University of Delaware

School of Nursing

Graduate Program

Policy Manual

 

2009-2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Index

School of Nursing Philosophy........................................................................................................................ 4

School of Nursing Organizational Framework................................................................................................... 6

Concepts and Sub-concepts................................................................................................................................................ 6

School of Nursing Graduate Education Beliefs................................................................................................. 8

School of Nursing Graduate Program Outcomes............................................................................................ 10

School of Nursing Graduate Programs Admission Requirements..................................................................... 11

Admission Requirements – MSN......................................................................................................................................... 11

Admission Requirements – MS............................................................................................................................................ 11

Admission & Matriculation Requirements – RN to MSN................................................................................... 12

Financial Support........................................................................................................................................ 12

School of Nursing - Advisement and Course Registration................................................................................ 13

Advisement....................................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Plan of Study................................................................................................................................................................................. 13

Course Registration for MSN & MS Students....................................................................................................... 13

Course Registration for RN-MSN Students............................................................................................................ 13

Full-Time and Part-Time Status.................................................................................................................... 13

Communication & Identification.................................................................................................................... 14

E-mail..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Graduate Mailbox........................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Communication with Faculty.............................................................................................................................................. 14

Communication with Students........................................................................................................................................... 14

Grade Reporting.......................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Student I.D. Cards....................................................................................................................................................................... 14

Parking Permits............................................................................................................................................................................ 14

Clinical Courses - General Information........................................................................................................... 15

Clinical Courses Locations................................................................................................................................................ 15

Typhon Student Clinical Tracking System.............................................................................................................. 15

Clinical Dress Code..................................................................................................................................... 15

Mandatory Clinical Requirements - Overview.................................................................................................. 16

Outline of Clinical Requirements................................................................................................................... 16

Mandatory Clinical Requirements – Detailed Information................................................................................. 16

Hepatitis B Vaccination........................................................................................................................................................... 16

Rubella Documentation......................................................................................................................................................... 17

PPD (Mantoux) Skin Test.......................................................................................................................................................... 17

Chickenpox (Varicella)............................................................................................................................................................ 17

Tetanus................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Measles (Rubeola)...................................................................................................................................................................... 17

CPR Requirement.......................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Hazardous Chemical and Bloodborne Pathogens Training...................................................................... 17

Background Checks................................................................................................................................................................. 17

Drug Screening............................................................................................................................................................................ 17

Policy on Student Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening............................................................... 18

School of Nursing Graduate Degree Offerings & Core Requirements................................................................ 19

Degree Types & Concentrations.................................................................................................................................... 19

Requirements for the MSN Degree.............................................................................................................................. 19

MSN HSAD Core Courses............................................................................................................................................................ 19

CNS & NP Core Courses.............................................................................................................................................................. 20

Requirements for the MS Degree................................................................................................................................. 20

Requirements for the RN to MSN Degree...................................................................................................... 21

Fulfillment of the Research Requirement....................................................................................................... 22

Thesis Option................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Scholarly Project Option................................................................................................................................................... 23

Nursing Science: Research Application (NURS-687)........................................................................................... 23

Thesis/Project Information............................................................................................................................ 23

Change of thesis/project advisor............................................................................................................................... 23

Grades for thesis/project................................................................................................................................................. 23

Sustaining Status........................................................................................................................................................................ 23

Fulfillment of the Research Requirement HSAD Students............................................................................... 24

HSAD Course Requirement................................................................................................................................................... 24

HSAD Choosing a Project Advisor................................................................................................................................. 24

HSAD Guidelines for Format for Scholarly Project.................................................................................... 24

HSAD Ideas for the Scholarly Project..................................................................................................................... 24

HSAD Procedure........................................................................................................................................................................... 25

HSAD Summary................................................................................................................................................................................ 25

Change of Program Concentration................................................................................................................ 26

Progression in the Program – MSN students................................................................................................. 26

Monitoring of Progress – MSN students................................................................................................................ 26

Progression in the Graduate Program – MS students..................................................................................... 26

Monitoring Of Progress – MS students................................................................................................................... 27

Change from RN to MSN Program to RN to BSN Program.............................................................................. 27

Transfer of Credit......................................................................................................................................... 27

Waiver Policy............................................................................................................................................. 27

Graduate Student Grievance Procedure......................................................................................................... 28

Academic Honesty...................................................................................................................................... 28

Leave Of Absence....................................................................................................................................... 28

Continuous Registration............................................................................................................................... 28

Application for Advanced Degree.................................................................................................................. 28

Application for Completion of Post Master’s Certificate................................................................................... 28

Graduation................................................................................................................................................. 28

Resignation from the University.................................................................................................................... 29

Graduate Student Safety Training................................................................................................................. 30

University of Delaware Department of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS)................. 30

School of Nursing Safety Committee........................................................................................................................ 30

Emergency Training.................................................................................................................................................................. 30

Accident/Illness Information............................................................................................................................................ 31

Additional Areas for Students Exposed to Hazardous Materials..................................................... 32

Post‑Exposure Evaluation and Follow‑Up Procedure....................................................................................... 33

Distance Learning Information...................................................................................................................... 34

Technical Support:.................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Course Support:.......................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Accessing the Library:........................................................................................................................................................... 34

Course Delivery Formats:................................................................................................................................................... 34

Registration:................................................................................................................................................................................... 34

Ordering Books and Supplies:......................................................................................................................................... 34

Web Sites of Interest................................................................................................................................... 35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School of Nursing Philosophy

 

           

The School of Nursing derives the general principles of its philosophy from the philosophy and functions of the University of Delaware.  The faculty of the School of Nursing is responsible for implementing the nursing education component of the three University functions of teaching, research, and service.

 

The faculty view human beings as biopsychosociocultural systems that have all the properties of open systems.  Human beings possess universal needs which influence their capacity for intellectual, emotional, social, and humanistic accomplishments.  As they interact with the environment, human beings make choices and decisions that influence need satisfaction.

 

A society is an organization of individuals and groups that, through interactions, form communities of various sizes and descriptions.  Societies are dynamic in nature and culturally diverse.  Societies assure that the needs of their members are met.  Individuals, families, and communities develop social roles, identities, and values through opportunities provided by the society in which they live.

 

Because humans are integrated beings, health embodies biological, psychological, social, economic, cultural, and sociocultural dimensions.  Health is a state of being that fluctuates between varying degrees of wellness and illness.  When human needs are altered, varying levels of equilibrium within health may result.  If self-regulatory processes fail to maintain or restore wellness, individuals may become functionally inadequate and unable to develop or survive.

 

Nursing, as a profession, is an essential component of the healthcare delivery system.  Nursing is based on a rapidly expanding body of scientific knowledge and skills that promotes the achievement, maintenance, or enhancement of dynamic equilibrium across the lifespan.  Through the nursing process and nursing research, nurses use the scientific method to advance knowledge and practice in the discipline.

 

The faculty of the School of Nursing believes that a major goal of education is to develop socially responsible individuals who can think critically, logically, and creatively.  The educational system promotes the intellectual, emotional, and social growth of each individual.  The goal of the educational process in nursing is students' internalization of values and beliefs consistent with the roles of professional nurses.  An environment conducive to effective learning is one in which learners and teachers share mutual goals, mutual effort, and  mutual respect for individual and cultural differences.  Educational outcomes of the teaching/learning process are best achieved when learners are active participants and teachers are role models and facilitators.

 

 

 

 

 

Baccalaureate education in nursing prepares learners with diverse educational backgrounds for the first level of professional nursing, the generalist level.  Through systematic and sequential experiences, baccalaureate students learn to use critical thinking and make independent judgments, to integrate nursing theory and nursing practice, and to provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals and families in a variety of settings.  As professional nurses, baccalaureate graduates evaluate current practices, define ways of improving the quality of professional nursing practice, and use research findings in describing, evaluating, and improving practice.  As generalists, professional nurses deliver direct nursing care and are prepared to assume leadership responsibilities in guiding and directing others in the provision of nursing care.  In addition, professional nurses collaborate with colleagues and other health professionals in healthcare delivery.  In an ever changing society, baccalaureate nurses participate in defining the emerging roles of professional practice.

 

Graduate education in nursing builds on theories and practices acquired at the baccalaureate level and provides the basis for doctoral study in nursing.  Graduate education socializes learners to advanced nursing roles.  Nurses in advanced roles influence the quality of nursing practice and the direction of healthcare delivery.  As nursing specialists, administrators, and/or nurse practitioners, they function independently and interdependently with peers and members of other healthcare disciplines in direct and indirect care of individuals, families, and community groups.  In addition, these nurses are capable of generating scholarly activity and of defining, developing, and adapting to present and emerging advanced roles in nursing.  They serve as leaders in professional, civic, and/or community organizations and may be actively involved in political/legislative arenas.

 

In addition to providing opportunities for formal, degree-granting programs, the faculty of the School of Nursing is committed to providing ongoing education for nurses in conjunction with the University’s Professional and Continuing Studies. The faculty believes that life-long learning is a means for achieving a satisfying and productive life and is of paramount importance in the delivery of safe, effective, and efficient healthcare.

 

Approved by Faculty of the College of Nursing

9/13/94

Revised: JS:sg 9/97

Reviewed: LP 5/02

Reviewed: Grad Ed 9/08


School of Nursing Organizational Framework

 

The curricula of the School of Nursing are based on the College philosophy and organizational framework.  The framework was developed by the faculty as a tool that provides a method of organizing learning experiences to promote an understanding of clients and their interactions with their environment.

