Nursing PreviewOctober 7, 2017

Nan Ketcham, PhD (c), RN, CNE

Undergraduate Program DirectorClinical 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

LEVEL I SEMESTER

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

Theory

ClinicalLabs

LEVEL I SEMESTER SAMPLESCHEDULE #1

JANUARY 8 - FEBRUARY 23, 2018Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

7.00am7.30am8.00am8.30am9.00am Health Assessment9.30.am Health Assessment 8:30am - 11:30am10.00am 8:30am - 11:30am10.30am11.00am11.30amNOON12.30pm1.00pm1.30pm 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

FEBRUARY 12 - MAY 7, 2018Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

7.00am

7.30am8.00am8.30am9.00am9.30.am Human Needs10.00am Patho/Pharm I CLINICAL 8:00am - 12:00pm CLINICAL10.30am 9:00am - 11:30am11.00am11.30am 7:00am - 5:00pm 7:00am - 5:00pmNOON12.30pm1.00pm1.30pm2.00pm Patho/Pharm I2.30pm 1:15pm - 3:45pm3.00pm3.30pm4.00pm4.30pm5.00pm5.30pm

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

De-De HensonAcademic Support Specialist

Clinical RequirementsIncluding:

Physical Exam /Immunizations / CPR /

Personal Health Coverage

IMMUNIZATIONS/PHYSICALCPR/INSURANCE

Deadline for Immunization Records to be uploaded to CastleBranch: November 27th

Exceptions to the November 27th due date are: TB test, CPR Certification & Personal Health Coverage Due by January 12, 2018

Students are not registered for classes until required documentation (due 11/27) has been uploaded and approved through 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 02/01/2018

MMR(Measles/Mumps/Rubella)

Student must have one of the following: MMR, 2 part series (must be complete by 02/01/2018) 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 02/01/2018)

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 02/01/2018)

FLU

Flu Vaccine is required for all students.

2017-2018 Flu Vaccine

Documentation submitted should 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

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: January 3rd

• Orientation Dates: January 3rd – 5th

• Classes Begin: January 8th