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2018-2019Description of Competencies and Alignment with Professional Standards [Essentials of Baccalaureate Educationfor Professional Nursing Practice (AACN, 2008); Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice (ANA, 2015)]Level 1 Courses(Outcome)Competency(Identifies ownpersonal attitudes,value, and beliefs.)Recognize personalattitudes, values, andbeliefs duringtreatment of illness.Examine how personalvalues relate tocontemporary ethicalissues. (AACNEssential I, II, VII, IX)(ANA Standard 7,8,14)Level 2 Courses(Outcome)Competency(Interpret impact ofspiritual beliefs andvalues on life, health,illness, and death.)Examine personal andclient attitudes, values,and beliefs, and itseffects on health,illness, and death.Incorporatelegal/ethical standardsand accountability intoprofessional nursingpractice.(AACNEssential I, VI, VIII, IX)(ANA Standard 8,9)Level 3 Courses(Outcome)Competency(Evaluate the impactof spiritual beliefs.)Evaluate and modifycare plans inrecognition of clientpractices/beliefs.Honor client practicesto promote health andwellness. (AACNEssential I, VI, IX)(ANA Standard 7, 9)Level 4 Courses(Outcome)Competency(Support individuals,families, andcommunities as anadvocate.)Demonstratesgenuine interest inothers.Practices lovingkindness, associatedwith Jean Watson’stheory of HumanCaring/CaringScience, andequanimity. (AACNEssential I, VI, IX)(ANA Standard cal frameworks toorganize nursingpractice.)Completebasic nursing skillsusing the nursingprocess.Applies Standards ofPractice in the nursingcare of individuals.Comprehend thecritical thinkingprocess and itsrelevance to nursingpractice. (AACNEssential III, V, VII,VIII, IX) (ANAStandard 5, 7)(Demonstrate the use ofthe nursing process as asystematic approach forthinking throughpractice issues.) Utilizethe nursing process as asystematic approach forthinking throughpractice issues.Examine how theteaching-learningprocess is related to thenursing process.Determines caremanagement needs ofclients, and identifiesresources that affectdelivery of care andclient outcomes. (AACNEssential III, V, VII, VIII,IX) (ANA Standard 13,14)(Examine research as atool for seekinganswers to clinicallysignificant nursingproblems.) Critiquethe value of his/hercritical thinkingprocess.Utilize research as atool for seekinganswers to clinicallysignificant nursingproblems.Manages complexitiesof clients. Identifiesneeds, and anticipatescoordination ofservices. (AACNEssential III, V, VII,VIII, IX) (ANA Standard9, 13, 14, 15)(Synthesizeknowledge fromliberal arts, appliedsciences, and currentresearch in thedelivery of nursingcare.) Evaluates andrevises decisions.Critically evaluatesnursing care issues,and developsappropriate actionsfor clinicalsituations.Collaborates with thehealthcare team topromoteachievement ofclient outcomes.(AACN Essential III,V, VII, VIII, IX) (ANAStandard 10, 13, 14,16, 17)Communication(Describe verbal andnon-verbal languagethat conveys theintended meaning.)Differentiatesbetween therapeutic,social, andprofessionalcommunication.Applies principles oftherapeuticcommunication withassigned clients.(Apply therapeuticcommunicationprinciples duringinteractions withothers.) Demonstrateseffectivecommunication skillsduring nurse-client andprofessionalinteractions.Demonstrate ability tocommunicate in writingwith a variety of(Compare and contrastdifferentcommunicationstrategies.) Affectspatient care throughinitiation of effectivecommunication(written and verbal)with clients andcolleagues.Evaluates owncommunication skills.(AACN Essential I, IV,(Evaluate thecommunicationtechniques utilized inthe teaching-learningprocess.)Communicateseffectively withhealth care team inthe role of theleader/manager.Communicateseffectively withcommunities andRC-SONConceptsChallenge ofSpirituality6

