nursbs-lnbn : nursing: lpn to bsn - university of arkansas · 2020. 12. 6. · 2. director of...

11/30/2020 Program Management

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Submi�er: User ID: hopeb lkulcza Phone:5770 7456

Program Status Ac�ve

Academic Level Undergraduate

Type of proposal Major/Field of Study

Are you adding a concentra�on?No

Are you adding or modifying a track?No

Are you adding or modifying a focused study?No

Effec�ve Catalog Year Fall 2021

College/School CodeCollege of Educa�on and Health Professions (EDUC)

In Workflow1. EDUC Dean Ini�al2. Director of Program

Assessment andReview

3. Registrar Ini�al4. Ins�tu�onal

Research5. NURS Chair6. EDUC Curriculum

Commi�ee7. ARSC Dean8. EDUC Dean9. Global Campus

10. Provost Review11. University Course

and ProgramCommi�ee

12. Faculty Senate13. Provost Final14. Provost's Office--

No�fica�on ofApproval

15. Registrar Final16. Catalog Editor Final

Approval Path1. 10/08/20 1:08 pm

KetevanMamiseishvili(kmamisei):Approved for EDUCDean Ini�al

2. 10/08/20 6:57 pmAlice Griffin(agriffin): Approvedfor Director of

Date Submi�ed: 10/13/20 8:40 am

Viewing: NURSBS-LNBN : Nursing: LPN to BSNOp�onLast approved: 05/19/20 9:17 amLast edit: 10/13/20 8:40 amChanges proposed by: hopeb

Select a reason for this modifica�onMaking Minor Changes to an Exis�ng Degree (e.g. changing 15 or fewer hours,changing admission/gradua�on requirements, adding/changing Focused Study orTrack)

Catalog Pages Usingthis Program

Eleanor Mann School of Nursing (NURS)

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Department CodeEleanor Mann School of Nursing (NURS)

Program Code NURSBS-LNBN

Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing

CIP Code

ProgramAssessment andReview

3. 10/09/20 2:14 pmLisa Kulczak(lkulcza): Rollback toDirector of ProgramAssessment andReview for RegistrarIni�al

4. 10/09/20 2:46 pmAlice Griffin(agriffin): Approvedfor Director ofProgramAssessment andReview

5. 10/12/20 10:16 amLisa Kulczak(lkulcza): Approvedfor Registrar Ini�al

6. 10/12/20 12:00 pmGary Gunderman(ggunderm):Approved forIns�tu�onalResearch

7. 10/12/20 4:51 pmSusan Pa�on(skpa�on): Rollbackto Ini�ator

8. 10/13/20 2:39 pmKetevanMamiseishvili(kmamisei):Approved for EDUCDean Ini�al

9. 10/20/20 3:13 pmAlice Griffin(agriffin): Approved



for Director ofProgramAssessment andReview

10. 10/28/20 5:16 pmLisa Kulczak(lkulcza): Approvedfor Registrar Ini�al

11. 10/28/20 5:36 pmGary Gunderman(ggunderm):Approved forIns�tu�onalResearch

12. 10/29/20 8:32 amSusan Pa�on(skpa�on):Approved for NURSChair

13. 11/04/20 2:21 pmKetevanMamiseishvili(kmamisei):Approved for EDUCCurriculumCommi�ee

14. 11/04/20 4:47 pmJeannie Hulen(jhulen): Approvedfor ARSC Dean

15. 11/04/20 5:15 pmKetevanMamiseishvili(kmamisei):Approved for EDUCDean

16. 11/04/20 5:16 pmSuzanne Kenner(skenner): Approvedfor Global Campus



51.3801 - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

Program TitleNursing: LPN to BSN Op�on

Program DeliveryMethod

Online/Web-based

No

Yes

College(s)/School(s) College/School Name

Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences (ARSC)

17. 11/05/20 12:59 pmTerry Mar�n(tmar�n): Approvedfor Provost Review

18. 11/20/20 4:31 pmMyrlinda Soedjede(myrlinda):Approved forUniversity Courseand ProgramCommi�ee

History1. Jun 27, 2019 by Lisa

Kulczak (lkulcza)2. Jun 27, 2019 by Lisa

Kulczak (lkulcza)3. May 12, 2020 by

hstogsdi4. May 19, 2020 by

Charlie Alison(calison)

Is this program interdisciplinary?

Does this proposal impact any courses from another College/School?