 

Further, this organizational framework represents the faculty's beliefs about nursing and provides a frame of reference for situations that lend themselves to theory testing.  The ultimate goal of the organizational framework is to assist the student to implement professional nursing practice.

 

The organizational framework of both undergraduate and graduate curricula is built on four major concepts: clients, environment, health, and nursing.  These are interactive and open systems.

 

A system is an organized unit with a set of components that mutually react.  The system acts as a whole.  Systems may be open or closed.  Open systems must interact through the exchange of information, energy, and material to maintain a state of dynamic equilibrium.  The client (individual, family, and community) openly interacts with the environment.  The nurse promotes client health and environmental interaction by providing energy and feedback to the system.

 

Concepts and Sub-concepts

 

Clients are individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations with biopsychosociocultural dimensions.  Client systems are interdependent yet have definable structures, relationships, and boundaries.

 

Biopsychosociocultural dimensions refer to clients biological, psychological, and sociocultural components of health across the lifespan.

 

Environment is the setting in which nursing occurs and the dynamic surroundings of the client, including the physical, psychological, social, ecological, and cultural contexts.

 

Health is a state of being that fluctuates between varying degrees of wellness and illness.  Health embodies the subconcepts of promotion, prevention, restoration, and maintenance.

 

Health Promotion: Is the process of assisting clients to enhance well-being through behaviors that promote health and maximize potential.

 

Disease Prevention: Is the process of protecting clients from disease, illness, and injury.  The specific levels are classified as: primary, secondary, and tertiary.  Primary prevention involves stopping the development or occurrence of disease, illness, or injury.  Secondary prevention focuses on the early detection and treatment of disease or illness.  Tertiary prevention involves rehabilitation to limit excess disability, complications, and/or death.

 

Health Restoration: The process of assisting clients to return to an optimal state of health.

 

Health Maintenance: The process of preserving an optimal level of health.

 

Nursing is a profession that promotes health with clients.  Nursing includes the following roles: caregiver, critical thinker/problem solver, researcher, advocate, teacher, collaborator, and leader.

 

Caregiver: In this role, the bachelor’s prepared nurse provides safe, competent, culturally sensitive care.

 

The master’s prepared caregiver is an expert clinician who provides, guides, directs and evaluates the nursing care delivered to the individual, family, and community.

 

Critical thinker/problem solver: The nurse as a critical thinker engages in a deliberative process of analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of facts, theories, principles, and interpretations.  In this role, the nurse organizes experiences, creatively approaches problems, and gives explanations.

 

Researcher: The bachelor’s prepared nurse is a research consumer.  In this role, the content, method, and applicability of research findings are applied to practice.

 

The master’s prepared researcher identifies current researchable problems, collaborates in research, and evaluates and implements research findings that have an impact on nursing and healthcare.

 

Advocate: The nurse provides for the protection of client rights.  The nurse also secures care for all clients based on the belief that clients have the right to make informed decisions about their own health.

 

Teacher: The nurse as teacher promotes health-related learning through formal and informal activities/interactions with clients.

 

Collaborator: Establishes relationships with clients, families, healthcare providers, and members of other disciplines.  In this role, the nurse coordinates services to facilitate health.

 

The master’s prepared nurse collaborates in interdisciplinary efforts to provide healthcare and improve healthcare delivery systems at local, state, and/or national levels.

 

Leader: The bachelor’s prepared nurse as a leader guides change, strategically manages, employs vision, and provides motivation for clients and staff in all environments, including health systems, communities, and the political arena.

 

The master’s prepared nurse leader defines, develops, and implements current and emerging nursing roles and interprets and promotes professional nursing and healthcare to members of the professions, other disciplines, consumers, and legislators.

 

 

 

KS:sg 10/25/96 

Approved by Faculty 3/18/97

Revised: LMS:BHL/sg 6/24/97

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Reviewed: Grad Ed. 9/08


 

School of Nursing Graduate Education Beliefs

 

The School of Nursing faculty believes that the program leading to a master of science in nursing

 

  1. Builds on the theories and practices acquired in the educational program leading to the first professional degree in nursing and provides a basis for doctoral study in nursing.

 

  1. Prepares clinical nurse specialist, nurse administrators, and nurse practitioners who accept accountability for actions as leaders in influencing the quality of nursing practice and the direction of the healthcare delivery system.

 

  1. Focuses on concepts of advanced nursing practice specific to chosen area of specialization as well as key concepts applicable to all of nursing.

 

  1. Emphasizes the independent functions of nursing while recognizing the appropriateness and need for collaboration in achieving the health goals of individuals, families, and communities.

 

  1. Promotes conceptualization, hypothesis formation, theory testing, operationalization of theory in practice, and communication of findings both within and outside the nursing profession.

 

  1. Prepares graduates to practice in a variety of roles and settings with particular focus on expanding roles.

 

The School of Nursing faculty believes that graduate students in nursing who have diverse educational backgrounds and experiences

 

  1. Are highly motivated to pursue advanced study in a chosen area of specialization.

 

  1. Are self-directed and capable of formulating their objectives to meet required goals of functioning independently and interdependently and of monitoring their own progress.

 

  1. Are prepared to learn to analyze, synthesize, and integrate concepts basic to developing expertise in specialty areas, research competency, and new roles.

 

  1. Are aware of the changing nature of professional nursing practice and of their obligation to participate in activities in professional and academic communities.

 

The School of Nursing faculty believes that both faculty and students

 

  1. Share responsibility for maintaining a climate conducive to learning.

 

  1. Are active participants in the teaching-learning process.

 

  1. Have mutual respect for the unique qualities of students and teachers.

 

  1. Are committed to sharing expert skills and knowledge in professional nursing practice.

 

The School of Nursing faculty believes that it has a responsibility to prepare nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists with expertise as clinicians and nurse administrators with a variety of management skills; all students receive knowledge in scientific inquiry.  The faculty views clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, and nurse administrators as leaders in nursing who

 

  1. Influence the quality of nursing practice and the direction of the healthcare system.

 

  1. Function independently and interdependently with peers and members of other healthcare disciplines in direct and indirect care of individuals, families, and community groups.

 

  1. Formulate research problems and engage in research studies.

 

  1. Define, develop, describe, and adapt to present and emerging roles in nursing.

 

  1. May serve as monitors of healthcare delivery and planners of health programs.

 

  1. Participate in professional organizations to effect changes in the profession.

 

  1. Review current policies in the healthcare system and contribute to change using appropriate political and legislative channels.

 

 

Approved by DANS Faculty  10/88

Revised:11/27/95

8/14/98

10/17/03 :jm policy 2003-2004

Reviewed: Grad Ed. 9/08

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

School of Nursing Graduate Program Outcomes

 

 

Students who complete the Master of Science in nursing program will have developed the ability to practice as clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, or nurse administrators in a variety of healthcare settings.  They will demonstrate the following behaviors.

 

Evaluate theories and concepts drawn from nursing, the arts and humanities, and the biological, social, and physical sciences as the basis for practice as clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, or nurse administrators.

 

Analyze the influence of value systems and ethnicity on healthcare practices, healthcare systems, and the roles of clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, or nurse administrators.

 

Demonstrate competence as a clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, or nurse administrator.

 

Collaborate in interdisciplinary efforts to provide health care and improve healthcare delivery systems to local, state, and/or national levels.

 

Assume leadership in interpreting and promoting professional nursing to other members of the profession, other disciplines, consumers, and legislators.

 

Provide leadership in defining, developing, and implementing current and emerging nursing roles.

           

Develop proposals for studies or projects that can contribute to the expansion of nursing knowledge and practice.

 

Demonstrate ethical decision making and professional accountability as a clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, or nurse administrator.

 

Advocate for health legislation at local, regional, and/or national levels.

 

 

 

 

Approved by DANS Faculty  10/88

Revised 5/94          

Revised by the Committee for Graduate Education, March, 2001/May, 2002/September, 2008

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School of Nursing Graduate Programs Admission Requirements

 

 

Admission Requirements – MSN

Concentrations: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Nurse Practitioner (NP), & Health Services Administration (HSAD)

 

To be considered for admission, applicants must have a baccalaureate degree in nursing from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited school of nursing. 

 

The School of Nursing Graduate Education Committee evaluates applicants on the following criteria:

 

§       Satisfactory performance in undergraduate academic work as well as in upper-division nursing courses

§       Three satisfactory academic and/or professional references

§       Licensure as a registered nurse in Delaware, a compact state, or the state where clinical practice is to be arranged

§       An interview with faculty from the graduate program

§       One year of recent clinical experience in nursing prior to starting clinical courses for the NP concentrations.

§       One year management experience in a health-related field or three years experience in a professional health-related practice for HSAD

§       For international students, a minimum score of 600 for the paper test and 250 for the computer based test is required on the Test of English as a Foreign Language.

 

 

 

 

Admission Requirements – MS

Concentration: Health Services Administration (HSAD)

 

To be considered for admission, applicants must have completed a Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field such as nutrition/dietetics, sports medicine/exercise science, physical therapy, occupational therapy, public policy, information sciences, health education, or health promotion and wellness. 

