05-06 Graduate Student Handbook.pdf - University of Kentucky
05-06 Graduate Student Handbook.pdf - University of Kentucky
05-06 Graduate Student Handbook.pdf - University of Kentucky
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
Faculty Advisor - <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Nursing<br />
http://www.mc.uky.edu/nursing/StuResources/grads/handbook20<strong>05</strong>-<strong>06</strong>/fac_advis.htm<br />
Page 1 <strong>of</strong> 1<br />
2/23/2011<br />
Faculty Advisor<br />
As a graduate student in nursing you will be assigned a faculty member who serves as your<br />
advisor. This person is your mentor and guide through the program. Please consult your<br />
advisor regularly to assist you with any issues or problems you may encounter and to help you<br />
with career planning.<br />
• M.S.N. and Post-M.S.N.<br />
Your faculty advisor will explain the program, advise and assist in planning your course<br />
<strong>of</strong> study, and guide your research utilization activities. Your advisor works with you in<br />
planning and implementing your final evidence-based practice project (NUR 6<strong>05</strong>). You<br />
are expected to plan your program <strong>of</strong> study with your faculty advisor at the beginning <strong>of</strong><br />
your program, or no later than the advance registration date for your second semester.<br />
The plan is to be filed in your <strong>Student</strong> Services record. If you wish to change the<br />
planned program, consult your advisor who will help you determine that a change in the<br />
program <strong>of</strong> study is appropriate, feasible and necessary. You may elect additional<br />
coursework beyond the minimum required for your designated program (M.S.N. only).<br />
This additional work can include study <strong>of</strong> a research area, functional area (teaching or<br />
management), or another area <strong>of</strong> clinical specialization. Such work should be planned<br />
with your advisor, and consent <strong>of</strong> instructor(s) obtained for course enrollment(s).<br />
• Ph.D.<br />
The assistant dean for research and the Ph.D. program serves as advisor for doctoral<br />
students during their first semester <strong>of</strong> study and assists them in identifying a major<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor (chair) to serve as mentor and advisory committee chair. Once a major<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essor is identified, the pr<strong>of</strong>essor and student work together to form a committee.<br />
Once a committee is determined, the chair requests that the assistant dean puts forward<br />
the committee for approval by the <strong>Graduate</strong> School (see Advisory Committee Request<br />
Form).<br />
• D.N.P.<br />
Each D.N.P. student has a faculty advisor assigned prior to admission. <strong>Student</strong>s will<br />
work with their faculty advisors and the program co-directors to select a clinical mentor<br />
by the beginning <strong>of</strong> the second semester <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
UK Healthcare | College <strong>of</strong> Nursing | Search Our Site | Contact Us<br />
Page last updated: 08/01/2007<br />
Page maintained by Claire Baker<br />
Copyright © 2009, <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Kentucky</strong> College <strong>of</strong> Nursing<br />
An Equal Opportunity <strong>University</strong><br />
Terms, Conditions & Privacy Statement<br />
Notice about non-UK sites
Change language