What are the totalhours needed tocomplete theprogram?

120

Reason for offeringWeb-based Program

The online op�on is needed to facilitate enrollment of LPN’s in the BSN program. The current LPN-BSNop�on is offered only in the tradi�onal format and enrollment has tradi�onally been very low. (There is only1 LPN enrolled currently.) Moving this op�on to online will help reach working LPN’s who need flexibility intheir schedule and the LPN’s in rural areas of Arkansas and beyond. The LPN-BSN and RN-BSN op�ons willbe offered via distance delivery.

Maximum Class Sizefor Web-basedCourses

25

Course deliverymode

Method(s)

Online

Class interac�onmode

Method(s):

Electronic Bulle�n Boards

E-mail

Other

Specify OtherInterac�on Methods

Blackboard Collaborate, Zoom

Percent Online100% with No Required Campus Component

Provide a List ofServices Supplied byConsor�a Partners orOutsourcedOrganiza�on

On-line/Web-based Informa�on



N/A

Es�mate Costs of theProgram over theFirst 3 Years

N/A

List Courses Taughtby Adjunct Faculty

UploadMemorandum ofUnderstanding Forms(if required)

Program Requirements and Descrip�on

Requirements

Program Requirements

Step Two - Nursing Program EligibilityUpon no�fica�on from the academic advisor that a student is ready to enter the nursing program courses, thenursing department will complete a review to determine eligibility by verifying all of the following criteria:Comple�on of an accredited and state board approved L.P.N., L.V.N., or L.P.T.N. program.Proof of, and maintenance of , an ac�ve, unencumbered license to prac�ce as an L.P.N., L.V.N., or L.P.T.N. inArkansas and/or any other state that has granted approval of the program. Not all state boards of nursing willaccept outside of state educa�on. See program website for current list of allowed states. Students admi�ed tothe program will be required to maintain this ac�ve, unencumbered status for the dura�on of their enrollmentin the program.Employment/nursing experience status of applicant based on the following:Documenta�on from current and/or recent employer(s) where applicant is hired as an L.P.N. including ins�tu�onor organiza�on name, address, and supervisor contact informa�on, area or unit of service, posi�on �tle, andemployment status (e.g., full-�me, part-�me, per diem). Employer verifica�on of 2,000-L.P.N. prac�ce-hourshave been completed in the 24 months prior to the beginning of the program (form provided in Universityapplica�on).Addi�onal Program Informa�on and RequirementsProfessional nursing courses for L.P.N. to B.S.N. students are delivered online through University of ArkansasGlobal Campus. Clinical prac�cum hours can be completed with a qualified (B.S.N. level or higher) student-selected preceptor in the student's geographic area.L.P.N.toB.S.N.students may also receive credit for NURS 3772 / NURS 3782 , NURS 4124 / NURS 4143 , and/or NURS 3302 through valida�onexamina�on.Qualifica�on for these exams is based on se�ng of nursing



prac�cehours.Students are required to provide proof of all required clinical paperwork as requested by theschool of nursing. Please note that annual criminal background checks and regular drug screens are required.(The most current clinical requirements can be located in the student handbook.)Students admi�ed to the program may request up to 3 credit hours of previously completed B.S.N. level coursecredit in subs�tu�on for a core L.P.N. to B.S.N. toB.S.N.program of study course. Pe��ons for transfer credit willbe evaluated for core course subs�tu�on eligibility by nursing faculty.Students that have started an LPN to RN or LPN to BSN program at another ins�tu�on are required to submita le�er from that ins�tu�on sta�ng eligibility for admission.Credit for courses listed below will be held in escrow. The student will receive credit for these courses uponsuccessful comple�on of the program.NURS 2032 Therapeu�c and Interprofessional Communica�on 2NURS 3313 Pharmacology in Nursing 3NURS 3422 Nursing Concepts: Founda�ons of Professional Prac�ce 2NURS 3424 Professional Role Implementa�on I: Caregiver 4NURS 3644 Professional Role Implementa�on II: Caregiver 4Total Hours 15

Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Nursing L.P.N. to B.S.N.toB.S.N.Op�on (NURSBS-LNBN)

