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Utica CollegeGraduate Nursing Program Handbook2022-20231
Graduate Nursing Program DirectoryChair of Nursing and Director of Graduate NursingDoreen Rogers, DNS, RN, CNEAssistant Professor of NursingEmail: dorogers@utica.eduOffice: 238 White Hall, School of Health Professions and EducationGraduate Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Program DirectorJennifer Klimek-Yingling, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BCAssociate Professor of NursingEmail: jaklimek@utica.eduOffice: 237 White Hall, School of Health Professions and EducationGraduate Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Program CoordinatorJanice Ceccucci, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-C, SANE-A, SANE-P, NYSAFEAssistant Professor of NursingEmail: jlceccuc@utica.eduGraduate Nursing Practicum CoordinatorRebecca (MeeNah) CoughlinEmail: rmpellan@utica.eduOffice: 223 White Hall, School of Health Professions and Education Phone:315.223.2302Graduate Nursing FacultyKimberly Bolton, DNP, MSN, RNAssistant Professor of NursingEmail: kabolton@utica.eduElizabeth Gleasman, MS, FNP-BCAssociate Professor of NursingEmail: egleasm@utica.eduSchool of Health Professions and EducationCynthia Love-Williams, DNS, RNAssociate Professor of NursingEmail: celovewi@utica.eduOffice: 247 White Hall, School of Health Professions and Education2
Jonathan Mizgala, DNP, FNP-BCAssistant Professor of NursingEmail: jrmizgal@utica.eduShannon Meyers, MS, RN, FNP-BCProfessor of PracticeEmail: snmeyers@utica.eduElizabeth Spooner-Dunn, FNP-BCProfessor of PracticeEmail: emspoone@utica.edu3
PREFACEThis manual serves as a resource for the Practicum Coordinator, the academic and practicumfaculty, and the graduate nursing students involved in the practicum education component of theprogram.The contents of this manual represent the official communication of the policies and proceduresof the Practicum component of the Graduate Nursing Program. Students are required to complywith them. This manual is used in conjunction with the Utica College Graduate Catalog, UticaCollege Student Handbook, the Utica College Graduate Nursing Family Nurse PractitionerPracticum Handbook if applicable, and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.Collectively, these materials provide the student with the information necessary to takeresponsibility for participation and success in the program.This manual includes essential information, forms, policies, and procedures that are vital tocompleting the practicum education portion of the Graduate Nursing Program curriculum.DISCLAIMERThe Utica College Department of Nursing reserves the right to change the policies, procedures,rules, regulations, and information in the Utica College Graduate Nursing Handbook and theaccompanying Practicum Handbooks at any time. Changes will become effective when theproper authorities determine, and the changes will apply to both prospective students and thosealready enrolled. This handbook is a general information publication only, and it is not intendedto nor does it contain all regulations that relate to students.4
Table of ContentsGraduate Nursing Program Directory . 2PREFACE . 4DISCLAIMER . 4Welcome from the Chair of Nursing. 10Graduate Program Outcomes . 11Program Goals: Master's and CAS in Family Nurse Practitioner . 11Program Goals: Master's and CAS in Nursing Education . 12Program Goals for the Master's and CAS in Nursing Leadership . 13Admission Criteria for the Graduate Nursing Program . 14Admission Criteria for Certificate of Advanced Study . 15Admission: TOEFL Score. 15Academic: Probation and Dismissal . 16Academic: Warning and Probation Process . 16Academic: Utica College Graduate Nursing Academic Written Warning Procedure . 17Academic: Dismissal Process . 18Academic: Summary Dismissal Violations Specific to the Graduate Nursing Program . 18Advising . 19Alcohol and Other Substance Policy . 19American Nurses Association Code of Ethics . 19Application for Degree . 20Attendance Policy . 20Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure . 20Class Participation . 20Class Participation: Required Expectations for Live-Session Classes:. 21Class Participation: Respect the Classroom . 21Class Participation: Be Prepared . 21Class Participation: Be Engaged . 21Class Participation: Netiquette . 21Class Participation: Tardiness, Removal from Class & Activities. 22Class Participation: MS Nursing Synchronous Session Rubric . 23Class Participation: Procedure for Missed Synchronous Session . 24Communication Policy. 245
