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Undergraduate Catalog 2018-2019Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences 491NursingStrickland, Ora, Ph.D., DSc (Hon), RN, FAAN Dean andProfessorAlfonso, Fernando, CRNA, ARNP Visiting Instructor,AnesthesiologyArcher, Andrea, Ed.D., MSN, ARNP-BC, CCRN, RNVisiting Clinical Assistant ProfessorAzutillo, Elizabeth, MSN, RN Clinical AssistantProfessorBarfield, Latisha, DNP, CNM, ARNP Clinical AssistantProfessorBlais, Kathleen, Ed.D., RN Professor EmeritusBrooten, Dorothy, Ph.D., RN, FAAN ProfessorBrown, Ellen, Ed.D., RN, ARNP Associate ProfessorBuscemi, Charles, Ph.D., RN, ARNP-BC ClinicalAssociate Professor and Assistant ChairGraduate Nursing – Advanced Practice NursingProgramsCaicedo, Carmen, Ph.D., RN Assistant ProfessorDe Los Santos, Maria, DNP, RN, MPH, ARNP ClinicalAssistant ProfessorDelgado, Victor, DNP, ANP-BC, NP-C, RN ClinicalAssistant ProfessorDiez Sampedro, Ana Ph.D., FNP-BC, RN ClinicalAssociate ProfessorDiaz, Valerie, DNP, CRNA, ARNP, RN Clinical AssistantProfessor, NursingDlugasch, Lucie, Ph.D., RN, ARNP-BC ClinicalAssociate ProfessorDuran, Mechell, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CDE,CDTC, Clinical Assistant ProfessorEvans, Hallie, DNP, CRNA Clinical Assistant Professor,AnesthesiologyFenkl, Eric, Ph.D., RN, CNE Associate ProfessorFlowers, Monica, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC ClinicalAssistant ProfessorFonseca, Mark A., MSN, APRN, AGPCNP BC,CHSE Clinical Instructor, Nursing and Coordinator,Simulation Teaching and Research (STAR) Center,Framil, Carmen, DNP, ARNP, ANP-BC Clinical AssistantProfessorFriedemann, Marie-Luise, Ph.D., RN ProfessorEmeritusGaillard, Trudy Ph.D., RN, CDE, FAHA Interim AssociateDean for Academic Affairs and Associate ProfessorGarrido, Maria, DNP, RN Clinical Assistant ProfessorGlymph, Derrick C., D.N.A.P., CRNA, ARNP ClinicalAssociate ProfessorGoldin, Deana, Ph.D., DNP, RN, ARNP-BC ClinicalAssistant ProfessorGonzalez, Arturo, DNP, ARNP, ANP-BC, CWCN-AP, RNClinical Assistant ProfessorGonzalez, Vicente, DNP, RN, CRNA, ARNP ClinicalAssistant ProfessorGordon, Vanessa, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC ClinicalAssistant Professor and Director of Graduate ClinicalPlacementGordon, Yhovana, Ed.D., DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC ClinicalAssistant Professor, Chair, Graduate Nursing –Advanced Practice Nursing Programs and Director ofthe Doctor of Nursing Practice ProgramHannan, Jean, Ph.D., AR, RN, FAAN AssociateProfessorHenao, Henry, MSN, RN, ARNP, FNP-BC ClinicalAssistant Professor, Nursing and Simulation CenterCoordinatorHolness, Nola, Ph.D., CNM, ARNP Clinical AssistantProfessorJones, Sandra, Ph.D., RN, ACRN, ARNP, FAANAssociate Professor, NursingLittle, Daniel, Ph.D., RN, ARNP-BC Clinical AssistantProfessor, NursingMaltseva, Tatayana, Ph.D., RN, ARNP, PMHNP-BCClinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Chairperson,Undergraduate NursingMiller, Ann, DNP, CRNA Clinical Associate Professor,Anesthesiology NursingMiller, Audrey, Ph.D., ARNP, RN Assistant ProfessorOlafson, Elizabeth, MSN, RN, MSEd. Clinical AssistantProfessor and Director of Clinical EducationOlenick, Maria, Ph.D., FNP, RN Clinical AssociateProfessor, Nursing and Chair, Undergraduate NursingParchment, Yvonne, Ed.D., RN, ARNP, CNE ClinicalAssociate ProfessorPorter, Luz, Ph.D., RN, ARNP, FAAN ProfessorEmeritusRoche, Rosa, Ph.D., ARNP, PNP-BC Clinical AssistantProfessorScaccianoce, Monica, DNP, ARNP, PMHNP-BC ClinicalAssistant ProfessorSherman, Deborah, Ph.D., ARNP, ACHPN, FAANProfessorSimon, Sharon, Ph.D., RN Clinical Assistant ProfessorStevens, Debbie, Ph.D., PMHNP-BC Visiting ClinicalAssistant ProfessorThomas, Tami L., Ph.D., RN, CPNP, FAANP, FAANAssociate Dean of Research, PhD Program Directorand Associate ProfessorValdes, Jorge, DNP, CRNA, ARNP Clinical AssistantProfessor, Anesthesiology NursingWalsh, Sandra, Ph.D., RN, FAAN Visiting ClinicalProfessorWunder, Linda, Ph.D., RN, CRNA, ARNP ClinicalAssociate Professor and Chair, AnesthesiologyYoungblut, Jo-Anne, Ph.D., RN, FAAN ProfessorThe Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and HealthSciences offers a professional program of study leading tothe degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).The BSN program is accredited by the Commission onCollegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle,Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, (202) 887-8476,and is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing (4052Bald Cypress Way, BIN CO2, Tallahassee, FL 32399,850-245-4125). The program is open to generic (basic)and RN students. The generic BSN program includes atrack for foreign-educated physicians who have previousknowledge and skills in the health care field. Upongraduation, generic students are eligible to write theNCLEX examination to become registered nurses.The Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and HealthSciences also offers a Master of Science degree inNursing, a Ph.D. in Nursing, and Doctor of NursingPractice degree as well as selected continuing educationcourses.Program ObjectivesUpon completion of the BSN, graduates will be able to:

