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1Revised December 2020
2TABLE OF CONTENTSWELCOME.4NURSING PROGRAM FACULTY AND STAFF. 5NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY RN TO BSN COMPLETION PROGRAM . 6EXPECTED STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES AND CURRICULAR PROGRAM OUTCOMES . 9NURSING COURSEWORK. 11ATI- SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL (STTI) NURSE MANAGER CERTIFICATE . 13QUALITY NURSING EDUCATION . 14RN TO BSN PROGRAM CURRICULUM PLANS . 14ADVISEMENT PROCESS . 16ACADEMIC STANDARDS . 16SUPERSEDING GRADES/ REPEATING COURSES . 17GRADE APPEAL PROCESS . 17EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCES- SEE APPENDIX A FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR EXPERIENTIALLEARNING COURSES. . 17AFFORDABLE TUITION . 18STUDENT PROGRAM AND INSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY . 18GETTING STARTED . 18STUDENT RESOURCES . 19POLICIES . 20NURSING PROGRAM POLICIES . 21ADDITIONAL POLICY INFORMATION . 22GRADUATION . 23REFERENCE LETTER REQUESTS FROM FACULTY . 23NORTHWEST STUDENT INVOLVEMENT . 23NURSING PROGRAM INVOLVEMENT . 23FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA . 24REFERENCES. 25VERIFICATION OF UNDERSTANDING . 26APPENDIX A- EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE INFORMATION . 27HEALTH ASSESSMENT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE . 33VIDEO RECORDING OF HEAD-TO-TOE ASSESSMENT . 33NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY . 34Revised December 2020
3NURS 01-411 HEALTH ASSESSMENT . 34EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE – HEALTH ASSESSMENT . 34HEAD-TO-TOE ASSESSMENT . 34VIDEO RECORDING VERIFICATION AND PARTICIPANT FORM: . 34NURS 01-421 COMMUNITY NURSING . 35NURS 01-401 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING . 44LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE AT MOSAIC LIFE CARE . 48EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION FORM: . 49FOLLOW A NURSE LEADER . 49EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION FORM: . 50CHANGE PROJECT . 50APPENDIX B- CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT . 51Revised December 2020
4Welcome!Welcome RN to BSN student!Congratulations on your next step in advancing your nursing degree! All of us here at BearcatNation are excited that you have chosen to continue your educational journey with us. Wewould like to take this opportunity to tell you about the RN to BSN program that we haveestablished here at the institution.High standards are in place to promote quality-nursing education. The RN to BSN curriculum isdesigned in a way to foster academic success for those committed to achieving theireducational goal. This handbook, in conjunction with the curriculum plan and qualityeducators, will help us to achieve our mutual goals.The nursing department faculty and staff have developed this handbook as a guide forreference throughout the nursing curriculum. If you have questions or are in need ofclarification on any of the information contained in this document, please do not hesitate tocontact the nursing program. This handbook is an addition to published policies and proceduresof the University. This handbook is an addition to published policies and procedures of theUniversity. While the nursing student handbook references specific entities of the nursingprogram, the student should also be familiar with the Northwest student handbook for specificquestions Northwest Student Handbook.Our goal is to prepare you to provide nursing leadership, understand unique perspectives, applyrespect and integrity, integrate scholarship and life-long learning practices, uphold excellence inour field, and ultimately ensure success! This statement outlines the values of the RN to BSNprogram using the acronym NURSES. You can find out more about the program’s mission,vision, values, and philosophy later in this document.We wish you the best of luck through your courses here at Northwest! Please let us know if wecan be of any further assistance. Go Bearcats!!Director of NursingRevised December 2020
5Nursing Program Faculty and StaffDarci BlackneyNursing Program Secretarydwray@nwmissouri.edu660-562-1973Dr. Brooke McAtee, Ph.D., RNDirector of B.S.N. University of Missouri-ColumbiaM.S.N. University of PhoenixPh.D. Capella UniversityDr. Rachel Huston, DHPE, MSN, RNNurse Educatorrhuston@nwmissouri.eduDr. Machelle Skinner, DNP, RNNurse Educatorskinner@nwmissouri.eduEducationPN and ADN North Central Missouri CollegeB.A University of Missouri-ColumbiaM.S.N./ CNM Frontier UniversityDoctor of Health Professions Education- DHPELogan UniversityEducationB.S.N. Missouri Western State UniversityM.S.N. Liberty UniversityDNP University of Missouri-Kansas CityThe nursing program office is located in the Administration Building, Room 305 on theNorthwest campus in Maryville, MO. While all of your courses are offered in an onlineenvironment, if you find yourself on campus, please do not hesitate to come by and visit! Weencourage you to engage in physical campus activities throughout your educational journey.Revised December 2020
6Northwest Missouri State University RN to BSN Completion ProgramProgram DescriptionThis curriculum allows active nurses to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. As a liberal arts degree, the program includes TheNorthwest Core and Institutional Requirements, as well as upper-division nursing courses. Successful completion of the program results in theconferral of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.Mission, Vision and PhilosophyThe RN to BSN program’s mission, vision, philosophy, and values align with the School of Health Science and Wellness mission and vision along with theUniversity mission, vision, and values.Mission,University StatementsSchool of Health Science and WellnessNursing Program StatementsVision,StatementsValuesMissionNorthwest Missouri State The mission of the School of Health Science The nursing programs will provide an innovative,Statements University focuses onand Wellness is to collaboratively educatestudent-centered nursing education curriculum thatstudent success – everydiverse health and wellness professionalsprepares professional nurses with the ability tostudent, every day.through excellence in student-focusedlead, care, and collaborate to meet the needs of aeducation, and profession-baseddiverse population.experiences centered on the science oflifespan health and active living.VisionWe will be THE university The School of Health Science and WellnessWe will be the top education choice for nurses withStatements of choice for awill be the top choice for students seekingthe region and the nation seeking an innovative,comprehensive,cutting-edge educational opportunities instudent-centered educational opportunity.exceptional studentthe pre-professional and professional fieldsexperience.in Health Science and Wellness.ValuesPhilosophy Statement and Values Student success Scholarship and lifelong learningRevised December 2020We believe that the nursing profession is based oncaring. We recognize that the nursing professioninvolves a patient-centered approach that involvesrecognizing diversity, evidenced-based practice, and
7 Interculturalcompetence Collaboration Respect and integrity Strategic thinking ExcellenceRevised December 2020collaboration. The nursing profession is everevolving; nurses must be accountable for their ownpractice, be committed to a role of lifelong learning,and be prepared to integrate evidence-basedpractice initiatives.The philosophy of the nursing program aligns withthe institutional mission, vision, and values. Whilethe philosophy is rooted in ensuring a learningenvironment that prepares students for the role ofa nurse, the faculty also believes that other valuesare vital to a nursing student’s success; therefore,the program has formulated core values thatprovide a guide for program success and furtheralignment with the institution. We use the acronymNURSES to identify those values most important toour program.N- Nursing LeadershipWe provide students with a way to obtain their rolein the nursing profession. Faculty and staffencourage students to develop critical thinking andleadership qualities that can aid in personal andprofessional success.U- Unique and Diverse PerspectivesWe provide students with the opportunity ofadvancing their education in a profession thathighlights the importance of diversity. Faculty willprovide a support system comprised of diversebackgrounds and skill sets and will utilize uniqueteaching strategies to ensure students are preparedto care for diverse patient needs.R- Respect and Integrity
8We ensure students adhere to the values of respectand integrity both in the classroom and in theirprofessional roles.S- Scholarship and Lifelong LearningWe encourage students to continue their pursuits ofadvanced education to enhance the nursingprofession. Faculty and staff provide students withopportunities to develop a habit of life-longlearning.E- ExcellenceWe pride ourselves on delivering an exemplaryprogram that provides students with a high level ofeducation with a student-centered focus.S- Student SuccessWe are dedicated to seeing our students succeedand grow into safe and competent nursingprofessionals.Revised December 2020
9Expected Student Learning Outcomes and Curricular ProgramOutcomesThe Northwest RN-to-BSN program used several key concepts from the mission statement inselecting the student learning outcomes and the developing the expected curricular outcomes.These key concepts are bolded in the mission statement below:The RN to BSN program will provide an innovative, student-centered, nursing educationcurriculum that prepares professional nurses with the ability to lead, care, and collaborate tomeet the needs of a diverse population.Northwest Missouri State University RN to BSN expected student learning outcomes arederived from the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN Competencies). The curricularprogram outcomes are identified below each QSEN competency and aligned with AmericanAssociation of Colleges of Nursing Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for ProfessionalNursing Practice( BSN Essentials) and the National League for Nursing (NLN) Core Values. Uponsuccessful completion of the RN to BSN program the student will meet the following outcomes.Patient-Centered CareThe student will recognize the patient or designee as the full partner in providingcompassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient’s preferences, values, andneeds.Expected Curricular Program Outcomes1. Apply nursing theories and concepts toward the role of a professional nurse (Essential Iand Essential IX) (Value of Integrity).2. Evaluate principles of prevention and health promotion when providing care toindividuals, families, and communities (Essential VII and Essential IX) (Value of Caringand Value of Excellence).Teamwork and CollaborationThe student will function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering opencommunication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care.Expected Curricular Program Outcomes3. Demonstrate effective professional communication and collaboration to provide qualityclient care (Essential VI and Essential IX) (Value of Caring, Value of Integrity and Value ofDiversity).Evidence-Based PracticeThe student will integrate best current evidence with clinical expertise and participate inlifelong learning for delivery of optimal health care.Expected Curricular Program Outcomes4. Analyze research findings that influence evidence-based practice nursing (Essential III)(Value of Excellence).Revised December 2020
105. Apply a process of lifelong learning in the development of one's self, nursing practice,and the profession (Essential VIII and Essential IX) (Value of Integrity and Value ofExcellence).Quality ImprovementThe student will use data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use improvementmethods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety ofhealthcare systems.Expected Curricular Program Outcomes6. Analyze quality improvement processes and suggest changes based on researchprocesses. (Essential II, Essential III and Essential IV) (Value of Excellence).SafetyThe student will minimize the risk of harm to patients and providers through both systemeffectiveness and individual performance.Expected Curricular Program Outcomes7. Use leadership skills and knowledge of healthcare policy, fiduciary responsibility, andregulatory systems to advance high quality, safe, professional practice (Essential II,Essential V, and Essential IX) (Value of Integrity and Excellence).8. Integrate professional values, ethical, and legal aspects of nursing into one'sprofessional practice (Essential VIII and Essential IX) (Value of Integrity and Value ofExcellence).InformaticsThe student will use information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigateerror, and support decision making.Expected Curricular Program Outcomes9. Integrate health information technology into nursing practice to deliver quality clientcare (Essential IV and Essential IX) (Value of Excellence and Value of Diversity).Revised December 2020
11Nursing CourseworkThe following courses comprise the 30 credit hours of nursing program requirements for RN to BSNstudents. Additional courses may be required to meet the institution’s bachelor’s degree requirements.Nursing courses are not included in Northwest’s textbook rental program because the program utilizestextbooks in courses across the curriculum. In addition, as a professional nurse textbooks and resourcesutilized can serve as an ongoing reference in your professional practice.In addition to the nursing courses, students in Northwest Missouri State University's RN to BSNprogram are able to complete their Nurse Manager Certificate through Sigma Theta Tau Internationalmodules integrated within their courses. Some textbooks are used in other courses. Those resourcesare starred below to identify a reuse of the product. All courses will require an APA reference. Youmay utilize Northwest library APA resources or purchase the APA manual. APA formatting criteria arebased on:American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American PsychologicalAssociation (7th ed.). Washington D.C.: American Psychological Association.NURS 01-301 Theories and Models of Nursing (3 credit hours)This course examines the theoretical foundation of the professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placedon the exploration of various nursing theories, models, and philosophies that can aid the professionalnurse in effectively promoting health and making sound nursing decisions. Focus will be on the roleexpectation(s) for theoretical evidence-based professional nursing practice. Concepts and models forprofessional nursing practice are presented. Required Textbook: Masters, K. (2015). Nursing theories: A framework for professional practice(2nd ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.ISBN: 978-1-284-04835-3NURS 01-302 Professional Role Transitions (3 credit hours)This course challenges the RN to BSN student to broaden their perspectives of their professional nursingrole. Emphasis is placed on the student’s critical thinking skills and the importance of their personal andprofessional growth throughout this educational journey. Required Textbook: ***Blais, K. K. & Hayes, J. S. (2016). Professional Nursing Practice: Conceptsand Perspectives, (7th ed.).Boston, MA: Pearson.Paperback ISBN: 9780133801316eBook ISBN: 9780133595598NURS 01-303 Nursing Law and Ethi
B.S.N. Missouri Western State University . M.S.N. Liberty University . DNP University of Missouri -Kansas City . The nursing program office is located in the Administration Building, Room 305 on the Northwest campus in Maryvill
