practicum packet

COLLEGE OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM

NURSE PRACTITIONER PRACTICUM

STUDENT/PRECEPTOR INFORMATION PACKET

Revision: 2015 BPC approved

TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..iSouthUniversityNondiscriminationPolicy……………………………………….……………………..iOverviewoftheSouthUniversityMSNProgram...........................................................................iiGENERALINFORMATIONMissionStatement........................................................................................................................................1Purpose.............................................................................................................................................................1Philosophy.......................................................................................................................................................1ConceptualFrameworkPillars...............................................................................................................2AdvancedRegisteredNursePractitioners…………………………………………………………..….3ProgramObjectives.....................................................................................................................................5

INFORMATIONRELATEDTOPRACTICUMCOURSESPracticeSettingRequirements..............................................................................................................6StudentHealthRequirements.................................................................................................................6HealthInsurance...........................................................................................................................................6ValidNursingLicense…………………………………………………………………………………………..…6StudentLiabilityInsurance......................................................................................................................7CardiopulmonaryResuscitation............................................................................................................7ComprehensiveBackgroundChecks....................................................................................................7DrugTesting...................................................................................................................................................7NursingPracticePolicies...........................................................................................................................7Preceptorship.................................................................................................................................................8PreceptorGuidelines...................................................................................................................................9PreceptedCoursePolicy............................................................................................................................9ResponsibilitiesofPreceptor,StudentandCourseFaculty.......................................................10PracticumGuidelinesandStudentChecklist....................................................................................12APPENDICES……………………………………………………………………………..AppendixANursePreceptorContractAppendixBStudentHealthAssessmentFormAppendixCPreceptor/ClinicalFacultyEvaluationofStudentClinicalPerformanceAppendixDEvaluationofClinicalSiteandPreceptor

PrefaceWelcome to the SouthUniversityCollegeofNursingMaster of Science inNursing (MSN)degree program. It is ourwish that youwill experience personal satisfactionwith youreducationatSouthUniversityasyoubuildonyourfoundationintheprofessionofnursing.The purpose of this information packet is to serve as a reference for College ofNursingpoliciesandinformationaboutthePracticumcourse(s).Studentsarerequiredtoreadthisinformation packet and the South University Student Handbook to promote effectivecommunicationandpositivestudentoutcomes.TheCollegeofNursingrevisesinformation

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andpoliciescontainedinthisinformationpacketperiodicallyandkeepsstudentsinformedofanysuchchanges.The faculty, staff and administration are committed to assisting you in your educationalandcareergoals.Welookforwardtosharingthisjourneywithyou.TheCollegeofNursingsupportstheSouthUniversitypolicyofnondiscrimination.SouthUniversity isanequalopportunityuniversityopentoanyqualified individualwithoutregard torace,gender,color, religion,sexualorienteitn,gender ideitnfyage,,nationalorigin,disability,medicalconidition,maritalstatus,veteranstatus,geneticmarkeroranyotherbasisprotectedbylaw.ethnicorigin,geneticmarkerordisability.Pursuanttoallapplicablestate,local or federal federal, state and local anti‐discrimination laws and regulations, SouthUniversitydoesnotdiscriminateagainstanyoftheprotectedcategoriesofindividualsintheadministrationof itspolicies,programsoractivities.Thisnon‐discriminatorypolicy includesadmission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices, and all otheruniversity‐relatedprograms.

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OVERVIEWOFTHESOUTHUNIVERSITYCOLLEGEofNURSING

MASTEROFSCIENCEINNURSINGPROGRAM

The facultyof SouthUniversityCollegeofNursing recognizes theneed topreparenurses at the graduate level. South University developed and began offering the MSNdegree program in 2006 to prepare nurses to fill critical nursing education positions inhealthcare organizations and in schools of nursing. SouthUniversity developed theMSNdegreeprogramusing thecoregraduatenursingelementsandelementsof theadvancedpractice clinical core. The program reflects the faculty belief in caring, communication,critical thinking, professionalism, and holism as the conceptual framework pillars ofnursing.

TheMSNdegreeprogramconsistsofsix(6)corecourses,additionalcoursesinthe

area of specialization and a final graduate project. The six core courses of all SouthUniversity MSN tracks are NSG5000 Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse, NSG5002Advanced Theoretical Perspectives, NSG5003 Advanced Pathophysiology, NSG6001AdvancedNursingPracticeI,NSG6002AdvancedNursingPracticeII,andNSG6101NursingResearch Methods. These courses address the course content delineated in the AACNgraduatecorecurriculumandCCNEguidelinesforNursePractitionerCurriculum.AllMSNtracks include a final graduate project that requires the student to integrate research,practiceandtheoryintoaresearchbasedprojectproposal.

TheMSNNursePractitionerinAdultHealthandFamilyHealthtracksarecomprised

of courses in pharmacology, advanced assessment, and specialty practicum courses. Thepracticumcoursesrequirestudentstobementored,coached,preceptedandevaluatedbyeither a nurse practitioner or physician. During these courses, students have theopportunity to learn to apply advanced practice nursing skills to assess and care forpatientsinavarietyhealthcaresettings.

OnJuly11,2008,SouthUniversityannouncedthecreationofanewCollegeof

Nursing.NursingatSouthUniversityisgrowingandevolving.Additionalmaster’sleveltracksincludingWomen’sHealthNursePractitioner,Psychiatric/MentalHealthNursePractitioneranddoctoralprogramsareindevelopment.ThecampusesatWestPalmBeach,Tampa,VirginiaBeach,Montgomery,RichmondandColumbiaofferthetraditionalBachelorofScienceinNursingProgramandtheBachelorofScienceinNursingCompletionProgram(forcurrentlylicensedRegisteredNurses).TheMSNprogramisofferedonlineandatselectcampuses.

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GENERALINFORMATIONSOUTHUNIVERSITYCOLLEGEOFNURSING

MISSIONSTATEMENT,PURPOSE,PHILOSOPHYANDCONCEPTUALFRAMEWORKPILLARS(ASRELATEDTOTHEMASTER’SOFSCIENCEIN

NURSING)

MISSIONSTATEMENTTheSouthUniversityCollegeofNursingMasterofScienceinNursing(MSN)degreeprogrampreparesnursestoascendtoleadershippositionsinadvancednursingroles.Nursingtheory,service,researchandpracticeareintegralcomponentsofeachprogramofgraduatestudy.

PURPOSETheMSNdegreeprogramwithintheCollegeofNursingenablesstudentstogainknowledgeandprofessionalfulfillment.SouthUniversitygraduateprogramsinnursingexpanduponpriorlearning.TheSouthUniversityCollegeofNursinggraduateprogramsaredesignedtopreparenursestoanalyze,synthesizeandutilizeknowledgeandfilladvancepracticeroles.Thecurrentandlong‐termprojectedshortageofgraduatepreparednurseshasledSouthUniversitytoaddressthiscriticalissue.Nursing facultywill serve aseducators and rolemodels toprovide studentswitha solidfoundation that supports learning and success in practice. Faculty and students workcollaborativelytoidentifystudent‐learningneedsanddevelopstrategiesthataredesignedtoleadtopositiveoutcomes.ThephilosophyandconceptualframeworkpillarsoftheSouthUniversityCollegeofNursingwillbemodeledandintegratedthroughouttheprogram.Thenursingprofession,SouthUniversity,andtheCollegeofNursingbelieveinlifelonglearning,professional advancement, and contributing to the advancement of the community. Thepurpose of the BSN degree program is to provide a solid educational foundation andpreparenurses for the challenges of their future careers. The purpose of the College ofNursing MSN degree program is to provide nurses with knowledge and preparationrequiredforadvancednursingrolesaswellastopreparestudentsforfurtherstudyatthedoctorallevel.