492 Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.Synthesize knowledge from nursing and relateddisciplines in the provision of care to clients within thehealth-illness continuum throughout the life span.Utilize creative leadership to promote quality healthcare and patient safety in a rapidly changingmulticultural, multiethnic, and global environment.Synthesize and apply evidence and research findingsfrom nursing and from other disciplines to improve orchange nursing practice.Use appropriate and current technology and skills inthe delivery of safe and effective patient care.Function as an advocate and change agent ininfluencing healthcare policies, delivery, economics,and health disparities to improve the quality of healthfor diverse populations.Collaborate and communicate with members of thehealth care team in the delivery of individualized,cost-effective and ethical health care services.Demonstrate an understanding of accountability,responsibility, values, and standards of moral, ethical,and legal conduct that impact on the role and practiceof the professional encies in caring for culturally diversepopulations in a variety of clinical settings.Program PoliciesStudents who enter FIU without an Associate of Arts (AA)degree, transfer from out-of-state, or transfer from aprivate community college must meet the FIU corecurriculum requirements. See a nursing advisor (305) 3487703 in the Office of Student Services for admissioninformation.Nursing majors are responsible for transportationexpenses related to clinical experiences. They arerequired to carry health and accident insurance. Tosafeguard the health of clients, nursing students arerequired to submit proof of health examination andimmunizations upon entry into the nursing program.Students must submit proof of basic cardiopulmonaryresuscitation (CPR) certification (American HeartAssociation) prior to entering clinical courses in thenursing major. This CPR certification must cover theperiod of enrollment in the major.The Florida Board of Nursing and clinical agenciesrequire the disclosure of arrest and conviction records formisdemeanors and/or felonies; therefore, this informationwill be required at the time of application. Applicants arerequired to submit to criminal background checks and drugtesting. Expenses associated with background checks anddrug testing (including repeat testing) are the responsibilityof the student. Findings may affect a student’s ability toparticipate in clinical experiences and complete theprogram, and/or obtain registered nurse licensure.In addition to undergraduate tuition and fees, nursingstudents may be charged a fee for courses with an “L”suffix for laboratory supplies.Students who request a transfer from another nursingprogram must provide a letter of good standing from thenursing program in which they were enrolled.The College reserves the right to terminate a studentfrom the nursing program for reasons related to theinability to safely carry out professional responsibilities.Note: The programs, policies, requirements, andregulations listed in this catalog are continually subject toUndergraduate Catalog 2018-2019review in order to serve the needs of the University’s andCollege’s various publics and to respond to the mandatesof the Florida Department of Education, Board ofGovernors, the Legislature, and other regulatory andaccrediting agencies. Changes may be made withoutadvance notice. Please refer to the General Informationsection for the University’s policies, requirements, andregulations. Please refer to the College's website forupdated information in nursing.Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Generic TrackDegree Program Hours: 124Admission RequirementsApplicants to the nursing major must submit an applicationfor admission to the University and must follow the regularUniversity procedures. Applicants must also complete anursing major application. Applicants must be admitted tothe University before admission to the nursing major.All admission documents must be submitted andcourses must be completed by March 15 preceding theFall admission. Students interested in the nursing majorshould contact the College to make an appointment withthe Office of Student Services as early as possible. TheCollege is located on the Modesto A. Maidique Campus,(305) 348-7703, or call the Biscayne Bay Campus for theForeign-Educated Physician to BSN track, (305) 9194421.The generic BSN track is a limited enrollment programand admission is competitive based on previous academicperformance. To be admitted to the program, applicantsmust:1. Have an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher, with norepeats in science courses due to failure;2. Have completed science courses within the past 10years;3. Have met all the lower division requirements includinga grade of “C” for all nursing pre-requisite courses;4. Completed 60 semester hours;5. Have met entry requirements for computation andreading skills; and6. BerecommendedforadmissionbytheUndergraduate Admissions Committee.A criterion-based point system is used for admissionevaluation of applicants to the generic BSN program.Contact an advisor for information on the point system.Applicants must apply by the published deadline to beconsidered for admission. Once a class fills, there are nodeferred admissions. Previous applicants who wish to beconsidered for admission in the next application cyclemust submit a new application, along with any supportingdocumentation. For applicants to the Foreign-EducatedPhysician-BSN track and the RN-BSN-MSN, seeadmission requirements for these tracks.Lower Division PreparationTransfer students who have been awarded an Associateof Arts degree from a Florida (public) community collegeor a baccalaureate degree or higher from an accreditedregional institution or FIU core students must successfullycomplete the following prerequisites for the FIU nursingprogram: