Master of Science Nurse Practitioner Student Handbook

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Overview ....... ....................................................................................................................................................... 2 The Five (5) Dimensions of the Saint Louis University Experience .................................................................... 3 The Mission of Graduate Education at Saint Louis University ........................................................................... 4 School of Nursing .............................................................................................................................................. 5 Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................ 5 Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................................... 5 Philosophy ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Current Graduate Programs at the School of Nursing ...................................................................................... 8 Contacts, School of Nursing .............................................................................................................................. 9 Contacts, SLU Graduate Education .................................................................................................................... 10 School of Nursing Policies ................................................................................................................................. 11 Health Policies and Disability ....................................................................................................................... 11 Health Insurance ................................................................................................................................... 11 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities ................................................................................... 11 Tuition and Fees ........................................................................................................................................... 11 Refunds ........................................................................................................................................................ 11 Nondiscrimination Policy ............................................................................................................................. 12 Academic Integrity/Ethical Behavior ............................................................................................................ 13 Saint Louis University School of Nursing Graduate Social Media Integrity Policy ....................................... 19 Intellectual Inquiry and Communication ..................................................................................................... 20 Directives for Scientific Writing ............................................................................................................ 20 Manuscripts and Posters ...................................................................................................................... 20 Dress Code ................................................................................................................................................... 21 Academic Appeal Policy ............................................................................................................................... 21 Progressions Committee Procedures.................................................................................................... 21 SECTION II ......................................................................................................................................................... 23 Program Policies - Program Outcomes .............................................................................................................. 24 Admission and Progression Policies and Procedures ........................................................................................ 26 Categories of Graduate Students ................................................................................................................. 26 Admission Policies ........................................................................................................................................ 27 Pre-requisite Courses ............................................................................................................................ 27 International Students .......................................................................................................................... 27 Transfer of Graduate Work ................................................................................................................... 27 Petition to Change Specialty ................................................................................................................. 28 Distance Learning and State Regulations.............................................................................................. 28 Academic Advising ................................................................................................................................ 28 Weekly Online Class Time Frame .......................................................................................................... 29 Student Degree Audit……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29 Program Requisites ............................................................................................................................... 29 Authorization Form ........................................................................................................................ 29 Blood Borne Pathogens ................................................................................................................. 29 CPR Requirement ........................................................................................................................... 29 RN Licensure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29 Criminal Background Check ........................................................................................................... 29 Drug Screen and Agency Requirements ........................................................................................ 30 Emergency Contact Information Verification ................................................................................ 30 Health Insurance and Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA)........................................................ 30 Health and Immunization Requirements ....................................................................................... 31 Student ID Card .............................................................................................................................. 31 Progression Policies ..................................................................................................................................... 32 Registration ........................................................................................................................................... 32 Failure to Register ................................................................................................................................. 32 Adding a Course .................................................................................................................................... 32 Dropping a Course ................................................................................................................................ 32 iii Incomplete Courses .............................................................................................................................. 32 Probationary Status………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….33 Performance Standards ............................................................................................................................... 33 Grading Policies .................................................................................................................................... 33 Good Academic Standing, Academic Probation and Dismissal ..................................................... 34 Failure of Course ............................................................................................................................ 34 Repetition of Courses .................................................................................................................... 34 Time Period to Degree ................................................................................................................... 34 Petitions for Extension ................................................................................................................... 34 Leave of Absence ........................................................................................................................... 35 Annual Student Review……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..35 Curriculum ......................................................................................................................................................... 36 Adult Nursing ............................................................................................................................................... 36 Family and Community Health Nursing ....................................................................................................... 36 Nursing of Children ...................................................................................................................................... 36 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing .............................................................................................................. 36 Adult/Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner .................................................................................. 36 Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ............................................................................... 37 Family Nurse Practitioner ............................................................................................................................ 37 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ......................................................................................................................... 37 Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.................................................................................. 37 Clinical Nurse Leader……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….37 Educator Option ........................................................................................................................................... 38 Post-Master’s Advanced Practice Certificate ............................................................................................... 38 Post-Master’s Required Courses ........................................................................................................... 38 Nurse Educator Certificate Courses ............................................................................................................. 39 Clinical Requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 41 Attendance................................................................................................................................................... 41 Dress Code ................................................................................................................................................... 41 Policy Regarding Clinical Time...................................................................................................................... 41 Selection of Clinical Preceptors .................................................................................................................... 42 Guidelines for Clinical Sites by Specialty ...................................................................................................... 42 Tips for Finding a Preceptor ......................................................................................................................... 44 Preceptor Selection Guidelines and Approval Process ................................................................................ 45 Electronic Clinical Log (Typhon Log) ............................................................................................................. 45 Proctored Exams & Additional Costs ........................................................................................................... 47 Webcam ................................................................................................................................................ 47 TIPs for Success ..................................................................................................................................... 47 Fuze Meeting..........................................................................................................................................47 Residency (Nurse Practitioner - NURS 5900-20 (0 cr hr)) .................................................................................. 48 Computer Use and Email Access ....................................................................................................................... 48 Libraries ............................................................................................................................................................ 48 Bookstores ......................................................................................................................................................... 49 University Support Centers ............................................................................................................................... 49 Certificate Program in University Teaching Skills .............................................................................................. 49 Center for Risk Reduction .................................................................................................................................. 49 Advancement to Candidacy............................................................................................................................... 50 Graduation ........................................................................................................................................................ 51 Certification Exams ............................................................................................................................................ 51 Appendices ........................................................................................................................................................ 52 A: Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................................ 53 B: Resources for Graduate Students ....................................................................................................... 60 C: Facility Contract Request Form ........................................................................................................... 64 D: Preceptor Information Form ............................................................................................................... 66 E: Course Descriptions Form for Transfer of Credit or Certification Application…… ............................... 69 F. Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Admission………………………………………………………………………………………..71 G. Program Clinical Summary Log ........................................................................................................... 73 [Show More]

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