San Jose State University School of Nursing Graduate Programs: Meeting Health Care System Needs September 19, 2008

1. San Jose State UniversitySchool of NursingGraduate Programs: Meeting Health Care System NeedsSeptember 19, 2008 Phyllis M. Connolly, PhD, PMHCNS-BC Professor Graduate Coordinator 408-924-3144 connollyDR@son.sjsu.edu

2. Questions to Consider How will you prepare yourself to ensure patient safety and quality care? IOM Report Demand for Changes Safe Effective Patient-centered Timely Efficient equitable Graduate Education optional or mandatory?

3. AACN: Role New Clinical Nurse Leader Leadership in care of sick across all environments Design and provision of health promotion and risk reduction services for diverse populations Provision of evidence-based practice Population-based health care to individuals, clinical populations & communities

4. Clinical Nurse Leader Role Cont. Clinical decision-making Design and implementation of plans of care Risk anticipation Participation in identification and collection of care outcomes Accountability for evaluation and improvement of point of care outcomes

5. Thinking About Master’s Program? You may take, on space available, and with the approval of the Graduate Coordinator, a graduate course during Semester 8 of your undergraduate Program YES, there is a form!! http://www.sjsu.edu/gradstudies/forms/internalxfercredit.pdf Be careful that you do not enroll in a course that is in a time conflict with your undergraduate courses

6. Mission Statement Provided innovative education in the art and science of professional nursing while empowering our baccalaureate and masters graduates to be socially and ethically responsible and knowledgeable clinicians, leaders, and scholars who will meet the changing healthcare needs of a global community.

9. Requirements for enrollment Undergraduate No more than 14 units to finish BSN No graduate course is required for your BSN Have a 2.5 (C+) average on all upper-division standing completed at SJSU Enroll in no more than 15 units Completed graduation check list Take only letter grade for course Only 6 units will be transferred into graduate program; submit form after you are admitted to the Graduate Program Obtain approval from Graduate Coordinator prior to enrollment

10. Ultimate Goal Meet your personal and professional goals

11. Application Process Graduate Program, SJSU Graduates

12. Application DeadlineFall 2009 Application materials for Fall 2009 are due to Graduate Studies by May 15, 2009 may close sooner. If you are requesting transcripts request 2 sets one directly one to School of Nursing, and yourself, keep it sealed Nursing Application is sent to Graduate Coordinator in the School of Nursing by May 15, 2009; Yes you must complete two applications Forms for Nursing application are available at the Nursing website www.sjsu.edu/nursing click on Academic Programs MS

13. Conditions You may be admitted with “Conditions” You need to provide the Graduate Coordinator with documentation that you met those conditions ASAP You cannot progress to “Candidacy” until all conditions are met and Graduate Studies has the form stating that you have met all conditions.

14. Conditions:Statistic RenewalEconomics Update statistics at community college, equivalency MATH 10 or SJSU STAT 95; Principles of Economics (Econ1A) must have a B or better Check articulation website for courses in community colleges http://artic.sjsu.edu On-line courses, are available in some colleges Option to request “credit” rather than a “grade” for statistics renewal only Must meet within the 1st semester of the program

15. Other Conditions: Submit Immediately Copy of current RN license Health Statement Immunization Status Letters of reference; make sure person completes the rating scale and the letter Various transcripts GPA below 3.0

16. Program Outcomes Incorporating systems theory concepts, ANA Social Policy Statement (1995), relevant ANA Standards of Care, AACN Essentials for Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (1996),National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF); and the California Board of Nursing, the master’s nursing graduate will: apply critical thinking and ethical decision-making including the use of the nursing and research processes; provide theory and research-based culturally competent, safe therapeutic nursing interventions for clients in advanced nursing practice; employ advanced interpersonal skills in professional relationships with clients, families/caregivers, and multidisciplinary health care team members; support health promotion and disease prevention activities in developing and monitoring holistic plans of care for well and at-risk clients, considering access, quality and cost;

17. Program Outcomes Cont. demonstrate the collaborative and leadership skills required in advanced nursing practice within a multidisciplinary and multicultural (community) health care context; plan, implement, and evaluate advanced nursing practice that promotes and preserves health and healthy lifestyles of individual clients and aggregates; plan, implement, and evaluate advanced therapeutic nursing practice in a rapidly changing, multicultural health care environment; implement care management, including but not limited to case management, resource management, advocacy, and outcome evaluation; employ information technology in advanced nursing practice to evaluate and improve heath care delivery and outcomes; actualize the advanced nursing practice role by incorporating professional standards, ethical guidelines, legal mandates, and professional activities.

