateCollegeofNursing–ClinicalAssistantProfessor.Carvalho,LuciaGiuggioASinNursing,SpringfieldTechnicalCommunityCollege;BSN,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;MSCommunityHealthNursing,BostonCollege;PostMastersCertificateProgram,NurseEducator,UniversityofMassachusettsWorcester-ClinicalInstructor.Chandler,Genevieve*BSN,D'YouvilleCollege;MSN,BostonUniversity;PhD,UniversityofUtah-AssociateProfessor-Empowermentinpatients,nurses,students,andadolescents,writingashealingChiodo,Lisa*B.A.UniversityofMichigan;MA,WayneStateUniversity;PhD,WayneStateUniversity;AssociateProfessor–AddictionandTreatment,ChildDevelopment,HumanBehavioralTeratology(focusoneffectsofalcohol,cocaine,andpostnatalbloodlead),Identificationofmaternalin-pregnancyalcoholconsumption.Choi,Jeungok*BSN,SeoulNationalUniversity;MSN,SeoulNationalUniversity;MPH,TuftsUniversity;PhD,BostonCollege;AssociateProfessor–reducinghealthdisparitiesandinformaticsCurnin,MargaretRN,SaintVincentHospital;BS,WorcesterStateUniversity;MSN,AnnaMariaCollege;-ClinicalAssistantProfessor-Acutemedical-surgicalnursing,patienteducationDeMartinis,Jean*BS,MA,BallStateUniversity;PhD,UniversityofTexasatAustin;-CertifiedFamilyNursePractitioner-AssociateProfessor-Adulthealthassessment,prevention,cardiology,gerontology,criticalcareDion,Kimberly*ASinNursing,HolyokeCommunityCollege;BS,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;MSN,UniversityofHartford,PhD,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;CertifiedNurseEducator,maternalnewbornnursing.Researchareas:substanceabusedisorder,nurse-patientrelationship.Dundon,Edith(Emma)*BS,LiberalArts,UniversityoftheStateofNewYork;BS,Nursing,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;MS,Nursing,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;PhD,Nursing,UniversityofConnecticut-ClinicalAssistantProfessor-AdolescentDepression,PediatricNursing;College-basedHealthCentersGaudet,CynthiaASinNursing,HolyokeCommunityCollege;BSN,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;MSN,UniversityofHartford;PhD,UniversityofMassachusettsMedicalSchoolGraduateSchoolofNursing-Certified
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NurseEducator,ClinicalAssistantProfessorClinicalarea:Medical/SurgicalNursing,PublicHealth.Researchinterest:ElectronicDocumentation,Nurse-PatientInteraction,nursingtheoryfocusingontheTheoryoftheDynamicNurse-PatientRelationshipGreen,KatharineBSN,UniversityofPennsylvania;MS,UniversityofMinnesota;CertifiedNurseMidwife;ClinicalAssistantProfessor–Midwifery,SurgicalICU,Maternal/Newborn,OBS,Women’sHealthGriggs,Stephanie*ASinNursing,HolyokeCommunityCollege;BS,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;MSN,AmericanInternationalCollege;PhD,UniversityofMassachusettsMedicalSchoolGraduateSchoolofNursing;ClinicalAssistantProfessor.Researchinterests:hopetheorydevelopment,emotionalwell-beingandacademicsuccessinuniversitystudents;self-managementoffatiguesymptomsthroughwearableandcontactlessdevicesinyoungadultswithType1DiabetesHamilton,HeatherBSN(Nursing)RutgersUniversity,Newark,NewJersey.MSN(AcuteCareClinicalNurseSpecialist).RutgersUniversity,NewarkNewJersey.PhDUniversityofConnecticut,StorrsConnecticutDirectorofResourceandSimulationLaboratory.Researchinterest:MinorityNursingworkforcedevelopmentanddecreasinghealthdisparitiesamongminoritiesusingtechnology
Henneman,Elizabeth*BSN,BostonCollege;MS,UniversityofColorado,Denver;PhD,UniversityofCalifornia,LosAngeles;CertificationasCriticalCareNurseSpecialist–FellowintheAmericanAcademyofNursing-AssociateProfessor-Respiratorymanagementinthecriticalpatient,interdisciplinaryteamsincriticalcare
Hogan,MaryAnnBS,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;MS,AnnaMariaCollege;-ClinicalAssistantProfessor-BaccalaureatenursingeducationandNCLEXpassage,clinicalcompetence,clinicalsimulationHowett,Maeve*BA(LiberalStudies)EmoryCollege,EmoryUniversity,Atlanta,GA;BSN(Nursing)NellHodgsonWoodruffSchoolofNursing,EmoryUniversity,Atlanta,GA;MSN(PediatricNursePractitioner)NellHodgsonWoodruffSchoolofNursing,EmoryUniversity,Atlanta,GA;PhD(Nursing)LaneyGraduateSchool,EmoryUniversity,Atlanta,GA.AssistantDeanofUndergraduateEducationandClinicalProfessor-Researchinterests:undergraduateeducation,lactation,disability,vulnerability,andtoxicantexposureinchildhood.Clinicalinterests:pediatrics,migranthealth,ruralhealth,andbreastfeedingmanagement.Jacelon,CynthiaS.*BS,TrentonStateCollege;MS,BostonUniversity;PhD,NewYorkUniversity;CertifiedRehabilitationRegisteredNurse-CertifiedGerontologicalNurse-FellowGerontologicalSocietyofAmerica-FellowintheAmericanAcademyofNursing-Professor-Dignityandself-managementinelderswithchronichealthproblems,wearableandhand-heldtechnologyforself-managementKalmakis,KarenA.*BSN,ElmsCollege;MS,MPH,PhD,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst,CertifiedFamilyNursePractitioner,MPH,PhD,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst,CertifiedFamilyRehabilitationClinicalarea;advancednursingpracticeinprimaryhealthcare.Researchinterests;Healthconsequencesofchildhoodadversity,chronicstress.Specialprofessionalinterest;healthcarepolicy.
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Lamontagne,Clare*BS,AmericanInternationalCollege;MS,UniversityofConnecticut;PhD2014,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst-ClinicalAssistantProfessor-ClinicalSimulation-Medical/Surgical,Psychiatric,RelationalCoordination,nursingeducationLamoureux,ErinBS,AmericanInternationalCollege;MS,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;AACNCertificationasaClinicalSpecialistinGerontology-ClinicalAssistantProfessor-Gerontology,nursingeducation,ActivitywithOlderAdults,stressmanagementLeBlanc,Raeann*BA,UniversityofMassachusetts;MSN,UniversityofSouthernMaine;APRN,AdultNursePractitioner,Northeastern;DNP,UniversityofMassachusetts;-ClinicalAssistantProfessor–AdultHealth,Gerontology,AcuteandChronicCare;SocialPolicyandAging,CommunityHealth,AdultPrimaryandWomen’sHealthLow,MaudBSN,SimmonsCollege;MSN,BostonCollege,CertifiedLegalNurseConsultant-ClinicalAssistantProfessor–MaternalNewborn,PsychiatricNursingLyne,LoriAnnBSN,UniversityofMassachusetts;MSN,UniversityofMassachusettsMedicalSchoolGraduateSchoolofNursingNoh,YeonSik*BS(BiomedicalEngineering)YonseiUniversity,SouthKorea;MS(BiomedicalEngineering)YonseiUniversity,SouthKorea;PhD(BiomedicalEngineering)YonseiUniversity,SouthKorea.AssistantProfessorwithajointappointmentintheCollegeofNursingandtheElectricalComputerEngineeringDepartment-Researchinterests:NurseEngineering(personalizedhealthcareandhealthmanagementstrategy/systembasedonanursemindapproachandwearabletechnology)1)biometricdevices(ECG,EMG,EDA,respiration,skintemperature,etc),2)Analyticbiosignalprocessing,and3)self/auto-managementofdiseasesandsymptomsbasedonpersonalizedhome/mobile/sportshealthcarestrategy/system.O’Hare,SuzanneBSN,FitchburgStateUniversity;MSN,UniversityofHartford;ANCCcertifiedCardiovascularNursing-ClinicalInstructorPaterno,Mary*BSN,JohnsHopkinsUniversity;MSN,JohnsHopkinsUniversity;CertificateofNurse-Midwifery,ShenandoahUniversity;PhD,JohnsHopkinsUniversity;B.Mus,BostonUniversity-AssistantProfessor-Researchinterests:healthdisparitiesinmaternitycare,vulnerablepopulations,substanceusedisorderinpregnancy,reproductivedecisionmaking,unplannedpregnancy,midwiferyoutcomes.Pereira,KristyBSN,OurLadyoftheElmsCollege;MSN,AmericanInternationalCollege;PhDstudentatUniversityofMassachusettsAmherst-MaternalOpioidUseanditsEffectsonFetalGrowthandDevelopment;ClinicalAssistantProfessor-Researchinterest:Pediatrics;CertifiedPediatricNurse(CPN);PALSCertified.Poudel-Tandukar,Kalpana*
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PhD,UniversityofTokyo;MPHC,UniversityofFlindersUniversity,Australia;MPH,TribhuvanUniversity,Nepal;BPH,TribhuvanUniversity,Nepal;CGM,CertificateinGeneralMedicine,TribhuvanUniversity,Nepal-AssistantProfessor–Researchinterest:GlobalHealthDisparityandSocialJustice.Rosenbloom,Deborah*BSN,SimmonsCollege;MSN,MGHInstituteofHealthProfessions;PhD,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst--AssistantProfessor.-Researchinterest:DeliriumPreventioninHospitalizedOlderAdults;CareTransitions-HospitaltoHome:preventionofadverseevents.Sabella,Donna*BAinPortugueseIndianaUniversity,Bloomington,IN;BSNThomasJeffersonUniversity,Philadelphia,PA;M.Ed.inEnglishasaSecondLanguageTempleUniversity,Philadelphia,PA;MSNinPsychiatricMentalHealthNursing,WidenerUniversity,Chester,PA;PhDinEducationalLinguisticsfromtheUniversityofPennsylvania,Philadelphia,PA;PostMaster'sCertificatefromtheUniversityofPennsylvania'sPsychiatricNursePractitionerProgram-SeedworksProfessorinNursingandSocialJustice.-Researchinterest:HumanTraffickingSwinney,JeanElizabeth*BSN,MA,NewYorkUniversity;PhD,UniversityofTexasatAustin-Professor-Clinicalarea:publichealth/communityhealth;Researchinterest:healthcareissuesinvolvingAfrican-Americans,socialjustice,healthdisparitiesandworkforcediversity.Walker,Rachel*BA,UniversityofVirginia;BSN,JohnsHopkinsUniversity;PhDinNursing,JohnsHopkinsUniversity;Postdoc,JohnsHopkinsUniversity,CenterforInnovativeCareinAging&theInstituteforClinicalandTranslationalResearch;CertificateinHealthDisparitiesandInequalities,JohnHopkins,BloombergSchoolofPublicHealth;CertificateinNurseEducator,JohnsHopkins,OfficeofTeachingExcellence-AssistantProfessorWysocki,Annette*B.S.N.(CumLaude),Nursing,EastCarolinaUniversity,Greenville,NorthCarolina;M.S.N.,Nursing,EastCarolinaUniversity,Greenville,NorthCarolina;Ph.D.,Nursing,TheUniversityofTexasatAustin,Austin,Texas.–ProfessorandAssociateDeanofResearch-Clinicalarea:Medical/Surgical,AcuteandChronicWoundsandBurninjury;Researchinterest:Woundhealing,skinbiology,degradationofextracellularmatrix,celladhesionandmigration,burninjury,tissueengineeringandbiomaterials,noise,stress,sleep,bioethics,responsibleconductofresearchandresearchpolicy.Zucker,Donna*RN,CharlesE.GregoryCollegeofNursing;BS,LoyolaUniversityChicago;MS,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst;PhD,UniversityofRhodeIsland;FellowintheAmericanAcademyofNursing-ProfessorandAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairs-Clinicalarea:communityhealth,rehabilitationnursing.Researchinterest:symptommanagementrelatedtochronichealthproblems(chronicliverdisease,infectiousdiseases;substanceabuse)incarcerationandsocialjustice.*IndicatesGraduateFacultyMembership
RetiredFacultyEmeritaeBright,MaryAnne*RN,St.Peter'sMedicalCenter;BS,MS,Ed.D,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst-CS,AmericanNursesAssociation-AssociateProfessorEmerita
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Gilbert,DorothyA.*BSN,Cornell;PhD,ColumbiaUniversity;MSN,UniversityofWisconsin,Madison;ProfessorEmeritaClient-nurseinteractions,Trans-culturalnursingandGerontologicalnursingMcKenry,LedaM.*BSN,UniversityofMiami;MSN,UniversityofCalifornia,SanFrancisco;MBS,PhD,UniversityofMiami;ANACertificationasFamilyNursePractitioner;FellowoftheAmericanAcademyofNursing–ProfessorEmeritaRyan,JosephineM.*RN,GreenwichHospital;BSN,CatholicUniversity;MS,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst,DNSc,BostonUniversity–AssociateProfessorEmeritaSheridan,E.AnnRN,CatherineLaboure;BSN,BostonCollege;MSN,UniversityofPennsylvania;Ed.D,UniversityofMassachusettsAmherst–ProfessorEmeritaVanetzian,Eleanor*RN,MassachusettsGeneralHospital;BS,MS,PhD,BostonCollege;CS;ANACertificationasClinicalSpecialistinGerontologicalNursing-AssociateProfessorEmeritaYoung-Mason,Jeanine*BSN,UniversityofMichigan;MS,EdD,BostonUniversity;CS,ANACertificationasClinicalSpecialistinAdultPsychiatricandMentalHealthNursing;FellowintheAmericanAcademyofNursing–DistinguishedProfessorEmerita
*IndicatesGraduateFacultyMembership
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II. UndergraduateBachelorofScienceProgram
GeneralInformation
TheCollegeofNursingoffersanundergraduateprogramleadingtotheBachelorofSciencedegreeandiscomprisedofthreetracks:thefouryearcollegemajor,theacceleratedtrackforsecond-degreestudents,andtheRNtoBStrack.ThisprogramisapprovedbytheMassachusettsBoardofRegistrationinNursingandisfullyaccreditedbytheCommissiononCollegiateNursingEducation(CCNE),anationalnursingeducationaccreditingbody.Completionofrequirementsispartofthequalificationforthenon-licensedgraduatetotaketheNationalCouncilLicensingExaminationforRegisteredNurses(NCLEX-RN®),aprerequisitetoworkingasaregisterednurse.
Thenursingmajorbuildsongeneraleducationrequirementsandcoursesthatprovidethefoundationforanapproachtonursingsciencethatishumanisticandscientific.Lectures,casestudies,groupprojects,seminars,clinicalpractice,simulationinthelaboratorysetting,multimodalcontent,self-pacedmodulesandindependentstudiesareused.Communityagenciessuchasseniorcitizencenters,colleges,ambulatory-carecenters,communityhospitals,medicalcenters,home-careagencies,long-termcarefacilities,andcommunityandpublichealthagenciesareusedforclinicalpractice.Facultyassistsstudentsinexploringnewareasandinlayingthefoundationforacriticalthinkingandproblem-solvingapproachtonursingpracticeandresearch.
Studentsareexpectedtoassumeincreasingresponsibilityfortheirowneducationbychoosingthelearningoptionsthatbestservetheirindividualabilities,needs,andinterests.Underfacultyguidance,studentsprovidenursingcaretoclientsofallagesanddevelopskillsincriticalthinking,leadership,andresearchutilization.
ObjectivesoftheBachelorofScienceProgramTheundergraduateprogramprovidestheknowledgeandskillsfundamentaltoprofessionalnursing.Studentsemergefromthiscommunity-basedprogrampreparedforgraduatestudyandableto:
1. Advocateforculturallyrelevantcareforvulnerableandunderservedpopulationstoreduce
healthcaredisparitiesandpromotesocialjustice.
2. Collaboratetoshapeenvironmentsandsystemsthatpromotehealthandwell-being,ensuresafe,qualitycareforall,andmaximizetheuniquecontributionofnursing.
3. Enactthenursingroleinamannerthatconsistentlyreflectscaring,professionalvalues,ethical
principles,accountability,integrity,acommitmenttolifelonglearning,self-care,andanawarenessofhowpersonalvaluesinfluenceone’sactions.
4. Exhibitaspiritofinquiryandcreativitytoidentifygapsinnursingknowledge,critiquenew
science,anduseevidenceasabasisofpractice.
5. Providesafe,quality,patient-andfamily-centeredholisticcareacrossthelifespantopromotehealthandwell-beingofindividuals,families,andcommunities.
6. Engageotherstoenvision,influence,andimplementpracticeandpolicychangesinhealthcareto
achieveapreferredfuturelocally,nationally,andglobally.
7. Collaboratewithindividuals,families,communitiesandinterdisciplinaryteamsusingprofessionalcommunicationtodesign,manage,andevaluatecare,facilitatetransitionsofcareandmaximize
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outcomes.
8. Integrateemergingtechnologiesandinformationmanagementtoolstoenhancecommunicationandhealthcareaccess,supportsafeprocessesofcare,andevaluateimpactonhealthoutcomes.
(ApprovedbyFacultyAssemblyDecember17,2014;updated5/15,5/16)
FourYearMajorAdmissionRequirementsStudentsinterestedintheundergraduatemajorapplytotheUniversityofMassachusettsthroughtheCommonApplication.StudentsarethennotifiedoftheiracceptancetothenursingmajorbytheUniversityofMassachusettsUndergraduateAdmissionsOffice.Acceptancetotheuniversitydoesnotguaranteeadmissiontothenursingmajor;studentsmaybeacceptedtoanalternatemajor,whichisoutlinedclearlyontheacceptanceletterfromtheUniversity.
TransferStudentsAverylimitednumberofpositionsfortransferstudentsmaybecomeavailableeachyearonaspace-availablebasis,butthereisnoguaranteeastothesemesterinwhichatransferstudentwouldbeabletoentertheprogram.Opportunitiesfortransferareofferedfirsttoon-campusstudents.
Transferstudentsareresponsibleforallprerequisitecourseworkneededtoenterthejunioryearofnursing.
ApplicantsmusthaveanoverallUniversityGPAof3.0orbetter,andmusthavecompleted12creditsofcourseworkattheUniversity.
Toensurebeingawareoftransferopportunities,studentsshouldchecktheCollegeofNursingwebsite(www.umass.edu/nursing)atthebeginningofthesemesterandperiodically(monthly)thereafter.Off-campustransferapplicantstotheCollegeofNursingwillbereviewedbytheUniversity’sUndergraduateAdmissionsOfficeandmaybeconsideredonacase-by-casebasisoncequalifiedon-campusapplicantshavebeenaccepted.
ThereisnominorinNursing.
NoteonClinicalExperienceandTransportation
TheCollegeofNursingprovidesthebestpossibleclinicalexperiencesforstudents,usingawidevarietyofin-patient,outpatientandcommunitysites(withday,evening,weekend,andnightshiftsusedsevendaysaweek).Forthisreason,publictransportationorsharingtransportationhavenotbeenworkableasmeanstogettotheclinicalagencies.Instead,studentsmustprovidetheirowntransportationtotheclinicalsitesassignedbytheircoursefaculty.Toreviewalistofsomeclinicalsitesused,visitourwebsiteatwww.umass.edu/nursing.
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TheFirstTwoYears:Pre-ClinicalCourseofStudy(63credits)(sample)
Course Title Credits
FreshmanFall 16
Chemistry110or111* GeneralChemistry(PhysicalScience) 4
Psychology100* IntroductoryPsychology(SocialBehavioralScience) 4
EnglishWriting112* CollegeWriting(CollegeWriting) 3
Nursing150(RAPoption)
FacultySeminarforFirstYearNursingStudents 1
AL/AT LiteratureorArtsGeneralEducationRequirement 4
FreshmanSpring 18
Nutrition130* HumanNutrition(BiologicalScience-GeneralEducationrequirement)
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Kinesiology270* Anatomy&PhysiologyIwithLab 4
HS HistoricalScienceGeneralEducationRequirement 4
Nursing100 PerspectivesinNursing 3
Statistics(R1/R2)* Statistics(Mathrequirement)-Stats111,Stats240,ResEcon211or212,Soc212orPsych240(these2willonlyfulfillR2)
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SophomoreFall 16
Kinesiology272* Anatomy&PhysiologyIIwithLab 4
Nursing380* AbnormalPsychology(maybeinSpring) 3
Nursing210 HumanGrowth&DevelopmentThroughouttheLifespan 3
2Electives 6
SophomoreSpring 14
Microbiology255*+ IntroductiontoMedicalMicrobiology(BiologicalScience) 4
Nursing390S+ Pathophysiology/PharmacologyI 3
Nursing312+ CulturalDiversityinHealthandIllness(ScienceInterdisciplinary/willfulfillUnitedStatesDiversity)
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Elective 3
* StudentsmustearnagradeofCorbetterineachoftheasterisked(*)prerequisitecourses.
AminimumcumulativeGPAof2.5isrequiredtoprogressintheprogram.
+IntroductiontoMedicalMicrobiology,Pathophysiology/PharmacologyIandCulturalDiversityinHealthandIllnessareonlyavailabletostudentsduringthesemesterimmediatelypriortoenteringtheUpperDivisionNursingclinicalcourses.
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Studentsmustalsoaddoneglobaldiversitycomponent(“G”forGlobal)tooneoftheirGeneralEducationCourses.
Studentsarestronglyencouragedtotakeaforeignlanguage;Spanishisveryhelpfultohealthcareproviders.
Junior/SeniorCourseRequirementsforfouryearNursingMajor(57credits)AllJuniorandSeniorNursingcoursesmustbecompletedwithagradeofCorhigher.
Course Title CreditsJuniorYearFall SemesterTotal 16Nursing315 Health&PhysicalAssessment 3Nursing316 PrinciplesofNursingCare 3
Nursing317 WritinginNursing:Ethics 3Nursing390T Pathophysiology/PharmacologyII 3Nursing398E PrinciplesofNursingCare:Practicum 3JuniorYearSpringorSeniorYearFall
SemesterTotal 15
Nursing325 Maternal-NewbornNursing 2Nursing398I Maternal-NewbornNursing:Practicum 2Nursing326 NursingCareofChildren 2Nursing398F NursingCareofChildren:Practicum 2Nursing327 Psychiatric-MentalHealthNursing 2Nursing398G Psychiatric-MentalHealthNursing:Practicum 2Nursing420******* IntroductiontoNursingResearch 2SeniorYearFallorJuniorYearSpring
SemesterTotal 17
Nursing432 NursingCareofAdults:Acute 3Nursing433 NursingCareofAdults:Chronic 3Nursing489 ClinicalPracticumIIIA:Community-BasedCare 3Nursing498C NursingCareofAdults:Practicum 4SeniorYear-Spring SemesterTotal 12or14Nursing438 ProfessionalRoleinNursing 3Nursing498E NursingInternship 4Nursing439 CommunityHealthNursingIV:Community 3Nursing498D ClinicalPracticumIVA:CommunityIntervention 2Nursing497E ST-DecisionMakingStrategiesforProfessionalNursing 1
***AllstudentstakeNursing420intheSpringsemesteroftheJuniorYear.****Nursing420willalsofulfilltheUniversity’sIntegrativeExperienceRequirement
OtherNursingcourses,suchasSpecialTopics,IndependentStudy,honorsorthesisarealsooffered.
