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Doctoral EditionLIBERTY UNIVERSITYDOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICESTUDENT HANDBOOK2014-2015
Table of ContentsLetter from the DNP Chair . 7Introduction . 8Liberty University Doctor of Nursing Practice General Information . 9If You Have Questions . 11Overview of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program . 12Philosophy of the Doctor of Nursing Program . 13Program Description. 15Program of Study . 17Program Evaluation . 20Liberty University. 22Jerry Falwell Library . 23Academic and Simulation Facilities . 24Technology Requirements . 24Graduate Writing Expectations and Resources . 25Scholarly Portal . 25Campus Security and Automobile Parking . 26Campus Alert System. 26Flames Pass . 26Liberty Transit Services . 26Disability Services . 26CPR Certification . 27BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN . 28NURSING HONOR CODE AND HONOR COUNCIL . 39Liberty University School of Nursing Statement of Essential Attributes . 47Expectations for Faculty, Staff, and Students. 50Liberty University Doctor of Nursing Practice Admissions and Advising. 53Admission Requirements. 55Gate One. 55Gate Two . 58Gate Three . 58Program Advising, Student Accounts and Financial Aid . 59Transcripts . 60Verification of Previous Practicum Hours from MSN program . 60Grading Policies and Grading Scale . 611
Course Repeat Policy . 61Transfer of Credit Information . 61Gap Analysis for Practicing Nurse Practitioner Applicant to the Family Nurse Practitioner Pathway . 62Progression/Retention/Dismissal . 62Overall GPA. 63Practicum/Clinical. 63Portfolio . 63RN License . 65APRN License . 65Class Attendance . 65Grievance/Complaints . 65Grade Appeal . 66Graduation Requirements . 66Time Limit to Complete Program . 66Leave of Absence Policy and Process . 66Inclement Weather Policy . 67Faculty Office Hours . 67Comprehensive Exam . 68Scholarly Project . 69American DataBank . 70Liability and Malpractice Insurance . 70Criminal Background Check Policy . 70Drug Screen . 70Background Check and Practicum Placement . 71Liberty University Honor Society of Nursing . 72Post-Graduation Certification for Family Nurse Practitioner Students . 72Professional Organizations . 72Miscellaneous . 73Liberty University Doctor of Nursing Practice DNP Program Practicum Guidelines. 75DNP Program Practicum Guidelines . 77Practicum Clock Hours. 77Compliance in American DataBank . 77HIPPA and OSHA Requirements . 79Health Insurance. 79Liability and Malpractice Insurance . 79Evaluation of Post-MSN Students’ Practicum Hours towards DNP Practicum Hours . 80DNP Practicum Hours Requirement-by Pathway . 80Post-Master’s to DNP . 802
Post-BSN to DNP/FNP . 81Scholarly Project Practicum Hours . 81CITI Training Practicum Hours . 81IRB Approval Practicum Hours. 82Conferences Practicum Hours . 82Program Practicum . 83FNP Practicum . 83DNP Practicum. 83Nurse Educator Practicum. 84Practicum Sites . 84FNP Practicum Sites . 84DNP Practicum Sites . 86Nurse Educator Practicum Sites . 86Preceptors . 87FNP Practicum Preceptors . 87DNP Practicum Preceptors . 87Nurse Educator Preceptor . 87Process for Practicum Placement . 87Roles & Responsibilities . 90Practicum Goals and Objectives . 92Practicum Schedule . 92Documenting Practicum Experiences . 93Documenting Practicum Hours. 93Practicum Case Logs . 93Documentation in the Practicum Setting . 93Chart /Clinical Signatures in the Practicum Site . 94Practicum Evaluation . 95Practicum Performance Requirements . 95Remediation . 95Professional/Practicum Expectations . 96Bodily Fluid Exposure Policy . 98Liberty University Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project Guidelines . 99Overview of the Scholarly Project . 101Scholarly Writing . 101DNP Scholarly Project . 102Descriptions and Examples of DNP Scholarly Projects . 1043
Quality/Process Improvement Project . 105Getting Started . 106Scholarly Project Proposal Outline for EBP and Process Improvement Projects . 110Scholarly Project Integrative Review Proposal . 112Scholarly Project Integrative Review Final Project - Additional Guidelines . 115Scholarly Project Committee Formation and Guidelines . 116Student Responsibility . 117DNP Scholarly Project Proposal Presentation/Defense. 118DNP Final Scholarly Project . 119Final Scholarly Project Defense . 120Dissemination of the DNP Scholarly Project. 120NURSING FACULTY/STAFF DIRECTORY 2014-2015 . 122Appendix A: Practicum/Clinical Forms. 125DNP Program Preceptor Welcome Letter . 127DNP Practicum Preceptor Evaluation of the DNP Student . 129DNP/FNP Practicum Student Evaluation of Preceptor/Site . 133DNP Practicum Faculty Evaluation of the DNP Student . 135DNP/FNP Practicum Faculty Evaluation of Preceptor/Site . 139DNP Program Faculty/Course Evaluation Form Residential Courses . 141DNP Program .
Letter from the DNP Chair Dear DNP Student: On behalf of the Liberty University Doctor of Nurs
