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ACAP09/27/2018Agenda Item 4gName of InstitutionUniversity of South Carolina BeaufortName of Program (include concentrations, options, and tracks)Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Pre-licensure and RN to BSN tracksProgram DesignationD Associate'sDegree[8J Bachelor's Degree:4 YearDMaster's DegreeD SpecialistD Doctoral Degree: Research/Scholarshi p (e.g., Ph.D. and OMA)D Bachelor's Degree: 5 YearD Doctoral Degree: Professional Practice (e.g., Ed.D., D.N.P.,J.D., Pharm.D., and M.D.)Does the program qualify for supplemental Palmetto Fellows and LIFE Scholarship awards?YesD NoProposed Date of ImplementationAugust 16, 2018CIP Code51.3801Delivery Site(s)Historic Beaufort Campus - 50901801 Carteret StreetBeaufort, SC 29902Hilton Head Gateway Campus - 509031 University BoulevardBluffton,SC 29909Delivery ModeTraditional/face-to-face**select if less than 50% onlineD Distance EducationD 100% onlineD Blended (more than 50% online)D Other distance educationProgram Contact Information (name, title, telephone number, and email address)Dr. Kimberly DudasDean (Interim), School of the Professions and Chair, Department of Nursing and sity of South Carolina Beaufort, BSN, Program Modification, ACAP, 09/27/2018 – Page 1
ACAP09/27/2018Agenda Item 4gInstitutional Approvals and Dates of ApprovalDepartment of Nursing and Health Professions - January 10, 2018University Courses and Curricula Committee - February 2, 2018Faculty Senate - February 16, 2018Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs - April 26, 2018Chancellor - April 26, 2018Background InformationProvide a detailed description of the proposed modification, including its nature and purposeand centrality to institutional mission. (1500 characters)Through input from faculty , students , stakeholders, and advisory board, a revised curriculumwas developed. This curriculum will position uses SSN prepared nurses to function at thefull scope of practice of a registered nurse, which meets a major goal of the Institute ofMedicine (IOM).Modifications include: Reduced SSN degree credits from 127 to 121. Edited department mission and vision to align with uses mission. Reduced program outcomes from 9 to 6. Separated didactic and clinical course content into two related courses . Increased focus on collaboration in interprofessional teams . Increased use of evidenced based guidelines. Increased focus on care of patient populations in addition to the care of individuals,families, and communities. Improved content on quality improvement , organizational leadership , changemanagement , and high stakes communications. Increased use of patient care and information technologies. Enhanced focus on care transitions to improve health outcomes.University of South Carolina Beaufort, BSN, Program Modification, ACAP, 09/27/2018 – Page 2
ACAP09/27/2018Agenda Item 4gList the objectives of the modified program. (1500 characters)1. Provide safe, quality, collaborative , and evidence-supported care in entry-level nursingpositions across settings and in interprofessional teams.2. Identify clinical problems, administer therapeutic interventions, and evaluate outcomesfor individuals, families, and communities in need of professional nursing services.3. Engage in high stakes communication that conveys knowledge of medical practiceand clinical informatics, priorities and urgency for care within the scope and functionsof licensure, willingness to advocate for the client/patient, adheres to ethical practice,and respect for interprofessional relationships.4. Advance professional and organizational standards that impact patient populations byleading quality improvement and change management initiatives; influences access to-care , cost effectiveness , and quality through policy interpretation and advocacy.5. Demonstrate caring ideals that are culturally- sensitive, respect socio-economicdifferences , and honor client/patient and family variations and life preferences .6. Incorporate the facile use of patient care and information technologies to advancerelationship-centered care and population health strategies.University of South Carolina Beaufort, BSN, Program Modification, ACAP, 09/27/2018 – Page 3
ACAP09/27/2018Agenda Item 4gAssessment of NeedProvide an assessment of the need for the program modification for the institution, the state, theregion, and beyond, if applicable. (1500 characters)With the assistance of a nationally recognized consultant, Dr. Michael Bleich, the facultyexamined the current curricula and identified gaps. These gaps were further supported byinput from existing students, alumni, employers and the Nursing Advisory Board. The facultythen revised the BSN curricula to reflect current and emerging trends and issues in apurposeful and comprehensive program that reflects pedagogical approach moving fromsimple to complex, building nursing education on a strong liberal arts foundation. Further, itwas identified that other SC BSN programs required fewer than 127 