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UniversityGraduationRequirementsSummary1. 120credits2. Acumulativeaverageofatleast2.5,overallandinthemajor3. GeneralEducationrequirements(maynotbetakenpass/fail)
a. Writing-2courses:CollegeWritingandJuniorYearWritingcourseinmajordepartmentb. SocialWorld-4courses,withatleasttwohavingaSocialandCulturalDiversity
component:LiteratureorArts,HistoricalStudies,SocialandBehavioralSciences,anda4thcoursefromanySocialWorldexceptHistoricalStudies.
c. BiologicalandPhysicalSciences–1Biologicaland1PhysicalScienced. BasicMathSkills-1course,orexemptionbyexame. AnalyticReasoning-1course(StatisticsmaycoverbothMathRequirements)f. IntegrativeExperiencewillbefulfilledupontakingNursing420intheJuniorSpring
semester4. Collegerequirements5. Anapprovedmajor
PleasereviewsectionIIIoftheHandbookforCollegeofNursingpoliciesandprocedures.
EstimatedCostsTheUniversityofMassachusettsatAmherstsetsthetuitionandfeestructureforalltraditionalUndergraduateandGraduateprograms,withtheexceptionoftheDivisionofContinuingEducationprograms.Thefollowingwebsiteswillprovideyouwiththemostuptodatetuitionandfeestructureandmealplanrates.
FinancingYourEducation:http://www.umass.edu/admissions/financing/
Bursar’sOfficeExplanationofFees:http://www.umass.edu/bursar/explanation.html
EstimatedMealPlanCosts:http://www.umass.edu/diningservices/index.phpOtherEstimatedSuppliesandMiscellaneousCostsfortheupperdivision:NursingProgramasofSeptember2017(costsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice)
EstimatedFeesandExpenses(1)(3)• Uniformsandshoes:$200• Textbooks/EBooks(peryear):$1000• Personalandtransportationexpenses:$700-$1400• Professionalliabilityinsurance(peryear):$35• Studentnamebadge:$20• Stethoscopeandawatchwithasecondhand:$100• CommencementFee:$110(2)• NursingProgramfee:$75(4)• LabKit:$100• NCLEX(ATI)TestingPackage:$600• ComputerandiPad:$1500• DrugScreening:$140• Fingerprinting:$35• SimulatedElectonicHealthRecord(EHR):$100
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Notes:
1. Basedontwoyearstakentocompletetheupperdivisionoftheprogram.2. Graduationfeeisrequiredregardlessofwhetherstudentattendsthegraduationceremony.3. Anursingstudentdifferentialfeeof$5,250isaddedtothestandardtuitionandfeesfortheUniversity.4. Percreditforallenteringnursingstudents.
RNtoBSGeneralInformation
TheRNtoBSoptionisofferedasanonlineprogramofstudyundertheauspicesoftheCollegeofNursingthroughtheDivisionofContinuingandProfessionalEducation.Itisanintensivecurriculumforregisterednurseswhoarereturningtocollegetocompletetheirbaccalaureatedegree.Thislearner-centeredprogramcombinesonlineinstructionandstudent-tailoredpracticetomeettheneedsofregisterednurseswithotherliferesponsibilities.Itcallsforsubstantialstudentautonomyinmeetingestablishedobjectives.
Clinicalpracticeisarrangedunderfacultydirectionwiththecooperationofcommunityagenciesandhealthcarefacilitiesincludingseniorcitizencenters,colleges,ambulatorycarecenters,communityhospitals,andmedicalcenters.Thefacultyassiststhestudentinexploringnewareasandlayingthefoundationforaproblem-solvingapproachtonursingpracticeandresearch.
InordertoreceiveaUniversityofMassachusettsAmherstBachelorofSciencedegree,atotalof120creditsmustbesuccessfullycompleted;ofwhich45mustbeUMasscredits:
• 60non-NursingcreditsmustbecompletedbeforebeginningtheRNtoBSTrack• 30creditswillbeearnedintheNursingprogram• 30additionalNursingcreditswillbeawardedforRNlicensure
AdmissionRequirements
• Aminimumgradepointaverageof2.5ona4.0scalefromcoursestakenfortheAssociatesNursingdegreeandallthenursingprerequisites
• CurrentR.N.licensurebytheendofthefirstsemester• Twoprofessionallettersofrecommendation• Completionofall60non-nursingcredits,includingagradeofCorbetterinallnursing
prerequisites• GradesmustbeconsistentwithgraduationrequirementsforstudentsofAssociateDegree
programsorDiplomaprogramsPre-ProgramCourseworkSixtycreditsofnon-nursingcourseworkaredistributedoverthefollowingareas:
• TheUniversity'sGeneralEducationrequirements,completedbyallstudentsearningabachelor'sdegreefromtheUniversity.ThisincludesdiversitycoursesasrequiredbytheUniversity.
• Sevennursingprerequisites(alltobecompletedpriortobeginningthenursingcoursesequence):1.Nutrition;2.HumanAnatomy(Anatomy&PhysiologyIwithlab);3.HumanPhysiology(Anatomy&PhysiologyIIwithlab);4.MicrobiologywithLab;5.AbnormalPsychology;6.LifeSpanGrowthand
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Development;and7.Statistics.SomeoftheseprerequisitesmaybefulfilledthroughNLNChallengeExams,whensuchexamsareavailable.
• Electives(7to9credits)• Anadditional30creditsmaybeearnedviasubmissionofRNlicensure,ofwhich15creditswillbe
consideredUniversityofMassachusettsAmherstresidencecredit.
AgradeofCorhigherisrequiredinallcoursework.
Applicationdeadlines:
February1forJuneadmission,andOctober1forJanuaryadmission.PleasereviewsectionIIIoftheHandbookforCollegeofNursingPoliciesandProcedures.
RNtoBSProgramofStudy:SummerStartOne-YearPlanofStudySemester&Course(s)
Title Credits
SUMMER Nursing312 CulturalDiversityinHealth&Illness 4Nursing317 WritinginNursingEthics 3Nursing415 CommunityFocusinNursing 3FALL Nursing315 HealthandPhysicalAssessment 3Nursing440 Vulnerable&UnderservedPopulations 3Nursing498S Vulnerable&UnderservedPopulations:Practicum 2WINTER Nursing290B IntrotoHealthcareInformatics 3SPRING Nursing420 IntrotoResearchinNursing 3Nursing438 ProfessionalRoleinNursing 3Nursing418 NursingProcess-Families 3
Two-YearPlanofStudySemester&Course(s)
Title Credits
SUMMERI Nursing317 WritinginNursingEthics 3Nursing415 CommunityFocusinNursing 3FALLI Nursing440 Vulnerable&UnderservedPopulations 3Nursing498S Vulnerable&UnderservedPopulations:Practicum 2WINTERI/II
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Nursing290B IntrotoHealthcareInformatics(1stor2nd) 3SPRINGI Nursing418 NursingProcess–Families 3SUMMERII Nursing312 CulturalDiversityinHealth&Illness 4FALLII Nursing315 HealthandPhysicalAssessment 3
WINTERI/II Nursing290B IntrotoHealthcareInformatics 3SPRINGII Nursing420 IntrotoResearchinNursing 3Nursing438 ProfessionalRoleinNursing 3
RNtoBSProgramofStudy:SpringStart
One-YearPlanofStudySemester&Course(s)
Title Credits
SPRING N420 IntrotoResearchinNursing 3N438 ProfessionalRoleinNursing 3N418 NursingProcess–Families 3SUMMER N312 CulturalDiversityinHealth&Illness 4N317 WritinginNursingEthics 3N415 CommunityFocusinNursing 3FALL N315 Health&PhysicalAssessment 3
N440 Vulnerable&UnderservedPopulations 3N498S Vulnerable&UnderservedPopulations:Practicum 2WINTER N290B IntrotoHealthcareInformatics 3
Two-YearPlanofStudySemester&Course(s)
Title Credits
SPRINGI N418 NursingProcess–Families 3SUMMERI N317 WritinginNursingEthics 3N415 CommunityFocusinNursing 3FALLI N315 HealthandPhysicalAssessment 3
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WINTER N290B IntrotoHealthcareInformatics 3SPRINGII N420 IntrotoResearchinNursing 3N438 ProfessionalRoleinNursing 3SUMMERII N312 CulturalDiversityinHealth&Illness 4FALLII N440 Vulnerable&UnderservedPopulations 3N498S Vulnerable&UnderservedPopulations:Practicum 2
Foradditional information, contact:
LizTherouxRN-BSProgramAssistantForthemostuptodateinformation: http://www.umass.edu/nursing/.
AddingandDroppingCoursesinOnlinePrograms
Continuing andProfessional Education (CPE)usesanonlineelectronic formavailable forstudentswho wishtodrop acourse.Go to:https://www.umassulearn.net/coursechange for theElectronic CourseDropForm.Thisformcanbeusedforeithercreditor non-credit courses.Honors
Honors areavailable toRNtoBSStudents includingtheSigmaThetaTau,International HonorSocietyofNursinghttp://www.nursingsociety.org/Membership/Pages/Default.aspxUndergraduate Students must:
- havecompleted ½ofthenursing curriculum;- haveatleastaGPAof3.0(basedona4.0grading scale);- rankintheupper35thpercentile ofthegraduating class;- meettheexpectation ofacademic integrity.
TheUniversity OfMassachusettsCollegeOfNursing’s Chapter isBetaZeta-At- LargeChapter. Ourwebsite is:http://betazeta.nursingsociety.org/BetaZetaChapter/Home/Invitations aremade inthesenioryear.AlphaSigmaLambda,HonorSocietyforContinuing EducationStudents http://www.alphasigmalambda.org/Allstudentsmusthavecompleted 24gradedUniversity ofMassachusetts Amherst creditspriortograduationandearnedaGPAof3.2.Asourprogram isonly30credits intotal,youwillqualifyAFTERgraduation.Invitations tojoin aresent toqualified studentsmid-summer aftergraduation.TechnicalRequirementsfortheRNtoBSOnlineTrackThefollowing arerequired totakefulladvantage oftheUniversity ofMassachusetts Amherst's distance
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learning online programs.TheLearningManagementSystemusedisBlackboardLearn.RecommendedandMinimumConfigurationsUMassAmherst’sInformationTechnologydepartmentprovidesguidelinesaboutconfigurationsforWindowsandMacatthislink:http://www.umass.edu/it/support-centerTechnicalSupportFortechnicalassistance,visithttps://embanet.frontlinesvc.com/app/home/p/2101orcall1-855-757-7055(24-hoursaday,7daysaweek).Youmayalsousethelivechatoption:http://uma.echelp.org/UniversityofMassachusettsAmherste-mailAccountEmailoptionsareexplainedattheUMassAmherstOfficeofInformationTechnology(IT)website:https://www.umass.edu/it/emailIfyoualreadyhaveaUMailaccount,makesureyouraccountisactive.IfyouhavequestionsorproblemswithUMail,pleasecontactITat413-545-9400orsubmitahelprequestonlineathttps://www.umass.edu/it/support
RN–BS:EstimatedCostsforTuition,FeesandCollege-RelatedCostsAsofJune2017(CostsSubjecttoChange)
TheUniversity ofMassachusetts Amherst believes thattheprimary responsibility forfinancing yourcollege educationrestswithyouandyour family. Financial aidisavailable toassist inyourefforts.University tuitionand feesareestablished eachspring forthefollowing academic year.Thetotalof theseexpenses isyourCostofEducation andisusedtodetermine your eligibility forfinancial aid.
EstimatedTuition*
SummerTuition(10credits):$5,850+$45Summerregistrationfee
FallTuition(8credits):$4,095+$45Fallregistrationfee
WinterTuition(3credits)$1,755+$45Winterregistrationfee
SpringTuition(9credits):$5,265+$45Springregistrationfee
*Basedon$585percreditplusregistrationfees.Thesefeesaresubjecttochangeanytime.
$16,965
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EstimatedFeesandExpenses• UndergraduateEnteringFee:$135• HealthInsurance:Allstudentsarerequiredtocarryhealthinsurance.Insuranceisoffered
throughUMassUniversityHealthServices(UHS);formoreinformation,visittheirwebsiteatwww.umass.edu/uhsandclickthe‘StudentHealthInsurancePlan’link.ThiscoveragerunsfromFebruary1throughJuly31(coveringthespringandsummerterms),andthenfromAugust1throughJanuary31,atapproximately$855persemester.
• CommencementFee:$110• StudentNameBadge:$20• Professional Liability Insurance (purchased throughNursesService
Organization): $35• NursingTextbooks/EBooks: $1000• Fingerprinting:$35• UCard–DistanceLearningIDCard:$30
Supplies,Transportation,andMisc.PersonalCosts
$700-$1,400/year
EstimatedTechnologyCosts
• Computer: $480-$2500• InternetAccess:$30-$60/mo.• Software:$40-$200
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AcceleratedBachelors
GeneralInformation
TheAcceleratedTrackisacourseofstudyofferedthroughtheDivisionofContinuingandProfessionalEducationundertheauspicesoftheCollegeofNursing,forindividualswithanon-nursingbachelor'sdegreewhoareinterestedinpursuingprofessionalnursing.Thisisafulltimefast-pacedprogramthatrequiressignificantdedicationandcommitment.Studentsspend4-5daysperweekintheclassroomandinclinicalsites.Preparationforclassandclinicaliscriticaltosucceedinthisprogram.Outsideemploymentisdiscouraged.Theprogrambuildsonthestudents’previouseducation,experience,andrequiredprerequisites.Lectures,casestudies,groupprojects,seminars,clinicalpractice,simulatedlaboratory,independentstudy,multimodalcontentandself-pacedmodulesprovidethefoundationforanapproachtonursingthatishumanisticandscientific.Communityagenciessuchasseniorcitizencenters,colleges,ambulatory-carecenters,communityhospitals,medicalcenters,home-careagencies,long-termcarefacilities,andcommunityandpublichealthagenciesareusedforclinicalpractice.Completionoftheprogramispartofthepreparationforentry-levelprofessionalpractice,totaketheNCLEX-RN®licensureexam,andtohavetheacademicfoundationforgraduatestudyinnursing.Studentswhosatisfactorilycompletethe57residencecreditswillbeawardedaBachelorofScienceDegreewithamajorinNursing.This17-monthtrackbeginsinAugust.
AdmissionRequirements
• EvidenceofBachelor’s degree inafieldotherthanNursing, asdocumented by officialtranscripts(including translations andevaluations ofnon-English transcripts).
• Corbetter(3.0) inthefollowing prerequisite courses:HumanNutrition,General orMedicalMicrobiology,HumanAnatomy (orAnatomy&Physiology Iwith lab),HumanPhysiology (orAnatomy&Physiology IIwithlab),Statistics, and Human Growth andDevelopment throughouttheLifespan.
• OverallGPAinthesixprerequisite coursesofBorbetter (3.0).• Letter of reference.• Completion ofessay.• Non-native speakers ofEnglishonForeignStudentVisasthatapplyfor admission
totheCollegemustsubmit theirTOEFLScores.Aminimum passing score is80.Selection ProcedureApplicants arerankedaccording tothestrengthoftheirGPAinthesix prerequisite courses,recommendations, essay,and(forforeign students) TOEFL scores.Theapplicationdeadline forclassesthatstartinAugustisJanuary15.AcceleratedTrack:ProgramofStudyTheprogramstartswithanorientationsessionbeforesummersemesterIbegins.Thereareatleasttwodaysperweekofclinicalexperienceeachsemesterthatcanoccuronweekendsandonday,evening,andnightshifts.Inthesummerandfallsemestersofthefollowingyear,thereareatleastfourdaysofclinicaleachweek.Each
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didacticclasscreditisequivalenttoonehourperweek.Eachclinicalcredithourequals42hourspersemester.Thetotaltimecommitmentis24-30hoursperweek,plusstudytime.TheAcceleratedtrackisafulltimecommitmentwithlittleroomtoaccommodatepersonalschedules.Thestudentmayberequiredtorearrangeotherresponsibilitiestomeetthedemandsoftheprogram.
Course CourseTitle CreditsSEMESTER I(Summer)
Nursing100 Perspectives inNursing 3
Semester II(Fall)
Nursing315 Health&Physical Assessment 3
Nursing390S Pathophysiology/PharmacologyI 3
Nursing390T Pathophysiology/Pharmacology II 3
Nursing406 NursingProcess: ClientswithCommonHealthDisruptions 3
Nursing407 ClinicalPractice I 4
SEMESTER III(Spring)
Nursing420 Introduction toNursingResearch 3
Nursing436 Comprehensive NursingI 4
Nursing437 ClinicalPractice III 4
Nursing439 Community HealthNursing IV:Community 3
Nursing498P Clinical Practicum: Community 3
SEMESTER IV(Summer)
Nursing325 Maternal-NewbornNursing 2
Nursing326 Nursing CareofChildren 2
Nursing327 Psychiatric-Mental HealthNursing 2
Nursing398F NursingCareofChildren: Practicum 2
Nursing398G Psychiatric-Mental HealthNursing:Practicum 2
Nursing398I Maternal-NewbornNursing: Practicum 2SEMESTER V(Fall)
Nursing438 Professional RoleinNursing 3Nursing498 AcceleratedClinicalInternship** 5
Nursing497E Decision-MakingStrategiesforProfessionalNursingPractice 1
**AbouttheInternship (N498):Theinternship isanimportant component oftheprogram forfacilitating transition fromstudenttoprofessional nurseroles.Thisexperience approximates theresponsibility inabeginning levelstaffpositionofferedunderfacultyguidance andaprofessionalnursepreceptormentor.Theinternship requires24-32hoursaweekinaclinicalsetting,providingthestudentwithanopportunity tosynthesize conceptsandtheoryfrompreviouscoursework and toapplythisknowledge inclinicalpractice.TheAccelerated Track isrevised inresponse torapidadvances inscientific technology, newtrends inhealthcaredelivery,andevidence fromnursing research.RefertotheCollegeofNursing’swebsite forthemostup-to-date i nformation:www.umass.edu/nursing
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AcceleratedTrack:Est.Tuition,Fees,andCollege-RelatedCostsAsofJune2017(CostsSubjecttoChange;checkwithBursar’sofficeformostup-to-datefees)
TheUniversity ofMassachusetts Amherstbelieves thattheprimary responsibility forfinancing yourcollegeeducation restswithyouandyour family.Financial aidisavailable toassist inyourefforts.University tuitionand feesareestablished eachspring forthefollowing academic year.Thetotalof theseexpenses isyourCostofEducation andisusedtodetermine your eligibility forfinancial aid.
EstimatedTuition*SummerI(3credits)$1,530+$45registrationfee=$1755FallI(16credits)$8,160+$45registrationfee=$9,360Spring(16credits)$8,160+$45registrationfee=$9,360SummerII(12credits)$6,120+$45registrationfee=$7,020FallII(10credits)$5,100+$45registrationfee=$5850
*Basedon$585percreditplus$45registrationfeepersemester.
$33,345(est.)
EstimatedFeesandExpenses(inadditiontoprevailingtuitionandfees)• HealthInsurance:Allstudentsarerequiredtocarryhealthinsurance.Insuranceis
offeredthroughUMassUniversityHealthServices(UHS);formoreinformation,visittheirwebsiteatwww.umass.edu/uhsandclickthe‘StudentHealthInsurancePlan’link.ThiscoveragerunsfromFebruary2throughJuly31(coveringthespringandsummerterms),andthenfromAugust1throughJanuary31.
• Uniforms,andshoes:Approx.$200• CommencementFee:$1101• Textbooks/eBooks(peryear):$1000• Personalandtransportationexpenses:$700-$1400• ProfessionalLiabilityInsurance(peryear):$35peryear• StudentNameBadge:$20• Stethoscopeandawatchwithasecondhand:$100• UCard–DistanceLearningIDCard:$30• NCLEX(ATI)TestingPackage:$600• ComputerandiPad:$1500• DrugScreening:$140• Fingerprinting:$35• LabKit:$100• SimulatedElectronicHealthRecord(EHR):$100
Ifyoufindthatyourcostofattendanceishigherwiththesefeesthanwhatfinancialaid estimatesforyou,youcansubmitanAppealforBooksandSuppliesformandindicate“OtherEducationalRelatedExpenses”andattachacopyofthisnoticeoffees. PleasevisittheFinancialAidwebsiteformoreinformation:https://www.umass.edu/umfa/appeals-1.
Ifyouhavequestionsaboutyourbudgetorwouldliketoincreaseyourbudget,please contactfinancialaiddirectlyat: [email protected].
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DescriptionofNursingCoursesintheUndergraduateProgramAllcoursesare3creditsunlessotherwisenoted.
100–PerspectivesinNursingThisisalowerdivisioncoursedesignedtointroducethestudenttotheconceptsofhealthandillnessastheyrelatetothehealthcaresystemandtosociety. Thiscourseprovidesanoverviewofhealthandhealthcareservices,relatinghistoricaleventsandsocialmovementstodevelopmentsinnursingandthehealthprofessions.Emergingrolesoftheprofessionalnurseinhealthcareareexplored. Interrelationshipsofnursesandothermembersofthehealthteamareconsidered.150–FacultySeminarforFirst-YearNursingStudents1crSeminarsessionsareusedtoexploretheroleoftheprofessionalnursethroughdiscussionswithnurseleaders,groupdiscussions,criticalthinkingexercises,valuesclarificationsandself-discovery.210–HumanGrowthandDevelopmentthroughouttheLifespanThiscoursewillapproachthestudyofhumangrowthanddevelopmentfromalifespanperspectiveandwillemphasizethewholeindividualasshe/heevolves. Grossandfinemotordevelopment,cognitivegrowth,languagedevelopmentandsocialgrowthwillbeconsideredateachagelevel. Theinteractionofthevariables,includingculture,ethnicity,class,andgenderwillbeaddressed. Majortrendsandissueswillbediscussed,withafocusonexaminingindividual,institutional,contextualandculturalinfluencesandeffects.290B-IntroductiontoHealthcareInformatics(RN-BSTrack)Thissurveycoursewillprovideastate-of-the-artoverviewoftheroleofinformationtechnologyinhealthcarewithemphasisonessentialcontentandapplicationsinhealthcareinformatics.312–CulturalDiversityinHealthandIllness4crThetheoreticalfoundationsforunderstandingculturaldiversityinhealthandillnessbeliefsandbehaviors,andselectedpracticalimplicationsofthisunderstandingwillbeexplored.CultureswithintheUnitedStatesareemphasized.315–HealthandPhysicalAssessmentinNursingStudentsorganize,interpretanddocumentdatausingprocessinterviewing,physicalexamandclinicalreasoning.316 –PrinciplesofNursingCareConceptsofhealthpromotion,riskreductionanddiseasepreventionarepresented.Studentsanalyzedata,chooseappropriatenursingdiagnoses,planandevaluatebasicnursinginterventionsandoutcomesforadults.317–WritinginNursing: EthicsThiscourseisdesignedtomeettheJuniorYearWritingRequirementintheMajor.Ethicsandtheroleofthenurseareusedasthecontextsforthe developmentofwriting skills. The techniques of specifictypes of writing arelearned throughwritingassignments,peereditingandinstructorfeedback.325–Maternal-NewbornNursing2crThiscourseintroducesthestudenttothetheoryandpracticeofmaternal-newbornnursingcareforfamiliesinthechildbearingyear.Bothuncomplicatedandhigh-riskpregnancy,birth,postpartum,lactation,andnewborncarearediscussed.326-NursingCareofChildren2crThiscoursefocusesondevelopingnursingknowledgeandskillsrelatedtochildrenand familiesduringchildrearingexperiences,includingcommunication,teaching/learning,andassessmentandmanagementofacuteandchronicillness.