PHILOSOPHYThe South University College of Nursing offers the degrees of Bachelor of Science inNursingandMasterofScienceinNursing.Thenursingfacultysupportsthebeliefthatthebaccalaureate is the entry into the professional level of nursing practice. Baccalaureatenursingeducationisdesignedtoprovidefoundationalsupport inthesciencesandliberalarts to effectivelyprepare students for aprofessional career inourdynamic anddiversesociety.TheSouthUniversityNursingProgram isdesigned topreparestudents forentryintoadvancedstudyofNursing.TheBachelorofSciencedegree fromSouthUniversity is

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designed to provide students with the credentials for entry into nursing practice andpreparethestudentforadvancedstudies.The nursing faculty supports the belief that graduate level education develops andstrengthenstheprofessionofnursing.Thisphilosophy iscongruentwiththestatementsofpurposeofSouthUniversityandtheCollege of Nursing and describes faculty beliefs related to nursing, person, community,health,learning,andenvironment.Thesecomponentsareviewedindependentlyandtheninterdependentlytodemonstratethenursingfacultybeliefsofthenursingprofession.We believe that Nursing is a dynamic profession based upon the arts and sciences thatworks collaborativelywith thepersonand the community toachieveholistichealth caregoals. Nursing blends scientific and technical skills with the humanistic art of caring toprovide person and community centered care. The nurse models professionalism andcaring by using effective communication and critical thinking in an ongoing effort topromotehealthandwell‐beinginacomprehensiveholisticmanner.Each person is viewed as being whole. More than the sum of parts, each person iscomprised of physiological, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, philosophical and culturalcomponents.Eachpersonisacomplexbeingworthyofhumancompassion,unconditionalregardandconcernanddeservingofcomprehensiveholistichealthcare.Eachpersonhasvaluetoselfandtothecommunity.Eachpersonhasuniqueindividualqualities,valuesandabilities and shares commonalities with society as a whole. Each person has aresponsibilitytoparticipateinhealthmaintenancebehaviors.Community is viewed as groups of individuals in various dynamic arrangements.Communitymaybeviewedwithspecificboundariessuchasafinitelocalityandmayalsobeviewedwithfluidityandlackofboundariessuchastheglobalcommunity.Communityisthe blend of all persons and as such requires a holistic view into cultural, ethnic andreligious concerns. Community has common goals and needs related to health, safety,education, and prosperity. The nurse interacts with the community in an attempt toprovide education andnursing care topromotehealth andwell‐being. Communityhas asharedresponsibilitytoparticipateinhealthmaintenancebehaviors.Health is a continuum of physiological, psychological, sociological and spiritual levels ofwell‐being.Health is viewed as adynamic state in constant flux. Person andCommunityshare responsibility for health maintenance and collaborate with health care providersincludingnursestopromotehealthandwell‐being.Learning is the ability to attain, retain, and utilize knowledge. Learning occurs byintegration of the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains and is enhanced byfocusingontheneedsofthelearnerinaholisticmanner.Learningisacontinuousprocessthat occurs incrementally throughout the life span. Learning is dynamic and interactivewith the teacher and learner both engaged in the teaching and learning process.Additionally,learningisacontinuousprocessthatoccursincrementallythroughoutthelifespan.

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Theenvironmentencompassestheworldinwhichwelive.Environmentalinfluencesuponthelocalandglobalcommunityincludetheavailabilityandqualityofair,water,foodandliving conditions. The increasing population of the world, pollution, poverty, hunger,homelessness, and the stressors ofwar and terrorism threaten our environment. Peoplemust collaborate with the global community to preserve our environmental resources,whichareinjeopardy.Nursing interacts holisticallywith the person and the community in an effort to achievehealth,well‐being and learning. Environmental issuesmust continue tobe addressed toprotect the individual and the community and to promote health. Communication andcritical thinking are integral to promote learning in the person and the community tomaintainhealthandcarefortheenvironment.Utilizingcomponentsofprofessionalism,thenurse furtherprovidesholistic carebyactingasanadvocate in issueswith legal, ethical,political,oreconomicimplications.Thenursedemonstratescompetencyinthedeliveryofcomplextechnicalcareinadditiontotheappropriatedelegationandmanagementofcare.

CONCEPTUALFRAMEWORKPILLARS

In addition to the purpose and philosophy, the nursing faculty believes in five integralcomponents to nursing practice. These components are viewed as the ConceptualFramework Pillars. The philosophy is built upon these pillars and they support thestructureofthenursingprofession.Withoutthestrengthofthepillarsthefoundationwillweaken and fail. These pillars are usedwithin the constructs of each nursing course atSouthUniversityandshapethewaythestudentwilllearn,developandpractice.TheConceptualFrameworkPillarsofSouthUniversityarecaring,Communication,CriticalThinking, Professionalism, and Holism. Each pillar is defined separately and theninterdependentlytodemonstratetheirinterconnectedness.Caringencompassesthenurses’empathyforandconnectionwiththepatientaswellastheability to translate the values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity, and socialjusticeintocompassionate,sensitive,appropriatecare.Communicationisadynamic,complex,interactivecircularprocessbywhichinformationis shared between two or more individuals. Conveyed formally or informally,communicationmaybeverbal,nonverbal, orwritten ina social,personal, or therapeuticmanner. Three elements included in the communication process are the sender, themessage and the receiver. Communication is a learned process influenced by anindividual’spastexperiences,socioculturalbackgroundandcompetency.CriticalThinkingishighlydevelopedthought,theoutcomeofwhichreflectsassimilationofinquiry, reasoning, analysis, research and decision‐making. Knowledge is generated andlearningoccurswiththeapplicationofcriticalthinkingrelevanttothedisciplineofnursing.Professionalismisamultifacetedprocessinvolvingcompetency,legal,ethical,politicalandeconomic issues. Nurses utilize the fields of law and ethics in reference to standards of

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practices, legal interpretations, and shared beliefs concerning health‐related behaviors.Professionalissuesplayanever‐increasingroleinthestandardsanddeliveryofhealthcarebythecontemporarynurse.Holism is theunityandcompletenessofperson.Holismrecognizesthatpersonsareentireentitiescomposedofcomplex,integratedsystems.Conditionsofthebody,mindandspiritareinfluenced by culture, religion, education, environment, standard of living, interpersonalrelationships,genderanddevelopmentalstage.Holisticnursingpracticefocusesonthewholebeingintheattempttoachieveoptimalwellnessthroughcomprehensivehealthpromotion,disease/illnesspreventionandrestorativecareofperson,family,andcommunity.IntegrationofConceptualFrameworkPillarsNursing practice is based upon caring. The nurse applies the components ofprofessionalism together with critical thinking and effective communication skills toengage in holistic caring for person, the family or the community. The conceptualframeworkpillarsaresingularlyimportantandcollectivelyessentialastheunderpinningsofthenursingprofession.

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AdvancedRegisteredNursePractitioner Advancedpracticeregisterednursesarelicensedindependentpractitionerswhopracticewithinstandardsestablishedorrecognizedbyalicensingbody.EachAPRNisaccountabletopatients,thenursingprofession,andthelicensingboardtocomplywiththerequirementsofthestatenursepracticeactandthequalityofadvancednursingcarerendered;forrecognizinglimitsofknowledgeandexperience,planningforthemanagementofsituationsbeyondtheAPRN’sexpertise;andforconsultingwithorreferringpatientstootherhealthcareprovidersasappropriate.

AllAPRNsareeducationallypreparedtoprovideascopeofservicesacrossthehealthwellness‐illnesscontinuumtoatleastonepopulationfocusasdefinedbynationallyrecognizedroleandpopulation‐focusedcompetencies;however,theemphasisandimplementationwithineachAPRNrolevaries.TheservicesorcareprovidedbyAPRNsisnotdefinedorlimitedbysettingbutratherbypatientcareneeds.Thecontinuumencompassestherangeofhealthstatesfromhomeostasis(orwellness)toadisruptioninthestateofhealthinwhichbasicneedsarenotmetormaintained(illness),withhealthproblemsofvaryingacuityoccurringalongthecontinuumthatmustbepreventedorresolvedtomaintainwellnessoranoptimalleveloffunctioning(WHO,2006).AlthoughallAPRNsareeducationallypreparedtoprovidecaretopatientsacrossthehealthwellness‐illnesscontinuum,theemphasisandhowimplementedwithineachAPRNrolevaries(APRNConsensusModel,2008).ReferencesAmericanAssociationofCollegesofNursing.(2011).TheessentialsofMaster's

educationinnursing.Retrievedfromhttp://www.aacn.nche.edu/education‐resources/MastersEssentials11.pdf

AmericanNursesAssociation.(2003).Nursing’ssocialpolicystatement(2nded.).Washington,

DC:Nursebooks.org.

ConsensusModelforAPRNRegulation:Licensure,Accreditation,Certification&Education.(2008).Retrievedonlineat

https://www.ncsbn.org/APRNJoint_Dia_report_May_08.pdf

StateofFlorida.(2008).The2008FloridaStatutes.RetrievedJanuary8,2008,fromhttp://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=Ch0464/SEC003.HTM&Title=‐>2008‐>Ch0464‐>Section%20003#0464.003

PROGRAMOBJECTIVES

MasterofScienceinNursing(MSN)DegreeProgramObjectivesStudentsgraduatingfromtheMSNdegreeprogramwillhavedemonstratedtheiracquisitionofcompetenciesandproficienciesrelatedtothefollowing:1. TheoreticalFoundations:Synthesizetheoriesandconceptsfromnursingandother

disciplinesforapplicationinadvancednursingroles.2. Evidence‐BasedPractice:Analyzecurrentscientificresearchforapplicationoffindingsto

initiatechangeandtoimprovepractice.3. HealthPromotion,DiseasePrevention,andHumanDiversity:Createcomprehensiveplans

ofactionthataddressthehealthpromotionanddiseasepreventionneedsofdiverseindividual,family,andcommunitypopulations.

4. HealthcarePolicy,OrganizationandFinance:Formulateaplanforongoingcontributionstoimprovementofhealthcaredeliveryanddevelopmentofhealthpolicyinacost‐effectivemanner.