2018-2019(AACN Essential I, IV,VI, VII, IX) (ANAStandard 9)Caring(Define Jean Watson’sTheory of HumanCaring/CaringScience)Recognize the coreconcepts of thetheory.Describe various waysof caring. (AACNEssential I, VI, VII, IX)(ANA Standard 7,8,9,10)audiences. (AACNEssential I, IV, VI, VII,IX) (ANA Standard9,10)VI, VII, IX) (ANAStandard 9,10, 13,14)(Discuss Jean Watson’sTheory of HumanCaring/Caring Science.)Apply concepts of thetheory to support acaring and healingenvironment andteamwork.Educate the client inmaking informedchoices. (AACNEssential I, VI, VII, IX)(ANA Standard 12, 13)(Demonstrate JeanWatson’s Theory ofHuman Caring/CaringScience behaviors.)Engage in caringhealing practices.Engage in genuineteaching-learningwithin the client’sframe of reference.(AACN Essential I, VI,VII, IX) (ANA Standard13,15, 17)non-nursing officialsto promote healthcare initiatives.(AACN Essential II,III, IV, VI, VII, IX)(ANA Standard 9,10, 13, 14, 15)(Model behaviorsassociated with JeanWatson’s Theory ofHuman Caring/CaringScience.) Embracealtruistic values andpractice-lovingkindness with selfand others.Practicesdiscernment inevaluatingcircumstances andsituations vs. beingjudgmental.(AACN Essential I, II,III, VI, VII, IX) (ANAStandard 11,15,16)CommunityOriented(Identify healthpromotion and diseaseprevention strategiesin a variety ofsettings.)Explain basickey health promotionand risk reductionstrategies.Describe healthdeterminants relevantto the individual,family, andcommunity. (AACNEssential I, V, VII,VIII, IX) (ANAStandard 7,11)(Demonstrate healthpromotional and diseaseprevention activities ina variety of settings.)Educate clients aboutdisease prevention andrisk reductionstrategies.Analyze the importanceof cultural and globalfactors on perception ofhealth and illness.(AACN Essential I, V,VII, VIII, IX0 (ANAStandard 7, 17)(Appraises ownpractice of nursingthrough leadership andcommunity service.)Identifies vulnerablepopulations.Apply diseaseprevention and riskreduction strategies tovulnerablepopulations.(AACNEssential V, VII, VIII,IX) (ANA Standard 7,13, 16, 17)(Developcommitment tocommunityinvolvement andleadership.)Examines the role ofnurses beyond theacute care setting.Examines policies andpractices affectinghealth care.Identifies strategiesto remedy social orinstitutional ethicalissues. (AACNEssential II, V, VII,VIII, IX) (ANAStandard 7,10,11,12, 16, 17)CulturalUnderstanding(Recognize diversecultural practices.)Situate professionalnursing in thetreatment of diseasewithin the culturalcontext. Performappropriateassessments fordiverse clients. (AACNEssential I, VIII, IX)(ANA Standard 1,2,(Demonstrate culturalassessment.)(Appraise culturallydiverse healthcarepractices.)Differentiate betweencultural and socialdeterminants ofhealth.(Advocates forculturally diversehealth carepractices.) Identifybarriers to a diverseworkforce in nursing.Identify strategiesthat will improveworkforce diversity innursing. Examinesstrategies to improvecultural competenceSituate healthassessment within thecultural context.Implement nursinginterventions thatreflect understanding ofdiversity. (AACNEssential III, VII, IX)(ANA Standard 1,2,3,7Develop plan of carefor culturally diversevulnerable populations.(AACN Essential III,

2018-20198)4, 8)VII, IX) (ANA Standard4,5a, 5b, 8)in the clinicalsettings.(AACN Essential III,VII, IX) ANA Standard5a, 5b, 6, 8)ACADEMIC ADVISINGThe Academic Coordinator will help students with class scheduling, transcript updating, transfer evaluation and generalquestions about Rochester College. It is the student’s responsibility to meet with the Coordinator at least once eachsemester to ensure that the student is meeting requirements for the nursing program and is progressingsatisfactorily towards graduation.All faculty serve as Academic Advisers to students. They will advise students about professional/academic direction andother nursing questions.ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR NURSING STUDENTSACEMAPP clinical placement (annual) 50Drug Screen (annual) 38 at Crittenton (Check w/PCP/possible ins. coverage)Michigan Background Check (annual)stImmunizations/titers (1 year if not up-to-date) 10Varies[MMR, Varicella, Hep B, TDaP(every 10 years)]Check with PCP/possible insurance coverageTb skin test (annual)varies (Check with PCP)Flu vaccine (annual)Free at RC Health FairstPhysical exam (1 year only)Varies/May be covered by insurance at PCPCPR certification (every 2 years) 80 (if completed at Rochester College)Must be Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider (HCP)Uniform with RC logo (1st year only) 130- 150Kaplan NCLEX test prep (every semester) 100Lab fee (1st year only) 100Skills Lab Kit (1st year only) 236stSecondary skills equipment (1 year only)varies(Includes stethoscope, BP cuff, hemostat/scissors, and penlight)Available at Scrubs and BeyondNational Student Nurse Association membership 35DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO RC SONAll official documents are to be completed before a student is allowed to attend lecture/clinical. Rochester College usesACEMAPP as our clinical placement tool. Upon acceptance into the Rochester College School of Nursing, new studentnames and email addresses will be provided to ACEMAPP.Once the student has an ACEMAPP account, the following requirements will be uploaded, by the student, toACEMAPP. Please use the uploading instructions from the following ACEMAPP link: https://acemapp.org/kb/578

