SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
ACADEMIC POLICIES
HANDBOOK
AY 2013-2014
Revised: 9/1/13
SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF NURSING
ACADEMIC POLICIES HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section One:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
Section Two:
Section Three:
Section Four:
Section Five:
A.
B.
C.
D.
Policies Related To All Students Except As Noted
Introduction
Definition of Terms
Grading Criteria
Science Course Requirements
Nursing Course Requirements
ATI Examination Policies
Mandatory Requirements Prior to Clinical Practice
Nursing Course and Clinical Requirements
Formative Clinical Evaluation Policy
Failure of a Course with both a Theoretical and Clinical Component
Simulation Lab Critical Element Failure
Generic and Advanced Placement Students Policies
LPN/BSN Program Policies
RN/BSN Program Policies
Undergraduate Flow Sheets
Generic
Honors
LPN to BSN
RN to BSN
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SECTION ONE:
Welcome to the School of Nursing at Salem State University.
The Faculty and staff want to welcome you as you begin your career as a nursing student. This Undergraduate
Academic Policies Handbook has been developed to assist you toward the achievement of a Bachelor of Science degree
in nursing. The School of Nursing Academic Policies are in addition to the policies specified in the Salem State University
Catalog. To access the catalog online, go to the University website at www.salemstate.edu. The School of Nursing
Academic Policies are updated annually. Your year of admission to the nursing major corresponds to the date of the
Academic Policies that you must adhere to. Additionally, there may be policy changes that will impact all students
regardless of the admission year. Students will be notified of these changes prior to their implementation. i.e. passing
Grade for Medication Exam. It is the student’s responsibility to read all of the academic policies found in this
handbook.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Generic Student
Undergraduate Advanced
Placement Student
LPN/BSN Student
RN/BSN Student
Flow Sheet
Course Sequence
Course Sequence Change
And/Or
Course Withdrawal
Core Requirements
Pre-Requisite Course
Co-Requisite Course
Support Courses
Major Course
An individual who enters the freshman year with no college credits and who follows the
traditional undergraduate program of studies.
●An individual who enters the nursing major with existing college credit either as
an internal transfer or from another accredited college or university.
●An individual who already has an undergraduate or graduate degree in another
major
●An individual enrolled in the LPN/BSN Program as an Advanced Placement
Student in the generic day program.
●An individual enrolled in the RN/BSN Program as an Advanced Placement
Student in the School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
An individual who has already achieved the status of an LPN who has matriculated into
the LPN/BSN Program.
An individual who has already achieved the status of an RN who has matriculated into
the RN/BSN Program
A table containing the catalog number, course name and proper sequence to be
followed for successful completion of the program of studies. Flow sheets are found in
Section Four of this Handbook.
The correct order of course completion with the minimal acceptable grade. . For
example, NUR370 is to be taken concurrently with NUR320 and the student must
achieve a C+ in both courses. This information is identified on the flow sheet.and the
course sequence should be adhered to as closely as possible.
Students who for any reason, find it necessary to alter their Program of Studies course
sequence or withdraw from a course must consult with their School of Nursing faculty
advisor or the Department Chairperson or if in the RN/BSN and LPN/BSN Program,
the Coordinator of Post-Licensure Programs. The consultation must be done before
changing their course sequence or initiating a course withdrawal. Failure to do so may
jeopardize their standing in the program and prevent progression to successful
completion.
Identified in the Salem State University Catalog as "a group of courses in various
fundamental areas of knowledge which are required of all students". These core
requirements include certain competency based skills which are also identified in the
above mentioned catalog.
These are courses which must be successfully completed according to the School of
Nursing Academic Policies before entering certain support courses. Additionally, prerequisite nursing courses are also designated for the required sequence of nursing
courses.
Courses which are to be taken concurrently with a science course or nursing course.
Courses to be taken by all nursing majors. They will be identified as either a
pre-requisite or co-requisite course.
Nursing courses which must be taken in proper sequence to complete the nursing
major. Progression to the next level of courses depends on successful completion of
each course according to School of Nursing policies.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
Good Moral
Character
Eligibility to take the Professional Licensure Examination includes compliance with the “Good Moral
Character” licensure requirement established in Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 112, Section
74 (Board of Registration Policy 00-01). This includes evaluation by the Board of Registration in
Nursing of all misdemeanor and felony convictions, and discipline by a licensure/certification body.
Individuals convicted of certain crimes are permanently excluded from nurse licensure in
Massachusetts. Applicants are advised to call the Board of Registration in Nursing at (617) 727-9961
for further clarification.
Academic
Integrity
Salem State University assumes that all students come to the University with serious educational intent
and expects them to be mature, responsible individuals who will exhibit high standards of honesty and
personal conduct in their academic life. All members of the Salem State University academic
community have a responsibility to ensure that scholastic honesty and academic integrity are
safeguarded and maintained. Cheating and plagiarism are unfair, demoralizing, and demeaning to all
of us. Cheating, plagiarism, and collusion in dishonest activities are serious acts that erode the
University’s educational role and cheapen and diminish the learning experience not only for the
perpetrators, but also for the entire community. It is expected that Salem State University students will
understand and subscribe to the ideal of academic integrity and that they will be willing to bear
individual responsibility for their work. Materials (written or otherwise) submitted to fulfill academic
requirements must represent a student’s own efforts.
Academic
Dishonesty
Policy
The fundamental purpose of this policy is to emphasize that any act of academic dishonesty attempted
by any Salem State University student is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Charges of academic
dishonesty are reviewed through a process that allows for student learning and impartial review. A
comprehensive list of performing, aiding or inciting any of the actions identified in
http://catalog.salemstate.edu/content.php?catoid=19&navoid=2098#Academic_Integrity
in courses or other situations involving academic credit, constitutes an offense subject to disciplinary
action. Discipline for academically dishonest behavior is exercised on two levels: without a formal
hearing or with a formal hearing. A faculty member discovering an incidence of academic dishonesty
must notify the School of Nursing Chairperson for day students and the Coordinator of the Post
Licensure Program for RN/BSN students.
GRADING CRITERIA
Percent
100
99
98
97
96
95
94
93
92
91
90
89
88
87
Grade
Point
4
4
4
3.9
3.9
3.8
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.1
Letter
Grade
A
A
A
A
A
A
A
AAAAB+
B+
B+
Percent
86
85
84
83
82
81
80
79
78
77
76
75
74
73
Grade
Point
3
2.9
2.8
2.7
2.6
2.5
2.4
2.3
2.2
2.1
2
1.9
1.8
1.7
2
Letter
Grade
B
B
B
BBBBC+
C+
C+
C
C
C
C-
Percent
72
71
70
69
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
60
59
Grade
Point
1.6
1.5
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
1
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0.4
0
Letter
Grade
CCCD+
D+
D+
D
D
D
DDDDF
SCIENCE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Criteria
Generic Student
Minimal acceptable
grade
Course withdrawal
(W)
Incomplete grade (I)
Repeat a failed
science course
Number of allowed
science course
failures
Alteration of course
sequence as a result
of a science failure
Failure to meet the
science
requirements
LPN/BSN Student
RN/BSN Student
C-
Undergraduate
Advanced Placement
Student
C-
C-
C-
Constitutes a course
failure.
