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KITTY DEGREE
SCHOOL OF NURSING
FACULTY HANDBOOK
Revised: February 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PREFACE
CODE FOR NURSES
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
CORE PERFORMANCE GUIDELINES FOR ADMISSION AND PROGRESSION
GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS
CLASSROOM FIRE EMERGENCY PLAN
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
A. DIRECTOR
B. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
C. COORDINATOR
D. FACULTY
E. LAB & SIMULATION COORDINATOR
F. DIRECTOR OF NURSING INFORMATICS & TECHNOLOGY
G. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT III
BY-LAWS OF THE NURSING FACULTY
MISSION STATEMENT
PHILOSOPHY OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING
SCHOOL OF NURSING'S STATMENTS OF COMPETENCIES OF NEW GRADUATES
POLICIES RELATED TO MEETING REQUIREMENTS OF CLINICAL AGENCY
CONTRACTS
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE CONTROL PLAN
POSSIBLE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE FORM
INCIDENT REPORT FORM
GENERIC INCIDENT FORM
FIRST AID PROGRAM
TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL
SCHOOL OF NURSING STANDING COMMITTEES
ADMISSIONS AND ACADEMIC STANDARDS COMMITTEE
ADVISORY COUNCIL
ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE
AWARDS COMMITTEE
CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE
CONVOCATION COMMITTEE
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
ETHICS, BY-LAWS, AND POLICIES COMMITTEE
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
RESOURCE/TECHNOLOGY/DISTANCE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF FACULTY
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SCHOOL OF NURSING POLICIES/INFORMATION
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CLINICAL ROTATION TIMES
LEAVE-OFFICIAL/SICK/ FACULTY
GIFT GIVING/RECEIVING
LECTURE CONTENT
GRADUATE RECORDS
POLICY FOR STORING STUDENT PAPERS
POLICY FOR PROTECTING PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY IN STUDENT
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LSBN DECLARATORY STATEMENT ON EMPLOYMENT OF NURSING STUDENTS
LSBN EMPLOYMENT OF UNLICENSED PERSONS
GUIDELINES FOR PEER EVALUATION
PEER EVALUATION FORM
PROMOTION AND TENURE POLICY
FACULTY GRIEVANCES
EMPLOYEE CHECKOUT INSTRUCTIONS
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PREFACE
The Faculty of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing of The University of Louisiana at
Monroe (ULM) functions within the tenets of The University of Louisiana at Monroe.
The ULM Faculty Handbook, therefore, serves as the general informational base for the
Kitty DeGree School of Nursing. However, as a resource for new faculty and an update
for current faculty, this additional informational guide was developed to relate specific
information relevant to the School of Nursing.
The Kitty DeGree School of Nursing supports the ANA Code for Nurses (see next
page).
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CODE OF ETHICS FOR NURSES-PROVISIONS
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The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth,
and unique attributes of every person.
The nurse's primary commitment is to the patient, whether an individual, family,
group, community, or population.
The nurse promotes, advocates for, and protects the rights, health, and safety of
the patient.
The nurse has authority, accountability, and responsibility for nursing practice;
makes decisions; and takes action consistent with the obligation to promote
health and to provide optimal care.
The nurse owes the same duties to self as to others, including the responsibility to
promote health and safety, preserve wholeness of character and integrity,
maintain competence, and continue personal and professional growth.
The nurse, through individual and collective effort, establishes, maintains, and
improves the ethical environment of the work setting and conditions of
employment that are conducive to safe, quality health care.
The nurse, in all roles and settings, advances the profession through research and
scholarly inquiry, professional standards development, and the generation of both
nursing and health policy.
The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public to protect
human rights, promote health diplomacy, and reduce health disparities.
The profession of nursing, collectively through its professional organizations,
must articulate nursing values, maintain the integrity of the profession, and
integrate principles of social justice into nursing and health policy.
Source: American Nurses Association (2015), Code of Ethics for
Nurses With Interpretive Statements
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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The University of Louisiana at Monroe is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer.
Please refer to the University of Louisiana at Monroe Faculty Handbook for further
information.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING
CORE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION AND PROGRESSION
*** PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ***
BELOW ARE LISTED THE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS OF THE PROFESSIONAL NURSING
PROGRAM. YOU SHOULD READ THESE STANDARDS CAREFULLY ADN BE SURE YOU CAN
COMPLY WITH THEM. THE ULM KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING EXPECTS ALL
APPLICANTS FOR ADMISSION TO POSSESS AND BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE SKILLS,
ATTRIBUTES AND QUALITIES SET FORTH BELOW, WITHOUT UNREASONABLE DEPENDENCE ON
TECHNOLOGY OR INTERMEDIARIES.
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CRITICAL
THINKING
INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
STANDARD
SOME EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY
ACTIVITIES
Critical thinking ability sufficient for clinical
judgment; sufficient powers of intellect to acquire,
assimilate, integrate, apply information and solve
problems.
Identify cause-effect relationships in clinical
situations, develop and implement nursing
care plans according to nursing process;
respond instantly to emergency situations.
Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with
individuals, families, and groups from a variety of
social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual
backgrounds.
Communication abilities sufficient for interaction
with others in verbal and written form.
Establish rapport with patients/clients and
colleagues.
MOBILITY
Physical abilities sufficient to move from room-toroom, maneuver in small spaces, and physical
health and stamina needed to carry out nursing
procedures.
MOTOR SKILLS
Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to provide
safe and effective nursing care.
Sufficient use of the senses of vision, hearing,
touch, and smell to observe, assess, and evaluate
effectively (both close at hand and at a distance) in
the classroom, laboratory, and clinical setting
SENSORY
TACTILE
Tactile abilities sufficient for physical assessment
and intervention.
BEHAVIORAL
Sufficient motivation and flexibility to function in
new and stressful environments.
Revised: 2008
Reviewed: 2/15
Explain treatment, procedures, initiate
health teaching, document and interpret
nursing actions and patient/client
responses. Communicate information
effectively with other departments.
Evaluate written orders, care plans, and
treatment requests.
Move around in patient's room, work
spaces, and treatment areas; administer
cardiopulmonary procedures. Lift, move,
position and transport patients without
causing harm, undue pain, and discomfort
to the patient or one's self. Transport
mobile equipment in a timely and
precautious manner.
Calibrate, use, and manipulate equipment;
position patients/clients.
Hear monitor alarms, emergency signal,
auscultatory sounds, cries for help.
Observe patient/client responses
Perform palpation, functions of physical
examination and/or those related to
therapeutic intervention, e.g., insertion of
catheters for therapy.
Accept assignment change of patient
clinical/lab area.
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GENERAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDENTS
Faculty and students of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing are responsible and accountable for
their actions related to patient care. The faculty has the responsibility and right to determine if a student's
conduct in the clinical area is conducive to patient welfare. Further, the SCHOOL reserves the right to
refuse a student admission to clinical experiences should their action be judged to be detrimental to
patient welfare.
The quality and success of your education is dependent upon many factors, including meeting certain
requirements. Specific objectives and requirements including those for progression for each course will
be clearly related to you. The following is provided to assist you in understanding those requirements
that apply to ALL professional nursing courses. Please read carefully. If there are not questions
regarding these statements, it is assumed that you understand and agree to comply with same.
The maintenance and development of appropriate attitudes and values are a requirement of students
enrolled in all nursing courses. Trustworthiness and loyalty are included in the behaviors expected.
These characteristics are inherent to professional nursing and are REQUISITE to successful completion
of nursing courses.
Students are expected to attend all scheduled course meetings (See University Policy). Many
experiences in this curriculum are impossible to duplicate; consequently, absences may prevent the
learning/evaluation process to take place. Students with accumulated absences in any course will be
counseled and may be subject to failure.
Failure to take exams on the day administered in class, failure to submit written work on time, and
unexcused absences may result in the receipt of a zero grade for that assignment. Excused absences,
make-up exams, permission to submit written work late, and other privileges can be granted at the
individual instructor's discretion, as valid excuses shall be considered.
If it is necessary to be late or absent from any clinical assignment, students are required to notify the
unit/agency by 7:00 a.m. (unless otherwise instructed) and the faculty is to be notified per instructions of
the faculty (see “Attendance”). Should a student fail to demonstrate evidence of preparation for clinical
assignment, he/she may be dismissed. A dismissal results in an "F" for the day.
Student questions related to grading, other matters of an academic nature, or other concerns should be
presented to the student's instructor; failing satisfactory resolution at this level, the questions should be
referred in order, to the Coordinator, the Director, the Associate Dean, and then to the Dean. For further
information related to due process, see the University of Louisiana Monroe Undergraduate Catalog and
the Student Policy Manual.
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FIRE EMERGENCY PLAN- KITTY DEGREE HALL
The following outline identifies how nursing students and faculty need to respond in case of a fire in Kitty DeGree Hall.
We will use the acronym "RACE" as our guide; the parking lot on the south side of the Construction Building is our
reassembly point. A roll will be taken after fire drills and actual room evacuations.
Rescue: Our first responsibility is to ensure that all persons exit the classroom/labs safely and as quickly as possible. If
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AUDITORIUM: leave via the closest exit. Doors are located in the front and back of the
Auditorium. Meet at the reassembly point.
ROOMS 215, 218, 242, 243: Exit via the SOUTH stairway. The NORTH and EAST stairways
are alternate exit routes. Meet at the reassembly point.
ROOMS 221, LRC, and Faculty Lounge: Exit via the NORTH stairway. The SOUTH and EAST
stairways are alternate exit routes. Meet at the reassembly point.
ROOM 338, and 340: Exit via the EAST stairway. The NORTH and SOUTH stairways are
alternate exit routes. Meet at the reassembly point.