credits for the degree,placing USCB out of alignment with peer institutions.The following standards were examined and incorporated as these standards reflect bestpractices in nursing education:1. Pre-licensure competencies of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Institute(OSEN).2. The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice authoredby the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).3. South Carolina State Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations South Carolina Code ofRegulations §91-31, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-State Board ofNursing: 1976 Code Sections 40-33-10(g),40-33-220(11 ), 40-33-270) .Further, the proposed curricula meets USCB general education requirements and USCB'srequirement of at least 120 credits for a baccalaureate degree .Will the proposed modification impact any existing programs and services at the institution?O YesNoIf yes, explain. (1000 characters)University of South Carolina Beaufort, BSN, Program Modification, ACAP, 09/27/2018 – Page 4
09/27/2018Agenda Item 4gPROGRAM MODIFICATION PROPOSALL.Program NameBSNInstitutionAnderson Universityf Similar P· South Carol" SimilaritiesPrerequisites very similarDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instruction BSNBob Jones University Prerequisites very similarDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instructionBSNCharleston SouthernUniversity Prerequisites very similarDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instructionBSNThe Citadel Prerequisites very similarDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instruction Prerequisites very similarDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instruction BSClemson University BSNFrancis MarionUniversity Prerequisites very similarDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instructionBSNLander University Prerequisites very similarDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instructionBSNMedical University ofSouth CarolinaBSNNewberry College Prerequisites very similarChemistry not requiredDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instructionPrerequisites very similarDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instruction BSNSouth University Prerequisites very similarDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instruction University of SouthCarolina Aiken Prerequisites very similarDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instructionUniversity of SouthCarolina Prerequisites very similarDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instruction BSNBS Differences123 credits for degree ( 2cr)63 credits in major ( 1cr)Requires chemistry120 credits for degree (-1er)59 credits in major (-3cr)Requires chemistry129 credits for degree ( Ser)64 credits in major ( 2cr)Requires chemistry136 credits for degree ( 15cr)4S credits in major (-13cr)Requires chemistry124 credits for degree ( 3cr)70 credits in major ( Ser)Requires chemistry120 credits for degree (-1er)61 credits in major (-1cr)Requires chemistry127 credits for degree ( 6cr)63 credits in major ( 1cr)Requires chemistryAccelerated BSN option only121 credits for degree (Ocr)61 credits in major (-1cr)131 credits for degree ( 10cr)56 credits in major (-6cr)Requires chemistry1SO credits for degree ( 39cr)90 credits in major ( 29cr)Requires chemistry125 credits for degree ( 4cr)69 credits in major ( 7cr)Requires chemistry120 credits for degree (-1er)66 credits in major ( 4cr)Requires chemistryUniversity of South Carolina Beaufort, BSN, Program Modification, ACAP, 09/27/2018 – Page 5
09/27/2018Agenda Item 4gPROGRAM MODIFICATION PROPOSALL"Program NameBSNInstitutionUniversity of SouthCarolina Upstatef Similar P-· South CarorSimilarities Prerequisites very similarDelivery of pre-licensure face to face instructionDifferences 126 credits for degree ( 5cr)67 credits in major ( 3cr)Requires chemistryUniversity of South Carolina Beaufort, BSN, Program Modification, ACAP, 09/27/2018 – Page 6
ACAP09/27/2018Agenda Item 4gDescription of the ProgramProjected New EnrollmentThe program currently has capacity to admit 48 students each year. The program anticipatesnet zero change in current enrollment and no new enrollment is expected as a result of thisprogram modification.CurriculumAttach a curriculum sheet identifying the courses required for the program.The Proposed Revised BSN Curriculum Map is found in Appendix A.Curriculum ChangesNote: Complete this table only if there are changes to the curriculum.Courses Eliminated from ProgramChemistry - content integrated in existingcoursesTrends and Issues in Nursing - contentintegrated in existing coursesHealthcare Delivery Systems - contentintegrated in existing coursesGerontologic Nursing - content integrated inexistina coursesCourses Added to ProgramConcepts, Communication and Calculations forNursesClinical Synthesis and SeminarFacultyProvide a brief explanation of any additional institutional changes in faculty and/or administrativeassignment that may result from implementing