Governed by the Salem
State Catalog Policy.
One time only.
Constitutes a course
failure.
Governed by the Salem
State Catalog Policy.
One time only.
Constitutes a course
failure.
Governed by the Salem
State Catalog Policy.
One time only.
Constitutes a course
failure.
Governed by the Salem
State Catalog Policy.
One time only.
Two
Two
Two
Two
Must meet with their
assigned nursing faculty
advisor to re-order their
program of study.
Mandates withdrawal
from the nursing major.
The student may select a
new major and remain in
the college if in otherwise
good academic standing.
Must meet with their
assigned nursing faculty
advisor to re-order their
program of study
Mandates withdrawal
from the nursing major.
The student may select a
new major and remain in
the college if in otherwise
good academic standing.
Must meet with their
assigned nursing faculty
advisor to re-order their
program of study
Mandates withdrawal
from the nursing major.
The student may select a
new major and remain in
the college if in otherwise
good academic standing.
Must meet with their
assigned nursing faculty
advisor to re-order their
program of study
Mandates withdrawal
from the nursing major.
The student may select a
new major and remain in
the college if in otherwise
good academic standing.
NURSING COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Criteria
Minimal acceptable
grade
Course withdrawal
(W)
C+
(77% or greater)
Constitutes a course
failure. Any student
contemplating a course
withdrawal must meet
with their assigned
nursing faculty advisor.
Undergraduate
Advanced Placement
Student
C+
(77% or greater)
Constitutes a course
failure. Any student
contemplating a course
withdrawal must meet
with their assigned
nursing faculty advisor.
Incomplete grade (I)
Governed by the Salem
State Catalog Policy.
One time only.
Governed by the Salem
State Catalog Policy.
One time only.
C+
(77% or greater)
Constitutes a course
failure. Any student
contemplating a course
withdrawal must meet
with their assigned
nursing faculty
advisor/Post Licensure
Coordinator.
Governed by the Salem
State Catalog Policy.
One time only.
Mandates withdrawal
from the nursing major.
Mandates withdrawal
from the nursing major.
Mandates withdrawal
from the nursing major.
May lead to withdrawal
from the nursing major.
Require a passing grade
of C+ in the theory
component and a
passing grade in the
clinical component
based on the clinical
evaluation tool. A failure
of either the theory or the
clinical component of the
course will result in an
automatic course failure.
A grade no greater than
a C will be submitted to
the Registrar for the
course
Require a passing grade
of C+ in the theory
component and a
passing grade in the
clinical component
based on the clinical
evaluation tool. A failure
of either the theory or the
clinical component of the
course will result in an
automatic course failure.
A grade no greater than
a C will be submitted to
the Registrar for the
course
Require a passing grade
of C+ in the theory
component and a
passing grade in the
clinical component
based on the clinical
evaluation tool. A failure
of either the theory or the
clinical component of the
course will result in an
automatic course failure.
A grade no greater than
a C will be submitted to
the Registrar for the
course
Require a passing grade
of C+ in the theory
component and a C+ in
the clinical component
based on the clinical
evaluation tool. A failure
of either the theory or the
clinical component of the
course will result in an
automatic course failure.
A grade no greater than
a C will be submitted to
the Registrar for the
course
Repeat a failed
nursing course
Second nursing
course failure in any
nursing course
Courses with both a
theoretical and a
clinical component
Generic Student
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LPN/BSN Student
RN/BSN Student
C+
(77% or greater)
Audits and withdrawal
from nursing courses do
not constitute a failure.
Any student
contemplating a course
withdrawal must meet
with the Post-Licensure
Coordinator.
Governed by the Salem
State Catalog Policy.
One time only.
NURSING COURSE REQUIREMENTS
Criteria
Generic Student
LPN/BSN Student
RN/BSN Student
Clinical Make-Up Policy:
Clinical experiences are
mandatory and all
absences must be made
up in the clinical setting.
Clinical make-up days
will be scheduled at the
end of each clinical
course or semester.
More than two clinical
absences per
quarter/semester will
result in a failure of the
course.
Undergraduate
Advanced Placement
Student
Clinical Make-Up Policy:
Clinical experiences are
mandatory and all
absences must be made
up in the clinical setting.
Clinical make-up days
will be scheduled at the
end of each clinical
course or semester.
More than two clinical
absences per
quarter/semester will
result in a failure of the
course.
Courses with both a
theoretical and a
clinical component
(continued)
Clinical Make-Up Policy:
Clinical experiences are
mandatory and all
absences must be made
up in the clinical setting.
Clinical make-up days
will be scheduled at the
end of each clinical
course or semester.
More than two clinical
absences per
quarter/semester will
result in a failure of the
course.
Clinical Make-Up Policy:
Clinical experiences are
mandatory and all
absences must be made
up in the clinical setting.
Clinical make-up days
will be scheduled at the
end of each clinical
course or semester.
More than two clinical
absences per
quarter/semester will
result in a failure of the
course.
Math Testing Policy:
All students must pass a
medication calculation
test before being allowed
to administer
medications in the
clinical setting. A
benchmark grade of 90%
must be achieved by the
second attempt. Failure
of the second attempt
will result in a Critical
Element Failure and a
clinical warning contract
will be implemented.
Math Testing Policy:
All students must pass a
medication calculation
test before being allowed
to administer
medications in the
clinical setting. A
benchmark grade of 90%
must be achieved by the
second attempt. Failure
of the second attempt
will result in a Critical
Element Failure and a
clinical warning contract
will be implemented.
Math Testing Policy:
All students must pass a
medication calculation
test before being allowed
to administer
medications in the
clinical setting. A
benchmark grade of 90%
must be achieved by the
second attempt. Failure
of the second attempt
will result in a Critical
Element Failure and a
clinical warning contract
will be implemented.
Math Testing Policy:
All students must pass a
medication calculation
test before being allowed
to administer
medications in the
clinical setting. A
benchmark grade of 90%
must be achieved by the
second attempt. Failure
of the second attempt
will result in a Critical
Element Failure and a
clinical warning contract
will be implemented.
