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Big week for Edison
State's nursing
progra.m
Another make-or-break week is on tap at
Edison State College.
The National League for Nursing's
Accrediting Commission will visit campus to
decide if Edison's four-year nursing
program meets national standards.Evaluators wi!! review policies, inspect
medica! equipment and interviewadministrators, faculty and students.
It's the second time in four months Edison
has rolled out the red carpet for an
accrediting agency. In November, the
Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools' Commission on Colleges toured
Edison to judge whether the institution as awhole is operating by the books. Officials
expect to land a warning or possibly
probation.
The baccalaureate nursing program earned
approval from the Florida Board of
Education in 2009, but program leaders
didn't apply for NLNAC accreditation until
August. That's when the college notified
almost 100 graduates and 300 currentstudents about. ramifications of earning a
degree from an unaccredited program,
Most graduate schools won't accept them,
and some employees won't, either.
. The nursing accreditation process typically
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takes up to two years, but the NLNAC fast-
tracked Edison's application. After the
college completed a self-study, the agency
agreed to dispatch an evaluation team
outside of its regular visitation cycle.
Edison's two-year nursing program is
accredited by the NLNAC, and trustee
chairwoman Ann Berlam believes that
strong relationshtp was beneficial during
Edison '8 time of need.
"We're pleased it happened sooner than
later," Serlam said. "It's just a matter of
getting approval."
A normal evaluation consists of interviews,
tours, classroom observations, document
reviews and visits to see students in action
at area medical offices or hospitals. College
officials initially hoped the NLNAG would
issue accreditation prior to spring
commencement, which is May 3 and May 4,
so those students could graduate from an
accredited program. The commission isn't
schedule to meet, however, until July.
Campus administration started scrambling
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in August after it was confirmed that the
four-year nursing program not only lacked
accreditation, but no one ever applied for
it. Kay Burniston, vice president for
baccalaureate programs at 81. PetersburgCoil ege, said representatives from Edison
contacted St. Pete last fal! about a potential
agreement in which the Pinellas institution
would operate a nursing program on
Edison's campus.
"We would look forward to a partnership,
but haven't talked about anything since
then," Burniston said.
Edison maintains partnerships with two
other institutlons. Broward College runs a
physical therapy assistant program at
Edison, while Hillsborough Community
College oversees opticianry, eye care
technician, ophthalmic lab technician and
visual assessment programs. The benefit
from partnerships, Burniston said, is that
students don't have to leave town for a
degree program that otherwise wouldn't be
offered !ocally.
Mary Myers, Edison's interim dean of
professional and technical studies, said
administration is not looking at Plan B.
"Right now, our full focus is on
accreditation," Myers said.
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Thursday. March 151 201212:04:46 PM ET
Subject: FW: Florida State College Network: Beat Checks
Date: Tuesday, February 7, 20129:54:27 AM ET
From: Thompson, Kat A.
To: McArthur, CeIrne J.
Katherine Thompson
Florida State College at Jacksonville
9911 Old Baymeadows Road
Room 1714
Jacksonville, F L 32256904.357.8895 office
904.860.7200 cell
From: "Ebener, Mary K." <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:50:39 -0500
To: "Thompson, Kat A. I!<[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Horida State College Network: Beat Checks
1 manage the BSN program on North campus. Our program should not be highlighted or reported on until
end of March, 2012 due to pending accreditation.
M. Kathleen Ebener PhD1RNAssociate Dean of the BSN Program
Florida State College at Jacksonville - North campus
4501 Capper Road
Jacksonville, Florida 32218
Phone - 904-713·6015
FAX - 904-713-4850
Pagelof
From: Thompson, Kat A.
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 9:49 AM
To: Norman, Lourdes; Sawma, Terry; King, Ronnie; Holmes, Kathlene A.; Stewart, Jerry D .j Norfleet, Wendy;
Ebener, Mary K .
Cc: McArt hu r , Cellne J.
Subject~ Florida State Colfege Network: Beat Checks
Good morning.
My name is Kat Thompson, and I am the TV Producer/Programming Manager for the Strategic
Communications department. We provide content for the Florida State College Network.