the proposed program modification. (1000characters)USCB's current hiring, promotion and tenure guidelines meet the needs of the current andproposed curricular changes. There are no additional institutional changes in faculty oradministrative support indicated based on the proposed program modification. The programcurrently employs 8 full-time faculty, a cadre of adjunct faculty with clinical expertise in thefields in which they are teaching, a department chair, and 1 administrative assistant.ResourcesIdentify any new library/learning resources, new instructional equipment, and new facilities ormodifications to existing facilities needed to support the modified program. (2000 characters)Current university resources are sufficient to meet program needs. The library offers a widearray of print and electronic resources for the discipline of nursing; the nursing laboratory isspacious and well-equipped; the department has received grant funds from the CommunityFoundation of the Lowcountry and SC Promise of Nursing Program to implement newtechnologies to meet proposed program changes. There is adequate classroom space tocontinue to offer the BSN program in the same delivery format that currently exists. USCBUniversity of South Carolina Beaufort, BSN, Program Modification, ACAP, 09/27/2018 – Page 7
ACAP09/27/2018Agenda Item 4ghas expanded clinical partnerships to provide adequate clinical sites to offer hands-onlearning to meet proposed curricular modifications.University of South Carolina Beaufort, BSN, Program Modification, ACAP, 09/27/2018 – Page 8
ACAP09/27/2018Agenda Item 4gFinancial SupportThere are no new revenue sources required to financially support the program. Existingfinanancial support is expected to remain intact and is adequate to meet program needs. This isbased on the the following: 1. There is a net zero change in enrollment. 2. Current physicalresources are adequate and meet current enrollment needs. 3. All faculty lines are filled andadequate to meet USC System, SCBON requirements for current enrollment. 4. Credits to attainBSN degree decreased from 127 to 121.Budget JustificationProvide a brief explanation for the other new costs and any special sources of financing (statefunding , reallocation of existing funds, federal funding, or other funding) identified in theFinancial Support table. (1000 characters)Note: Institutions need to complete this budget justification only if any other new costs, statefunding, reallocation of existing funds, federal funding, or other funding are included in theFinancial Support table.There are no new costs or additional sources of funding anticpated as a result of this proposedprogram modification.Evaluation and AssessmentWill any the proposed modification impact the way the program is evaluated and assessed?D Yes[8] NoIf yes, explain. (1000 characters)Will the proposed modification affect or result in program-specific accreditation ?D Yes[8] NoIf yes, explain; if the modification will result in the program seeking program-specificaccreditation , provide the institution's plans to seek accreditation, including the expectedtimeline for accreditation . (500 characters)University of South Carolina Beaufort, BSN, Program Modification, ACAP, 09/27/2018 – Page 9
ACAP09/27/2018Agenda Item 4gWill the proposed modification affect or lead to licensure or certification?[gl Yes0 NoIf yes, explain how the program will prepare students for licensure or certification . (500characters)The program prepares graduates for RN licensure and NCLEX-RN exam which does notchange existing practice. The modification is expected to improve preparation for thelicensure exam. Data will continue to be collected with comparision prior to and post curricularchanges. The program will continue to adhere to reporting requirements set forth by SCBoard of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), USCB'scurrent BSN accreditor.Teacher or School Professional Preparation ProgramIs the proposed modified program a teacher or school professional preparation program?0 Yes[gl NoIf yes, complete the following components.Area of CertificationAttach a document addressing the South Carolina Department of Education Requirements andSPA or Other National Specialized and/or Professional Association Standards.University of South Carolina Beaufort, BSN, Program Modification, ACAP, 09/27/2018 – Page 10