ROOMS 327 and 325: Exit via the NORTH stairway. The EAST and SOUTH stairways are
alternate exit routes. Meet at the reassembly point.
MAIN OFFICE SUITE: Use closest exit, either the EAST exit or one of
the two NORTH exits.
FACULTY OFFICES: Use the closest exit.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE ELEVATOR.
Each semester, specific persons will be assigned to assist those with special needs.
EVERYONE IS REQUIRED to evacuate the building until the "ALL CLEAR" is given and all
persons duly accounted for.
A diagram of evacuation routes is in each classroom, lab, and office.
Alarm: First, report the fire directly to the ULM Police Department by dialing 1-911 and giving all pertinent information
to the operator. Alarm pulls are located at each stairway; however, your first responsibility is to ensure that no one is
jeopardized by getting into harm's way to sound an alarm.
Contain the fire: Isolate it as much as possible by turning off electrical appliances, lights, fans, etc. Push aside nearby
flammable items like linens, paper rolls, etc. Exit the room and shut the door tightly. Your first responsibility is your
safety and that of your classmates.
Extinguish the fire: Fire extinguishers are located in the front and back of the Nursing Auditorium, in the Student Lounge,
Nursing Office workroom and hallway, both Nursing labs, LRC, Faculty Lounge, Clinical Science Lab, Secretarial Office,
next to each stairway door, and in each EAST wing of second and third floors. No one should attempt to put out a fire
unless that person feels that the fire can be contained. In all other cases, professional firefighters must take the
responsibility for extinguishing the fire.
Remember, call University Police at 1-911.
All fires must be reported to University Police and the University Safety Officer.
OTHER BUILDINGS – FOLLOW THE FIRE EMERGENCY PLANS FOR THE ALTERNATE BUILDINGS
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JOB DESCRIPTIONS
A. DIRECTOR
The Director of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing, who holds a doctoral degree in nursing or a related
discipline, is responsible to the Dean of the College of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences (CHPS) for the
administration of the nursing program(s) and for all areas related to the administration of the school. The
Director holds faculty rank in the School of Nursing.
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The Director:
Provides leadership and vision to the School as it relates to the profession of nursing on a
national, state, and local scope. In so doing, the Director must maintain membership in
nationally and internationally recognized professional nursing organizations that direct and
influence the nursing profession. Attendance and participation in these organizations is crucial
to maintaining a current curriculum and fully understanding trends and changes in the many
aspects of the profession.
Maintains a collegial relationship with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing and attends
meetings of the Board. Attendance at these meetings provides the Director with current
information about and the ability to influence the status of nursing education and practice in the
state.
Maintains membership in other professional nursing organizations in order to maintain expertise
in the chosen area of practice.
Provides oversight for all aspects of the following internal structures:
 The traditional baccalaureate nursing program
 The RN to BSN option
 The LPN to BSN option
 The Accelerated BSN option
 The Continuing Education Program for Registered Nurses
 The planning for a Masters program
 Alumni Relations
 The Advisory Council
Provides oversight for the following external activities:
 Contracts for clinical affiliations with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, home health
agencies, day care centers, senior centers, public health departments, and other
community agencies providing the experiential components of the curriculum.
 Contracts with preceptors for students in the senior year of the professional program
when appropriate.
 Interactions with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing to assure compliance with all
rules and regulations relating to the operations and the curriculum of the School
 Submission of reports and survey data to state and national agencies.
Participates as a member of the College of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences Administrative
Council (CAC).
Represents the School of Nursing, the College of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the
University to the community of health care providers and other communities of interest at the
local, state and national levels.
Works with the Dean of CHPS to promote fund raising activities for the School of Nursing.
Serves as Chairperson of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Administrative Council.
Revised: 7/06; 2/15
Reviewed: 7/09
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B. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
The Associate Director, who preferably holds a doctorate, reports to the Director of the Kitty DeGree School
of Nursing. The Associate Director is responsible for oversight of various academic activities of the college,
maintenance of student records, the Articulation Programs, and participates in and promotes scholarly
activities.
The Associate Director:
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Serves as administrator of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing in the absence of the Director.
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Assists Director with schedules and budgeting as needed.
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Assists with submission of reports and survey data to state and national agencies, as assigned by
the Director.
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Assists with the supervision of recruitment, orientation, registration, and advising of students.
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Reviews transcripts and advises students.
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Chairs the Admission and Academic Standards Committee.
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Assists in maintenance of student records; tracks student progression and attrition throughout
the program.
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Coordinates standardized testing - scheduling tests, coordinating overall process, analysis of
data, records.
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Coordinates remediation program for students at risk - (a) Semester III students who failed to
reach benchmark on the mid-curricular exam, and (b) Semester V students who do not reach
benchmark on the exit exam.
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Participates in activities of professional organizations.
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Maintains an appropriate teaching load.
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Writes and organizes contracts with clinical agencies.
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Coordinates schedules with clinical agencies; sends out letters to clinical agencies; makes
clinical agency visits.
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Assists in College and University activities as delegated by the Director.
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Works with Scholarship office in coordinating scholarship information for the Kitty DeGree
School of Nursing.
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Provides leadership to the Nursing faculty in the area of curriculum development in the
Bachelor's, RN to BSN, LPN to BSN, and Continuing Education programs.
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Promotes faculty development and scholastic activities, including research and grant proposals.
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Participates as a member of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Administrative Council and the
College of Health Sciences Administrative Council.
Revised: 7/06; 2/15
Reviewed: 7/09
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C. COORDINATOR
The Coordinator in the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing is a faculty member holding at least a master's
degree in nursing and preferably a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field, is appointed by the Dean, and
is responsible for the courses, faculty, and students for the division. The Coordinator reports to the Director
in matters related to personnel, students, classes, curriculum, and budget.
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Holds regular meetings with division faculty as well as with the Director.
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Orients new faculty to courses, clinical areas, and departmental expectations.
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Evaluates performance of division faculty for retention, promotion, tenure, dismissal, and
remuneration.
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Ensures that teaching materials are current and appropriate.
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Completes Peer Evaluation schedule and assignments for division faculty.
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Has oversight of syllabus for each course in the division.
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Works with Director for overall faculty assignments, teaching loads, and special duties of the
faculty.
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Has responsibility for keeping faculty advised of procedures and regulations.
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Makes sure all faculty turn in clinical folders and grades.
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Ensures ongoing evaluation and improvements of courses through organized faculty and student
participation.
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Maintains records of students' evaluations of courses in the division.
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Responsible, with faculty participation, for the evaluation of student and graduate.
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Ensures the selection and administration of the appropriate Achievement Test(s), including
follow-up with students and reporting of results to faculty, and administration.
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Ensures all students in division are in compliance with immunization requirements and meets
with students who are not in compliance.
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Completes SLO on evaluation forms/information from division students. Submit table to
Director with all data.
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Makes clinical site visits for each division faculty member every semester.
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Prepares the division schedule of classes.
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Orders textbooks for division.
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Assists Director in planning materials for the University Catalog.
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Maintains communication between the School and the staff of clinical agencies.
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Ensures contracts or letter of agreement are signed for all facilities used in division.
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Ensures the LSBN Community-Based Agency Review Form is completed for all new
community agencies utilized by the division.
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Assists Director in maintaining agency contracts.
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Assists with LSBN, SREB, AACN, and other reports as needed.
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Meets college and university expectation for teaching, service, and scholarly activities.
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Meets requirements of nursing faculty job description.
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Serves as a member of the Curriculum Committee and Admission and Academic Standards
Committee.
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Participates as a member of the School of Nursing Administrative Council.
Other duties as assigned by the Director.
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D. FACULTY
It is the duty of each faculty member to become familiar with the regulations, policies, and organizational
structure of the University and of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing. Each member must support these
governing standards when accepting a faculty position. The ULM Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
and the ULM Faculty Handbook provide information concerning general policies and responsibilities.
Faculty members must have had at least 2 years of clinical experience other than teaching and baccalaureate
and master's degrees in nursing.
Each member of the Nursing faculty:
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Supports the Mission, Philosophy, and Goals of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing.
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Lead Teacher responsibilities:
a. maintain students grade book for course.
b. maintain attendance record and reports absences to the Coordinator.
c. assigns course teaching and testing responsibilities to course team members with the
Coordinator.
d. conducts test reviews.
e. for clinical course: documents student compliance with CPR, health insurance, and
communicable disease control requirements.
f. conducts course/faculty evaluations.
g. informs students about policies, procedures, and regulations.
h. makes announcements to class as necessary.
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Demonstrates quality teaching and serves as a role model for students and peers.
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Records current and comprehensive data on student records.
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Participates in evaluation processes involving self, students, peers, and administration.
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Participates in test reviews.
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Creates and/or revises syllabi as needed.
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Participates in recruitment of faculty and students, as needed.
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Is active in professional and community service organizations.
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Participates in faculty development and scholarly organizations.
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Assists in all areas of program improvement, including participation in curriculum evaluation
and revision.
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Accepts responsibility for personal and professional growth, regarding teaching assignments and
clinical expertise.
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Serves as an active member and/or chair of University, College, and School committees.
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Utilizes College resources effectively.
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Maintains rapport with clinical affiliates, University, and community-at-large.
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Communicates with the administration of the School, College, and University about academic
matters.
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Participates in continuing education programs.
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Complete assignments as delegated by the Lead Teacher, Coordinator, and SON administrators.
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Holds current license to practice as a registered nurse in Louisiana.
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Follows chain of command through Lead, Coordinator, and Director.
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Meets College and University expectations for teaching, service, and scholarly activity.
