Nursing PreviewMarch 18, 2017

Linda PlankPhD, RN, NEA-BC

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Clinical Associate Professor

LHSON MISSION

• Our mission at the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing is to prepare Baccalaureate and Graduate level nurses, within a Christian community, for professional practice, health care leadership, and worldwide service.

“Learn. Lead. Serve.”

PROGRAMS

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Traditional TrackFastBacc Track

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)Nursing Leadership and Innovation

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)Family Nurse PractitionerNeonatal Nurse PractitionerNurse-Midwifery

In addition to nearly 500 students at the Dallas campus, we have over 400 pre-nursing students on the main Waco campus.

US News and World Report

• DNP program ranked #47 in the nation.• Only one other Texas school ranked in the top

50 schools.

• Masters of Nursing in Leadership and Innovation ranked #39

• Midwifery ranked #10

REQUIREMENTS FORADMISSION

Enrollment in the program is contingent on:• COMPLETION of all prerequisite requirements

before classes begin• Earning a grade of “C” or above in all courses

and maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0

CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDCHECK

• Criminal Background Check• Light Blue Information Sheet – PLEASE READ• Wait for an email with the information code

for your criminal background check• Initial Declaratory Order information will be

requested from the BON – wait until you receive a request from the BON

BOOKS

• Book packages will be available through Baylor Bookstore• Stethoscope, scrubs, and other supplies are also available

at the bookstore• Majority of nursing texts are Elsevier Products-package

prices• Textbooks by other publishers are not part of the package

price• Books and on-line materials can be purchased separately,

but are not at the discounted price• If you purchase books on-line or used books, make sure

resource codes are available

SCRUBS

• Uniforms are required for all labs and clinicals• Green Landau scrubs are required• Please review the Student Handbook for dress

code requirements• Professional Business Casual attire is required for

classes not located in the LHSON building.• Recommend 2-3 pairs of scrubs• Required to purchase green scrubs and white lab

coat with Baylor insignia

Renee FlippoDNP, RN, PNP

Level 1 CoordinatorClinical Assistant Professor

LEVEL I SEMESTER

Courses • Foundations for Practice• Human Needs I• Pathophysiology/Pharmacology I• Health Assessment• Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

Theory

ClinicalLabs

LEVEL I SEMESTER SAMPLESCHEDULE #1

AUGUST 21 - SEPTEMBER 22, 2017Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

7.00am7.30am8.00am8.30am9.00am Health Assessment9.30.am Health Assessment 8:30am - 11:00am10.00am 8:30am - 11:00am10.30am11.00am11.30amNOON12.30pm1.00pm1.30pm Intro to Professional Intro to Professional2.00pm Nursing Practice Nursing Practice2.30pm 1:00pm - 3:30pm 1:00pm - 3:30pm3.00pm3.30pm4.00pm4.30pm5.00pm5.30pm6.00pm6.30pm

Each student will have 2 days of Health Assessment Lab Foundations Course is conducted onlineand 2 days of PNP Lab each week. with in person orientation and exams

LEVEL I SEMESTER SAMPLESCHEDULE #2

OCTOBER 2 - DECEMBER 4, 2017Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

7.00am

7.30am8.00am8.30am9.00am9.30.am10.00am Patho/Pharm I CLINICAL Human Needs CLINICAL10.30am 9:15am - 12:00pm 11.00am 9:15am - 11:45am11.30am 7:00am - 5:00pm 7:00am - 5:00pmNOON12.30pm1.00pm1.30pm2.00pm2.30pm Patho/Pharm I3.00pm 1:15pm - 4:45pm3.30pm4.00pm4.30pm5.00pm

THE LHSON EXPERIENCE

• Courses• Comprehensive and Foundational• Attendance is always expected• E-books and electronic resources

• Smaller Personalized Campus• Classrooms• Faculty/Staff• Open Door Policy

• Large Clinical Site Base• Magnet Status Hospitals• Specialty Hospitals

Nan KetchamMSN, RN, CNE

Undergraduate Program Director

Clinical Associate Professor

Clinical RequirementsIncluding:

Physical Exam /Immunizations / CPR /

Personal Health Coverage

IMMUNIZATIONS/PHYSICALCPR/INSURANCE

Deadline for Immunization Records to be uploaded to CastleBranch: April 19th

Exceptions to the April 19th due date are: TB test, CPR Certification & Personal Health Coverage Due by 9/5/2017

2017-2018 Flu Vaccine Due by 10/2/2017

Students are not registered for classes until required documentation (due 4/19) has been uploaded and approved by CastleBranch.

SUBMIT DOCUMENTS TO:

Documents are to be uploaded to: CastleBranch (document management company) Students will receive an email from CastleBranch Customer Service Click on “Begin Order” to set up account.

SUBMIT DOCUMENTS TO:

While uploading documents to CastleBranch: Verify document(s) are complete

All required information is included Information on document can be clearly read

Name must appear on each document uploaded

IMMUNIZATIONS/CPR/INSURANCEREQUIRED DOCUMENTS

TB Test Hep B - completed 3 dose series or titer confirming immunity

MMR - completed 2 dose series or titer confirming immunity

Tdap Varivax – Varicella/Chicken Pox - completed 2 dose series or titer

confirming immunity

2017-2018 Flu For Fall 2017 students vaccine is not available until late-June or early-August

Physical Examination (within past 12 months) CPR certification Proof of Personal Health Coverage

SCHOOL OF NURSINGOFFICIAL IMMUNIZATION RECORDS

All students must provide official immunization records and verification of a physical exam within the last 12 months from their health care provider(s).

