ACADEMIC
PROGRAM APPROVAL
CHECKLIST
This form is a routing document for
the approval of new and revised academic programs. Page 2 will serve as an attachment to the
Faculty Senate agenda. Proposing
department should complete form, attach as a cover page and forward to the
college dean. Documentation should include copy of curriculum as it is to
appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog. Proposals must arrive to the
Undergraduate/Graduate Committee by November in order to reach the Faculty Senate
by March 1. Proposals received after
this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog
for that year.
1.
Proposed change leads to the degree of
( ) Bachelor of Arts (
) Master of Arts ( ) Doctor of Philosophy
( ) Bachelor of Science ( X ) Master of Science ( ) Other
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2.
( ) New major/curriculum
Title to be entered in record of
students who select this program
(
) New minor Title to be entered in record of students
who select this program
(
) Change from provisional to permanent status.
3.
(X) Revision of existing: ( )
major ( ) minor ( )
concentration (X) specialization
Present
titles: 1. Gerontologic Nursing (NURS
831, NURS 832) 2. Cardiopulmonary
Nursing (NURS 840, NURS 841), Oncology/Immune Deficiency ( NURS 845, NURS 846)
Records
System Program Code
( ) Add/delete required courses/credit hours
( ) Add
(X) Merging 3 specializations into one and
naming it Adult Health
(
) Delete concentration: __________________________________________________________________________________
Title
4.
( ) Deletion of
existing/disestablish: ( )
major ( ) minor (
) Other _______________________________
Title Code______________________
5.
( ) Policy
Change____________________________________________________________________________________
Title/Department
ROUTING AND APPROVALS: (Please do
not remove supporting documentation.)
Department Chairperson Date
Dean of College Date
Chairperson, Senate Com. On UG or GR
Studies Date
Chairperson, Senate Coordinating
Com. Date
Secretary, Faculty Senate Date
Date of Senate Resolution Date
to be Effective
Registrar Program
Code Date
Vice Provost for Academic Programs
& Planning Date
Provost Date
Board of Trustee Notification Date
AUTHORIZED
DEGREE TITLES
Please check
the appropriate degree:
( ) Bachelor
of Applied Science
( ) Bachelor
of Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Educational Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Civil Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Computer Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Environmental Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Fine Arts
( ) Bachelor
of Liberal Studies
( ) Bachelor
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Bachelor
of Music
( ) Bachelor
of Science
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Accounting
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Agriculture
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Business Administration
( ) Bachelor
of Science in Education
( ) Bachelor of Science in Nursing
( ) Master of Applied Sciences
( ) Master
of Arts
( ) Master
of Arts in Liberal Studies
( ) Master
of Business Administration
( ) Master
of Chemical Engineering
( ) Master
of Civil Engineering
( ) Master
of Education
( ) Master
of Electrical Engineering
( ) Master
of Environmental and Energy Policy
( ) Master
of Fine Arts
( ) Master
of Instruction
( ) Master
of Marine Policy
( ) Master
of Materials Science and Engineering
( ) Master
of Mechanical Engineering
( ) Master
of Music
( ) Master
of Physical Therapy
( ) Master
of Public Administration
( ) Master
of Science
( X) Master
of Science in Nursing
( ) Doctor
of Education
( ) Doctor
of Philosophy
This document will be retained
permanently in the Faculty Senate Office.
Revised
Currently, three areas of concentration (e.g. Gerontologic Nursing, Cardiopulmonary
Nursing, and Oncology/Immune Deficiency Nursing) focus on advanced nursing care
in adult populations. Although the
courses in these concentrations
focus on different specialty areas, students who plan to work with adults and
who complete the curriculum requirements for Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)
are eligible to sit for the same Adult Medical-Surgical certification exam
offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Combining the three existing concentrations
into one new concentration (Adult Health) provides the following:
Students entering this area
of concentration (Adult Health) within the existing Clinical Nurse Specialist
(CNS) track will have the same admission requirement, the same number of
credits, the same number of clinical hours, and the same terminal objectives as
all students within the CNS graduate nursing program. The only changes will be as follows:
a.
Two different clinical courses (NURS 636 and NURS 646) will
replace the two specialty clinical courses currently listed under the Gerontology, Cardiopulmonary, and
Oncology concentrations
b.
Students may focus their clinical hours in any area of adult
health in which they are interested, rather than just the three that previously
existed.
c.
Students are eligible for the Medical-Surgical CNS examination
upon completion of the program.