Revised: 2/15 Reviewed: 7/09
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E. LAB & SIMULATION COORDINATOR
It is the duty of the nursing clinical laboratory coordinator to become familiar with the regulations,
policies, and organizational structure of the University and of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing.
The ULM Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog and the ULM Faculty Handbook provide information
concerning general policies and responsibilities.
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Employment schedule: 9 month.
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Assist primary faculty members with monitoring of nursing students practice of clinical skills.
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Document and work with students who have been assigned remediation of clinical skills at the
direction of faculty member.
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Assemble equipment needed by faculty for classroom and laboratory use and make available for
faculty pick up.
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Assemble items needed by faculty for return demonstrations and make available to faculty.
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Provide assistance to students and faculty with equipment and supplies needed for presentations,
seminars, and workshops after a one week notice of equipment needed.
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Prepare nursing home bags for faculty and students to take to clinical site.
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Communicate with custodial staff for cleaning needs of lab.
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Maintain laundry.
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Enforce housekeeping by students and faculty.
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Assist with the implementation of the ULM Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Safety Program.
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Provide security for lab, locking all outside hall doors and locking supply cabinets when not in
use.
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Notify appropriate authority of malfunctioning equipment.
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Advise students enrolled in the professional program.
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Coordinate student worker assignments in the lab area.
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Participate as a member of the Resource/Technology Committee.
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Participate in development of grant proposals.
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Coordinate lab dates and times with Director of Nursing Informatics and Coordinators for each
semester.
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Maintain OSHA standards in the lab setting.
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Maintain procedure book for lab use by faculty and students.
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Orient new faculty to lab procedures.
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Bid, order, and organize supplies for lab kits for each semester class at the beginning of each
semester with faculty input prior to ordering.
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Maintain an up to date inventory log of all equipment/supplies in the lab including their
location.
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Coordinate the procurement of up to date equipment to replace outdated equipment.
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Maintain collection of current medical supply information for purchases of equipment and
supplies for the labs.
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Establish budget for lab supplies and request the purchase of supplies as needed after bid
review.
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Stock, organize, and maintain supplies in workroom for each semester's use in the labs.
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Maintain and update instruction manuals, product information manuals, and equipment
warranties purchased for the labs.
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Assemble and demonstrate new lab equipment to faculty and students upon request.
Revised 7/09; 2/15
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F. DIRECTOR OF NURSING INFORMATICS & TECHNOLOGY
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Responsible for the technical aspects of all educational services in the Kitty DeGree School of
Nursing.
Responsible for coordinating, and teaching Nursing 2013 (Computers for Nurses).
Provides media services/education to all faculty as needed. Coordinates with the Kitty DeGree
School of Nursing committees to develop patient, community, and staff educational materials for
use in grant projects or school initiatives.
Coordinates with the Director of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing to maintain ample and
current media equipment for use by faculty and students in the program.
Participates in grant writing within the university and externally to procure needed equipment for
the Learning Resource Center.
Supervises and develops a work schedule for student workers assigned to the Learning Resource
Center.
Maintains contact with external maintenance resources (vendors) of media equipment for the
purpose of procurement, replacement, and repair.
Establishes and maintains a library of current media programs available for use by students and
faculty.
Participates in other educational programs as requested.
Responsible for inventory of all media and production hardware and software, and updating and
maintaining inventory.
Continually reviews new media/production techniques/technologies, etc., for possible
departmental upgrade and evaluates equipment when available from vendors through arranged
vendor demonstration/in-services.
Responsible for troubleshooting equipment and performing minor maintenance activities.
Makes recommendations to obtain technologies to meet Kitty DeGree School of Nursing goals
and objectives in a cost efficient manner.
Assists with administration of online testing.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Revised: 2/15
Reviewed 7/09
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G. Administrative Assistant III
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Administrative Assistant to Director of Kitty DeGree School of Nursing; answer,
screen and route calls for Director, Coordinator of Nursing Concepts, Coordinator of
Nursing Interventions; Update calendar and make appointments for Director of
Nursing; make reservations for hotels and flight as requested and prepare travel folder
for Director of Nursing.
Serve as Administrative Assistant to Coordinator of Nursing Concepts and Coordinator
of Nursing Interventions. Serve as intermediary between students and faculty to
appropriately direct resolution; serve as liaison between pre-professional, professional
students, and faculty for questions and advisement.
Prepare employment data sheets for Director of Nursing; corresponds with Louisiana
State Board of Nursing for approval of new faculty and update faculty Vita
information; collect faculty monthly time sheets; prepare contracts for faculty
employment each semester; prepare faculty hiring forms (M-forms); propose
correspondence to faculty from Director of Nursing; prepare faculty monthly leave
sheets and send to Payroll; maintain telephone log sheets, catalog changes, and
curriculum changes.
Assist in preparing Annual Reports for the following:
Louisiana State Board of Nursing
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
CCNE and CCEN
SREB – (Data from various offices on campus must be collected for
these reports)
Develop and review student recruitment literature
Additional reports prepared at the direction of the Director of Nursing
Maintain records for faculty and staff; maintain records on faculty professorships (7
total) including travel and other professional information; maintain paperwork for
departmental grants as received; prepare mail outs.
Correspond with Louisiana State Board of Nursing and other states regarding students
with criminal records; handle employment paperwork for new faculty and clerical staff;
maintain minutes for various nursing committees; create letters, memos, etc.; maintain
fax machine; keep a running record of all graduate NCLEX Scores, and faculty
professional documentation.
Complete necessary paperwork for ordering supplies for nursing offices and labs;
completing and documenting all purchase orders; maintain all School of Nursing
accounts; communicate directly with vendors to identify appropriate goods; arrange for
preview or conference call with Director of Nursing; work directly with office of the
Dean, purchasing, payroll, warehouse, property control, computing center, and
university development; process faculty check request for reimbursements and
tracking orders for office equipment; prepare all purchase requisitions and maintain
ledger/tracking of all orders.
Act as liaison between Director of Nursing and student workers in regard to informing
of changes, new information, or other directives from Director; keep records of
outgoing correspondence; type and format all program literature, requesting invitations
and document.
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JOB DESCRIPTIONS
(CONTINUED)
9.
10.
11.
12.
Maintain student record files; maintain statistical information (enrollment figures);
prepare graduate records (application for graduation forms are due in the Registrar’s
office near the beginning of each semester); prepare graduate degree sheets to send to
Registrar’s office through Dean’s office; prepare Certification of Graduation forms
to be sent to Registrar’s office through Dean’s office; prepare applications and mailing
labels to Louisiana State Board of Nursing; keep graduate count cards up-to-date (per
semester); maintain records of internal reports, correspondence, etc.
Update application for students applying to professional program; accept and review
students’ applications; process admission and readmission letters/packets; reserve
Nursing Conference Rooms I and II; assist professional student advisors in advising;
ensure purchase of student liability for each student (year, but verified each semester);
construct memos for Director of Nursing, Coordinator of Nursing Concepts, and
Coordinator of Nursing Interventions.
Act as receptionist at front desk as needed (includes: greeting visitors; assisting and
answering questions from callers and visitors); greet students and assist with various
needs which they might have (routing them to classes or referring them to appropriate
departments); supervise employee from Older Worker Program; hire, orientate, and
supervise student workers regarding office procedures and job descriptions; make
appointments for student advisement with appropriate person; prepare incoming and
outgoing mail; pick up mail from post office when student workers are not available;
order and maintain supply requests.
Advise prospective students where to locate important nursing forms and information;
store data on prospective students for the allotted amount of time; store graduate files
(keep indefinitely) and graduate paper files (purged every semester – records kept for 3
years); type letters, reports, and other correspondence requested by Director of
Nursing, Coordinator of Nursing Concepts, and Coordinator of Nursing Interventions;
establishes and maintain all files; file all student folders and paperwork; work with
scholarship office for nursing students; send purged files to appropriate department to
be shredded; organize materials needed for School of Nursing meetings.
Revised: 7/06; 2/15
Reviewed: 7/09
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BY-LAWS OF THE NURSING FACULTY
ARTICLE I
NAME
This organization shall be known as the Nursing Faculty of The University of Louisiana at
Monroe Kitty DeGree School of Nursing
ARTICLE II
PURPOSE
The faculty shall be organized to consider, discuss, recommend, and establish policies affecting
the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing in accordance with Article III of these By-Laws. The
faculty shall also promote faculty, student, and inter-agency participation in the implementation
of the Nursing Program through the medium of standing and special committees.
POWER
ARTICLE III
Section 1--The Nursing Faculty shall have such legislative and executive power in matters
pertaining to the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing as shall hereinafter be stipulated.
Section 2--The faculty shall establish such school policies as well as regulate:
-all curriculum offerings and research;
-the recruitment, selection, admission, promotion, graduation, and welfare of the students; and
-the selection, appointment, promotion, retention, and dismissal of its members.
Section 3--The Nursing Faculty shall assume responsibility of the School's program and shall be
empowered to:
-determine and adopt the philosophy, purposes, and objectives of the Kitty DeGree School of
Nursing Programs;
-determine and adopt programs of study and curricula which reflect the school's stated
philosophy, purposes, and objectives;
-establish policies and practices regulating student admission, enrollment, and Promotions;
-recommend criteria for selection, continuation, promotions, and separation of faculty.
-review and act on recommendations of the Standing Committees of the Nursing Faculty and of
its own membership;
-recommend, establish and evaluate educational policies and practices relative to faculty
responsibilities for the implementation of the programs of study and the curricula;
-promote the welfare of the students and the faculty; and
-promote recruitment and public relations activities of the university.
MEMBERS OF NURSING FACULTY
ARTICLE IV
Membership of the Nursing Faculty shall include all part-time and full-time instructors,
assistant professors, associate professors, and full professors of the Kitty DeGree School of
Nursing
OFFICERS AND THEIR APPOINTMENT
ARTICLE V
The Director of the School shall serve as chairperson. In the event of the absence of the
Director, the Associate Director shall serve as chairperson.
