Kean University COLLEGE OF NATURAL APPLIED AND HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF NURSING RN-BSN INFORMATION PACKET

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1 Kean University COLLEGE OF NATURAL APPLIED AND HEALTH SCIENCES SCHOOL OF NURSING Off-site locations: RN-BSN INFORMATION PACKET Raritan Valley Community College and Kean Ocean

2 RN-BSN ADMISSION PROCESS WE WELCOME YOUR INQUIRY INTO THE BSN NURSING PROGRAM. WE HOPE THIS INFORAMTION WILL BE HELPFUL TO YOU IN YOUR PLANNING. PLEASE CALL (908) or IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS. This program is for RN s without a Bachelor s degree. If you are an RN with a Bachelor s degree in some other major, please call (908) for information about our Bridge Program to the MSN. This program is for Registered Nurses Only Apply online at apply.kean.edu Payment must be included (see online guidelines). Submit an Application. Under Admission Status, check TRANSFER, to be admitted as a transfer student not a freshman. Submit hard copies of all sealed official transcripts from every college ever attended. Transcripts should be forwarded to the Kean University Office of Admissions. Kean University Undergraduate Admission 1000 Morris Ave Kean Hall North Wing Union, NJ High School transcripts are only needed if you choose to participate in financial aid. Students must also be matriculated student in accordance with the University. Required cumulative GPA is 2.0 Await a letter of Admission to the University. If you receive no correspondence within 4 weeks, call Undergraduate Admission Office (908) (908) to inquire about your application status. Do not call the School of Nursing.

3 After admission await a copy of your DEGREE AUDIT (Program Evaluation) from the Academic Advisor for the School of Nursing. This degree audit is a summary of courses required for the BSN, and will indicate all the credits accepted and transferred from other colleges you have attended. Soon after your admission, you will be assigned to a School of Nursing faculty advisor. Please keep all admission and advisement papers pertaining to Kean University in a file and bring this with you to all advisement meetings. Please download your most recent program evaluation from KeanWISE and bring to it to your advisor. NURSING LICENSRUE VERFICATION All new RN students entering the BSN or MSN programs must provide verification of their New Jersey Nursing License. The procedure is as follows: 1 To access the New Jersey Board of Nursing website: 2 Select Person Search 3 Please select Nursing and Registered Professional Nurse from the pull down 4 Then enter your first and last name; No other fields are needed 5 Select the link for your name 6 Use file to print the verification 7 Please print out the verification 8 Submit a copy of the verification form to the Kean University School of Nursing

4 SUMMARY OF B.S.N. PROGRAM OF STUDY AT KEAN UNIVERSITY On admission, all nursing students are awarded 30 credits for nursing education completed at the AS, AAS or diploma level as well as additional credits for courses taken in an approved college. KEAN UNIVERISTY PROGRAM OF STUDY: General Education requirements (48-51 credits) Forty-seven (47) to fifty-one (51) credits in general education courses are required for graduation. General education requirements are divided into Foundation Requirements (12 credits) and Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Requirements (35-39 credits). Nursing Major Requirements (71 Credits) There are fifteen credits in required support courses and twenty-eight credits in required nursing courses for the B.S.N. In addition there are 3-7 credits of required free electives. These courses constitute the major in nursing at Kean and can be completed by most full-time students in four semesters. Part-time students may select from a variety of patterns to complete degree requirements. Most part-time students complete the program in three to four years. Support Courses (12 Credits) There are four required support courses offered by other academic disciplines. Like the nursing courses, these are scheduled to enable students to attend either days or evenings. The support courses are: SOC Sociology of the Family PSY Life-Span Developmental Psychology PHIL Moral Problems in Health Care HED Introduction to Public Health

5 Nursing Courses (31 Credits) A total of nine nursing courses make up the upper division nursing core. Five have a clinical component, and four are lecture/seminar courses. Nursing courses are offered both day and evening to accommodate varying work and lifestyle patterns. Electives (3-7 Credits) An additional 3-7 cre coursework selected by the student are required for grauation. TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE BSN DEGREE: 125