2018-2019To be uploaded to ACEMAPP:oPhysical Exam. Complete the student information portion of the Comprehensive Clinical Health Form(Appendix A) and take it to your appointment. The top portion is to be filled out by the student; the bottom portionby the healthcare provider. You can complete this at your private physician’s office and bill to your healthinsurance company (if applicable).oDrug Screen. A urine drug screen may be obtained at the student’s private physician’s office or at CrittentonHospital’s Occupational Medicine dept. (248-652-5203). Go to Crittenton ER between 7am-4pm to leave a urinesample. Ask to have the results sent to Rochester College School of Nursing. The student will be responsible forpayment. The drug screen will need to be submitted at the beginning of each school year.oBackground Check. RC SON requires a Michigan State Police online background check in order to comply withclinical agency requirements. The background check will be required at the beginning of each year of nursingschool. If the student provides a background check from another source it must be a statewide Michigan search.Please follow the procedure listed below for obtaining clearance:Log on to https://apps.michigan.gov/Home/Login?q MlGPpWZJC eyoP6U6CpNUg %27. Choose the“Get Started” tab. Log in as a guest user and follow instructions. Review the information provided, followthe requirements, and print your search. Print the sheet with results and not the payment confirmationpage. (There is a 10 charge [Visa, Discover, or MasterCard] by the Michigan State Police for thisservice).oImmunization Records. Students must provide documentation of all vaccines received. Without proof of vaccine,titers will need to be obtained to show immunity. Proof of immunization will be needed for Hepatitis B, MMR(Mumps, Rubella and Rubeola), TDaP (pertussis must be a part of this), Varicella (disease history ofchicken pox is not proof), and flu (immunization offered later in Fall). Students should keep a copy for theirrecords.oBLS Healthcare Provider. Students must have a valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support(BLS) Healthcare Provider card prior to starting class. The BLS card will be valid for 2 years. Re-certificationmust be completed and uploaded to ACEMAPP prior to expiration. The BLS card must be kept current throughoutnursing school.9

2018-2019Clinical Requirements Student ChecklistREQUIREMENTFREQUENCYPROOF OF REQUIREMENTBackground checkAnnuallyCopy of criminal record responseMMR (Mumps,Rubella, Rubeola)One timeDocumented dates of 2 vaccinations ORTiters indicating immunizationVaricellaOne timeDocumented date of vaccination OR Titerindicating immunizationHepatitis BOne timeDocumented dates of 3 vaccinations ORTiters indicating immunization OR signedwaiver (Appendix B)TDaPEvery 10 yearsDocumentation of injection (Pertussis mustbe included)TB Test (PPD)AnnuallyDate and result of skin test. Chest X-ray withnegative result will be accepted if studenthas a history of positive skin testDrug ScreenAnnuallyCopy of drug screen resultBLS/HCPEvery 2 yearsCopy of BLS/HCP cardFlu VaccineAnnuallyDocumentation of injectionGENERAL POLICIESRC SON CRIMINAL BACKGROUND POLICYAdmission to RC School of Nursing academic program is conditional upon review of prospective student’s criminalbackground check.Policy:A.Students must submit annual criminal background check prior to the start of each fall semester.B.Any applicants with a misdemeanor on their record must meet with the Dean/Director of RC SON prior tothe beginning of the academic year.C.Any active RC SON student who commits a misdemeanor will be subject to the State of Michigan Boardof Nursing rules.D.If a student commits a felony while enrolled in the RC School of Nursing, the student will be dismissedfrom the RC School of Nursing.CLINICAL REQUIREMENT POLICYA.B.C.Rochester College School of Nursing Clinical requirements, as outlined in the clinical requirement studentchecklist, is to be updated/completed and uploaded to ACEMAPP two weeks prior to the fall semester.Any requirement, as outlined in the clinical requirement student checklist, that expires within theacademic year must be updated and submitted prior to the expiration date.Students may not attend clinical with any undocumented or expired clinical requirements.10

