Department of nursing - Slippery Rock University

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University
Department of Nursing
Distance Education
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Faculty
Judith DePalma, Chair
Karen Cummins
Diana Jones
Kerry Risco
Diane Tomasic
Debra Wolf
Staff
Joanne Santus
r o c k s o l i d
Nu r s i n g Pr o g r a m
distance learning
Accredited by:
NLNAC
61 Broadway-33 rd Floor
New York City, NY 10006
Phone: 800-669-1656
www.nlnac.org
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Program Goals:
The Slippery Rock University baccalaureate nursing
program prepares professional nurses to provide health
care to persons, families, and groups in a variety of
settings, using the nursing process. The curriculum is
designed specially for RNs with an emphasis on managed
care, leadership skills, and technology. In addition students
receive a strong educational foundation upon which to build
graduate study.
Mission:
To provide quality online education and scholarly activities for
health care professionals in an environment that supports the
needs of adult learners in addressing the health care issues of
the global community.
Vision:
Nursing at SRU is a premier department which advances the
scholarly level of nursing professionals through an environment
that fosters –
• Mutual respect
• Leadership
• Advanced individual and team decision making
• Collegiality
• Technology integration
Core Values:
As a premier department of nursing we believe that:
Validated knowledge is power
Adaptation is essential – for change is inevitable
Life-long learning is critical
Uniqueness of every individual is recognized
Expectations influence performance
Support promotes success
Why Web-Based Education
at Slippery Rock University:
• There is no longer a need to arrange your
work schedule or life around class times.
• The curriculum emphasizes
communication, problem solving, and
creative thinking skills needed in today’s
complex health care environment.
• Our tuition and fees are among the
lowest in the country. Please see
http://academics.sru.edu/cfit/distance_
education/tuitionandfees.html
for in-state or out-of-state distance education students.
• Students can earn specific certificates along with their
baccalaureate degree.
• There is a full complement of online student services
support. These include online full text library facilities with a
distance education librarian, online comprehensive academic
advisement, online financial aid, and book store support.
• There is an online student government where students are
encouraged to build a network of professional colleagues
and friends.
• The department is staffed by full time academically
and clinically prepared faculty dedicated to providing a
quality education.
Application Process:
1. Application and all supporting documents are to be
submitted to the university admissions office.
2. Complete the application form found at http://administration.
sru.edu/admissions/webpages/transferadmission.htm. There
is a different application form for students who already have
a baccalaureate degree in any field. This application may be
found at http://administration.sru.edu/admissions/forms/
postbac08.pdf.
3. Request transcripts be sent from all the institutions of
higher education.
4. Send a copy of your RN license along with your application.
Key URLs:
Slippery Rock University:
Department of Nursing:
Meet the faculty:
Library resources:
Tour the campus:
http://www.sru.edu
http://www.sru.edu/pages/1791.asp
http://www.sru.edu/pages/2656.asp
http://academics.sru.edu/library/index.htm
http://www.sru.edu/pages/535.asp
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RN t o BSN
RN t o BSN
I have recommended the RN to BSN
program at SRU to all of my friends who
are interested in obtaining their BSN
degree. I love the fact that I can take
classes online any time, day or night.
Assignments and quizzes are usually due
on a week-to-week basis, which helps
keep me on track and doesn’t allow for
much procrastination. The instructors and
advisors are readily available by email or
phone, so I feel like I get all the individual
attention I need. The weekly discussion
boards are my favorite, though. I have
learned more from reading the responses
of other students than I ever did in a
traditional classroom. It is a unique and
fun way to learn!
– Carol Hagenswold, RN,C
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Facts About the Program
• Web-based classes, flexible, practical,
dialogue with professors via email
• Full-or part-time study available
• Full-time faculty, academically and
clinically qualified
• Accredited by the National League for
Nursing Accrediting Commission
• Excellent library facilities with access
from off campus
• Earn a minor in many areas within 120
credits, increasing job opportunities
• Certification program in health care
informatics and school nursing.
• Faculty advisor assists each student in
planning a program of studies.
• Nurses who have a bachelors degree in
another discipline only need to take the
39 credit nursing curriculum.