6 Guide Sheet TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR THE B.S.N. DEGREE: 125 KEAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF (84100) BSN IN NURSING 125 S.H. EFFECTIVE DATE: Fall 2009 START TERM: NAME TRANSFER INSTITUTIONS (X) Credits: STUDENT ID# In Progress GENERAL EDUCATION: Semester Hours (S.H.) Foundation Requirements 12 S.H. ACADEMIC MAJOR 1 73 Semester Hours (S.H.) ENG 1030 College Composition 3 ***Support Courses 12 S.H. CPS 1031 Intro to Computers 3 SOC 2100 Sociology of the Family 3 COMM 1402 Speech Comm as Critical Citizenship 1 3 PSY 3110 Life-Span Dev Psy 3 GE 2024 Research and Technology 3 PHIL 3314 Moral Prob Health Care 3 HED 3635 Intro to Public Health 3 Disciplinary & Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements: Humanities: 6 S.H. Nursing 1999 (Lower Division) 30 CBE *ENG 2403 World Literature 3 Select only one course from: ***UPPER DIVISION NURSING COURSES 29 S.H. Fine Arts or Art History 3 NURS 3000 Conc Found /Inq in Nsg 3 Foreign Languages 3 NURS 3010 Health Assessment 2 Music or Theatre 3 NURS 3020 Found Transcultural Care 3 Interdisciplinary 3 NURS 3030 Issues in Prof Nsg Prac 3 NURS 3200 Prof Nsg: HP/Community 5 NURS 4200 Research in Nursing 3 Social Sciences: 6 S.H. NURS 4300 Prof Nsg: Living with Ill 5 *HIST 1000 Civ il Society in America 3 NURS 4400 Prof Nsg: Leadership 5 PSY 1000 General Psy chology 2 3 Science and Mathematics 1 : 8 S.H. BIOX 2001 Anatomy and Physiology I BIOX 2002 Anatomy and Physiology II ***G.E. and Major Capstone 2 S.H. NURS 4900 Indep. Pract in Nursing (1 credit from NURS 4400 applied to Capstone) FREE ELECTIVES 3-7 Semester Hours (S.H.) Additional Required Courses Semester Hours (S.H.) 3 PHIL 1100 Intro to Philosophy 3 SOC 1000 Intro to Sociology 2 3 MATH 1016 Statistics 3 BIOX 2003 Microbiology CHEM 1030 Essentials of Chemistry Rv d 2/14 Other Transfer: Special Notes: * GE Required Course *** Eng 1030 and all major courses require a grade of C or better. 1 These courses require a grade of C or better. 2 Prerequisites for admission to Nursing. >Require adv isor permission Note: See foreign language requirements TOTAL CREDITS: Advisor: Advisor Signature:

7 (84100) B.S.N. Nursing (for RN s only) A. Evaluation of prerequisite courses for transfer credit is based on policies established by Kean University and the faculty of the School of Department. B. All prerequisite courses and major requirements must be completed with a grade of C or higher. C. Lower division nursing credits are granted upon admission, D. It is strongly urged that required major support courses (CPS, Sociology of the Family, Life-span Dev. Psychology, etc.) be taken at Kean. With the exception of CPS 1031 and SOC 2100, these required courses are at an upper-division level. E. A minimum of 32 credits must be taken at Kean. F. Fifty percent (50%) of the nursing major credits must be completed at Kean. G. Before taking General and/or Subject CLEP exams, contact your faculty advisor regarding policies and procedures. Any General Exam must be taken before earning a total of 30 credits toward your degree (Kean and/or transfer credits). Any Subject Exam must be taken before earning a total of 86 credits (Kean and/or transfer credits). YOU MUST BRING YOUR DEGREE AUDIT TO ALL FACULTY ADVISEMENT SESSIONS