Communication- Procedure for Academic Concerns . 24Confidentiality . 25Continuous Enrollment . 25CPR/BLS Certification . 26Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing . 26E-Mail . 26Employment . 26Extensions . 27Format: Online . 27Graduate Grading Policy. 27Graduate Grading Policy: Graduate Program Course Syllabus Grade Range . 27Grading Policy: Courses with Quizzes and Exams . 28Grading Policy: Examination Review Process . 28Grading Policy: Grade Changes. 28Grading Policy: Incomplete (I) Grade . 29Grading Policy: Lost Work . 30Grading Policy: Make-up Examinations . 30Grading Policy: Submission of Assignments. 30Grading Policy: Questions about Grading . 30Grading Policy: Written Assignments . 31Health Compliance Requirements . 31Health Compliance Requirement Reference Table . 32Health Compliance: Immunization and Titer Guidance . 33Health Insurance . 34Identification . 34Inactive Students . 34Intellectual Honesty . 34Intellectual Honesty: Examination and Quizzes . 35Intellectual Honesty: Plagiarism . 36Intellectual Honesty: Procedure . 36Intellectual Honesty: Plagiarism and Dishonesty Warning . 37Latex Allergy . 37Leave of Absence (LOA) . 37Matriculation . 37Non-Matriculated Course Work. 38Practicum . 386
Practicum: Change in Practicum Experience and or Change in Plan of Study . 38Practicum: Conflict of Interest . 38Practicum: Delayed Practicum Placements. 38Practicum: Documentation. 39Practicum: Malpractice Insurance . 39Practicum: Predisposing Conditions . 39Practicum: Readmission to Practicum Following Illness/Injury . 39Practicum: Readmission to Practicum Following Disability including Pregnancy and or Worker'sCompensation . 40Practicum: Sites . 40Practicum: Transportation and Travel. 40Professional Licensing: Procedure . 40Professional Licensing: Change in Professional Registered Nursing License Status . 41Readmission . 41Relocation . 41Repeating a Course . 41Social Media . 42Special Needs . 42Student Conduct . 42Student Conduct: Points System . 43Student Code of Conduct Violation Procedure . 43Taking Courses at Another Institution . 44Technology . 44Transfer Credit . 45Uniform Policy. 45Uniform Policy: Jewelry . 45Uniform Policy: Grooming . 46Safety and Performance . 46Student Representation on Department of Nursing Committees . 47Student Resources: Get Help . 47Student Resources: Success Websites. 47Graduate Program Core Curriculum . 48Core Curriculum for Education and Family Nurse Practitioner Programs Only . 50Family Nurse Practitioner Sample Plan of Study . 51Curriculum for Family Nurse Practitioner Program ONLY . 52Nursing Education Sample Plan of Study . 547
Curriculum for Graduate Nursing Education Program . 55Nursing Leadership: Sample Plan of Study . 56Curriculum for Graduate Nursing Leadership Program. 578
Meet the Graduate Nursing Program Success TeamFaculty Advisor: Each student is assigned a faculty advisor to assist with academic planning.Faculty advisors advise for assistance succeeding in classwork, academic concerns, makereferrals for various concerns to counselors and campus services. Academic concerns must gothrough the Faculty Advisor rather than the Success Coach.How to Find the Faculty Advisor: Each student is assigned a Faculty Advisor. Students areencouraged to meet with their Faculty Advisor each term and if they want to change their plan ofstudy. Students may use Banner Self-Service to locate the name of their Faculty Advisor. BannerSelf-Service Link https://bannerweb.utica.eduSuccess Coach: Utica College assigns students a Success Coach, who is dedicated to giving thesupport needed in making the transition to graduate studies, personal life challenges, courseregistration, time-management, accessing financial aid, or keeping accounts up to date.Theory Faculty: Graduate Nursing Faculty are assigned to deliver the theory didactic courses.Practicum Faculty: Graduate Nursing Faculty are assigned to deliver the practicum courses andto do practicum site visits and handle any practicum related questions or concerns.Graduate Nursing Practicum Coordinator: The Utica College Practicum Coordinator is aliaison between faculty, students, and practicum sites in the graduate program. The PracticumCoordinator assists students with practicum placement and oversees practicum contractattainment.9
Welcome from the Chair of NursingDear Utica College Nursing Graduate Students,Congratulations on your selection and admission to this rigorous program! Whether you areadmitted to the Family Nurse Practitioner, Leadership, or Nursing Education program, you havedecided to embark on a journey that will challenge you on your path to furthering your careergoals.The UC faculty, staff, and administration are thrilled that you are here and are committed to yoursuccess. Through your time in this program, you will be challenged but also supported duringthose challenging times. A common misconception of online education is that it is "easier"compared to completing coursework and degree requirements in a physical classroom. Pleaseknow that