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325 - Psychiatric-MentalHealthNursing2crThiscourseprovidesthetheoreticalbasisforcommunitymentalhealthnursingwithindividuals,families,andgroups. Strategiesforprevention,nursinginterventionsandrehabilitationareemphasized.390S-Pathophysiology/PharmacologyIThiscourseexploresmajorelementsofaltereddiseaseprocessesatthecellular,tissue, andorganlevelsandthepharmacologicalagentsusedtotreat,manage,preventorcurediseasesacrossthelifespan.390T–Pathophysiology/PharmacologyIIThiscourseexploresmajorelementsofspecifieddiseaseprocessesatthecellular,tissueandorganlevelsandthepharmacologicalagentsusedtotreat,preventorcurediseasesacrossthelifespan.398E–PrinciplesofNursingCare:Practicum4crThisclinicalcourseprovidesanopportunitytoapplytheorytonursingpracticeandtodevelopbeginningproficiencyinbasicnursingandhealthpromotionskillswiththeindividualinthecommunity.398F–NursingCareofChildren:Practicum2 crThis course focuses on the application of principles related to care andmanagementof children andfamilies topositively affectthehealth status inwell, acuteandchronichealthstates.398G–Psychiatric-MentalHealthNursing:Practicum2crThisclinicalcoursewillfocusonthedevelopmentofcompetenciesinprovidingcaretoclientsinneedofpsychiatricmentalhealthnursingserviceswiththegoalofpromotingOptimalmentalhealth.398I-Maternal-NewbornNursing:Practicum2 crStudentsprovidecarethatpositivelyaffectshealthofpregnantwomen,newborns, andfamilies.Principlesofhealthandillness,anticipatoryguidance,safety,assessmentAndmanagementofindividualsandfamiliesareemployed.406–NursingProcess:ClientswithCommonHealthDisruptions(AcceleratedTrack)Thiscoursewilldevelopatheoreticalfoundationfornursing,introducingnursingprocessandtheunderlyingrationaleforfundamentalsofnursingpractice. Nursingprocessisappliedtothecareofclientsthroughoutthelifespanwhoareeitheratriskfororareexperiencingcommondisruptionsofhealth.407–ClinicalPracticeI(AcceleratedTrack)4crStudentsusethenursingprocess,applynursingtheoryandconceptsanddevelopnursingskillsinprovidingcaretoadultpatientsinacuteandsub-acute clinicalsettings.415–CommunityFocusinNursing(RNtoBSTrack)Thepurposeofthiscourseistoassistthestudentinusingthenursingprocesswithinthecontextofthecommunity.Communityhealthnursingrolesareexpandedtoallowforincreasedjudgmentandprofessionalcompetenceinthevariousareasofthecommunity.Primaryhealthconcernsofthecommunityandtheroleofthenurseandcommunitymemberforpromotionofwellnessareimportantpartsofthiscourse.418–NursingCareofFamilies(RNtoBSTrack)Utilizingfamilytheoryandprinciplestoguidepractice,thisonlinecourseexploresfoundationsoffamilytheoryasitrelatestohealthandillnessinfamiliesacrossthelifespan.420–IntroductiontoNursingResearchThiscoursepreparesconsumersofnursingresearchbycritiquingpublishedstudies,discussingresearchdesigns
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andmethods,analysisofvariousmodelsforutilization,andusingexamplesfrompracticingnurseresearchers.432–NursingCareofAdults:AcuteThisrequiredtheorycoursefocusesonconceptsofrestorativenursingcareofadults.433–NursingCareofAdults:ChronicThisrequiredtheorycourseisfocusedonconceptsofrestorativenursingcarefor groupsofindividualswithcomplexhealthdisruptions,whichincludeillnessesthat coexistandcauseacuteexacerbationsofchronicillness.436–ComprehensiveNursingI(AcceleratedTrack)Thisrequiredtheorycoursefocusesonconceptsofrestorativenursingcareofadults.437–ClinicalPracticumIII:Medical/Surgical(AcceleratedTrack)4cr Thiscoursefocusesontheroleandresponsibilitiesofthenurseinassistingclientsofallagesandtheirfamiliesinmanagementofhumanresponsestocomplexhealthdisruptions.Selectednursingdiagnosesareusedtoorganizeanddelineatethecontent. Clinicalpracticewilltakeplaceinhospitalandcommunitysettings.438–ProfessionalRoleinNursingTheorycoursefocusingonhistorical,ethical,legal,political,societalandorganizationalissuestoanalyzeprofessionalnursingroles.Theprocessofchangewithinorganizations,communitiesandhealthsystemswillbeexplored.439–CommunityHealthNursingIV:CommunitySynthesisofpublichealththeory,epidemiology,theoriesofhealthpromotion,andnursingtheoryenablestudentstoidentifyhealthconcernsandbecomeinvolvedinpromotinghealthandwellnessinselectedcommunities,whileemphasizingdiversity.440–VulnerableandUnderservedPopulations(RNtoBSTrack)Emphasisisplacedonsynthesisofnewandpreviouslyacquiredknowledgewithcommunityandaggregatenursingpractice.Specialattentionwillbeplacedonprovidingcaretovulnerableandunderservedpopulationsincommunitybasedsettings.489–ClinicalPracticumIIIA:Community-BasedCareThisclinicalcoursefocusesonapplicationofthenursingprocessincommunity-basedsettings.Outcomesareidentificationofhealthconcerns,strategiestooptimizewellnessandidentificationofcommunityresources.497E–Decision-MakingStrategiesforProfessionalNursingPractice1crThis course, offered the semester before graduation, assists students to furtherdevelop and practicedecision making skills needed for entry level-clinical nursing practiceusingcasescenariosandpracticequestions498–Internship(AcceleratedTrack)5crThispracticumpreparesstudentsforbeginningprofessionalnursingpractice. Studentsareexpectedtosynthesizeknowledgeandskillstomanageandadvocateforgroupsofclientsinvarioussettings.498C–NursingCareofAdults:Practicum4crInthisclinicalpracticumstudentsprovideandmanagenursingcareforselectclientswithrestorativehealthcareneeds. Emphasisisonprovidingcaretosickclientsininpatientsettings.498D–ClinicalPracticumIVA:CommunityIntervention2crClinicalcoursefocusingonapplicationofthenursingprocess,publichealththeory,epidemiology,nursingtheory,andselectedsocialcultural,political,economicandenvironmentaltheoriesinselectedcommunitiesforhealthpromotion.
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498E–NursingInternship4crThispracticumpreparesstudentsforbeginningprofessionalnursingpractice. Studentsareexpectedtosynthesizeknowledgeandskillstomanageandadvocateforgroupsofclientsinvarioussettings.498P–ClinicalPracticum:Community(AcceleratedTrack)Thisclinicalcoursefocusingonapplicationofthenursingprocessinacommunity-basedsetting,andtheimplementationofatheory-basedcommunityhealthinterventionwithapopulation,basedonacommunityassessment.498S–VulnerableandUnderservedPopulations:Practicum(RNtoBSTrack)2crEmphasisisplaceduponrefinementofnursingskills,includingmethodsofhealthpromotionacrossthelifespan,withvulnerableandunderservedpopulations. Includesindividualandgroupdecision-making,leadership,andprofessionalroletransition
SpecialAcademicProgramsDepartmentalHonorsinNursing:CommonwealthCollegeDepartmentalHonors(DH)isanAdvancedScholarshiptrackofCommonwealthHonorsCollege(CHC).StudentsmaycompleteDHaspartofthefullCHCcurriculum,whichincludesHonorsGeneralStudies,ortheymaycompleteDHalone.AllDHstudentsaremembersofCHC.
SuccessfulcompletionoftheDHrequirementswithminimumgradesofB(orasspecifiedbelow)andthesubmissionofaproperlyformattedHonorsThesisor Projectmanuscriptwillresultintheawardof"DepartmentalHonors"onthestudent’s academictranscript.ForinformationaboutDH,speakwithyourHonorsProgramDirector,Dr.StephanieGriggs,SkinnerHall104,[email protected]. ForinformationaboutthefullCHCCurriculumseehttp://www.honors.umass.edu/curriculum.
GeneralHonorsAdmissionCriteriaMinimally,tobeeligibletoapplyforDH,studentsmusthave:
• AnoverallGPAof3.400orhigherearnedafteronefull-timesemesterofUMassAmherstcoursework.
• TheabilitytocompletetheDH-Trackrequirements.• Theabilitytocompletethe CHCresidencyrequirement,i.e.,45-graded(notpass/fail)
creditsearnedatUMassAmherst(nottransferred).AdmissionProcess
• UMassAmherststudentswhoarenotalreadymembersofCommonwealth HonorsCollege
(CHC)mustapplytoDepartmentalHonors(DH),anAdvancedScholarshiptrackofCHC,viatheCHConlineapplicationusingthefollowinglink:http://www.honors.umass.edu/admissions/apply-current-students
• CommonwealthHonorsCollegemembersmeetwiththedepartment’sHonorsProgramDirector(HPD) regardingtheirinterestinjoiningDepartmentalHonors(DH),anAdvancedScholarshiptrackofCHC.TheHPDwilldetermineastudent’seligibilityandpreparednessforDH.AdmissiontoDHwillbeatthediscretionoftheHPDbasedonthecriteriaasestablished
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bythedepartmentandCHC(seeAdmissionCriteriaabove).TheHPDwillnotifytheCHCofficeofnewlyacceptedDHstudentssoappropriatestepscanbetakenforSPIREdesignation.
ProgramRequirements
2NURShonorscourses300-levelorhigher HonorsThesisorProject.OptionsBelow:
• Individuallycontracted:NURS499YHonorsResearchandNURS499Tor499PHonorsThesisorProject
• ForAcceleratedBSCandidatesonly:NURS499KInternship**Inlieuofnon-honorsNURSinternshipinfinalsemesterNURS499K “Internship”*(inlieuofnon-honorsNURSinternshipinfinalsemester)
NursingResidentialAcademicProgram(RAP)TheNursingResidentialAcademicProgram(RAP)isdesignedexclusivelyforfirst-yearnursingmajorsandhighlyencouraged. Thispositivelivingandlearningenvironmenthelpsfirst-yearstudents excelacademicallyandadjusttotheUniversity. AllstudentsacceptedtothenursingmajorarerequiredtojoinaFacultyFirstYearSeminar,whethertheychoosetodoitinaRAPornot.NurseRAPprovidesan opportunityforfirst-yearstudentstoliveinthesameresidencehall,haveaccesstoapeermentor,formfriendshipswithotherNursingstudents,andsharecommonclassesinthefallsemester,includingCollegeWriting(ENGLWP112)andFacultySeminarfor1stYearNursingStudents(150).
TechnologyNeedsAllnursingstudentsneedaniPadandcomputerforthenursingprogram.TheseareavailablefromtheUniversitystore.Pleasenotethattheseareconsidered“qualifiededucationexpenses”fortaxpurposes.
FinancialAidhasincludedanamountforbooksandsuppliesinyourbudgetedcostof attendance;however,thesechargeswillnotbeincludedonyourinvoicefromtheBursar.
CollegeofNursingRequirements,Policies,andProceduresAcademicPolicies(StudentsareresponsibleforactinginaccordancewiththeUniversityandCollegeofNursingregulationsandpolicies) GeneralAcademicPolicies1. Studentsareadvisedtofollowtherecommendedsequenceofcourses. The studentcarriesthe
responsibilityforensuringthattheprerequisitesforcourseworkaremetandthatcourseworkistakeninsequence.
2. TheacademicstandardforstudentsintheCollegeofNursingisacumulativegradepointaverage(CGPA)of2.5orabove,withnogradeinarequiredprerequisitecoursebelowaC(2.0). Thosecoursesinclude:CHEM110,KIN270and,KIN272,MICRO255,anyHumanNutritioncourse,PSYCH100,NURS/PYSCH380,andSTATISTICS.
3. Successfulcompletionofthephysicalandbiologicalscienceprerequisites,collegewriting,andtheR1andR2MathTierrequirementsarerequiredbeforeprogressionintotheJunioryearofthenursingmajor.
4. IftheCumulativeGPAfallsbelowa2.5orthestudenthasagradebelowCinarequired course,the
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studentwillnotbeallowedtoprogresstothenextsemesterofrequiredcourses.Suchstudentsareencouragedtomeetwiththeacademicadvisor.
5. Eachsemesterofrequiredcoursesmustbesuccessfullycompletedbeforeprogressiontothenextsemester,asoutlinedintheplanofstudy.
6. Studentswhodonotprogresssatisfactorilythroughthenursingcurriculuminitsregularsequenceorwhotakealeaveofabsencearenotguaranteedthatthecurriculumandcoursesfromwhichtheydepartedwillbeinplaceupontheirreturn. Theywillbeexpectedtocompletethecurriculumoftheirnewgraduationdate. Continuationintheprogramisbasedonspaceavailability.
7. NursingcoursesmayberepeatedoncewithnopriorapprovalandtwicewithpermissionofAssistantDean.FailuretopassanundergraduatenursingcoursewithagradeofCorbetteronthesecondattemptwillleadto dismissalfromtheprogram.Ifanunacceptablegradeisreceivedinarequiredcourse,thestudentisonprobationfromtheCollegeofNursing. ThestudentmustpetitioninwritingtotheUndergraduateStandardsCommitteetobeallowedtorepeatthenursingcourse. Ifthestudentisdeniedarepeatofthe clinicalcourse,thestudentisconsidereddismissedfromtheCollegeofNursing.Repeatinganursingcourseisonaspace-availablebasisandrequires paymentofcoursetuitionandfees.
8. StandardizedNCLEXstyleexaminationsarescheduledduringtheJuniorandSeniorYearsandtakingtheseexaminationsisrequiredforprogressionintheprogram.
9. Studentsattendingclassorclinicalundertheinfluenceofalcoholandotherintoxicatingsubstanceswillbeaskedtoleave. Ifthisbehavioroccursinaclinical setting,itwillbegroundsfordisciplinaryactionanddismissal.
10. StudentsmustabidebyalluniversitypoliciesinadditiontothoseoftheCollegeofNursing.11. StudentswillbeclearedforgraduationandapplicationfortheRNlicensureexamination(NCLEX-RN®)
whenallgraduationrequirementsoftheuniversityhavebeenmet.
Aspecialnoteabout4thsemesterInternships:1.PlacementinaninternshipsiteisdeterminedbytheclinicalfacilityandtheCollege.TheCollegeofNursingwillrequestthestudent’sidentifiedpreferenceshowever;theCollegeofNursingcannotguaranteeaplacementinarequestedfacilityorinarequestednursingfield.2.Medical/Surgicalnursingisthedefaultforallstudentrequests.Example:ifyourequestICU,ER,Maternity;theCollegewilladdMed/Surgasa4thoption.PlacementsinMaternity,Pediatrics,ICU,ER,andPACUareverylimited.3.Requestswillbesenttothefirstfacilityonthestudent’srequestlist.Iftherearenoavailableplacementsatthatfacilityarequestwillbesenttothestudent’s2ndfacilityofchoice,etc.4.StudentsarenottoapproachorcontactnursesorNurseManagersorotherfacultyregardinginternshipopportunities.AllcommunicationregardinginternshipplacementswillbehandledbytheCourseCoordinator.AnycontactinformationyouhaveneedstobegiventotheCourseCoordinator.5.Onceastudent’srequestisacceptedbyafacilitynofurthersearcheswillbemade.6.Studentsarerequiredtobeavailableforinternshiphours(class,lab,sitehours)duringallactiveUniversitydaysinthesemester.7.StudentsmustbeavailableforotherclassdaysontheAmherst/Springfieldcampusasassigned.Theseincludestartofsemesterlabdays,N438Leadershipcourse,N497EDecisionMakingStrategiescourse,ATItestingdays,andSimulationdays.Thesedaysaremandatoryandrequireoncampuspresenceofthestudentforallcourses.8.StudentsmayreceivecommunicationoverthesummermonthsfromtheCourseCoordinatorregardingmaterialswhichmaybedueearlierthanthestartoftermandstudentsareresponsibleforcheckingforcemailsdaily.Failuretosubmitrequiredmaterialswilldelayyourstartofinternshiphours.9.CredentialingmaterialsmustbecompletedinCastleBranch.FailuretosubmittherequiredmaterialswilldelayyourstartofinternshiphoursandbereflectedinyourClinicalEvaluationTool(CET)scoring.
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Grading1. ThestandardizedgradingsystemusedinallcoursesofferedbytheCollegeofNursingisasfollows:
TheoryGradingScale ClinicalGradingScale
A=93--100A-=90--92B+=87--89B =83--86B-=80–82C+=77--79
C=73–76C-=70--72D+=67–69
D=63–66ForIF=<62
A=4.0 (3.86--4.0)A-=3.7(3.7--3.85)B+=3.3(3.3--3.69)B=3.0(3.0--3.29)B-=2.7(2.7--2.99)C+=2.3(2.3--2.69)
C=2.0(2.0–2.29)C- =1.7(1.7--1.99)D+=1.3(1.3--1.69)D =1.0(1.0–1.29)ForIF=0(0--0.99)
2. NocourserequiredfortheNursingmajormaybetakenonaPass/Failbasisexceptasdesignatedbythe
CollegeofNursing.
3. TheUniversityPolicyforIncompletegradeswillbefollowed:
StudentswhoareunabletocompletecourserequirementswithintheallottedtimebecauseofseveremedicalorpersonalproblemsmayrequestagradeofIncompletefromtheinstructorofthecourse.Normally,Incompletesarewarrantedonlyifastudentispassingthecourseatthetimeoftherequestandifthecourse requirementscanbecompletedbytheendofthefollowingsemester.Instructorswhoturninagradeof"INC"arerequiredtoleaveawrittenrecordofthefollowinginformationwiththedepartmentalofficeoftheacademicdepartmentunderwhichthecourseisoffered:(1)thepercentageofworkcompleted,(2)thegradeearnedbythestudentonthecompletedwork,(3)adescriptionoftheworkthatremainstobecompleted,(4)adescriptionofthemethodbywhichthestudentistocompletetheunfinishedwork,and(5)thedatebywhichtheworkistobecompleted.Inthecaseofanindependentstudywheretheentiregradeisdeterminedbyonepaperorproject,theinstructorshouldleavewiththedepartmentinformationpertainingto thepaperorprojectthatwillcompletethecourse.Toavoidsubsequentmisunderstandingitisrecommendedthatthestudentalsobeprovidedwithacopyofthisinformation.
GradesofIncompletewillbecountedasF’suntilresolvedandwill,ifnotresolvedbytheendofthefollowingsemester,automaticallybeconvertedtoanF.FacultywishingtoextendthisdeadlinemustwritetotheRegistrar’sOfficestipulatingaspecificdatebywhichtheIncompletewillbecompleted.
Studentsarenotpermittedtore-registerforacourseinordertoclearanIncomplete.
RequestsforgradechangesfromINCtoY,fromINCtoagrade,fromNRtoagrade,orfromablanktoagraderequirethesignatureoftheinstructoronly.InsituationswhereaninstructorhaspermanentlylefttheemployoftheUniversity,thedepartmentchairorhead(ordesignee)maychangeanINCtoafinalcoursegradeafterreviewingtheinformationonstudentperformanceoriginallyprovidedby theinstructoratthetimetheINCwassubmittedandcompletinganevaluationofthemakeupworkofthestudent.ChangesofanINCgradebythechairorhead(ordesignee)requirethesignatureoftheAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairsin theCollegeofNursing.Thisprocedurewouldbenormallyusedonlyincaseswheretheoriginalcourseinstructorcannotbecontactedortheinstructorrefusestoevaluatethemakeupworkofthestudentortoprovideanopportunityforthe studenttomakeupthemissingwork.
TheCollegeofNursingstatesthatifthecourseforwhichastudenthasreceivedanIncompleteisprerequisitetoanothercourse,agradeofCorhighermustberecordedbeforethestudentproceeds. Inanyevent,contractsforcompletionarerequiredwhenanINCOMPLETEisregisteredforthecourse.
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WhentheGPAisconsideredforhonorsoracceptanceintothenursingmajorINCgradesaredetrimentaltotheCGPA.
4. RepeatedCourses:StudentsmayrepeatacourseforwhichtheyhavereceivedgradesofC-,CD,D+,DorF.Thegradesreceivedinboththeoriginalcourseandtherepeatedenrollmentwillremainonthestudent’srecord.StudentsmaynotenrollinacoursemorethantwicewithouttheapprovaloftheirUndergraduateDean.AnyrepeatstakenbeforetheFallof1993arenotsubjecttotherepeatpolicy.
Noteongradingpolicy: RetroactivetoFall2004,theFacultySenatehasapprovedgradeforgivenessforrepeatingCgrades. AllstudentswhohaverepeatedCgradeswillhavetheir recordsupdated.
5. AmericanPsychologicalAssociation6
thedition--APAstyleistheofficialstyleincitationsforCollegeof
Nursingpapers.Formore informationpleaseseetheAPAwebsiteat:http://apastyle.apa.org/GuidelinesforIndependentStudyContract
TheIndependentStudyContractisastatementofbilateralobligationswhereintheinstructoragreestoprovidedirectionandassistance,andthestudentagreestocompletestatedlearningactivitiesinordertoachieveobjectives,whichhavebeenmutuallyagreedupon.
TheseguidelinesareforusewithdepartmentalIndependentStudiesthatpermitvariableallocationof1to6creditsandmayincludeapracticum,ifdesired. TheLCprovidesmaximumfeasibilityandatthesametimeassuresaccountabilityfor allconcerned. Universityguidelinesarefollowedfortimeexpectations. Forexample,a3-creditLCwouldbetheequivalentof3classhoursperweek(or42 hourspersemester)plusapproximately9hoursofpreparationperweek(or126hourspersemester).
Assumptions• Thestudenthashadsufficientbackgroundinthesubjecttobeable toestablish
objectivesthatarepertinentandrelevanttothechosen area.• Bothstudentandinstructorarewillingandabletoacceptthenecessaryresponsibilityand
commitment,whichcanbeconsiderable.• ThereiscoherenceintheLCinthatitisrelatednotonlytopriorlearningbutalsotofuture
possibilitiesforstudy.• Itispossibletopursuethesubjectunderstudytothedegreeofcomplexity andlevelof
intensitywarranted.• ThetermsoftheLCareclearlyunderstoodbyallpartiesconcerned,arereasonablein
scopeandhavearealistictimetable.• AnyLCthatproposesresearchinvolvingtheparticipationofhumansubjects
mustbeapprovedbytheCollegeofNursingCommitteeonScholarshipandHumanSubjectsReview.