8 Course Descriptions Nursing MAJOR COURSES Please Note: Nursing courses 3200 and above require Department of Nursing Admission status. NURS 3000 Conceptual Foundations and Inquiry in Nursing (3 credits) Fall/SP/S1 A comprehensive exploration of historical and contemporary nursing and related knowledge, including systems, the metaparadigm, philosophies, conceptual models, middle and grand theories as fundamentals of research-based nursing practice. Recognition of the scholarly role of the nurse and the value of theory and theory development as an essential basis for professional nursing practice with diverse populations. Focus is on health promotion/risk reduction as the essence of all activities is the care of individuals, families, groups and populations in all health and settings. NURS 3010 Health Assessment (2 credits, lab course)fall/sp Introduction to holistic health assessment and physical examination. Comprehensive health assessment to include physiological, cultural, development, nutritional, genetic and mental status assessment. Focus is on data gathering techniques, therapeutic communication skills, and use of a body systems approach to physical examination. Documentation of findings and use of the nursing process will facilitate clinical decision making in designing health promotional, risk reduction, and disease prevention activities for diverse client populations across the life span. Pre or Co-requisite: PSY 3110 NURS 3020 Foundations of Transcultural Health Care (3 credits) Fall/SP/S1 An introduction to concepts and theories relevant to healthcare for diverse populations. Diversity is examined relative to social organization, role and expectations, communication patterns and values/ beliefs underlying health-illness behaviors between western and non-western cultures. Emphasis on development of knowledge and skills in culturally congruent communication and cultural assessment. Comparative approach to global healthcare by understanding similarities and differences among commonly encountered diverse population groups. NURS 3200 Professional Nursing Practice: Health Promotion in the Community (5 credits with clinical) Fall/SP Continued study of nursing models and application of relevant theories to guide nursing practice as it pertains to health promotion and risks reduction. Using the family as the essential unit of care within the community, critical thinking and clinical decision-making process will facilitate the design, managements and provision of care to modify risk factors, and promote. Specific clinical activities are related to prevention and reduction of health disparities across the life span through the conduct of community assessment and the development and implementation of culturally appropriate nursing strategies reflecting professional values and behaviors. Prerequisite: Admission to the School of Nursing, NURS 3000, NURS 3020 Co-requisite: SOC 2100

9 NURS 3030 Issues in Professional Nursing Practice (3 credits) Fall/SP/S1 In-depth analysis of professional nursing history as it relates to an exploration of contemporary trends and issues in professional nursing. The importance of national nursing organizations, ethical imperatives, legal principles and standards of care are emphasized. The interrelationship of nursing education, safe healthcare delivery and practice dimensions are stressed. Dialogical and dialectical approaches as well as web enhanced technology facilitate the development of critical thinking skills. Pre or Co- requisites: NURS 3000 NURS 4200 Research in Nursing (3 credits) FA/SP Introduction to systematic investigation of nursing problems. Includes historical overview of research in nursing and current research priorities. Classroom practice in critical appraisal of research reports, and systematic review of research findings for evidence upon which to base nursing practice. Pre or Co-requisite: Math NURS 4300 Professional Nursing Practice for Clients Living with Illness (5 credits with clinical) -Spring Intensive study of the care of the sick in and across all environments. The comprehensive impacts of illness, including the bio-psychosocial and cultural aspects on the individual, family, group and community will be explored. Designing, coordinating, and managing care of the sick with emphasis on client groups as the modality of care. Includes therapeutic communication, health counseling and education of special population with the goal of maximizing optimal health states throughout the trajectory of illness across the life span. Prerequisite NURS 3200, NURS 3010, Co-requisite PSY 3630 NURS 4400 Professional Nursing Leadership in Health Care Settings (5 credits with clinical) SP/S1 Application of systems theory as the basis for designing, managing and coordinating client care in an evolving health care environment. Focus on expanding knowledge and skills of leadership and management theories for direct and indirect nursing care. Special emphasis on delegation, development of nursing team personnel, and evaluation of outcomes. Exploration of legal/ethical issues, licensure, health policy, politics and role of professional nurse as a leader in health care will be addressed. Prerequisite NURS 4300, co-requisite A0: PHIL 3314 Moral problems in health care. NURS 4900 Independent Practicum in Nursing (2 credits clinical) SP/S2 Concluding course in which students integrate the knowledge they have gained to select, develop and implement project with clinical nursing foci. Emphasis on facilitating students transition to role of baccalaureate prepared nurse practitioners and preparing them for future roles in professional practice. Prerequisite: All support courses and all upper division nursing courses.