Using web-based distance education, Slippery Rock
University makes it possible for RNs to obtain a BSN at
the same time they are managing busy work and home
schedules. All nursing and support courses in the RN-BSN
nursing program are offered entirely by web-based distance
education. Students do their work from anywhere they have
Internet access. An up-to-date curriculum reflects the impact
of managed care and the leadership roles nurses now play
in health care. Building on the previous education of the RN,
an academically and clinically qualified faculty adviser works
with each student to plan a program of studies. More than
800 students have graduated from Slippery Rock’s RN-to-
BSN program since its inception in 1976. Many have gone
on to earn masters or doctoral degrees.
Required Nursing Courses
Courses
Credits
NURS 311
Introduction to Health Care Informatics.......3
NURS 312
Nursing in Transition...................................3
NURS 322
Teaching-Learning Process in Nursing...........3
NURS 313/314
Health Assessment and Promotion..............3
NURS 327
Group Process in Nursing...........................3
NURS 408
Nursing in a Managed Care Environment.........3
NURS 416/417
Case Management in Nursing......................3
NURS 422
Nursing Research........................................3
NURS 426
Community Health Nursing ........................3
Nursing Electives.........................................6
Nursing Supportive Courses
Phil 325-Medical Health Care Ethics.........3
Prof 317-Statistical Methods...................3
Summary of Required Credits
Total Liberal Studies Credit Hours Required..48
Total Required Nursing Courses....................39
Granted with RN License...............................30
Remaining Course Work credits......................3
Total Credits.................................................120
Current RN license and malpractice coverage
must be submitted to the Nursing Department
Contact Information:
Dr. Judith DePalma
Slippery Rock University
Chairperson, Department of Nursing Department of Nursing
724.738.4921 or 2324
119 Strain Behavioral Science Building
judith.depalma@sru.edu
1 Morrow Way
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Sc h o o l Nu r s e
Certification Pr o g r a m
He a l t h Ca r e In f o r m a t i c s
Tr ack 1 Certification Pro g r a m
Required Courses:
Courses
Credits
NURS 512/513
Fall term
Nursing Process with School Populations...6
NURS 515
Spring term
Management of School Health Services
by School Nurses........................................3
SpEd 530
Summer term
Nursing Issues in Special Education............3
Total 12 credits
Requirements
for Admission
• 2.8 minimum GPA for admission –
must maintain 3.0 throughout program
• 6 credits college math*
• 6 credits college English (one course in
writing/composition, one in literature) *
• BSN or in the SRU BSN completion program
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse
Note:
* These courses are required by the State Board of Education and
may be taken while enrolled in the School Nurse Certification
program but must be completed before applying for certification
For more information about this program:
Check our Web site at http://www.sru.edu/pages/2252.asp
All courses are online. The clinical component of Nursing Process
with School Populations consists of 100 contact hours with a
certified school nurse preceptor in a variety of K-12 settings. New
students are admitted each semester.
Required Health Care
Informatics Courses: (9 credits)
Courses...................................................Credits
58311
Introduction to Health Care Informatics.............. 3
58511
Advanced Health Care Informatics...................... 3
58450
Health Care Informatics Internship..................... 3
Required Computer Science
Courses: (9 credits)
Courses...................................................Credits
14130
Introduction to Programming and Systems........ 3
14140
Introduction to Programming Principles............ 3
14220
Database Systems.............................................. 3
Required Health and Safety
Courses: (9 credits)
Courses...................................................Credits
41111
Introduction to Health Services Administration.. 3
41231
Analysis of Health Care Organizations................ 3
41335
Current Topics in Health Care............................. 3
Tract 1 is designed for students who
are majoring in or have a degree in a
health related field. Some examples
include nursing, community health,
and health services administration.
Respect for
Individuals
in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an
environment that respects, encourages and
promotes the talents and contributions of all.
Slippery Rock University values a community
with a shared sense of purpose, where
people demonstrate mutual respect and
appreciation. Slippery Rock University values
diversity that honors and includes all persons
regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic
heritage, gender, gender identity, race,
religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic
status in academic and extracurricular
endeavor, in the working environment and
in the daily life of the University community.
You may request additional information on
financial assistance, institutional information,
refund policy, annual campus security report,
job placement substantiation rates, athletic
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Required Electives-courses to be
selected: (6 credits)
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