• TheLCcanberenegotiated,ifthesituationwarrants.
Process• Thestudentbringstotheinstructorawrittenstatementoftheobjectives tobeattained
andabriefdescriptionofthelearningactivitiesbelievedtoassuretheattainmentoftheobjectives.
• Theinstructoraidsintherefinementofthestatementofobjectivesto assurethattheywillmeetindividuallearningneedsandinvolveadequate studyofthesubject.
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• Bothstudentandinstructoridentifyappropriateandavailablelearningresources.• Ifapracticumisinvolved,theinstructorisresponsiblefortheLetterofAgreementwith
thecooperatingagencyinaccordancewithpolicyandprocedure.• Thelearningactivitiesandtheuseofselectedlearningresourcesarespelledoutand
theirrelationshiptotheobjectivesaremadeexplicit.
• Thecriteria forevaluationandtheevidenceuponwhichevaluation is tobebasedareestablished. It shouldbe clear how,bywhom,whenandonthebasisofwhatevidenceevaluationwillbecarriedout.
• Awrittenagreementiscompletedandsignedbythestudentandtheinstructorwithcopiesretainedbyeachandacopyfiledinthe student’sacademicfolder.
NCLEXPreparation
StudentsarerequiredtopurchaseanassignedNCLEXpreparationsoftware(ATI)andareexpectedtousethisconcurrentwiththecurriculumtoensuresuccesswithRNlicensure.SeeAppendixHforthepolicyrelatedtoNCLEXpreparation.
ProfessionalConduct1. Itisexpectedthateachstudentshallunderstandandactinaccordancewiththevalues,visionand
missionoftheCollegeofNursing,theCodeofEthicsaspromulgatedbytheAmericanNursesAssociationandtheAcademicHonestypolicyoftheUniversity. Failuretodosowillconstitutecausefordismissalregardlessofacademicstanding.
2. Confidentialityofinformationrelatedtoclinicalexperiencesandanonymityof patientsandfamilies
aretobepreserved.
3. Professionalaccountabilityandresponsibilityincludesattendanceatall scheduledclinicalandclassroomcourseexperiencesandbeingontimeandwellpreparedfortherespectiveexperiences.
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AcademicPolicyandProcedureforProfessionalConductStandards
(ApprovedbyFacultyAssembly2011)Policy:
WhileenrolledintheUniversityofMassachusettsAmherstCollegeofNursing,allpre-licensurestudentsareexpectedtoabidebytheProfessionalConductStandardsatalltimes.Thispolicyisapplicableonlytopre-licensurestudents;allotherstudentsareheldaccountabletotheBoardofNursingforadheringtothesestandards. Failuretoabidebythesestandardswillresultindisciplinaryactionthatmayincludedismissalfromthenursingprogram.
Procedure:
1. AllstudentswillreceiveacopyoftheProfessionalConductStandardsatthestartofthefirstdesignated
nursingcoursefortheirprogram.Thestandardswillbereviewedandthestudentwillsignanacknowledgementformthatwillbeplacedinthestudent’sacademicfile.
2. Atthebeginningofeachsubsequentacademicyear,theProfessionalConduct Standardswillbe
reviewedwithstudentsbytheappropriatecoursecoordinators.
3. Violationofthesestandardswillresultinthefollowingdisciplinaryaction:
FirstViolation:
1. Thefacultymemberwillgivestudentanimmediateoralwarning.TheincidentwillbedocumentedbythefacultymemberontheViolationofProfessionalConductStandardsform.Onecopywillbegiventothestudentandonesignedcopywillbeplacedinthestudent’sacademicfile.
2. Ifthisviolationisofaseriousnature,itmaybereferredtotheAssistantDeanofUndergraduateEducationandtheAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairsforfurtherdisciplinary action,whichmightincludedismissalfromtheprogram.
SecondViolation:
1. ThefacultymemberwilldocumenttheincidentontheviolationofProfessionalConductStandards
form.Followingdiscussionoftheincidentwiththestudent,thefacultymemberwillforwardacopyofthesignedformtothecoordinatorandAssistantDeanofUndergraduateEducationforreviewandrecommendationregardingfurtheraction.
2. TherecommendationofthecoordinatorandAssistantDeanofUndergraduateEducationwillbeforwardedtotheAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairsforreviewandrecommendationsregardingreprimandordismissal.Ifnecessary,theAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairsrecommendationwillbeforwardedtotheDeanoftheCollegeofNursingforfinaldecision.Thisdisciplinary actionprocesswillbedocumentedandplacedinthestudent’sacademicrecord.
3. Ifthestudenthasnotbeendismissedandremainsintheprogram,anyadditionalviolationwillbedocumentedandforwardedasindicatedinsteps1and2above.Disciplinaryactionmayincludedismissalfromthenursingprogram.
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UniversityofMassachusettsAmherstCollegeofNursingUndergraduateProgram ViolationReportforStandardofSafe
NursingPracticeofProfessionalConductPolicy
Student:
Faculty:
Date: Time: Place:
Violation#(circleone) 1 2 3Descriptionofincident:
ActionTaken:StudentComments:
StudentSignature: Date:
FacultySignature: Date:
CourseCoordinatorSignature: Date:
AssistantDeanofUndergraduateEducationSignature: Date:
AssociateDeanSignature: Date:
DeanSignature: Date:
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Acknowledgement
I have read the University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Nursing Professional Conduct Standards. I understand that my behavior as a professional nursing student is expected to be consistent with these standards in all c lassroom and clinical activities. Violations of these Standards of Practice will result in immediate removal from the clinical area.
UniversityofMassachusettsAmherstCollegeofNursingUndergraduateProgramProfessionalConductPolicyfortheCollegeofNursingSignatureSheet
ProfessionalConductStandards
InadditiontotheUniversity’sCodeofStudentConductPolicy,thefollowingbehaviorsareexpectedforallclinicalnursingstudents.Theseinclude,butarenotlimitedto:
• StudentwilladheretoHIPAAprivacyrequirementsatalltimes,whichinclude,but are notlimited to: not removing, photocopying, or scanning documentsthat have personalidentifiers from the clinical area, not leaving workstationcomputers open, and notengaging in discussion of clients outside acceptedworkarea.
• Studentwillnotifyappropriatepersonnel(e.g.,client,faculty,client’sprimaryRN,preceptor)beforeleavingaclinicallearningassignment.
• Studentwillpracticewithineducationallevel,experience,andresponsibilitieswhileintheroleofthenursingstudent.
• Studentwillnotengageinunauthorizedphotographyinthelaboratoryorclinicalunit.
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Re-applicationPolicyandProcedureRe-applicationPolicy5/16/2014
Astudentwhofailsanursingcoursemustbeincontactwithhisorheracademicadvisorwithintwoweeksofthefinalgradepostingstocreatearemediationplan.Itisexpectedthatthestudentwillworkoncompletingaremediationplanthathasbeenreviewedandapprovedbythestudent’sadvisorduringtheirtimeawayfromclassandclinicalactivities.Aremediationplanmayincludebutnotbelimitedto:aco-opexperienceorindependentstudyinahealthcareinstitution,takingasupportcourse,orpracticeintheNursingClinicalSimulationLaboratory.
Re-applicationProcedure–ClinicalCourseThestudentmustwaitatleastonefullsemesterbeforebeingeligibletoretakeaclinical course.Thestudentwhoearnedafailinggradeinaclinicalcoursemustcompletethefollowing:
1. Contact*withintwoweeksofthefinalgradepostingonSpirehis/heracademicadvisorstatingintenttoreturnandretakethefailedcourse.
2. Collaboratewiththeacademicadvisoronaremediationplan.Remediationplansmayincludebutarenotlimitedto:ATIfocusedtestreviews,supportingexternalcourses,outlinecoursecontent,bibliographyreviews,co-oporindependentstudyinahealthcarefacility,practiceintheNursingClinicalSimulationLaboratory,etc.
3. Meetwiththeacademicadvisorbythe7thweekofthefollowingsemesterbeforedraftingaletterofrequesttotheUndergraduateStandardsCommitteetoretakethecourse. Theletterofrequestmustinclude:
a. Requesttoreturn/retakefailedcourseandreturntoprogramprogression.
b. Listofactivitiesstudentparticipatedintoremedythedeficienciesthatledtocoursefailure.c. Aplanforsuccessshouldthestudentisallowedtoreturn/retake.d. TheletterofrequestfromthestudentMUSTbereceivedbytheUndergraduateStandards
Committeewithintwoweeks.TheUndergraduateStandardsCommitteewillreviewtheletter,discussthestudent’scaseandmakeadecisiontoeitheracceptorrejecttherequestfor return/retake.ThestudentwillbenotifiedoftheCommittee’sdecisionwithin10businessdaysofthemeeting.Ifacceptedthestudentwillbeallowedtoreturnand retakethecourse;a)whenthecourseisnextoffered,andb)ifspaceisavailable.Ifacceptedtoreturn,thestudentmustthenmakeanappointmentwithhis/heradvisorforcontinuedoversightregardingtheremediationplanonreturntotheprogram.(*)Ameetingwiththestudentmaybeviatelephone,videoconferencesoftware,email,inperson,etc.
ReapplicationProcedure–TheoryCourse:
Thestudentwhoearnedafailinggradeinatheorycoursemustcompletethefollowing:
1. Contact*withintwoweeksofthefinalgradepostingonSpirehis/heracademicadvisorstatingintenttoreturnandretakethefailedcourse.
2. Meetwiththeacademicadvisortodeveloparemediationplan.Remediationplansmayincludebutarenotlimitedto:ATIfocusedtestreviews,supportingexternalcourses,outlinecoursecontent,bibliographyreviews,co-oporindependentstudyinahealthcarefacility,practiceintheNursingClinicalSimulationLaboratory.
3. Draftaletterofrequesttoreturn/retakethefailedcourse.Thelettermustincludetheplanofremediationthestudentwillcomplete.Theletterwillbesentbythe studenttotheUndergraduate
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StandardsCommitteewithin oneweekofthefinalgradeposting.
TheUndergraduateStandardsCommitteewillreviewtheletter,discussthestudent’scaseand`adecisiontoeitheracceptorrejecttherequestfor return/retake.ThestudentwillbenotifiedoftheCommittee’sdecisionwithin10businessdaysofthemeeting.Ifacceptedthestudentwillbeallowedtoreturnandretakethecourse;a)whenthecourseisnextoffered,andb)ifspaceisavailable. Studentmustthenmakeanappointmentwithhis/heradvisorforcontinuedoversightregardingtheremediationplan.
(*)Ameetingwiththestudentmaybeviatelephone,videoconferencesoftware,email,inperson,etc.Revised2.26.14FacultyAssembly
RegistrationBeforeregisteringforcourses,studentsarerequiredtoreviewcourseselectionswiththeAcademicAdvisorandrespectiveFacultyAdvisorduringthescheduledAcademicCounselingperiodeachfallandspring.
ChangesincourseschedulesshouldbeaccomplishedwithFacultyAdvisorconsultation. AuthorizationforcreditsinexcessofeighteenrequiresapprovaloftheFacultyAdvisor.
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PolicyforUndergraduateElectronicTesting-Students
1. TestingintheCollegeofNursingpreparesstudentsinasimilartestingenvironmenttocurrentlicensuretesting(NCLEX),whichisastrategyforyoursuccess.
2. Testingaccommodationsshouldbepresentedtotheinstructoratthebeginningofthesemester.
3. Seatingwillbeatthefaculty’sdiscretionandmaybeassigned.Itisinyourbestinteresttoarriveatthe
testingroom15minutesearlytoensureanon-timestart.Studentsmaynotbeallowedtoentertheroomafteranexambegins.
4. Testingdeviceshouldbefullychargedandhavethetestdownloadedbeforearriving.Studentsshould
restarttheircomputersandbeconnectedtoEduroambeforebeginningtheirtest.StudentsarenotpermittedtohaveanyprogramsopenontheirtestingdevicebesidesExamplify.
5. Allbagsandbelongingsaretobeplacedeitheratthefrontoftheroomorawayfromthetesting
environment.Nootheritemsmaybepresentonthedesk,includingwaterbottles,mugs,orblankpaper.Nohats,headphones,orearbudsareallowed.Itemssuchasphonesorotherelectronicdevicesshouldbeturnedoffandstored.
6. Keyboards,cases,andcoversarepermittediftheyareattachedtothedevice.Thesemustbefreeofany
writingornotesandavailabletotheproctortocheck.
7. Backwardnavigation(theabilitytoreturntoapreviousquestiononceithasbeensubmitted)isdisabledonallexams.
8. Oncecomplete,examsmustbeuploadedBEFOREleavingthetestingroom.Studentsmustshowthe
instructorthegreencheckmarksuccessscreenbeforeclosingExamplifyorleavingthetestingarea.
9. Studentswillbeprovidedtheexampasswordatthebeginningoftheexamperiod.Oncethepasswordisentered,theexammustbestartedwithin3minutes.Thefollowingareprohibited;
a. Attemptingtotaketheexambeforetheexamperiod,b. Attemptingtotaketheexamoutsideofthetestingarea,c. Continuingtotaketheexamaftertheexamperiodhasconcluded,d. Duringexamreview,notetaking,forexampleonpaperorrecordingofanykind,including
photography.
10. StudentsmustfollowUniversityPolicyregardingAcademicHonesty(http://www.umass.edu/honesty/).11. Passwordsmaynotbesharedwithotherstudents.12. Excusedormake-upexamarrangementsmustbemadewiththeinstructorbeforethescheduledexam
time.
13. Intheeventofanissuewiththestudent’sdevice,thestudentshouldimmediatelybringtheirtestingdevicetotheproctorforassistance.
14. Additionaltestingtimewillnotgrantedforabathroomorotherbreak.
(Approved,FacultyAssembly4/19/17,revisedtoreflectExamplify7-10-17)
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ClinicalSettingPoliciesandProceduresHealthRequirementsStudentsintheCollegeofNursingarerequiredtoadheretocertainhealthmaintenanceproceduresincompliancewithstandardsprescribedbyaffiliatingclinicalagenciesandTheCommonwealthofMassachusettsGeneralLaws,Chapter76,Section15C,entitledImmunizationofcollegehealthsciencestudents. StudentsmayusetheservicesoftheirownfamilyhealthcareprovidersortheUniversityHealthServices. Thepoliciesareintendedtoprotectthehealthandwell-beingoftheclientaswellasthenursingstudentengagedinclinicalpractice. Thehealthmaintenanceplanisasfollows:
HEALTHREQUIREMENTS2017
AllstudentsneedtosetupanaccountwithCastleBranchafteradmissiontotheCollegeofNursing.Youwillberesponsibleforuploadingevidenceofyourimmunizationsandrequireddocumentsintotheself-servicesystembeforeyourfirstclinical.CertifiedBackgroundCheckwillalsoperformanationalbackgroundcheckonallstudents,whichisnecessarybeforeenteringclinicalplacements.
CPRREQUIREMENT2017
AmericanHeartAssociationCourse:BLSFortheHealthcareProvider.Thistheonlycourseacceptedbyouraffiliatingagencies.Onlinecoursesarenotacceptable.
PROFESSIONALLIABILITYINSURANCE2017
ProfessionalLiabilityInsurance:Contact:www.nso.com(Uploadtheone-page“CertificateofInsurance”foryourfile.)
MEDICALMALPRACTICEINSURANCEStudents are required to acquire and submit proof ofmedicalmalpractice insurancebeforeenteringcourseswithaclinicalcomponent.Studentsarealsoresponsibleforensuringthatacopyoftheone-pagecertificateofinsuranceisonfileatleastthreeweekspriortothestartofthesemester.Studentsarenotallowedtoparticipateinclinicalexperiencesuntilthisdocumentationisonfile.StudentswilluploadthisinsurancecertificationtotheirCastleBranch.comaccount.ANNUALUPDATECastleBranchwillsendanemailreminderforannualupdatesatleasttwoweekspriortotheirduedate.Healthcareagencieswillnotallowstudentstobeginclinicalexperiencesuntilthisinformationhasbeenreceived. Timelysubmissionwillpreventstudent’sclinicalstatusfrombeinginjeopardy.
StudentsarerequiredtonotifytheCollegeofNursingofanysignificantchangeintheirhealthstatusthatmayaffectclinicalexperiences.Examplesincludeserious illness,accidents,injuries,orsurgerywhichwouldrequirehealthcareproviderclearance priortoreturningtotheclinicalsetting.
NOTE: Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytomakearrangementswiththeUniversityHealthServices(UHS)orher/hisprivatefamilyhealthcareproviderinatimelyfashioninordertocomplywiththeabovepolicies.Whenapplicable,theCollegeofNursingwillpublicizetheavailabilityofspecialclinicssetupbyUHStoassist
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withrequiredimmunizationsorupdates.STUDENTSMUSTPROVIDETHECOLLEGEOFNURSINGWITHTHEREQUIREDAPPROPRIATEDOCUMENTATIONOFHEALTHSTATUSTOPARTICIPATEINCLINICALPRACTICUM.
Adelayinreturningthenecessarydocumentationwillpreventastudentfromattendingclinicalexperiences.
CriminalOffenderRecordInformation(CORI/SORI)ChecksandFingerprintingCORI([Massachusetts]CriminalOffenderRecordsIndex)andSORI([National]SexOffenderRecordsIndex)checksarerequiredbymostclinicalagenciesandwillbecompletedonallstudentsandfacultyoncetheyareadmittedtotheprogramandyearlythereafter.ProgressionandclinicalplacementsinthenursingprogrammaybecontingentuponasatisfactoryCORI/SORIinvestigation.Pleasereviewthewebsiteathttp://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/laws-regs/hhs/criminal-offender-record-checks-cori.htmlformoredetailsonCORIchecks.Note:SomeclinicalagenciesmayrequireaNationalBackgroundCheckandFingerprinting;thisprocesswillbeexplainedasnecessary.
UndergraduateCollegeofNursingCredentialingPolicyAspartofyourprofessionalrole,nursingstudentsarerequiredtohaveveryspecificcredentialsinordertobepresentinhospitals,clinics,andcommunitysettingswhereweinteractwiththepublic.Theseareverysimilar,ifnotidentical,totherequirementsthatyouwillhavesoonwithanemployerinthehealthcareindustry.Partofyoureducationinnursingislearningtobepromptandmeticulousaboutensuringthatallyourdocumentationisontimeandkeptcurrenttoattendclinical.Pleasereadthispolicycarefullytotheend.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytomaintaintheircurrentcredentialsthatmayincludeCPR,acriminalbackgroundcheck,fingerprinting,immunizations,specialtraining,etc.Itisrecommendedthatyoubeginafilewithcopiesofallyourdocumentssoyoualwayshavethematthereadyforclinicalagenciesandemployers.
1. AttheCollegeofNursing,weuseanexternalcompanythatassistsusinassuringclinicalagenciesthatourstudentsarecredentialedforclinical.CastleBranch(CB)isthenameofthecompanythatsecurelymaintainsdocumentsfortheCollegeandthisiswhereyoumustsubmityourmaterialsforcredentialing.
2. Beforeyoucometonursingschool,youmaybeginthecredentialingprocessbytakinganAmericanHeartAssociationBLSforHealthcareProvidersCPRclass,seeingyourhealthcareprovider,receivinga2-stepTBtest,andgettingimmunized.
3. Whenyouenroll,youwillbedirectedbyemailtoregisterwithCastleBranch.4. AssoonasyouregisterwithCastleBranch,youwillgetanemailtobeginuploadingyour
documentsintotheirsecuresite.YoumusthaveeverythinguploadedintoCastleBranchby:o Acceleratedstudents-July1stforfallclinicals,November1stforspringclinicalsand
March1stforsummerclinicals.o Nursingmajors-May1stforfallclinicalsandNovember1stforspringclinicals.o Allstudents-BetweenAugust1-15theachyear,youmustuploadmodulestoCentralized
ClinicalPlacementsatwww.mcnplacement.org/orientation.o Allstudents–October1stforfluimmunizationverification.
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5. YoumayfromtimetotimereceiveanemailfromCastleBranchinformingyouthatsomethinghasexpiredandthesemustbeattendedtoimmediately.NeverignoreremindersfromCastleBranch,asitislikelyyouhaveanewrequirementthathastriggeredareminderemail.
6. AnythingmarkedINCOMPLETEinyourCastleBranchaccountmustbecompletedbeforeyougotoclinical.AnythingmarkedREJECTEDisincorrectdocumentationandtheCastleBranchsitewilldirectyouhowtocorrecttheerror.AnythingmarkedOVERDUEmustbecompletedimmediately.
7. Studentsmustattendtothisinthetermpriortoaclinicalcoursetohaveeverythingcompletedinatimelywayandshouldnotleaveforvacationwithoutensuringthateverythingiscomplete.SomecomponentsmustbecompletedinMassachusetts.
8. Eachterm,onthefirstdayofclassinanyclinicalcourseandbeforeyougototheclinicalsite,wewillchecktomakesureyouhavecompletedalltherequirementsforstudentsontheCastleBranchsite.
9. Youmaynotattendclinicalandwillbesenthomeifyouarenotproperlycredentialed.10. Atthatpoint,abetteruseofyourtimewillbegoingtocompletewhateveryoufailedto
complete,butyouwillbemissingpreciouslearningtimeinclinicalanditwillberecordedinyourclinicalevaluationintheareaofunprofessionalbehavior.Thiswillalsobeanunexcusedclinicalabsenceandcannotbemadeup,potentiallyimpactingyourabilitytobesuccessfulinthecourse.
Ifyouhavequestionsortroubleuploadingdocuments,pleasecontacttheDatabaseAdministrator,[email protected]#413-545-5049(inroom20A,bottomfloorofSkinnerHall).UniversityHealthServices(UHS)collectsstaterequiredimmunizationdatathroughtheirNewStudentImmunizationOfficewhichisrequiredforallUMASSstudentsandaseparateprocess.PleasealsofollowanyinstructionsyoureceivefromUHS.AdoptedbyFacultyAssemblyDecember,2016,editsapproved5/17
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GoodMoralCharacterPolicyTheMassachusettsBoardofRegistrationinNursing[BORN]establishespolicies(basedonMGLc.112,ss.74,74Aand76andBoardregulationsat244CMR8.00)forinitiallicensureasaregisterednurseorlicensurebyreciprocityintheCommonwealthofMassachusetts. Oneofthecriteriaforapplicationforlicensure involvesthedeterminationof“goodmoralcharacter.” Failuretomeetthiscriterioncoulddelayorpreventlicensure.PleaserefertotheMass.govwebsite:www.mass.gov/dph/boards/rn forcompleteinformation. Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoseeklegalguidancewithanyconcernsaboutmeetingthesecriteria.