Oneof my first projects is to establish a source database. We are calling it our 'Beat Check'system.
It is a list of students, staff and faculty who are in the know. People who can help us produce
quality stories for FloridaStateCollegeNetwork.com and our TV channel.
This is more than just an events calendar. We want to spotlight your program, faculty, and
students. It is a platform to show off your shining stars.
Of course, we also want to know about exciting student learning opportunities, college event
in fo rma tion, awards, new g rants, n ew employee s, nominations for am azin g facu lty and stu de nts,
and ph otos from events.
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better th: story vt.: cad' JI .d',J _ C ' .
Thank you!
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'vVhat is the ottictal nr m.; of tn;: ;Jrogra.n? (is ~ilis changing or has it recently been
Survey S a Y S . a .
changed?} Bachelor of Science in !:ul'sing
How long has the program been offered? (S2ms-ster/YR) since fall semester 200S
c When did your program receive S,'I(S accreditation? 2008
Does your program have accreditation/recognition from other professional
associations? (Paratagal / Iegal a.:;sisjng is accreditedlrecognized by the Florida Bar
Association j pending
What type of degree or certificate is avarded upon completion of this program? (AA/
AS! B5, BAS, certificate) 6St~
How many credits is the program? 35
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(If you answered yes to ~h2(l!.:.stiJr: ,~bove) : ;0' i U;·_P'· courses o I,. of the total cr U~:.:·
program?
Dr ° Susan Schul tz: rnd Dr. :'i,:cIlel Thorn-s
What are the competing progrrms in our r : : . ._;; ';l? 'U Ui"';F, Untversity o f P hoen ix ,
webster, .erser, Charnbertatn, Virginia cot lege a,' ~ .everal oth _ 'f for profits.
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Does this p rograrn have an up-co-date, I ;-l.ingc:
its. dvisorv bo:.rd rn:m\ 2/"5' : Y?:$
hospital nursing organizatio .rs are repr 25?r1tec l
\-Vhn employment o-r::)QrtunL:::' exist for : : i (Zlduates? 'Vhero do you get this
information? Advisory board mernt ":1"$ in c: ~ cc ,t e ' _'!a ~ all hosp ita ls are pl-?ferential1.~'
hiring BSNs
\/ho are the biggest employers in the area for these graduates? !-1m"!do you know?
Hosp ita ls a nd J know becau se of their p ub lic Inform ation
What is the job placement rate for graduates? Greater than 8090of BSNstudents are
already employed and continue to be-employed after I3SHgraduation
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L'Jc'" 1-,,:1'" studer ts ,rc C irrent'v in the ",-"' 11-:-""j? {~~'·,·I~ ('C'H' i) )'-,"(1 :;,~..,.,",) )0, Y ! 1(-\' _ ~v:;L . ..1 j C.. .... 10 C ,I . _ I L . , ~_.. .....1 ~ ,.' I, _J" oJ <_ . I '_"_. " '''. . .... I _ . .. 1 ( . ." 1 . . . . _ ~ . . .
zccepted in spring and fall
vvhen can .tu dents begin tnt p rogram ? Sp r-,:lg aJ - 1 .all
Do you have industry partners in the community t. .a; (..fl';::r m.ernships 0'" practica LO
our students? Who are the partners, znd hC\~1rnr nv ::~IJ(!':7n~s)::r:'?rnestet' or :'ear? no
Vv'hatare the internship rcoutrernents ior ~I;= nmprLl;"n? no., ~ -
: : : t . Vincent's Hosp ital, Shands Hosp ital, M,· yo ! .ospital
Visual opportunities: Are the, e any upcoming projec.s/events -v e can shoot?
Conference this summer
He' Imany students are expected to graduate from the prO~I",:rn ,-hisy ear? 10
If this is a new program, wha. research did you 5 t d XT ,L .. to the state for accredt tauon?
~ W hat trade pu blica tions) periodicals, jou rnals are yeJ a .vare of th2~ cater to this
p articu lar career fie ld? This Iflill be u sefu l to u s as an inforrna.ional resource .
Additionally} .w e may submi t story .deas about tn? orogram, students or graduates to
these pubtications and outlets.
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