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ATI EXAMINATION POLICIES FOR DAY PROGRAM
Policies for Nursing Courses prior to the
Last Semester
Policies for Nursing Courses in the Last
Semester
a. All students:
All All students will be:
1. 1. will receive at the beginning of each course the ATI
1. provided with the ATI testing program prior to the
testing policies and grade weighting.
start of NUR420A.
a. the percentile score will be used as a theory test
2. required to take two ATI RN exit examinations
grade.
during the semester.
b. the ATI exam will be worth 5-15% of the theory
3. required to take the first ATI RN exit examination at
grade for the course.
the beginning of the semester.
c. the passing score for each exam will be an
4. required to take the second ATI RN exit examination
established benchmark, the recommended
at the end of the semester and achieve a passing
level of performance by the ATI Company.
test score of 70%.
2. are required to take the ATI exam as designated for
a. students scoring less that 70% on the second
each course at the scheduled times.
exam will receive an incomplete grade for
a. the ATI exam may be taken only once per
NUR420A and will be required to take a third ATI
course each semester.
exam.
b. failing to take the exam will result in an
b. failure of the third ATI exam (less than 70%)
incomplete grade for the course.
requires students to sign up for the Virtual ATI
tutor.
3. who fail to achieve the designated benchmark on
i. students are responsible for direct payment of
the exam will receive an incomplete for the course
Virtual ATI to ATI.
and will be required to complete designated
ii. students will not be allowed to take the
remediation.
NCLEX exam until deemed ready by ATI and
a. the mandatory online remediation will be course
all Salem State graduation requirements
specific and provided by ATI.
are met.
b. students may not progress to the following
semester's nursing courses without completing
the required remediation.
c. a grade change will be submitted once the
designated remediation is completed.
d. remediation must be completed by the following
dates:
i. Fall semester - 1 week before official start of
spring semester
ii. Spring semester - by May 31
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MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STUDENTS PRIOR TO CLINICAL PRACTICE
Prior to each academic year, the student must present the Compliance Officer with documented proof of the following:
1. Student Liability Insurance: The insurance fee will be billed directly to the student’s account
Liability &
every fall. If a student begins clinical in the spring they will be charged one-half of the amount
Health
by the Bursar’s Office
Insurance
2. Health Insurance: Insurance may be purchase through Salem State or via private insurer.
1. Current certification in Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers.
CPR Certification
2. If certification is due to expire prior to course completion, the student must present evidence
of renewal to the Compliance Coordinator, prior to the expiration date.
3. Students may not continue in clinical practice without valid certification. Days missed will be
considered absences and may jeopardize program progression.
DAY STUDENTS (Generic, Advanced Placement, LPN/ BSN) must bring a
copy of their Health Insurance, Student Liability Insurance and Basic Life
Support certification cards to the Compliance Officer before the start of the Fall
semester of each academic year. Students, who, for any reason, do not take
nursing courses in the Fall semester, must present the above copies at the
beginning of the Spring semester.
RN/BSN STUDENTS: must bring a copy of their Health Insurance, Student
Liability Insurance and Basic Life Support certification cards to the Coordinator
of Post Licensure Programs before the start of the Fall semester of each
academic year. Students, who, for any reason, do not take nursing courses in
the Fall semester, must present the above copies at the beginning of the Spring
semester.
1. Each student must have a completed copy of the Salem State University Health and
Health and
Immunization Form on file in the Health Services Office. The form is available online at
Immunization
http://www.salemstate.edu/chs/new.php.
Requirements:

a. Generic and Advanced Placement Students: Prior to entrance in NUR210B

b. LPN/BSN and RN/BSN Students: Prior to entering a clinical course.
2. The completed form must provide proof of the student's immunization status as follows:
a.
a. T.D. (Tetanus/Diphtheria): Within 5 years or a Tdap booster will be required.
b.
b. MMR(Measles, Mumps, Rubella): one MMR and a second Measles vaccine after
c.
1980 or a MMR titer.
d.
c. Varicella (Chicken Pox): positive IGG titer indicating immunity or 2 doses of vaccine.
e.
d. TB (Mantoux): ANNUAL REQUIREMENT or as specified by clinical agency. If positive
f.
TB test, a copy of a written X-ray report and an annual screening form.
g.
e. Hepatitis B Vaccine: 3 dose vaccination or Hepatitis B serology (HBsAB) value indicating
h.
immunity.
i.
f. Physical examination on file within the last four years. Some students may be required
j.
to provide this annually due to Clinical Agency Requirements.
k.
g. Clinical agencies may have additional vaccination requirements for practice such as the
l.
influenza vaccine on an annual basis.
m. 3. Meningococcal Vaccine is required for all students living in the residence halls. Please read
the information on meningococcal disease and vaccine at
http://www.salemstate.edu/chs/new.php. Students may waive the vaccination, although we
recommend that you obtain the vaccination.
4. Clinical agencies will not allow any student into their agencies without documented
evidence of proper immunizations.
a. Any student who does not have a complete, up to date record of immunizations will not
be allowed to progress in the clinical rotation.
b. Days missed will be documented absences and may jeopardize the student’s
satisfactory completion of said rotation.
In accordance with the Massachusetts Law and SSU SON policy, all nursing students will be
CORI
required to have a Criminal Offenders Record Investigation (CORI) conducted prior to the start of
their first clinical experience. Additionally, clinical agencies may require more frequent CORI
checks and/or a National Background check administered through HireRight. Students failing to
meet the CORI requirement cannot complete the clinical requirements of the nursing program and
therefore are ineligible to remain in the nursing major.
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NURSING COURSE AND CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS
Equipment Requirements
for All Lab/Clinical
Nursing Courses
Clinical Dress Codes And
Equipment for Generic &
Advanced Placement
Students
1. watch band with second hand
2. bandage scissors and clamp in accordance with agency policy
3. stethoscope
4. pen with black and red ink
5. calculator (optional)
NOTE: only a specified four function calculator, available at the Salem State University
Bookstore, will be allowed in the classroom and clinical area. No other electronic
devices, (PDA, cell phones, etc.) will be allowed during quizzes and exams.
Appropriate dress includes:
1. School uniform, Navy Blue Scrub Top, Navy Blue Scrub bottoms and/or white lab coat
with the Salem State University emblem and/or as determined by agency request
2. Uniform should be cleaned and ironed
3. Clean and/or polished white leather sneakers or shoes and white hose. No backless
clogs.
4. Name pin./ID clearly displayed
5. Daily hygiene with hair off collar
6. Appropriate length nails and no artificial nails. Only unchipped nail polish-clear or pale
pink.
7. Minimal jewelry with no dangling earrings
8. No facial/tongue piercing or visible tattoos
9. Minimal cosmetics. No perfume or fragrances.
10. Stethoscope in clip or pocket, not around neck
Note: Students must also adhere to agency dress codes.
Transportation
See course syllabi for additional specific equipment that must be purchased.
Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to clinical placements.
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FORMATIVE CLINICAL EVALUATION POLICY
Unsatisfactory Student Performance
Clinical Contract
When a faculty member determines that a student is not
meeting the clinical objectives, the following procedure will
be implemented:
Clinical Contracts are implemented for at risk students.
