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Student Handbook2019-2021
Table of ContentsSECTION I: WELCOME TO THE RUTGERS SCHOOL OF NURSING CAMDEN1. Welcome to the Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden . . . 72. Acknowledgement of Receipt of Student Handbook . . . . 73. Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden (SNC) Leadership, Administration, and Staff. . 8-104. Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden (SNC) Faculty and Part-Time Lecturers (PTLs) . 10-115. About Rutgers University Mission . . 126. About Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden . 12a. Mission . .12b. Vision .12c. Belief Statement . . 137. Non-discrimination Policy Notice . 148. 2019- 2020 Academic Calendar . . 14SECTION II: BACCALAUREATE PROGRAMSSection II A: Program Details and Admission1. Program Student Learning Outcomes 15a) 4-Year Pre-Licensure (Traditional) BS Program . . 15b) Accelerated Pre-Licensure BS Program (ABS) . . 15c) RN.BSN Program .152. Transfer Credits . .161.2.3.4.5.Section II B: ComplianceCompliance . 16Malpractice Liability Insurance . . .16Technical Standards & Office of Disabilities information . 16Rutgers University Protection of Minors Policy . 17Student Policy on Sexual Harassment, Violence and Misconduct . 17Section II C: Clinical Placement and Expectations1. Clinical Laboratory Experience . .172. Professional Behavior in Clinical Settings . 18a) Contractual . . 18b) Accountability . 193. Nursing Code of Ethics . . 194. Clinical Expectations . 19A. Appearance 19- 20B. Pregnancy . .20C. Injury and Exposure to Hazardous Material in the Clinical Setting . . 20-212
5. Clinical Enhancement Process . 216. Clinical Warning Form 21-221.2.3.4.Section II D: Academic Policies and ProceduresStudent Code of Conduct .22Academic Integrity . 23Academic Policies . 23-27a) Poor Academic Standing Policy . 23b) Academic Warning Policy 24c) Withdrawal Policy 24-25d) Course Grade Grievance Policy 25-26e) Academic Probation Policy . 26f) Continued Academic Probation Policy . 27g) Dismissal Policy . . 27Attendance Policies 28-29a) University Attendance Policy 28b) School of Nursing–Camden Attendance Policies 28-291) Course Absences .282) Clinical Absences 291.2.3.4.5.6.Section II E: Program ProgressionProgression in the Pre-Licensure Nursing Program . 30a) Nursing Courses . 30b) Non-Nursing Courses . 30Grading Format for Nursing Courses . 30Test Time Allotment 31Medication Calculation Testing Policy 31Nursing Curriculum Plans 31Independent Study .31-33Section II F: Computing, Technology and Social Media Conduct1. Raptor Connect .342. Computing and Technology . 343. Social Media Policy . 34a) Code of conduct with Social Media 35b) Guidelines for using Social Media . 35Section II G: Student Services and Resources1. Student Activities . 36a) Eta Mu Honor Societies 36b) SNA Student Organizations . 362. Student Representation on School of Nursing–Camden Committees . 37Section II H: Graduation and Nursing Program Awards/Scholarships1. Graduation Policies Credit Requirements . 373
2. Graduation with Honors . 373. Representative Nursing Program Awards and Scholarships . 37SECTION III: RN TO BSN PROGRAMSection III A: Program Details and Admission1. RN to BS Nursing Program (for Registered Nurse) . .392. Transfer Credits . 39Section III B: Academic Advisement1. Academic Advisement RN TO BS . .39-40Section III C: Compliance1. Compliance . . 402. Document Tracking .41SECTION IV: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMSSection IV A: Graduate certificate program descriptions1. School Nurse Certification Program . .42a) Certificate Track .42b) Certificate Track with Mastery of Nursing Pathway .422. The Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Education Program (WOCNEP) Certificate .43a) Program Goals .43b) Required Courses 43c) Formats .43i) On campus 43-44ii) Online 44Section IV B: Compliance and Liability1. Compliance . . 442. Malpractice Liability Insurance .44SECTION V: GRADUATE DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP) PROGRAM1.2.3.4.Section V A: Program Description, Mission and VisionDoctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program . .45DNP Mission Statement 45DNP Program Vision 45DNP Program & Student Learning Outcomes 45-46Section V B: Program Details and Admission1. DNP Program Description . . 464