5. Ethics:Applyanethicaldecision‐makingprocessinprofessionalpracticeandinanalysisofsystemsofhealthcare.

6. ProfessionalRoleDevelopment:Modelsaprofessionalleadershiprolethatfostersimprovementofhealthcareandadvocatesscholarlyactivitiestoadvanceselfandprofession.

7. InformaticsandTechnology:Employinformaticsandtechnologyinallaspectsoftheadvancednursingleadershiprole.

8. AdvancedNursingRole:Practicewithinethical‐legalguidelines,professionalpoliciesandregulations,andstandardsofpracticeassociatedwithaspecialtyareaofadvancednursingpractice.

NursePractitionerSpecializationInadditiontotheMSNdegreeprogramgoalsandoutcomes,studentscompletingtheNursePractitionerspecializationwillhavedemonstratedtheiracquisitionofcompetenciesandproficienciesto:1. Integratespecialtystandardsofadvancedpracticenursingtodeliverculturally

competent,qualityhealthcareservicestoindividuals,families,populationsandsystems.2. Exerciseeffectiveleadership,criticalthinkingandcommunicationskillsinthe

developmentandimplementationofadvancednursingpracticeservicesinPrimaryCare.3. Integrateprofessionalnursingstandards,valuesandaccountabilityintoroleandself

developmentasanadvancedpracticenurse.4. Utilizeinformationtechnologyandanevidence‐basedresearchapproachinthe

developmentofnursingknowledgeanddesignofhealthcareservicesforclients,populationsandsystems.

5. Ensureadvancedlevelsofclinicaljudgment,systemsthinking,andaccountabilityintheimplementationandevaluationofevidencedbasedcaretodiverseindividualsandpopulations.

References:

AmericanAssociationofCollegesofNursing(2011).TheessentialsofMaster'seducationinnursing.Retrievedfromhttp://www.aacn.nche.edu/education‐resources/MastersEssentials11.pdf.

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INFORMATIONRELATEDTOPRACTICUMCOURSES

PRACTICESETTINGREQUIREMENTS

x AnytimeyouhavecontactwithapatientorastudentforaUniversityprojectorrequirementitisapracticesetting.

x Youareresponsibleforhavinganapprovedletterofagreementinplacewhenpracticinginanorganizedpracticesetting.Forexample,ifyouareconductingaphysicalexaminationonsomeoneintheclinicalsetting,youareinanorganizedpracticesetting.Ifyouareconductingthissamephysicalexaminationonafamilymemberorfriend,youarenotinanorganizedsetting.Ifyouareunclearaboutthedifference,pleasediscussthiswithyourfacultyfacilitator.

x Youareresponsibleforensuringthattheletterofagreement(AffiliationAgreement),Preceptorcontractandallothernecessarydocumentsareexecutedandreceived1monthpriortothestartofthesession.

x Practicumhoursaretobecompletedinaprimarycare,long‐termcareorcommunitysettingasdeemedappropriatebyyourProgramDirectororClinicalCoordinator.

x Preceptorshiplocationsmustmeetthecourseobjectivesfortheenrolledcourse.AlllocationsmustbeapprovedbytheClinicalCoordinator/ProgramDirector.

x Students are not allowed to perform practicum rotations at their place ofemployment.

x Clinicallocationsshouldallbeunique,meaningdifferentlocationsshouldbesoughttomeettheobjectivesofthecourse.NSG6020,AdvancedHealthAssessment,practicumsitemaybeutilizedinasubsequentpracticum.

x YoumayonlybeinvolvedinobtainmentofpracticumhourswithyourSouthUniversityapprovedpreceptor.YoumayNOTutilizeotherhealthcareprovidersatthefacilitywithoutpriorapprovaloftheProgramDirectororClinicalCoordinator.

x ThemajorityofyourpracticumexperiencesmustbecompletedwithaNursePractitioner

x Studentsmustwearnametags(PhotoID)andlabcoatwithSouthUniversityMSNemblemthatidentifythemasaSouthUniversitygraduatestudent.

x Attiremustbeprofessionalandappropriatetothesetting.x Practicumschedulesshouldbearrangedwithyourpreceptorship.

STUDENTHEALTHREQUIREMENTS

Studentsarerequiredtoobtainahealthassessmentuponentranceintotheprogramandeachyearwhileintheprogram.Mumps,Measles,Rubella,Rubeola,andVaricellaTitersarerequired.AnannualassessmentforTBisrequired.APPDisrequiredunlessthestudentisPPDpositive.IfPPDPositive,studentsmustsubmitonenegativeChestX‐RayreportwiththeoriginalHealthAssessmentandobtainanannualphysicalexaminationtoruleoutactivechestdisease.TDisrequiredwithin10years.HepatitisBimmunizationis

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encouraged.Proofoftiters(MMR,Rubeola,Varicella,andTdaP)aswellascurrent(withinlast12months)TBstatusisrequiredpriortotheapprovalofanyAffiliationAgreementforpracticumcourseplacement.Studentswhoareonamedicalleavewillneedtoobtainamedicalclearancepriortoreturningtothepracticumsetting.

HEALTHINSURANCE

HealthInsuranceSouthUniversityrequireseachnursingstudenttocarryHealthInsuranceorcomparablecoverageforemergencymedicalcare.Someoftheclinicalfacilitiesandagenciesrequireproofofhealthinsurancecoveragepriortostudentparticipationatclinicalsites.StudentsareresponsibleforanyexpensesrelatedtoanyillnessoraccidentsthatmayoccurwhileparticipatingintheSouthUniversitynursingprogram.

VALIDNURSINGLICENSE

Allstudentsarerequiredtohaveavalidunencumbered*RegisteredNursinglicensewithintheU.S.stateorterritoryinwhichtheywillbeperformingtheircourseworkandpracticum;notethatmilitary,federalandforeigneducatednursesmustmeetthisstaterequirementfornursinglicensure.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoinformtheProgramDirectorandtheClinicalCoordinatorassignedforyourclinicalplacementsifyourlicenseistobecomeencumbered.FailureofsuchnotificationofencumberedstatuscanleadtofailuretoprogressintheprogramIfrelocatingpleaseensurethattheprogramisapprovedforclinicalplacementwithinthatstate.ContactyourProgramDirectororAcademicCounselorforthisinformation.*UnencumberedLicense–Alicensethatisnotrevoked,suspended,ormadeprobationaryorconditionalbytheStatelicensingorregisteringauthorityastheresultofdisciplinaryaction.

STUDENTLIABILITYINSURANCE

AllnursingstudentshaveprofessionalliabilityinsurancecoveragethroughSouthUniversity.ThispolicyislimitedtostudentsduringtheirclinicalpracticumcoursestakenatSouthUniversity.

CARDIOPULMONARYRESUSCITATIONStudentsmustprovideproofofcompletionoftheAmericanHeartAssociationHealthCareProviderlevelCPRcoursepriortoparticipationinanypracticumcourse.StudentagreestomaintaincurrentCPRProviderstatusthroughouttheirattendanceatSouthUniversity.StudentswillNOTbepermittedtoattendanypracticumexperiencewithoutavalidCPRcard.

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SPECIALTYCERTIFICATIONS

Facilities may mandate specialty certifications prior to clinical placements (ex. ACLS andPALS).Itistheresponsibilityofthestudenttoprovideevidenceofsuchtraining.

COMPREHENSIVEBACKGROUNDCHECKS

Students selected into the graduate nursing program are required to obtain a criminalbackgroundinvestigation.Studentsareresponsibleforthecostofthecriminalbackgroundinvestigation. Students may be required to obtain FBI fingerprint screening as deemednecessarybytheprogram.Whileanarrestrecordwillnotkeepyoufromenrollinginthegraduate nursing program, it may affect your ability to complete the educationalexperience, graduate; obtain licensure in an advanced practice role, and/or obtainemployment.SouthUniversitymustreceivetheBackgroundCheckpriortotheapprovalofanyAffiliationAgreementforpracticumcourseplacement.TheNursingProgramDirectorisrequiredtosubmitwrittendocumentationregardingthestudentstatustotheBoardofNursingthatmustaccompanythelicensureapplicationmaterials.Intheeventofanyarrestduringthegraduatenursingprogram,thestudentisrequiredtonotifytheNursingProgramDirector.

