Capital University School of Nursing Graduate Program, 2021-2022 Capital University School of Nursing Student Handbook Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) Graduate Program 2021-2022 Student Handbook Website Location: http://www.edu/current-students Capital University School of Nursing Graduate Program, 2021-2022 Preface Welcome to the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Graduate Program at Capital University. We are pleased that you have chosen to pursue your degree in Nursing with us and we are confident that your experience will be both professionally and personally rewarding. Beginning new endeavors such as returning to college to complete your undergraduate education or graduate studies is challenging for all individuals. Access to the specific guidelines, policies, and procedures that are a part of the Schools in which one is enrolled facilitates adjustment and adaptation to the graduate school role.
This School of Nursing MSN Graduate Student Handbook, along with the handbooks of the Graduate School of Management & Leadership, and the Law School will provide answers to many of your questions and facilitate your transition to the student role. If you have questions or concerns after reading this student handbook, please contact your adviser or any of the nursing faculty members or staff. Heather Janiszewski Goodin, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, CPN Professor and Associate Dean of Graduate Programs in Nursing Capital University School of Nursing Graduate Program, 2021-2022 Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction 7 Purpose of the Handbook 7 About Capital University 7 University Learning Goals 8 Affiliation 9 The University 9 The College 9 The Law School 10 Accreditations and Memberships 10 Equal Opportunity Policy 11 Students with Disabilities 11 Section 2: Communication 12 Student Department Mail Folders 12 Student E-Mail 12 Faculty Mailboxes 12 Faculty E-Mail & Voice Mail 12 Bulletin Boards 12 Social Media 12 Section 3: Your Faculty Adviser 13 How to Contact your Adviser 13 What Your Adviser Does 13 Course Registration 13 List of Faculty Advisers 14 Section 4: School of Nursing 15 Faculty 15 Introduction and History 15 Innovation 15 Holistic Focus 16 Honorary Degrees 16 Nursing Honorary 16 Facilities 16 Accreditation 17 Mission 17 Philosophy and Foundations 17 Section 5: MSN Graduate Admission Policies 19 Capital University School of Nursing Graduate Program, 2021-2022 MSN Graduate Program Admission Information 19 Audits 21 Section 6: MSN Graduate Program Curriculum 21 The Graduate Program Focus 21 Goals of the Graduate Program 22 Learning Outcomes by Concentrate 23 Organization of the Graduate Curriculum 24 Basic Curriculum Plan for the MSN 25 Graduate Core 26 Nursing Core 26 Concentrate 26 Synthesis, Application & Capstone 27 Learning Focus in Concentrates 28 Basic Curricular Plan for the Dual Degree 31 Course Descriptions 33 Prerequisites 40 General Patterns of Course Offerings 41 Section 7: Academic Policies and Procedures 43 Academic Year 43 Adding / Dropping Courses 43 Class Attendance 43 Course Load 43 Grades 45 Graduation Ceremonies & Preparation 45 MSN Graduation Requirements 46 Graduation with Honors 46 Incompletes 46 Leave of Absence 47 Readmission to the Program 47 Registration 47 Research Review 48 Student Academic Grievance Resolution 48 Student Rights and Protection Statements 48 Time Limit for Completing Degree 48 Transfer of Credit 49 Transcripts 49 Transient Credit 50 Withdrawal from the University 50 Writing Competency Policy 50 Writing Resources 50 Section 8: Academic Progression 51 Capital University School of Nursing Graduate Program, 2021-2022 Academic Probation 51 Program Progression Requirements 51 Exception to Academic Policy Petition 51 Academic Integrity 52 Academic & Professional Behaviors / Misconduct 52 Academic & Disciplinary Sanctions 54 Variance Report 56 Section 9: Clinical Course / Field Experience Requirements 59 Uniform 59 Clinical Requirements 59 Section 10: Academic Resources 61 Office of Academic Success 61 Fuld Computer Lab 61 Library and Information Technology 61 Section 11: Student Life and Services 63 Activities in the School of Nursing 63 Opportunity for Committee Representation 63 Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society 63 Student Union 63 Capital Center 64 Campus News 64 Religious Life 64 Section 12: Finances 65 Payment Procedure 65 Financial Aid 65 Employer Reimbursement 66 Appendices Index 67 A. MSN Concentrate Curriculum Plans 74 D.
Dual Degree Program Statements 78 E. Exposure Control Plan 91 F. Policy & Procedure on Exposure to Contaminated Fluids in Skills Lab 93 G. Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act 94 H.
Fuld Lab Policy 96 I. Guidelines for Caring for Persons with Known Contagious Diseases 97 J. Human Dignity Policy 98 K. Immunization & Health Assessment Policy ( CastleBranch) 99 L.
Occupational Health: Policy & Guidelines 117 Capital University School of Nursing Graduate Program, 2021-2022 M. Faculty Expectations of Student Behavior 122 Q. Nursing Writing Rubric 124 R. MSN Portfolio Faculty Approval Form 126 S.
Technology, Communication, and Mobile Device Policy 127 T. Policy on Student Complaints and Grievances 131 Capital University School of Nursing Graduate Program, 2021-2022 Section 1: Introduction Purpose of the Handbook The Capital University Undergraduate Bulletin provides information relative to the School of Nursing; the School of Management and Leadership; the School of Social Sciences and Education; the Conservatory of Music and School of Communication; and the School of Humanities. Separate publications are provided for the Law School, the Pre-Licensure Nursing Programs, the Graduate Nursing Programs, the Master of Business Administration degree, the Master of Music in Music Education degree, and Summer School. The information in this Graduate Nursing Student handbook applies to the 2020-2021 academic year.