GuidelinesforConductinClinicalSettingsConductItisexpectedthateverystudentintheCollegeofNursingwilladherenotonlytotheUniversityofMassachusettsatAmherstCodeofStudentConduct,butalsototheAmericanNursesAssociationCodeofEthicsforNurses. ThestatementoftheCode, includedinthenextsection,providesguidanceforconductandrelationshipsincarryingoutnursingresponsibilitiesconsistentwiththeethicalobligationsoftheprofessionandqualityinnursingcare.ClinicalEvaluationToolAllstudentswhoarecompletingclinicalcourseswillbeevaluatedusingacourse-specificClinicalEvaluationTool.PleaseseeAppendixBforasamplecopyofthe tool.ClinicalPracticeTheCollegeofNursingmaintainscontractualagreementsforstudentexperiencewithavarietyofagencies.Studentsmustmeettheexpectationsofboththecollegeandtheagencyforappropriateprofessionalconductandattire. Intheeventthatacooperatingclinical agencyasksastudenttowithdrawbecausethestudent’sconductorclinicalperformanceisunacceptabletotheagency,theUniversitywillattempttoarrangeforthestudenttoobtaintheclinicalexperienceatanotheragencywheretheobjectivesof thecoursecanbemet.However,theeffortoftheUniversitytoplacethestudentinanotheragencywilldependuponthecircumstancesunderwhichthestudentwasdismissedfromthefirstagency. Ifastudentcannotdemonstrateabilitytodeliversafe careatthelevelrequiredinacourse,theinstructorhasaresponsibilitytoremovethestudent,sothatthesafetyandwelfareofclientsarenotcompromised.(Forexample,inadequateknowledgeofcareormedicationsneededbyclients,inappropriateor disruptivebehaviororcommunicationswithclients,facultyoragencystaff.)Thestudentwillreceiveagradeof“F”intheclinicalcourse.Attendanceatallscheduledclinicalpracticeexperiencesismandatory. Absenceforanyreasonmustbeexplainedandwillbeevaluatedbytheinstructor,whowilldecidewhetheranalternativeexperiencemustbearranged. Shouldtheuniversitybeofficiallyclosed,e.g.duringasnowstorm,clinicalpracticewillbecancelled.Theclinicalinstructorwillusefeedbackfromavarietyofsourcesindeterminingyourclinicalgrade.Thesesourcesmayincludebothwrittenandverbalcommunicationfromallmembersofthehealthcareteam,includingpatientsandfamilymembers.However,thefinaldeterminationofyourgradeistheresponsibilityoftheclinicalinstructor.Clinicalexperiencesarebasedonstudents’learningneedsandcourseobjectives.Manyoftheseexperiencesarefoundoutsidetheuniversity’simmediateenvironment.
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MedicationAdministrationPolicyStudentsmustadheretotheCollegeofNursingpolicy,ClinicalFacilitypolicy,and/ortheStateRegulationsintheadministrationofmedications.StudentsmaybelimitedinthemedicationsthattheycanadministeraccordingtothecoursespecificadministrationguidelinesorClinicalFacilitypolicy.AllmedicationadministrationmustbeapprovedanddirectlyobservedbytheFaculty,RegisteredNurse,orPreceptor.Studentsmustfollowanycoursespecificguidelinesregardingmedicationadministration.
ProfessionalConductandtheAmericanNurses’AssociationCodeofEthics
TheCollegeofNursingabidesbyandadherestotheCodeforNursing,whichisset forthbytheAmericanNurses’Associationasitrelatestotheprofessionalconductofnurses. Thewebsitewherethecodecanbeviewed,read,andpurchasedis:http://nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/EthicsStandards/CodeofEthicsforNurses.aspxAMERICANNURSESASSOCIATIONCODEOFETHICS(revisedJanuary,2015)
1. Thenursepracticeswithcompassionandrespectfortheinherentdignity,worth,anduniqueattributesof
everyperson.
2. Thenurse’sprimarycommitmentistothepatient,whetheranindividual,family,group,community,orpopulation.
3. Thenursepromotes,advocatesfor,andprotectstherights,health,andsafetyofthepatient.
4. Thenursehasauthority,accountability,andresponsibilityfornursingpractice;makesdecisions;andtakes
actionconsistentwiththeobligationtopromotehealthandtoprovideoptimalcare.
5. Thenurseowesthesamedutiestoselfastoothers,includingtheresponsibilitytopromotehealthandsafety,preservewholenessofcharacterandintegrity,maintaincompetence,andcontinuepersonalandprofessionalgrowth.
6. Thenurse,throughindividualandcollectiveeffort,establishes,maintains,andimprovestheethical
environmentoftheworksettingandconditionsofemploymentthatareconducivetosafe,qualityhealthcare.
7. Thenurse,inallrolesandsettings,advancestheprofessionthroughresearchandscholarlyinquiry,
professionalstandardsdevelopment,andthegenerationofbothnursingandhealthpolicy.
8. Thenursecollaborateswithotherhealthprofessionalsandthepublictoprotecthumanrights,promotehealthdiplomacy,andreducehealthdisparities.
9. Theprofessionofnursing,collectivelythroughitsprofessionalorganizations,mustarticulatenursing
values,maintainintegrityoftheprofession,andintegrateprinciplesofsocialjusticeintonursingandhealthpolicy.
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TransportationStudentsarerequiredtoprovidetheirowntransportationtoclinicalandcommunitysitesthatarecontractedwiththeprogram. Toprovidemaximumclinicalexperienceforstudents,multiplesitesareusedsevendaysaweekwiththepotentialofevening,weekend,andnighthours.
UnsafeNursingPracticePolicy(Policyadopted2011)ThefacultyoftheCollegeofNursinghasanacademic,legal,andethical responsibilitytopreparegraduateswhoarecompetentinsafenursingpracticetoprotecthealthofindividualsandcommunities. ItiswithinthiscontextthatstudentsaredisciplinedordismissedfromtheCollegeofNursingforunsafepracticeorunsafebehaviorthatthreatensorhasthepotentialtothreatenthesafetyofaclient, afamilymemberorsubstitutefamilialperson,anotherstudent,afacultymember,orotherhealthcareprovider.
Practicesorbehaviorsthatwarrantdisciplinaryactioninclude,butarenot limitedto:
• Excessiveuseoffacultytimetoensuresafepracticebyonestudenttothedetrimentofotherstudentsintheclinicalrotation.
• Inadequateorpoorpreparationfororunderstandingofnursingcare,patient’smedications,or
patient’snursingneeds.
• Actsofomissionorcommissioninthecareofclientsincluding,butnotlimitedto:
o physicalabuseo placingclientsinhazardouspositions,conditions,orcircumstanceso mentaloremotionalabuseofotherso failuretorescueo failuretouseappropriatejudgmentinadministeringsafenursingcare consistentwith
thelevelofnursingpreparationo violatingorthreateningthemicrobiologicalsafetyoftheclient,suchasbybreakingaseptic
techniqueo failuretousestandardandtransmission-basedprecautionsinclinical procedureso inabilitytoapplypreviouslylearnedskillsandprinciplesinprovidingnursing careo failuretoobserveorreportcriticalassessmentresultsregardingpatientsin atimelyfashiono failuretoassumeresponsibilityforcompletingnursingactions
Unsafenursingpracticeisdefinedasanybehaviordeterminedtobeactuallyorpotentiallydetrimentaltotheclientand/ortothehealthcareagency.• Astudentmayberemovedfromaclinicalareaimmediatelyif,intheprofessional judgmentofa faculty
member, thestudenthasdemonstratedunsafepracticeinaclinicalarea.• A faculty member who removes a student from the clinical area due to unsafeclinical practice during
his or her clinical assignment is required to notify thecourse coordinatorwithin 24 hours, and toconsultwith the AssistantDeanofUndergraduateEducationorAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairs.
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• Thefacultymemberwillidentifyanddocumentinwritingthestudent’sunsafeclinicalpractice,advisethe
studentregardingtheunsafeclinicalperformanceandtherequirementsforaddressingthedeficiencies,andifappropriate,referthestudentforremediationorassistanceusingtheCONclinicallearningcontract.Studentsareexpectedtorespondtotheremediationplanwithin48hoursbycontactingthedesignatedpersonwhowillassistthemwithremediation.Studentsneedtobeself-directedforremediationbecauseunsafepracticeinvolvesskillsthathavebeenpreviouslytaught.Thismeansthattheindependentuseofclassmaterial,practiceinlab,anduseofrecommendedresourcesisexpected.
• Thefacultymember’sdocumentationofthestudent’sunsafeclinicalpracticeandrecommendedremedial
actionplanwillbeprovidedtothecoursecoordinator,AssistantDeanofUndergraduateEducation,AssociateDean,andthestudent’sfile.
• Astudentmaybereinstatedtotheassignedclinicalareaonlyaftertherecommendedactionplanhasbeen
followed,successfullycompleted,andappropriatelydocumented.• If,followingtheremediationplancompletion,thestudent’sclinicalperformancecontinuestoremainunsafe;
theAssistantDeanofUndergraduateEducationorAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairsincollaborationwiththefacultymember,mayrequireadditionalremediationormayremovethestudentfromclinicalactivities.
• Ifthesamestudentneedstoberemovedfromtheclinicalareamorethanonetime,thestudentmaybe
dismissedfromtheprogramduetounsafebehavior.
UniformPolicyAsnursesandnursingstudentsitisourroletocareforthepublicinmanysettings.Therationaleforaconsistentuniformpolicyistopresentaprofessionalimageaswellastobemindfulofdiseasetransmission.TheCollegeofNursinguniformpolicyis intendedtomaintainaconsistentprofessionalimage,considermedicalasepsis,and tobecongruentwithdresscodepoliciesofagenciesusedforclinicalexperience.Theuniformforclinicalexperiences(withtheexceptionofclinicalsettingswhichhavedifferentuniformrequirements)willinclude:
1. Plainnavyblueuniformqualitybottomsandawhitescrub/uniformtoparerequired.Awhite
scrub/uniformjacketisoptional.Noshirtsbeneathscrub topareallowed.Noshortsareallowed.Iffemaleschoosetowearafulldress,anall-whiteorallnavyscrubdress/uniformmustbeworn.The CollegeofNursingemblem(patch)isrequiredandistobewornonthe leftshoulderofthescrub/uniformtopandthescrub/uniformjacket.The UniversityofMassachusettsnamebadgemustbewornonthefrontofthescrub/uniformtoporjacket.Clean,allwhiteorallblack,leatherorvinyl,(nocanvas)nursingshoesare required.Nursingclogs,ifpermittedbytheclinicalagency,mustbeclosedtoeandheel.Whitenylonstockingsorsocksmustbeworn.TheCollegeofNursingemblem(patch)maybepurchasedattheUniversityStore.
2. Hairmustberestrainedandoffthecollar.3. Make-upmustbekepttoaminimum.4. Noartificialnailsornailpolishshallbeworn.Fingernailsmustbeneatandcleanandlength
shouldnotexceed¼”.Thereisstrongevidencethatartificialnailsharborbacteriaandcancauseinfection.
5. Facialpiercings(nose,tongue,eyebrows,etc.)mustberemovedin theclinicalarea.6. Jewelrymustbelimitedtowatches,smallinconspicuousringssuchasaweddingbandand
neckchains.Nobraceletsareallowed.Earringsmustbestudtype,nodanglingearrings.7. Useofcolognesandperfumes,orodorofsmoking,isnotpermittedintheclinicalsetting,
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astheymayhaveanadverseeffectonindividuals.8. Clinicalagencydresscodepolicies,ifstricterthanCollegeofNursingpolicy,mustbe
adheredtowhileinthatsetting.
Studentswhodonotcomplywiththeuniformpolicywillnotbeallowedinthe clinicalsetting.Health/Illness/InjuryIncidentPolicy(Refertouniversitypolicy)PURPOSE:
TheUniversityofMassachusetts(UMass),AmherstCollegeofNursingiscommittedtomaintainingasafe,healthyandproductiveenvironment.Thispolicy informsfaculty,staffandstudentsofthestepstofollowtoinsuretheimmediatecareofthestudentintheeventofahealthincident.
I. POLICYSTATEMENT:
Anyhealth/illness/injuryincident,thatoccurstoastudentinanyteaching environmentwithinthecollegeoritsaffiliatedclinicalagenciesmustbedocumentedandreportedbythefacultymemberandstudent.Allstudentsmustprovidethecollegewithemergencycontactnumbersduringorientation,includingalocalnumberincasetheyrequiretransportationfromthecollegeorclinicalfacility.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoensureasafetransportationalternative. TheUHSwebsitehttp://www.umass.edu/uhs/ mentionstwotransportationoptionsthatmaybehelpful.TheUHSShuttleoffersfreeridesfromresidencehallstoUHS(call413- 577-7425).Ifthestudentisreferredbythehealthcareprovidertooff-campus services,thenHealthRideisanoption(callAaron’sTransportation:(413)727-3115,(413)387-0300or(413)585-8294).
II. PROCEDURE:
A. OnCampus
1. Iftheincidentisanemergency,call911.ThiswilltriggerEMS.Iftheincidentisnotanemergency,callthe
UMassPoliceDepartmentat413-545-2121.If theindividualisinneedofmentalhealthservicescalltheCenterforCounselingandPsychologicalHealthat413-545-2337.
2. NotifytheDean’sofficeat413-545-5093ortheAssociateDeanfor AcademicAffairsofficeat413-545-1343andreportthelocationandnatureoftheincidentaswellasthefaculty,stafforstudent’sname.
3. Ifnecessary,thestudent’semergencycontactwillbenotifiedbytheOfficeoftheDeanorAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairs.
4. ThestudentmaybereferredtoUniversityHealthServicesorthestudent’shealthcareproviderofchoice.Thestudentisresponsibleforallhealthcarecostsforher/himselfincurredintreatmentofsaidinjury,bothimmediate careandanynecessaryfollow-upcare.TheCollegeisnotfinancially responsibleforanycostsincurredbythestudent.
5. ThefacultyorstaffmemberandstudentwillcompletetheCollegeofNursingHealthIncidentReportFormwithinonebusinessday(seeAppendixF).Thisformincludesaclearstatementoftheincidentthatoccurred,whowasinvolved,actionthatwastaken,andanyplanforfollow-up.Thedescriptionshouldbefactualinnatureandfreeofinterpretationandimpressions.IfastudentisunavailabletosigntheCollegeofNursingHealthIncidentReportFormwithinonebusinessday,theNursingfacultymembershouldindicatethisontheformandobtainthestudent’ssignatureassoonaspossible.TheformmustbesubmittedtotheofficeoftheAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairswhowilloverseeanyinvestigationorremediationnecessary.
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6. Ifwarranted,thestudentmustprovidedocumentationfromahealthcareproviderstatingthatshe/hecanreturntoclinicalwithoutrestrictions.
B. OffCampus
1. Iftheincidentisinaclinicalfacilitythepoliciesandproceduressetforthby thatsitemustbe
followed. NeitherthefacultynortheCONisresponsibleforthecostofanytreatmentinvolvedinthestudent’scare.
2. ThefacultymemberwillnotifytheUndergraduateDean,GraduateProgramDirector,ortheAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairsofficeat413-545-1343asappropriateandreportthelocationandnatureoftheincidentaswellasthestudent’snameandcontactinformation.
3. Ifnecessarythestudent’semergencycontactwillbenotifiedbytheOfficeoftheDeanorAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairs.
4. Thestudentmayreceiveappropriateandnecessarycareatanacute facilityemergencydepartment,employeehealthofficeorbereferredtoUniversityHealthServicesorthestudent’shealthcareproviderofchoice.Thestudentisresponsibleforallhealthcarecostsforher/himselfincurredintreatmentofsaidinjury,bothimmediatecareandanynecessaryfollow- upcare.TheCollegeandclinicalfacilityarenotfinanciallyresponsibleforanycostsincurredbythestudent.
5. ThefacultymemberandstudentwillcompletetheCollegeofNursingHealthIncidentReportFormwithinonebusinessday,whichincludesa clearstatementoftheincidentthatoccurred,whowasinvolved,actionthatwastaken,andanyplanforfollow-up.Thedescriptionshouldbefactualinnatureandfreeofinterpretationandimpressions.Ifastudent isunavailabletosigntheCollegeofNursingHealthIncidentReport Formwithinonebusinessday,theCollegeofNursingfacultyshouldindicatethisontheformandobtainthestudent’ssignatureassoonaspossible.TheformmustbesubmittedtotheofficeoftheAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairswhowilloverseeandinvestigationorremediationnecessary.
6. Ifwarranted,thestudentmustprovidedocumentationfromahealthcareproviderstatingthatshe/hecanreturntoclinicalwithoutrestrictions.
CodeofStudentConduct
Allundergraduatestudentsareresponsibleforcomplyingwiththerules,regulations,policies,andprocedurescontainedinthispublicationaswellasthoseinotherofficialUniversitypublicationsandannouncementsthatmaybeissuedfromtimetotime. PleaserefertotheDeanofStudentshomepageathttp://www.umass.edu/dean_students/codeofconduct. HereyouwillbeabletoaccesstheCodeofStudentConductandtheAcademicRegulationsdocumentsonline.
AcademicHonestyPolicyPleaserefertothepolicyconcerningAcademicHonestyattheDeanofStudentshomepagelocatedathttp://www.umass.edu/dean_students/academic_policy.AllmembersoftheUniversitycommunitymustparticipateinthedevelopmentofaclimateconducivetoacademichonesty.Whilethefaculty,becauseoftheiruniqueroleintheeducationalprocess,havetheresponsibilityfordefining,encouraging,fostering,andupholdingtheethicofacademichonesty,studentshavetheresponsibilityof conforminginallrespectstothatethic.
Intellectualhonestyrequiresthatstudentsdemonstratetheirownlearningduringexaminationsandotheracademicexercisesandthatothersourcesofinformationorknowledgebeappropriatelycredited.Scholarshipdependsuponthereliabilityofinformationandreferenceintheworkofothers.Noformofcheating,plagiarism,fabrication,orfacilitatingofdishonestywillbecondonedintheUniversitycommunity.
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Formaldefinitionsofacademicdishonesty,examplesofvariousformsofdishonesty,andtheproceduresthatfacultymustfollowtopenalizedishonestyarecontainedintheACADEMICHONESTYPOLICY,whichfollowsACADEMICREGULATIONSherein.Astudentidentifiedbyaninstructororanotherstudentofhavingcommittedabreachoftheacademichonestyregulationshastherighttoappealbeforeanypenaltycanbeimposed.Appealsmustbefiledwithintendaysofnotificationbythe instructorthats/hesuspectsdishonesty.InformationontheappealsprocessisalsocontainedinACADEMICHONESTYPOLICY,orcanbeobtainedfromtheOmbudsOffice,whereappealsarefiled.Inaddition,theAcademicStandardsCommitteeadoptedthePolicyConcerningAcademicHonestyinJuneof2004,whichstatesthefollowing:
POLICYCONCERNINGACADEMICHONESTY
Theintegrityoftheacademicenterpriseofanyinstitutionofhighereducationrequireshonestyinscholarshipandresearch.AcademichonestyisthereforerequiredofallstudentsattheUniversityofMassachusettsAmherst.
AcademicdishonestyisprohibitedinallprogramsoftheUniversity.Academicdishonestyincludesbutisnotlimitedto:
Cheating-intentionaluse,and/orattempteduseoftrickery,artifice, deception,breachofconfidence,fraudand/ormisrepresentationofone'sacademicwork.
Fabrication-intentionalandunauthorizedfalsificationand/orinventionofany informationorcitationinanyacademicexercise.
Plagiarism-knowinglyrepresentingthewordsorideasofanotherasone’sownworkinanyacademicexercise.Thisincludessubmittingwithoutcitation,inwholeorinpart,prewrittentermpapersofanotherortheresearchofanother,includingbutnotlimitedtocommercialvendorswhosellordistribute suchmaterials.
Facilitatingdishonesty-knowinglyhelpingorattemptingtohelpanothercommitanactofacademicdishonesty,includingsubstitutingforanotherinanexamination,orallowingotherstorepresentastheirownone’spapers, reports,oracademicworks.
Sanctionsmaybeimposedonanystudentwhohascommittedanactofacademicdishonesty.
Anypersonwhohasreasontobelievethatastudenthascommittedacademicdishonestyshouldbringsuchinformationtotheattentionoftheappropriatecourseinstructorassoonaspossible.Theproceduresareintendedtoprovideanefficientandorderlyprocessbywhichactionmaybe takenifitappearsthatacademicdishonestyhasoccurred,andbywhichstudentsmayappealsuchactions.
E-MailEtiquetteA. Policies
1. Knowyourcollegeanduniversity’sE-mailpolicies
www.oit.umass.edu/policies/acceptable_use/guidelines.html2. Useprofessionalism,efficiencyandprotectyourselffromliability.
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B. AddressesandSubjectLines
1. CheckwiththeListAdministratorofyourcollegeforfaculty/studentassignmentstogroupsande-maildistributionlists. Knowwhocanusewhat listsandforwhatuse.
2. Alwaysuseabriefbutrelevantsubjectheading(avoidusingthisspaceforyourmessage).3. Alwaysuseasalutation,“HelloSue,”andendwithyourname,“JaneDoe”.4. Youraddressshouldideallybeapersonalnameandnotastringoflettersandnumbersthatcannot
identifyyou.C. Content,Message,Length
1. Keeptothesubject.2. Usepropergrammarandspelling.3. Donote-mailcreditcardnumbersorsocialsecuritynumbers.4. Donotsendperson’snamesoranyinformationthatcouldbreachconfidentiality.5. Donotsendangrymessages.Ifthereisaconflict,itisbesttomeetinpersontodiscuss.6. Donottypemessagesinalllowercaseoralluppercase–theyarehardtoreadandhardto
interpret.7. DonotSPAM. Useyourlistadministratortosendbroadcaste-mailsof importanceto
studentsortheCollege.Ifyouhaveimportantclassrelatedinformation,includeitinyourwebsiteorusetheclasshomepage announcementsfeature.
8. Proofreadandmakesuretheappropriatepeopleareonthee-mail.D. RepliesandReply-All’s
1. Onlyincludeenoughoftheoriginale-mailtocontinuethethought. Avoid sendingastring
ofpreviouse-mails.Thismaynotbeappropriate.2. Ifyouhavebeensentaquestiononane-maillist,sendyourpersonalreplyto theoriginalmailer
only,nottheentirelist,unlessindicatedotherwise.3. Ifyouarecopiedonane-mail,noreplyisrequired.
E. Signatures
1. Alwaysuseasignaturewhenyoucan.Keepitto4or5lines(mailing,phone,andfaxinfo).2. Useyourmailservicetoautomaticallyinsertthissignature.3. Avoidappendinglongandinappropriatetexttoyoursignature.
F. CourtesyandTiming
1. Remembertouse“please”and“thankyou.”Useformaladdresswhenindicatedsuchas“Dr.,
Dean,Professor.”2. Don’texpectane-mailreplyanyfasterthanaphonereplywouldtake.3. Ifyouneedanimmediateanswerfromsomeoneusethetelephone.4. Ifyouschedulemeetingspleaseallowforoneweekadvancewarningviae-mail.5. Useemoticons(smileyfaces,etc.)sparingly.
TechnologyPolicyPURPOSE:Toprovidestudentswithinformationregardingtheacceptableuseoftechnologytointheclassroomandclinicalsetting.