CertifiedBackgroundDirections:Overview:CertifedBackground.comisaservicethatallowsstudentstoordertheirownbackgroundcheckonline.AlldrugtestinginformationisobtainedthroughCertifiedBackground.com.InformationcollectedthroughCertifiedBackground.comissecure,tamper‐proof,andkeptconfidential.TheservicesperformedbyCertifiedBackgroundarebasedonguidelinesprovidedbyyourorganization,soyouknowyou'llgettheinformationyouneed,allfromonesource.TheresultsarepostedontheCertifiedBackground.comwebsitewherethestudent,aswellastheschool,canviewthem.OrderingInstructions:

1. Gotowww.CertifiedBackground.comandclickon"Students."2. InthePackageCodebox,enterthepackagecodeprovidedbytheCampusProgram

DirectororOnlineClinicalCoordinator.3. Enteryourpaymentinformation–Visa,MasterCard,orMoneyOrder.Followthe

onlineinstructionstocompleteyourorder.RetrievalInstructionsOnceyourorderissubmitted,youwillreceiveaconfirmationemailcontainingthepasswordneededtoviewtheresultsofyourbackgroundcheck.Toviewyourresults,visitwww.CertifiedBackground.com,andenteryourpasswordintheareaprovidedonthelowerrightsideofthehomepage,thenenterthelastfourdigitsofyourSocialSecurityNumber.Resultsaretypicallyavailableinapproximatelythreedays,thoughsomesearchestakelongersopleaseallowadequatetimewhenordering.TheOnlineClinicalCoordinatorandCampusProgramDirectorswillbeabletoviewyourresultsinCertifiedBackground.comoncecomplete.ForASummaryofYourRightsUndertheFairCreditReportingActvisitwww.ftc.gov.

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DRUGTESTING

Many health care facilities require that all persons caring for patients submit to drugscreening. Studentswill submit tourinedrug screeningduring theMSNprogramandasrequiredbypracticefacilities.StudentswhorefusetoobtainaurinedrugscreenorhaveapositiveurinedrugscreensmayNOTattendclinicalpracticecourses,whichcouldresultindismissal from thenursingprogram.A studentwith apositiveurinedrug screenwill berequiredtoobtainmedicalclearancetoassess“fitnessforduty”.Studentsareresponsibleforthefinancialcostsofrequireddrugtests.

HIPAA/OSHAPolicyHIPAA/OSHAAllstudentsarerequiredtosubmitacurrent(withinthelast12months)certificateofcompletionforHIPAAandOSHAtraining.SouthUniversitywillacceptacertificateofcompletionfromyouremployer,asmostnursescompletethistrainingaspartofanannualcompetency.DocumentationofHIPAA/OSHAtrainingisnowrequiredpriortoenteringthepracticumsite.Studentsmaysendacertificateofcompletionfromyouremployer(completedinlast12months),orfindanonlinesitethatprovidestraining(suggestionsarenotedbelow).InadditiontoHIPAA,requiredOSHAtrainingmustconsistofbloodbornepathogensandhazardcommunicationtraining.PleasesendthecertificateofcompletionalongwithallotherpracticumdocumentstotheOnlineOnlineClinicalCoordinatororCampusProgramDirector.TherearemanyHIPAA/OSHAtrainingsitesonInternet.ThesiteslistedbelowarenotendorsedbySouthUniversity,butappeartomeetalloftherequirementsforHIPAA/OSHAtraining.YoumayalsofindyourownonlinesitesforHIPAA/OSHAtraining.*HIPAAandOSHAtrainingisattheexpenseofthestudentsinceitisrequiredbyclinicalfacilitiespriortopracticumplacement.HIPAAHIPAATraining.com:http://www.hipaatraining.com/healthcareproviders.aspx

x HIPAAGeneralAwarenessTrainingCourseMyHIPAATraining:http://myhipaatraining.com/

x BasicHIPAATrainingCourse

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OSHAFree‐Training.com:http://www.free‐training.com/osha/Soshamenu.htm

x HazardCommunication(free)(donotinsertyourss#)OSHAcademyOccupationalSafety&HealthTraining:http://www.oshatrain.org/courses/index.html

x Bloodbornepathogens(coursenumber755)listedunderfreecourses(costs$11.95forPDFcertificateofcompletion)

Allclinicalrequirements,includingbutnotlimitedtophysical,backgroundcheck,drugscreen,labs,titersandtrainingsaretobeupdatedannuallyontheanniversaryofthedateofcompletion.Therearenoexceptionstothisrule.

ORIENTATIONAllstudentsonceacceptedintotheNursePractitionerProgrammustattendanorientation.Thissessionwillprovidethestudentwithusefulinformationregardingplanofstudyandpracticumexpectations.Thestudentwillbecontactedbytheirlocalcampusrepresentativeswithdateandtimes.

NURSINGPRACTICEPOLICIES1. Preceptorsandclinicalfacultymustcompleteanevaluationofstudentperformance

at midterm and at the end of each session in the Typhon software. Uponcommencing the clinical rotations student and preceptors should review theevaluationformalongwithcourseobjectives.Theevaluationprovidesthestudentwithfeedbackrelatedtotheirpracticeperformance.Preceptorsandstudentsmustschedule a midterm and final evaluation for each practicum rotation and finalevaluationforNSG6020.Thestudentandpreceptorshoulddiscussanydeficitandremedialplan.Studentsmustpassallcourseobjectivesandcompleterequiredclinicalhoursattheendof thesession inordertopass thepracticumcourse.SuccessfulcompletionofPracticum courses requires satisfactory completion of both didactic and clinicalcomponentsofcourse.Studentmustreceiveapassinggradeofclinicalevaluationsatthefinalevaluationfrombothclinicaladjunctfacultyandpreceptor.

2. StudentsarerequiredtocontactSouthUniversitycoursefacultyimmediatelyinthecaseofanyadverseevents/errors/issuesthatoccurintheirpracticumexperience.Studentsmustensurethatthepreceptorisfullyawareoftheoccurrence.

3. AllpracticumhoursneedtobescheduledinTyphon.4. Students are expected to be present for all scheduled clinical experiences. In

extreme circumstances where the student cannot attend a scheduled experiencestudentsarerequiredtonotifytheirpreceptorandcoursefacultyinadvanceofthescheduledexperience.

5. StudentsmustreporthoursviatheTyphonplatforminordertovalidateclinicalhoursAllrequiredinformationmustbecompletewithin7days. Ifthedocumentationisnotcompletethehoursobtainedwillnotbecountedtowardthemandatedhours.

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6. Studentswithanycondition(regardlessofcause)that impairstheir judgmentandabilitytofunctionarenotpermittedinanypracticumsetting.

7. Studentsmustcompleteanevaluationofthepracticesettingandpreceptorpriorto

completionofthepracticumcourse.

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INFORMATIONSPECIFICTOTHEPRECEPTORROLE

PRECEPTORSHIPDEFINEDKnowledge,attitudesandskillsarefoundationaltodevelopingcompetenceinanyprofessionalindividual.Asapreceptor,youhaveauniqueopportunitytoshareyourknowledge,attitudesandskillswithafellownursewhohaslimitedexperienceinyourareaofexpertise.Asthepreceptor,youaretheexpertandhavetheopportunitytofacilitatesomeonelearningaboutyourprofessionalpracticesetting.Thepreceptorservesasarolemodelforthestudent.Arolemodelallowsthestudenttoseeandexperiencewhatthepreceptor,intheroleofexpert,doesonadailybasiswhileencouragingthestudenttoaskquestions.Thepreceptorchallenges,guides,anddirects.Fundamentaltothisprocessisthepreceptor’swillingnesstoshareone’sprofessionalvalues,beliefs,andskillswhileincorporatinglegal,ethical,andprofessionalpracticestandards.Thestudentisaprofessionalnurse,buthe/sheisneworunfamiliarwiththepracticeareaofthepreceptor.Thepreceptorneedstorecallthatthestudentisanadultlearnerandismotivatedbyprofessionalandpersonalattributes.Whilethelearnermaybeexperiencingsomeanxietyanduncertainty,he/sheistheretolearn.Knowles(1990)identifiedthecharacteristicsofanadultlearnerasbrieflysummarizedinthefollowingstatements.

x Adultsprefertoknowwhytheyneedtolearnsomethingbeforeundertakingtolearnit.

x Adultswillinvestconsiderableenergytosomethingthattheywanttolearnandperceivedvalueinlearning.

x Adultlearnerswishtobetreatedwithrespectandthattheyarecapableofself‐direction.

x Adultsbringwiththemavolumeofexperiences,includingexperienceswithlearning.Thesepastexperiencescanepositiveorserveasabarrier.

x Adultswanttolearnmaterialsthathavepracticalapplication.Theywanttolearninreal‐lifesituations.

Atmid‐termandattheendofthepracticumexperience,youwillevaluatethestudent’sclinicalpracticumexperienceandcompleteastudentevaluationform.ThisformissubmittedtotheSouthUniversityCollegeofNursingfacultyviaTyphonsoftware.Pleasescheduleameetingwiththestudenttoreviewcourseobjectivesandevaluationpriortothecommencementofclinicalhours.Whilebeingapreceptormayinvolvesomeapprehension,italsohasbenefits.Benefitscenterontheprofessionalsatisfactionofteachinganoviceabouttheareaofnursingthatyouenjoy.Withthenewperspective,thestudentwillexperienceprofessionaldevelopmentduetoyourefforts.WhileSouthUniversityCollegeofNursingdoesnot

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providefinancialcompensationtothepreceptor,theUniversityacknowledgesyourparticipationinprovidingeducationalopportunitiestothestudent.