1. An at risk student is an individual who
a. already has a critical element failure and/or
b. has a significant number of general competencies
that need improvement and/or
c. has not met the performance requirements specified
on their signed SBAR form
2. Faculty will:
a. develop a clinical contract specifying the general
competencies that need improvement
b. review the contract with the student
c. refer the student to the simulation laboratory for skills
development
3. The contract will be dated and signed by both the
student and the faculty member. A copy will be:
a. provided to the student and course coordinator
b . will be attached to the student’s clinical evaluation
tool.
4. If the student remains on clinical contract after the
summative final clinical evaluation the clinical instructor
will notify the course coordinator.
5. The course coordinator will then notify the subsequent
course coordinator.
6. The subsequent course coordinator will inform the
assigned clinical instructor of an existing clinical
contract from the previous course.
7. The assigned clinical instructor will prepare a preclinical
contract and:
a. meet with the student to review general competencies
needing improvement that were identified from the
previous clinical contract.
b. the preclinical contract will be dated and signed by
both the student and the faculty member. A copy will
be:
i. provided to the student and course coordinator
ii. will be attached to the student’s clinical evaluation
tool.
1. the faculty member will hold an individual conference with
the student to identify:
a. student performance issues/concerns
b. expected level of student performance
c. strategies to improve student performance
d. target date for re-evaluation of student progress
2. the faculty member will:
a. provide a written summary of the above using the
SON SBAR format/form.
b. identify if the summary constitutes a:
i. verbal warning
ii. written warning
iii. critical element failure
c. documentation of unsatisfactory student clinical
performance need not be given in sequential order.
The specific warning/critical element failure is
determined by the individual situation.
d. notify the course coordinator
3. the summary will be dated and signed (either
electronically or by hard copy) by both the student and
the faculty member. A copy will be:
a. provided to the student and course coordinator
b. will be attached to the student’s clinical evaluation
tool.
4. if the student's performance re-evaluation indicates the
student continues to not meet the clinical objectives, the
faculty member will issue a clinical contract.
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FAILURE OF A COURSE WITH BOTH A THEORETICAL AND A CLINICAL COMPONENT
NOTE: Students must pass both theory and clinical components to pass the course
Theoretical Component Failure:
Clinical Component Failure:
1. A course theoretical component failure
is determined by student achievement of
the specified course evaluative
methodology.
2. A theoretical component failure
constitutes a course failure.
3. Before progression in the nursing
major, the student must rectify the
course failure.
4. No special waivers in academic
progression will be granted for failure of
the theoretical component of a nursing
course.
1. A course clinical component failure is determined by student
achievement of the specified course clinical evaluation tool
evaluative methodology.
2. Faculty anecdotal records will be utilize to document student
progress in meeting the objectives and indicator behaviors identified
in the Course Clinical Evaluation Tool.
3. The tool:
a. is given to each student at the beginning of each course and is
used for the entire course.
b. contains Critical Elements, key practices/indicator behaviors
identified by School of Nursing faculty as essential for safe
nursing practice.
c. specifies the maximum number of critical element failures
which would result in a clinical component failure.
4. Students not performing at the expected level will be counseled by
faculty as identified in the Formative Clinical Evaluation Policy as
specified on page 7.
5. If a student attains the maximum number of critical elements at
anytime during the course, the student will not be allowed to
complete the course as this constitutes a clinical component
failure.
6. A clinical component failure constitutes a course failure.
a. the student will be verbally notified before the next clinical day by
his/her clinical faculty member.
b. the student will also be notified in writing that the failure has
occurred and copy will be placed in the student’s file as well as.
forwarded to both the School of Nursing Chairperson and
Associate Dean.
c. the student who fails will be strongly encouraged to make an
appointment with his/her faculty advisor to obtain the guidance
pertinent to their future in the program/university.
7. No special waivers in academic progression will be granted for
failure of the clinical component of a nursing course.
Simulation Lab Critical Element Failure
When the student is scheduled for a course required SimLab learning experience and is not able to attend, the
student must notify the lab personnel of the absence prior to the scheduled appointment. It is the responsibility
of the student to re-schedule the SimLab experience with the SimLab personnel within the required time frame for
course completion. Failure to comply with this policy will result in a critical element failure on the student’s clinical
evaluation tool. Failure to reschedule and attend the mandatory SIM lab session will result in a course failure.
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SECTION TWO:
GENERIC AND ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDENTS
Identifying Advisor
& Scheduling an
Appointment
Preregistration
Academic Advising
Changing Course
Sequence:
Transfer Evaluation:
Test Policy For
Nursing Courses
Academic Probation
Policy:
Student
Leave-Of-Absence
Policy:
1. Each student, enrolled as an undergraduate student, will have a School of Nursing faculty
advisor.
2. A list of students and their advisors is posted on the second floor of the Harrington Building
prior to the Fall and Spring registration period. (See university newspaper for dates).
3. Faculty have advising hours posted on their office doors and are available during these times
unless unforeseen circumstances arise which prevent them from being there.
4. To schedule an appointment with a faculty advisor, outside of office hours, leave a note with
your request and phone number in the appropriate faculty mailbox (located in HB 237) or
leave a voice mail or e-mail message.
1. Students must make an appointment with their faculty advisor prior to registration for the
following semester.
2. To facilitate the registration process, advisors place an appointment schedule on their office
door approximately one week prior to the beginning of the Academic Advising Period.
3. Students are urged to make an appointment with their advisor as early as possible,
regardless of their class designation. If you encounter difficulty in identifying a time for
conference, leave your advisor a note, voicemail or e-mail which includes your telephone
number.
4. Students should bring to their appointment a list of courses with they wish to register for with
corresponding course & catalog number.
5. The faculty advisor discusses and approves the course selection, signs the registration form
and provides the code number for the student to register in Navigator. Students will not be
given a registration code without meeting with their advisor
You are strongly encouraged to discuss any changes, such as withdrawal from a course, with
your advisor, prior to action. A copy of the office number and telephone number for each faculty
advisor will be posted beside the Advisee List.
1. Transfer students who have met the admission requirements of the university may receive
advanced placement following a review of their transcripts by the School of Nursing
Chairperson or his/her designee.
2. Equivalent courses both in liberal arts courses and in nursing courses may be accepted in
transfer as determined by the Registrar and/or Chairperson of the department in which the
courses are offered.
3. Acceptance of science courses in transfer will occur only with the approval of the chairperson
of the appropriate science department.
4. An individual educational plan will be prepared for each student in compliance with university
and School of Nursing academic policies.
5. Advanced placement students are expected to follow the same academic policies as the
generic student.
See specific course syllabi.
See Salem State University Catalog.
See Salem State University Catalog.