 

The School of Nursing Graduate Education Committee evaluates applicants on the following criteria:

 

§       Completion of one year of management experience in a health-related field or three years experience in a professional health-related practice

§       Satisfactory performance in undergraduate academic work as well as in upper-division major courses

§       Three satisfactory academic and/or professional recommendations

§       Submission of a personal statement concerning goals related to health services administration

§       Interview with faculty from the graduate program

§       For international students, a minimum score of 600 for the paper test and 250 for the computer based test is required on the Test of English as a Foreign Language.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Admission & Matriculation Requirements – RN to MSN

 

The School of Nursing offers a separate program to allow registered nurses an opportunity to earn a Master of Science in Nursing concurrently with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The number of credits for both degrees is a minimum of 134-138. Licensed registered nurses who are graduates of associate degree or diploma programs may apply for admission to this program. 

 

After completing the first 13 credits of the program and maintaining a GPA of 3.0, students formally matriculate into the MSN program.

 

Students are admitted to the Master of Science for the Registered Nurse program. Before enrollment in any nursing courses, students must meet the following criteria:

 

§       Official admission to the RN to MSN major

§       Successful completion of RN licensure exam (30 credits nursing knowledge awarded) and current RN license

§       Completion of 60 pre-requisite non-nursing credits (See BRN program information.)

§       GPA of 3.0 or higher in all previous college work

§       Submission of Nursing Employment Verification Form

§       Three satisfactory academic and/or professional recommendations.

§       Interview with faculty from graduate program.

 

Additional requirements for RN to MSN Health Services Administration concentration:

 

§       Completion of one year of management experience in a health-related field or three years experience in a professional health-related practice.

§       Submission of a personal statement concerning goals related to health services administration.

 

 

 

 

 

Financial support in the form of traineeships, grants, or teaching assistantships is usually limited to full-time nursing students.  Funding is available for part-time students in the last two semesters of study.  Limited additional specialty-related funds are available through the Office of the Director of the School of Nursing .  Requirements are subject to change.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School of Nursing - Advisement and Course Registration

 

Advisement

 

Each student receives personalized advisement by a faculty member knowledgeable about graduate education at the University of Delaware.  An academic advisor is assigned at the time of admission. The student may change his/her academic advisor and is responsible for notifying the graduate secretary of the change. One of the key responsibilities of the academic advisor is to develop a program of study for the student.    

 

Plan of Study

 

All students need to make sure the department graduate office has an up-to-date academic plan of study on file. A plan may be developed at the time of the student’s initial interview and should be updated at the time of admission, or anytime a change is made with the student’s assigned academic advisor.  Some courses have co‑ or prerequisites that must be considered in the plan sequence. It is the student’s responsibility to notify his/her academic advisor of any proposed changes to his/her program of study before they are implemented. The plan of study helps the School of Nursing faculty plan when courses are offered and helps students anticipate their needs in arranging work schedules, childcare, travel, etc.

 

Course Registration for MSN & MS Students

 

Students can register on the Web using UDSIS, the University’s online interactive student information system.  Students are required to register during the pre-registration period for required core and clinical facilities to assure placement.  If faculty permission is needed to register for a course, contact the graduate program secretary, by phone (302) 831-8386, e-mail jmarra@udel.edu, or in person.   After permission is granted, students wanting to register for distance courses complete the registration through the UD Online Office of Continuing Education.  This website (see web sites of interest) has useful information about registration forms, etc.  Students are required to register during pre-registration for required core and clinical courses to assure placement.

 

Course Registration for RN-MSN Students

 

Registration - All registration for graduate NURS courses need permission from the School of Nursing before registration.  This is done by contacting the graduate program secretary either by phone (302) 831-8386, e-mail UD-gradnursing@udel.edu , or in person.   After permission is granted, students wanting to register for distance courses complete the registration through the UD Online Office of Continuing Education.  This website (see web sites of interest) has useful information about registration forms, etc. Students must register during the pre-registration period for required core and clinical courses, to assure placement.

 

 

 

 

Students enrolled in at least nine (9) graduate (500 level or above) credit hours or in sustaining credit are considered full-time students.  Those enrolled for fewer than nine (9) graduate credit hours are considered part-time students, although students holding assistantships are considered full-time with six (6) credits.  Generally, a maximum load is 12 graduate credit hours.  Additional credit hours may be taken with the approval of the student’s adviser and the Office of Graduate Studies.  A maximum course load in either summer or winter session is seven (7) credit hours. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E-mail

 

All students are assigned a UD e-mail address.  Faculty and staff will communicate using the UD e-mail address only (not personal e-mail address).  The University has set up a method to easily arrange to forward your university e-mail to your personal e-mail (AOL, Hotmail, Comcast, etc.).

 

To forward your UD e-mail to your personal e-mail, go to http://www.udel.edu/help.  You only need to complete this process one time.  If you have any questions contact the University HELP Center at 831-6000.

 

Graduate Mailbox

 

Graduate Nurse Practitioner students have individual file folders with their name in an unlocked filing cabinet in the Mailroom on the third floor of McDowell Hall.  This folder is used to for notes from faculty, for returning course work, etc.  Students should check their mailbox as indicated when they are in McDowell Hall.

 

Communication with Faculty

 

Faculty members have voice mail and e-mail.  Faculty contact information can be accessed from the University of Delaware home page under the directories search link and from the School of Nursing home page. Students may leave telephone or email messages for a faculty member.  Calls or messages will be returned as soon as possible. If students wish to speak to someone immediately, they can call 831-1253 between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. 

 

Communication with Students

 

Students must make sure that their current correct name, home address, e-mail address, and home and work telephone number(s) are on file in the graduate office of the School of Nursing so that they can be reached as needed. Students must also update the University Student Information System records through UDSIS. www.udel.edu/udsis

 

Grade Reporting

 

At the end of each term, grade reports are available through UDSIS personal access website.  www.udel.edu/udsis

 

Student I.D. Cards

 

All students must carry a valid UD#1 CARD (identification card).  New and replacement cards can be obtained at the Student Services Building on Lovett Avenue, weekdays from 8:30-5:00, phone (302) 831-2759.  Lost/stolen cards should be reported immediately, 24 hours a day, by dialing (302) UD#1 CARD (831-2273).  For more information, visit www.udel.edu/Registrar/ud1card.html

 

Parking Permits

 

Commuting graduate students may purchase a red or gold permit regardless of their off campus address. Purchasing your permit for the full year is more cost effective than purchasing for shorter time frames.  Students must be registered and have a personal ID number (PIN) to register for a parking permit.  To access an Online application for a parking permit, go to www.udel.edu/publicsafety/students.html.  For fees, go to

http://www.udel.edu/PublicSafety/studentpermits.htm#prices Public Safety is located at 413 Academy Street, phone (302) 831-1184, e-mail parking@udel.edu. Students may also park and pay an hourly rate in one of the University parking garages. The parking garage closest to McDowell Hall is located on Main Street next to the Trabant Student Center. There are also a few hourly parking meters in the parking lot directly across from McDowell Hall for quick trips into the building. 

 

 

 

Clinical Courses - General Information

 

Clinical Courses Locations

 

Clinical experiences may be arranged close to a student’s home or work.  Some travel may be required.  Effort is always made to arrange clinical sites that are convenient.  Students are expected to provide their own transportation to all required clinical experiences.

 

Typhon Student Clinical Tracking System

 

Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist students are required to use the Typhon Student Tracking online system during their clinical courses.  Students will pay a one time fee for access to the tracking system. 

 

 

All University of Delaware nursing graduate students assume responsibility for their own attire while in the clinical setting.  Their manner of dress must be consistent with the policies described in this code (see below) and consistent with those policies in effect in the institutions in which clinical experiences are completed. The dress code is subject to change based upon clinical site and agency requirements.  Students are expected to be aware of any additions to and exceptions from the dress code for each of their clinical agencies.

 

§       The student presents herself/himself as a professional nurse.

 

§       The student is continuously aware of the impact of self upon clients.

 

§       Students, as representatives of the School of Nursing, are expected to appear tastefully and hygienically dressed at all times in the clinical setting.

 

§       Students are responsible for purchasing their own professional attire for clinical. The choice of attire must be consistent with all standards stated in the dress code.

 

§       All students are required to wear name tags while in the clinical setting.  The tags should contain the student’s name and credentials, Graduate Program, University of Delaware.  These name tags can be purchased from the University Bookstore.  

 

§       Students are to dress in a professional manner: slacks, knee length skirts, or dresses.  No jeans of any color, short skirts, shorts, or open toe shoes are to be worn.  The entire torso must be covered including the shoulders and abdomen.

 

§       Hairstyles that extend below the collar should be tied back and neatly kept under control.  It is expected that professional nurses style their hair in a manner in which practice skills may be performed and patient care safely rendered.

 

§       Small, plain, silver or gold post earrings (which do not extend over the ears) are acceptable jewelry in the clinical areas.  Wedding rings are acceptable in some clinical areas.  In some clinical settings, it may be necessary to secure rings in a non-visible area of the uniform for patient and/or nurse safety.

 

§       In order to conform with the policies of clinical agencies, the students must comply with the following:

 

o        All tattoos must be covered and hidden during patient care.

o        Facial or tongue jewelry are not allowed.

o        Only two earrings per ear.

o        No artificial nails

o        No nails beyond fingertips.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Requirements for Health Services Administration students will be determined by the agency/state/country where practicum is scheduled.

 

All NP and CNS students are required to be in 100% compliance with the clinical requirements outlined below, before registration for clinical courses.  Graduate students will not be permitted to enroll in clinical courses until proof of compliance is received by the graduate program clinical coordinator in the School of Nursing. 