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I. POLICYSTATEMENT:Theuseoftechnologyisanintegralpartoftoday’s classroomandclinicalenvironment.However,whentechnologyisusedinappropriatelyitcanalsohindertheteaching,learning,andpatientcareprocess.Therefore,eachprofessorwillestablishtimeswhentheuseoftechnologyintheclassroomandinclinicalisappropriate.Duringthosetimesthetechnologymustbeusedforpurposesthatarerelevanttothespecificcourseandnotdistractingtofellowstudents.UsingtechnologyattimesotherthanthosepermittedbyyourcourseprofessorwillbeconsidereddisruptivebehaviorandwillresultindisciplinaryactionasoutlinedintheStudentCodeofConduct.
II. CLASSROOM
A. TheAcceptableUsePolicyforComputingandInformationTechnologyResourcesoutlinetheresponsibilitiesofeachmemberofthecommunitywhenusingcomputingandinformationtechnologyresources.ThisisputforthasaminimumsetofstandardsforallareasoftheUniversity.http://www.it.umass.edu/security/acceptable-use-policy.
III. CLINICALA. TheCollegeofNursingabidesbytheNationalCouncilofStateBoardsofNursingSocialMedia
Policyhttps://www.ncsbn.org/NCSBN_SocialMedia.pdfandtheANA’SPrinciplesforSocialNetworking(2011).
1. Nursesmustnottransmitorplaceonlineindividuallyidentifiablepatientinformation.2. Nursesmustobserveethicallyprescribedprofessionalpatient nurseboundaries.3. Nursesshouldunderstandthatpatients,colleagues,institutions,andemployersmay
viewpostings.4. Nursesshouldtakeadvantageofprivacysettingsandseektoseparatepersonaland
professionalinformationonline.5. Nursesshouldbringcontentthatcouldharmapatient’sprivacy,rights,orwelfareto
beattentionofappropriateauthorities.6. Nursesshouldparticipateindevelopinginstitutionalpoliciesgoverningonline
conduct.
B. 6TipstoAvoidProblems
1. Rememberthatstandardsofprofessionalismarethesameonlineasinanyothercircumstance.
2. Donotshareorpostinformationorphotosgainedthroughthenursepatientrelationship.
3. Maintainprofessionalboundariesintheuseofelectronicmedia.4. Donotmakedisparagingremarksaboutpatients,staff,fellowstudentsorfaculty,even
iftheyarenotidentified.5. Donottakephotos,videosoraudiorecordingofpatientsonpersonaldevices,
includingcellphones.6. Promptlyreportabreachofconfidentialityorprivacy.
References:AmericanNursesAssociation.(2011,September) Principlesforsocialnetworkingandthenurse.SilverSpring,MD:Author.NationalCouncilofStateBoardsofNursing.*2011,August).WhitePaper:Anurse’sguidetotheuseofsocialmedia.Chicago,IL
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UniversityPolicyonStudentAbsenceforReligiousObservance(Sen.Doc.NO.89-037)
Head/ChairpersonsofDepartments/ProgramsshoulddrawtheattentionoftheirfacultytotheobligationsundertheLaw. Anystudentwhoisunabletoattendclassesortoparticipateinanyexamination,studyorworkrequirementbecauseofreligiousobservanceistobeprovidedwithanopportunitytomakeupthesaidexamination,studyorworkrequirement.
Studentshavetherighttomakeupexaminations,studyorworkrequirementsthattheymissbecauseofabsencefromclassforreligiousobservance,buttheyalsohaveanobligationtoinformthecourseinstructorastothedaysonwhichtheymaybeabsentforreligiousreasonsatthebeginningofeachsemester.
Iftheyfeelthatitisimportantforcourseplanning,instructorshavetherighttorequirestudentstoprovideawrittenlistofdaystheywillbeabsentforreligiousobservancewithinonefullcalendarweekafterthestudent’senrollmentinthecourse,providedthecourseinstructorliststhisrequirementandcorrespondingdeadlineonthecourseoutlineorotherhandouts.
Intheeventofadisputebetweenafacultymemberandastudentinthecourse,the Head(Chairperson/Designee)oftheDepartmentinwhichthecourseistaughtshallberesponsibleforitsamicableresolution. Ifthedisputecannotberesolvedatthislevel,theissueshouldbereferredtotheOmbudsperson.Currentproceduresofresolvinggrievancesofstudents(Sen.Doc.No.86-020)apply.
AlcoholicBeveragePolicy,Smoke-FreePolicyandtheDrugFreeCollegeandCommunitiesActTheUniversityofMassachusettshasdevelopedpoliciesontheuseofalcohol,tobaccoandotherdrugsonandoffcampus. Undergraduates,seetheCodeofConduct.
RespondingtoaCriticalIncidentIfitispossibletodososafely,exitthebuildingimmediatelywhenyoubecomeawareofanincident,movingawayfromtheimmediatepathofdanger,andtakethefollowingsteps:
Notifyanyoneyoumayencountertoexitthebuildingimmediately.Evacuatetoasafeareaawayfromthedanger,andtakeprotectivecover.Staythereuntilassistancearrives.Call911andtheU-MassPolicedepartmentat545-2121providingeach dispatcherwiththefollowing:
1. Yourname2. Locationoftheincident(beasspecificaspossible)3. Numberofshooters(ifknown)4. Identificationordescriptionofshooter(s)5. Numberofpersonswhomaybeinvolved6. Yourexactlocation7. Injuriestoanyone,ifknown.
Individualsnotimmediatelyimpactedbythesituationaretotakeprotectivecover,stayingawayfromwindowsanddoorsuntilnotifiedotherwise.Ifyouaredirectlyinvolvedinanincidentandexitingthebuildingisnotpossible,thefollowingactionsarerecommended:
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1. Gotothenearestroomoroffice2. Closeandlockthedoor3. Turnoffthelights4. Seekprotectivecover5. Keepquietandactasifnooneisintheroom6. Donotanswerthedoor7. Notify911andUMassPolice545-2121ifitissafetodoso,providing eachdispatcher
withthefollowinginformation:a.)Yournameb.)Yourlocation(beasspecificaspossible)c.)Numberofshooters(ifknown)d.)Identificationordescriptionofshootere.)Numberofpersonswhomaybeinvolved f.)Injuriesifknown
8. Waitforlocalpoliceorsecuritytoassistyououtofthebuilding
IV. TheNursingStudent’sGuideAcademicAdvisingAcademicadvisingservicesfornursingmajorsareprovidedbytheCollegeofNursing. Academicadvising services include but are not limited to: courseselection,programplanning,summercoursework,changeofcourses,withdrawal from the program, and referrals for academicsupport.Your faculty academic advisormight also be sought for discussions of yourpersonaland/or professional concerns.This discussion occurs on anindividualbasisandmaybeaugmentedasneededbyreferralstoappropriate studentservicesoncampus.
ProcessofAcademicAdvising
Atthebeginningoftheprogramyouwillbeassignedafacultyadvisorinadditiontoourcollegeadvisor.All questionsaboutprogram,schedule,courses,retentionandgraduationaretobedirectedtothecollegeadvisorandyourfacultyadvisorisalsoavailabletoanswerquestionsaboutjobs,careerpath,andgraduateschoolplans.
AdvisingnoteswillberecordedinSpireorEAB/SSCwiththecapacityforemailingacopyoftheadvisingnotetothestudent.
Advisors are available for student consultation either during their postedofficehoursorbyappointment.Advisorscanbestbereachedbye-mail.
Theuniversitydesignatesoneweekeachfallandspringforstudentstopre-registerforcoursesthefollowingsemester.
Althougheachstudenthasanacademicadvisor,thestudentcarriestheresponsibilityforinsuringthats/hemeetsalltherequirementsforprogressioninthemajorandforgraduation.
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Thefollowinginformationshouldbebroughttoeachappointmentwithyouracademicadvisor:
1. Selectionofcoursesfornextsemester2. PrintedcopyofSPIREacademicrequirementsreport(ARR)3. CopyofcurrentscoresontheATIstandardizedexam(s)4. Currentresumeorsummaryofworkexperience(pastandpresent),honorsreceived,activities
oncampus,andsummaryofactivitiesintheCollegeof Nursing.
CourseEvaluations
Duringthelastweeksofeachcourse,studentsareaskedtoevaluate1)thecourseand2)theclinicaland/orclassroominstructionbythefaculty. TheEndofCourseEvaluationandtheStudentResponsetoInstruction(SRTI)areofferedonlinetwoweeksbeforeexamweek.
TheEnd-of-CourseEvaluationsaskstudentstorespondtoquestionsregardingthecourseobjectives,teaching/learningenvironment,clinicalexperience(if appropriate),andtheclinicalpreceptor(ifappropriate). Thecourseobjectives aretakendirectlyfromthecoursesyllabi,whicharedistributedatthebeginningofeachsemesterforeachcourse. CourseevaluationdataisconfidentialandassiststheCollegeofNursinginenhancingthequalityandcontinuedimprovementofthecurriculumandtheNursingprograms.
TheStudentResponsetoInstruction(SRTI)presentsgeneralquestionsaboutthecourseandinstruction.Allresponsesareanonymous. Instructorsreceivefeedbackviaacomputer-generatedreportwithastatisticalsummaryofmultiple-choiceresponsesandopenendedresponsesandcomments.Thisisyouropportunitytoofferconstructivesuggestionsandrecommendationsforthecontinuedgrowthanddevelopmentofthenursingprogram. Thoughtfulparticipationintheevaluationprocessisappreciated.
ProgramEvaluation
Attheconclusionofastudents’program,anEndofProgramorExitInterviewEvaluationisconductedwithallstudentsbytheDeanoradesignee,whichprovidesvaluableinformationforCollegeofNursingprogramreview.
GrievanceProcedure
FormalacademicgrievanceproceduresareprocessedbytheUniversityOmbudsOffice. Pleasevisittheirwebsiteathttp://www.umass.edu/ombuds_office/tolearnmoreabouttheirservices.
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SupportServicesonCampus
TheLibrarySystemTheUMassAmherstLibrarySystemhasseveralsites,withholdingsthatincludemorethat6millionbooks,periodicalvolumesandgovernmentdocuments.TheW.E.B.DuBoisLibraryisthelargestsite,andisthelocationformostreferencematerials,manycollectionsandreservematerials.Videoscoveringmanynursingcategories,includingcommunication,community,culture,family,fundamentalsofnursingcare,gerontology,healthassessment,homecare,holisticcare,leadership,maternity,medications,pediatrics,psychiatric,researchandrestorativenursingarenowhousedonthethirdfloorinW.E.B.DuBoisLibrary.Pleasevisittheirwebsiteathttp://www.library.umass.eduOnlinelibrarydatabasesandotherresourcesmaybeaccessedvia:http://www.library.umass.edu/site-search/?q=distance+learning+indexPleaseNote: Firewallsmayprecludeyourabilitytoaccesse-journals!Pleasetakethenecessarysteps toensurethatyoucanaccesse-journalsandothermaterials.
TheNursingClinicalSimulationLaboratoriesTheCollegeofNursinghastwostate-of-the-artNursingClinicalSimulation Laboratories(NCSL)inSkinnerHallandatourSpringfieldcampus.Theselabshaveclinicalsimulationrooms,acommunityapartmentwithrecordingandtwowaymirrorsforinstruction,hospitalbedareas,andhealthassessmentrooms.ItincludeshighfidelitySimMan©mannequins,SimBaby©,SimJuniorKid©,NoelleMaternity©,AdultVitalSim©,VitalSimBabies©,VitalSimKid©,andothertypesofequipmentforstudentandfaculty learningandteaching.
TheNCSLsofferthelatestinsimulationtechnologytodevelopastudent’sclinicalanddecision-makingskillsinasafeandcontrolledenvironment.TheUMassAmherstCollegeofNursingisaleaderinthisinnovativeteachingmethodology.Facultydeveloprealisticclinicalcasescenariosandadvancedsimulationmannequinsserveassimulatedpatients.Clinicalscenariosrelatedtoallclinicalareassuchasmaternalchildhealth,pediatric,medicalsurgicalandcriticalcarenursingare implementedwithstudents.Studentsareabletopracticecriticalthinkingskillsrelatedtothenursingprocess(assessment,diagnosis,intervention,andevaluation),safetyissuesincludingmedicalerrordetection,communicationand/orteambuilding.TheNCSLssimulatearealisticpatientenvironmentwhere studentsandfacultyengageinenjoyablelearningexperienceswiththepotential toimprovetheeffectiveness,efficiencyandsafetyofpatientcare.Thesimulationschallengeandteststudent’sclinicalanddecision-makingskills, helpingthemtodevelopasabaccalaureatenurse.Studentsalsopracticenursingskillsonmorebasicmannequins.Theseskillsmightinclude:injections,woundcare,intravenoustherapy,catheterization,oxygentherapy,centralvenouscare,tubefeedings,ostomycareandhealthassessmentskills. TheNCSLsisdedicatedtosupportingtheCollegeofNursing’svision,mission,valuesandgoals.Formoreinformationpleasecontactcon-simlab@nursing.umass.edu.
InformationTechnologyAllstudentsarerequiredtohaveaNETID,whichisgeneratedbyIToncethestudentspaytheirdepositandarematriculatedintotheprogram. TheNETIDwillbesentviatheirnon-UMassemailaddressortotheirhomeifthereisnonon-UMassemailaddressonfile.Consultantsareavailableineachareatocheckoutmaterialsandtoassistuserswithmachinemalfunctionsandbasicsoftwareproblems. AdditionalsoftwarehelpisavailablefromtheITHELPDeskinA109LGRC(545-9400).Walk-inconsultingforacademiccomputingdataanalysisis availableMonday-Friday,9am-5pm,inLGRCroomA121. Formoreextensive consulting,phone: (413)545-2836. Acompletelistofservicescanbeviewedon theirwebsiteathttp://www.it.umass.edu/search/apachesolr_search?keys=list+of+services&op=Sea%20rch
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OfficesforProgramsandServicesforStudentsCenterforMulticulturalAdvancementandStudentSuccess(CMASS)www.umass.edu/cmass101WilderHall221StockbridgeRoad413-545-2517CMASSiscomprisedoffourintegratedfunctionalareas:AcademicSupport,StudentDevelopment,CulturalEnrichmentandInstitutionalDiversity.Usingastudent--centeredapproachthatvaluescollaboration,dialogueandaction,theprogramsandservicesofferedengagefirst-generationandALANA(African,Latino/Latina,AsianandNativeAmerican)studentsandcolleaguesincourageous,inclusiveandsupportivelearningexperiences.Weaimtocreatepartnershipsandcollaborativepossibilities,provideresourcesandadvocateforstudentsofcolorandotherunderrepresentedconstituenciestoensureacademicsuccessandpersonalgrowth.
UnitedAsiaLearningResourceCenter(UALRC)www.umass.edu/ualrcKnowltonBuilding413-545-1844Foundedin1990byDr.LucyNguyen,theUALRCprovidesavarietyofculturallysensitivesupportservicestoAsianandAsianAmericanstudentsattheUniversityofMassachusettsAmherst. AsianandAsianAmericanstudentsconstitutethelargestminoritygrouponcampus.TheUALRCprovidesleadershiptrainingthroughpeermentoringprograms,informationaboutresourcesonandoffcampus,tutoringservices,academicsupportandadvocacy,andaspaceforstudentstogetadviceonallaspectsofuniversitylife.
NativeAmericanStudentSupportServices(NASSS)www.umass.edu/native/nasssSuite11BartlettHall413-577-0980ThegoalsoftheNativeAmericanAcademicSupportServicesprogramattheUniversityofMassachusettsaretoprovideanacademicallyandculturallyenrichedenvironmentfortheNativeAmericanstudentsthroughthefollowingresources:mentoring,personalcounseling,andconnectionswithindigenouscommunitiesandorganizations.TheprogramwasconceivedbyNativeAmericanstudentsandothermembersofthecampuscommunitytoprovideculturallyinformedacademicsupport.
WomenofColorLeadershipNetwork(WOCLN)www.umass.edu/wocln180InfirmaryWay,NewAfricaHouse,Room#127413-545-1671TheWomenofColorLeadershipNetwork(WOCLN)celebratesandsupportstheaccomplishmentsandendeavorsofBlack/AfricanAmerican,African,Latina,SouthAmerican,Chicana,Asian-PacificIslander,SouthAsian,NativeAmerican,MiddleEastern,Arab/ArabAmerican,Caribbean,BiracialandMultiracial,andallIndigenouswomenintheFiveCollegeregionofWesternMassachusetts.WritingCenterwww.umass.edu/writingcenterW.E.BDuBoisLibraryLearningCommons413-577-1293TheWritingCenterisaplacewherestudents,faculty,andstaffintheuniversitycanworkwitha
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knowledgeabletutorontheirwriting.Wemeetindividuallywithwritersin45-minuteconsultations.Afterthewritertellsusalittleaboutthewriting projectandhis/herconcerns,awritingtutorwillaskquestions,offeradvice,and generallyrespondasaninterestedreader.
DisabilityServiceswww.umass.edu/disability161WhitmoreAdministrationBuilding413-545-0892DisabilityServicesattheUniversityofMassachusettsAmherstisacomponentoftheOfficeofEqualOpportunityandDiversity.Servicesareprovidedforstudents,faculty,andstaffwithdisabilities,sothattheymaysuccessfullylearnandworkatUMass.DisabilityServicespromotestheempowermentofpeoplewithdisabilitiesandtheirfullintegrationintocampuslifeandthecommunity.ThestaffofDisabilityServicesworkswithpeoplewhohavedocumented disabilitiesunderthefollowingcategories:
AttentionDeficitDisorderorAttentionDeficit/HyperactivityDisorderAutism&Asperger’sSyndromeBlind/VisuallyImpairedBrainInjuryDeaf/HardofHearingLearningDisabilitiesMedicalDisabilitiesMobilityDisabilities TemporaryDisabilitiesPsychologicalDisabilities
FinancialAidforUndergraduatesFinancialAidServicesiscommittedtoworkingwithstudentsandfamiliestoprovidethebestpossiblefinancialresourcesavailable. Wewant toensurethataUniversityofMassachusettsAmhersteducationisaffordable.
FinancialAidServicescanassistyouwithanyquestionsyoumayhaveregardingyourfinancialaidaward,studentemployment,debtmanagement,scholarshipsearchesandfinancingoptionsthatmaybeavailableforyourcollegeeducation. FinancialAidServicescanbereachedat413-545-0801;byvisitingourwebsiteathttp://www.umass.edu/umfa/orinpersonat255WhitmoreAdministrationBuilding,M-Ffrom8-4pm. Wealsoreceivefaxedinformationat413-545-1700.
Inaddition,certainnursingorganizationssuchastheNurses’EducationalFunds,Inc.(http://n-e-f.org/)andSigmaThetaTauInternational(www.nursingsociety.org)offerscholarships.
Scholarshipsforbaccalaureatestudentsingoodacademicstanding,withatleastonefullyearofcollegeremaining,areavailablethroughtheNationalBlackNursesAssociation.Additionalinformationisavailableonthewebathttp://www.nbna.org/scholarship.
StudentScholarships
GeneralInformationaboutScholarshipsEligible student groupswill be notified via email during the fall semester thattheymay apply forCollegeofNursing Scholarships.These scholarship funds will be awarded financially in the subsequent academicyear. There is only one round ofCON scholarships per year, so please remember to watch out for this
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importantannouncementemail.
Recipientswillbenotifiedearlyspringsemesteriftheyhavereceivedascholarship.They will be required toattend the Awards Reception mid-spring semester. Attendance to this event ismandatory, and regretswill need tobe sent directly totheDean.
Pleasecontactconscholar@nursing.umass.eduifyouhavequestionsregardingtheCollegeofNursingscholarships.
ManyotherUniversity-widescholarshipopportunities,aswellasotherhelpfulfinancialaidandstudentloanpages,canbefoundathttp://www.umass.edu/umfa/undergraduates/types-aid.
TherearealsoadditionaloutsidescholarshipresourcessuchastheCollegeResourceNetworkwww.collegeresourcenetwork.com
Forfurtherinformationorquestionsregardingfinancialaid,pleasecalltheFinancialAidofficeat(413)545-0801Scholarshipavailabilityvariesyeartoyear.Themostup-to-datelistofscholarshipsandtheirrequirementswillbepostedonthewebsitealongwiththeapplication.
AwardsandRecognitionCollegeandUniversityawardsarepresentedattheendofthespringandfallsemesters.RecipientsofundergraduateandcommunityserviceawardswillbehonoredattheSpecialRecognitionCeremony(Pinning)inMay.GraduateAwardrecipientswillbehonoredattheirGraduateDinnerprecedingcommencement.Pleasecontactconscholar@nursing.umass.eduifyouhavequestionsregardingtheCollegeofNursingawards.
COLLEGEOFNURSINGPEACEANDSOCIALRESPONSIBILITY AWARD:Thisawardhonorsthe student(s)whohave demonstrated activism in promoting social andenvironmentalchange,whichsupportsthecontextofhealthandsocialwelfare.
COLLEGEOFNURSINGLEADERSHIPAWARD:TheCollegeofNursing recognizes theleadershipof ouremergingprofessionalundergraduatestudentnursesfromthe TraditionalUndergraduate,Accelerated,andRNtoBSTracks. Thisawardispresentedtoanundergraduatestudentwho:1)hasa3.2gradepointaverage,orhigher;2)activelyparticipatesinascholarshipprojectwhilematriculatedintheprogram;3)hasshownevidenceofconsistentleadershiprelativetostudentactivitiesandCollegeofNursingactivities;4)whohasheldelectiveoffice;and5)therecipientissomeonewhohasenhancedthevisibilityoftheCollegeofNursingontheuniversitycampusandinthecommunityatlarge.COLLEGEOFNURSINGDEAN’SCLINICALSCHOLARAWARD:SpecialrecognitionisgivenbytheclinicalfacultyoftheCollegeofNursingtoundergraduatestudentsfromtheTraditionalUndergraduate,Accelerated,andRNtoBSTracks.Amongtheirattributesare:1)Gradepointaverageof3.2orhigher;2)Activelyparticipatesinascholarshipprojectwhilematriculatedintheprogram;3)Exceptionalabilitiesincaringforclientsandfamilies;4)Confidenceandcompetenceinpractice;5)Abilitytoworkcollaborativelywithpeersandstaff;and,6)Evidenceofleadership.COLLEGEOFNURSINGDIVERSITYAWARD:ThisawardrecognizestheworkofanindividualorgroupintheCollegeofNursingcommunitywhoiscommittedto thehealthoftheALANAcommunitythroughteaching,outreachorscholarship.
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ESSENCEOFSNAAWARD:ThisawardisgiventoamemberoftheUniversity of Massachusetts StudentNurses’ Association who exemplifies leadership,commitment,enthusiasm,andworkaboveandbeyondforthelocalorganization.ALANA NURSING ASSOCIATION EXUBERANT AWARD: ThisisanawardgiventoamemberoftheALANANursingAssociationwhodemonstratesleadership,dedication,enthusiasm,andexcellenteffortonbehalfofthelocalALANANursingAssociation.NURSING SERVICE LEADERSHIP AWARD: This award was established tohonor a nursing leader in thecommunitywho has provided generous support totheCollegeofNursinganditsprograms.SENIORLEADERSHIPAWARD:RecognizesgraduatingseniorswhohavedemonstratedoutstandingleadershipandservicetotheUMassAmherstcommunity. Awardrecipientshavedistinguishedthemselvesthroughimportantcontributionstostudentorganizationsandcampusjobs,throughacademicexcellence,andthroughpublicandcommunityservice.COLLEGEOUTSTANDINGTEACHERAWARD:SupportedbytheProvost,this award is in recognition ofexcellence in teaching and to honor individual facultymembersfortheirteachingaccomplishments.GLENGORDON FRIENDOFNURSINGAWARD: This awardwas established in 1994 by the College ofNursing to honor the outstanding contributions of Dr.Glen Gordon as a friend and supporter of Nursing.It is given each year to an individual who is not a nurse, but who has strongly supported the missionandgoalsoftheCollegeofNursing.