Comple�on of all PLNBN requirements 48L.P.N. to B.S.N. Profressional Nursing Program (57 hours)NURS 3111 Clinical Skills for Professional Nurses 1NURS 3302 Older Adult Nursing 2NURS 3332 Adult Health I for Nurses 2NURS 3772 Mental Health Nursing 2NURS 3782 Mental Health Prac�cum 2NURS 4003 Transi�on to Professional Nursing Prac�ce 3NURS 4013 Informa�cs for the Professional Nurse 3NURS 4023 Health Promo�on Across the Lifespan 3NURS 4063 Popula�on and Community Health Nursing 3NURS 4073 Popula�on and Community Health Prac�cum 3NURS 4092 Professional Role Prac�cum 2NURS 4102 Adult Health II for Nurses 2NURS 4124 Child and Family Nursing 4NURS 4143 Child and Family Prac�cum 3NURS 4203 Leadership for Professional Nurses 3NURS 4212 Leadership Prac�cum 2NURS 4313 Pathophysiology in Nursing 3NURS 4323 Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning 3

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NURS 4503 Introduc�on to Health Care Policy 3NURS 4542 Cri�cal Care Nursing 2NURS 4552 Cri�cal Care Prac�cum 2NURS 4701 Professional Nursing Synthesis 1NURS 4843 Scien�fic Founda�on for Professional Nursing Prac�ce 3Escrow credit (15 hours)NURS 2032 Therapeu�c and Interprofessional Communica�on 2NURS 3313 Pharmacology in Nursing 3NURS 3422 Nursing Concepts: Founda�ons of Professional Prac�ce 2NURS 3424 Professional Role Implementa�on I: Caregiver 4NURS 3644 Professional Role Implementa�on II: Caregiver 4Total Hours 120The minimum number of hours required to receive a baccalaureate degree at the University of Arkansas is 120semester hours. The nursing major is exempt from the eight-semester degree plan since the program isadmission-based.Progression, Withdrawal, and Dismissal for L.P.N. to B.S.N. toB.S.N.program (NURSBS-LNBN)For progression in the nursing program, only grades of "C" or above will be accepted. Students who make lessthan a "C" may not progress into courses for which that course is a prerequisite un�l the course is repeated andthe required minimum grade a�ained. Note that the Eleanor Mann School of Nursing uses the following gradingscale and exam policy:Grading Scale: A = 92-100% B = 83-91% C = 75-82% D = 62-74% F = below 62%Exam Policy: A 75% average on class exams is necessary to pass the course. Once this criterion is met, othercourse grades will be factored into the final grade.If a student earns a "D" or "F" in a course, the course may be repeated once. The course must be passed on thesecond a�empt. If a student earns a "D" or "F" in a second course, the student will be dismissed from theprogram and may not be eligible for re-admission.If the student does not earn a grade of at least "C" upon repea�ng the nursing course, the student may notenroll in any nursing courses or con�nue in the School of Nursing or be eligible for re-admission.If a student withdraws from a course, the course may be repeated. No more than two withdraws from the samecourse will be allowed. If not passed in the third a�empt, the student will be dismissed from the program.The one "D" policy includes only nursing courses.Students must maintain an ac�ve, unencumbered license to prac�ce nursing. If at any point in the dura�on ofthe program, the student's license becomes encumbered or inac�ve the student must no�fy the school ofnursing and will be dismissed from the program.For licensed nurses the school of nursing is mandated to report posi�ve drug screens to the board of nursing.Confirma�on of a posi�ve drug screen will result in being administra�vely withdrawn from nursing courses anddismissed from the nursing program.A posi�ve background check may impede or halt the student's progression in the program and may impactclinical placement and eligibility for licensure. If a student is arrested during their program of study, the school of