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BY-LAWS OF THE NURSING FACULTY (Continued)
ARTICLE VI
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICERS
Section 1--The chairperson shall:
-preside at all meetings of the nursing faculty.
-accept items for the agenda at least 1 week prior to the faculty meeting.
Section 2--The Secretary will:
-file a permanent record of the proceedings of each meeting.
-send a copy of the minutes of each meeting to each faculty member.
ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS
Section 1--Regular meetings of the nursing faculty shall be held twice a semester or as
deemed necessary by the Director.
Section 2--Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or upon the written request of
five (5) members of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing faculty.
ARTICLE VIII
STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1--The regular work of the faculty shall be carried on by the standing committees of
the faculty, which shall be the:
-Admissions and Academic Standards Committee
-Assessment and Evaluation Committee
-Awards Committee
-School of Nursing Administrative Council
-School of Nursing Professional Relations Committee (PR)
-Continuing Education Committee
-Convocation Committee
-Curriculum Committee
-Ethics, By-laws, and Policies Committee
-Newsletter Committee
-Resource/Technology/Distance Education Committee
Section 2--The Director is an ex-officio member of all standing committees. Faculty
members and chairpersons of all standing committees shall be appointed by the Director with
faculty preferences being considered. In the initial selection for each committee, a list of all
committee positions shall be circulated to determine preferences. Student members shall be
elected for a term of 1 semester for all committees by their peers.
Section 3--it shall be the responsibility of each standing committee to:
-record minutes.
-fulfill the functions assigned to it by the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Faculty.
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BY-LAWS OF THE NURSING FACULTY (Continued)
ARTICLE IX
RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMITTEE OFFICERS
Section 1--It shall be the responsibility of the chairperson of each committee to:
-preside at each meeting.
-appoint the membership of sub-committees.
-report regularly to the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Faculty.
-post dates and times of meetings in a timely manner for faculty and student reps'
use.
Section 2--It shall be the responsibility of the secretary of each committee to:
-file a permanent record of the proceedings of all meetings.
-distribute a copy of the minutes of each meeting to the committee members.
ARTICLE X
QUORUM
Two-thirds of the full-time faculty membership of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing
Faculty during the regular academic year shall constitute a quorum for the nursing
faculty and its committees.
ARTICLE XI
VETO
Section 1--The Director has the power to veto.
Section 2--In the event of a veto by the Director, "an explanation" of the reason(s) for
the veto shall be presented to the assembly within two (2) weeks and/or before the
end of the academic year.
Section 3--A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the total membership shall be necessary to
override the veto.
ARTICLE XII
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert's Rules of Order, Revised, shall serve as the parliamentary authority of the
nursing faculty. The faculty shall appoint a parliamentarian.
ARTICLE XIII
REVISION OF BY-LAWS
A. Proposed changes to the by-laws shall be presented to the Ethics, By-Laws and
Policies Committee for action.
B. The By-laws of the nursing faculty may be amended at a regular meeting of the
Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Faculty by three-fourths (3/4) of those present and
voting, provided that the proposed changes have been presented at a previous
meeting and have been circulated in writing to the members of the faculty at least 2
weeks in advance of the meeting.
Revised: 7/09 Editorial revisions: 2/15
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING
MISSION STATEMENT
The University of Louisiana at Monroe Kitty DeGree School of Nursing (SON) shares the
University’s commitment to a transformative education through instruction, research, and service.
The primary mission of the SON is to offer a specialized program of study of the art and science
of nursing which prepares its graduates to succeed and contribute through safe and effective
practice as beginning professional nurses in a variety of health care settings. The SON mission is
based on professionalism and the core values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity,
and social justice. It is also the mission to provide continuing education to meet the ever changing
needs of the nursing community, both locally and globally, and to promote the development of
the nursing profession through scholarly activity.
GOALS
Instruction
A.
B.
C.
D.
To educate qualified students for careers in nursing practice.
To provide continuing education for registered nurses in northeast Louisiana.
To provide client education relating to individual health care needs.
To educate other health professionals concerning the practice of nursing and its
interrelationships with other health care disciplines.
Service
A. To provide professional service to the community through a variety of
community service projects.
B. To provide consultation services to health care agencies related to the specialized
practice of nursing.
C. To serve as a resource center for nursing practice information.
D. To enhance the profession through the support of, and participation in, the
programs and activities of professional nursing organizations.
Research
A. To contribute to the advancement of nursing practice through the application of
nursing research findings.
B. To contribute to the advancement of nursing education through the application
of nursing research findings.
C. To contribute to the advancement of nursing science through research and other
scholarly activities.
Accepted by faculty: 11/1999
Editorial Changes: 1/3/2000
Revised: 1/9/13
Reviewed: 5/2005; 6/2008; 7/2009; 2/15
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing at the University of Louisiana at Monroe
is derived from and in harmony with the philosophy of the University. The faculty believes that the
purpose of the School of Nursing is to prepare its graduates for safe and effective practice that is based
on a solid foundation of values. This program aims to prepare nurses who will create new roles to meet
the emerging needs of a global society based on historical, political, and economic influences.
Professional nursing is an art and a science. It is a dynamic, interpersonal discipline which
exists to assist individuals, families, and communities to maintain or move toward optimal function,
integrating awareness of cultural differences and values. The baccalaureate nurse utilizes clinical
judgment in the roles of the nurse as advocate, leader, teacher, care provider, and researcher. As a
member of the interdisciplinary health care team, the professional nurse incorporates teamwork and
collaboration to provide safe, quality, compassionate, and patient centered care to persons of all ages in
a variety of settings. The baccalaureate prepared professional nurse requires specialized intellectual
study, highly developed skills, and knowledge of and adherence to high ethical standards founded on
evidence-based practice.
Learning is a process of discovery that occurs in a variety of ways that culminates in
acquisition of competencies. It is a dynamic, lifelong process which occurs through active participation
by learners and is facilitated by the teacher through a variety of instructional techniques and
informatics. The faculty believes in and practices the use of sound educational principles and
demonstrates concern for the personal and professional development of the student. The faculty is
accountable for responding to the diverse learning needs of the student. The student is accountable for
his/her own personal and professional growth throughout the program.
Revised: 5/9/2007; 1/9/2013
Reviewed: 6/2008; 7/2009; 8/2012; 8/2014; 2/15
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING
SCHOOL OF NURSING'S STATEMENTS OF COMPETENCIES
OF NEW GRADUATES
Upon completion of this program, the new graduate is expected to:
1. Patient/Family Centered Care: Practice patient/family centered care by promoting
autonomy, human dignity and social justice while providing compassionate and coordinated
care, based on respect for the patient’s preferences, values, and needs.
2. Teamwork and Collaboration: Achieve quality patient care by functioning effectively within
nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and
shared decision-making.
3. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP): Provide evidence-based, nursing care that respects patient
and family preferences.
4. Quality Improvement (QI): Utilize data to monitor the outcomes of care processes and use
improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and
safety of health care systems.
5. Safety: Minimize risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness
and individual performance.
6. Informatics: Utilize information and technology to communicate, manage knowledge,
prevent error, and support decision making.
7. Professionalism: Demonstrate professionalism through altruism, accountability, integrity,
confidentiality, and a desire for life-long learning.
Revised: 8/2000; 1/2013
Reviewed: 3/05; 6/08; 7/09; 8/12; 8/14; 2/15
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POLICIES RELATED TO MEETING REQUIREMENTS
OF CLINICAL AGENCY CONTRACTS
The Kitty DeGree School of Nursing complies with the policies set forth by the
University in providing health care. (See University general catalog). All faculty must
comply with University policies relating to health.
Immunizations and titers must be completed according to accepted Kitty DeGree
School of Nursing protocol in order to meet specified clinical agency contracts. The
Mantoux Skin Test is required once annually at the beginning of the semester. If the
Mantoux is significant, x-ray and/or chemotherapy reports must be submitted to the
Student Health Services according to School of Nursing Tuberculosis Testing Protocol
Guidelines.
Each clinical faculty member will maintain a current American Heart Association
Basic Life Support/Health Care Provider (Adult/Child/Infant) CPR Card in accordance
with policies of the agencies with whom the ULM Kitty DeGree School of Nursing holds
contracts and the policies of the CPR course provider.
Revised 7/09; 2/15
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE
CONTROL PLAN
PURPOSE:
The exposure control plan is used to reduce worker risk in our student laboratory by minimizing or
eliminating faculty, staff, and student exposure incidents to bloodborne pathogens such as HBV and
HIV. The Kitty DeGree School of Nursing complies with OSHA standards.
WHO IS POTENTIALLY EXPOSED TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS?
Persons who have potential occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials
are:
All faculty members
All students enrolled in professional nursing
Maintenance and custodial personnel
Reviewed 6/08;7/09, 8/12; 8/13; 2/15
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METHODS USED TO PREVENT INCIDENTS:
Education - Annually, faculty in the professional program are required to view the mandatory OSHA
films and pass the designated exam.
Universal Precautions - Universal precautions is OSHA's accepted method of control to protect employees from
exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. The term universal precautions refers to a
concept of bloodborne disease control that requires that all human blood and certain body fluids be treated as if
known to be infectious for HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens regardless of the perceived "low risk" of
a patient or patient population. In circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or
impossible, all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials.
Engineering and Work Practice Controls - Engineering and work practice controls shall be used to eliminate or
minimize exposure. Where occupational exposure remains after the institution of these controls, personal
protective equipment shall also be used.
