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1 Department of Nursing Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN). 2017-2018. ASN Nursing Student Handbook Fall 2017 Page 1 of 56. AUgustAuOctob2. 015. Table of Contents Introduction ..3. Approval and Accreditation ..4. MSU-Northern Mission, Vision, Core Themes .5. Department of Nursing Mission, ASN Mission, Department of Nursing Philosophy ..6. Organizing Conceptual Framework ..6. Definition of QSEN Concepts ..7. ASN Program Outcomes and Student Learning Outcomes .. 7. Program ..8. Graduation and General Education Requirements.

2 9. Nursing Program Process ..11. Nursing Advising ..11. ASN Program Application and Admission Process ..11. Nondiscrimination Statement 13. Nursing Student Functional Expectations ..13. Nursing Student Requirements .. 15. Progression through the Nursing Program .. 17. Graduation and Pinning Ceremony ..18. General Student Information ..20. Clubs, Organizations, and Participation .25. Nursing Program Student Information ..26. Kaplan Information 27. Lab and Clinical Expectations ..30. Medication Administration Policy and Procedures.

3 37. Drug Dosage Calculation Exam 37. Medication Administration Competencies 40. Professional Improvement Plan .43. Misconduct and Grade Appeal ..45. MSU-Northern Department of Nursing Chain of Command .47. APPENDICES. APPENDIX A: CONCEPT MAP/CARE PLAN 48. APPENDIX B: ASN PLAN OF STUDY ..50. APPENDIX C: ASN PROGRAM Nursing COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ..51. APPENDIX D: Department OF Nursing DIRECTORY ..57. APPENDIX E: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM ..58. ASN Nursing Student Handbook Fall 2017 Page 2 of 56. AUgustAuOctob2. 015. Department of Nursing Box 7751 Havre, MT.

4 59501-7751 Phone (406) 265-4196. Fax (406) 265-3772. Toll Free: 1-800-662-6132. MSU-Northern Department of Nursing welcomes returning ASN students and Nursing students who are new to the ASN program delivered at Havre and Lewistown campuses. I congratulate you on your decision to pursue a Nursing Degree . Both the study and practice of Nursing are rigorous, but rewarding, endeavors. The Faculty, Staff, and Administration of Montana State University- Northern Department of Nursing want you to have the best possible education. Our overall departmental goal is to graduate students prepared to assume professional Nursing roles.

5 All of us in the Department of Nursing look forward to assisting you as you prepare to enter the Nursing profession. We want the ASN Program experience to be interesting, exciting, and educational. The MSU-Northern Course Catalog serves as the primary student guideline. Please refer to the MSU-Northern Course Catalog and the MSU-Northern Student Handbook and Planner for general university information. This ASN Nursing Student Handbook outlines the student policies specific to the Department of Nursing . The materials in this handbook present the ASN Program of study, current requirements, and policies.

6 The ASN. Program Handbook provides information to assist students to learn about the curriculum, understand their responsibilities as students, and comply with policies and procedures. Each student is responsible to know, understand, and follow the information in this publication. Please review the handbook and retain it for future use. This handbook will assist you in attaining your goal of becoming a registered nurse. If questions concerning course requirements should arise, individual course syllabi supersede the information presented in this handbook.

7 As a general rule, changes in policies and procedures become effective at the start of the fall semester. Therefore, new and returning students are to attest that they have received a copy, read, and understand the information in the ASN Handbook. Any changes in policies and/or procedures made during the academic year will be distributed to students in writing and will be published on the Nursing web site. Please contact the Department of Nursing Chair or the Department of Nursing Director if questions or concerns arise. The Nursing Faculty and staff are here to facilitate a positive learning experience.

8 Thank you for applying to our Nursing program. We are committed to your educational success, Dr. Starr Department of Nursing Director MSU-Northern **Each portion of this handbook references a more formal policy within the Department of Nursing . We follow policies of MSU-Northern, and where necessary, we have Department of Nursing policies to address those needs specific to our Nursing programs. For additional questions, please contact the Department of Nursing .**. ASN Nursing Student Handbook Fall 2017 Page 3 of 56. AUgustAuOctob2.

9 015. APPROVAL/ACCREDITATION. Montana State University Northern is fully accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 8060 165th Avenue NE, STE 100. Redmond, WA 98052. Phone: (425) 558-4224. Montana State University Northern Department of Nursing Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program is fully approved by: Montana State Board of Nursing 301 South Park PO Box 200513. Helena, MT 59620-0513. Phone: 1-406-841-2300. Montana State University Northern Department of Nursing Associate of Science Degree in Nursing Program is fully accredited by: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

10 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850. Atlanta, Georgia 30326. Phone 404-975-5000. ASN Nursing Student Handbook Fall 2017 Page 4 of 56. AUgustAuOctob2. 015. MSU-NORTHERN'S MISSION STATEMENT. MSU Northern provides higher education to students for professional and technical careers through an institution dedicated to teaching and pursuit of knowledge. (Approved by the Board of Regents on May 20, 2016). MSU-NORTHERN'S VISION STATEMENT. MSU-Northern will be known for its supportive, student-centered environment in which a unique mix of academic programs are responsive to local, regional, and state workforce needs, offered in an atmosphere that promotes student success.