nursing should be no�fied immediately and the student will become ineligible for clinical courses pending theoutcome of an inves�ga�on and/or judicial process.The school of nursing will comply with the policies, rules, and regula�ons set by the Arkansas State Board ofNursing and that of the student's respec�ve State Board of Nursing Didac�c/Clinical Prac�cum Courses(NURSBS-LNBN)Students who do not complete all required compliance documents as specified in the Student and ClinicalHandbooks by the due date will not be enrolled into the clinical course and have to defer to the next availablesemester upon comple�on of pending compliance requirements. If a student taking a didac�c and an associated prac�cum in the same semester decides to withdraw from thedidac�c, they must also withdraw from the prac�cum.Didac�c/Clinical Prac�cum Courses (NURSBS-LNBN)A student who needs to repeat a course in which they were unsuccessful must make pe��on to the StudentAffairs Commi�ee in nursing and are encouraged to do so as soon as they are aware of the need to repeat acourse. An academic success plan will be implemented upon approval as outlined by this commi�ee.Students will be readmi�ed on a space-available basis according to the following priority system: Priority Groupsfor Placement in Required CoursesFirst Priority — Con�nuing full-�me students in good academic standing.Second Priority — Con�nuing part-�me students in good academic standing.Third Priority — Students repea�ng a course due to an academic or clinical failure.Spaces in clinical prac�cum courses are limited and �ghtly controlled by accredita�on, the State Boards ofNursing, and clinical agency policies. Enrollment in Didac�c courses are limited to space availability. A studentre-enrolling in a Clinical Prac�cum Course (whether due to illness, course failure, or other reasons) will not beassured a clinical placement space in subsequent courses.Readmission will not be considered for any student dismissed from the School of Nursing who obtained a "D" or"F" in one nursing course and was unable to make a "C" or be�er upon repea�ng this course. Also, a studentdismissed from a Clinical Prac�cum Course due to safety, ethical, or dishonesty issues will be administra�velywithdrawn from the course and may be subject to administra�ve withdrawal from the School of Nursingfollowing a full review. Readmission is not guaranteed to these students.Students should note that a flagrant or established pa�er of disregard to Eleanor Mann School of Nursingpolicies can result in failure of the courses and/or dismissal from the program without prior warnings (see Formspage on nursing program website for performance improvement plan guidelines).Readmission PoliciesAny student whose enrollment in the professional program of study has been interrupted may seek readmissionfollowing the steps below:Seek readmission into the University of Arkansas (if applicable).Readmission will not be considered for any student dismissed from the School of Nursing who obtained a "D" or"F" in one nursing course and was unable to make a "C" or be�er upon repea�ng this course or who wasdismissed from a Clinical Prac�cum Course due to safety, ethical, or dishonesty issues. Excep�ons to this policywill be considered by the Student Affairs Commi�ee in nursing on an individual basis.Exit Policies



Students must complete the requirements for the degree within five years of enrolling in the first upper-levelnursing course. If the student does not complete the Professional Program of Study within the five-year limit,nursing credits must be reevaluated.In addi�on to the program requirements, students must meet the university and college gradua�onrequirements. This curriculum is subject to change to comply with na�onal accredita�on and the Arkansas StateBoard of Nursing Standards.

8-Semester Plan

L.P.N. to B.S.N. Op�on (NURSBS-LNBN)

Semester Plan

The nature of the L.P.N. to B.S.N. major excludes it from ACT 1014 eight-semester degree-comple�on programrequirements. The degree is a 120 hour degree in accordance with ACT 747.Presented below is a typical plan for comple�ng this degree in five semesters; individual student plans mayvary significantly. Students are not required to enroll in courses during the summer, but courses may be offered. Students maybe able to finish the program sooner if they enroll in summer courses.First Year Units

FallSpringPre-program requirements1 48

Year Total: 48 Second Year Units

FallSpringNURS 4003 Transi�on to Professional Nursing Prac�ce 3 NURS 4323 Health Assessment and Clinical Reasoning 3 NURS 4313 Pathophysiology in Nursing 3 NURS 3772 Mental Health Nursing 2 NURS 3782 Mental Health Prac�cum 2 NURS 3111 Clinical Skills for Professional Nurses 1 NURS 4013 Informa�cs for the Professional Nurse 3NURS 4124 Child and Family Nursing 4NURS 4143 Child and Family Prac�cum 3NURS 4843 Scien�fic Founda�on for Professional Nursing Prac�ce 3Year Total: 14 13 Third Year Units

FallSpringNURS 3302 Older Adult Nursing 2 NURS 3332 Adult Health I for Nurses 2















No

Es�mated StudentDemand for Program

20-25 students peryear

Scheduled ProgramReview Date

2022-2023

Program Goals andObjec�ves

NURS 3332 Adult Health I for Nurses 2 NURS 4023 Health Promo�on Across the Lifespan (Sa�sfies General Educa�on Outcome 4.1) 3 NURS 4203 Leadership for Professional Nurses (Sa�sfies General Educa�on Outcome 5.1) 3

NURS 4212 Leadership Prac�cum 2 NURS 4102 Adult Health II for Nurses 2NURS 4063 Popula�on and Community Health Nursing (Sa�sfies General Educa�on Outcome 4.2) 3

