• Dean’s Greeting
• Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Greeting
• Chairs Greetings
• FACT-1 Program Highlights
• Learning Through Simulation: Video
• FACT-1 Plan of Study
• Faculty Profiles
• Graduate Outcomes
• Careers in Nursing
• Professional Nursing Associations
• Next Steps
Presentation Overview
Marie Ann Marino, EdD, RN,
FAANDean & Professor, Jefferson College of Nursing
215-503-3720
Mary Hanson-Zalot, EdD,
MSN, RN, AOCN, CNEAssociate Dean of Academic Affairs, Jefferson
College of Nursing
215-718-9398
Ruth Wittmann-Price, PhD,
RN, ANEF, FAANChair of Undergraduate Programs at the Center
City Campus
610-570-0287
Julia Ward, PhD, RNChair of Undergraduate Programs at the Dixon
Campus
267-210-7521
• Jefferson Nursing students learn clinical skills in a risk-free,
simulated-patient environment that is one of the nation’s
leading centers of its kind.
• Admission to the FACT-1 program includes guaranteed
admission to select MSN or DNP specialties* (excluding Nurse
Anesthesia), valid for up to two years from completing the
BSN with a minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA.
• The MSN and DNP programs can be completed either part-
time or full-time.
FACT-1 HIGHLIGHTS
First Semester
Plan of Study
NU 315 Health Assessment Across
the Lifespan
NU 340 Medication Calculations in
Nursing
NU 341 Foundations in Nursing
NU 342 Health Promotion
Applications Across the Lifespan I
NU 343 Pathophysiology
NU 346 Professional Practice in
Nursing
NU 603 Research for Advanced
Practice Nursing I
Second Semester
NU 344 Health Promotion
Applications Across the
Lifespan II
NU 345 Pharmacology
NU 696 Leadership and
Critical Decision Making
NU 495 Health Promotion
Applications Across the
Lifespan III: Childbearing &
Childrearing Families
Third Semester
NU 605 Role of the Advanced
Practice Nurse
NU 494 Population Health and
Care Transition Management
NU 496 Clinical Judgement
Applications
NU 497 Transitions to Professional
Practice & NCLEX-RN Prep
Kathyrn Shaffer, EdD, RN, MSN,CNEPre-licensure Bachelor of Nursing program, College of Nursing
University Appointments:
Assistant Professor, Jefferson College of Nursing
Assistant Professor, Jefferson College of Population Health
(Secondary Appointment)
Education:
AD, Fashion Merchandising, Art Institute of Philadelphia
DIPLOMA, Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
BSN, Thomas Jefferson University
MSN, Mansfield University
EdD, University of Delaware
FACULTY FELLOWSHIP, Jefferson College of Population Health
Professional Highlights:
APPLE Educator
Jefferson Leadership Academy
Leadership for Academic Nursing Program Fellow
Alumni Distinguished Service Award
Dean’s Faculty Achievement Award
Fred and Sadie Abrams Award for Excellence in Clinical or
Laboratory Instruction
FACULTY PROFILE
• NU346-PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING
• NU494-POPULATION HEALTH AND CARE TRANSITION
MANAGEMENT
• N497-TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE & NCLEX-RN
PREP
• NU498-PROMOTING HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE ACROSS
THE CARE CONTINUUM (INNOVATION SECTION)
COURSES
Pre-licensure Bachelor of Nursing Program, College of Nursing
Dr. Shaffer received her Doctorate in Education from the University of Delaware in Educational Leadership. She
received her Master’s in Education from Mansfield University focusing on Nursing Education, and a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing degree from Thomas Jefferson University College of Nursing. She has been a nurse for over
25 years with expertise in neurology and community health. Dr. Shaffer has spent the last 13 years in academia
at Thomas Jefferson University focusing on transitioning student nurses to practice.
Dr. Shaffer also served as curriculum implementation committee chair, responsible for transforming clinical
education and creating learning environments to facilitate student understanding and enhance their skill set in
promoting and maintaining population health. Dr. Shaffer has collaborated with several health profession
colleges at Jefferson to provide experiential learning opportunities for interprofessional health care students,
serving some of Philadelphia's most vulnerable populations. Her innovative strategies have been presented at
national conferences.