PRECEPTORGUIDELINESSouthUniversityCollegeofNursingdefinespreceptorsasqualifiedindividualswhoworkone‐on‐onewithMSNpracticumstudentsintheclinicalareatopromoteachievementofstudentlearningobjectives.Preceptorsarecurrentlylicensedasadvancedregisterednursepractitionerswhohaveaminimumofamaster’sdegreeinnursing.Studentsareresponsibleforfindingappropriatepracticumpreceptors.Youareherebecauseyouhavebeenselectedtopreceptastudentinthepracticearena.Preceptorsserveasrolemodelsandmentorsfortheclinicalpracticumexperience.Preceptorsdonotreplacefaculty,butworkcloselywithfacultyinfacilitatingstudentsuccess.Preceptorsarevitalincontributinginformationforevaluatingstudentperformance;however,SouthUniversitynursingprogramfacultymaintainsresponsibilityfordeterminingandassigningthestudent’sfinalgrade.

PRECEPTEDCOURSEPOLICY

Beforethestudententerstheclinicalpracticearea,theClinicalCoordinator/ProgramDirectorwillverifyallofthefollowing:

1. Boththestudentandthepreceptorhaveanactive,clear,unencumberedlicensetopracticenursinginthatstate,providingproofoflicensureisrequired;

2. Priortoenteringthepracticumsetting,thestudentwillenrollinTyphonandreviewtheavailabletutorials.

3. Thestudenthasmetallofthehealthscreeningrequirementsincludingphysicalexam,immunizations,drugscreen,backgroundcheck,OSHA/HIPAAandTBclearance.

3.Apreceptoragreementisinplaceandthecredentialsofthepreceptorhavebeenreviewedforappropriatenessfortheparticularclinicalpracticearea;

4.Anaffiliationagreementwiththefacility/agencyiscompletedandineffectthroughtheendofthescheduledpracticecourse;

5.SouthUniversityhasmetthelegalandregulatoryrequirementsforconductingclinicalpracticecoursesinthestate;and

6.Mechanismsareinplaceforcommunication,feedback,andevaluationofthestudent’sexperiencesfromthestudent,preceptorandfacility/agency.

7.Compliancewithitems1through6isdocumentedinthestudentrecord

RESPONSIBILITIESOFPRECEPTOR,STUDENTANDCOURSEFACULTY

Inordertobeconsistentwithpreceptorpolicyandprovideclarificationofroles,thefollowingresponsibilitiesareidentifiedandwillbeusedasaguideforallpreceptedpracticumexperiences:

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ClinicalPreceptorResponsibilities Thepracticumpreceptorwill:

x Orientstudenttotheclinicalpracticesettingincludingidentificationoffacilitypoliciesandprocedures.

x Serveasarolemodelasapractitioner,teacher,andmentor.x Becomefamiliarwithcourseobjectivesandevaluationrequirementsx Providedocumentationofstudentperformanceforthepurposeofevaluationat

mid‐termandatcompletionofthecourseintheTyphonsoftware.x MaintainopencommunicationwithClinicalCoordinator,FacultyandStudent.

Providingcurrentphonenumbers,addressandemail.x Supervisethestudentinthepracticumpracticesetting.x Evaluatethestudent’sabilitytoprovideorganizedandsafenursingcare

accordingtotheestablishedevaluationcriteria.x Providesuggestionsthatwillassistandimprovestudentperformancetoachieve

courseandclinicaloutcomes.x Contactcoursefacultymemberconcerninganyissuesthatmayarise.

StudentResponsibilities

Thestudentwill:

x Complywithallacademic,hospital,clinicalorcommunityfacilitypoliciesandprocedures.

x Comply with all South University College of Nursing policies and proceduresidentified in the University Catalog and/or MSN Student Handbook. Failure toexhibit integrity,ethicalconduct,orprofessionalstandardsmaywarrantdismissalfromSouthUniversity.

x Establishwithpreceptor,theNursePreceptorAgreementandsuccessfullycompletethetermsestablishedwithinit.Adheretoallpracticumfacilitypolicies.Onlybepresentattheapprovedpracticumsitewiththeapprovedpreceptorsforthespecifiedcourse.Identifylearninggoalsforthepractiumexperienewithcoursefacultyandpracticumpreceptorpriortobeginningthepracticum.Reviewlearninggoalsbeforestartingthepracticumwithcoursefacultyandpracticumpreceptor..

x Complywithhealthandotherprofessionalrequirementsoftheclinicalfacilitypriortothestartofthepracticumexperience.

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x DressinaprofessionalmannerconsistentwithclinicalfacilityguidelinesandbeclearlyidentifiedasbeingaSouthUniversitystudent.IDBadgesmustbewornatalltimesinthecommunity/practicumsettingsidentifyingthestudentasaSouthUniversitystudent.

x OngroundstudentswillobtainIDBadgesaccordingtolocalpolicy.x Foronlinestudents,contactStudentSupportat

[email protected].

Foronlinestudents,inordertoprovideyouwithanIDcard,pleaseprovideStudentSupportwiththefollowinginformation:

� FullName� StudentIDNumber� MailingAddress� NameoftheProgram� HeadshotPhoto:

o jpegformat(lessthan100kb)o Frontface(noprofiles)o Nosunglassesorhats/headgear.

� CopyofDriversLicenseIfyouhaveanyadditionalquestionsorconcerns,pleasecontacttheStudentSupportCenteratstudentsupport@southuniversity.edu.

o IDBadgesshouldbeorderedonesessioninadvanceofenrollinginthefirstpracticumcourse.

x Beprepared towork in thepracticumsetting ina safemanner thatdemonstratesprofessionalstandardsandarriveattheagreedtime.

x Attendallestablishedpracticumdays,ornotifyclinicalpreceptorandfacultyofabsenceandestablishclinicalmake‐upexperience.

CourseFacultyResponsibilities

Thecoursefacultymemberwill:

x Establishcommunicationbetweenpracticumpreceptorandthefacultymember.x Beavailabletopreceptortodiscussanyissuesthatmayarisewiththestudent.x Counselwithpreceptorandstudentduringthecourse.x ApproveTyphonentriesweekly,providingfeedbackasnecessary.x Identifystudentsatriskandnotifytheprogramdirectorbymid‐quarterx Initiateandfollowuponremediationplansasneededx ReviewandsignoffallevaluationsintheTyphonsystem.

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x Maintainactivecommunicationwiththestudentregardingclassroomandclinicalperformance

x Maintainresponsibilityforthefinalgradedeterminationbasedonthegradingrubricandtheclinicalperformanceevaluation.

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SouthUniversityPracticumGuidelinesandStudentChecklist

Thepracticumcoursesinclude:NSG6020,AdvancedHealthandPhysicalAssessment(60clinicalhours)NSG6320,PracticumIAdultHealth:Adult/Geriatrics(180clinicalhours)NSG6420,PracticumIFamilyHealth:Adult/Geriatrics (180clinicalhours)NSG6330,PracticumIIAdultHealth:Women’sHealth(180clinicalhours)NSG6430,PracticumIIFamilyHealth:Women’sHealth(180clinicalhours)NSG6435,PracticumIIIFamilyHealth:Pediatrics(180clinicalhours)NSG6340,PracticumIIIAdultHealth;PrimaryCare(180clinicalhours)NSG6440,PracticumIVFamilyHealth:PrimaryCare(180clinicalhours)EachofthePracticumexperiencesiseleven(11)weeks.RequiredDocumentationPriortofinalApprovalofyourPracticumsite,allofthefollowingdocumentsmustbereceivedandapprovedbytheClinicalCoordinatoratSouthUniversity:

o SignedAffiliationAgreemento PreceptorCVo SignedPreceptorAgreemento CompletedHealthAssessmentFormo CurrentAHAHealthcareProviderLevelCPRCardo HIPAA/OSHAcertificateo BackgroundCheckwithurinedrugscreeno FBIfingerprintingo SUPhotoIDobtained

StudentChecklistforPlanningAPracticumExperience

� Thestudentisresponsibleforresearching,identifyingandcontactinganursepractitionerorphysicianwhoiscurrentlyemployedinaclinicalsetting,e.g.,hospitaloutpatientclinic,privatepractice,andarrangingforthePracticumexperience.

� ThestudentmustobtainagreementfromanindividualinapositiontoactasthepreceptorintheAdvancedRegisteredNursepractitionerrole.

