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Graduate Nursing HandbookDoctor of Nursing Practice & Master of Science2021-2022
PREFACEThe graduate program in nursing at the University of Missouri is part of the Graduate School at the University. Thishandbook was developed for students and faculty advisors to define the philosophy and mission of the graduateprogram and to provide a comprehensive document about the doctor of nursing practice, Master of Science, and postmaster certificate programs in nursing. Information on requirements and coursework; research options and documentpreparation; and advising, financial aid, professional organizations, and policies and procedures are included. It isessential that students understand the information presented in this handbook to facilitate their progression throughthe School of Nursing. This handbook, the School of Nursing student affairs staff, and the student's faculty advisor areexcellent resources. The student handbook has been designed to be used in conjunction with other University ofMissouri publications.
Table of ContentsPREFACE. 2Table of Contents . 3SECTION I: INTRODUCTION. 8The University of Missouri . 8University of Missouri Statement of Values . 8MU Graduate School . 8The MU Sinclair School of Nursing. 8Vision . 9Mission . 9Purposes of the MU Sinclair School of Nursing . 9Values . 9The Graduate Programs in the School of Nursing . 10Master’s Program Outcomes . 10DNP Program Outcomes . 10APRN PGC Outcomes . 11Graduate Areas and Plans of Study . 11Master’s Areas of Study . 11DNP Areas of Study . 11Post-Graduate Certificates . 11Section II: THE GRADUATE DEGREE PROCESS . 12Enrollment for Current Students . 12Enrollment Steps for New Students . 12Adding, Dropping, & Withdrawing from Classes . 12Administrative Drop Policy for Online Courses . 13Purpose . 13Criteria . 13Process . 13Academic Advisor, Faculty Advisor, and Advisee Responsibilities . 13Academic Advisor Responsibilities include: . 13Faculty Advisor Responsibilities include: . 14Student Advisee Responsibilities include: . 14Change of Advisor . 15Changes to Graduate Nursing Programs of Study . 15Changing Area of Study within the Same Graduate Nursing Program . 15Changing Graduate Nursing Programs . 15Minimum Master’s Degree Requirements . 15
Transfer Credit Policy for Master’s Degree Students . 15Minimum Doctoral Degree Requirements . 16School of Nursing Transfer Credit Policy for Post-Master’s DNP Degree Students . 16Minimum Post Graduate Certificate Requirements . 16School of Nursing Transfer Credit Policy for Post-Graduate Certificates . 16MS and DNP Course of Study and Residency Requirements . 16Masters and DNP Level 2 On-Campus Simulations Policy . 17APA Publication Manual . 17Grading and Scholastic Requirements . 17Grade Point Average . 18Grade Appeal Procedure . 18Graduate Student Progress Monitoring . 19Probation and Termination . 19Incomplete Coursework . 19Sinclair School of Nursing Incomplete Clinical and Specialty Role Course Policy . 20Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and Student Financial Aid . 20SAP Criteria for Graduate Students . 20UM Visiting Graduate Student Program . 20Waiver of Course . 20Continuous Enrollment . 20Leave of Absence . 21Master’s Time Limitation . 21DNP Time Limitation . 21Withdrawal from the University . 21Formal Complaint Policy . 21Section IV: CLINICAL PRACTICUM POLICIES . 22Overview of Clinical Requirements for MS(N) and DNP Courses . 22Clinical Hours for MS(N), DNP Degree, or Post Graduate Certificate . 22APRN Students and Indirect Clinical Time . 22Requirements Before You Begin Clinical Practica . 22Using CastleBranch to Document Your Requirements . 22Criminal Background Check and 14-Panel Drug Screen. 22Type and Scope of Information to Be Obtained . 23Required Immunizations. 23COVID-19 . 23Measles, Mumps, & Rubella . 23Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) . 23