2018-2019PROGRESSION POLICY All NUR courses required for the nursing education program will be evaluated based on satisfactory completion ofclass, lab, and/or clinical competencies. The classroom competency standard requirement is 80% or higher.Students are required to achieve a satisfactory evaluation in the lab and clinical components of each NUR course.Numerical grades below 80% in the NUR courses and/or an unsatisfactory lab and/or clinical evaluation for thesemester are considered unsatisfactory attainment of course competencies. One Unsatisfactory evaluation inclass, lab and/or clinical will result in the student’s failure to progress in the NUR course sequence. Students whocomplete a nursing course with a 79.9 average or below will not progress in the nursing program. In clinicalcourses, final course grade will reflect actual cumulative test score earned from objective testing of course nativeexams. In non-clinical courses, final course grade will reflect actual grade earned by total body of work in thecourse. Progression to the next level of clinical courses cannot occur without successful completion of theprevious level clinical courses.Students who experience non-progression in the nursing program and who desire to remain in the program mustsubmit a reflective summary with a plan for improvement. They must also meet with their academic faculty.A student must submit the reflective summary with a statement of intent to remain in the program and theirimprovement plan within six months from the term of non-progression to be reinstated as a RC SON student.Reinstatement to the nursing program will be allowed one time only. Acceptance is contingent upon:oo Meeting the current admission, advanced placement, and graduation requirements in effect at the time ofconsideration for reinstatement.Submitting a reflective summary, statement of intent to remain in the program, and a plan for improvement.Failure of any two nursing courses/clinical will result in dismissal from the Rochester College School of Nursing.Program completion must occur within four years of entry into the School of Nursing.MATH POLICYIn order to demonstrate competency in calculating safe medication dosages, the student is required to pass a mathcompetency examination each semester with a score of 100% prior to administering medication in clinical. Students havethree (3) attempts to achieve this benchmark. The 2nd/3rd attempt can occur no less than 48 hours after the previousattempt allowing time for remediation. Students who are not successful after the 3rd attempt are deemed unsafe in clinicalpractice and will receive a grade of “unsatisfactory” for the clinical component of the course. No additional attempts maybe given and no alternative assignments may be utilized in place of this competency examination.TESTING POLICYIn order to receive a passing score in a NUR course with clinical, a student must average a cumulative score of 80% onexaminations. This average is to include all course-native examinations. Kaplan product testing will not be included.DISMISSAL FROM NURSING PROGRAMStudents may be dismissed from the RC SON when any of the following occur:1. A student earns less than a 2.7 (80%) in any nursing course. In a clinical/lecture class the student must pass bothcomponents to pass the class. Clinical is a pass/fail.2. A student earns less than a 2.0 (73%) in a general education class.3. A student withdraws from or earns an incomplete in a nursing course.4. A student engages in any act that is in violation of the Criminal Code of Michigan or compromises the welfare orintegrity of another person.5. A student experiences physical, behavioral or psychological difficulties that would interfere with his or her ability tomeet academic or professional standards.6. A student produces a drug screen that reflects illicit drug use or a background check that reveals a criminalrecord.WITHDRAWAL FROM NURSING PROGRAM POLIC

The Baccalaureate in Nursing program at Rochester College School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, (202)887-6791. . includes full acceptance to Rochester College and receipt of all transcripts by the application deadline. B. To be eligible to apply, applicants .