Welcome to Traditional BSN Class of 2017 August

Welcome to Traditional BSN Class of 2017! August 19 & 20, 2015 Dr. Sharon M. Bradley Director of Student Success

Policies, Procedures, & Expectations of BSN Program

CON Website http: //nursing. ufl. edu/ � Under “Students” � › › › › › Student Orientation Advisement/Class Schedules Course Outlines & Syllabi Student Policies & Handbook Financial Aid Honors Programs Student Organizations Commencement Career Opportunities

Student Handbook Contains policies + � Other important information �

CON Overview � Foundations and Beliefs › Vision Statement › Philosophy › Conceptual Framework �General Systems Theory � Provides Foundation for Curriculum › Follows a Logical Sequence › Program Outcomes Curriculum Design Course Sequence Individual Course & Clinical Objectives � Learn more about this in NUR 3825: Introduction to Professional Nursing

BSN Program Overview � Purpose › Prepares general, across the lifespan, professional nurses › Prepares graduate school, specialization � � Program Outcomes x 8 4 FT semester program › Traditional track › Accelerated track � � 5 PT semester RN-BSN track Concept based curriculum › › Simple complex Across the Lifespan Wellness Illness Community care acute care complicated care

Student Policies Cover admission, advisement, progression, & evaluation � Responsible for reviewing & abiding by all CON policies � Students will be notified if policies change � � S 1. xx policies – General � S 2. xx policies – BSN � Grading scale › More strict than UF

General Policies � � S 1. 01: Student Health S 1. 04: Computer Policy › Laptop required › Exam software � � S 1. 09: Removal from Clinical S 1. 12: Honor & Conduct Code › UF Student Honor Code & Code of Conduct › Standard of Professional Behavior & Conduct �Exceeds regular students �Demonstrate competency, safe, & professional behavior at all times � S 1. 17: Security Requirements › Background Checks, HIPPA � � S 1. 19: Academic Jeopardy (see next slide) S 1. 20: Social Networking Policy

Academic Jeopardy Policy Written notification of difficulty in course, lab, or clinical � NEED & highly recommended to speak first to instructor � Contact Director of Student Support �

BSN Policies � � � S 2. 02: Academic Advisement S 2. 03: Academic Progression (review) S 2. 05: Benchmark Examinations › Receive more information end of 1 st semester › Preparation reinforced throughout curriculum › Required benchmark exams �Mid-Curricular exam, in NUR 3738, end of 2 nd semester �Exit exam, in NUR 4748, early in 4 th semester › Preparation NCLEX, starts on day 1 � S 2. 15: Out-of-Sequence Progression

HELP…What Have I Gotten Myself Into?

Important Information � Attendance is expected › Most work not able to be made up › Clinical practice may be scheduled for evenings, nights, or weekends › May require travel in surrounding Gainesville/Alachua County area › Students expected to adjust personal, family & work schedules to meet academic requirements � Academic Success is Important! › Utilize assignments & activities to be successful › Buy the textbooks!!! › Study, find a partner, don’t procrastinate

More Important Information � Written scholarly papers › Require APA format › Anti-plagiarism software used to check papers › Writing resources on website, under “Research” � Hazardous and BBP/BMW exposures possible › Expected precautions are to be used › ALWAYS notify instructor � Evaluation of Courses & Faculty › Anonymous, used to improve courses � Electronic Devices › Silenced at all times › Follow course guidelines for use in class

Even More Important Information � Disability Accommodations › UF Disability Resource Center Exams are computer based, given in class with Exam. Soft � Student Organizations � › UFNSA › NCC Faculty Offices on 2 nd, 3 rd, & 4 th floors � Mailboxes no longer used, so ……. . �

Please check your email OFTEN & DAILY • PLEASE respond to any email from Student Affairs office • Important information, scholarships, opportunities, program information, or delinquencies

Professional Attire & Attitude � � HSC Gator 1 ID Badge displayed ALL times Overall professional appearance & attitude › Representing the CON � Hygiene & grooming for comfort & safety of clients › › › Hair off face & neck, must not fall in face Facial hair, clean shaven or short, neat beards Nails clean & short, NO polish, artificial, or acrylic nails Do not wear perfume, colognes, or scented lotions, etc. Body art/tattoos should not be visible or must be covered No gum Jewelry – wedding band, 1 pair small, stud earrings, one per ear. No other facial/mouth jewelry permitted � No tight, hip-huggers, cropped slacks or scrubs � Arrive on time, all supplies & equipment �

Lab & Acute Settings Uniform � � � � Navy scrub top & pants from Meridy’s ONLY White or black, closed toe, closed backs, nonporous shoes White or navy accessories (socks, hose, belts) & underwear Cleanly laundered and pressed In cooler weather, only white or navy shirts permitted underneath scrub tops NO sweatshirts or hoodies Watch with second hand Stethoscope

Community Uniform Community, outpatient, & mental health settings � CON custom logo polo shirt from Meridy’s � › White or navy › You should have ordered! � Khaki slacks of your choice › No cropped, Capri, or legging styles Shoes nonporous, closed heel and toe; white, black, navy, leather – NO loud colors � Watch with second hand �

White Coat Ceremony � Held October 7, 2015 � All BSN students entering 2015 � Celebrates entry into professional clinical practice & the responsibility goes with it � UF logo embroidered will be presented to you

Clinical Agency Requirements � � � VERY Important Required by legal contract with each facility to be in compliance Review clinical agency requirements for each institution › Each has different requirements & timetables Require you to keep up with your Certified. Background account and keep each requirement up to date › Get email notifications from CB periodically, ensure they have correct email address › You are responsible for monitoring your status & keeping current › If you hear from Student Affairs, removal from clinical is imminent Have to be current every semester Often short turnaround times › Promptly complete

Clinical Core Orientation on Canvas

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BBP & BMW Training � Required annually Initially complete after admission Subsequent training annually on my. Training New BBP & BMW Training Course each year Must pass the course � Receive a report/upload �

Office of Student Affairs OUR FOCUS…. Students!! � Ken Foote is Academic Advisor � Marina Bezinsky › Registration › Progression › General Questions › Responsible for data and student record management › Certified. Background. com � Lyndsay Ulmer › Assist with Student Affairs functions › Appointments with Drs. Curry & Bradley

Other Contacts in the CON � Course Faculty Members › Coordinate courses & provide instruction › Available to assist students with coursework � Dr. Sharon Bradley, Director of Student Support – more tomorrow � Dr. Bryan Weber, Undergraduate Program Director › Oversees BSN program › Curriculum related issues › Coordinates schedules, etc

Remember…… � ALL of us care about your progress! › Course difficulty Faculty instructor › Registration, advisement, & progression issues Ken Foote › Facilitate student success Dr. Bradley �More tomorrow › UF Division of Student Affairs (http: //www. ufsa. ufl. edu/) resources �e. g. Gator. Well