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Graduate Nursing Handbook

Welcome

Letter from the Assistant Dean of Nursing


Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan


Conceptual Framework

Conceptual Framework


National Guidelines and Standards

National Guidelines and Standards
Code of Ethics


Expected Program Outcomes

Graduate Nursing Outcomes


Curriculum and Course Descriptions

Specialty Track Overview
MSN and Post MSN APRN Certificate Curriculum and Course Descriptions
BSN-DNP and Post MSN-DNP Curriculum and Course Descriptions


Admission and Progression Policies

Admission Requirements
Course Transfer Policies
Dismissal
Withdrawal
Modification of Plan of Study
Absence from the Program
Progression Policies
Grading Scale


Academic Advising and Graduate Nursing Policies

Academic Advising
Academic Rights and Appeals Policy
Academic Integrity
Student Assignments
Professional Behavior
Performance Improvement Plan
Technology Proficiency and Online Exams
Statistics Proficiency and Writing Proficiency
Relocation During the Graduate Nursing Program
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Graduation


Online Examination Policy

Online Examination Policy


Clinical Practice Requirements

General Clinical Practice Requirements
Clinical Attire
Clinical Name Badge
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory Triggers
Review of Charts
Transportation
Drug Screen and Criminal Record Check
Confidentiality and Legal Witness
Errors and Incidents During Clinical Experiences
Course Requirements
Clinical Faculty
Clinical Roles and Responsibilities
Clinical Requirements and Clinical Evaluation
Clinical Experience
FAQs


Clinical Agency Requirements

All students selected for admission to the Graduate Nursing Program must also meet clinical agency requirements and be able to perform essential functions as outlined in the Kinney College Handbook, be eligible for board certification (where applicable) and capable of fulfilling clinical practice requirements.


Health Requirements

Information regarding the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Profession’s essential functions that are necessary to meet the clinical/practice/field/work can be found in the Kinney College of Nursing and Health Professions Handbook.

Immunization Schedule
Documentation of Health Requirements
Pregnancy and Change in Health Status
Health Insurance and Healthcare Responsibility
Emergency Preparedness Plan


General Information

School Offices
Name/Address Change
Email
Car Policies
Library Services
No Smoking Policies
ADA
Clinical Environments and Perceived Risks/Personal Injury
Work Hours
Student Organizations and Participation
Student Documents Following Graduation
Emergency Preparedness Plan
Graduate Student Virtual Center


Appendix and Forms

Appendix A: Graduate Admissions & Progression Committee Form: Petition for Readmission
Appendix C: Graduate Nursing Professional Behavior Agreement, Permission and Waiver Form
Appendix E: College of Nursing and Health Professions Social Media Policy

Preceptor Forms

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