Engineering control is the use of available technology and devices to isolate or remove hazards from the work
setting. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consists of eye shields, particulate masks, gloves, and gowns.
Controls will be used in an effective manner.
Work practice controls are alterations in the manner in which a task is performed in an effort to reduce the
likelihoods of a worker's exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The following work practice
controls will be in effect in all clinical student laboratories at ULM:
1. During any laboratory session, there will be NO smoking, eating or drinking, application of
cosmetics or lip balm, or handling of contact lenses in the laboratory. Every ULM facility is a NO
SMOKING environment. Additionally, food and drink shall not be kept in refrigerators, freezers,
shelves, cabinets, or on countertops or benchtops where blood or other potentially infectious
materials are present.
2. No procedures involving blood or other potentially infectious material shall be performed in
laboratories. This includes injections, IV starts, venipunctures, and finger sticks. Wear protective
eye and face shields where designated by the Director or instructor to reduce exposure from
splashing.
3. Sharps disposal containers are provided for disposal of all sharps generated in the laboratory.
Sharps include needles, scalpels, broken glass, or anything that can pierce, puncture, or cut your
skin. These containers shall be puncture resistant, labeled, or color-coded in accordance with the
OSHA standard, leakproof on the sides and bottom and will be disposed of when three-fourths
full. Dust pans, brooms, and forceps are used to pick up sharp objects.
4. Needles are not to be bent, sheared, or broken in these laboratories.
5. All students are to wash their hands prior to beginning any laboratory exercise.
6. Gloves are provided for all individuals working in areas where they may be exposed to bloodborne
hazards. All faculty, students, and assistants will wear gloves when working in these areas. There
will be no exceptions.
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7. All persons are to wash their hands immediately or as soon as possible after removal of gloves or
other personal protective wear. Latex or vinyl gloves are not completely impermeable; therefore,
handwashing after glove removal is always necessary.
8. All persons shall wash their hands and any other skin with soap and water, or flush mucous
membranes with water immediately or as soon as possible following contact of such body areas
with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
9. All gloves and other possibly contaminated materials are to be placed in clearly marked
BIOHAZARD CONTAINERS which are stored appropriately and transported offsite for
incineration.
10. Equipment which may become contaminated with blood or other potentially infectious materials
must be decontaminated using a 10% sodium hypochlorite solution or other appropriate
disinfectant at the end of the laboratory session or as necessary.
11. All work surfaces shall be decontaminated with a 10% sodium hypochlorite solution or other
appropriate disinfectant after completion of procedures, immediately or as soon as possible when
surfaces are overtly contaminated or after any spill of blood or other potentially infectious material,
and at the end of the workshift if the surface may have been contaminated since the last
cleaning.
12. All spills shall be decontaminated and cleaned up immediately. The following procedure should be
followed in the event of a spill:
A. Gloves must be worn during the entire process.
B. Control the spread by covering with paper towels.
C. Pour full strength bleach or other appropriate disinfectant over the paper towels beginning at
the outside and pouring inward.
D. Allow the bleach to remain in contact with the spill for the appropriate time to insure destruction
of infectious agents (See directions on disinfectant container).
E. Discard all materials used in the cleanup into marked biohazard containers.
F. Decontaminate spill area with 10% bleach solution or other appropriate disinfectant.
G. Rinse spill area with paper towels and water.
H. Remove and dispose of contaminated protective equipment.
I. Wash thoroughly all exposed skin.
Personal Protective Equipment - The Kitty DeGree School of Nursing keeps personal protective equipment in stock
for use by faculty, students, and support staff.
Ed. Revised. 7/07; 6/08; 7/09; 2/15
Reviewed: 8/13
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HEPATITIS B VACCINATION AND POST-EXPOSURE EVALUATION
AND FOLLOW-UP:
Students/faculty are provided with the opportunity to take the Hepatitis B vaccination series at a nominal cost
through the Student Health Services. The Hepatitis B series must be completed according to accepted protocol or
an appropriate declination signed.
GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW IN THE EVENT OF A LABORATORY
ACCIDENT:
1. The victim of a laboratory accident will be given immediate attention at the time of the accident,
University Police will be notified, and the student/faculty will be transported to the University
Student Health Services for further evaluation and treatment if needed or to a local emergency
room. The Student will be responsible for any charges incurred.
2. An incident report will be completed by the course instructor and sent to the Coordinator and the
lead teacher.
3. The student/faculty should follow further treatment recommendations from the Student Health
Services, if any, to complete the process. Verification of follow-up should be submitted to the
Appropriate Coordinator.
BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN SCREEN POST EXPOSURE
PROCEDURE:
THE EXPOSED STUDENT WILL BE GIVEN IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AT THE TIME OF THE
INCIDENT. AN INCIDENT REPORT WILL BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT AND COURSE
INSTRUCTOR. THE INCIDENT REPORT WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE LEAD TEACHER,
THE COORDINATOR, AND STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE.
AFTER EXPOSURE, THE EXPOSED STUDENT SHOULD RECEIVE A BASE LINE SCREEN FOR
HEPATITIS AND HIV. THE OTHER PERSON INVOLVED, PATIENT OR STAFF, SHOULD HAVE A
BASE LINE SCREEN FOR HEPATITIS AND HIV IF AT ALL POSSIBLE. STUDENTS ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TESTING.
POST-EXPOSURE FOLLOW-UP SHOULD BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE SCHOOL OF NURSING
PROTOCOL AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) GUIDELINES.
Revised 4/10/01; Ed. Rev. 7/07; 8/13; 2/15
Reviewed: 6/08;7/09, 8/12
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RECORDS
Documentation of Hepatitis B injections will be retained in the Student Health Services for 30 years
post-graduation or post-employment or post possible exposure incident, whichever is longer.
Documentation of possible exposure incidents is kept separate from other vaccination records in the
Student Health Services.
HOUSEKEEPING
All persons working the Nursing laboratories have a responsibility to ensure that the labs are kept clean
and exposure to blood-borne pathogens and Other Potentially Infectious Materials (OPIM) is reduced
or eliminated. See the lab sign-in books for specific details.
PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATING CIRCUMSTANCES
SURROUNDING AN EXPOSURE INCIDENT
The Director of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing will review all circumstances surrounding
exposure incidents, seeking input from nursing faculty, the ULM Student Health Services, and the
ULM Safety Officer. In the event changes need to be made, the Director of the Kitty DeGree School
of Nursing will ensure that appropriate changes are made to the Exposure control Plan.
Updated 4/10/01
Ed. Rev. 7/07;7/09; 2/15
Reviewed: 6/08, 8/12; 8/13
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POSSIBLE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE
Using OSHA guidelines for identifying sources of possible blood borne pathogens, students and
faculty who have a possible exposure should use the following form to report the incident. Please
follow these guidelines:
1. Take care of your emergent needs first.
2. Report the incident to your faculty and the agency supervisor.
3. Seek immediate medical attention. This should include, but not be limited to an
examination of the exposure site, discussion of the incident with a physician and
Infection control officer at the agency, and may include blood titering.
4. Complete the generic incident form in this handbook and the “Possible Blood Borne
Pathogen Exposure Form” also in this handbook. Be certain to attach agency reports of
the incident, if available.
5. Give a copy of all forms to your immediate faculty/supervisor and a copy to the
Immunization Program Nurse in Student Health Center at ULM within 24 hours of the
event. If titers are drawn, include a copy of your results and the source results,
identified only as SOURCE-no names, ages, or identifying numbers, to the
Immunization Program Nurse as is possible. If treatment is recommended, please
submit a copy of this as well. Please be assured that incident reports involving possible
blood borne pathogen exposure are securely housed in a file separate from any other
student forms. Records will be held for 30 years post exposure.
6. A Nurse Practitioner in the Student Health Center will counsel with you regarding the
incident.
If you have questions, please feel free to counsel with the Immunization Program nurse at
any time (342-1651).
Revised 10/05
Ed. Revisions 7/07; 6/08
Reviewed: 7/09, 8/12; 8/13; 2/15
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POSSIBLE BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN EXPOSURE FORM
NAME
CWID# ___________________________
DATE/TIME OF INCIDENT: __________________
NOTE: STUDENT MUST GO TO STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
AGENCY COPY OF INCIDENT ATTACHED
YES___________ NO____________
DESCRIBE IN DETAIL the incident which may have resulted in an exposure to blood-borne
pathogens. Note, effective 01-18-01, Federal law requires clear documentation of the brand and type of device involved in
the incident, the department/work area and an explanation of the event in any site under the jurisdiction of OSHA
requirements.
WHAT ACTION WAS TAKEN IMMEDIATELY? Include names and positions of persons to
whom the incident was reported, ER visits, lab tests performed (be specific), counseling and
any medications prescribed and/or taken. ALSO, INCLUDE DECLINATIONS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE.
WAS BLOOD DRAWN ON THE INDIVIDUAL EXPOSED? YES__________ NO__________
WAS THERE LAB DATA FOR BBP ON THE SOURCE OF THE EXPOSURE AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF
THE INCIDENT? Mark all that apply. Include lab reports.
HIV
HBV
HCV
yes
yes
yes
no
no
no
refused
refused
refused
pending
pending
pending
STDs: Use the same format as above and include those for which you have lab data.
Name, address and phone number of two other persons who witnessed the incident:
1.
2.