2. DNP-MBA Dual Degree Program . .463. DNP Scholarship . . .46a) Definition of Nursing Scholarship . . .46-47b) Description of the Scholarship of Practice . .474. DNP APRN Courses . . 475. Non-Clinical Courses that Support the DNP Role . . 486. DNP-MBA Dual Degree Program Courses . . .48a) Core Courses . . .48b) Foundational Courses . . .497. Undergraduate Student Work in the DNP Program . .498. DNP Program Entry Options . 49a) Early Entry Options .49b) Post Baccalaureate Option . 50c) Post Master’s Option . 501.2.3.4.Section V C: Academic Policies and ProceduresAdvisement and Supervision of Student Work . . 50Course Grade Requirements . 50Clinical Rotations and Attendance . .51Clinical Performance Evaluation . 51Section V D: Compliance1. Compliance . 522. Malpractice Liability Insurance . .523. Injury and Exposure to Hazardous Material in the Clinical Setting .521.2.3.4.5.6.7.1.2.3.4.Section V E: Program RequirementsProgram GPA Requirements for Retention and Progression . .52Grading and GPA Measures . .53Incomplete Grades . .53Student Course Evaluations . .53Requirements for Graduation . .53Post BS/BS students .53Post MSN students . 54Section V F: Program Outcomes and Curricular PlanProgram Outcomes . 54DNP Curricular Plans . . 54a) Full time and part time options . .54b) Early Entry Options . .54DNP Scholarly Project .55RN TO BS DNP Early Entry 565
APPENDICIESAppendix A: Compliances Health and Background Requirements . .57-61Appendix B: Clinical Enhancement Tool (CET) . 62-63Appendix C: Clinical Warning .64Appendix D: Independent Study Application .65Appendix E: Re-Application to the School of Nursing after Student Dismissal 66-67Appendix F: Re-Application to the School of Nursing following a Leave of Absence (LOA) . 68Appendix G: Remediation Policy for Nursing Courses . 69-70Appendix H: Technical Standards 71-756
SECTION I: WELCOME TO THE RUTGERS SCHOOL OF NURSING–CAMDENThe Student Handbook serves as a resource for any student enrolled in a nursing program at RutgersSchool of Nursing–Camden (SNC). It details program expectations and policies; informs nursing studentsof their roles and responsibilities; and is the primary resource for students to successfully becomeprofessional nurses. You are responsible for understanding and following the policies included in thisHandbook and in the Rutgers–Camden Undergraduate Catalog Academic Policies and Procedures(http://catalogs.rutgers.edu). Our faculty look forward to working with you.The Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate NursingEducation and is approved by the State Board of Nursing of the State of New Jersey.Commission on Collegiate Nursing EducationNursing Education (CCNE)One DuPont Circle, NW, Suite 530Washington, D.C. 20036973-504-6430http://www.aacn.nche.eduState of New JerseyBoard of NursingP.O. Box 45010Newark, NJ singThe Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden Student Handbook is applicable to all programs; specific sectionsof the handbook outline expectations for undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs.Disclaimer:Rutgers University and the School of Nursing–Camden reserve the right to amend any regulations, fees,policies, conditions, and courses described herein as circumstances may require. Students will be notified ofsubstantive changes via their official Rutgers email address. The provisions of this handbook are not andmay not be regarded as contractual between the Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden and the students or itsemployees.Acknowledgement of Receipt of Student HandbookAll students will acknowledge receipt of the Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden Student Handbook via anelectronic sign-off. Each student is responsible for reading and abiding by the information contained withinthe Student Handbook and the Rutgers University Camden Catalog, both of which contain importantinformation needed during student experiences at Rutgers University. Students will be provided with a linkin Raptor Connect to complete this acknowledgement.7
Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden (SNC) Leadership and AdministrationLeadershipDonna M. Nickitas, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNE, FNAP, FAANDean and Professordonna.nickitas@rutgers.eduMarie T. O'Toole, Ed.D., RN, FAANSenior Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Professormarie.otoole@rutgers.eduLynne C. Borucki, PhD, RNDivisional Chair, Center of External Affairs and Clinical Excellenceand Clinical Associate Professorlborucki@camden.rutgers.eduKatherine Soss Prihoda, DNP, PPCNP-BCDivisional Chair, Center of Academic Excellence–Division of Advanced Nursing Practiceand Clinical Assistant Professorprihodks@camden.rutgers.eduPatricia D. Suplee, PhD, RN, RNC-OBDivisional Chair, Center of Academic Excellence–Division of Baccalaureate Nursing Practiceand Associate Professorsuplee@camden.rutgers.eduMargaret Avalone, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, CNEInterim Program Director for Pre-Licensure Programs and Clinical Assistant Professormargaret.avalone@rutgers.eduE. Renee Cantwell, DNP, RN (Sabbatical Leave Fall 2019)Program Director, ABS Program and Clinical Associate Professorrenee.cantwell@rutgers.eduBonnie Jerome-D’Emilia, PhD, MPH, CBCN, RNProgram Director, RN TO BS Program and Associate Professorbjdem@camden.rutgers.eduJanice Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN-AP, CRNP, MAPWCA, ANEF, FAANProgram Director, WOCN Program and Professorjanice.beitz@camden.rutgers.edu8
Sharon Conway, MSN, RN, CSN-NJDirector, School Nurse Certification Programsharon.conway@rutgers.eduAdministrationGary Rago, MBA, CPADirector, Finance and Administrationrago@camden.rutgers.eduStaffCarlie Ale, MSN, RN-BC, CNEClinical Coordinatorcarlie.ale@rutgers.eduNancy Hill, MSN, RN, CMSRN, CCMSimulation Specialisthillnj@camden.rutgers.eduSharlene Joseph-Brown, MBAExecutive Assistant to the Deansharlene.joseph-brown@rutgers.eduSonia Krutzke, MA, MRSAdministrative Assistantsonia.krutzke@camden.rutgers.eduJason LoveAdministrative Assistantjason.love@rutgers.eduRobin LundellAdministrative Assistantrobin.lundell@rutgers.eduMikaela Maria, MAAdministrative AssistantMikaela.Maria@rutgers.eduMichael MorganAdministrative Assistantmike.morgan@camden.rutgers.eduJana L. Nelson, MA, EdAssistant Dean I9
jana.nelson@rutgers.eduMelanie Palm, MS EdAssistant Dean IIImelanie.palm@rutgers.eduThomas PorvaznikSenior Program Coordinatorporvazta@camden.rutgers.eduJonathan P. Smith, MPAAssistant Dean IIIjonsmith@camden.rutgers.eduPenny Smith, MSN, RN, CCRNSimulation Specialistpjs266@camden.rutgers.eduDavina A. Soernssen, DNP, RN, MSN, CHSELaboratory Support Specialistdigiacda@camden.rutgers.eduKathleen WalkerBusiness Assistant IIkmw263@camden.rutgers.eduMargo Wallace, MSN, RNClinical Coordinatormargow@camden.rutgers.eduDavida WedingtonPrincipal Management Assistantwedingda@rutgers.eduFacultyRobert Atkins, PhD, RN, FAANMargaret Avallone, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, CNECynthia Ayres, PhD, RN, FNAPClaudia Beckmann, PhD, WHNP, BC, CNMJanice Beitz, PhD, RN, CS, CNOR, CWOCN-AP, CRNP, APNC, ANEF, FNAP, FAANLynne C. Borucki, PhD, RN10
Renee Cantwell, DNP, RNBrigitte S. Cypress, EdD, RN, CCRNSharon Conway, MSN, RN, NJ-CSNRachel Derr, DNP, MSN, RNC-LRN, CNEJeanann Sousou Coppola, DNP, RN, CNM, CNENancy Jaskowak Cresse, DNP, MS, RN, APN-BCKevin R. Emmons, DrNP, RN, APN, AGPCNP-BC, CWCN, CFCNKathleen Jackson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ANP-BC, BC-ADMBonnie Jerome-D’Emilia, PhD, MPH, CBCN, RNAngela Kelly, DNP, RN, APN, WHNP-BC, RNC-OBTerri-Ann Kelly, PhD, RN, CPTSheila Linz, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BCJamille Nagtalon-Ramos, EdD, WHNP-BC, IBCLC, FAANPDonna Nickitas, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CNE, FNAP, FAANMarie T. O’Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN, ANEFStaci Pacetti, BS, PharmDNancy Pontes, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FNAPKatherine Soss Prihoda, RN, DNP, PPCNP-BCTyshaneka Saffold, MSN, RNPatricia Sayers, DNP, RNJennifer Sipe, MSN, RN, ANP-BCCatherine Stubin, PhD, RN, CNE, CCRN-KPatricia D. Suplee, PhD, RNC-OBCarol