 

If a student goes to a clinical site and is found to be in non-compliance with any of the below requirements he/she will be removed from the clinical site and risk expulsion from the graduate program. These requirements are subject to change at any time.

 

 

§       Photocopy of current Delaware nursing license, license from compact State, or State in which clinical will be arranged.

§       Proof of immunization status for:

o      Hepatitis B

o        Measles (Rubeola) - if born after 1957

o        German measles (Rubella) - if born after 1957

o        Tetanus (good for ten years)

§       Evidence of current TB status (PPD) or chest X-Ray

§       Evidence of Varicella status (by titer or documentation of having had chicken pox)

§       Photocopy of current CPR certification

§       Proof of Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Training

§       Urine Drug Test

§       Criminal Background Check

 

§       Additional requirements for the clinical education may be required by the healthcare agency to which a student is assigned.

 

 

 

Hepatitis B Vaccination

 

The Hepatitis B vaccination is strongly recommended for APN students because of the potential for exposure to the virus in clinical settings.  The vaccination consists of three injections over a six-month period.  The first two are administered one month apart; the third injection is administered five months later.  All three injections are required to establish immunity.

 

The vaccinations may be obtained privately or through Student Health Services.  If the latter is used, the student will pay for each injection at the time of service.  For part-time students who have not paid the Student Health Service Fee, there will be an additional charge for each of the three injections.  Students should call Student Health for an appointment.  The series should be started at least 6 months prior to the first scheduled clinical course.

 

Students who choose NOT to receive the vaccination must sign a waiver before they will be permitted to begin the sophomore nursing courses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rubella Documentation

 

All students must present proof of immunity to rubella (German measles) prior to beginning in the sophomore nursing courses.   Physician documentation of rubella disease history is not sufficient.  The proof of immunization may consist of the date from a physician’s office that the student has received a rubella immunization after one year of age, or a laboratory statement showing a positive rubella titer.  No student is exempt from this requirement.

 

PPD (Mantoux) Skin Test

 

A PPD (Mantoux) test with a negative reading is required annually.  If positive, a chest x-ray is required.  Proof of PPD tests must be submitted annually to the Clinical Coordinator in 354 McDowell.

 

Chickenpox (Varicella)

 

A statement of immunity to chickenpox (either by vaccine or history or the disease) is required.

 

Tetanus

 

Proof of a recent tetanus booster (less than 10 years) is required.

 

Measles (Rubeola)

 

Proof of TWO measles vaccines is required.

 

CPR Requirement

 

CPR is a requirement of clinical agencies.  There are no exceptions.  All students must present a valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card to the Clinical Coordinator. Completion of the American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider CPR course or the American Red Cross Basic Life Support Course in CPR is the required training.  This level includes one- and two-rescuer CPR for adults, infant CPR, and management of foreign body airway obstruction in both adults and infants. 

 

Hazardous Chemical and Bloodborne Pathogens Training

 

An annual on-line (www.udel.edu/OHS/bbptrain.pdf) participation in the University’s bloodborne pathogens educational training and the University’s Right to Know (http://www/udel.edu/OHS) must be completed.

 

Background Checks

 

A single criminal background check must be done before enrollment in clinical courses.  This requirement will suffice for the entire nursing program unless clinical agencies alter their requirements (background checks other than those recommended by the School of Nursing may be appropriate).

 

Drug Screening

 

A single urine nine-panel drug screening must be done before enrollment in clinical courses. This requirement will suffice for the entire nursing program unless clinical agencies alter their requirements (drug screenings other than those recommended by the School of Nursing may be appropriate).

 

 

 

                         

 

 

 

 

 

Policy on Student Criminal Background Checks and Drug Screening

 

 

The University of Delaware’s School of Nursing contracts with multiple clinical agencies for clinical education experiences which are an essential component of the nursing curriculum and required to meet the requirements for graduation.   An increased number of clinical agencies are requiring all students, participating in activities involving direct client care, to complete criminal background checks and drug screenings.  This requirement is a direct reflection of the joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization Comprehensive Accreditation Manual for Hospitals (2004) that requires all students and instructors have criminal background checks and drug screening to participate in clinically-related activities within an accredited hospital agency.

 

To meet the contractual obligations and provide high-quality and essential clinical learning experiences, all nursing students in the pre-licensure programs are required to complete criminal background checks and drug screenings.  The following guidelines apply:

 

The timeframe for completion of the criminal background check and drug screening will be announced.  Testing will be scheduled by the student within the announced timeframe, and testing will be conducted by a certified/licensed agency with the costs being paid by the individual student.

 

Documentation of the drug screening and criminal background check must be on file in the School of Nursing prior to participation in clinical activities of two days or more involving direct client care.  The student acknowledges and agrees that the information received from any screening and background check may be shared with any clinical agency considering the student for clinical experience.  In the event of a positive drug screening, the student will be asked to provide a second drug screening.  The student will not be allowed to begin or continue clinical activities involving direct client care until documentation of a second negative drug screening is provided.  If the second screening is positive, the student will be dismissed from the nursing major and be referred to the University of Delaware’s substance abuse professional at Wellspring.

 

In the event that a student’s criminal background check discloses a criminal conviction, such conviction shall be the basis of withdrawal from the program unless the student furnishes the School of Nursing with written evidence demonstrating that the State Board of Nursing or analogous licensing agency in the state of the student’s choice has reviewed the criminal background information and granted permission to the student to take the NCLEX examination in that state.  This documentation must be provided before a student may begin or continue clinical activities involving direct client care.

 

Refusal by the student to complete a criminal background check or drug screening will result in dismissal from the nursing major.

 

Any student to be dismissed from the nursing major as a result of this policy may appeal the decision to the Student Affairs Committee.  The issue on appeal shall be limited solely to whether a screening or background check contains erroneous information, and the appellant must offer direct evidence to rebut the findings.   The decision of the Student Affairs Committee shall be final.

 

 

 

Approved by Faculty 3/13/06

Reviewed: Grad Educ 9/08

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School of Nursing Graduate Degree Offerings & Core Requirements

 

Degree Types & Concentrations

 

MSN – Master of Science in Nursing

 

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - 34 credit hours (37 with thesis)

§       Nursing of Children

§       Adult Health

 

Nurse Practitioner

§       Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - 46 credit hours (49 with thesis)

                              

 

§       Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) -  43 credit hours (46 with thesis)

                                  

 

Health Services Administration (HSAD) - 37 credit hours (40 with thesis)

 

 

RN – MSN – Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing

 

Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - 134 – 138 total credit hours

§       Nursing of Children

§       Adult Health

 

Health Services Administration (HSAD) - 134 – 138 total credit hours

 

MS – Master of Science

 

Health Services Administration (HSAD) - 37 credit hours (40 with thesis)

 

 

Course descriptions for courses referred to below can be found on the UD on-line course catalog: http://dspace.udel.edu:8080/dspace/handle/19716/2675

 

 

Requirements for the MSN Degree

 

Students must complete all course requirements within five years of matriculation into the graduate program.  Core courses are listed below:

 

MSN HSAD Core Courses

 

NURS604 Advanced Practice Roles for Healthcare Providers

                        NURS609 Nursing Science:  Theory and Research (4 cr.)

                        NURS619 Financial Management in Health Services Organizations

                        NURS635 Health Administration Theories

                        NURS637 Health Planning Strategies

                        NURS638 Health Services Evaluation

                        NURS664 Health Services Administration Practicum

                        NURS868 Research (Scholarly Project)

                        EDUC665 Elementary Statistics or FREC/STAT 608 Statistical Research Methods

                        Specialty didactic and clinical courses.

           

 

 

 

CNS & NP Core Courses

 

                        NURS604 Advanced Practice Roles for Healthcare Providers

                        NURS609 Nursing Science:  Theory and Research (4 cr.)

                        NURS622 Advanced Pharmacology

                        NURS620 Advanced Health Assessment

NURS621 Advanced Pathophysiology (Psychiatric nursing students take NURS 670 Advanced            Psychopathology)

                        EDUC665 Elementary Statistics or FREC/STAT 608 Statistical Research Methods

            NURS687 Nursing Science Research Application or NURS868 Research/Scholarly Project or

            NURS869 Thesis

            Clinical Courses in Specialty area

 

Clinical Course Requirements for each Concentration

Required in addition to the core course requirements

 

CNS - Concentrations                           Required Clinical Courses #

 

Nursing of Children (NC)                         654       655       686

Adult Health (AH)                                               636       646       686

 

NP - Concentrations                                   Required Clinical Courses #

                                                                                                                                   

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)              616       623       624       641       642       643 (new)          644       645

                                    Previously         616       623       624       625       626       -                       617       227

 

Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)                616       623         -         641       642       643 (new)          644       645

                                    Previously         616       623                   625       626       -                       617       627

 

 

 

Requirements for the MS Degree

 

Students in the MS HSAD program must complete 36 credit hours of graduate study.  Students take at least 24 credits of core courses and research.  Students must complete all course requirements within five years of matriculation into the graduate program.  Full-time HSAD students can complete the program in two years. Core courses are listed below:

 

MS HSAD Core courses

               HSAD604 Advanced Practice Roles for Healthcare Providers

                        HSAD619 Financial Management in Health Services Organizations

                        HSAD635 Health Administration Theories

                        HSAD637 Health Planning Strategies

                        HSAD638 Health Services Evaluation

                        HSAD664 Health Services Administration Practicum

                        HSAD868 Research (Scholarly Project)

                        HSAD890 Colloquium (0 cr.) (pass/fail) *

                        EDUC665 Elementary Statistics or FREC/STAT 608 Statistical Research Methods

                        Specialty didactic and clinical courses.