Documents not accepted as official documentation are: High School Nurses Records High School Transcript University Health Records (exception – Baylor University Health Center

Immunization Records are accepted) Cash register receipt

Questions regarding what is or is not accepted as official documentation, please contact De-De Henson.

De_Henson@Baylor.edu or 214-820-3378

VERY IMPORTANTPlease read prior to starting immunizations!!!

Prior to administration of vaccines, please discuss with healthcare provider all vaccinations needed in order to begin clinical. The following items need to be taken into consideration when receiving vaccinations:

Live vaccines can be administered on the same day, if you were to have an MMR one day and then attempt to have the Varicella a day or two later the healthcare provider would not be allowed to administer the later vaccine. Student would need to then wait 45 days before the additional vaccines could be administered.

Although TB test can be placed on the same day as receiving live vaccines, TB test can not be placed a day or two after receiving a live vaccine. If this occurs student would need to wait 30 days before having the TB test placed and later read.

IMMUNIZATION EXPIRATIONDATES

Students must be current on all immunizations and CPR certification for the duration of the semester. Month/day/year are required for all immunizations. Immunizations cannot expire during a semester.

Immunizations with expiration dates must be good through the upcoming semester. Fall admits – good through early December Spring admits – good through early May FastBacc Summer admits – good through mid August

Immunizations must be updated prior to the beginning of each semester if expiration falls during the semester.

The above specifications are set forth by contracts between Baylor University School of Nursing and clinical agencies.

TB TESTS

TB test are good for one year. Documentation to include: Date placed Date read Results – Negative/Positive Induration (i.e. 0mm, 2mm, …)

If you have had a positive TB test, the following documentation is required along with documentation from the positive reading. Chest X-Ray report

HEPATITIS B

Student must have one of the following: HEP B, 3 part series Titer confirming immunity

Series must be completed by 9/5/2017

MMR(Measles/Mumps/Rubella)

Student must have one of the following: MMR, 2 part series (must be complete by 9/5/2017) or Titer confirming immunity to all three diseases – Measles, Mumps, Rubella

If a student is unsure whether they have had the immunization or disease, a blood titer can be drawn to verify immunity.

TDAP(Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis)

Good for 10 years.

Tdap As long as it has been at least 45 days since an individual received

a Td, the Tdap can be administered.

VARICELLA(Chicken Pox)

Even though you may have had chicken pox, if you were born after 1979, students are required to provide documentation of one of the following: Varicella Titer showing immunity Varicella vaccine (completed 2 part series by 9/5/2017)

If born before 1980 and have not had chicken pox you will need to provide one of the following: Varicella Titer showing immunity Varicella vaccine (completed 2 part series by 9/5/2017)

FLU

Flu Vaccine is required for all students.

Current Flu Vaccine being administered as of August of the current year. Fall Admits – 2017-2018 Flu Vaccine due by 10/2/2017

(allowing students to receive vaccine administered beginning late June – early August)

Documentation submitted must include: Date of vaccination Lot # Manufacturer name

NURSING HEALTH FORM

Physical Confirmation Examination form: Confirming physical within the past 12 months

Physicians office will need to complete form and sign

If student had a physical within the past 12 months, in lieu of having physicians office complete form, documentation of the physical from physician’s office can be attached to form.

In place of physician’s signature on form, student will write “See Attached”.

CPR CERTIFICATION

American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider

Certification must be current through each semester and is best if it runs through the entire time at School of Nursing.

Student will receive Certificate from agency confirming completion. Some agencies are still using the CPR card – if student receives a card they

will need to sign the back and upload the front and back of card. Certificates do not need to be signed and can be uploaded as received.

PERSONALHEALTH COVERAGE

Students are required to have personal health coverage. Copy of insurance card/documentation uploaded to CastleBranch account NOTE: if students name is not listed on card – will need to include verification

confirming student is covered under insurance If card or document has Social Security numbers listed other than the students,

make a copy and black out socials before uploading – CastleBranch cannot accept documents with another persons Social Security number listed.

Need Insurance? Student insurance - www.baylor.edu/health_center

Waco Insurance Claims Coordinator:Betty Fornelius254-710-1493e-mail: Betty_Fornelius@baylor.edu

MENINGOCOCCAL(Meningitis)

This is a requirement by the State not clinical sites – Meningococcal documentation is to be sent to the Universities Health Center – The School of Nursing does not need a copy.

“A Texas State law states ALL new students under the age of 22 must show proof of meningococcal vaccination within the last 5 years and at least 10 days prior to the first class day.”

Students MAY NOT register or attend class without providing proof of the Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination or an appropriate exemption form to the Universities Health Services Office in Waco.

Therefore, any student, under the age of 22 on the first day of class, who is new to Baylor University or has had a lapse in attendance during a long semester (fall or spring) will be required to show proof of the Meningococcal Vaccine within the last 5 years.

For more information regarding this requirement please go to –http://www.baylor.edu/health_center/index.phd?id=57997

Questions or Additional Information

Please contact: De-De Henson, Academic Support Specialist

De_Henson@baylor.edu 214-820-3378

Final Reminders

• Criminal Background Check• Declaratory Order• Final transcripts• Online Orientation (all paperwork) due April 15th• Parents Network Cookout: August 15th

• Orientation Dates: August 15th – 17th

• Classes Begin: August 22nd