NOTE: Students on leave are fully responsible for notifying the Registrar’s Office of their intent
to return on or before the specified notification dates. No reminders will be sent to the student
by the School of Nursing.
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SECTION THREE:
LPN/BSN PROGRAM POLICIES
Granting
Advanced
Placement
&/or
Exemptions
NUR320
Clinical
Policy
NUR321
Clinical
Policy
Student
Leave of
Absence
1. Assessing previous learning through life experience requires a review:
a. completed by the Coordinator of Post Licensure Programs and/or the Academic Faculty
Advisor at the initial interview or at the advising session prior to enrollment in the first clinical
nursing course, NUR320.
b. comprised of current LPN license, current resume, two professional recommendations,
evidence of CEU’s and professional development courses and one year work experience as an
LPN.
2. Students who are admitted are granted 6 Advanced Placement Credits and are exempt
From NUR104, NUR105, NUR210B and NUR212B based on graduation from a
Practical Nurse Program and LPN licensure.
3. Exemption from an aspect of a nursing course:
a. is based on current academic policies
b. students will be required to take the full theory component of each clinical course.
c. determination will be made by the Coordinator of Post Licensure Programs and/or the
Academic Faculty Advisor.
d. subsequent recommendations, following an advising session with the Coordinator of
Post Licensure Programs and/or Academic Faculty Advisor, will be made to the faculty of
the course for which the student is petitioning an exemption.
e. the final decision for an exemption will be made by the course faculty in consultation with
Coordinator of Post Licensure Programs and/or the Academic Faculty Advisor in collaboration
with the School of Nursing Chairperson.
4. For the 400 Level courses, following an advising session with the Coordinator of Post Licensure
Programs and/or Academic Faculty Advisor, recommendations will be made to the faculty of the
course which the LPN is petitioning an accommodation as follows:
a. the student must provide documentation to validate having met course objectives
warranting consideration for exemption.
b. the documentation must be submitted at least one semester prior to the specific nursing
course.
c. the final decision for an exemption will be made by the course faculty in consultation with
Coordinator of Post Licensure Programs and/or Academic Faculty Advisor and the School
of Nursing Chairperson.
5. The Coordinator of Post Licensure Programs and/or Academic Faculty Advisor will maintain a
record of advising sessions, recommendations and final decisions regarding specific exemption
decisions and student academic progression/outcomes. For example: NUR320 faculty will
document if there is an approved reduction in clinical days from two to one per week.
Students are required to attend 2 days of orientation then will complete one clinical day per week for
the remainder of the course. Based on individual clinical performance, the faculty member may
require students to complete additional clinical days to meet the objectives of the course.
Students will be required to attend 2 days of acute care clinical per week for the first 3-4 weeks.
Based on faculty evaluation of student clinical performance, students who meet clinical course
objectives during the first 3-4 weeks may be exempt from clinical for the remaining weeks of the
course.
Contact the Coordinator of Post Licensure Programs and/or Academic Faculty Advisor.
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SECTION FOUR:
RN/BSN PROGRAM POLICIES
Advisor
Conferences
Advanced
Placement
Credits
Life
Experience
Credit
NUR409
NUR361A
Pre-Requisite
Courses
Clinical
Course PreRequisites:
Student Leave
of Absence
Completion Of
Degree
Requirements
Students will meet with the post licensure coordinator and be assigned a faculty advisor. A minimum
of three, in person, Advisor Conferences are required of all matriculated RN students. These
conferences are in addition to the initial interview and are to be scheduled as follows:
1. during the semester following acceptance to program.
2. during the semester preceding enrollment in NUR360A or NUR361A.
3. during the last semester, and before February 1, of graduation year. This is a final review of your
program which is required to receive approval for graduation.
4. It is also highly recommended that students contact the post licensure coordinator for permission
to take all nursing courses.
Students who are admitted are granted 35 Advanced Placement Credits based on graduation from
a nationally accredited School of Nursing and a current Massachusetts RN license. The student
must submit a copy of current MA RN licensure throughout their program of study to the
Coordinator of Post Licensure Programs.
Students with knowledge that is acquired through alternative methods may apply for Life Experience
Credit. Contact the Coordinator of Post Licensure Programs for further details.
Nursing Research should be taken prior to nursing management and public health courses.
Statistics is a prerequisite for NUR409
The following support courses and major courses must be successfully completed before the
student enters NUR361A:
1. BI0200
2. BI0201
3. BI0304
1. Currently practiced nursing within the past three years. If not, a refresher course must be
completed.
2. Current Massachusetts RN licensure. A copy should be submitted to the Post Licensure
Coordinator who will then present evidence to the clinical faculty member.
3. Successful completion of NUR360A, NUR361A, NUR439, and NUR409A and NUR450.
4. Completion of the Mandatory Requirements for All Students Prior to Clinical Practice as specified
on page 5 of the School of Nursing Academic Policies Handbook
Contact the Coordinator of Post Licensure Programs
After a registered nurse is accepted for matriculation into Salem State University, she or he must
get permission to complete support and general education courses at another college. All nursing
courses that meet outstanding degree requirements must be taken at Salem State University.
Students may transfer 68 credits from another college/university that meets Salem State transfer
requirements.
Note: In order to be eligible for the university honor society RN/BSN students must complete a
minimum of 60 credits at Salem State and meet GPA requirements.
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SECTION FIVE:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Generic Program
STUDENT: _________________________________
PHONE #: __________________________________
EMAIL:____________________________________
ADVISOR: _________________________________
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COMPETENCY BASED SKILLS: (LEVEL I)
___________BASIC MATH
___________READING COMPREHENSION
___________COMPUTER LITERACY
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
___________QUANTITATIVE (Q)
___________DIVERSITY (V)
___________WRITING (W)
FIRST LEVEL: SEMESTER I
36 TOTAL CREDITS HOURS FOR FIRST LEVEL
BIO105
BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS (BIO121&122, OR
BIO132)
IF BIO105 & CHE124 ARE NOT TAKEN
TOGETHER THEN CHE124 SHOULD BE
TAKEN FIRST
CHE124
I
4
C-
ENL101
GENERAL CHEMISTRY (OR CHE120 & CHE 121;
OR CHE130)
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
I
3
AUP*
HST101
HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATION I
I
3
AUP*
NUR104
NURSING IN THE 21ST CENTURY I
I
1
C+
SPC101
SPEECH REQUIREMENT
I OR II
3
AUP*
CHE124
CHE130
B10105
FIRST LEVEL: SEMEMSTER II
BI020O
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
II
4
C-
BIO105, CHE124 or CHE130
CHE125
CHEMISTRY OF LIFE PROCESSES
(OR CHE212)
II
4
C-
CHE124
ENL102
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
II
3
AUP* ENL101
HST102
HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATION II
II
3
AUP*
I
1
I OR II
3
AUP*
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ST
NUR105
NURSING IN THE 21
PSY101
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
SECOND LEVEL: SEMESTER
CENTURY II
CHE125
C+ NUR104
I
31 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR SECOND LEVEL
BIO201
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
I
4
ENL
LITERATURE 1
I
3
NUR21OB
HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN NURSING
I
3
PSY322
ADULTHOOD & OLD AGE PSYCHOLOGY
I OR II
3
SMS
PHYS. ED. (EXEMPT IF 30 TR. CREDITS)
I OR II 1
SOC201
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
BI0200
AUP* ENL102
C+ BIO105, B10200, CHE124, CHE125, NUR104,
NUR105, PSY101
BI0201
AUP* PSY101
AUP*
I
3
AUP*
I OR II
4
C-
SECOND LEVEL: SEMESTER II
BI0304
MICROBIOLOGY & ITS APPLICATIONS
ENL
LITERATURE II
II
3
NUR212B
FUNDAMENTALS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
PRACTICE
CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
II
4
I OR II
3
PSY218
BI0105, CHE125
AUP* ENL102
C+ BIO201, CHE125, NUR210B
BI0304
AUP* PSY101
NOTE: ALL FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ENTERING NUR370 AND NUR320 WITH THE EXCEPTION
OF PSY218 WHICH MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR TO NUR321.
