GRADUATE PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK 2020-2021
1GRADUATE PROGRAM STUDENT HANDBOOK2020-2021Effective Fall 20 semester
2TABLE OF CONTENTSStatement of Graduate Nursing Program Revision . 4Passan School of Nursing Organizational Chart . 5Notice of Nondiscrimination. 6Wilkes University: Mission, Vision, Values, Student Outcomes, Accreditation . 7Passan School of Nursing: Mission, Vision, Philosophy, Accreditation . 9Alma Mater . 11Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D.) . 12Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.). 16Master of Science in Nursing (M.S.N.) . 18RN to M.S.N. Program . 23Post Graduate/ APRN Certificate Programs . 24PoliciesAcademic Advisement . 26Academic Honesty Statement . 26Academic Standing and Dismissal. 28Admission . 29Anti-Harassment (including sexual harassment) . 30APA Requirements .30Career Opportunities . 30Classroom Behavior . 30Clinical Clearance Requirements . 30Clinical Dress Code and ID Badges. 34Conduct of Students in Clinical/Practicum Settings . 35Course Attendance Clinical and Didactic/Late Policy. 35Course Technology Integration. 36Degree and Graduation Completion Requirements . 36D.N.P. Project . 37Expectations for Distance Education . 38Fees . . 40Financial Aid 41Form Completion .41Governance . 41Grading Policy . 41Graduation/Degree Plans . 42Grievance Policy/Internal Complaint Procedure . 42HIPAA . 42Institutional Review Board (IRB) . 43Leave of Absence . 43National Board Certification Examinations . 43NP Clinical Hours Tracking and Software Use .44Ph.D. Program Dissertation Guide. 44Proctor Now . 44
3Professionalism . 45Program Change. 45Residency Requirements . 45Scholarly Review . 45Sigma Theta Tau (STTI) . 46Social Networking . 46State Authorization and Registration Requirements . 46Student Conduct and Graduate Disciplinary Process Flowsheet . 47Student Enrollment Status. 47Textbooks. 47Transfer Credits . 47TurnItIn . 48Withdrawal from Course. 50Student ServicesDisability/Disability Support Service . 51Financial Aid Services . 51IT Help Desk . 51Library . 51Graduate Nursing Academic Resource Center: . 51Attestation Statement . 52
4STATEMENT OF GRADUATE NURSINGPROGRAM REVISIONThe graduate faculty in the Passan School of Nursing reserve the right to revise the requirementsand policies, as deemed necessary at any time, to prepare students for new and emerging roles innursing.Polices of the Passan School of Nursing Graduate Nursing Program may be more stringent thanother University graduate programs as outlined on the following pages.
5PASSAN SCHOOL OF NURSINGORGANIZATIONAL CHARTDEANOFFICE PARTMENTCHAIR, GRADUATENURSING PROGRAMCHAIR, UNDERGRADUATENURSING PROGRAMGRADUATEFACULTYDEPARTMENTPT OFFICE ASSTDIRECTOR OF CLINICAL &OFFICE ASSTRN/BSNCOORDINATORCLINICAL COURSECOORDNSG INITIATIVECOORDGRAD PROGRAMCOORDINATORABD COORDINATORLPN/BSNCOORDINATORCLINICAL PLACEMENTCOORD.NURSING PROGRAMPHD. PROG. COORD.SIMULATION LEARNINGREM/RETCOORDINATORFACULTYSIMULATIONSTUDENT ATORDNP PROGRAMCOORDINATORAGPCNP COORDINATORPMHNP COORDINATORFNP COORDINATOR
6NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATIONThe following link provides the nondiscrimination policy for Wilkes nation.aspx
7WILKES UNIVERSITYOUR MISSION:To continue the Wilkes tradition of liberally educating our students for lifelong learning andsuccess in a constantly evolving and multicultural world through a commitment to individualizedattention, exceptional teaching, scholarship and academic excellence, while continuing theuniversity’s commitment to community engagement.OUR VISION:Wilkes University will provide exceptional educational experiences that transform students anddevelop innovations through scholarly activities that lead to national recognition and shape theworld around us.OUR VALUES:Mentorship: Nurturing individuals to understand and act on their abilities while challenging themto achieve great things.Scholarship: Advancing knowledge through discovery and research to better educate ourconstituents.Diversity: Embracing differences and uniqueness through sincerity, awareness, inclusion andsensitivity.Innovation: Promoting creative scholarly activities, programs, ideas and sustainable practices.Community: Appreciating and collaborating with mutual respect to foster a sense of belonging.INSTITUTIONAL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMESStudents will: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of appropriate theories, methods andstandards specific to the field of study; Demonstrate appropriate application of the methods, skills and techniques specific to thefield of study; Demonstrate the ability to engage in the process of systematic inquiry appropriate to thefield of study; Demonstrate effective written communication skills in the field of study; Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in the field of study; and Demonstrate understanding of integrity and ethical practice.