STUDENT SIGNATURE
FACULTY/SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
REVISED 01-18-01; Ed.Revisions 7/07; 6/08;10/13
Reviewed: 7/09; 2/15
DATE
DATE
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INCIDENT REPORT FORM
The incident report form which follows is to be used for any unusual student, faculty, patient
injury or event, ex: fall, splinter, medication error, skin pinch by equipment, puncture wound,
cut, fainting, seizure activity, etc. that occurs while in a nursing class, during laboratory
practice, or at any clinical site. It should also be used if a student or faculty member
experiences the possibility of injury from another party during the aforementioned times and
places. If an incident occurs within an agency and that agency will immediately supply you
with a copy of your incident, reported on their form, you should attach that form to the ULM
form, being sure that all information is included and accurate. You should give your
immediate faculty/ supervisor a copy of this incident report within 24 hours of the event.
Revised 3/04/01
Ed. Rev. 6/08
Reviewed: 7/09, 8/12; 8/13; 2/15
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GENERIC INCIDENT FORM
NAME
CWID#_________________________________________
DATE/TIME/ OF INCIDENT _____________________________________
LOCATION OF INCIDENT ______________________________________
NOTE: STUDENT MUST GO TO STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES
DESCRIBE IN DETAIL THE INCIDENT. USE BACK IF NEEDED. INCLUDE what you were
doing just before the incident; what happened; what was the injury, if any.
WHAT ACTION WAS TAKEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE INCIDENT? INCLUDE
treatment site, names of physicians or other health care providers, if possible.
IF THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN ANOTHER AGENCY, WAS AN INCIDENT REPORT MADE ON THEIR
FORM?
YES. If yes, please attach a copy to this form.
NO
NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER OF TWO PEOPLE WHO WITNESSED THIS
INCIDENT:
1.
2.
SIGNATURE
DATE
FACULTY/SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE
DATE
REVISED 7/07; 10/13 Reviewed 6/08; 7/09; 2/15
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KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING
FIRST AID PROGRAM
All persons must report any injury, even minor ones, to his/her immediate supervisor as soon as
practical, following the injury.
First aid kits are available in the Nursing Office, N124, the Lab on second floor, and the Clinical
Laboratory Science/Radiologic Technology Office on the third floor. These kits contain supplies to
clean and cover small, intact or non-intact skin lesions only. The Generic Incident Form must be
completed and must be retained by the injured party's immediate supervisor. This form can be found
in the Student and Faculty Handbooks and the “forms file” in the Nursing Office. No other forms need
to be completed or submitted when first aid is the only assistance rendered.
Ambulatory persons needing additional services should report directly to Student Health Center on
University Drive for additional assistance/referral for medical treatment. If the injury requires
authorized medical treatment, the immediate supervisor will complete the "Employer's Report of
Injury/Illness" form, the Incident/Accident Investigation Form DA 2000" (found on the Physical
Plant website under ULM Environmental Health and Safety Department), and the "Generic Incident
Form" found in the Student and Faculty Handbooks. A copy of each form will be sent to the respective
Coordinator and then forwarded to the Human Resources Office.
In case of any injury that prevents movement, or if movement could further jeopardize the victim, Do
Not Attempt To Move The Injured Person. Provide cover and comfort as is appropriate. Call
University Police at 1-911 and provide information. The "Employer's Report of Injury/Illness"
form and the "Incident/Accident Investigation Form DA 2000", and the "Generic Incident Form"
must be completed and submitted to Human Resources.
Adopted 10/01/02
Ed. Rev. 7/09; 2/15
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TUBERCULOSIS CONTROL
In workplace settings where TB respirator use is indicated, employers must have a
respiratory protection program established. The TB respiratory program can permit an
employee to reuse a respirator so long as it is structurally and functionally safe and the
filter material is not damaged or soiled.
Employees in these workplaces are required to wear respirators when:
-Entering rooms of individuals with suspected or confirmed infectious TB disease;
-Performing high hazard procedures (such as aerosolized medication treatment,
bronchoscopy, sputum induction, endotracheal intubation and suctioning
procedures, or autopsies) on individuals who have suspected or confirmed TB
disease).
-Transporting an individual with suspected or confirmed TB disease in a closed
vehicle.
The Kitty DeGree School of Nursing is compliant with this requirement. Some area
hospitals have a policy that prohibits student nurses from caring for known, active TB
patients. None of the area hospitals will mask fit student nurses for the specific masks that
are to be used while caring for active TB patients. Therefore, students in the ULM Kitty
DeGree School of Nursing will not be allowed to care for known or diagnosed, active TB
patients.
Revised: 7/09 Reviewed: 2/15
TUBERCULOSIS (TB) POLICY
Students in the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing will not be allowed to care for
active TB patients. Should an unintentional exposure occur in an assigned
practicum experience, traditional and LPN students must notify their instructor and
the Coordinator of the division; the student will then report to the Student Health
Services office for evaluation. Tuberculosis exposure protocol will be followed
according to the Tuberculosis Control Manual: Department of Health and Hospitals,
Office of Public Health (latest edition).
TB Policy adopted 5/1/06; Reviewed 6/08; 8/12; 2/15
Ed. Revision: 8/13
Revised 7/09
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STANDING COMMITTEES
ADMISSIONS AND ACADEMIC STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Membership
Chairperson
This committee shall consist of at least one
faculty member from each academic year of the
professional program.
A member of the administrative staff of the
Kitty DeGree School of Nursing. Minutes will
be recorded.
The Advisory Council shall consist of members
appointed by the Director of the School of
Nursing. The number of members shall be at
least 10. Permanent memberships of the
Advisory Council include the Dean, College of
Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences and
Director of the School of Nursing, Chief Nurse
Executives at major health agencies, 2 School
of Nursing student seats, and 2 School of
Nursing faculty members. Other memberships
may include representatives from such fields as
education, health services, the community,
allied health, nursing, and ULM. Membership
represents professions from the community
reflective of gender, racial and cultural
diversity. Membership on the Advisory
Council shall be appointed for rotating 2- and
3-year terms.
Revised 5/4/98
Ed. rev. 7/09; 2/15
Reviewed 7/09
Frequency of Meetings
The committee shall meet at least once a
semester, and more often, if necessary.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Advisory Council shall be chaired by the
The Council shall meet at least once annually
Director, School of Nursing, who shall preside
and at such other times as the chairperson
over all meetings. A clerical staff member of
deems necessary.
the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing shall
record the minutes for each meeting.
Functions
It will be the responsibility of this
committee to perform the following activities
and forward recommendations to the Director,
who takes final administrative action. Policy
matters are referred to the Ethics, By-Laws, &
Policies committee for action.
1. Screen nursing applicants for admission
using pre-determined criteria.
2. Review academic records and take
appropriate action concerning students
unsuccessfully completing nursing courses and
other requirements.
3. Review cases regarding violations of the
ULM Standards of Conduct for Students and
the LA State Board of Nursing Policies for
Legal Employment of Students in Nursing.
1. To promote professional relationships
between the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing,
health care disciplines, and the community.
2. To foster direct communication related to
needs, interests and activities of the Kitty
DeGree School of Nursing.
3. To assist in articulating the School's
curriculum with the health needs of the
community.
4. To assist in the ongoing evaluation of the
overall School program.
5. To participate in fund-raising activities as
sources of financial assistance for students,
faculty, and the School.
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ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION COMMITTEE
Membership
Chairperson
The Assessment and Evaluation
Committee of the ULM Kitty DeGree
Nursing Faculty shall consist of at
least 2 faculty and 1 student
representative from each semester of
the professional program.
The chairperson will be appointed by
the administration. Minutes will be
recorded.
Revised 5/2001
Ed. rev. 7/09; 2/15
Reviewed 7/09
Frequency of Meetings
At least 1 meeting per semester.
Chairperson will determine annual
needs and schedule appropriate
meetings at the beginning of each
semester.
Functions
It will be the responsibility of this
committee to:
1. Develop and evaluate tools for
evaluation purposes in the following
areas.
a. faculty peer evaluation
b. faculty evaluation of student
achievement of course objectives.
c. student evaluation of
teacher.
d. course evaluation by
student.
e. course evaluation by
instructor.
f. faculty evaluation of
agencies.
g. program evaluation by
consumers, agencies, graduates.
2. Be responsible for establishing
guidelines for the administration of
the evaluative tools.
3. Recommend changes to the
Nursing Faculty for action.
4. Develop, evaluate, and revise
the overall Program Evaluation Plan
of the Kitty DeGree School of
Nursing.
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Membership
Chairperson
Frequency of Meetings
Functions
AWARDS COMMITTEE
The Awards Committee shall consist
of a minimum of 3 faculty
representing each division in the
School of Nursing
The chairperson shall be appointed by
the Director, School of Nursing.
Minutes will be recorded.
The committee will meet at least once
each semester as needed, to fulfill the
functions.
1. Make faculty aware of awards
available and criteria for each.
2. Make students aware of awards
available and criteria for each.
3. Present students who meet
established criteria to faculty for final
selection.
4. Assist faculty and students in
the preparation of materials for
various awards.
CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Continuing Education Committee
shall include the Chairperson of the
Committee and five nursing faculty
appointed by the Director of the Kitty
DeGree School of Nursing. The
Director of the School shall serve as
an ex-officio member.
Approved 10/16/00
Rev. 5/04
Ed. rev. 7/06
Reviewed 7/09; 2/15
The chairperson shall be appointed by
the Director, Kitty DeGree School of
Nursing.
The committee shall meet once a
semester and as needed.
It is the responsibility of the
committee to:
1. Provide quality education
opportunities that allow RN's and
other health care providers to increase
their competence.
2. Assist in the planning of all
C.E. offerings provided by the Kitty
DeGree School of Nursing, while
assuring professional and ethical
standards are maintained.
3. Assume the roles and accept the
responsibilities of the committee
members described in the current
Providership Application Manual
from the Louisiana State Nurse's
Association.
4. Assure that the evaluation
process required for providership is
appropriately addressed.
