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St. David’s School of NursingGraduate NursingProgramsStudent Handbook2019-2020100 Bobcat WayRound Rock, TX 786651 Page
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION. 5Texas State University . 5Mission. 5Shared Values . 5Goal Statements . 6Texas State UniversityCollege ofHealth Care Professions . 6Vision Statement . 6Mission Statement . 6Texas State UniversitySt. David’sSchool of NursingRound RockCampus . 7Vision Statement . 7Mission Statement . 7Values . 7Goals . 7Nursing Program Student Educational Outcomes. 8About Texas State University and its Round Rock Campus. 8History. 9Nursing Building . 10Approvals and Accreditation . 11Nursing Faculty . 11Nursing Building . 11Clinical Simulation Laboratories . 12ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS . 12Applying for Admission . 12Transcript and Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement . 13Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Requirement . 13Additional Application Requirements . 13STUDENT SERVICES . 14Disability Services . 14Student Business Services. 14Financial Aid and Scholarships. 152 Page
Registration . 16Textbooks. 16Input & Participation in Program Governance . 16Veterans Services . 17Health Services and Resources . 17Mental Health Services and Resources . 17Student Support Services at the Round Rock Campus . 18Online Resources . 18PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS . 18Background Check and Drug Screening . 18Basic Life Support for Health Care Professionals . 19Health Insurance for Students . 19Academic HealthPlans, Inc. . 19Immunization Requirements . 19Liability Insurance for Students . 20Additional Admissions Requirements . 20GENERAL POLICIES . 20State Authorization for Distance or Correspondence Education . 20Academic Progression . 20Confidentiality . 21Grade Appeals. 21Grading Policy . 22Privacy . 23Registration Termination . 23Student Files. 23Technology Use . 24Withdrawal. 24SIMULATION LAB REQUIREMENTS ROUND ROCK CAMPUS . 25On-Campus Requirements . 25Directions to Round Rock/St. David’s School of Nursing . 25Nearby Accommodations. 26DRESS CODE . 28Personal Appearance . 283 Page
Simulation Lab and Clinical Attire . 28ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. 28American Nurses Association Code of Ethics . 28Professional Conduct . 30Texas State University Statement on Prohibition of Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct (Title IX) 31UPPS 04.04.46, Prohibition of Discrimination . 31The Texas State University System Sexual Misconduct Policy . 31Reporting Responsibilities: . 32Unprofessional Conduct. 32Independent Work. 33Texas State Academic Honor Code . 33Violating the Honor Code . 34Examples of Honor Code Issues and Concerns . 34The Honor Code . 36The Pledge for Students . 37The Pledge for Faculty and Administration . 37Addressing Acts of Dishonesty . 37GRADUATION . 38Degree Audit Reports (DAR) . 38Background/Leveling Work. 38Incomplete Grades . 38Final Degree Audit. 39Graduation Requirements . 39Application for Degree . 39MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM OF STUDY AND COURSE DESCRIPTIONS. 40MSN, FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER . 40PROGRAM OF STUDY . 41COURSE DESCRIPTIONS. 42MSN, PSYCHIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH NURSE PRACTITIONER. 44PROGRAM OF STUDY . 45COURSE DESCRIPTIONS. 46MSN, LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM . 484 Page
PROGRAM OF STUDY . 49LEADER AND MENTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR LAN . 52CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FNP AND PMHNP . 53CURRICULUM AND CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK . 57BSN . 57AFTER ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM. 90GRADUATE NURSING PROGRAM TEAM . 91Executive Team . 91Graduate Program Staff . 91Nursing Faculty. 91IMPORTANT CONTACTS . 92COMMUNICATING WITH NURSING FACULTY AND STAFF . 93TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS . 93Attachment A: Confidentiality Agreement . 94Attachment B: Student Handbook Verification Statement . 95Attachment C: Disciplinary Policy . 96Attachment D: Grade Appeal Review Form . 99Attachment E: Clinical Site Approval Form for All Programs . 100Attachment F: Preceptor Approval Form & Agreement for FNP and PMHNP . 100Attachment G: Mentor Approval Form & Agreement for LAN . 100INTRODUCTIONTexas State UniversityThe noblest search is the search for excellence.—Lyndon B. JohnsonThirty-Sixth President of the United States, 1963-1969Texas State University Class of 1930MissionTexas State University is a public, student-centered, Emerging Research University dedicated toexcellence in serving the educational needs of the diverse population of Texas and the world beyond.The mission statement was approved by The Texas State University System Board of Regents on August24, 2012 and by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board at its January 24, 2013 meeting.Shared ValuesIn pursuing our mission, we, the faculty, staff, and students of Texas State University, are guided by ashared collection of values. Specifically, we value:5 Page
Teaching and learning based on research, student involvement, and the freeexchange of ideas in a supportive environment;Research and creative activities that encompass the full range of academicdisciplines—research with relevance, from the sciences to the arts, from thetheoretical to the applied;The cultivation of character, integrity, honesty, civility, compassion, fairness,respect, and ethical behavior, in all members of our university community;A diversity of people and ideas, a spirit of inclusiveness, a global perspective,and a sense of community as essential conditions for campus life;A commitment to service and leadership for the public good;Responsible stewardship of our resources and environment; andContinued reflection and evaluation to ensure that our strengths as a communityalways benefit those we serve.Goal StatementsGoal 1: Promote academic quality by building and supporting a distinguished faculty.Goal 2: Provide opportunities for a public university education and contribute to economic and culturaldevelopment.Goal 3: Provide a premier student-centered, education experience that fosters retention and success.Goal 4: Enrich our learning and working environment by attracting and supporting a more diversefaculty, staff, and student body.Goal 5: Develop and manage human, financial, physical, and technological resources effectively,efficiently, and ethically to support the university’s mission.Texas State UniversityCollege of Health Care ProfessionsVision StatementThe vision of Texas State University’s College of Health Professions is to be recognized for educatinghealthcare professionals who can recognize, respond, and mitigate current and future healthcarechallenges and disparities in our diverse society.Mission StatementThe College of Health Professions educates and prepares healthcare professionals with innovativeteaching, evidence-based practice and principles, and a commitment to life-long learning in a studentcentered environment. The College excels in teaching, clinical practice, scholarship, and service whileresponding to the diverse healthcare needs of the State of Texas, the nation, and the global community.The College unites faculty, students, communities, and consumers in coalitions to expand the body ofknowledge in healthcare practice and management.6 Page
Texas State UniversitySt. David’s School of NursingRound Rock CampusVision StatementThe St. David’s School of Nursing at Texas State University will provide supportive and creativeeducational programs, which inspire those who teach and those who learn, based on mutual respect anda commitment to contribute to the health of individuals, families, populations, communities and theenvironment worldwide.Mission StatementThe St. David’s School of Nursing at Texas State University educates and prepares graduates, usinginnovative teac
Graduate Nursing Programs Student Handbook 2019-2020 100 Bobcat Way Round Rock, TX 78665 . . and psychoneuroimmunology. About Texas State University and its Round Rock Campus Texas State University is a doctoral-grant