UniversityAwardsLEADERSINTHEMAKING:Supportsthepursuitsof promisingsophomoresandjuniors. Recipientshavediverserecordsof achievementinscholarshipandvolunteerism,andarestudentrolemodels.21stCENTURY LEADERSHIPAWARD:These awardsare designed to recognize students who areacademically accomplished and whohave contributed to the University by exceptional achievement thatdistinguishesthemorenhancesthereputationofthecampus.Therecipientsarenominatedby faculty forstrong leadership qualities; noteworthy original research; community service; the achievement of successby overcoming extraordinary personalcircumstances;orpublicpresentationthroughart,performanceorathleticability.
OrganizationsandAssociations
ALANAStudentNursingAssociationTheALANANursingAssociationisaregisteredstudentorganization,foundedin1999,dedicatedtothesupportofminoritynursingstudents. Thegoalistoprovideasupportiveatmosphereandtohelpeachstudentsuccessfullycompletethenursingprogram. All African-American,Latino,Asian,NativeAmericanandallstudentsinthenursingmajorsareencouragedtoactivelyparticipateintheALANAStudentNursingAssociation.Theaimsofthisorganizationareto:supportandrepresent studentsinthenursingprogram;providetutorialservicesforstudentsinneed;provideenrichmenttothecommunitywithmentorshipandcommunityactivities;facilitatepersonalgrowthandprofessionalgrowthandenhancestudents’leadershipskills. TheFacultySponsorisDr.JeanSwinney.Shecanbereachedat [email protected]
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NationalStudentNurses’AssociationandUMassStudentNurses’Association TheNationalStudentNurses’Association(NSNA)isanorganizationthatwasestablished in1952,withtheassistanceoftheAmericanNursesAssociationandtheNationalLeagueforNursing,topreparenursingstudentstobeactivenurse leadersandparticipantsintheirprofessionalorganizations. NSNAstrivestoprovidetheopportunitiesnecessarytoexploreandunderstandthemanydifferentaspectsofthenursingprofession.Throughtheguidanceofprominentnursingleadersandpeersfromaroundthecountry,studentswilllearnself-governance,advocacyforstudentrightsandtherightsofpatientsandtotakecollective,responsibleactiononvitalsocialandpoliticalissues. MembershipinNSNAisvoluntaryandisopentoallNursingstudentsinassociatedegree,diploma,baccalaureate,genericmastersanddoctoralprograms. FormoreinformationpleasevisittheNSNAwebsiteatwww.nsna.orgorcallthemainofficeat(212)581-2211.
TheStudentNurses’Association(SNA),achapterofthenationalassociation,isaregistered studentorganizationthathasbeenformedinconjunctionwiththeCollegeofNursingatUMass.SNAwasdevelopedtomeettheneedsandgoalsof studentnurseswhileenabling themtogrowsociallyandprofessionally. TheSNAisaveryactiveorganizationfocusedonleadershipandfellowship. Inacommunity-focusedatmosphere,SNAallowsthestudenttoexplorethemanyaspectsofthenursingprofession.
AllnursingmajorsattheuniversityareencouragedtoparticipateactivelyinSNA. Inthisway,studentsareabletolearnleadershipandorganizationalskills,whichareexpectedinthe practiceofprofessionalnursing.SeveralprogramsthatSNAhassponsoredthroughouttheyearshavegainedthesupportofthestudentbodyandhascontributedtotheongoingsuccessofthisorganizationwithintheCommonwealthandnationally.ThePresidentforthe2017-2018academicyearisNickMorey,[email protected] bi-weeklymeetings. SigmaThetaTauInternationalSigmaThetaTauInternational(STTI),HonorSocietyofNursing,wasfoundedin1922bysixnursingstudentsatIndianaUniversity.SigmaThetaTauInternationalnowisthesecondlargestnursingorganizationintheUnitedStatesandamongthefive largestandmostprestigiousintheworld.
SigmaThetaTauwasorganizedtoencourageandrecognizesuperiorscholarshipandleadershipachievementattheundergraduateandgraduatelevelsinNursing.MembershipisavailablebyinvitationthroughactivechaptersandassumesacceptanceofthepurposesofthesocietyandresponsibilitytoparticipateinachievingthegoalsconsistentwiththeprofessionalandscholasticcharacterofSigmaThetaTau.
TheBetaZeta-At-LargeChapterattheUniversityofMassachusettsatAmherstwasestablishedin1972asthefifty-secondchapterofSigmaThetaTauInternational.Itamendeditscharterin2002toincludeaffiliationwiththeElmsCollege,Chicopee,MA. In2006thechapteragainamendeditschartertoincludeAmericanInternationalCollegeinSpringfieldMA. Itiscommittedtoservingitsgrowingmembershipinthedevelopmentofknowledge,encouragementofprofessionalachievementandtheadvancementofnursingthroughresearch.
Membershipisconferreduponstudentsinbaccalaureateandgraduatenursingprogramsandnursingleadersinthecommunity,whodemonstrateexceptionalachievementinthenursingprofession. Membership isbyinvitation and takesplacein the FallSemester for those students at the senior level. Membership criteriaand further information are available on the Sigma Theta Tau Website athttp://betazeta.nursingsociety.org/BetaZetaChapter/Home/
CollegeofNursingAlumniAssociationEverygraduateofanursingprogramoftheCollegeofNursingisautomaticallyamemberofthecollegeAlumniAssociation.TheAssociation’sBoardofDirectorsisagroupoftremendouslyenthusiasticandloyalalumniengagedinmanydifferentareasofnursing.NancyThompsonisthecurrentchairoftheassociation.
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Eachyear,theCollegeofNursingorganizesseveraleventstoprovideopportunitiesforalumninetworking.OnesucheventisourannualluncheonduringHomecomingWeekend,whichincludesanexcitingandtimelyeducationalprogramaswellasthepresentationofOutstandingAlumniAchievementawards.TheAlumniAssociationisanimportantvehiclethatcreatesandsustainsalumnisupport,enthusiasmandparticipationessentialforpromotingthecollege’smission,“Toprovideanaffordableandaccessibleeducationtoenhancehealthandhealingthroughnursingleadershipinteaching,scholarship,practiceandservice.”StudentParticipationinCollegeofNursingGovernanceAsstatedintheFacultyBy-Laws,thereisstudentrepresentationonvariouscommittees. Thestudentrepresentativesonthesecommitteesareelectedbytheirpeers. Althougheachcommitteehasaspecificnumberofstudentsinvotingpositions,committeeswelcomeanyadditionalstudent(s)whowishtoattendthemeetings.Studentrepresentativesareavailabletotheirclassmatestoanswerquestionsand/orhearconcernstobepresentedatcommitteemeetings.Electedstudentsarerepresentativeswithvotingprivilegesonthecommitteesonwhichtheyserveincluding:
• CommitteeonUndergraduateCurriculum• CommitteeonGraduateAcademicMatters• CommitteeonFacultyandStudentMatters• CommitteeonDiversityandSocialJustice
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AppendixAppendixA
Deans,Directors,andAdministrativeOfficesDeans
DeanoftheCollegeofNursing Dr.StephenJ.Cavanagh
InterimAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairs Dr.DonnaZucker
AssociateDeanforResearch Dr.AnnetteWysocki
AssistantDeanofUndergraduateEducation Dr.MaeveHowett
UndergraduateProgramDirectors
DirectorofInternationalPrograms Dr.EmmaDundon
HonorsProgramDirector Dr.StephanieGriggs
ClinicalSimulationLabDirector Dr.HeatherHamilton
GraduatePrograms
DoctorofPhilosophy(PhD) Dr.CynthiaJacelon
DoctorofNursingPractice(DNP) Dr.PamelaAselton
ClinicalNurseLeader(CNL) Dr.PamelaAselton
SeedworksEndowedProfessorinSocialJustice Dr.DonnaSabella
OfficeoftheDean
TheDean’sOfficeisresponsiblefortheoveralloperationoftheCollege.
StephenJ.Cavanagh,DeanAnnYork,AdministrativeAssistanttotheDean
TheDean’sBusinessOfficeprovidesoverallfinancialandpersonnelmanagementoftheCollege’soperatingbudgetincludingaccountabilityfortheannualoperating&capitalbudgets,fiscalpoliciesandprocedures,efficiencyandeffectivenessofsystemsandfiscalcomplianceandcontrol,operations,aswellasprofessionalhumanresourcesservicestotheCollegeofNursing:HRmanagementconsultation,payrollmanagement,employeerelations,employmentservicesandorganizationaldevelopment,traininganddevelopmentprogramsforthestaff.Adviceisalsogivenregardinggrantbudgetcreationforpersonnellineitemsaswellasothergrantneedsandprovidesoversightandconsultationforpost-awardgrantspending,andlong--rangefinancialplanningandmodelingforstrategicmanagement.
WilliamKilbride,BusinessManagerandPersonnelDirectorEmilyScagel,AssistantBusinessManagerTheresaIsenhart,CONSchedulerJoanneChauvin,BusinessOfficeAssistantAJJuno,ClinicalandExternalAffairsCoordinatorDavidSullivan,InformationTechnologyLeadCherylL.Dukes,DirectorofHealthcareOutreachandCommunityEngagement
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OfficeofNursingScholarship&Research
TheOfficeofNursingScholarshipassistsfacultyintheirscholarlypursuits.Grantwritingassistanceandresearchconsultationsareavailable. Facultydevelopmentiscentraltothisofficeandisfocusedonpreandpostawardassistance. ThisofficecommunicatesregularlywiththeOfficeofGrantandContractAdministration(OGCA).
AnnetteWysocki,AssociateDeanforResearchIanCooke,OfficeAssistant
OfficeofAcademicAffairs
TheOfficeofAcademicAffairshasthefollowingresponsibilities:
• AssuresthatthequalityofeducationisprovidedforallacademicprogramswithintheCollege.• FacilitatesandmaintainscommunicationswithintheuniversitytotheGraduateCollege
andtotheDeputyProvostwhoistheDeanofUndergraduateEducation.• CommunicateswiththeMassachusettsBoardofRegistrationinNursinginregardto
educationalmatters.• OverseestheNursingClinicalSimulationLaboratories.• SupportstheCurriculumCommittees,theCommitteeonUndergraduateAcademicAffairs
(StandardsandCurriculum),andtheCommitteeonFacultyandStudentMatters.• Assuresqualitypartnershipsandrelationshipswithaffiliatingagencies.• Arrangesandmanagesinternationalstudyopportunities,clinicalagencycontracts,
recognitionofstudents,clinicaleducationworkshops,andtheCollegeofNursingPinning&Hoodingceremonies.
• Coordinatesandimplementsdatacollection,annualreportsandsurveys.• Theworkofthisofficeissupportedbyprofessionalandclericalstaffmemberswhoare
responsibleforthedailyoperationsofallundergraduate,graduate,andContinuingEducationprogramsandmatterspertainingtotheCollegeofNursing.
DonnaZucker,InterimAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairs
JennHeim,AdministrativeAssistant
MaeveHowett,AssistantDeanofUndergraduateEducation
ReggieLamothe,UndergraduateAcademicAdvisor
LizTheroux,ProgramAssistant,UndergraduateNursingMajorandRNtoBS
JackieMontgomery,ProgramAssistant,AcceleratedTrackinSpringfield
StephanieGriggs,Director,HonorsProgram
EmmaDundon,Director,InternationalProgram
HeatherHamilton,Director,ClinicalSimulationLaboratories
JasonSteele,LabAssistant,NursingClinicalSimulationLaboratory
CynthiaJacelon,Director,PhDProgram
PamelaAselton,Director,ClinicalNurseLeaderTrack,Master’sProgram,DNPProgram
KarenAyotte,ProgramAssistant,DNPProgram
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CynthiaMendoza,ProgramAssistanttoGraduatePhDandCNLPrograms
SusanCassidy,DirectorofAcademicOperationsandCommunications
HeatherDuggan,CommunicationsandMarketingSpecialist
OfficeofDevelopment
TheDevelopmentOfficeisresponsibleforthedesign,implementationandevaluationofacomprehensivefundraisingprogramtoincreaseprivatesupporttoensureandadvancetheCollegeofNursing’svision,missionandstrategicplan.Thisinvolvesannualfundraisingfromalumniandfriendsaswellasfocusedindividual,corporate,foundationandplannedgiving.
TheDirectorofDevelopmentreportsjointlytotheDeanoftheCollegeofNursing andtheAssociateViceChancellorforAdvancement.
OliviaFrazier,Director
ElaineFuqua,DevelopmentAssistant
Dean’sAdvisoryBoard
TheprimarygoalofthiscommitteeistoprovideadviceregardingthechangingnatureofhealthcaredeliverysystemstotheCollegeofNursingandtoprovideaccessandresourcesforallnursingCollegeinitiatives. Thecommittee,headedbyCollegeofNursing’sDean,comprisesCollegeofNursingfacultyandcommunity leaders,including:Mary K. AlexanderMS1974 SchoolofNursing Ed.D. 1985 School of Education 68 Topsfield CircleShrewsbury, MA 01545-3916508/[email protected]
JacquelynArmitageBS1969 SchoolofNursing Ed.D. 1987 School of Education [email protected] 1986 Social& Behavioral Sciences President, Ball Consulting Group, LLC OneGateway Center, Suite 406 Newton,MA 02458O: 617-243-9950M: 617-548-7809F: [email protected]
Jacqueline S. DowlingPh.D. 2000 School ofNursing University of Massachusetts Lowell School of Health and Environment Nursing Department545SolomontWay,Suite2
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Lowell, MA 01854-5126(978) [email protected]
Susan HagedornBS1977 SchoolofNursing Nurstories LLC(303) 377-4404162 Bergen StreetBrooklyn, NY 11217-2211
(718) [email protected]
Barbara BlakeneyBS1976Arts&Sciences InnovationsSpecialist Mass General Innovations 21 Andrea RoadWaltham, MA 02453-2801(781) [email protected] 1986 Isenberg School ofManagement CFO & Principal,Roscommon Extended Care Centers 1190 VFW ParkwayWest Roxbury,MA 02132-4208 (617) [email protected]
Sean T. CollinsBS1990SchoolofNursing President and Treasurer Governors America Corporation Assistant ProfessorUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School (413) [email protected]
Carla CosenziPresidentTommy Car Automotive Group 40Russell StHadley, MA 01035-9556(866) [email protected]
Elaine N.MariebMS1985 SchoolofNursingPhD1969NaturalScience&Math 1604 Caribbean DriveSarasota, FL 34231-5306(941) 927-9595
KarenMooreRN,MS, FACHE MS1989 SchoolofNursing SVP,Operations/CNOLawrenceGeneralHospital
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1GeneralStreetLawrence,[email protected]
John NunnellyMBA 1982Isenberg School of Management Retired former Vice President, Strategic Planning, McKesson ProviderTechnologiesP.O. Box2175 Amherst,MA 01004 (413) 221-9663 [email protected] P. RobinsonPhD 1994 Community Health Studies ExecutiveDirector,Partners for a Healthier Community 280 Chestnut StreetSpringfield, MA 01199(413) [email protected]
Janet SecatoreBS 1969SchoolofNursing 135BeaconsfieldRdApt2Brookline, MA 02445(617) [email protected]
Maureen A. Sroczynski 1968SchoolofNursing Farley Associates283EastMainStreet#15Norton,MA 02766(508) [email protected]
Benjamin SwanMED 1977StateRepresentativeMassachusetts House of Representatives State HouseBoston,MA 02133(413) [email protected]
Rachel E. TierneyBS1962,MS1974SchoolofNursingPhD1990 SchoolofPublicHealth andHealth Sciences 18Worthington DriveSouth Hadley,MA 01075-3340 (413)539-5872Cell: [email protected]
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PatriciaReidPonteBS1976SchoolofNursingSeniorVP,PatientCareServices&ChiefDana-FarberCancerInstitute44BinneyStreetBoston,MA02115-6084Phone:(617)632-3397(B)Email:pat_reid_ponte@dfci.harvard.eduCollegeofNursingFacultyRoster2017-2018(asof8/1/2017)
Name,Credentials,Title Telephone
Skinner Email
Abelard,Gabrielle,DNP,PMHNP, PMHCNS- BC,RN,BSNClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-9755 102 [email protected]
Aselton,Pamela,PhD,MPH,FNPClinicalAssociateProfessor
545-5089 124 [email protected]
Black,Terrie,DNPMBA CRRNFAHAClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-5086 102 [email protected]
Briere,Carrie-Ellen,PhD,AssistantProfessor
Burke,MaryEllen,MSN,RN,CNMClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-0859 125 [email protected]
Callahan,Christine,MSN,RNLecturer
UMassCenter35
Carvalho,LucyMSN,RN-BCClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-5091 002 [email protected]
Cavanaugh,Stephen,PhD,RN,FAANDeanandProfessor
545-5093 234 [email protected]
Chandler,GenevieveRN,PhDAssistantProfessor
545-5094 122 [email protected]
Chiodo,Lisa,BA,MA,PhDAssociateProfessor
545-9754 228 [email protected]
Choi,Jeungok,PhD,RNAssociateProfessor
545-5689 120 [email protected]
Curnin,Margaret,MSN,RNClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-9472 225 [email protected]
DeMartinis,Jean,PhD,FNP-BCAssociateProfessor
545-6881 124 [email protected]
Dion,Kimberly,RN,MSNCNEClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-1314 303 [email protected]
Dundon,Edith,PhD,RN,CPNP ClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-1737 123 [email protected]
Gaudet,Cynthia,PhD, RN,CNEClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-5069 311 [email protected]
Green,Katharine,PhD©,CNMClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-1546 309 [email protected]
Griggs,StephaniePhD,RN ClinicalAssistantProfessor
577-7094 104 [email protected]
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Name,Credentials,Title Telephone
Skinner Email
Groden,MaureenMS,RNCommunictyClinicalPlacementCoordinator
UmassCenter
Hamilton,HeatherDirectorofSimulationandClinicalLaboratories
545-5016 236 [email protected]
Henneman,Elizabeth,CCNS,FAAN,PhD,RN AssociateProfessor
545-0405 226 [email protected]
Hogan,Maryann,MSN,RN,CNEClinicalAssistantProfessor
577-2385 225 [email protected]
Howett,Maeve,PhD,APRN,CPNP-PC,IBCLC,CNEClinicalProfessor
545-1348 134 [email protected]
Jacelon,Cynthia,CRRN-A,FAAN,PhD,RN-BC Professor
545-9576 126 [email protected]
Kalmakis,KarenPhD,MPH,FNP-BCAssistantProfessor
577-4763 222 [email protected]
Lamontagne,Clare,PhD,RNClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-5098 134 [email protected]
Lamoureux,Erin,MS,RN,GCNS,BCClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-5079 309 [email protected]
LeBlanc,Raeann,DNP,APRN,ANP/GNP-BC ClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-6630 125 [email protected]
Low,Maud,RNC,MSN,CLNCClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-4244 303 [email protected]
Lyne,LoriAnne,MS,ACNP-BCLecturer
545-1341 305 [email protected]
Noh,YeonSik,PhDAssistantProfessor
O’Hare,Suzanne,MSN,RN-BCClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-5097 104 [email protected]
Paterno,MaryPhD,CNMAssistantProfessor
545-1243 130 [email protected]
Poudel-Tandukar,Kalpana,PhD,MPH,MPHC,CGMAssistantProfessorAssistantProfessor
545-5095 220 [email protected]
Pereira,Kristy,CPN,MSN,RNClinicalAssistantProfessor
545-7783 123 [email protected]
Rosenbloom,Deborah,PhD,RN,AGACNP-BC AssistantProfessor
545-9892 227 [email protected]
Sabella,Donna,M.Ed.,MSN,PhD,RN,PMHNP-BCSeedworkProfessorofSocialJustice
545-1375 136 [email protected]
Swinney,Jean,PhD,RNProfessor
545-3793 224 [email protected]
Walker,Rachel,PhD,RN,OCN AssistantProfessor
545-0250 122 [email protected]
Wysocki,Annette,PhD,MSN,BSN Professor
545-5087 138 [email protected]
Zucker,Donna,RN,PhD,FAAN Professor
545-1343 20 [email protected]
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FacultyGovernance:By-LawsBy-lawswererevisedMay12,2010bytheCollegeofNursingFacultyAssemblyoftheUniversityofMassachusettsAmherst.“ThepurposeoftheFacultyAssemblyistoconsider,discuss,recommendandestablishpoliciesaffectingtheCollegeofNursing.TheFacultyhasamajorresponsibilitytoformulatepoliciesinallacademicmatters.TheFacultyshallpromotefacultyandstudentparticipationinthecollegethroughthemediumofstandingandspecialcommittees,”whichinclude:CommitteeonUndergraduateCurriculum,CommitteeonGraduateAcademicMatters,CommitteeonFacultyandStudentMatters,CommitteeonSocialJusticeandDiversity.
CollegeofNursingStaffDirectory Updated7/19/16
Ayotte,Karen DNPProgramAssistant 104 545-1302
Cassidy,Sue Dir.AcademicOperationsandCommunications 024 577-2152
Chauvin,Joann BusinessOffice
CONBusinessOffice
030
545-1329
Duggan,Heather CommunicationsandMarketingSpecialist 023 545-1348
Dukes,Cheryl DirectorofHealthcareOutreachandCommunityEngagement
002 545-3476
Frazier,Olivia DirectorofDevelopment 102 545-1707
Fuqua,ElaineG AdminAssistant, Development 204
545-5090
HRTemp BusinessOffice 032B545-9753
Isenhart,Theresa BusinessOffice
Juno,Andrea(AJ) Clinical&ExternalAffairsCoordinator
228 545-5056
Kilbride,William BusinessManager/ PersonnelDirector 236 545-5084
Lamothe,Reggie UndergraduateAcademicAdvisor 132 545-5179
Mendoza,CynthiaK ProgramAssistanttoPhD,MSClinicalNurseLeader,
26C 577-
Montgomery,Jackie AcceleratedProgramAssistant,Springfield 545-5133
Orr,Gary(Xavier) HeroesintoHealthCareStudentNavigator/Advisor
223 545-6071
Scagel,Emily AssistantBusinessManager 030 545-3790
Steele,Jason TechnicalSpecialist,Simulation/LearningLabs 211 545-3785
Sullivan,David InformationTechnologyLead
032C545-4021
Theroux,ElizabethA RNtoBSandNursingMajorProgramAssistant
22 545-5096
York,AnnM AdminAssistanttotheDean 234 545-5093
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AppendixBUNIVERSITYOFMASSACHUSETTSAMHERST-COLLEGEOFNURSINGCLINICALEVALUATIONTOOLNURSING<coursenumber>Semester:Year:StudentName:
FinalGrade
Instructor: Daysabsent ClinicalSite: Daystardy Clinicaldates: GradingScale: FollowstheCollegeofNursingpolicy.AgradeofC(2.0)isrequiredforpassing.