 

 

*Students register for HSAD890 Colloquium to present their 868 Scholarly project orally.

 


 

Prerequisite Courses

 

Non-Nursing Requirements: (60 credits)

 

English Composition (6 credits to include ENGL 110)

Psychology (3 credits)

Sociology (3 credits)

Lifespan Development (3 credits)

Restricted Elective (3 credits chosen from the following):

ART, ARTH, HIST, PHIL, MUSC, THEA, CMLT, BAMS, ECON, POSC, WOMS, FLLT, LING, ENGL

Sciences  (24 total credits to include a minimum of one course in each of the following categories):

          Biology

          Microbiology

          Chemistry

          Anatomy/Physiology

          Nutrition

Free electives (18 credits)

 

After required courses are completed, sufficient elective credits must be taken to meet the minimum credits required for the degree (134 credits; 137 with thesis option).  

 

Multicultural Course Requirement- Within his/her course of study, each student must satisfy the multicultural requirement through an approved course stressing multicultural, ethnic, or gender related content. This may be fulfilled through a required or elective course. Students should consult with their advisors to be sure this requirement is met.

 

Core Courses for all Specialties

 

NURS 335 BRN Orientation 

NURS 411/412 Topics in Health Care Delivery (Elective)

NURS 442 Community Health Nursing

NURS 604 Advanced Nursing Roles

NURS 609 Nursing Science: Theory & Research

EDUC 665 Elementary Statistics or FREC/STAT 608 Statistical Research Methods

 

Core Courses for Clinical Specialties

 

NURS 435 Leadership & Management in Health Organizations

NURS 620 Advanced Health Assessment

NURS 621 Advanced Pathophysiology

NURS 622 Advanced Pharmacology

NURS 686 Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Integration

NURS 687 Nursing Science: Research Application - or

NURS 868 Scholarly Project - or

NURS 669 Master’s Thesis

 

The following CNS courses are required for each clinical specialty.                                                

 

Adult Health

NURS  636        Adult Health Nursing     

NURS  646        Adult Health Nursing II               

 

Nursing of Children

NURS  654        Nursing of Children I

NURS  655        Nursing of Children II

 

Core Courses for Health Services Administration Specialty

                                                                                      

NURS 619 Financial Management

NURS 635 Health Administration Theories

NURS 637 Health Planning Strategies

NURS 638 Health Services Administration

NURS 312 Pathophysiology (or)                                                                      

NURS 670 Advanced Psychopathology (or)                                    

NURS 621 Advanced Pathophysiology
NURS 620 Advanced Health Assessment (or)                                                 

NURS 350 Wellness Health Assessment

COMM 610 Organizational Communication  (or)                                           

COMM 642 Topics in Organizational Administration  (or)                 

COMM 656 Communication in Organizations

UAPP 837 Public Sector Human Resources   (or)                                          

UAPP 685 Personnel and Human Resources

NURS 664 Administration Practicum

NURS 687 Nursing Science: Research Application   (or)                                

NURS 868 Scholarly Project

 

                                                                                      

                                                    

 

The decision to complete NURS869 Thesis, NURS868 Scholarly Project, or the course NURS687 Nursing Science:  Research Application is made by the student in consultation with the academic advisor after completion of NURS609. Each of these options provides an opportunity to explore and use concepts from other disciplines that support expansion of nursing knowledge and advancement of nursing practice.  If the student chooses to complete a thesis or scholarly project, the following guidelines apply.

 

Thesis Option

 

The thesis option requires students to take NURS609 Nursing Science:  Theory and Research and 6 credits of NURS869 Thesis.  In this option, students design and implement a research study and write the report in a formal paper, the thesis, using APA format, the School of Nursing’s Guide for the Thesis (available from the graduate program secretary in the School of Nursing), and the most current University of Delaware Thesis and Dissertation Manual (available from the Book Store or U-Discover Online).

 

Students pursuing the thesis option select one research advisor to guide them through the research process.  A list of faculty available for thesis advisement is available from the graduate program secretary.  The student has the responsibility to initiate discussion with faculty and to ask a faculty member to be the thesis advisor.  The thesis advisor must sign a form, agreeing to the topic and study design.  This form is placed in the student’s file.  After the student develops the proposal with the guidance of the research advisor, the procedure for the protection of human subjects must be approved by the Office of Research.

 

Distribution of the required 6 credits for thesis must be approved by the thesis advisor. All 6 credits may not be taken in one semester.  Before registering for thesis credits, the student must submit the completed Thesis/Scholarly Project Registration Approval form to the graduate program secretary in the School of Nursing.

 

The final copy of the thesis must be signed by the thesis advisor, indicating approval of the completed project.  The completed document is submitted to the Director, School of Nursing, for signature and approval.  Submission to the Director must occur 2 weeks BEFORE theses are due in the Office of Graduate Studies.  Final approval is given by the Office of Graduate Studies.

 

 

 

 

 

Scholarly Project Option

 

In the scholarly project option, students take NURS609 Theory and Research and NURS868 Research.  The project may include the development of clinical practice guidelines, practice-oriented instruments, or educational programs.  The completed project is described in a formal paper using APA format and the School of Nursing Guide to the Scholarly Project (available from the graduate program secretary in the School of Nursing).

 

Students electing to do the scholarly project select a project advisor to guide them.  A list of faculty available for project advisement is distributed in NURS609 or available through the graduate program secretary.  The student has the responsibility to initiate discussion with the project advisor.  The advisor must sign a form agreeing to the project topic.  This form is placed in the student’s file.

 

Distribution of the required 3 credits for the scholarly project must be approved by the project advisor.  Before registering for project credits, the student must obtain a second reader for the project and submit the completed Thesis/Scholarly Project Registration Approval form to the graduate program secretary in the School of Nursing.

 

The final copy of the project must be signed by the advisor and second reader, indicating approval of the completed project.  The completed document is submitted to the Director, School of Nursing, for signature and approval.  Submission to the Director must occur 3 weeks before the end of the semester.

 

NOTE: Past theses and projects are available to be borrowed from the School of Nursing graduate office in McDowell Hall.

 

Nursing Science: Research Application (NURS-687)

 

This course follows NURS609 and focuses on the application of research to nursing practice.  The course includes a critical analysis of research through an organized critique process, examination of data, and examination of facilitators and barriers to research and research utilization, models of research utilization, and methods of quality management.

 

 

Change of thesis/project advisor

 

A student may request a change in thesis or project advisor by notifying the advisor of his/her intent to request a change and then submitting a written request to the advisor’s Director, School of Nursing.  In making such requests, students should be aware that it is the prerogative of a new advisor, after reviewing the student’s work, to require substantial revisions and/or refocusing of the thesis or project, regardless of the stage of the research/project.  The decision to grant a request for a change of advisor is made by the Director, School of Nursing in consultation with the student’s current and prospective thesis or project advisors.  If a change in faculty thesis or project advisor becomes necessary because of workload or extended leaves from the School, the Director School of Nursing, the student, and the prospective advisor negotiate a reassignment.

           

Grades for thesis/project

 

Until the thesis or project is completed, a temporary grade of S (Satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory) is submitted for any semester or session in which the student is registered for thesis or project credits.  When the thesis or project is completed, the advisor assigns a letter grade for the work.  The advisor may assign one grade for the entire number of credits or may assign a separate grade for each period of registration for thesis or project credits. If a student receives a U for a period of registration, he/she will receive a final grade of B or below for that semester or session.

 

Sustaining Status

 

Once a graduate student who is electing a thesis/project option has completed all required credits needed for the degree but has not yet submitted the thesis/project, the student must maintain his/her matriculation in the degree program by registering for Master’s Sustaining: Thesis (UNIV899), Project (UNIV895).  All students, including sustaining students, must be registered in the semester in which the degree is officially awarded.  Sustaining registration is not required for summer sessions unless the degree is to be awarded at the conclusion of the summer session.  Registration for sustaining status is completed by contacting the graduate program secretary.  There is a sustaining fee for each semester.

 

 

 

HSAD Course Requirement 

 

The scholarly project fulfills the graduate program’s terminal objective relating to research.  Students who plan to complete a scholarly project must take a Research course and three credits of NURS 868 Research (scholarly project).  These credits can be taken in either one semester or sequentially, depending upon the student’s academic schedule, the project advisor’s schedule, and the timetable for completion.  Students are encouraged to select a topic early in his/her career and that can be modified and used for the scholarly project.

 

HSAD Choosing a Project Advisor

 

Students should meet with their academic advisor to explore a direction for the scholarly project and to plan an appropriate course of study.  Once the potential topic has been identified, students should refer to the list of faculty specialty areas available from the graduate program secretary to ascertain which faculty specializes in the student’s area of interest.  Students are encouraged to ascertain faculty availability preferably in their research course but no later than one semester prior to registering for the project because some faculty may be unable to serve as an advisor due to their workload assignment or scheduled sabbatical leave.  Students should make an appointment to talk with the potential advisor about the project idea.  The advisor and second reader must sign a form of agreement which is available from the graduate program secretary.  It is important to communicate frequently with the advisor, especially if the timetable for completion has changed. 