Capital University and the School of Nursing reserve the right to make changes in offerings, requirements, and regulations subsequent to the publication of the bulletin. About Capital University With a foundation based in a history of academic excellence in the tradition of Lutheran higher education, Capital University’s undergraduate and graduate programs are preparing students for lifelong learning and professional goals in the global environment of the 21st century. Founded in 1830 as a Lutheran seminary, and chartered as a university in 1850, Capital has been at the forefront of preparing students personally and professionally to achieve their vocational calling. Undergraduate students of all backgrounds and religious perspectives study a curriculum that focuses on a liberal arts foundation, strong major and professional programs, and the development of both a personal and societal ethos.
Capital University includes The College and the Law School. The university offers four undergraduate degrees with more than 70 majors, as well as 10 graduate degrees to its approximately 3,700 students. Graduate offerings provide opportunities for degrees in law and graduate tax programs, the Master of Business Administration, the Master of Science in Nursing, and the Master of Music in Music Education. Academic opportunities are enhanced at Capital with the many opportunities for student involvement in co-curricular activities including student government, athletics, music, theatre, and cultural, political, and social organizations.
Since Capital is in a metropolitan setting in the Columbus suburb of Bexley, students enjoy academic, cultural, recreational, and social activities. Theatres, galleries, museums, shops, restaurants, and sporting events are just minutes away from campus. As the state capital and the largest city in Ohio, Columbus is the home to an increasing number of national corporations. The academic experience at Capital includes a rich variety of internships and educational opportunities for students in cooperation with these businesses, health and other non-profit agencies and governmental offices.
In 7 Capital University School of Nursing Graduate Program, 2021-2022 addition, the business community of Columbus is an important employer of Capital University graduates. Capital University is a comprehensive, private university, centered in contemporary Lutheran values, offering undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs in the liberal arts, sciences, and professions. Mission - Transforming lives for a brighter world. Vision • Purposeful People.
Values • Free Inquiry Cultivating open dialogue and critical exploration. • Ethical Stewardship Acting in pursuit of human dignity and social justice. • Challenging Boundaries Using multiple perspectives to create new knowledge and solutions. • Authentic Contributions Developing and applying the innate gifts of each person for the good of society.
• Open Community Celebrating an empowering, faith-friendly environment of inclusion and respect. • Embracing Hope Cultivating joy in our daily experience and optimism for a better future. Capital University Learning Goals Capital University prepares a diverse student body for life and work through undergraduate and graduate curricula that balance liberal studies with professional and career fields. Through an extensive curriculum and numerous student-centered activities, the effectiveness of which is assessed, Capital University students will develop skills in: • thinking critically, • reasoning logically, and • communicating clearly.
Students also will be encouraged to: • develop their leadership and service potentials, • become independent, lifelong learners, • develop a sense of values that guides personal decision-making, and • develop intercultural competencies and the ability to work in diverse groups. 8 Capital University School of Nursing Graduate Program, 2021-2022 Affiliation Capital University is one of the oldest institutions of higher education of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Capital University is organized into five operating divisions: Academic Affairs, Planning and Strategy, Resource Management, Student Affairs, and University Advancement. The University The University’s Academic Affairs division has two primary divisions, the College, under which all academic programs on the Bexley campus are organized, and the Law School, which provides legal and related studies on a separate campus located in downtown Columbus.
Five schools comprise the College. The School of Management and Leadership offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in accounting, financial economics, leadership and management, and marketing. The Master in Business Administration (MBA) is offered through a flexible part-time evening program for working students. The MBA also can be earned as part of a joint program with the Capital University Law School (JD/MBA) or with the School of Nursing (MSN/MBA).
Selected undergraduate degree programs for working students also are available through the Registrar Office. The School of Social Sciences and Education is composed of six academic departments, offering both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work degrees. The Conservatory of Music and School of Communication is composed of two departments. It offers undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Music and the Bachelor of Arts, and a Master of Music degree in Music Education.
The School of Humanities is comprised of five academic departments and offers a Bachelor of Arts degree. The School of Nursing offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing degrees. The School of Nursing was established in 1950 and the MSN graduate program was initiated in 1994. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is available through both the traditional four-year program of study and a second-degree program in collaboration with the Adult and Graduate Education office.
The MSN graduate program offers concentrates in Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, Theological Studies, and Legal Studies. Enrollment in the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist concentrate is suspended for the 2020-2021 academic year. The following dual degrees are also available: MSN/MBA and MSN/JD. A post-master’s certificate in Nursing Education is also available.
The post-master’s certificate in the CNS post-master’s certificate program is suspended for the 2020-2021 academic year. 9 Capital University School of Nursing Graduate Program, 2021-2022 The School of Nursing offers the Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree to traditional students and accelerated BSN second-degree (ABSN) students. Through the MSN graduate program, launched in 1994, students may earn a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree or one of two dual degrees: an MSN/MBA (Master in Business Administration) and MSN/JD (Juris Doctorate). The programs of the School of Nursing are approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The Law School Dean – Reynaldo Anaya Valencia, J. The Law School became part of the university in 1966. The Juris Doctor is awarded upon successful completion of 86 semester hours in the three-year, full-time day program, or the four-year, part-time evening program. A part-time day program began in fall 1999.
The graduate programs were established in 1986. The Law School offers many joint degree programs including the JD/MSN with the School of Natural Sciences, Nursing, and Health. For more information on the Law School, visit law.