10 PREREQUISITES FOR ADMISSION TO THE NURSING MAJOR: General Psychology (3 credits) General Sociology (3 credits) Microbiology (3-4 credits) Anatomy and physiology (6-8 credits) Chemistry (3-4 credits) Credit will be awarded for above courses taken at the college level. Student must have received a minimum grade of C (2.0) Students who do not meet prerequisite requirements may do one of the following: Psychology (3 credits): - Take or repeat KEAN Psychology Pass CLEP exam in Psychology with grade of 49 (CLEP pamphlets in Bruce 102-C) Sociology (3 credits): - Take or repeat Sociology Pass CLEP exam in Sociology with grade of 50 ( CLEP pamphlets in Bruce 102-C) Challenge Exams for: Microbiology (3-4 credits) - Take or repeat Kean BIOX Pass NLN Microbiology Exam (Passing (Passing is a score of 45) Exam are scheduled by the School of Nursing in T-116 (908) Anatomy and physiology 1 and 2 (8 credits) (Passing is a score of 45) - Take or repeat Kean Anatomy Kean Anatomy and Physiology BIOX 2001/ Pass NLN A&P Exam - Exams are scheduled by the School of Nursing in T-116 ( ). Students MUST SIGN UP FOR CHALLENGE EXAMS and PAY THE $25.00 EXAM FEE before taking the exam. The National League of Nursing prepares the Microbiology and A& P exams. There are no study guides for these exams. Please obtain a recent A & P and/ microbiology textbooks for review. Chemistry (3-4) - Take or repeat KEAN CHEM Pass Chemistry Challenge Exam (passing is a score of 60)

11 - The Chemistry challenge exam is prepared by the department of chemistry at Kean. Tutoring is available, but should be arranged several months before the exam. In order to prepare for the chemistry challenge exam students may purchase a copy of the chem textbook: Essential of General, organic and biological chemistry, by Melvin T. Arnold, Harcourt, publisher, ISBN The practice exercises in the textbook are similar to those on the challenge exams. - Credit will be awarded for above courses taken at the college level. Student must have received a minimum grade of C (2.0). - Students have two chances to pass each exam. CLEP EXAM INFORMATION CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams are offered through the College Board and there are two types of these exams: General and Subject. Information about these exams can be obtained through the CLEP website at: Please note that Kean is not a testing site, but there are many testing sites in New Jersey. You are eligible to take the CLEP General Exams before you have earned 30 credits. Please check with your Academic Advisor before scheduling any exams. The English Composition exam with Essay will fulfill the Kean requirement for English The other General exams fulfill varying requirements. You are eligible to take CLEP Subject Exams before earning 86 credits. Please check with your Academic Advisor before scheduling any exams. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TRANSCRIPT EVALUATION While Kean University does not necessarily endorse these services, we have found that the World Evaluation Services, Inc. does an excellent job of transcript evaluation for international students. You may reach them at: P.O. Box 5087 Bowling Green Station New York, NY Fax: For more information for International applicants, please visit For International students seeking a Second Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, see the Kean Univeristy website, Apply online at