 

HSAD Guidelines for Format for Scholarly Project

 

The project must be written as a scholarly paper and must adhere to a discipline specific referencing guideline, except where the University of Delaware’s Thesis Guide supercedes, such as the title page, signature page, and table of contents.  The main body of the paper is the rationale and process of development of the project.  The finished product will include a copy of the actual project, preceded by problem identification, significance of the project, a comprehensive review of the literature, and the process of project development..  Typically, the chapter format is similar to the thesis format, although there are fewer chapters.  It is recommended that students visit the Graduate Office website www.udel.edu/gradoffice . You can find detailed information for current students under graduation information. for the formatting of chapters, table of contents, appendices, and signature pages.  Students are encouraged to review other completed scholarly projects available from faculty or from the Graduate Program Secretary, 349 McDowell Hall.

 

HSAD Ideas for the Scholarly Project

 

There are many different possibilities for a scholarly project.  It may be a project that benefits a specific institution or meets the student’s own special interest within his/her specialty area.  Past ideas have included a proposed year-long orientation program for new managers; educational modules for staff, clients, and families to satisfy a variety of needs; a continuing education program on communicating with foreign staff, or development of a business plan for opening a new patient care unit.

 

Some other suggestions for topics for the project include but are not limited to:  comprehensive review of the literature on a timely topic; refined proposal for a research study; comprehensive curriculum for an educational offering for staff nurses, allied health personnel, or patients; plan for development of a counseling program, focus, or support group.

 

Additional creative possibilities to consider for the scholarly project:

 

A comprehensive review of the literature of a defined area of knowledge to develop, elaborate, compare, or contrast a concept or concepts with reference to their implication(s) for enriching managerial or administrative practice:

 

A centered investigation in a managerial/administrative role or related area using such methods as interviews and/or observation with a view to proposing a new set of standards, operating protocols, measurement tools, or furthering the theoretical base for managerial/administrative practice.

 

HSAD Procedure

 

When the scholarly project is complete and the project advisors have signed the signature pages, one copy of the project and all signature pages should be submitted to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences.  Deadline for submission of the project to the Dean is one to two weeks after the date published on the University of Delaware calendar for the submission of theses to the Graduate office.  Consult your project advisor for the exact date.  Once all signatures are complete, students are notified.

 

Before a grade for the project is submitted, students must supply three copies of the project, (department, advisor, and co-advisor copies) with signed signature pages to the Graduate Program Secretary.  The projects must be in either a black pressure binder (can be purchased at the University Bookstore supplies department); or bound through the University Bookstore Jewelry counter.  If the latter option is chosen, the project is sent to be bound and the student’s name and date are printed on the spine.  Students who choose to have the binding will receive a receipt.  A copy of the receipt must be given to the Graduate Program Secretary as proof that the binding requirement has been completed.

 

The student must be aware of all submission deadlines.  If the deadlines for completion are not met, the student is not eligible for graduation and will incur the additional expense of a sustaining fee.

 

HSAD Summary

 

§       The student will approach faculty to gain consent to act as the advisor and co-advisor.

 

§       The student will meet with the scholarly project advisor to discuss and obtain approval of the topic/project and to develop a proposal for the project.

 

§       To register for NURS 868 Research credits, the project advisor must provide written approval of the student’s plan for completion of the scholarly project by signing the thesis/research registration approval form.  Forms can be obtained from the Graduate Program Secretary, and are to be returned to the student with the project advisors’ signatures before the student can be registered. The student also registers for HSAD890 (presentation of the scholarly project) the semester the project is completed. There is no fee for HSAD890.

 

§       If human subjects are involved, students must submit the proposal to the University Research and Human Subjects Review Committee.  The advisor will indicate when the proposal is developed sufficiently for the student to seek approval from the Human Subjects Review Committee of the University.  The Criteria for Approval of Proposals for the Protection of Human Subjects are to be followed in preparing the proposal to submit to the committee and can be obtained from the Graduate Program Secretary.

 

§       The project must show evidence of scholarly effort based on the accurate and appropriate selection and utilization of verified knowledge.  The finished project must show evidence of appropriate analysis and synthesis of the information obtained.

 

§       All written material must be in acceptable discipline specific manuscript form (APA, MLA, AJNT, etc), except where the University of Delaware’s Thesis Guide supercedes such as the title page, signature page, and table of contents.

 

§       When the project is completed, the advisor and co-advisor must sign the approval pages.

 

§       Once advisor and co-advisor approvals have been received, the entire document must be submitted to the Dean, College of Health Sciences for her signature on the approval pages.  Deadline for submission of the project to the Dean must occur one to two weeks after the deadline for submission of theses to the Graduate Office.  Consult your project advisor for the exact date.  The deadline for theses submission is published in the University calendar.

 

§       Final copies of the scholarly project are to be in black folders:  one copy is to be placed on file in 349 McDowell Hall, Graduate Nursing Office; and two copies should be provided for the advisor and co-advisor.

 

 

Students in good standing may request a change in concentration/option by (a) discussing their interest to change with their academic advisor; (b) talking with the faculty coordinating their current concentration/option; (c) talking with the faculty coordinating the concentration/option they wish to enter; and (d) completing the appropriate form available from the graduate secretary, School of Nursing.  The decision to grant a request for a change in program option is made by the faculty coordinating the program students wish to enter on a space available basis.  Once permission is granted by the faculty coordinating the program, the appropriate form must be signed and put into the student’s record.

 

 

Successful progress toward candidacy for the MSN degree is determined by the student’s performance in the courses for which he/she is registered.  Graduate students in nursing are subject to the standards for academic status set forth in the University of Delaware Graduate Catalog.  To be eligible for an advanced degree, a student’s cumulative grade point average shall be at least 3.0. A grade below a B- in a graduate nursing core course will not be counted toward the course requirements for a degree, but is calculated in the student’s cumulative grade point average. A graduate student who receives a grade less than a B- in a required nursing core courses must repeat the course.  Courses may be repeated only one time.  If a student fails to obtain a B- or better after repeating a course, it will be recommended to the Office of Graduate Studies that the student be dismissed from the program.

 

Note: If a student receives a D+ or below in a nursing course with a practicum, he/she will not permitted to repeat the course, and it will be recommended to the Office of Graduate Studies that the student be dismissed from the program.

 

Monitoring of Progress – MSN students

 

§       Each student is evaluated according to the requirements established by the course instructor or instructors.  Didactic courses generally include a combination of the following evaluation measures: written examinations, class presentations, term papers, and self and/or group evaluations.  A practicum within a course may be evaluated by clinical observations, supervision, logs, clinical papers, clinical projects, performance testing, self evaluation, and preceptor/faculty evaluation.

 

§       Each student’s record is reviewed each semester by the student’s advisor.  If academic difficulties are identified, the faculty advisor counsels the student and files the recommendations with the Committee for Graduate Education in the School of Nursing.

 

 

Successful progress toward candidacy for the MS degree is determined by the student’s performance in the courses for which he/she is registered.  Graduate students are subject to the standards for academic status set forth in the University of Delaware Graduate Catalog.  To be eligible for an advanced degree, a student’s cumulative grade point average shall be at least 3.0.  A grade below a B- in College core courses will not be counted toward the course requirements for a degree, but is calculated in the student’s cumulative grade point average.  In addition, the student must receive a course grade of B- or better in HSAD College core courses.  A student who receives a grade less than a B- in a HSAD College core course may repeat each course one time.  If a student fails to obtain a B- or better after repeating a course, it will be recommended to the Office of Graduate Studies that the student be dismissed from the program.

 

 

 

 

 

Monitoring Of Progress – MS students

 

§       The grades of all students are reviewed after each semester by the student’s advisor.  At the end of each academic semester, the HSAD Governance Committee may convene to review the progress and performance of students in the program who are in jeopardy, and to make recommendations for action.  In the case of substandard performance, actions are initiated in accord with general University guidelines regarding warning, probation, and termination.

 

Change from RN to MSN Program to RN to BSN Program

 

Students may decide to exit the RN to MSN program and pursue only the BSN.  These students complete 120 program credits.  After completing the BSN, re-entry into the RN to MSN program is not allowed.  Students who exit with a BSN degree are eligible to pursue the traditional MSN degree.

 

 

The following procedures relate to the transfer of credits to a graduate program at the University of Delaware.

 

University of Delaware Continuing Education Credits

 

§       Students who complete graduate credits with the classification of CEND (Continuing Education Non Degree) at the University of Delaware may use a maximum of 9 graduate credits earned with this classification toward their graduate degree.  The CEND credits, grades, and quality points become a part of the student’s academic record and grade point average.  CEND credit can be transferred provided that (a) the course was at the 600-800 level, (b) the course was taken within the past 5 years, (c) a grade no less than a B- was received, and (d) the course was in accord with the specific degree program as specified by the Graduate Program Policy Statement of the School of Nursing.  Transfer of these credits is initiated by the School of Nursing after the student matriculates.