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� ThepreceptorMUSTpossessandprovidedocumentationofaminimumofaMastersdegreeasanAdvancedRegisteredNursePractitioner,NationallyCertifiedandbecurrentlylicensedintheirstatetopracticeintheiradvancedpracticespecialization.AphysicianmayactintheroleofpreceptoronlywithapprovaloftheClinicalCoordinator.

o PLEASENOTE:ThePreceptormaynotbeinasupervisoryroleorhaveapersonalrelationshipwiththestudentandthePracticumsettingmaynotbethesamedepartmentwherethestudentisemployed.ThestudentmustdisclosethisinformationtotheClinicalCoordinator/ProgramDirector.

o TheClinicalCoordinatormustreviewandapprovethearrangementpriortostartofthepracticumcourses.

� ThestudentMUSTprovidethepreceptorwithacopyofthePracticumInformation

Packet.� ThestudentMUSTdirectthepreceptortocompleteandsignthePreceptorContract

ANDprovideacopyofhis/hercurriculumvita/resume.Allinformationmustbeprovidedonthecontractincludingthepreceptor’spositiontitle,licensureinformationandcontactinformation(telephonenumberandemailaddress).

� ThestudentmustassisttheClinicalCoordinatorinidentifyingtheappropriateindividualattheclinicalsitetowhomtheAffiliationAgreementshouldbeforwarded.TheAffiliationAgreementmustbeexecutedbetweenSouthUniversityandtheclinicalsettinginstitution.PLEASENOTE:theAffiliationAgreementisusuallyreviewedbylegalcounseloftheclinicalsitefacility.Thismaytakesometimetocomplete.ThestudentisadvisedtostarttheprocessassoonaspossiblepriortothestartoftheacademicsessioninwhichthePracticumwillbestarted.

� ThesignedAffiliationAgreement,preceptorcontractandcurriculumvita/resumeofthepreceptormustbedeliveredtotheSouthUniversityClinicalCoordinatorpriortothestartofthepracticum.Pleaseforwardalldocumentsto:

o ClinicalCoordinator,SouthUniversityCollegeofNursingo Ingeneral,twocopiesofthesignedaffiliationagreementareforwardedto

theClinicalCoordinatorandthenonecopyofthesignedandfullyexecutedaffiliationagreementisreturnedtothepracticuminstitution.

� PriortostartingthePracticumCourse,alldocumentsmustbecompletedandthearrangementsforthepracticumapprovedbytheClinicalCoordinator.TheagreementMUSTbeinplaceonemonthPRIORtothestudentengaginginanypracticumexperiencesatthedesignatedpracticuminstitution.Thestudentmaynottakepartinanyactivitiesonsiteatthepracticuminstitutionuntiltheaffiliationagreementandallotherdocumentshavebeenreceived,reviewed,andsigned,bySouthUniversity.

� StudentswillhavetheirusualcontactwiththeirprofessorinthePracticumCourse.Therewillbecontactbetweenthestudent’sSouthUniversityProfessorandhis/herPracticumPreceptorduringthepracticumexperienceviatelephoneandore‐mail.

� Thestudentwillcompletealogofhis/herpracticumexperiences,

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� Students are required to complete a minimum of 180 hours (approximately 18hoursperweek) in eachPracticum rotation and60hours inNSG6020‐AdvancedHealthAssessment.

EvaluationCriteria:AllstudentsmustmeettheminimalevaluationcriteriaineachoftheNPspecialtycourses.ClinicalfacultyandPreceptorscompletetheseevaluationsduringeachoftheassignedcourses.NSG6020,AdvancedHealthandPhysicalAssessment Pass:Nomorethanonelevel2orlessineachofthe5assessedareas Fail:Morethanonelevel2orlessineachofthe5assessedareasNSG6320AdultHealthPracticumI/6420FamilyHealthPracticumI: Pass:Nomorethanonelevel2orlessinthreeoftheassessedareas. Fail:Morethanonelevel2inthreeoftheassessedareasNSG6330AdultPracticumII/6430FamilyPracticumII/6435FamilyPracticumIII Pass:Nomorethanonelevel2inanytwoassessedareas. Fail:Morethanonelevel2intwoormoreassessedareas.NSG6440/6340:AdultPracticumIII,FamilyPracticumIV

Pass:Level3andaboveinallassessedareas..Successfullymeetspracticumobjectives.Fail:Ascoreoflessthanlevel3inanyassessedarea.Doesnotmeetpracticumobjectives.

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A

SOUTH UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF NURSING MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING DEGREE PROGRAM

NURSE PRECEPTOR CONTRACT

South University Nurse Practitioner Preceptor Contract

Student Name:_____________________________________________________

Course #:________________________________________________________

Preceptor Name & Credentials:_________________________________________

Nursing License # & State:____________________________________________ Title:______________________________________________________________

Agency:___________________________________________________________

Office Phone Number:_________________Fax Number:_____________________

E-Mail Address:_____________________________________________________

I. The Roles of the Nurse Preceptor A. Professional Role Model

1. Must have a Masters in Nursing 2. Provides nursing care according to established standards and facility policy and

procedures. 3. Effectively communicates with student and others. 4. Exhibits leadership skills. 5. Demonstrates professional responsibilities.

B. Educator 1. Assesses the student learning needs.

a. Reviews student’s list of strengths/weaknesses. b. Reviews student’s personal learning goals.

2. Collaborates with the student to plan effective learning experiences. 3. Provides ongoing feedback and evaluation of student.

a. Shall collaborate with South University Nursing Faculty to evaluate the student’s practicum performance.

b. The South Nursing Faculty will determine final course evaluation after collaboration with the Nurse Preceptor.

c. d. Midterm Evaluation after one-half the practicum experience has been completed.

d. Final Evaluation as scheduled and dictated by completed hours. e. A satisfactory practicum evaluation is necessary to complete the course and

graduate. C. Socializer

1. Welcomes the student and actively integrates the student into the clinical practice setting

2. Assists the student to transition smoothly to the Nurse Practitioner role

II. South University Faculty - Course Facilitator A. Provides name & contact information to Preceptor B. Faculty will be available by phone. C. Faculty to consult with preceptors weekly or as needed. D. Reviews evaluations of student performed by Preceptor E. Assigns final course grade

III. Student Schedules

A. Total number of practicum hours in Advanced Assessment (NSG 6020) is 60 hours and 180 clock hours in each of the Practicum courses, for a total number of 600 clinical hours throughout the program.

B. The practicum experience will conclude when the student has completed the minimum required hours.

C. A designated alternate preceptor may be utilized to collaborate with the student in the event that the designated preceptor is unavailable. Approval must be obtained prior to the change with the Clinical Coordinator to ensure compliance with South University Guidelines.

D. The student must notify the Preceptor and the South University Nursing Faculty of any absences.

E. Each student must receive an orientation to the clinical facility. _________________________________________________ Sign and Date

PLEASE ATTACH CURRICULUM VITAE/RESUME and fax a copy of the contract and CV/resume to:

(Please insert local campus information)

APPENDIX B

SOUTH UNIVERSITY


Physical Assessment Form

ALLERGIES � YES � NO IF YES EXPLAIN MAJOR ILLNESSES � YES � NO IF YES EXPLAIN HOSPITALIZATIONS � YES � NO IF YES EXPLAIN ORTHOPEDIC PROBLEMS � YES � NO IF YES EXPLAIN MAJOR SURGERIES � YES � NO IF YES EXPLAIN HEART PROBLEMS � YES � NO IF YES EXPLAIN LUNG PROBLEMS � YES � NO IF YES EXPLAIN ABDOMINAL PROBLEMS � YES � NO IF YES EXPLAIN MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS � YES � NO IF YES EXPLAIN CURRRENT MEDICATIONS � YES � NO IF YES EXPLAIN

SOUTH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Student Health Assessment

Name Date / / Address Date of Birth / / Male Female Phone Please note: This health assessment must be completed by an MD, DO, PA or ARNP. Assessment by other health care providers will NOT be accepted.