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D LEVEL II COMPLETE IN
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BEFORE GRADUATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Generic Program
NOTE: ALL FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL COURSES MUST
BE COMPLETED BEFORE ENTERING
NUR370, NUR321 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PSY218
WHICH MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR NUR321.
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30 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR THIRD LEVEL
NUR320
CARE OF THE ADULT AND OLDER ADULT
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BIO105, BIO200, BIO201, BIO304, CHE124,
CHE125, NUR212B, PSY101, PSY322, SOC201
NUR212B
NUR370
PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY
I
3
C+
MAT147
STATISTICS
II
3
AUP*
II
9
C+
NUR320, NUR370, PSY218
I OR II
3
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MAT247, NUR 320
I
3
NUR370
NUR320
THIRD LEVEL: SEMESTER II
NUR321
HEALTH CARE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN
NUR409
NURSING RESEARCH
SOC330
INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY
(OR OTHER APPROVED SOC COURSE SEE
NOTE # 2 AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE)
AUP* SOC201
FOURTH LEVEL: SEMESTER I
25 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR FOURTH LEVEL
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
I
4.5
C+ NUR321, NUR409
NUR415B
NUR415B
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
I
4.5
C+ NUR321, NUR409
NUR412B
PHL
ETHICS
(ANY ETHICS COURSE IS ACCEPTABLE)
I
3
NUR412B
AUP*
FOURTH LEVEL: SEMESTER II
II
1
C+
NUR412B, NUR415B
NUR422
PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL
LICENSURE
ADVANCED CONCEPTS
I
3
C+
NUR412B, NUR415B
NUR423
PROFESSIONAL ROLE PRACTICUM
II
5
C+
NUR412B, NUR415B
NUR424
PROFESSIONAL ROLE SEMINAR
II
1
C+
NUR412B, NUR415B
NUR425
PROFESSIONAL ROLE CONCEPTS AND
COMPETENCIES
II
3
C+
NUR412B, NUR415B
NUR420A
TOTAL NURSING CREDITS
1.
2.
3.
4.
55
TOTAL CURRICULUM CREDITS
NUR: 422, 423,
424, 425
NUR: 420, 423,
424, 425
NUR: 420, 422,
424, 425
NUR: 420, 422,
423, 425
NUR: 420, 422,
423, 424
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PLEASE NOTE:
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO BE AWARE OF AND TO ADHERE TO ALL PREREQUISITE AND COREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
FOR COURSES AS NOTED IN THE SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY CATALOG AND THE SCHOOL OF NURSING HANDBOOK OF ACADEMIC
POLICIES.
STUDENTS MAY TAKE SOC330 OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SOCIOLOGY COURSES: SOC305, SOC306, SOC313, SOC314, SOC317, SOC318,
SOC320, SOC332, SOC340, SOC341 OR SOC349.
NURSING CO-REQUISITES: COURSES LISTED IN THE SAME SEMESTER MUST BE TAKEN IN THAT SEMESTER I.E. NUR320, NUR370
PROGRAM MINORS:
A.
BIOLOGY: CREDITS FOR A MINOR ARE ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE REQUIRED PROGRAM BUT APPLICATION MUST BE MADE.
B.
OTHER DISCIPLINES: THE REQUIRED PROGRAM CONTAINS CREDITS TOWARD PHILOSOPHY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY
MINORS. SEE UNIVERSITY CATALOG FOR REMAINING REQUIREMENTS. APPLICATION MUST BE MADE.
*
AUP is the All University Policy.
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Honors Program
STUDENT: __________________________________
PHONE #: _________________________________
EMAIL: ____________________________________
ADVISOR:__________________________________
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COMPETENCY BASED SKILLS: (LEVEL I)
___________BASIC MATH
___________READING COMPREHENSION
___________COMPUTER LITERACY
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
___________QUANTITATIVE (Q)
___________DIVERSITY (V)
___________WRITING (W)
FIRST LEVEL: SEMESTER I
36 TOTAL CREDITS HOURS FOR FIRST LEVEL
BIO105
BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS (BIO121&122, OR
BIO132)
I & II
4
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CHE124
IF BIO105 & CHE124 ARE NOT TAKEN
TOGETHER THEN CHE124 SHOULD BE
TAKEN FIRST
GENERAL CHEMISTRY (OR CHE120 & CHE 121;
OR CHE130)
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ENL106H
FRESHMAN HONORS ENGLISH
I
3
AUP*
HST110H
FRESHMAN HONORS HISTORY I
I
3
AUP*
NUR104
NURSING IN THE 21ST CENTURY I
I
1
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SPC102H
PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES
I OR II
3
AUP*
CHE124
B10105
FIRST LEVEL: SEMEMSTER II
BI020O
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
II
4
C-
BIO105, CHE124 or CHE130
CHE125
CHEMISTRY OF LIFE PROCESSES
(OR CHE212)
II
4
C-
CHE124
HST111H
FRESHMAN HONORS HISTORY II
II
3
AUP*
NUR105
NURSING IN THE 21ST CENTURY II
I
1
PSY320H
FOUNDATIONS OF PSYCHOLOGY
I OR II
3
AUP*
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SECOND LEVEL: SEMESTER
CHE125
C+ NUR104
I
31 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR SECOND LEVEL
BIO201
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
I
4
ENL 264H
SOPHOMORE HONORS LITERATURE I
I
3
NUR21OB
HEALTH ASSESSMENT IN NURSING
I
3
PSY322
ADULTHOOD & OLD AGE PSYCHOLOGY
I OR II
3
SMS
PHYS. ED. (EXEMPT IF 30 TR. CREDITS)
I OR II 1
SOC202H
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY-HONORS
BI0200
AUP* ENL106H
C+ BIO105, B10200, CHE124, CHE125, NUR104,
NUR105, PSY320H
BI0201
AUP* PSY320H
AUP*
I
3
AUP*
C-
SECOND LEVEL: SEMESTER II
BI0304
MICROBIOLOGY & ITS APPLICATIONS
I OR II
4
ENL265H
SOPHOMORE HONORS LITERATURE II
II
3
NUR212B
FUNDAMENTALS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
PRACTICE
II
4
PSY218
CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
I OR II
3
BI0105, CHE125
AUP* ENL106H
C+ BIO201, CHE125, NUR210B
BI0304
AUP* PSY 320H
NOTE: ALL FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL COURSES MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ENTERING NUR370 AND NUR320 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
PSY218 WHICH MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR NUR321.