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Membership
Chairperson
Frequency of Meetings
Functions
CONVOCATION COMMITTEE
The Convocation Committee shall
consist of an appointed chairperson
and other members from any
semester.
The chairperson shall be appointed.
Minutes will be recorded.
The committee shall meet as needed
to assist students to plan convocation
ceremony.
1. Serve as advisor to the Student
Convocation Committee.
2. Make arrangements for setting
up and removing equipment needed
for Convocation Ceremony each
semester.
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
All Coordinators, Associate Director,
and others appointed, with the
Director, serving as an ad hoc
member. Membership shall also
consist of one student representative
from each academic year of the
professional program.
Ed. Rev. 7/09; 2/15
Reviewed 7/09
Chairperson will be appointed by the
administration. Minutes will be
recorded.
Second Monday of every month with
additional called meetings as the need
arises.
It will be the responsibility of this
committee to:
1. Study, evaluate, and prepare
proposals for courses and curriculum
changes and make appropriate
recommendations to the faculty of the
Kitty DeGree School of Nursing.
2. Recommend to the general
faculty, position and policy
statements regarding curriculum
program of the Kitty DeGree School
of Nursing as to be submitted to
administration.
3. Review periodically, the
implementation of curriculum to the
School's philosophy and
competencies to evaluate for
appropriateness.
4. Review suggestions or concerns
regarding curriculum proposed by
students or faculty.
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Membership
Chairperson
Frequency of Meetings
Functions
ETHICS, BY-LAWS AND POLICIES COMMITTEE
The Ethics, By-Laws, and Policies
Committee of the ULM Nursing
Faculty shall consist of at least one
faculty and student representative
from each academic year of the
professional program.
Chairperson will be appointed by the
administration. Minutes will be
recorded.
One standard meeting annually and
more often, if needed. Members will
be on-call during the semester and
will have a one-week notice of a
called meeting.
It will be the responsibility of this
committee to:
1. Review existing policies and
by-laws.
2. Receive recommendations for
revisions of policies and by-laws.
3. Update the Faculty and Student
Handbooks.
4. Formulate policies and by-laws
for the Kitty DeGree School of
Nursing based on student and faculty
input.
5. Recommend changes to the
nursing faculty for action.
NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
The membership shall include the
Chairperson of the Committee and
five nursing faculty appointed by the
Director. The Director shall serve as
an ex-officio member.
Reviewed: 7/09
Rev. 7/09 Ed. Rev. 2/15
The chairperson shall be selected by
the committee or appointed by the
Director.
The committee shall meet once a
semester and as needed.
It will be the responsibility of this
committee to:
1. Collect and coordinate
information for publication in student
and alumni newsletters.
2. Collaborate with nursing
faculty, alumni, students, and
appropriate university departments
and community agencies regarding
publication of the newsletters.
3. Submit items for publication in
newsletters.
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Membership
Chairperson
Frequency of Meetings
Functions
PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The membership shall include two
Chairpersons of the Committee and
seven nursing faculty appointed by
the Director. The Director shall serve
as an ex-officio member.
Reviewed 7/09; 2/15
Ed. Rev. 2/15
Each Chairperson shall be selected by
the Committee or appointed by the
Director.
The Committee shall meet at least
once a semester and as needed.
1. Coordinate homecoming
activities related to the Kitty DeGree
School of Nursing.
2. Collaborate with nursing
faculty, alumni, students, and
appropriate university departments
and community agencies regarding
the recruitment of prospective
students into nursing.
3. Collect faculty membership
dues, maintain records, and distribute
funds as designated by established
guidelines.
4. Coordinate social activities
and/or functions for which the School
of Nursing Faculty Funds are
designated.
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Membership
Chairperson
Frequency of Meetings
Functions
RESOURCE/TECHNOLOGY/DISTANCE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
The Resource/Technology/Distance
Education Committee of the ULM
Kitty DeGree School of Nursing
Faculty shall consist of one faculty
member from each semester, the
Director of Nursing Informatics, the
Lab Coordinator, and one student
representative from each academic
year of the professional program.
Adopted 4/30/01
Reviewed: 7/09; 2/15
The chairperson(s) will be appointed
by the Director, School of Nursing.
Minutes will be recorded.
The Committee shall meet once per
semester, or more often if needed, at a
time agreeable to all members.
It will be the responsibility of the
committee to:
1. Review and prioritize resource
needs.
2. Identify vehicles available to
faculty for delivery of digital course
content for distance learning.
3. Identify funding sources for
technological purchases and assist
faculty in grant writing when
appropriate.
4. Recommend upgrades pertaining
to resources and infrastructure to the
Kitty DeGree School of Nursing
Faculty.
5. Disseminate information to faculty
regarding changes and acquisitions.
6. Link faculty to community and
university resources
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Membership
Chairperson
Frequency of Meetings
Functions
SCHOOL OF NURSING ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
The Administrative Council shall
consist of the Coordinators, Associate
Director, and Director of the Kitty
DeGree School of Nursing.
Committee structure updated:
8/10/00
Reviewed 7/09
Ed. Rev. 2/15
Chairperson shall be the Director.
The council shall meet at least once
each month. Called meetings, as
needed.
It will be the responsibility of this
committee to:
1. Serve as administrative council
in the School.
2. Facilitate flow of
communication between division,
School, College, and University.
3. Support problem-solving and
brainstorming efforts of faculty and
administration.
4. Pinpoint areas of concern
and/or interest relating to any aspect
of the School.
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Academic Responsibilities of Faculty
It is the duty of each faculty member to be familiar with the policies and regulations in the ULM
Undergraduate Catalog, Graduate Catalog, Faculty Handbook, and Student Policy Manual. In
addition, faculty should be familiar with the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Student Handbook,
Kitty DeGree School of Nursing Faculty Handbook, and other relevant materials concerning
course requirements, grading system, the process for student appeals of grades, student class
attendance, cheating and plagiarism, and other academic matters.
Reviewed: 7/06; 7/09
Revised: 2/15
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING
POLICIES AND INFORMATION
CLINICAL ROTATION
TIMES
LEAVE
(Official/Sick/Faculty)
All faculty must obtain 1-week prior approval from the
Coordinator and give 1-week notice to clinical areas
before changing clinical rotation times.
All faculty must have prior approval from the Coordinator
and Director, School of Nursing before taking official,
sick, or vacation leave. The Leave and Travel Data Form
and the Travel Authorization Form must be approved,
when appropriate, prior to the leave.
If any faculty member is sick on a work day, the
Coordinator or the Director, Kitty DeGree School of
Nursing, must be notified immediately.
GIFT GIVING/
RECEIVING
Social activities are not under the provision of the State
Ethics Commission. At no time are students to give gifts
to faculty or faculty to give gifts to students. When
faculty or students go to social or private establishments
for meals or other activities, each individual must pay for
his/her own expenses.
LECTURE CONTENT
The content of lectures is considered joint property of the
faculty member and the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing.
It is strongly recommended that prior to transfer or
termination from a course, one (1) copy of the lecture and
other supporting material be forwarded to the Coordinator.
GRADUATE RECORDS
Revised 7/06; 2/15
Reviewed 7/09
Graduate records are kept permanently in the Kitty
DeGree School of Nursing files. Student work (tests,
papers, etc) will be kept secure according to the Records
Management Policy. Afterwards, such materials are to be
destroyed.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING
POLICY FOR STORING STUDENT PAPERS
Student papers are those papers generated during the process of meeting the requirements
of a nursing course in the professional program in the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing
and whose grade is used in determining the final course grade for the student. The paper
may be generated by either the student or the faculty member.
Each faculty member shall take reasonable precautions to protect the confidentiality of
student papers. Under no circumstances will student papers be stored outside the
designated area in the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing.
Faculty members will keep student papers in a locked place in their office until the end of
the semester.
At the end of each semester, each lead teacher will turn in all student papers to the
Coordinator responsible for the course. Individual faculty members are not to bring the
papers to the administrative assistant.
The Coordinator, after determining that all papers are accounted for, will bring the papers
for the division directly to the administrative assistant responsible for student records.
The papers will be placed in the designated locked room until such time as the
administrative assistant files the papers in the student's folder.
Student papers will then be housed in a central location in the nursing office on the 1st
floor of Kitty DeGree Hall in locked file cabinets.
Student papers which are involved in the calculation of a student's grade must be kept for
3 years after the student has graduated.
At the end of three years after graduation, the contents of each student's file will be
shredded by a member of the secretarial staff or an appropriate designee. Student
workers may not be assigned this duty.
The Director, Associate Director, Coordinators, and the administrative assistant will have
independent access to the storage room.
Access to a student's folder may be granted only by the Director, Associate Director,
Coordinator, or an administrative assistant. The student's folder shall not be removed
from the room where the file cabinets are located, except with permission of the Director,
Associate Director, or Coordinator.
Revised 8/23/00; 2/15
Ed. rev. 7/06
Reviewed 7/09
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THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING
POLICY FOR PROTECTING PATIENT CONFIDENTIALITY IN STUDENT PAPERS
Students shall be informed that no student paper may contain specific identifying
patient/client data. Identifying data includes, but is not limited to, information such as
name, telephone numbers, address, social security number, birth date, physician, agency
where care is provided.
Students must never electronically reproduce or make a photocopy of any part of the
medical record or any material related to a patient/client.
Faculty shall not require any student papers to include any specific identifying data about
patients/clients whether they will be turned in to the faculty member or not.
This policy shall be strictly enforced by faculty members. If identifying data is included
in a student paper, the paper will be returned to the student so that the information can be
removed.
Reviewed: 7/06; 7/09
Ed. Rev.: 2/15
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STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE
FOLLOWING LOUISIANA STATE BOARD OF NURSING DOCUMENTS:
1.