ACAP09/27/2018Agenda Item 4gAppendix A :Proposed Revised BSN Curriculum MapSemester IENGL BIO/ English Composition IBIOL B243 Anatomy & Physiology IMATH Bl 11 College AlgebraPSYC / Of Introduction to PsychologyHIST BI O i , B I 02, B l 1 1 , B l 12, B l 15, or B l 16TOTAL CREDITSSemester 3BIOL 8230 MicrobiologyCOMM 140 Interpersonal CommunicationHRTM 8242 NutritionPSYC B32 I Developmental Psyc hologySOCY I OI Introduction to SociologyTOTA L CREDITSSemester 5N URS B320 Pharmacologic I nterventionsN U RS B326 Care of Adults with Acute &Chron ic ConditionsNURS B326C Clinical Care of Adults withAcute & Chronic ConditionsNURS B330 Transcultural Health PracticesNURS B350 Science of Evidenced-BasedPracticeTOTA L CREDITSCLINICAL HOURSSemester 7N U RS B4 I 0 Leading in Organizational SettingsNURS B412 Care of Individuals with Mental &Addictive DisordersNURS B418 Community & Public HealthNursingNURS B422C Clinical Care in Public &Community Health SettingsElectiveTOTA L CREDITSCLINICAL HOURSFreshman YearSemester 2CreditsENGL B / 02 English Composi tion II3BIOL 8244 Anatomy & Physiology II4ARTS, ARTH, MUSC, THEA (Fine Arts)3NURS IXX Concepts, Communication, &3Calculations3STAT B20 I Statistics16TOTAL CREDITSSophomore YearCredits43333Semester 4NURS B202 Decision-Making in Concept-BasedCareNURS B202C Clinical Care & Introduction toNursing Techn iquesNURS B3 I 0 PathophysiologyNURS B3 I 2 Assessment & Physical Examinat ion ofIndividualsLanguage (Recommend SPAN B I 0 I )TOTA L CREDITSCLINICAL HOURSJunior YearCreditsSemester 6N URS B356 Care of Childbear ing Families3NURS B358 Care of Children3NURS B360C Clinical Care of Childbearin gFamil ies3Language (Recommend SPAN B I 02)3Elective316TOTAL CREDITSCLINICAL HOURSSenior YearCreditsSemester 8NURS B425 Care of High Acuity Adults3NURS B425C Clinical Care of High Acuity Adul ts3NURS B435 Career Preparation and TransitionNURS B430C Clinical Synthesis and Seminar3Elective315120315120TOTAL CREDITSCLINICAL HOURSTotal Credits/or BSN Degree IllTotal Clinical Hours 760Courses bt italics are required pre-requisites for acceptance to lite BSN major.University of South Carolina Beaufort, BSN, Program Modification, ACAP, 09/27/2018 – Page Credits3323314240
UNIVERSITY OFSOUTH O\ROLINABEAUFORTAl M.Panu, Ph.D.ChancellorApril 26,2018Dr. Harris PastidesOffice of the PresidentUniversity of South CarolinaOsborne Administration Building,Suite 206Columbia,SC 29208Dear Dr. Pastides :The Office of Academ ic Affairs at the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) is submittinga program modificat ion for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program for reviewand approval.BSN Program ModificationThrough input from faculty, students, stakeholders ,and the Nursing Advisory Board, a revisedcurriculum was developed.This curriculum will position USCB BSN-prepared nurses to functionat the full scope of practice of a registered nurse,which meets a major goal of the Institute ofMedicine (IOM). With the assistance of a nationally recognized consultant, Dr. Michael Bleich,the faculty examined the current curricula and identified gaps. These gaps were furthersupported by input from existing students, alumni, employers and the Nursing Advisory Board.The faculty then revised the BSN curricula to reflect current and emerging trends and issues in apurposeful and comprehensive program that reflects the pedagogical approach of moving fromsimple to complex,building nursing educat ion on a strong liberal arts foundation . Further, it wasidentified that other SC BSN programs required fewer than 127 credits for the degree, placingUSCB out of alignment with peer institutions.The following standards were examined and incorporated as these standards reflect bestpractices in nursing education :1. Pre-licensure competencies of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses Institute(QSEN) .2. The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice authored bythe American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) .One University Boulevard Bluffton,South Carolina 29909 843-208-8242 Fax 843-208-8299 Email apanu@ uscb.eduAn Equal Opportunity lns111ution
Dr. PastidesPage 2April 26,20183. South Carolina State Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations South Carolina Code ofRegulations §91-31, Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation-State Board ofNursing: 1976 Code Sections 40-33-lO(g), 40-33-220(11), 40-33-270) .We appreciate your consideration and ask that you honor our request and grant approval for theBSN program modification.Sincerely,f:1 J}). PAl M. Panu,Ph.D.cc: Eric Skipper, Ph.D.Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, Ph.D.Martha A . Moriarty, Ph.D.Kimberly Dudas,Ph.D.
Department of Nursing and Health ProfessionsAugust 17, 2018Dear Ms. Yin,As requested, please find additional information related to the University of South Carolina Beaufort’sProgram Modification Proposal for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).BSN Program MissionThe mission, philosophy, and student learning outcomes were reviewed with minor changes andapproved by the nursing faculty on 1-10-2018. The Revised Mission, Philosophy and BSN StudentLearning Outcomes (SLOs) are as follows:BSN Program MissionConsistent with the USCB mission, the BSN Program exists to prepare competent and safeprofessional nurses to serve in local, regional and national settings, using concepts, carestrategies, and techniques to deliver patient/client-centered nursing services as a member ofthe discipline and the interprofessional health care team.BSN Program PhilosophyAs a faculty, we believe that nursing
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