this misconception is unfounded, as online programs require no less effort than ourtraditional counterparts. A good rule to adhere to is to spend 2-3 hours studying or working oncourse assignments per credit hour. For example, if you are registered for six credits, you shouldspend 12-18 hours per week on coursework. Granted, this is an example, and for some courses,you may need to spend additional time.The discussion of workload brings me to my next point- if at any time you feel as if you are"lost" or you feel like you are falling behind, contact your course faculty immediately. Please donot wait for a poor grade or numerous poor grades to accumulate. Be proactive in your successand seek help. Needing faculty assistance does not indicate weakness.In closing, let me reiterate how thrilled we are that you have chosen to continue your nursingeducation with us at Utica College. You belong here, and we are committed to your success!Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance along the way.Doreen Rogers DNS, RN, Alumnus CCRN, CNEAssistant Professor of NursingNursing Program Chairdorogers@utica.edu10
Graduate Program OutcomesProgram Goals: Master's and CAS in Family Nurse Practitioner1. Integrate the arts and sciences, including leadership and ethical principles, with nursingscience as a foundation for decision-making within diverse situations, settings, and communitiesresulting in safe patient care, quality outcomes, and health promotion.2. Use critical reflection, innovation, and interprofessional collaboration to promote lifelonglearning and continual improvement, integrate current evidence, and inform policy.3.Incorporate current technologies to augment professional practice and scholarship.4. Employ analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills in the promotion of health, reduction of risk,and management of illness with diverse patient populations.5. Demonstrate interprofessional collaboration, ethical principles, and leadership throughpolitical and policy endeavors to enhance safety, quality, health care processes, and deliverysystems.6. Illustrate effective communication and collaboration during patient and family interactionand coordination of care services.11
Program Goals: Master's and CAS in Nursing Education1. Integrate the arts and sciences, including leadership and ethical principles, with nursingscience as a foundation for decision-making within diverse situations, settings, and communitiesresulting in safe patient care, quality outcomes, and health promotion.2. Use critical reflection, innovation, and interprofessional collaboration to promote lifelonglearning and continual improvement, integrate current evidence, and inform policy.3. Incorporate current technologies to augment professional practice and scholarship.4. Implement evidence-based teaching and learning strategies in diverse settings that facilitatethe achievement of identified outcomes and enhance the professional socialization anddevelopment of learners.5. Conduct learner-centered curriculum design and revision based on relevant organizationalframeworks, alignment with parent institution, accreditation and professional standards, andprogram outcomes.6. Synthesize program, course, and student learning effectiveness based on quantitative andqualitative assessment and evaluation data obtained per the systematic plan of evaluation.12
Program Goals for the Master's and CAS in Nursing Leadership1. Integrate the arts and sciences, including leadership and ethical principles, with nursingscience as a foundation for decision-making within diverse situations, settings, andcommunities resulting in safe patient care, quality outcomes, and health promotion.2. Use critical reflection, innovation, and interprofessional collaboration to promote lifelonglearning and continual improvement, integrate current evidence, and inform policy.3. Incorporate current technologies to augment professional practice and scholarship.4. Employ leadership, management, and ethical foundations in pursuit of performanceimprovement, risk management, human resources, financial management, and strategicplanning/management.5. Integrate contemporary national performance standards and professional recommendationsrelated to organizational governance and policy formation.6. Facilitate provision of quality services through community engagement, knowledge ofsocietal forces, and regional/national/global policy issues and initiatives.13