DECLARATORY STATEMENT ON EMPLOYMENT OF NURSING STUDENTS
AND UNSUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES ON NCLEX-RN
May be retrieved from http://www.lsbn.state.la.us
2.
PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Chapter 43. Employment of Unlicensed Persons
May be retrieved from http://www.lsbn.state.la.us/documents/rules/fullrules.pdf
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
Kitty DeGree School of Nursing
Peer Review
Of
TEACHING IN A CLASSROOM SETTING
GUIDELINES FOR PEER EVALUATION
1.
The appropriate Coordinator will complete a peer evaluation on new
faculty for his/her first two semesters of teaching.
2.
Peer evaluations are to be completed on all full-time and part-time faculty, but not guest
lecturers.
3.
Following the first two semesters of employment non-tenured faculty will be evaluated
each semester by a faculty member designated by the Coordinator.
4.
Tenured faculty will be evaluated annually by a faculty member designated by the
Coordinator.
5.
The Coordinator will be evaluated annually by a faculty member designated by the
Director.
6.
The original Peer Evaluation will be submitted to the faculty member being evaluated;
two copies will be made and submitted to the Coordinator and Director.
7.
In addition to the required peer evaluations, faculty may request additional evaluations
for formative purposes. These may be conducted by the faculty member of their choice.
Revised 9/09
Editorial Rev. 2/15
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
Kitty DeGree School of Nursing
Peer Review
Of
TEACHING IN A CLASSROOM SETTING
Course & Session:
Teacher:
Date:
CRITERIA
5 = Excellent
4 = Above Average
3 = Average
2 = Below Average
1 = Poor
N/A = Not applicable
SCORE
1. Content presented was consistent with expected outcomes.
2. Presentation was clear, well-organized including beginning
and ending on time.
Beg. Time _______ End Time _______.
3. Teaching methods used were appropriate.
4. Avoided distracting mannerisms. (ie excessive reading of
notes/other distracting styles)
5. Examples support content presented.
6. Answered and posed questions.
7. Participation of students was encouraged.
Comments:
Signature (Evaluator):
Date:
Responses by person being evaluated:
Signature (Evaluatee):
Date:
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KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING
PROMOTION AND TENURE POLICY
1. The Kitty DeGree School of Nursing (KDSON) Policies for Promotion and Tenure (P&T) will
follow the guidelines of The University’s Faculty Handbook, Chapter 5 Promotion and Tenure
Policies. The Academic Affairs website has an annually updated presentation for P&T which will
be utilized as a current guide and focus.
2. The Director of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing will appoint the Committee Chair.
3. Committee members for the Tenure Committee will be faculty members who are tenured in the
KDSON.
4. Committee members for the Promotion Committee will be faculty members who hold the rank at
or above the individuals pursuing the next rank.
5. Faculty will submit letter for Tenure and/or Promotion to the director of the KDSON by the
fourth week of the fall semester. Letter of Intent for Tenure is submitted the beginning of the fifth
year of tenure-track employment.
6. Purpose of Portfolio: For an individual to showcase themselves. Faculty should document the
areas where they have demonstrated potential (tenure) or demonstrated excellence and/or
accomplishments (promotion).
7. Portfolio: Simple, organized, professional, 1” binder, 40 page maximum, one side only (dividers
not in page count), 12 point font, 1” margins
8. Portfolio Content:
a. Application letter and form from Academic Affairs web site
b. Current Curriculum Vita
c. Written Statements of the individual’s philosophy/point of view for each of the following areas:
research/scholarly activity, teaching, service, recruiting/retention
d. Documents showing support for each of the areas to include statements, evaluations, and student
comments.
9. Specific Emphasis: Sufficient evidence to support 3 of the 4 major focus areas.
a. Research, grants, professional development
i.
Evidence of research, grants, or professional development that was written for, awarded,
participated in, and outcome of each. Documents the paths sought for discovery.
ii.
Publications in journals, books, special publications.
iii.
Presentations on local, state, regional, or national level.
iv.
Professional Organization membership, activities, officer, etc.
v.
Continuing education toward terminal degree, certification, or other specialty area.
vi.
Contributions to licensure or other examinations, i.e., item writing.
b. Teaching and Clinical aspects
i.
Peer Evaluations every semester (tenure) or annually (promotion) of average rating scale
consistently above 3.5 out of possible 5.
ii.
Student Evaluation: Individual clinical faculty score consistently above 3.5.
iii.
Utilizes innovative methods of teaching, development to implementation with evaluation
of effectiveness of method.
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iv.
v.
vi.
vii.
c. Service
Incorporates simulation or other hands on technology. Developed evaluation method of
current uses.
Clinical site liaison; effective communication and partnership.
Consistently performs in classroom/clinical as assigned. Demonstrates collaborative
relationship with assigned semester and program.
Teaching/practice outside of ULM and SON.
i.
d.
10.
11.
12.
Level of service to school, university, community, profession.
a. Faculty adviser to campus student organizations.
b. Activities to show support and good-will to ULM and SON. Provides
information for what has been done, where accomplished, and when.
c. Involvement in committee work: SON, College, University levels.
d. Consistently attends and participates in committees and assignments for
discussions, voting, putting forth sound ideas, and supporting others.
e. Leadership role on committee(s).
ii. Demonstrates consistency for service and not only in relation to year before tenure
and/or promotion.
Recruiting/Retention
i.
Demonstrates consistency in participation for recruiting and retention and not only in
relation to year before tenure and/or promotion.
ii.
Participated in recruiting events. Provides information for when, where, and to whom
recruiting was conducted.
iii.
Participates in retention activities. Provides information for whom, how, when, and
where activities conducted. Retention activities include but are not limited to student
service type experiences, i.e., counseling, test remediation, skills lab remediation,
community service, and tutoring. Expectations are for retention activities to be above
usual course retention activity.
Reference letters both internal and external
a. A minimum of three (3) reference letters.
b. Letters have been written showing support for individual in activities, participation, and
experiences as stated in specific emphasis areas.
Optional Research Folder for full article published, grant work information, etc.
Portfolio to be submitted to the Dean’s office as stated in annually prepared Academic Affairs
timeline.
Adopted: 9/2014
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KITTY DEGREE SCHOOL OF NURSING
TENURE AND PROMOTION CHECKLIST
Faculty serving on the Tenure Committee or the Promotion Committee will review an
individual’s portfolio and assess the presence of the following:
_______ Letter for Tenure and/or Promotion to the director on time
_______ Portfolio: Simple, organized, professional, 1” binder, 40 page maximum, one
side only (dividers not in page count), 12 point font, 1” margins
_______ Application letter and form from Academic Affairs web site in portfolio
_______ Current Curriculum Vita in portfolio
Written Statements of the individual’s philosophy/point of view for
____research/scholarly activity, _____teaching, _____service, _____recruiting/retention
7. Documents supporting areas
____research/scholarly activity, _____teaching, _____service, _____recruiting/retention
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8. Research, grants, professional development
_______ Evidence of research, grants, or professional development: Awarded, participated in,
and outcome of each.
_______ Publications in journals, books, special publications
_______ Presentations on local, state, regional, or national level
_______ Professional Organization memberships, participation in activities, hold an officer, etc.
_______ Continuing education toward terminal degree _____, certification ____, or other
specialty area ____.
_______ Contributions to licensure or other examinations, i.e., item writing.
9. Teaching and Clinical aspects
_______ Peer Evaluations every semester (tenure) or annually (promotion) of average rating
scale consistently above 3.5 out of possible 5.
_______ Student Evaluation: Individual clinical faculty score consistently above 3.5
_______ Utilizes innovative methods of teaching, development to implementation, with
evaluation of effectiveness of method.
_______ Incorporates simulation or other hands-on technology. Developed evaluation method
of current uses.
_______ Clinical site liaison; effective communication and partnership
_______ Consistent activity in classroom/clinical as assigned. Demonstrates collaborative
relationship with assigned semester and program.
_______ Teaching/practice outside of ULM and SON.
10. Service
_______ Level of service to ___ school, ___ university, ___ community,___ profession.
_______ Served as faculty adviser to campus student organization(s)
_______ Activities to show support and good-will to ULM and SON. Provides information for
what has been done, where accomplished, and when.
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_______ Involvement in committee work: SON, College, University levels.
_______ Capacity of involvement, i.e., leadership role as chair, co-chair, or other.
_______ Consistently attends and participates in committee and assignments for discussions,
voting, putting forth sound ideas, supporting others.
_______ Demonstrates consistency for service and not only in relation to year before tenure
and/or promotion.
11. Recruiting/Retention
_______ Demonstrates consistency in participation for recruiting and retention and not only in
relation to year before tenure and/or promotion.
_______ Participated in recruiting events. Provides information for when, where, and to whom
recruiting was conducted.
_______ Participates in retention activities. Provides information for whom, how, when, and
where activities were conducted. Retention activities include but are not limited to
student service type experiences, i.e., counseling, test remediation, skills lab
remediation, community service, and tutoring. Expectations are for retention activities
to be above usual course retention activity.
12. Reference Letters
_______ A minimum of 3 reference letters: internal ____ external _____
_______ Letters show support for activities, participation, and experiences as stated in specific
emphasis areas.
13. _______ Submitted portfolio to appropriate person on time.
Adopted: 9/2014
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE: THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE
FACULTY HANDBOOK, FACULTY EMPLOYMENT POLICIES/FACULTY TENURE (ONLINE).
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FACULTY GRIEVANCES
SEE: The University of Louisiana at Monroe Faculty Handbook, Faculty Appeal Procedure
EMPLOYEE CHECKOUT INSTRUCTIONS
SEE: Employee Checkout Form on the Human Resources website