8ACCREDITATIONThe following link provides the accreditation status for Wilkes graduate/introduction/accreditation.aspx
9PASSAN SCHOOL OF NURSINGMISSIONThe mission of the Passan School of Nursing is to promote interprofessional practitioners ofnursing, who provide quality health care in a constantly evolving multicultural world, engage inlifelong learning, and expand nursing science through scholarship, technology, and academicexcellence, while engaging in community service.VISIONThe vision of the Passan School of Nursing is to be a recognized nursing education leader whoprepares professional nurses for advancing nursing practice and scholarship with meaningfulcontributions to clinical prevention, population health, and healthcare policy development. Baccalaureate nursing students are prepared to meet the challenges of clinical practice inan increasingly complex healthcare environment through the application of evidencedbased practice, technology, and scholarship. Graduate students are prepared to assume diverse health care and leadershiproles for the advancement of nursing science as expert scholars, practitioners,educators, executives, and informatics specialists.PHILOSOPHYThe Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing, consistent with the mission of the University, iscommitted to educating our students for success in a constantly evolving and multicultural world,through a commitment to individualized attention, exceptional teaching, academic excellence, andto upholding the Wilkes’ tradition of community service. Faculty in the nursing programs arededicated to demonstrating and educating students in the importance of self-directed and lifelonglearning within a technologically advanced, complex, and dynamic profession and society.Consistent with the metaparadigm of nursing, person is viewed as a unique individualinterconnected with families, communities and other groups or aggregates who are participants innursing, and are in constant interaction within a dynamic environment. Humans have culturallyderived values and beliefs that give meaning to life and health. Environment is the setting in whichthe human experience of health occurs. It encompasses the biological, physical, psychological,sociocultural, political, and economical experiences of humans. Health is a state having individualdynamic responses based on fluctuating interactions with the environment. Nursing is both an artand science with intentional focus on providing care of individuals among interprofessionalenvironments while supporting the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, illness anddisability, contributing to population health outcomes.
10ACCREDITATION"The baccalaureate degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice/, andpost graduate APRN certificate programs at Wilkes University are accredited by the Commissionon Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)."The graduate nursing program in the Passan School of Nursing builds upon The Essentials 42/publications/baccessentials08.pdf and incorporates thefollowing professional nursing standards and guidelines, along with others identified, for meetingprogram outcomes: The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing (AACN, ations/mastersessentials11.pdf The Essentials of the Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (AACN, cations/DNPEssentials.pdf and Criteria for Evaluation of Nurse Practitioner Programs (5th ed.). (National Task Force inQuality Nurse Practitioner Education, 2016).http://www.acenursing.net/resources/NTF EvalCriteria2016Final.pdf
11ALMA MATERWords and Music by Eleanor C. FarleyWilkes, our Alma Mater,We pledge our hearts tothee, Honor, faith, andcourage, Truth and loyalty.In our work as in ourpleasureGuide us as a friend; Weshall always love thee,Loyal to the end.Thou shalt lead usonward In search offiner things. May wefind the wisdom Thatthy spirit brings.May our deeds of love andserviceEver swell thy fame —Wilkes, we stand to greetthee! Glory to thy name!
12DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN NURSING (Ph.D.)PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Wilkes University Ph.D. in Nursing program prepares nurses to investigate and develop thescience that drives nursing practice and education. The program is designed for students interestedin pursuing academic and education roles, as well as research roles in healthcare settings. Theprogram culminates in the student’s defense of the dissertation, an original research study toadvance knowledge in nursing science on a variety of topics. The dissertation is a requirement ofthe Ph.D. in nursing degree.Ph.D. PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMESGraduates will be able to:1. Synthesize empirical and theoretical literature from nursing and other disciplines regardingnursing education and clinical practice.2. Design a nursing research study that examines, refines, and advances nursing science and theoryto transform nursing education and clinical practice.3. Critically evaluate research findings as applicable to nursing science.4. Contribute to the field of nursing science through the dissemination of research findings.Ph.D. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS GPA of 3.3 or higher from a master’s or doctoral degree granting institution which isprogrammatically (ACEN, NLNAC, CCNE) and regionally accredited Official transcripts from a master’s or doctoral degree program showing a GPA of 3.3 orhigher Unencumbered RN license; and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license andnational board certification, as appropriate Curriculum vitae Completed online application at www.wilkes.edu/applynow Letter of intent describing your professional goals, research topic and the reason forpursuing the Ph.D. degree Two recommendations from graduate-level nurses or faculty who can attest to your abilityto be successful in a Ph.D. programPOST MASTER’S Ph.D. CURRICULUMCourses are fully online except for a 3-day on campus residency (NSG 615) and 12 weeks inlength.Course Number TitleCreditsNSG 615*Introductory Seminar1NSG 616Philosophy of Science3NSG 617Theory in Nursing Education3NSG 618Health Care Issues and Policies3NSG 619Research Process3NSG 620Seminar I3NSG 621Statistics3
13NSG 622Writing for Grants and Publication3NSG 623Quantitative Research and Analysis I3NSG 624Qualitative Research and Analysis3NSG 625Quantitative Research and Analysis II3NSG 626Measurement and Data Collection3NSG 627Seminar II3NSG 628**PhD Competency1NSG 629Dissertation Seminar3NSG 630Dissertation Implementation I3NSG 631Dissertation Implementation II3Total Credits: 47; Students may be required to take up to 6 credits of additional coursework inpreparation for the dissertation topic chosen. This decision will be determined, in collaborationwith the student’s dissertation chairperson. Students must complete these additional credits priorto enrollment in NSG 628.*NSG 615 (2-day weekend residency); virtual for 2020-2021 academic year.**NSG 628 (2-week course; comprehensive online written examination)Students who have not successfully completed data collection by the conclusion of NSG 630 willbe required to enroll in an additional 3-credit “extension” course. More than one of these“extension” courses may be taken if needed to complete data collection. Students will receive anincomplete for NSG 630 until all course work is satisfied. Students who have not successfullydefended their dissertation by the conclusion of NSG 631 will be required to enroll in an additional3-credit “extension” course. More than one of these “extension” courses may be taken if neededto complete the dissertation. Students will receive an incomplete for NSG 631 until all course workis satisfied. Extension courses are Pass/Fail. Students must complete the program, includingdissertation defense, within 7 years from the date of enrollment.Ph.D. to D.N.P. CURRICULUMThis pathway is for students with a Ph.D. to attain a D.N.P. degree. The D.N.P. courses are 8 weeksin length (12 weeks starting Fall 20 enrollments) except for NSG 608a and NSG 608b which are15 weeks in length for completion of the D.N.P. Project.Course NumberTitleCreditsNSG 600Nursing Informatics3NSG 602Ethical Principles for Advanced Nursing Practice3NSG 604Epidemiology and Environmental Health3NSG 605Collaboration in Health Care Delivery3NSG 606Diversity and Social Issues3
14NSG 607Leadership in Advanced Nursing Practice3NSG 608aD.N.P. Project (15 weeks)3NSG 608bD.N.P. Project (15 weeks)3Total Credits: 24An elective practicum course is available for students entering the M.S.-D.N.P. program withless than 400 hours from their master’s degree and post graduate certificate programs. Thiscourse provides students with additional time to complete the required 1000 hours for the D.N.P.degree, prior to the start of the D.N.P. project.NSG 609: D.N.P. Program Practicum; 250 clinical hours; 3 creditsD.N.P.to Ph.D. CURRICULUMThis pathway is for students with a D.N.P. degree to attain a Ph.D. degree. Courses are fully onli
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