NURS 4073 Popula�on and Community Health Prac�cum 3NURS 4701 Professional Nursing Synthesis (Sa�sfies General Educa�on Outcomes 1.2 and 6.1) 1

Year Total: 12 9 Fourth Year Units

FallSpringNURS 4542 Cri�cal Care Nursing 2 NURS 4552 Cri�cal Care Prac�cum 2 NURS 4092 Professional Role Prac�cum 2 NURS 4503 Introduc�on to Health Care Policy 3 ESCROW credit 15

NURS 2032 Therapeu�c and Interprofessional Communica�onNURS 3313 Pharmacology in NursingNURS 3422 Nursing Concepts: Founda�ons of Professional Prac�ceNURS 3424 Professional Role Implementa�on I: CaregiverNURS 3644 Professional Role Implementa�on II: Caregiver

Year Total: 9 15 Total Units in Sequence: 1201The General Educa�on Curriculum is designed to measure specific knowledge, skills, and a�tudes

developed by students at the University of Arkansas. Since the pre-program requirements are most likelycompleted at other ins�tu�ons, learning outcomes 1.1, 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4 will not be measured inthis program.

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Learning Outcomes

Program Goals and Objec�ves

Course objec�ves are included in each course syllabus and are designed to foster the development ofknowledge, skills and a�tudes necessary for baccalaureate generalist nursing prac�ce. Students areprepared for the role of provider of direct and indirect care, designer of care, coordinator of care andmanager of care. The baccalaureate generalist nurse is a member of the profession who advocates for thepa�ent and the profession. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) curriculum reflects expected studentlearning outcomes that are consistent with the overall program outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes - Graduates of the BSN program are expected to be able to:1.Contribute leadership to health care systems, in professional organiza�ons, and inter-professional teamsto promote quality improvement and pa�ent safety.2.Design, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based health promo�on/health protec�on interven�ons andprograms. 3.Demonstrate skill in using pa�ent care technologies, informa�on systems, and communica�on devicesthat support safe nursing prac�ce4.Use effec�ve professional communica�on and collabora�ve skills to deliver evidence-based care toindividuals, families and communi�es as part of an inter-professional team.5.Design, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based health promo�on/health protec�on interven�ons andprograms. 6.Assume responsibility and accountability for behaviors that reflect professional standards formoral, ethical, and legal conduct.7.Conduct comprehensive and focused physical, behavioral, psychological, spiritual, socioeconomic, andenvironmental assessments of health and illness using developmentally appropriate approaches.

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Reviewer CommentsAlice Griffin (agriffin) (10/08/20 6:57 pm): ATTENTION: These changes qualify for theshortened approval workflow.Lisa Kulczak (lkulcza) (10/09/20 2:14 pm): Rollback: Per discussion with Alice G.

Descrip�on of specific change Jus�fica�on for this change

1. Revised forma�ng of the eight semester degree plan,inserted General Educa�on language.

2. Removed op�on to test out of courses

3. Added requirement of students previously enrolled insimilar programs to submit a le�er of eligibility forreadmission

4. Added clinical document compliance statement toprogression policy

5. Added statement regarding the need to withdrawalfrom clinical course if didac�c course is dropped

6. Expanded classroom interac�on methods

1. To provide consistency with the GeneralEduca�on Curriculum language.

These changes sa�sfy the criteria for them to beadministra�vely approved for the fall 2021catalog. AG

2. A�er ge�ng to know the popula�on theteam feels it is in the best interest of thestudent to take all required courses to preparethem for the BSN, RN role and for NCLEX.

3. Our applica�on tells them that we require ale�er of good standing but this did not make itto the catalog. This means that right now whenwe get an admission that cannot provide thele�er from a failed program, we do not haveanything preven�ng us from taking them. Weplan to allow pe��ons to SAC for thesepar�cular students in the future (students rightto appeal).

4. These requirements have been in thehandbook but were added to the catalog toensure understanding of expecta�ons andenforceability

5. Students are not prepared to con�nue in theclinical course without the didac�c component

6. Expanded methods be�er reflect actualinterac�ons between students and faculty



Alice Griffin (agriffin) (10/09/20 2:46 pm): CORRECTION: Due to the changes to the admissionsrequirements, this request will require campus approval.Susan Pa�on (skpa�on) (10/12/20 4:51 pm): Rollback: needs footnote informa�on added

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