Wallinger, JD, BSN, RNMelanie Wassel, DNP, RN, NP-C, GNP-BCWanda Williams, PhD, RN, WHNP-BCMary Wunnenberg, EdD, MSN, RNRutgers School of Nursing–Camden faculty are recognized experts in their fields of study and clinicalpractice who are committed to motivating students and to fostering their academic success. Thesededicated mentors model resilience and encourage our students to identify—and surpass—their academicand career goals. Our faculty, comprising 33 full-time professors and more than 200 part-time lecturers,contribute to a campus-wide climate of cross-disciplinary collaboration, engaged civic learning, andevidence-based research. At the School of Nursing–Camden, faculty are hands-on practitioners andresearchers who investigate topics such as poverty and vulnerable communities; health promotion, diseaseprevention, and health literacy; access to care; community-based research; and social determinants of health– to name a few https://nursing.camden.rutgers.edu/faculty .Part Time Lecturers (PTLs)A number of well-qualified professionals—our part-time lecturers (PTLs)—supplement the full-timenursing faculty. PTLs have a master’s degree in nursing, or a doctoral degree if they are involved in11
clinical courses or clinical supervision. Other supportive faculty with graduate degrees in related fields mayparticipate on the nursing faculty team to enrich and augment nursing education.About Rutgers University MissionRutgers, The State University of New Jersey has a threefold mission (http://www.rutgers.edu/about):instruction, research and public service, with each component supporting the other two. The Rutgerscommunity on the Camden Campus recently completed the process of strategic icPlan.pdf ), elaborating upon the university mission: Bringingthe Rutgers experience to southern New Jersey and the Delaware Valley, Rutgers University-Camdenprepares the next generations of leaders by delivering interdisciplinary and innovative research, rigorousacademic programs and engaged experiential learning opportunities, and solution oriented services thatchange communities. Likewise, the mission of the Rutgers School of Nursing–Camden elaborates uponthe University mission and advances the concept of nursing education “to prepare professional nurses whoare knowledgeable, competent and innovative providers of care in the areas of health promotion, diseaseprevention, and care of sick and dying patients across the life span locally, nationally, and globally.”About Rutgers School of Nursing–CamdenMissionWe educate clinically excellent nurses who become strong, interprofessional team members; visionaryadvocates and leaders; and engaged citizens who build healthy communities in southern New Jersey andbeyond.VisionRutgers School of Nursing–Camden's vision is to be known for excellence in nursing education,advancements in nursing science, and a vibrant, innovative, and trusting milieu.12
Belief StatementOur Philosophy of Nursing and Nursing Education was originally crafted by faculty leader Carol Germain,Ed.D., RN, FAAN in 2010. It reflects enduring beliefs that guide our mission, vision, and core values.Nursing is a discipline and a profession that blends its own knowledge base with the knowledge of otherdisciplines. Because humans are holistic beings, nursing knowledge for professional practice involves—butis not limited to—the synthesis of empirics (science), aesthetics, ethics, and understanding of the self andothers. In recognition of this human totality, professional nursing integrates arts and humanities with thefindings of nursing research into the more highly developed, evidence-based practice required in amulticultural and global society.In a free society, access to care—and decision-making regarding one’s care—are rights, not privileges.Nurses, as professional leaders and advocates, have the individual and disciplinary responsi
suplee@camden.rutgers.edu Margaret Avalone, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, CNE Interim Program Director for Pre-Licensure Programs and Clinical Assistant Professor margaret.avalone@rutgers.edu E. Renee Cantwell, DNP, RN (Sabbatical Leave Fall 2019) Program Director, ABS Program and Clinical Associ