21. Graduate Publications Amaro, D., Abriam-Yago, K., Yoder, M. (2006). Perceived barriers of ethnically diverse students in nursing programs. Journal of Nursing Education, 45(7), 247 -254. Hong, S., Murphy, S. O. & Connolly, P. M. (2008). Parental satisfaction with nurses’ communication and pain management in a pediatric unit. Pediatric Nursing, 34(4), 289-293. Kavanagh, D., Connolly, P., & Cohen, J. (2006). Promoting evidence-based practice: Implementing the American stroke association’s acute stroke program. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 21(2), 135-142. Twoy, R., Connolly, P. M., & Novak, J. M. (2007). Coping strategies used by parents of children with autisum. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 19, 1-10.

24. Innovative Learning Environment Blackboard Webpage: internet Blended; on campus & online Home computer E-mail Elluminate

25. Blended CoursesOn campus, Blackboard Structured number of must attend on campus classes with in person assignments Blackboard Shell and tools to use Email Discussion Board Assignment area Modules Course materials Chat Room Use Online Chat Room Faculty Office for questions & Office hours Elluminate online voice and video

26. Highlights? 36 units: Full and part-time approaches Traineeship financial awards Some core courses televised and/or webcasted (view on your home computer); blended courses Some Online courses High satisfaction of graduates NO GREs required Many classes are in the evening

27. Highlights Ethnically diverse student body 100% Pass Rate, FNP Certification Exam May 06 Doctorally prepared faculty active in professional and scholarly activities Admissions accepted Fall and Spring Research Project Approximately 35-40% of the manuscripts are published in scholarly journals

28. Faculty Supported Research Opportunities Outcome Omaha Documentation System Study on-going (Dr. Yoder, 924-1324; myoder@son.sjsu.edu) SIMS Study (Dr. Colleen O’Leary-Kelley, 924-1319, colear@son.sjsu.edu) Evaluation Study Accelerated BSN Program (Dr. Coleen Saylor, 924-1321; csaylor@son.sjsu.edu)

29. Fees Regular University, Fall 2008 $2, 350.00 per semester, full time 6.1 units and above $1,561.00 per semester, 1-6 units Parking permit additional

30. Administrator, Educator Options Courses: Special Sessions Fees 22 units for specialty courses for Nurse Administrator Nurse Educator $400/unit for 22 units Total $8,800 $400 fee may increase in near future

31. Financial Aid University http://scholarships.sjsu.edu/dept/nursing.html Scholarships: College, School of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, Int. Private http://www.sjsu.edu/nursing/finassist.htm Professional Nurse Traineeship

32. Professional Nurse Traineeships Federal Grants Funds available if you are: US citizen and Full time, 7 units or more, or Enrolled in NURS 297/299, or Part time in the last year of program Not receiving Moore Grant funds Applications available at School of Nursing Graduate web site Limit $2,500 total awards; If VA employee check with your administrator

33. Frequently Asked Questions Do you have on-line courses?  ANSWER  We have several courses: NURS 266 Health Care Informatics offered NURS 236A Nursing Administration Theory, Concepts and Practicum I. Nurs 236B Nursing Admin Theory & Practicum II Blended courses Nurs 246; Bus 285; Bus 286; EDIT 186; EDIT 272 Webcasted Courses: NURS 200 and NURS 204 sometimes & some School Nursing Courses

34. Frequently Asked Questions    If my GPA in the last 60 units of undergraduate work is less than a 3.0 can I be accepted? ANSWER You may be admitted conditionally to take one graduate course after review of your undergraduate transcript and with a consultation interview with the Graduate Coordinator. After successful completion with a B or better, you will be evaluated again and expected to maintain a minimum of a B average throughout program.