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D LEVEL II COMPLETE IN
15
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BEFORE GRADUATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing –Honors Program
NOTE: ALL FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL COURSES MUST
BE COMPLETED BEFORE ENTERING
NUR370, NUR321 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PSY218
WHICH MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR NUR321.
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NUR320
CARE OF THE ADULT AND OLDER ADULT
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CHE125, NUR212B, PSY320H, PSY322,
SOC202H
NUR212B
NUR370
PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY
I
3
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MAT247
STATISTICS
II
3
AUP*
II
9
C+
NUR320, NUR370, PSY218
I OR II
3
C+
MAT247, NUR 320
NUR370
NUR320
THIRD LEVEL: SEMESTER II
NUR321
HEALTH CARE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN
NUR601H
HONORS NURSING RESEARCH I
IDS600H
SOC330
HONORS SEMINAR I
INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY
(OR OTHER APPROVED SOC COURSE SEE
NOTE # 2 AT BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE)
I
I
1.5 AUP*
3 AUP* SOC202H
FOURTH LEVEL: SEMESTER I
25 TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR FOURTH LEVEL
NUR412B
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
I
4.5
C+
NUR321, NUR409
NUR415B
NUR415B
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
I
4.5
C+
NUR321, NUR409
NUR412B
I OR
II
I
3
C+
MAT 247, NUR 601H
1.5
AUP*
NUR 602H HONORS NURSING RESEARCH II
IDS 601H
HONORS SEMINAR II
FOURTH LEVEL: SEMESTER II
II
**
C+
NUR422
PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL
LICENSURE
ADVANCED CONCEPTS
II
3
NUR423
PROFESSIONAL ROLE PRACTICUM
II
NUR 424
PROFESSIONAL ROLE SEMINAR
NUR 425
PROFESSIONAL ROLE CONCEPTS AND
COMPETENCIES
ETHICS
(ANY ETHICS COURSE IS ACCEPTABLE)
NUR420A
PHL
TOTAL NURSING CREDITS
***
C+
NUR 412B, NUR 415B
SEE NOTE #5 BELOW
NUR 412B, NUR 413B
5
C+
NUR 412B, NUR 413B
***
II
1
C+
***
II
3
C+
NUR 412B, NUR 413B
.
NUR 412B, NUR 413B
I
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AUP*
55
TOTAL CURRICULUM CREDITS
***
***
122
PLEASE NOTE:
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO BE AWARE OF AND TO ADHERE TO ALL PREREQUISITE AND COREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
FOR COURSES AS NOTED IN THE SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY CATALOG AND THE SCHOOL OF NURSING HANDBOOK OF ACADEMIC
POLICIES.
2. STUDENTS MAY TAKE SOC330 OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SOCIOLOGY COURSES: SOC305, SOC306, SOC313, SOC314, SOC317, SOC318,
SOC320, SOC332, SOC340, SOC341 OR SOC349.
3.
NURSING CO-REQUISITES: COURSES LISTED IN THE SAME SEMESTER MUST BE TAKEN IN THAT SEMESTER I.E. NUR320, NUR370
4.
PROGRAM MINORS:
A.
BIOLOGY: CREDITS FOR A MINOR ARE ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE REQUIRED PROGRAM BUT APPLICATION MUST BE MADE.
B.
OTHER DISCIPLINES: THE REQUIRED PROGRAM CONTAINS CREDITS TOWARD PHILOSOPHY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY
MINORS. SEE UNIVERSITY CATALOG FOR REMAINING REQUIREMENTS. APPLICATION MUST BE MADE.
*
AUP is the All University Policy.
** ENROLLMENT IN THIS COURSE EARNS ONE UNIVERSITY CREDIT. THIS IS AN EXCESS CREDIT TO THE NURSING MAJOR AND DOES NOT
COUNT TOWARDS THE NURSING CREDITS NEEDED FOR GRADUATION.
*** NUR 420A, NUR 422, NUR 423, NUR 424 AND NUR 425 ARE COREQUISITES.
1.
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STUDENT: _________________________________
PHONE #: __________________________________
EMAIL:____________________________________
ADVISOR: _________________________________
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___________READING COMPREHENSION
___________COMPUTER LITERACY
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
___________QUANTITATIVE (Q)
___________DIVERSITY (V)
___________WRITING (W)
6
ADVANCE PLACEMENT CREDIT
ENL101
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
I OR II
3
AUP*
ENL102
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
I OR II
3
AUP* ENL101
ENL
LITERATURE 1
I OR II
3
AUP* ENL102
ENL
LITERATURE II
I OR II I 3
AUP* ENL102
HST101
HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATION I
I OR II
3
AUP*
HST102
HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATION II
I OR II
3
AUP*
PSY101
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
I OR II
3
AUP*
PSY218
CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE
I OR II
3
AUP* PSY101
PSY322
ADULTHOOD & OLD AGE PSYCHOLOGY
I OR II
3
AUP* PSY101
MAT247
STATISTICS
I OR II
3
AUP”
PHL
ETHICS (ANY ETHCIS COURSE IS ACCEPTABLE) I OR II
3
AUP*
SMS
PHYS. ED. (EXEMPT IF 30 TR. CREDITS)
I OR II 1
AUP*
SPC101
SPEECH REQUIREMENT
I OR II
3
AUP*
SOC201
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
I OR II
3
AUP*
SOC330
INTRODUCTIION TO ANTHROPOLOGY (OR
OTHER APPROVED SOC COURSE SEE NOTE #2
AT BOTTOM)
I OR II
3
AUP*
BIO105
BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS (BIO121&122, OR
BIO132)
I & II
4
C-
BI0200
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
I OR II
4
C-
IF BIO105 & CHE124 ARE NOT TAKEN
TOGETHER THEN CHE124 SHOULD BE
TAKEN FIRST
BIO105, CHE124 or CHE130
BIO201
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
I OR II
4
C-
BI0200
BI0304
MICROBIOLOGY & ITS APPLICATIONS
I OR II
4
C-
BI0105, CHE125
CHE124
GENERAL CHEMISTRY (OR CHE120 & CHE 121;
OR CHE130)
I OR II
4
C-
CHE125
CHEMISTRY OF LIFE PROCESSES
(OR CHE212)
I OR II
4
C-
CHE124
CHE130
CHE125
B10105
CHE124
TRANSITIONAL SEMESTER (Students can only have 2 general education courses left
prior to starting NUR320)
NUR360A
EXPLORATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
ROLE
I OR II
3
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NOTE: ALL FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL COURSES MUST
BE COMPLETED BEFORE ENTERING
NUR370, NUR321 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF PSY218
WHICH MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR NUR321.