ClinicalcoursesA=4.0 3.86-4.0 C=2.0 2.0-2.29A-=3.7 3.70-3.85 C-=1.7 1.7-1.99B+=3.3 3.3-3.69 D+=1.3 1.3-1.69B=3.0 3.0-3.29 D=1.0 1.0-1.29B-=2.7 2.7-2.99 ForIF=0 0-0.99C+=2.3 2.3-2.69
MidtermEvaluation:FacultyComments:
StudentComments:
InstructorSignature: Date:
StudentSignature: Date:
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FinalEvaluation: Metallclinicalbehaviorswithagradeof2orhigher:☐Yes☐No
FacultyComments:
StudentComments:
InstructorSignature: Date:
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StudentSignature: Date:
ViolationofStandardsofSafeNursingPracticeorProfessionalConductissuedduringthecourse?___Yes(Date:______)___No
DirectionsforUseofThisTool
1. Studentsandfacultyusethetoolonanongoingbasisthroughoutthesemestertomonitorstudentprogressinthecourse.
2. Studentsandfacultyusethetoolasatemplatetoguideselectionofclinicallearningexperiences.
3. Studentsreviewthetoolatleastweeklyasameansofself-evaluationandgoalsettingforfutureclinicalexperiences.
4. Studentsandfacultycompletethetoolatmidtermandatendofcourse.Aformalmeetingbetweenfacultyandstudentisrequiredtoevaluateprogresstowardmeetingcourseobjectivesatthesetimes.
5. Ratingsgivenatmidtermreflectamidcourseassessmentofstudentprogressinthecourse,andreflectanexpectationofcontinuedgrowthandlearningfortheremainderoftheclinicalcourse.
6. Midcourseratingsforaclinicalbehaviorarenotaveragedwiththefinalratingforthatbehaviortodeterminethefinalrating. Instead,ratingsgivenattheendofthecoursealonewillfactorintotheclinicalgrade,althoughtheratingswillreflectprogressthroughoutthecourse.
7. Thefinalratingsforeachclinicalbehaviorunderaspecificcourseobjectivearethenaveragedtogethertoformafinalratingforeachcourseobjective.
8. Theoverallratingsforeachcourseobjectivearethenaveragedtogethertodetermineanoverallcoursegradeaccordingtothegradingscaleonthefacesheetofthetool.
Glossary
CourseObjective: Anoutcomestatementofstudentperformancethatdemonstratesstudentlearningandskilldevelopment. CourseobjectivesareapprovedaspartofthecourseapprovalprocessintheUniversity,andarenotmodifiablebyindividualfacultymemberswithoutuseofthisprocess.
ClinicalBehavior:Astatementofstudentperformanceintheclinicalsettingthatpartiallydemonstratesachievementoftheoverallcourseobjective. Acourseobjectivemayhaveanumberofclinicalbehaviorslinkedtoitontheclinical evaluationtool.
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KeytoClinicalRatings4=A Meetsobjectiveatthistime.
Meetsobjectiveconsistentlyovertime.Seeksopportunitiestoattempttomeetobjectiveindependently. Requiresnoorminimalsupportivecuesfrominstructor/preceptor.Isconsistentlyabletostatetheoreticalrationaleforbehaviorchosentomeetobjective.Focusesconsistentlyonclientwhilemaintainingself-awareness.
3=B Meetsobjectiveatthistime.Meetsobjectiveusuallyovertime.Seeksopportunitiestoattempttomeetobjectivethatareusuallystudent- initiated.Needssomesupervisionandoccasionalsupportiveordirectivecuesfrominstructor/preceptor.Isusuallyabletostatetheoreticalrationaleforbehaviorchosentomeetobjective.Focusesusuallyonclientwhilemaintainingself-awareness.
2=C Meetsobjectiveatthistime.Meetsobjectivemoreoftenthannotovertime.Reliesoftenoninstructor/preceptortoidentifysituationsforattemptingtomeetobjective.Needsassistanceoftenwithfrequentsupportiveandoccasionaldirectivecuestomeetobjective.Issometimesabletostatetheoreticalrationaleforbehaviorchosentomeetobjective.Focusessometimesonclientwhilefrequentlyfocusingonself.
1=D Doesnotmeetobjectiveatthistime.Meetsobjectiveinconsistentlyovertime.Needstobedirectedtosituationsformeetingobjective.Needsfrequentdirectivecuesfrominstructor/preceptor.Isnotusuallyabletostatetheoreticalrationaleforbehaviorrelatedtoobjective.Focusesconsistentlyonselfwhilerarelyfocusesonclient.
0=F Doesnotmeetobjectiveatthistime.Noevidenceofmeetingobjectiveovertime.Noevidenceofattemptstomeetobjective.Dependsoninstructor/preceptorforcontinuousdirectivecuesFocusesconsistentlyonselfwhilerarelyfocusesonclient.
NO=Noopportunitytoobserve(MaynotuseNOforfinalevaluation).Thestudentmustmeetallclinicalbehaviorswithaminimumratingof2topassthiscourse.Ifnot,alearningcontractwillbeinitiated.Thismayoccuratanytimeduringthecourse.Facultyandstudentsneedtohaveongoingcommunicationaboutprogressinthecourse. Itispermissibletoutilizeanumbermidwaybetweentworatings(i.e.,2.5or3.5)ifneededto
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mostaccuratelyreflectastudent’sactualclinicalperformance.
1. Implementstrategiesthatdemonstrateculturallycompetentcareforinterveningwith
clients.
Midterm Final1. Discussculturallycompetentcare(bulletinboard).
2. Completeaculturalassessmentonassignedclients.3. Developplansofcareforassignedclientsthat
considertheclient’svalues,beliefs,lifestyle,practices,andproblem-solvingstrategies.
4. Implementplansofcarethatdemonstrateculturalawareness,sensitivity,knowledge,andskillswithdiverseclients.
FinalNumericRatingForObjective
MidtermComments:
FinalComments:
2. Demonstratedevelopmentoftheprofessionalnursingrole.
Midterm Final1. PracticewithintheANAStandardsofPractice.2. AdheretotheANACodeofEthics.
3. Demonstrateprofessionalconductregardingclinicalexperiences.
FinalNumericRatingForObjective
MidtermComments:
FinalComments:
3. Assumeanadvocacyrolewithclients.Midterm Final
1. Identifyclients(includingvulnerableclients)whoseneedsareunmetbythecurrentplanofcareorwhosehealthstatusischanging.
2. Actasaclientandfamilyadvocate.
FinalNumericRatingForObjective
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4. Analyzetheprocessofclinicaldecision-making.Midterm Final
1. Integrateconceptsfromnaturalandsocialsciencesandpathophysiology,pharmacologyandnursingscienceswhenmakingdecisionsforclientcare.
2. Applyevidence-basedknowledgetothedecisionmakingprocess.
3. Identifyappropriateinterventionswithcorrectrationales.
4. Utilizeaccurateassessmentdatatoformulateappropriateandprioritizednursingdiagnoses.
FinalNumericRatingForObjective
MidtermComments:FinalComments:
5. Utilizereflectiveprocesseswithclinicalexperience.Midterm Final
1. Maintainaweekly,self-reflectivejournal.2. Completearealisticreflectiveself-evaluationof
clinicalperformance.
FinalNumericRatingForObjective
MidtermComments:
FinalComments:
6. Initiatecollaborativeandcollegialrelationshipsinselectedsettings.Midterm Final
1. Collaboratewithclinicaleducatorandotherhealthteammembersinplanningandimplementingclients’care.
2. Collaboratewithunlicensedassistivepersonnelwhenimplementingclients’care.
MidtermComments:FinalComments:
FinalNumericRatingForObjective
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7. Facilitategoalsettingwithclients.Midterm Final
1. Demonstrateeffectivecommunicationwithclientsandfamilies.
2. Assessclientgoalsforhospitalization.
3. Negotiaterealisticclientgoalsforpertinentproblemsbasedonstandardsofcare.
FinalNumericRatingForObjective
MidtermComments:
FinalComments:
8. Implementaplantorestoreandmaintainhealththataddressesthephysical,psychological,epidemiologicalandsocialfactorsaffectingthehealthoftheclient.Midterm Final
1. Performaccurateandcompleteclientassessmentsatbeginningofshiftandappropriateintervalsthereafter.
2. Useassessmentfindingstodiagnose,plan,implementandevaluatequalitycare.
3. Providesafeandknowledgeablecareforagroupoftwoclientsbythe8thweekofclinical.
4. Provideemotionalandpsychosocialsupportforassignedclients.
5. Implementplansthatmeetthelearningneedsofassignedclients.
FinalNumericRatingForObjective
MidtermComments:
FinalComments:
9. Evaluatetheoutcomesofinterventionsimplementedtorestoreandmaintainhealthof
selectedclients.
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Midterm Final
1. Identifyclients’achievementofgoals.
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2. Relatetheoutcomestothenursinginterventions.
3. Modifyclients’goalsbasedonevaluation.
FinalNumericRatingForObjective
MidtermComments:Final
Comments:
10. Performselectedadvancednursingproceduresinasafeandskilledmanner.Midterm Final
1. Administermedications,includingIV’sinasafeandknowledgeablemanner.
2. Demonstrateproperuseandcareoftherapeutictubesanddrains.
3. Provideperioperativeteachingandcare.
4. Demonstraterecognitionofbasiccardiacarrhythmias.(Lab)
5. Demonstratecareofartificialairways.(Lab)
Midterm
Comments:Final
Comments:
FinalNumericRatingForObjective
11. Discussthecost,time,technology,andotherresourcesnecessarytoproviderestorativehealthcaretotheclient.
Midterm Final
1. Identifyresourcesnecessarytoimplementthe
clients’planofcarefordischarge.(BulletinBoardandcareplans)
2. Discussthemanagementofresourcestocareforclientsafterdischargewithappropriateresourcecoordinator(i.e.,caremanager, dischargeplanner,CEcoordinator).
FinalNumericRatingForObjective
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MidtermComments:
FinalComments:
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AppendixC
UniversityofMassachusetts,AmherstCollegeofNursing
CONSENTFORDRUGTESTING
IcertifybymysignaturebelowthatIunderstandthatImaybeaskedtoparticipateintheBASICSdrugeducationandtestingprogramforstudentsattheUniversityofMassachusetts,Amherst.IrecognizethatIwillbeaskedtoprovideurinesamplesfordruganalysisandIherebyconsenttohavesamplesofmyurinecollectedandtestedinaccordancewithCONpolicies.Iagreetofullycooperatewiththetestingprogram.IacknowledgethatscheduledandrandomtestingmayberequestedconsistentwiththeCONpolicy.IacknowledgethattheUMASSdrug-testingprogramisa11-panelscreening.IalsoagreetoinformtheMedicalReviewOfficerofanyrequestedinformation(includingcopiesofprescriptions,lettersfromprescribinghealthcareprovider,etc.)thatwill3enablehimtomakeafairandaccuratedeterminationofspecimenstatus(positiveornegative).
InaccordancewiththeUMASSdrug-testingprotocol,IspecificallyauthorizetheDeanoftheCollegeofNursingordesigneetoreleaseallinformationandrecordsrelatingtothetestingofmyurinesamplestoonlyappropriateindividuals.Additionally,IspecificallyauthorizethestaffoftheStudentPsychologicalServicestoverifymyattendance/nonattendanceatcounselingsessionsthatmaybemandatedbytheUMASSdrug-testingprotocol.
Date: Student Signature
Name(pleaseprint)
PARENTORGUARDIANIFSTUDENTISUNDER18YEARSOFAGE:
Signature:Date:_____________________________________
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AppendixD
UniversityofMassachusetts,AmherstCollegeofNursing
FacultyReportofReasonableSuspicionofDrug/AlcoholUse
ContacttheAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairsimmediatelytoreportasuspicionofdrugoralcoholuse(413-545-2706).Pleaseusethespacebelowtoprovideadetaileddescriptionofthestudent’sbehavior.Allinformationistobekeptconfidential.PleasereturntheforminasealedenvelopetotheAssociateDeanforAcademicAffairsofficewithin24hours.
1.NameofStudent:_________________________________________2.DateofIncident:_________________________3.TimeofIncident:_________________________4. LocationofIncident:______________________________________5. Detaileddescription:Includeanybehavioral,visual,olfactoryorauditoryobservations.
____Speech(normal,incoherent,confused,changeinspeech,slurred,rambling, shouting,slow,usingprofanity)____Coordination (normal,swaying,staggering,lackofcoordination,graspingforsupport)____Performance(unsafepractices,unsatisfactorywork)____Alertness(changeinalertness,sleepy,confused)____Demeanor(changeinpersonality,fighting,excited,combative,aggressive,violent,Argumentative,indifferent,threatening,antagonistic)____Eyes(bloodshot,dilated)____Clothing(dirty,disheveled)____Odorofalcoholonbreath____Otherobservedactionsorbehaviors____Listreportsofcomplaintsofstudentbehaviorfrompersonnelorotherstudents____Listunexplainedabsencesortardiness.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Didthestudentadmittouseofdrugs/alcohol? No Yes Comments:
7. Weredrugs/alcoholdiscovered? No Yes Comments:
8. Didanotherfacultymemberorhealthcareproviderobservethestudent’sbehavior?Ifsoplease
havethatindividualdocumenttheirobservationsandsignbelow.
FacultyMemberSignature
Date:__
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OtherProfessionalWitness(ifavailable)
Date:
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AppendixE
UniversityofMassachusetts,AmherstCollegeofNursing
StudentDrugTestingNotificationFormforRandomDrugTesting
StudentName: _________________Student ID:
NotificationDate&Time:
I,theUndersigned:
Acknowledgebeingnotifiedtoappearfordrugtestingandhavebeennotifiedtoreporttothedrug-testingstationat:
LocationandTime: Date:
Iwillbepreparedtoprovideanadequatespecimenandwillnotoverhydrate.
IunderstandthatImayhaveawitnessaccompanymetothedrug-testingsite.
Bysigning,Ihavebeennotifiedofmyselectionfordrugtesting,andamawareofwhatisexpectedofmeinpreparationforthisdrug-testingevent.
Student’sSignature:
Icanbereachedatthefollowingtelephonenumberondayofthetest:TelephoneNumber:
Note: Reporttothetestsitewithpictureidentification.
DONOTDRINKTOOMANYFLUIDS
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AppendixF
UniversityofMassachusetts,AmherstCollegeofNursing
HealthIncidentReportForm
Directions: Thisformshouldbecompleted byboththestudent andfacultymemberwithin24hoursafteranincidentoccursandshouldbesubmitted totheAssociate DeanforAcademic Affairsuponcompletion.
Today’s Date:
Date& Timeof Incident:
Location of Incident:
Student’s Name: ID#:
Email: Phone #:
FacultyMember’s Name: Phone#:
Email:
1. Brieflydescribe theincident (whowasinvolved,whowaspresent,whowasnotified,whathappenedwhen,where). Use thebackofthispaper ifnecessary.
2. Listanytesting/treatment thatwereprovided.
3. Identify anyfollow-up which isplanned orwhichwasrecommended.
Student’sSignature: Date:
FacultySignature: Date:
NameofWitness (Ifpresent):
Phone #: Email:
ForOfficeUseOnlyEnvironmental HealthandSafetyOfficenotified:Date: Follow/UpRemed ia t ion Plan:Actions taken:
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Completion Date: Signature:
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APPENDIXG:UndergraduateCollegeofNursingCredentialingPolicyAspartofyourprofessionalrole,nursingstudentsarerequiredtohaveveryspecificcredentialsinordertobepresentinhospitals,clinics,andcommunitysettingswhereweinteractwiththepublic.Theseareverysimilar,ifnotidentical,totherequirementsthatyouwillhavesoonwithanemployerinthehealthcareindustry.Partofyoureducationinnursingislearningtobepromptandmeticulousaboutensuringthatallyourdocumentationisontimeandkeptcurrenttoattendclinical.Pleasereadthispolicycarefullytotheend.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytomaintaintheircurrentcredentialsthatmayincludeCPR,acriminalbackgroundcheck,fingerprinting,immunizations,specialtraining,etc.Itisrecommendedthatyoubeginafilewithcopiesofallyourdocumentssoyoualwayshavethematthereadyforclinicalagenciesandemployers.
11. AttheCollegeofNursing,weuseanexternalcompanythatassistsusinassuringclinicalagenciesthatourstudentsarecredentialedforclinical.CastleBranch(CB)isthenameofthecompanythatsecurelymaintainsdocumentsfortheCollegeandthisiswhereyoumustsubmityourmaterialsforcredentialing.
12. Beforeyoucometonursingschool,youmaybeginthecredentialingprocessbytakinganAmericanHeartAssociationBLSforHealthcareProvidersCPRclass,seeingyourhealthcareprovider,receivinga2-stepTBtest,andgettingimmunized.
13. Whenyouenroll,youwillbedirectedbyemailtoregisterwithCastleBranch.14. AssoonasyouregisterwithCastleBranch,youwillgetanemailtobeginuploadingyour
documentsintotheirsecuresite.YoumusthaveeverythinguploadedintoCastleBranchby:o Acceleratedstudents-July1stforfallclinicals,November1stforspringclinicalsand
March1stforsummerclinicals.o Nursingmajors-May1stforfallclinicalsandNovember1stforspringclinicals.o Allstudents-BetweenAugust1-15theachyear,youmustuploadmodulestoCentralized
ClinicalPlacementsatwww.mcnplacement.org/orientation.o Allstudents–October1stforfluimmunizationverification.
15. YoumayfromtimetotimereceiveanemailfromCastleBranchinformingyouthatsomethinghasexpiredandthesemustbeattendedtoimmediately.NeverignoreremindersfromCastleBranch,asitislikelyyouhaveanewrequirementthathastriggeredareminderemail.
16. AnythingmarkedINCOMPLETEinyourCastleBranchaccountmustbecompletedbeforeyougotoclinical.AnythingmarkedREJECTEDisincorrectdocumentationandtheCastleBranchsitewilldirectyouhowtocorrecttheerror.AnythingmarkedOVERDUEmustbecompletedimmediately.
17. Studentsmustattendtothisinthetermpriortoaclinicalcoursetohaveeverythingcompletedinatimelywayandshouldnotleaveforvacationwithoutensuringthateverythingiscomplete.SomecomponentsmustbecompletedinMassachusetts.
18. Eachterm,onthefirstdayofclassinanyclinicalcourseandbeforeyougototheclinicalsite,wewillchecktomakesureyouhavecompletedalltherequirementsforstudentsontheCastleBranchsite.
19. Youmaynotattendclinicalandwillbesenthomeifyouarenotproperlycredentialed.20. Atthatpoint,abetteruseofyourtimewillbegoingtocompletewhateveryoufailedto
complete,butyouwillbemissingpreciouslearningtimeinclinicalanditwillberecordedinyourclinicalevaluationintheareaofunprofessionalbehavior.Thiswillalsobeanunexcused
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clinicalabsenceandcannotbemadeup,potentiallyimpactingyourabilitytobesuccessfulinthecourse.
Ifyouhavequestionsortroubleuploadingdocuments,pleasecontacttheDatabaseAdministrator,[email protected]#413-545-5049(inroom20A,bottomfloorofSkinnerHall).
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AppendixH:ATITestingPolicy-WorkingDocument,Fall2017DescriptionofProduct:ATIisacomprehensivepackagedesignedtoassiststudentsinlearningtheinformationneededtoprovidesafe,effectivepatientcareandsuccessfullypasstheNationalCouncilLicensureExamination(NCLEX),acorerequirementforpracticingasaregisterednurse.AcademicRegulations:AswithalltestingintheCollegeofNursing,studentsareexpectedtoabidebythehonorsystemandworkalonewhentakingATItestswhethersupervisedbyafacultymemberornot.Atotalofupto10points(10%ofcoursegrade)canbeachievedbythestudent.Studentsareexpectedtocompletethefollowingrequirementsasoutlinedinthetablebelow.
1. PracticeAssessmentandFocusedReview:4pointsCompletingaPracticeAssessmentwithascoreof80%orgreaterisduetheweekpriortotheProctoredAssessment.StudentsmayretakePracticeAssessmentsmultipletimesandcontinuetoreviewcontentusingtheirFocusedReviews.AftertakingaPracticeAssessment,studentsshouldaccesstheirindividualizedATIFocusedReviewsandspendatleastonehourreviewingcontentbeforeretakingthePracticeAssessment.StudentsmustreviewcontentandretakePracticeAssessmentsuntiltheyearnascoreof80%orgreater.RetakingPracticeAssessmentswithoutreviewingcontentisnotrecommended.RationaleswillnotbeenabledinthePracticeAssessmentuntilaftertheProctoredAssessment.Successfullyachievingan80%onthePracticeAssessmentanddoingatleastone-houroffocusedreviewearns4points.FailuretopreparewithaPracticeAssessmentscoreofatleast80%anddoingatleastonehouroffocusedreviewmeansthestudentforfeitsallpointsandearnszerofortheATIgrade.
2. ProctoredAssessment:0-6pointsStudentswillberequiredtoprovideproofofcompletionofPracticeAssessments,withascoreof80%orbetter,andatleastonehourofFocusedReviewsbeforebeingallowedtotaketheProctoredAssessment.FailuretotaketheProctoredAssessmentasscheduledwillresultinlossofcoursegradepoints(seetablebelowfordetails).
3. FocusedReviewforRemediation:2pointsStudentsmustcompleteremediationtime(seetablebelow)basedontheirProctoredAssessmentscore.ForstudentsscoringLevel1orbelowLevel1,aretakeoftheProctoredAssessmentisrequired.AllstudentsarestronglyencouragedtocompleteFocusedReviewsaftertakingaProctoredAssessmentinpreparationfortheNCLEX.IfastudentearnsaLevel1orBelowLevel1ontheProctoredAssessmentretake,theywillcreateanindividualizedremediationplanandsubmittothecoursefaculty.Pointsfortimespentpreparing,remediating,anddoingProctoredAssessmentsareassignedasfollows:
ScoreaLevel3ontheProctoredAssessmentandearn6points.
ScoreaLevel1ontheProctoredAssessmentandearn1point.
ScorebelowLevel1ontheProctoredAssessmentandearn0points.
DoatleastonehourofFocusedReviewand
earn2points..
DoatleastthreehoursofFocusedReviewandrequiredretakeof
ProctoredAssessmentandearn2points.
DoatleastfourhoursofFocusedReviewandrequiredretakeof
ProctoredAssessmentandearn2points.
StudycontentandtakeaPracticeAssessment.Thencreateandspendatleastone-hourpracticingwithacustomizedFocusedReviewandrepeatthisprocessasmanytimesasnecessarytoearnatleast80%foradmissiontoProctored
Assessment.Earn4points.Fourpointsawardedforpreparation.
ScoreaLevel2ontheProctoredAssessmentandearn3points.
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