12 Course Progression: Possible Program Plans For students transferring to the university having completed General Education Courses an accelerated full time track is available in which students can complete course requirements within 2 years. Full-Time, less classroom time (Same amount of Credits) Fall Spring Summer NURS cr NURS cr GE cr Sum I NURS cr NURS cr CPS cr Sum I NURS cr PSY cr SOC cr Sum II MATH cr 11 cr 11 cr 9 cr Fall Spring NURS cr NURS cr NURS cr NURS cr PHIL cr 8 cr 10 cr Part Time, Three Years Fall Spring Summer NURS cr MATH cr NURS cr Sum I NURS cr NURS cr CPS cr Sum II 5 cr 8 cr 6 cr Fall Spring Summer SOC cr PHIL cr GE cr Sum I NURS cr NURS cr 6 cr 8 cr 3 cr Fall Spring NURS cr PSY cr NURS cr NURS cr 8 cr 5 cr

13 Master of Science in Nursing *IF YOU ARE IN RN WITH A BACHELOR S DEGREE IN ANOTHER MAJOR* The MSN-Bridge Program is available for Registered Nurses with non-nursing baccalaureate degrees. All non-bsn applicants may apply for the MSN degree with the condition that a minimum of 9 undergraduate credits be completed prior to full admission. NURS 3010 Health Assessment (2 credits, lab course) NURS 3200 Professional Nursing Practice: Health Promotion in the Community (5 credits with clinical) NURS 4900 Independent Practicum in Nursing (2 credits clinical) Dependent on portfolio, the student may also need to take NURS 4702 (2 credits). NURSING PROGRAMS: Nursing - Educational Leadership (Ph.D.) Nursing - Clinical Management (M.S.N.) Nursing - Community Health Nursing (M.S.N.) Nursing - School Nurse (M.S.N.) Certification in School Nursing For more information regarding MSN programs please visit: grad.kean.edu/programs

14 Promise of Payment Terms Kean University will accept a letter from a third party as promise of payment if the letter is on company letterhead signed by the appropriate authority and meets the following criteria: The letter must state: 1. Name and social security number (or student ID) of the student. 2. Term for with the student is applying. 3. Whether payment will be for tuition only or tuition and fees. 4. The dollar amount that will be paid, percent of tuition and/or fees to be paid, or number of credits to be paid if paying full amount of tuition and fees. A separate letter must be submitted for each student for each semester by the billing due date for each term. *The letter will not be accepted of it states that there are conditions under which payment will be made such as successful completion of the course, continued employment, or a specific grade.

15 STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES REQUIREMENT All students must supply proof of immunization or immunity for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Records may be obtained from the following sources: 1. An official school immunization record that contains information indicating compliance with the requirements. 2. An official record from any health department which contains information indicating compliance with the requirements. 3. A record/document signed by a physician, licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in any jurisdiction of the United States or foreign country; or any licensed health professional approved by the NJ State Department of Health. The health care provider may complete and sign the attached form. 4. A laboratory document proving immunity to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella. Copies of your originals are accepted. DO NOT SEND ORIGINALS, They cannot be returned. ***Health Services must receive this information! Failure to do so may affect your status as a student at Kean University*** (cut and paste link into your web browser) If you should have questions contact: Kean University, Health Services 1000 Morris Ave Union, NJ Phone Downs Hall, Room 126

16 Withdrawal from Courses To drop a course before or during the official add/drop period, please go to Kean wise and click students, register for sections, options and then click drop. For students dropping a course after the official add/drop period, you must go to the Registrar in person at the Kean University main campus. You may contact the Register s office at How to obtain grades online: 1. Go to 2. Log onto Kean Wise using your a. User ID b. Password 3. Click on Student Menu 4. Under Academic Profile a. Click link for Grades 5. Select the Semester and Year: hit submit to view Current Grades.

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Upon graduation from the program, students will be able to do the following:

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING Upon graduation from the program, students will be able to do the following: Revised July 26, 2007 DEPARTMENT OF NURSING 2004-2006 The Department of Nursing at Fayetteville State University was established in 1992 to provide baccalaureate education to registered nurses. Today,