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT

Height Weight Vital Signs: BP __________P _________R _________Temperature___________

Visual Acuity (R) (L) Uses Eyeglasses � YES � NO Uses contact lens � YES � NO

Hearing Acuity (R) (L) ___________ Uses hearing aid � YES � NO

Immunization Record (must include dates) MMR Date / / Hepatitis Series 1. Date / /

Varicella Date __ / / 2. Date / /

Seasonal flu Date / / 3. Date / /

Tetanus Diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) Date / / MEDICAL HISTORY:

PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT (CONTINUED)

Normal Abnormal Comments if Abnormal Skin HEENT Heart Lungs Abdomen Musculoskeletal Neurological

THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TESTS ARE REQUIRED: Please attach a copy of all lab results including titer levels

TITERS: DATE IMMUNE NON-IMMUNE Rubeola � � Rubella � � Mumps � �Varicella � � Hepatitis B ( if immunized) � �

Urinalysis

DATE NORMAL FINDINGS �

ABNORMAL FINDINGS

� Hemoglobin/Hematocrit

DATE NORMAL FINDINGS �

ABNORMAL FINDINGS

�

*PPD 1 Step 2 Step

DATE POSITIVE � �

NEGATIVE � �

*If PPD is positive the student must provide documentation of a negative chest x-ray and written medical clearance from any active chest disease. If any of these titers do not show immunity, the appropriate vaccine(s) or boosters are to be administered unless medically contraindicated as listed by the CDC. Does this individual have any physical or mental conditions, disabilities or medical limitations that would prohibit the individual from functioning in the capacity of a Registered Nurse? � YES � NO (if yes, state reason) ________________________ _________________ Healthcare Provider Name and Title (PRINT)

____________ Healthcare Provider Signature Date

___________________ Healthcare Provider Address City State Zip ( ) _____________________________________________ Healthcare Provider Telephone Number

APPENDIX C

SOUTH UNIVERSITY


PRECEPTOR /CLINICAL FACULTY EVALUATION OF STUDENT

CLINICAL PERFORMANCE

Nurse Practitioner Program Student Evaluation

South University College of Nursing Evaluation of Student by Preceptor, Select: _____ Midterm _____ End of Term Student Name: ___________________________Site/Preceptor:_________________________ Date: _________________________________Course__________________________________ Please evaluate the student by checking the items below. Your comments are valuable. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

x Preceptor Evaluation of Student Clinical Performance addresses practicum objectives as they relate to the Conceptual Framework of South University: Caring, Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism and Holism.

x The preceptor/faculty evaluates the student’s clinical performances at midterm (Week 5-6) and final (Week 9-11). A failure to meet an objective requires a written and verbal Clinical Student Counseling Report completed by the supervising faculty.

The preceptor/faculty evaluates the student’s clinical performance based on overall student performance. The evaluation is based on current course objectives, which are included in the course syllabi. Evaluation criteria are provided for ease of evaluator reporting; additional comments are encouraged. Students must meet pass criteria by final evaluation in order to pass the course. Evaluation Criteria: NSG 6020, Advanced Health and Physical Assessment Pass: No more than one level 2 or less in each of the 5 assessed areas Fail: More than one level 2 or less in each of the 5 assessed areas NSG 6320Adult Health Practicum I/6420 Family Health Practicum I: Pass: No more than one level 2 or less in three of the assessed areas. Fail: More than one level 2 in three of the assessed areas NSG 6330 Adult Practicum II /6430 Family Practicum II/6435Family Practicum III Pass: No more than one level 2 in any two assessed areas. Fail: More than one level 2 in two or more assessed areas. NSG 6440/6340: Adult Practicum III, Family Practicum IV

Pass: Level 3 and above in all assessed areas. . Successfully meets practicum objectives. Fail: A score of less than level 3 in any assessed area. Does not meet practicum objectives.

i. Assessed by: 1. Direct observation 2. Standardized scripted patient 3. Simulation 4. Other:___________________ I. COMMUNICATION

1. Patient and Family Communication Skills [COMMUNICATION] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Communicates effectively with patients and families. Responds to verbal and nonverbal cues, incorporates cultural sensitivity and active listening. Deals well with difficult patients/families.

Adequately communicates with patients and families. Responds to most verbal and nonverbal cues and has some awareness of cultural needs. Listens attentively and deals fairly well with difficult patients/families.

Communicates with patients and families but needs prompting. Misses important verbal or nonverbal cues. Avoids dealing with difficult situations. *Requires Comment

Lacks basic communication skills and does not adequately interact with patients/families. Misses verbal and/or nonverbal cues and lacks awareness of cultural needs. *Requires Comment

Assessed by: Direct Observation ______ Indirect Observation ______ (such as interpretation of labs) Other ______________________________________________________________________________________ 2. Written Communication and Documentation Skills (including EHR) [COMMUNICATION] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Consistently and clearly documents all components of the health history & physical exam in an accurate and timely fashion. Shares knowledge of major and minor issues. Is able to utilize EHR and documents information accurately and timely in Typhon.

Documents most components of the health history clearly with good accuracy, in a timely fashion. Shares knowledge of most major and minor issues. Is able to utilize EHR and documents most information accurately and generally within the assigned timeframe in Typhon.

Misses key information in documentation. Fails to share major and/or minor issues. EHR and documentation in Typhon is incomplete and/or late. Needs direction. *Requires Comment

Documentation is inaccurate and incomplete. Does not recognize major or minor issues. EHR documentation is inaccurate and consistently late. Needs constant direction. *Requires Comment

Assessed by: Direct Observation ______ Indirect Observation ______ (such as interpretation of labs) Other ______________________________________________________________________________________ 3. Oral Case Presentation [COMMUNICATION] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 _____ Level 1 ____ N/A Presents information in a well‐organized, accurate, succinct and comprehensive manner. Presentation reflects complete understanding of major and minor issues.

Presents information accurately and is well organized. Presentation reflects a good grasp of major and minor issues.

Information is accurate. Lacks organizational skills. Fails to grasp minor issues. *Requires Comment

Presentation of information is disorganized and student is unable to summarize or explain clinical data and/or admits crucial data. Fails to grasp both minor & major issues *Requires Comment

Assessed by: Direct Observation ______ Indirect Observation ______ (such as interpretation of labs) Other ______________________________________________________________________________________

II. CARING

Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Consistently demonstrates caring behavior to patient. Is non‐judgmental and respects cultural differences. Is sensitive to spiritual needs, listens

Demonstrates caring behavior to patient. Is non‐judgmental. Recognizes spiritual needs of patient and takes time to listen to the patient/family.

Is caring to patient but exhibits judgmental tendencies. Discusses spiritual needs with patient/family but fails to act.

Does not actively listen to patient. Disregards spiritual needs and/or is judgmental and lacks a caring attitude. *Requires Comment

4. Caring Behavior [CARING]

5. Caring and Concern for Humanity [CARING] III. CRITICAL THINKING 6. History Taking Skills [CRITICAL THINKING] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Consistently interviews patients in a skillful manner and obtains a complete and accurate history including key elements.

Interviews patients in a skillful manner and obtains an accurate history including most of the key elements.

Needs prompting when interviewing patients. History is incomplete and misses some key elements. *Requires Comment

Lacks interview skills. History is incomplete and/or inaccurate and does not include many of the key elements of the. *Requires Comment

Assessed by: Direct Observation ______ Indirect Observation ______ (such as interpretation of labs) Other ______________________________________________________________________________________ 7. Physical Exam Skills [CRITICAL THINKING] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Consistently performs a thorough, organized and timely complete physical exam using proper technique. Accurately identifies normal and abnormal findings.

Performs an organized, timely and usually complete physical exam using proper technique. Accurately identifies most normal and abnormal findings

Lacks organization while performing a physical exam and misses key elements. Needs prompting in examination technique *Requires Comment

Is disorganized and does not use proper technique. Inaccurately identifies normal or abnormal findings. *Requires Comment

Assessed by: Direct Observation ______ Indirect Observation ______ (such as interpretation of labs) Simulation _____ Other ______________________________________________________________________________________ 8. Use of Instruments and Equipment [CRITICAL THINKING]

patiently, and provides care in a kind manner within a scientific framework. Inspires trust.

*Requires Comment


Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/AConsistentlyintegratescaringandconcernforhumanitywithscientificknowledgetopromotehealthandqualityoflife.Incorporatesethicaldecisionmakingwhencaringforpatientsandfamilies.Treatspatient/familiywithdignityandrespectsothersandself.

Integratescaringandconcernforhumanitywithscientificknowledgetopromotehealthandqualityoflife.Integratesethicaldecisionmakinginmostcaseswhencaringforpatients/families.Treatspatient/familywithdignityandrespect.

Demonstratesacaringattitudetopatientsbutlacksthescientificknowledgebase.Lacksintegrationofethicaldecisionmakinginpatient/familycare.Isrespectfultopatient/family.*Requires Comment

Failstoincorporatecaringandconcernforhumanitywithscientificknowledgeinpatient/familyencounters.Failstotreatpatient/familywithdignityandrespect.*Requires Comment


Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Consistently demonstrates correct use of instruments and equipment; including the stethoscope, otoscope, and ophthalmoscope.

Demonstrates correct use of instruments and equipment most of the time; including the stethoscope, otoscope, and ophthalmoscope.

Needs prompting in the correct use of instruments and equipment; including the stethoscope, otoscope, and ophthalmoscope. *Requires Comment

Fails to demonstrate correct use of instruments or equipment, including the stethoscope, otoscope, and ophthalmoscope. *Requires Comment

Assessed by: Direct Observation ______ Indirect Observation ______ (such as interpretation of labs) Simulation _____ Other ______________________________________________________________________________________ 9. Differential Diagnoses and Integration of Data [CRITICAL THINKING] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Consistently integrates pertinent data/diagnostic information in a concise and thorough manner to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Is able to formulate an accurate list of differential diagnoses.

Adequately integrates pertinent data/diagnostic information in a concise and manner to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Is able to formulate a few accurate differential diagnoses.