 

Another Institution

 

Graduate credit earned at another institution is evaluated at the written request of the student.  Such a request should include a course description and syllabus and be given to the student’s advisor.  At the advisor’s discretion, course materials may be referred to the Committee for Graduate Education for a decision.  A maximum of 9 credits required for the degree will be accepted provided that such credits (a) were earned with a grade of no less than B-, (b) are approved by the student’s advisor or the Committee for Graduate Education, (c) are in accord with the specific degree program of the student as specified by the School of Nursing’s Graduate Program Policy Statement, (d) are not older than five years, and (e) were completed at an accredited college or university.  The student is responsible for having an official transcript sent to the graduate program secretary in the School of Nursing.  The School initiates the transfer of credits. The credits, but not the grades or quality points, are transferable to University of Delaware graduate records.  Graduate courses counted toward a degree received elsewhere may not be used.  Credits from institutions outside of the United States are generally not transferable to the University of Delaware.   A student requesting to take a course for transfer of credit from another institution follows the same procedure.

 

Petition for Variance

 

Students who would like to petition for a variance in acceptable courses or policies should submit petitions to the Committee for Graduate Education.  Students are encouraged to see their advisor regarding the process.

 

Waiver Policy

 

Credits are waived when they are part of an awarded degree but are duplicated in the MSN, MS, or a post master’s certificate program.  Courses do not have to be substituted for waived credits.  For a course to be waived, it must have been taken within the past 5 years and have a grade of B- or better.  Students need a minimum of 30 credits of graduate course work for the MSN and MS degrees in addition to the waived credits.

 

 

The procedure applies as stated in the current University of Delaware Official Student Handbook.

 

 

Academic honesty and integrity lie at the heart of the educational enterprise.  Students are expected to do their own work and neither to give nor to receive assistance during quizzes, examinations, or other class exercises.  One form of academic dishonesty is plagiarism.  Students are urged to consult individual faculty members for explanation of procedures for taking tests, writing papers, and completing other course requirements so that students may fully understand their instructor's expectations.  Because faculty and students take academic honesty seriously, penalties for violations may be severe, depending upon the offense as viewed by the Graduate Student Judicial System.  The minimum sanction for cases of proven academic dishonesty is an automatic failure for the course and/or expulsion from graduate studies at the University.   Access the Official Student Handbook at http://www.udel.edu/stuguide/08-09/code.html#honest

 

 

Matriculated students who seek a leave of absence from the program must write a letter to their advisor requesting a leave of absence.  The school will forward the request to the Office of Graduate Studies.  The length of time needed for the leave should be indicated.  Upon approval by the Office of Graduate Studies, the student’s academic transcript will note the approved leave in the appropriate semesters.  The period of absence will not affect the limitation of time for completion of the degree requirements as stated in the student’s official letter of admission.  Students who do not register for courses at the University in any given semester must request a leave of absence for that semester.

 

 

Failure to comply with the requirement of maintaining continuous registration in courses, in sustaining status, or with approved leave of absence will be taken as evidence that the student has terminated his/her graduate program, and the admitted status to the graduate program will be terminated.  The date of termination will be recorded on the student’s transcript.

 

 

To initiate the process for degree conferral, candidates must submit an “Application for Advanced Degree” obtained from the graduate program secretary in the School of Nursing.   Application deadlines are found in the University Academic Year Calendar.  The application must be signed by the candidate’s academic advisor and School Director.  There is an application fee for master’s degree candidates.  Students should complete the form, attach a check made out to the University of Delaware, then turn the form into the Graduate Program’s Secretary who will get signatures and send to the Office of Graduate Studies.  Students can apply to complete their degree requirements for May, August, December, and February.  If a student applies for graduation but does not complete the program requirements, the application will automatically convert to the next completion date.

 

 

Post Master’s students fill out an Application for Completion of Post Master’s Certificate form that can be obtained from the graduate program secretary in the School of Nursing.  There is no application fee.

 

 

The University of Delaware holds two Commencement ceremonies (May and January) but confers degrees four times a year (end of fall and spring semesters, and winter and summer sessions).  The School of Nursing holds a Convocation ceremonies in May. 

 

 

 

Resignation from the University

 

A graduate student wishing to resign from the University (i.e., terminate his/her association with the University and a specific degree program) may do so by submitting a letter to the Office of Graduate Studies and the Director, School of Nursing, indicating the reasons for the resignation.  The Office of Graduate Studies will cancel the student’s matriculation and indicate the effective date of the resignation on the student’s transcript.

 

 

 

 

Revised: School of Nursing Graduate Education Committee: 9/2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School of Nursing

Graduate Student Safety Training

Safety

 

All students taking on-campus graduate course(s) for the first time will be asked to complete the New Graduate Student Safety Orientation.  The goal of the graduate student safety training is to provide a minimum level of safety knowledge for all students and is not meant to replace existing training requirements.

 

All graduate students must receive initial training and then annual training in handling bloodborne pathogens, chemical hygiene, and radiation safety.  This training will be done annually online at http://www.udel.edu/OHS ensuring that all students receive this training.    

 

University of Delaware Department of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS)

 

The policy of the University of Delaware is to provide the University community with a safe and healthful work environment.  Serious attempts will be made to minimize recognizable hazards.  The intent of the University is to comply with all occupational health, safety, and fire regulations and recommended practices.  The DOHS has resources available at http://www.udel.edu/OHS . University of Delaware safety policies can be viewed online at http://www.udel.edu/ExecVP/polprod/.

 

School of Nursing Safety Committee

 

The School of Nursing Safety committee is appointed by the Director of the School of Nursing and will include a minimum of one full-time faculty and a minimum of one professional staff.  The functions of this committee are to provide for training under the State of Delaware Right-to-Know Law and the OSHA mandated Chemical Hygiene Plan, to provide bloodborne pathogen training, to carry out safety inspections of all teaching and research laboratories and departmental offices according to University policy, and to initiate such changes in departmental policy and practice as might promote safety.  The department safety committee meets four times a year.  Additionally, the committee will conduct a walk through of McDowell Hall checking for potential environmental safety concerns.

 

Emergency Training

 

When notified of fire or other emergency by alarm system or orally, personnel and students must evacuate the building and move to an area at least 200 feet from the building.  Do not reenter the building until advised by the person in charge.  Entrances, sidewalks, and driveways shall be kept clear to allow emergency vehicles and personnel access.

 

An individual who discovers a fire or other emergency, such as abnormal heating of material, hazardous gas leaks, hazardous material or flammable liquid spill, smoke, or burning odor, shall immediately follow these procedures:

 

Don’t risk self - leave the area if unsafe.

Give the alarm by

§       Sounding the building evacuation alarm by pull box or, if not available, orally notifying occupants of the building; and

§       Notifying Public Safety by University telephone (9-911) or by an Emergency Phone.

§       Isolate the area by closing all doors and windows.

§       Shut down all equipment in the area if possible.

§       Use a portable fire extinguisher to

§       Assist oneself to evacuate the building,

§       Assist another to evacuate the building, or

§       Control a small fire if you are properly trained.

 

Individuals should not operate a fire extinguisher unless you have been trained in its use or as designated in items above.

 

 

Red/Blue light phones.  Anyone wishing to contact the Department of Public Safety (University Police) may do so by using one of the more than 200 campus emergency telephones.  Look for the blue lights above outdoor emergency telephones; red phones are located indoors.  Simply lift the receiver or push the button, and you will be connected to the Department of Public Safety.

 

Emergency phone numbers.  Public Safety can be notified by University telephone (9-911) or by using a red or blue Emergency Phone.  The DOHS can be reached at 831-8475 or through Public Safety after hours.

 

Power outage evacuation procedures.

 

1.     If the power goes off to a laboratory building, immediate evacuation must take place.  In general, laboratory fume hoods will not operate properly and a hazardous indoor environment could result.

 

2.     If workers are in a basement area or an area with no natural lighting, they must move to an area with natural lighting or outside.

 

3.     If the outage is in a “Place of Public Assembly” all public events must be discontinued.  Classes are not considered public events.

 

4.     All workers must evacuate buildings for outages longer than one hour.  Management will advise staff concerning alternate work areas or when to report back to the building.

 

5.     In any event, if a worker feels unsafe in a building during an outage, they may leave for the duration of the outage after consulting with their supervisor (see Extreme Weather Conditions/Power Outages Policy).

 

6.     Please remember that emergency lighting from battery packs will only last approximately 20 minutes.

 

Accident/Illness Information

 

Accident/Illness reporting and investigation responsibilities.  Accident reporting/investigation is the responsibility of departmental supervisors and departmental safety committees.  Incidents must be reported to the supervisor (instructor) as soon as possible.  The DOHS coordinates all accident investigations and receives copies of all employee, student, and visitor investigation report forms.  All accidents or illness must be reported.  Student and visitor accident reports and investigation report forms must be submitted to the Department of Occupational Health and Safety.

 

Accident/Illness reporting forms for the School of Nursing are located in the Nursing Department office (391 McDowell Hall).

 

CPR information.  The University’s Department of Occupational Health and Safety is an accredited American Heart Association training center.  Four levels of CPR classes are offered to anyone who is interested.  More information is available at http://www.udel.edu/OHS/CPR.html. Additional classes are arranged through the Student Nurses Association.

 

University ambulance procedures.  Call 9-911 for ambulance service.  The University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit (UDECU) was founded by students in 1976 to provide quality emergency ambulance service to the University of Delaware campus and community.  Today, UDECU is a state certified ambulance run entirely by student volunteers.  Crews consist of Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians, Certified State of Delaware Ambulance Attendants and Emergency Vehicle Operators.  The ambulance is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to handle any emergency situation.  The ambulance is a basic life support unit in which the latest non-paramedical equipment and techniques to treat and rapidly transport patients are used.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Areas for Students Exposed to Hazardous Materials

 

Personal protective equipment requirements.  In 1992, the University approved Policy 7-40, Personal Protective Equipment.  This policy requires University personnel to conduct hazard reviews of all tasks performed on the job and to specify the personal protective equipment (PPE) required for these tasks.  Supervisors are required to assure personnel and students follow the procedures outlined in the job hazard analysis and use the required PPE.