35. Frequently Asked Questions If I have conditions when can I start the graduate courses? ANSWER Generally you can meet conditions while you are enrolled in the core courses with the approval of the Graduate Coordinator. The first condition which needs to be met is completion of BSN & passing NCLEX. Statistics renewal and Econ1A should be done within the first semester.

36. Curriculum Design: Core Courses 14 Units NURS 200 Health Care Systems, 3 Units NURS 202 Theoretical Foundations, 2 units NURS 204 Diverse Populations and Health Care, 3 units NURS 295 Research Design, 3 units NURS 297 Seminar Project or Thesis, 1 unit NURS 297 Project or Thesis, 2 units

37. Nurse Administrator NURS 246 Modern Organizations & Health Care, 3 units NURS 236A Nursing Adm. Theories, & Practicum I, 3 units NURS 236B, Nursing Adm. Theories, & Practicum, II, 4 units NURS 266 Health Care Informatics BUS 220 Accounting Principles, 3 units BUS 285 Total Quality Management, 3 units BUS 286 Project Management, 3 units

38. Nurse Educator Option22 Units NURS 212 Curriculum Design, 3 units NURS 214 Nursing Education Theory & Practicum I, 5 units (240 hrs clinical) NURS 216 Nursing Education Theory & Practicum II, 5 units (240 hrs. clinical) NURS 208 Special Topics (20 clinical hrs.) or EDIT 272, Distance Education NURS 266 Health Care Informatics on-line course, 3 units* EDIT 186 Instructional Media/ 3 units; blended online and in person

39. School Nurse Clinical Specialist & Credential NURS 206, 3 units, Advance Health Assessment NURS 270, 3 units, School Nursing Pathophysiology & Pharmacology NURS 272, 5 units, School Nursing I: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) NURS 274, 5 units, School Nursing II: CNS 2 Education supporting courses, 3 units each

40. School Audiometrist Courses Academic Credit or Contact Hours OK SJSU: EdAu 115, Introductory Hearing Science & SJSU: EdAu 170, Audiology, or Equivalent Courses offered at: other CSU, campuses University of California University of The Pacific

41. What if I have more questions about School Nursing Call or email Dr. Daryl Canham at: canham@son.sjsu.edu (408) 924-1323

42. Completion of Degree MS Culminating Experience (form submitted by Graduate Coordinator Orals Presentation Completion of NURS 297 Project Submission of manuscript to scholarly journal Convocation Student event Each Dec. & May Commencement SJSU Spartan Stadium, May each year Details in Graduate Newsletter each semester

43. Planning Your Program Select your option All core courses Review planned schedule for offerings Meet all conditions early Make arrangements with family & work

44. Helpful Hints Stress Management Time Management Ask for help Healthy life style Nutrition Exercise Sleep Rest & leisure

45. Practice what you preach

46. Contacts & Resources School of Nursing, 408-924-3131 Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Connolly 408-924-3144 Graduate Studies, 408-924-2480 School Nurse Coordinator, Dr. Canham, 408-924-1323

47. Resources Advising Graduate Newsletter http://www.sjsu.edu/nursing/PDF/newsletter.pdf Schedule of Classes University Catalogue Graduate Studies Office Student Organizations Library www.sjlibrary.org Peers Family Scholarships

49. Web Sites San Jose State University website http://www.sjsu.edu School of Nursing Graduate Program http://www.sjsu.edu/nursing/ms.htm University catalog on line http://info.sjsu.edu  Articulation agreements; course equivalency http://artic.sjsu.edu Graduate forms http://www2.sjsu.edu/gradstudies/Current/Forms.html Dr. Connolly Faculty Web Page http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty_and_staff/faculty_detail.jsp?id=213 Special Sessions Registration Form http://galaxy.sjsu.edu/specialSession/pdfs/rdform.pdf

50. Nursing’s responsibility is awesome—in patient care and also in creating a new society (Nyberg, 1998, p. 209)

51. The End: Looking Forward to Seeing You Soon