Department of Nursing –
Revision of existing specializations in the
Clinical Nurse Specialist concentration
Whereas a variety of
opportunities in Adult Health continue to be sought for graduate nursing
students in the Clinical Nurse Specialist concentration and
Whereas criteria set
forth by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists are available
to guide the education of Clinical Nurse Specialists and
Whereas the number
of students in programs that focus specifically on Adult Health (e.g., Cardiopumonary
Nursing, Gerontologic Nursing, Oncology/Immune Deficiency Nursing) have
fluctuating enrollments and
Whereas the proposed revisions allow for additional
areas of focus in Adult Health and
Whereas a commitment remains to continue to offer a
variety of Adult Health opportunities in the Clinical Nurse Specialist
concentration and
Whereas efficient
utilization of the resources in the Department of Nursing is desired
We, therefore,
propose to merge the current three specializations that focus on adult health
in the Clinical Specialist Concentration into one specialization entitled
Clinical Nurse Specialist in Adult Health.
CORE COURSES FOR
CLNS, FNPR, AND ANP 13 Credits
NURS 804 Advanced Practice
Roles for Health Care Providers 3
NURS 810 Nursing Science: Theory & Research 3
EDUC 665 Elementary Statistics 3
Choice of one from among the following:
NURS 868 Scholarly Project 3
NURS 869 Master’s Thesis 6
NURS 887 Nursing Science: Research Application 3
CLINICAL NURSE
SPECIALIST
Additional Courses 21
NURS 820 Advanced Health Assessment 3
NURS 821 Advanced Pathophysiology* 3
NURS 860 Clinical Nurse Specialist Advanced
Clinical Practice 2
NURS 886 Clinical Nurse Specialist Role Integration 4
Elective
Or
NURS 822 Advanced Pharmacology 3
(*PSYC 829 Advanced Psychopatholgy or EDUC 813
Childhood Psychopathology required for Psychiatric CNS
Instead of NURS 821)
REQUIRED COURSES FOR
CLNS IN ADULT HEALTH
NURS 636 - Adult Health I 3
NURS 646 - Adult Health II 3
TOTAL CREDITS
REQUIRED
NURS
636: Adult Health I
This course provides the
learner with the conceptual foundation and practical knowledge base needed to
develop the essential characteristics of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in
Adult Health. Course content is organized around three spheres of influence:
Patients, Families/Communities, Nursing Personnel, and Organizations/Networks
with a primary focus on patient/family/community. Areas of emphasis include:
assessment skills, therapeutic interventions (health promotion, disease
prevention, and restoration of health), education of patients and caregivers,
evidence-based practice, and issues/trends in health care.
(Prerequisite or co-requisite
courses: NURS 804, NURS 821)
Objectives:
1.
Incorporate information
from comprehensive assessments of patients and families into a plan of care.
2.
Evaluate the
influence of cultural diversity on the health related responses of individuals,
families, and communities.
3.
Integrate the
essential CNS characteristics (as defined by the National Association of
Clinical Nurse Specialists) into the care of patients, families, and
communities.
4.
Participate in
interdisciplinary efforts within the organization to promote/restore the health
of individuals, families, and communities.
5.
Utilize research
and other evidence to determine “best practice” in specific specialty areas.
6.
Determine the
effects of environmental factors on the well-being of patients and families,
and communities.
7.
Demonstrate
effective teaching strategies tailored to meet specific educational needs
(e.g., patients, families, staff, professional personnel)
Suggested topics:
Suggested teaching
strategies:
1.
Case studies
2.
Analytic/reflective
journals
3.
Case
presentations
4.
Group projects
5.
Scholarly papers
6.
Community project
7.
Online
participation
8.
Clinical
portfolio
Suggested hour allotment:
Seven hours clinical per week plus two hours of course work related to clinical
issues.
NURS 646: Adult
Health II
Course Description: Provides
the learner with opportunities to develop advanced skills inherent to the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role, as
determined by the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists. Course
content is organized around the three spheres of influence with emphasis on
Nursing and Healthcare Personnel and builds upon CNS content in previous
courses. Areas of emphasis may include:
leadership, collaboration, citizenship, cost effective care, innovations
in practice, and mentorship.
(Prerequisite course: Adult
Health I)
Objectives:
1.
Guide personnel
in the evaluation of technologic advances in the care of patients, families,
and communities.
2.
Evaluate pharmacologic
advances for potential use in the care of patients.
3.
Address actual or
potential health risks to informal caregivers.
4.
Guide nursing
personnel in planning cost effective care for patients, families, and
communities.
5.
Assist nursing
personnel in evaluating evidence based practice for use within the
organization.
6.
Provide
role-modeling behavior for nurses and other health professionals.
7.
Utilize
appropriate online resources in planning patient and family care.
8.
Integrate the
essential CNS characteristics into the care of patients, families, and/or
communities, as well as nursing personnel.
Suggested topics:
Suggested teaching
strategies:
1. Case studies
2. Analytic/reflective journals
3. Case presentations
4. Group projects
5. Scholarly papers
6. Community project
7. Online participation
8. Clinical portfolio
Suggested hour allotment:
Seven hours clinical per week plus two hours coursework.