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THIRD LEVEL: SEMESTER I
NUR320
CARE OF THE ADULT AND OLDER ADULT
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NUR370
PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY
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3
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BIO105, BIO200, BIO201, BIO304, CHE124,
CHE125, NUR212B, PSY101, PSY322, SOC201
NUR212B
II
9
C+
NUR320, NUR370, PSY218
I OR II
3
C+
MAT247, NUR 320
NUR370
NUR320
THIRD LEVEL: SEMESTER II
NUR321
HEALTH CARE OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN
NUR409
NURSING RESEARCH
FOURTH LEVEL: SEMESTER I
NUR412B
NUR415B
MENTAL HEALTH NURSING
I
4.5
C+ NUR321, NUR409
NUR415B
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
I
4.5
C+ NUR321, NUR409
NUR412B
FOURTH LEVEL: SEMESTER II
II
1
C+
NUR412B, NUR415B
NUR422
PREPARATION FOR PROFESSIONAL
LICENSURE
ADVANCED CONCEPTS
I
3
C+
NUR412B, NUR415B
NUR423
PROFESSIONAL ROLE PRACTICUM
II
5
C+
NUR412B, NUR415B
NUR424
PROFESSIONAL ROLE SEMINAR
II
1
C+
NUR412B, NUR415B
NUR425
PROFESSIONAL ROLE CONCEPTS AND
COMPETENCIES
II
3
C+
NUR412B, NUR415B
NUR420A
TOTAL NURSING CREDITS
55
TOTAL CURRICULUM CREDITS
NUR: 422, 423,
424, 425
NUR: 420, 423,
424, 425
NUR: 420, 422,
424, 425
NUR: 420, 422,
423, 425
NUR: 420, 422,
423, 424
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PLEASE NOTE:
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO BE AWARE OF AND TO ADHERE TO ALL PREREQUISITE AND COREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
FOR COURSES AS NOTED IN THE SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY CATALOG AND THE SCHOOL OF NURSING HANDBOOK OF ACADEMIC
POLICIES.
2. STUDENTS MAY TAKE SOC330 OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SOCIOLOGY COURSES: SOC305, SOC306, SOC313, SOC314, SOC317, SOC318,
SOC320, SOC332, SOC340, SOC341 OR SOC349.
3.
NURSING CO-REQUISITES: COURSES LISTED IN THE SAME SEMESTER MUST BE TAKEN IN THAT SEMESTER I.E. NUR320, NUR370
4.
PROGRAM MINORS:
A.
BIOLOGY: CREDITS FOR A MINOR ARE ALREADY INCLUDED IN THE REQUIRED PROGRAM BUT APPLICATION MUST BE MADE.
B.
OTHER DISCIPLINES: THE REQUIRED PROGRAM CONTAINS CREDITS TOWARD PHILOSOPHY, PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY
MINORS. SEE UNIVERSITY CATALOG FOR REMAINING REQUIREMENTS. APPLICATION MUST BE MADE.
1.
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STUDENT: _________________________________
PHONE #: __________________________________
EMAIL:____________________________________
ADVISOR: _________________________________
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___________BASIC MATH
___________READING COMPREHENSION
___________COMPUTER LITERACY
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
___________QUANTITATIVE (Q)
___________DIVERSITY (V)
___________WRITING (W)
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ADVANCE PLACEMENT CREDIT
ENL101
ENGLISH COMPOSITION I
I OR II
3
AUP*
ENL102
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
I OR II
3
AUP* ENL101
ENL
LITERATURE 1
I OR II
3
AUP* ENL102
ENL
LITERATURE II
I OR II I 3
AUP* ENL102
HST101
HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATION I
I OR II
3
AUP*
HST102
HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATION II
I OR II
3
AUP*
PSY101
GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY
I OR II
3
AUP*
PSYT23D
DEVELOPMENTAL PYSCHOLOGY
I OR II
3
AUP* PSY101
MAT247
STATISTICS
I OR II
3
AUP”
PHL
ETHICS (ANY ETHCIS COURSE IS ACCEPTABLE) I OR II
3
AUP*
SMS
PHYS. ED. (EXEMPT IF 30 TR. CREDITS)
I OR II 1
AUP*
SPC101
SPEECH REQUIREMENT
I OR II
3
AUP*
SOC201
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
I OR II
3
AUP*
FREE ELECTIVE
3
FREE ELECTIVE
3
BI0200
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I
I OR II
4
C-
BIO105, CHE124 or CHE130
BIO201
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II
I OR II
4
C-
BI0200
BI0304
MICROBIOLOGY & ITS APPLICATIONS
I OR II
4
C-
BI0105, CHE125
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EXPLORATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING
ROLE
HEALTH ASSESMENT ACROSS LIFESPAN
NUR409
NURSING RESEARCH
NUR439
HEALTHCARE ISSUES, POLICY AND
ECONOMICS
3
NUR450
NURSING INFORMATICS
3
NUR444A
A&S X LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
3
NUR445A
A&S XI LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
PRACTICUM
4
NUR446
A&S XII PUBLIC HEALTH
3
NUR447
A&S XIII PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTCUM
4
TOTAL NURSING CREDITS
1.
2.
3.
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4
I OR II
3
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30
MAT247
TOTAL CURRICULUM CREDITS
82
PLEASE NOTE:
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE STUDENT TO BE AWARE OF AND TO ADHERE TO ALL PREREQUISITE AND COREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS
FOR COURSES AS NOTED IN THE SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY CATALOG AND THE SCHOOL OF NURSING HANDBOOK OF ACADEMIC
POLICIES.
STUDENTS MUST TAKE AT LEAST 30 CREDITS AT SALEM STATE UNIVERISTY.
STUDENTS MAY TRANSFER A MAXIMUM OF 68 CREDITS FROM AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM EXCLUDING THE 35 ADVANCED
PLACEMENT CREDITS.
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AUP is the All University Policy.
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