 

Students are required to purchase an approved eye protection and any needed protective equipment.  These items are to be brought to each laboratory or clinical session as required by the instructor.

 

Waste management.  The University’s Department of Occupational Health and Safety has developed a Chemical Waste Management Program to assure that proper handling and disposal procedures are used to protect the health and safety of the University community and to be in compliance with federal and state regulations governing hazardous and solid waste management.  Types of chemical waste generated at the University of Delaware include, but are not limited to, unwanted laboratory reagent chemicals; waste mixtures generated from laboratory research and education; glassware and trash contaminated with chemicals; chemical spill clean-up debris; oils; paints; maintenance cleaners; and mercury if glass thermometers are broken.

 

Students will be instructed on the proper disposal of laboratory waste.  All biohazardous material should be placed into a double-lined autoclave container.  Uncontaminated glass should be placed into labeled cardboard containers.

 

Safety training requirements/resources.  Departmental Safety Committees have the responsibility to facilitate required safety training within the department.  All undergraduate/graduate students must be provided with a safety training seminar coordinated by the department.  The committee may accomplish this requirement by developing a program to meet the various training requirements, sending personnel to the Department of Occupational Health and Safety classes, or arranging with the Department of Occupational Health and Safety to provide department specific training.  When appropriate, faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students must receive initial training and then annual training in handling bloodborne pathogens, chemical hygiene, and radiation safety.  This training will be done annually in courses ensuring that all students receive this training.  Records of attendance will be maintained in the office of the Assistant to the Director, School of Nursing.

 

Hazardous materials emergency/spill procedures.  All waste debris collected during a spill clean-up must be packaged, labeled and disposed of as chemical waste.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Department of Occupational Health and Safety

Post‑Exposure Evaluation and Follow‑Up Procedure

 

 

1.         If an exposure occurs, first determine if emergency medical help is required. Examples of when emergency medical help would be required are: excessive bleeding, loss of consciousness, and broken bones. If emergency medical help is required, call 9‑911 for police or ambulance on the campus.

 

2.         For a non‑life threatening emergency, administer first aid. Allow a penetrating injury to bleed. Wash the injury site thoroughly with soap and water or rinse the exposed mucous membrane thoroughly with water. If anyone assists with first aid they should wear gloves. An apron or gown and eye protection may be necessary if a potential for splashing exists. It is the University's policy that personal protective equipment appropriate for the potential hazard is worn, but it is recognized that in certain emergency situations this may not be possible.

 

3.         The source of the exposure should be identified if possible, without causing further injury to anyone else. This could simply mean identifying the patient from whom the specimen came.

 

4.         Contact DOHS (831-1433 or 831-8475) with information regarding the incident AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  An injured student may be referred to Student Health or to the medical provider approved by DOHS; contact DOHS to determine the appropriate healthcare provider for the exposure.  Timely evaluation by a healthcare provider may minimize the complications from an exposure.

 

5.         If an exposure occurs at a clinical location, follow their procedures for reporting the exposure at the facility if indicated.  The facility may test the source patient and/or the exposed individual.  The exposure must still be reported to the DOHS as soon as possible.

 

6.         As soon as feasible fill out the Exposure Report Form.  Forms are available at DOHS.  If possible, the employee or student will take a copy of it to the medical provider when they are referred.  Otherwise, it will be sent as soon as possible.  DOHS will send the other necessary information, as required by the OSHA BBP Standard, regarding the exposure to the medical provider.

 

7.         Following the exposure, appropriate paperwork must be filed.  An injured student must complete a “First Report of Injury.”  The employee, supervisor, or safety committee for the injured subject must complete an “Accident/Loss Investigation Report.”

 

8.         The source individual's blood, or material the individual was exposed to, may be tested to determine HBV and HIV status. This shall be done in accordance with the Delaware Annotated Code, title 16, Sections 1202 and 1203.

 

9.         The exposed individual will be evaluated by the medical provider, including testing for HBV and HIV serological status if the individual consents.

 

10.        Post‑exposure prophylaxis, when medically indicated, counseling, and evaluation of reported illnesses will be performed by the medical provider. The medical provider shall inform the exposed individual of any test results, including those performed on the source individual, if such tests were run.

 

If you have any questions regarding these procedures, or about bloodborne pathogens or other biosafety issues, please contact Krista Murray, Biosafety Officer, via e-mail at klmurray@udel.edu, or by phone at 831-1433.

 

 

 

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Distance Learning Information

 

Technical Support:

The UD Online office provides technical support to students and has extended hours for a period before and after semesters begin (302-831-1053 or 1-800-597-1444).  At times you may be referred to the University technology help line for additional help (302-831-6000).

Course Support:

Academic questions should be referred to your instructor. All other course support questions or concerns can be directed to the Distance Learning Secretary Monday-Friday, 8AM-4: 30PM. (1-800-UOD-NURS or 302-831-3012).

Accessing the Library:

The UD web proxy server is a resource that provides access to materials previously available only through a direct connection to the campus network.

On-campus users and off-campus users who dial in directly to the University of Delaware do not need to use a proxy server with their web browser.

University of Delaware users who access the Internet by first connecting to an Internet Service Provider (ISP) other than the University can use the web proxy to gain access to materials which are restricted, by license, to University students and staff. If you use an ISP to reach the University's network, you will need to use UD's web proxy server to access restricted UD Library databases, the UDeploy software site, and some other resources on our campus network. Go to http://www.udel.edu/topics/connect/webproxy/index.html for detailed instructions.

Course Delivery Formats:

Most courses are offered in a web-classroom delivery format.  Web-classroom UD Online distance learning courses have online course materials (instructor information, syllabus, handouts, assignments) that must be accessed through WebCT. Faculty lectures are available in a modular format within WebCT.

Registration:

 

After receiving departmental approval, distance learning students can register for courses in three ways: as residents, non-residents or as non-resident site participants. Site participants register using an official UD work site or participating community college; each participation option has different payment methods and some variation in students' responsibilities. If you live in Delaware it is best to register as a resident and take your exams at the University. If you live outside Delaware it is best to register through an official UD worksite or participating community college. A complete list can be found at: http://www.pcs.udel.edu/udonline

The registration process for online courses is different from that of campus-based courses. Registration is completed by phone through Professional and Continuing Studies during specific timeframes as noted in the UD Online registration booklet (302-831-1053 or 1-800-597-1444) or by fax (302-831-3292), U.S. mail, or in-person.  

Ordering Books and Supplies:

Textbooks and popular reference books are available at the University Bookstore located in the Perkins Student Center on Academy Street. Visit the University bookstore’s website to purchase textbooks online or check store hours at www.udel.edu/bookstore. The University Bookstore accepts all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover), Personal Checks, Financial Aid, Debit Cards, Flex and Cash.

The University Bookstore supplies the following items and can special order other items as needed: nursing pins, name tags, patches, stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, lab coats, penlights, scissors, latex examination gloves, laboratory supplies, and the most current reference books and medical dictionaries.

 

 

 

 

 

Web Sites of Interest

 

 

University of Delaware - www.udel.edu

Access to UD links such as academic calendar, bookstore, computing sites, forms, library, student organizations.

 

College of Health Sciences - www.udel.edu/health

 

School of Nursing - www.udel.edu/nursing

 

Office of Graduate Studies - www.udel.edu/gradoffice

            The central location for graduate admissions and enrollment information

 

Graduate Nursing Catalog Online – http://www.udel.edu/nursing/handbook/LIPPENCO.doc

            Official listings of program descriptions, degree options, faculty, and courses

 

Official Student Handbook – http://www.udel.edu/stuguide/08-09/index.html

            Important information about life as a student at UD

 

Office of the Registrar - www.udel.edu/Registrar

            This office maintains official calendars and some information on policies and procedures

 

UD SIS, the Student Information System – www.udel.edu/udsis

With your student identification number and PIN, you can use UD SIS to access grades, bills, unofficial transcripts, and to change addresses.

 

Billing and Collections - www.udel.edu/bill_coll/fees.html

            Tuition and fees

 

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid – http://admissions.udel.edu/finance/

 

Foreign Student & Scholar Services – http://www.udel.edu/ofs/

FSSS, part of International Programs & Special Sessions, is the most know office for foreign graduate students.  Visa information, IAP-66 policies, advice for apartment searching, and more.

 

Student Health Services - www.udel.edu/shs

 

Continuing Education - www.continuingstudies.udel.edu

 

Continuing Education - UD Online – www.continuingstudies.udel.edu/udonline/

 

Information Technologies - Help Centerwww.udel.edu/help

 

Thesis Manual Online – www.udel.edu/gradoffice/current/thesismanual.html

 

Professional and Continuing Studies – www.pcs.udel.edu/udonline

            This office handles all online course registrations

 

Writing Centerhttp://www.english.udel.edu/wc/  

The Writing Center is available to assist students with the technical aspects of preparing formal expository and scientific papers.  Staff members at the center are most willing to assist students who have writing problems to improve their scholarly communications.  The Writing Center is located in 016 Memorial Hall.  The phone number is 831-1168.

 

 

Revised: Grad Ed 9/2008