Her current area of interest is in developing innovative educational strategies and researching their impact on
healthcare delivery and population health. Her clinical work in the community has led to a workforce
development grant, focusing on supporting Emergency Department staff while decreasing the stigma of care for
those affected by the opioid crisis.
“ I embody the vision of the college everyday to reimagine, transform, and disrupt the way we lead and
impact society. The possibilities are LIMITLESS.”
FACULTY PROFILE
Jacquelyn O’Rourke-Fulford, MSN,RNPre-licensure Bachelor of Nursing Program, College of Nursing
University Appointment:
Nursing Instructor, Jefferson College of Nursing , Dixon Campus
Education:
BSN, Thomas Jefferson University
MSN-Ed, University of Phoenix
Student: EdD, Immaculata University
Certifications:
Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
American Heart Association Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) yearly
training September
ACLS certified 1994 to 1996
ANCC certification Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing 2011-2016
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education
Bleeding Control v. 1.0 course
FACULTY PROFILE
COURSES
• NU346-PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE IN NURSING
• Mental Health Nursing content in Foundations in Nursing
and Health Promotions Across the Lifespan I, II, and III (NU
315,342,344,347)
• NU496 Clinical Judgement Applications: Mental Health Nursing
Content
• NU416 Population Health & Health Disparities
COURSES
Pre-licensure Bachelor of Nursing Program, College of Nursing
Mrs. Fulford has spent more than 11 years working clinically in a mental health crisis center. During this time
she helped to develop a crisis residential program as an alternative to inpatient hospitalization. Mrs. Fulford
worked for 4 years in the inpatient mental health setting with adolescent and pediatric populations diagnosed
with mental health disorders. For one year, Mrs. Fulford worked as a research nurse on a project for the
telephonic management of depression with the veteran population. Mrs. Fulford developed and taught the
course Nursing Care of the Veteran Population for Penn State University Abington Campus. Mrs. Fulford has
spent the last 12 years teaching mental health nursing concepts to undergraduate nursing students.
She serves on the board of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and the Outcomes and
Evaluation Committee at Jefferson College of Nursing.
She is a member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and National League for Nursing.
She is a recipient of a Stratton Foundation Research Grant: Leashes of Valor study on the use of service dogs.
My personal belief is, “We all need better mental health; nurses have a unique opportunity to impact mental
health at every level of wellness thereby improving the overall quality of the individual resulting in better world
health.”
FACULTY PROFILE
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society
• National Student Nurse Association
• Bridge Program
• Volunteer Activities
• Interprofessional Activities (TeamSAFE, Health
Mentors, Hotspotting)
• AACN Policy Summit
OUTCOMES
GRADUATION RATE
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
STATE BOARD PASSING RATE
• Jefferson Health (TJUH
and Jefferson Health
Neuroscience)
• Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia
• Christiana Care Hospital
• Cooper University
Hospital
• Johns Hopkins
• New York Presbyterian
• Virtua
• Atlanticare
• Chester Crozier Medical
Center
EMPLOYERS OF JEFFERSON GRADUATES
96.8% 92.2%• Shore Medical Center
• Tower Health
• Capital Health
• Duke University Hospital
• St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
• Nemours AI Dupont
• Moss Rehabilitation Center
• St. Mary’s Medical Center
• University of Maryland Medical Center
• Lehigh Valley Medical Center
• Fox Chase Cancer Center
Career Opportunities Include:
Acute, long-term care and transitional care settings
Occupational Health
Outpatient Clinics
Rehabilitation Centers
Community Based Agencies
Correctional Facilities
Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Sales
Informatics and Technology Applications
National Average:
$73,550
Philadelphia Average:
$82,700
REGISTERED NURSE
CAREERS
JOB TITLE
OUTLOOK SALARY
• Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
• American Nurses Association (ANA)
• American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
• Commission on Collegiate College Education (CCNE)
• National League for Nursing (NLN)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND
REGULATORY BOARDS
• Online Orientation will be available starting May 1st, all students will
receive an email from the Office of Student Life and Engagement.
• New Student Clearances can be started May 1st, all students will receive an
email from Admissions with instructions.
• For detailed information regarding CPR, uniforms, and required items for
the program, please refer to the College of Nursing welcome packet.
• Book Bundle information will sent from the College of Nursing directly to
students.
Next Steps