Hepatitis B series . 23Varicella . 23Annual Influenza (Flu) vaccine(s) . 23TB Skin Test . 23RN Licensure . 24APRN Certification . 24CPR AED/BLS Certification . 24Code of Conduct . 24Clinical Agency Agreements . 24Guidelines and Process for Selecting a Clinical Agency . 25Working with a Preceptor. 25Preceptor Qualifications . 25Establishing a Preceptor Relationship . 25Additional Preceptor Requirements . 26DNP Leader Clinical Requirements . 26MS in Care Management Requirements . 26Expectations during Clinical Practice Working with your Preceptor . 26Preceptor Responsibilities . 27Faculty Responsibilities. 27Clinical Practica during Semester Breaks . 28Safe Clinical Practice . 28Administrative Drop Policy for Failure to Submit Evidence of Compliance with Clinical Practice Requirements . 28Criteria . 28Process . 29Section V: MU POLICY ON MASTER’S DEGREE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS . 29Sinclair School of Nursing Policy on Master’s Degree Graduation Requirements . 29Section VI: MASTER’S EXAMINATION GUIDELINES . 29Introduction . 29Purpose . 29Eligibility for the Examination . 29Written and Procedural Expectations of the Student. 30Oral Examination Option . 30Retaking the Master’s Examination . 30Section VI: DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE RESIDENCY GUIDELINES . 30School of Nursing Policy on DNP Degree Graduation Requirements . 30Introduction . 30Purpose . 30
DNP Residency Project Committee. 31Role of Project Committee, Expert Advisors and Course Faculty Facilitators . 31DNP Project Committee Roles . 31Chairperson (DNP doctoral nursing faculty) . 31Second Reader (master’s or doctoral prepared faculty). 32Third Reader (clinical site) . 32DNP Project Proposal Guidelines . 32Institutional Review Board (IRB) Procedures . 33DNP Project Process . 33DNP Project Executive Summary Instructions . 33DNP Project Scholarly Paper . 33Section IX: STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES . 33Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening . 33Consequences for Positive Drug Test or Criminal History . 34Substance Misuse Policy . 34Purpose . 34Standards of Conduct . 34Policy. 35Area of Study Coordinators . 35Reporting of New Criminal Convictions . 35Confidentiality . 35Sinclair School of Nursing Administrative Social Networking/Media Policy . 36Social Networking/Media Policy Misuse Disciplinary Actions . 36Netiquette Statement. 36Zoom Manners . 37Student Health Services . 37Policy and Guidelines for Addressing COVID 19, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis B Virus Infection . 38Communicable Disease . 38Human Immunodeficiency Virus and HBV Guidelines . 38Technology Requirements . 40Transportation Requirements . 40University Rules and Regulations for Conduct . 40Academic Integrity . 40MU’s Office of Academic Integrity . 40Student and Professional Involvement Opportunities . 40Nursing Practice Canvas Site. 40Committee Memberships . 40
Organizations and MU Networks. 40Alpha Iota Chapter, Sigma Theta Tau . 40National Organizations . 40Section X: ON CAMPUS FACILITIES FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS . 41Clinical Simulation Learning Center . 41Computer Facilities . 41Section XI: EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE . 41MU Graduate School Fellowships . 41Opportunities for Funding . 41Graduate Teaching and Graduate Research Assistantships . 41Benefits . 42Hourly Stipend . 42Tuition Remission . 42Bookstore Discounts . 42Parking . 42Professional Nurse Traineeships. 42Scholarships . 43Loans. 43Nurse Faculty Loan Program . 43Graduate Student Enrollment Requirements for Financial Aid . 43University Employees Tuition Discount . 43Travel Awards . 43Section XII: RESOURCE PERSONS . 44
SECTION I: INTRODUCTIONThe University of MissouriThe University of Missouri system includes campuses in Columbia, Kansas City, Rolla, and St. Louis with a totalenrollment of over 75,000 students. Founded in 1839, the University of Missouri (MU) is the oldest and largest of theUniversity's four campuses and the first state university west of the Mississippi. Designated a land-grant university in1870, the University has extended its educational benefits to all sections of the state as it carries on three essentialfunctions: teaching, research, and public service. MU is one of only 60 public and private U.S. universities invited tomembership in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Mizzou has an enrollment of over 33,000 students,offering more than 300 degree programs –
Practice (ANA, 2015) and the Missouri Nursing Practice Act (2019). Specific standards of practice for each program include: The Essentials of Master's Education in Nursing (AACN, 2011), The Essentials of Doctoral Education for Advanced Nursing Practice (AACN, 2006), and Criteria for Evalu