Admission Criteria for the Graduate Nursing Program An unencumbered RN license from the residing state.o If an offense is revealed which was not previously disclosed by the applicant ontheir application, the offer of admission to Utica College can be rescinded.GPA 3.0 or higher2,000 clock hours of work experience in nursing, verified by an HR DepartmentTwo letters of recommendationCompletion of a statistics course with a grade of "B" or higherA baccalaureate level health assessment course with an observed laboratory -grade of "B"or higherA statement of 500 words: The statement of interest must include well-constructedresponses to the following:o 1. Describe how your professional experiences have prepared you for futureeducation in the role, which is the focus of your desired track.o 2. Describe your plans to alter your work, professional, and /or personalobligations in order to have the time needed to successfully complete graduatecourses and clinical work.o 3. Identify one significant contemporary issue/problem in the current UShealthcare system and discuss how members of the nursing discipline can helpaddress/solve the issue/problem.14
Admission Criteria for Certificate of Advanced Study An unencumbered RN license from the residing state.o If an offense is revealed which was not previously disclosed by the applicant ontheir application, the offer of admission to Utica College can be rescinded.A Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing schoolMaster's degree must include the following course work for FNP and Nurse EducatorCAS program: pathophysiology, pharmacology, health assessmento If not taken, they will be included in the CAS FNP and Nurse EducatorcurriculumGPA 3.0 or higher2,000 clock hours of work experience in nursing, verified by an HR DepartmentTwo letters of recommendationCompletion of a statistics course with a grade of "B" or higherA baccalaureate level health assessment course with an observed laboratory -grade of "B"or higherA statement of 500 words: The statement of interest must include well-constructedresponses to the following:o 1. Describe how your professional experiences have prepared you for futureeducation in the role, which is the focus of your desired track.o 2. Describe your plans to alter your work, professional, and /or personalobligations in order to have the time needed to successfully complete graduatecourses and clinical work.o 3. Identify one significant contemporary issue/problem in the current UShealthcare system and discuss how members of the nursing discipline can helpaddress/solve the issue/problem.Admission: TOEFL ScoreFor non-native speakers of English, a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)score of 550 on the paper-based examination; a minimum TOEFL score of 213 on the computerbased examination; 79 on the internet-based examination (minimum of 25 on the speakingportion required).15
Academic: Probation and DismissalA letter of academic probation will be issued to any student who meets any of the followingcriteria: 1 grade of F 1 grade of WFIf a student receives an F or WF, the student will be placed on academic probation and mustsuccessfully retake the course or an equivalent course as approved by the program director in thenext semester. If the course is not offered in the next semester, the student may, with the programchair's approval, remain as an active student and take courses appropriate to his/her course ofstudy. However, the student must retake the failed course the next time it is offered. Failure tosuccessfully retake the course will result in dismissal from the program. The student is allowedto retake the course only once. Once the failed course is retaken, the grade of F or WF is nolonger calculated into the GPA but remains on the transcript and counts toward dismissal. If thecourse is not required for the program, specialization, or concentration in which the student isenrolled, the student, with the permission of the program director, may decide not to repeat thecourse, but the grade of F will remain calculated in the GPA.If following a successful appeal and reinstatement, a student earns a second dismissal thatdismissal cannot be appealed and is considered a permanent separation from the College. Someprograms may have stricter policies or procedures; please see program-specific pages.Note: All the steps outlined in this policy may not happen to a student. It is possible for a studentto be dismissed without previously being placed on probation if that student meets therequirement for dismissal. Students who are dismissed and wish to return, at any point, mustsubmit an appeal to the Academic Standards Committee online at Utica.edu/petitionAcademic: Warning and Probation Process A letter of warning will be issued by t
Graduate Nursing Program Directory Chair of Nursing and Director of Graduate Nursing Doreen Rogers, DNS, RN, CNE Assistant Professor of Nursing Email: dorogers@utica.edu Office: 238 White Hall, School of Health Professions and Education Graduate Nursing - Nurse Practitioner Program Director Jennifer Klimek-Yingling, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BC