Needs help in integrating pertinent data/diagnostic information to formulate an accurate diagnosis. Is unable to formulate differential diagnoses without prompting. *Requires Comment

Fails to integrate pertinent data/diagnostic information to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Is unable to formulate accurate differential diagnoses. *Requires Comment

Assessed by: Direct Observation ______ Indirect Observation ______ (such as interpretation of labs) Other ______________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Diagnosis & Treatment Planning [CRITICAL THINKING] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Consistently makes accurate diagnoses and develops comprehensive treatment plans including pharmacological and non‐pharmacological interventions and prescriptions based on current evidence. Includes patient education, health prevention/promotion and follow up instuructions.

Makes accurate diagnoses and develops fairly comprehensive treatment plans including accurate pharmacological and non‐pharmacological interventions and prescriptions based on current evidence. Includes most pertinent patient education, health prevention/ promotion and follow up instructions.

Needs help in making accurate diagnoses. Treatment plans are basic and lack complete pharmacological and/or non‐ pharmacological interventions. Cannot articulate current supporting evidence. Lacks one or more of the following: Patient education, health promotion/ preventions and/or follow up. *Requires Comment

Diagnoses are inaccurate and treatment plans are incomplete and lack accurate evidenced based pharmacological and/or non‐ pharmacological interventions. Fails to include pertinent patient education, health prevention/promotion or follow up instructions. *Requires Comment


11. Diagnostic Interpretation [CRITICAL THINKING] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A

Consistently orders the correct diagnostic studies and interprets results correctly.

Orders the correct diagnostic studies and usually interprets results correctly.

Needs prompting to order the correct diagnostic studies. Relies on multiple resources to interpret results correctly. *Requires Comment

Fails to order the correct diagnostic studies and is unable to interpret results correctly. *Requires Comment


IV. HOLISM 12. Ethical Behavior [HOLISM] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Recognizes the impact of moral issues; considers patient’s rights for their care and applies them to difficult patient care situations.

Demonstrates knowledge of moral issues in managing patient care and applies them to most difficult patient care situations.

Recognizes moral issues in patient situations but has difficulty applying them to patient care decisions. *Requires Comment

Does not include moral/ethical issues in patient care decisions. *Requires Comment


13. Integrating Holism in Patient Treatment [HOLISM] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/ASelects appropriate treatment regimen based on evidence based practice (EBP) and incorporates patient/family teaching about medication, procedures, health promotion and disease prevention.

Selects appropriate treatment regimen based on EBP and incorporates most key elements in patient/family teaching about medication, procedures, health promotion and disease prevention. Needs occasional guidance.

Needs prompting when selecting appropriate treatment regimen. Cannot articulate current EBP guidelines that apply to selected treatment regimen. Misses key elements in developing a complete treatment plan. *Requires Comment

Fails to select appropriate treatment and does not use current EBP in patient treatment regimen. *Requires Comment


14. Supporting the Patient/Family [HOLISM] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Sets mutually acceptable goals with patient/family and functions as a patient advocate. Provides support to patient/family in all decision making.

Establishes patient goals with input from patient/family and functions as a patient advocate. Supports patient/family in key patient care decisions.

Needs prompting to establish patient goals. Input from patient/family is variable. Functions as a patient advocate. *Requires Comment

Fails to consider patient/family needs when establishing goals and/or does not support the patient/family in decision making. *Requires Comment


V. PROFESSIONALISM 15. Attendance [PROFESSIONALISM]

Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Punctual, no absences and completes assigned clinical hours on time.

Punctual with excused absences and contacts preceptor and site in advance. Completes clinical hours on time or with an approved extension.

Tardy or few unexcused absences. Clinical hours are not completed within the designated timeframe. *Requires Comment

Frequently tardy with unexcused absences or failure to report for clinical. Clinical hours are not completed. *Requires Comment

Assessed by: Direct Observation ______ Indirect Observation ______ (such as interpretation of labs) Other ______________________________________________________________________________________ 16. Professional Appearance and Demeanor [PROFESSIONALISM] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Always wears professional attire with appropriate student identification and introduces self to patient/family. Is a positive role model and follows the rules of the practicum setting.

Consistently wears professional attire and appropriate student identification. Usually introduces self to patient/family. Follows the rules of the practicum setting.

Needs guidance in choosing professional attire. Needs prompting to wear student ID and introduce self to patient/family. Follows the rules of the practicum setting. *Requires Comment

Appears unprofessional and is missing the appropriate identification. Disregards the rules of the practicum setting. *Requires Comment

Assessed by: Direct Observation ______ Indirect Observation ______ (such as interpretation of labs) Other ______________________________________________________________________________________ 17. Work Habits and Motivation [PROFESSIONALISM] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Comes prepared to clinical with excellent knowledge, skills, abilities and resources. Shows initiative in seeking out new learning experiences. Observes HIPPA regulations and manages time appropriately.

Comes prepared to clinical and demonstrates adequate knowledge, skills, abilities and resources. Completes assignments satisfactorily. Observes HIPPA regulations and manages time appropriately. Needs occasional guidance.

Comes prepared to clinical. Needs guidance with knowledge, skills, abilities and resources. Needs prompting to complete assignments and has some difficulties with time management. *Requires Comment

Is unprepared for clinical and/or assignments are incomplete. Lacks adequate knowledge, skills, abilities, and resources. Needs constant direction and/or is unreliable. *Requires Comment


18. Interpersonal Skills and Responsiveness to Constructive Criticism [PROFESSIONALISM] Level 4 ____ Level 3 ____ Level 2 ____ Level 1 ____ N/A Recognizes own strengths and weaknesses. Incorporates feedback and integrates change, has good communication skills and is respectful and cooperative. Communicates in a professional demeanor.

Accepts feedback and attempts change. Has good communication skills and is respectful and cooperative. Usually communicates in a professional demeanor.

Has difficulty accepting feedback and changing behavior. Communication skills are weak but is respectful and cooperative. *Requires Comment

Repeats the same errors despite feedback and/or is uncooperative. Fails to act as a team player and communication is unclear. *Requires Comment

Assessed by: Direct Observation ______ Indirect Observation ______ (such as interpretation of labs) Other ______________________________________________________________________________________ Midterm Comments: Preceptor/ Clinical Faculty:

Please provide any information or comments that you think would be beneficial in the evaluation of this student. Include any areas of strengths or weakness. Please comment on any areas that the student received a “Fail”. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Students: Please provide any comments or feedback regarding your evaluation. Is there anything else regarding your evaluation that you would like us to know or consider. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________

Faculty or Preceptor Signature Date Student’s Signature Date

End of Term Comments: Preceptor/ Clinical Faculty: Please provide any information or comments that you think would be beneficial in the evaluation of this student. Include any areas of strengths or weakness. Please comment on any areas that the student received a “Fail”. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Students: Please provide any comments or feedback regarding your evaluation. Is there anything else regarding your evaluation that you would like us to know or consider. __________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________

Faculty or Preceptor Signature Date

**Preceptor Affirmation: I affirm that the student has spent _____________ hours under my clinical direction this quarter.

Student’s Signature Date

APPENDIX D

SOUTH UNIVERSITY


EVALUATION OF CLINICAL SITE AND PRECEPTOR

College of Nursing

Evaluation of Clinical Site and Preceptor Nurse Practitioner Program

Student Name: ________________________________ Student ID:_______________________ Clinical Site: ________________________________ Date: _______________________ Preceptor Name:_________________________________ Course: ________________________ Please select rating according to the following scale: 5= Excellent 4=Very good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Poor

Clinical Site Experience: The numbers of patients are sufficient to meet my learning needs and course objectives.

5 4 3 2 1

Equipment is readily available and functioning. 5 4 3 2 1 Policy and procedure of the institution are readily available.

5 4 3 2 1

Learning experiences throughout the facility was excellent.

5 4 3 2 1

Computer access is adequate to meet my needs. 5 4 3 2 1 Staff members are helpful and knowledgeable. 5 4 3 2 1 The agency was clean. 5 4 3 2 1 I felt safe at this practicum location. 5 4 3 2 1 South University College of Nursing should continue to place students at this agency.

5 4 3 2 1

I would recommend this practicum location to my peers.

5 4 3 2 1

If a score of 3 or below, please comment on specifics: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________

Preceptor Evaluation The preceptor gave me feedback on a regular basis. 5 4 3 2 1 The preceptor was available when I needed him/her. 5 4 3 2 1 The preceptor displayed enthusiasm for teaching. 5 4 3 2 1 The preceptor provided learning opportunities for me. 5 4 3 2 1 The preceptor was personally interested in and committed to my success and education.

5 4 3 2 1

The preceptor ensured a positive learning environment. 5 4 3 2 1

The preceptor delegated appropriate responsibilities to me.

5 4 3 2 1

The preceptor was a competent role model for patient care and professional.

5 4 3 2 1

I would recommend this preceptor to my peers. 5 4 3 2 1 South University College of Nursing should continue to utilize this preceptor for Nurse Practitioner Practicum’s.

5 4 3 2 1

If a score of 3 or below, please comment on specifics: