COURSE CHANGE PROPOSAL

COURSE CHANGE PROPOSAL

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USC Columbia

,

Lancaster

,

Salke

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a

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i

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S

u

m

t

er & Union campuses

INSTRUCTIONS:

This form is used to make changes to a course number, title

,

4-letter designator

,

credit hours

,

pre- or

co-requisites, description, delivery location or delivery method, or to delete a course. If the change affects the interests of

another unit or campus

,

letters of concurrence from those units must be attached. The form is available online at

www.sc

.

edu/provostlacadprog

.

Date:

7-15-2014

Campus:

Columbia

College/School:

College of Nursing

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Undergraduate

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Graduate

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Course Designation:

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Credit Hours:

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2

Course Title

(24 Character limit):

Organizational Leadership II

Cross-listed with which course?

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4-letter Designator

Prefi

x

Course Number

Suffix

Course Prerequisites/Corequisites:

NURS

806

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USC Campus

D

Off-Campus site

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very c

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ange

is

being requested,

attach a completed Off-Campus Delivery (OCD) form)

Course Delivery Method:

D Traditional Delivery

~ Distance

Technology Delivery

(streamingvideo.web-based.CD/DVD)

(If distance technology delivery

is

being requested

,

attach a completed Distance Education Delivery (OED) form.)

PROPOSED CHANGE

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Proposed Effective Term- Change to database/bulletin effective no sooner than

:

Year:

2015

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Fall

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Spring

D

May Session

D

Summer I

D

Summer II

N

O

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4

2014

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Delete Course

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Change Course Title to:

Nurse Executive Leadership II

D

Change Course Designator to

:

D

Change Course Number to:

D Add or Change Cross Listing

:

USC

Graduate School

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-0

Change Credit Hours to:

D Change Prerequisites/Corequisites to

:

D

Change Course Description/Content

(Please attach a completed two-column Bulletin Change Form.)

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lease attach a completed Off

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Campus Delivery (OCD) Form.)

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i

stance Education

(Please attach a completed Distance Education Delivery (OED) Form.)

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IMPACT ON OTHER ACADEMIC UNITS

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CAMPUSES

Does the proposed course affect the curriculum, students or academic

interest

of any other unit at USC Columbia

or on a USC Regional Campus?

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,

please

attach

letters of concurrence from relevant units and/or the Office of System Affairs.)

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- Course description change

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(see http

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syllabus component

guidelines

and

template

syllabus)

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"Before"

and

"After"

bulletin description on two-column Bulletin Change Form

(BCH)

D

Justification Form (JUS)

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person:

_Kathleen

_B.

_LaSala

Print name

lasala

@

mailbox.sc.edu

Email Address Signature

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Department Chair:

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Academic Dean:

FacSenate Cours&Curric/

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Kathleen

B

.

LaSala

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lasala@mailbox

.sc.edu

Email Address

Jeannette

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.

Andrews

Print name

jandrews

@

mai lbox.sc.edu

Email Address

Print name Email Address

Associate

Dean

of Academics

Title

803-777-4683

Phone Number

7-15-2014

Date

Signature

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Signature

803-777-3862

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Graduate Council

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Faculty Senate Date of Faculty Governance Approval (if appropriate)

JUSTIFICATION FORM

_JUS

USC Columbia

,

Lancaster

,

Salkehatchie

,

Sumter & Union campuses

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please attach a statement explaining the justification for the proposed program or course action. This form

is

available online at www.sc

.

edu/provostlacadprog.

Date:

9-17-2014

Campus:

Columbia

College/School:

College of Nursing

Depa~ment

(if applicable):

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Degree Program (if applicable):

DNP Nurse Executive Leadership

0 Undergraduate

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Graduate

The College has asked to change the name of the program concentration in the DNP degree from Organizational

Leadership (listed in CHE as Nursing Administration) to Nurse Executive Leadership title. This change more accurately

reflects the professional degree option and the national movement to call such programs this or similar names

.

This

meets current standards for professional practice as outlined in both the American Nurses Association and the

American Organization of Nurse Executives, the standards we uphold as part of national nursing accreditation (by

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

.

The two specialty nursing course names are also being changed to match this new name

:

NURS 806

:

Organizational Leadership I- change to Nurse Executive Leadership I

NURS

807: Organizational Leadership II- change to Nurse Executive Leadership I

NURS

809

:

Advanced Health Care Financing- new coures

Justification for distance education delivery method:

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It is expected that most of the students will be full time, high level nursing executives who

would not be able to take time off from work to attend classes.

2

.

All the other DNP options

are offered online and share the same core classes

.

3. Method of distance education- Blackboard platform delivery method.

Course Number

Course Title

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

COLLEGE OF NURSING

Fall 2014

NURS 807

Nurse Executive Leadership II

Catalog Description

Application of advanced nurse leader competencies to

organizational change in healthcare systems

.

Practicum required

Pre- or Co-requisites

NURS 806

Placement in Curriculum Required DNP NEL course

Credit Allotment

3 (1 credit didactic

;

2 credits field study= 225 contact hours)

Course Schedule TBA

Course Overview This course is the second of two courses building advanced

leadership knowledge and competencies for top-level organizational leadership roles

within health care systems or health-related business organizations. The emphasis of

this course is leadership for clinical excellence

.

Students engage in a semester-long

simulation exercise/case study with real-time complex challenges integrating nursing

science with biophysical

,

psychosocial, business and organizational sciences for the

advancement of quality care and ethical executive nursing practice. Knowledge of

macro- and micro-systems is employed for improvement of patient safety, clinical

quality/quality measurement

,

organizational efficiencies and customer satisfaction.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Implement advanced nursing leadership demonstrating accountability for quality and

efficiency of patient care services across the continuum of care.

2. Develop, implement, and evaluate care delivery approaches based on scientific

evidence to foster transformation of complex organizations and the health care system

as a whole

.

3. Employ principles of business

,

finance

,

economics and health policy to lead quality

improvement and patient safety initiatives in health care systems and across

populations.

4. Examine the influence of micro-systems on patient safety and clinical quality

5. Use theory and research to develop and evaluate strategies for ethical

decision-making in the delivery of care across the continuum

.

6. Employ knowledge of advanced nursing practice

,

micro

-

systems

,

and organizational

theory to deconstruct

,

revise, and re

-

constitute processes for achievement of best

practices.

7. Demonstrate leadership and professionalism through participation in professional and

scholarly organizations and inter/intra-professional committees

,

taskforces

,

and/or

boards.

8

.

Use analytic methods to critically appraise existing literature and other evidence to

determine an implement best practice models for care

.

Teaching Methods

Adobe presenter; Adobe connect; wiki, blog, group forum

,

discussion board

,

individual and group exercises and projects

;

and faculty feedback

Learning Resources

literature

Internet

,

Library

,

text

,

professional data bases

,

research

Evaluation Methods

Project- Organizational leadership and performance effectiveness

Paper & Presentation - Focused on clinical improvement project

Book Report with application to project

Class Participation /Contributions

Grading Scale

90-100

A

87-89

8+

80-86

8

77-79

C+

75-76

c

73-74

D+

Graduate Didactic Course Syllabus Template_ QM&ADA compliant

Revised 7/22/14

70-72

D

69

and Below

Required Textbooks/Supplies/Materials

To be updated

Recommended Textbooks/Supplies/Materials

None

Topical Outline or Class Schedule

1. Organizational dynamics, political realities, and culture

2. Evaluation of clinical care delivery models- clinical outcomes, financial, ethical,

patient/family satisfaction

3. Analysis of service delivery across the continuum of care in organizations,

multi-organization systems, and globally

4. Population health, equity, and social justice applied to complex healthcare challenges

5. Advanced nursing leadership with micro-systems to deconstruct, revise, and

re-constitute processes for achievement of best practices

.

6

.

Evidence-based measurement systems for performance related to throughput and

clinical performance

7. Application of theory and research to case studies in organizational leadership for

improved organizational efficiencies and improved quality of care

8. Coaching and mentoring to support inter/intra-professional growth and expertise in

advancement of best clinical practices

University and College Attendance Policy for Graduate Courses.

Cite the following

QQ!ig: Students are expected to attend all regular class meetings. Unsatisfactory class

attendance may be considered adequate reason by the instructor for requesting the

student to withdraw from a course. (USC Graduate Bulletin, College of Nursing

Graduate Student Handbook)

University and College Attendance Policy for On-Line Graduate Courses

.

Cite the

following policy: Students are expected to log into the course at least 2 times weekly to

read announcements, access course content in Course Weekly Guides, participate in

interactive online learning activities. Unsatisfactory class attendance may be considered

adequate reason by the instructor for requesting the student to withdraw from the

course. (Refer to the most current edition of the USC Graduate Bulletin, current College

Graduate Student Handbook, and the current Student Handbook.)

College of Nursing Core Values

All students are expected to adhere to the Core

Values throughout all portions of this course-clinical, didactic, simulation lab, extrinsic,

etc. These tenets represent key concepts that guide the students, faculty, and

administration of the College of Nursing and we all strive to represent them while in the

community and during

interactions

with each other. The Core Values are as follows:

• Leadership-

Empowering others to achieve a collaborative vision.

• Professionalism-

Congruence of competency, engagement, and ethical

behaviors.

• Respect-

Recognizing the inherent worth of others

.

• Integrity-

Upholding honesty and promoting trustworthiness.

• Caring-

Perpetuation of an atmosphere of compassion, empathy, and

kindness.

• Excellence-

The relentless pursuit of quality in research, teaching, service, and

practice.

• Innovation-

Cultivating flexibility, creativity, and adaptability. (8/19/09)

Online/Electronic Communication Guidelines

Course related communication with faculty and class members

is

considered

professional communication. When posting messages on the course discussion boards

or sending class related email messages to your classmates or instructors

,

please

follow these guidelines:

• Always include a concise and descriptive subject line.

• Always start your message with an appropriate salutation or greeting.

•

Be mindful of the tone of your message. Do not post or send messages when

you are angry or upset.

•

Do not type messages in ALL CAPS as it can be perceived as shouting.

•

Use complete sentences and correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

• Carefully review your messages before posting to the discussion board or

sending by email.

• Always sign your messages using your first and last name to avoid any

uncertainty about the author. An email address is not always sufficient to

identify

the sender.

Courses with required online discussions may have additional rules pertaining to

participation and academic rigor

.

Minimal Expectations for Technical Skills

Graduate Didactic Course Syllabus Template_ QM&ADA compliant

Revised 7/22/14

Students are

-

expected to be able to:

• Create and edit documents using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Send and receive email messages with file attachments

.

•

Navigate the Internet and use search engines

.

•

Upload and download files from Blackboard and other sites as directed by course

instructor(s)

.

•

Learn additional technical skills following instructions prov

i

ded by course

instructor( s)

Students with Disabilities The USC College of Nursing is committed to providing

reasonable accommodations for Students with disabilities

.

Students with disabilities

must contact the Office of Student Disability Services prior to or early in their program to

determine if reasonable accommodations will be provided

.

The following is a link to the

Office of Student Disability Services website (http

:

//www

.

sa.sc

.

edu/sds/}

.

Students with

disabilities must be able to continuously meet the core performance standards and

functional abilities established to ensure that the objectives of the nursing program are

met.

Academic Support Services Students who have difficulties with the course content or

assignments should contact the course instructor for advice on improving their

performance. They can also seek academic support from the Student Success Center.

The main office of the SSC is located at the Thomas Cooper Library and their contact

information is posted at the Student Success Center website

(http:lwww

.

sa

.

sc.edu/ssc/}

.

The SSC provides a variety of services to help students

succeed academically.

Students who need assistance with writing can receive assistance from the USC Writing

Center. Contact information and hours of operation are posted on the Writing Center

website (http

:

//artsandsciences

.

sc.edu/write/university

-

wr

i

ting-center)

Student Support Services The Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support

offers a wide range of services to enhance student experience and support academic

success. To learn more about available opportunities and to access the services

,

visit

the SAAS Programs

&

Services web page (http

:

/www.sa

.

sc

.

edu/aboutlprograms/}.

Statement of Academic Responsibility

.

Cite the following policy: "It is the

responsibility of every student at the University of South Carolina Columbia to adhere

steadfastly to truthfulness and to avoid dishonesty

,

fraud

,

or deceit of any type in

connection with any academic program

.

Any student who violates this rule or who

! I f t

knowingly assists another to violate th

i

s rule shall be subject to d

i

scipline

.

" (USC

Bulletins

,

Carolina Community

,

College of Nursing Student Handbooks)

Student Code of Conduct on Disruptive Activity (Revised 6/23/05):

Cite the

following: The University policies on disruptive activity and misuse of telephones and

other communications technology are described in the Student Code of Conduct in

Carolina Community

"

as follows (See Carolina Community for full description of Student

Code of Conduct)

:

5.18. Disruptive Activity

:

No person or organization may interfere with

,

disrupt normal

activity and operations of

,

or promote the interference or disruption of students

,

faculty

,

administration

,

staff

,

or the educational mission of the University

,

or of the University or

its buildings

,

equipment or facilities. Any form of expression that materially interferes

with such activities and operations or invades the rights of persons may be proscribed

or prohibited. Noncompliance with reasonable t

i

me

,

place

,

or manner restrictions on

expression is considered a violation of this section

.

Such activity includes

,

but is not

limited to

,

behav

i

or in a classroom or instructional program that interferes with the

instructor

'

s or presenter

'

s ability to conduct the class or program

,

or the ability of others

to profit from the class or program. Use of the computer during class is for classroom

materials only.

Examples of disruptive activity (in and out of the classroom) include

,

but are not limited

to

:

• Talking in class

, but not about course content

• Using social media

,

Facebook

,

email

,

games

,

Twitter, Skype

,

etc

.

while in class

• Entering class late

• Sleeping in class

• Fighting

• Yelling/cursing

• Threats

5.19. Misuse of Telephones and/or other Communication Technology

:

No student

shall misuse or abuse

,

or assist in the misuse or abuse of communication equ

i

pment at

the University. Such activity includes

,

but is not limited to

,

using any form of

communication equipment to harass or threaten any person or persons

,

or using any

form of communication equipment to disrupt the normal operations or activities or any

person

,

organization

,

or the University. Communication equipment includes

,

but is not

limited to

,

electronic mail

,

pagers

,

voice mail

,

computers

,

printer

,

etc. Cell phones and

pagers must be turned off or to silent operation during class.

Graduate Didactic Course Syllabus Template_ QM&ADA compliant

Revised 7/22/14

Students found in violation of the student code of conduct will be sanctioned in the

following manner:

1st violation

:

written warning

2nd violation

:

dismissal from the c

l

ass

&

report filed with the Office of Student

Judicial Programs

Blackboard (Revised 4/28/14) Cite the following

:

A significant amount of course

material is ava

i

lable only on Blackboard. You are responsible for accessing this

material and using it appropriately. Detailed instructions on accessing Blackboard are

available at Getting Started with Blackboard Page

(http://www.uts.sc.edu/academic/blackboard/getstarted

.

shtml)

.

Once you have followed

these instructions and have obtained your username and password, you may access

your Blackboard account at the Blackboard Login Page (http

:

//blackboard.sc

.

edu)

.

Your

login will take you to a screen with a listing of all the courses in which you are enrolled

.

If you experience problems logging into Blackboard, you may contact the Service Desk

at the University Technology Services by phone at 803-777-1800, Monday-Friday, 8

a

.

m. - 6 p.m

.

or send an email to bbsupport@sc

.

edu. After hours or on weekends

,

you

may request assistance by sending an email to bbsupport@sc

.

edu or

[email protected]. Please use your official University email account when sending

requests for technical assistance

.

Once you've logged on to your course

,

you can access the complete documentation for

Blackboard by clicking on Help on the main course menu.

NURS 807: Distance EducationTime Breakdown

1 credits didactic = 2100 minutes (300 hours) (4.35 per week)

2 credit clinical= 225 contact hours (32.14 hours x 7 weeks)

Week 1:

Organizational dynamics, political realities, and culture

Activities

Time on Task

Explore the course site & Syllabi

30

min

View recorded videos/lectures

1

hours

Readings

2 hours

Interactive activities:

Online discussions related to content and assignments

1

hour

Clinical contract reviews

15

min

Didactic hours

4.75 hours

Clinical contact hours 0

Week 2:

Evaluation of clinical care delivery models -clinical outcomes,

financial,

ethical,

patient/family satisfaction

Activities

Time on Task

Read the week 2 guide

10

min

View recorded videos/lectures

1

hours

Readings

2 hours

Interactive activities:

Class discussion of course content via blog

1

hour

Total didactic

10.2 hours

Clinical hours with preceptor

32 contact

Week 3:

Analysis of service delivery across the continuum of care in organizations,

multi-organization systems, and globally

Activities

Time on Task

Read the week 3 guide

10 min

View recorded videos/lectures

1

hours

Readings

2 hours

Interactive activities:

Class discussion via blackboard (group forum)

1.65

hour

Total Didactic hours

4.75

Clinical hours with preceptor 32 contact

hours

Week4:

Population health, equity, and social justice applied to complex healthcare challenges

Activities

Time on Task

Read the week 4 guide

10 min

View recorded videos/lectures

1 hours

Readings

2 hours

Interactive activities:

Discuss projects/project plans

1 hour

Class discussion of course content

1

hour

Total Didactic hours

5.2

Clinical hours with preceptor 32 contact

hours

Week 5:

Advanced nursing leadership with micro-systems to deconstruct,

revise,

and

re-constitute processes for achievement of best practices.

Activities

Time on Task

Read the week 5 guide

10 min

View recorded videos/lectures

1

hours

Readings

2 hours

Interactive activities:

Class discussion on content

1 hour

Book presentation via blackboard

40 minutes

WeekS:

Evidence-based measurement systems for performance related

to throughput

and

clinical performance

Activities

Time on Task

Read the week 6 guide

10

min

View recorded videos/lectures

1 hours

Readings

1 hours

Interactive activities:

Class discussion of course content andprojects

2 hours

Total Didactic hours

4.60

hours

Clinical hours with preceptor 32 contact

hours

Week 7:

Application of theory and research to case studies in organizational leadership for

improved organizational efficiencies and improved quality of care

Activities

Time on Task

Read the week 7 guide

10 min

View recorded videos/lectures

1

hours

Readings

2 hours

Case studies

40min

Interactive Activities:

Class discussion of course content and presentations

1

hour

Week 8:

Coaching and mentoring to support inter/intra-professional growth and expertise in

advancement of best clinical practices

Activities

Time on Task

Read the week 8 guide

10 min

View recorded videos/lectures

1 hours

Readings

2 hours

Interactive activities:

Class discussion on posted presentations

2 hour

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USC Columbia

,

Lancaster

,

Salkehatchie, Sumter & Union campuses

INSTRUCTIONS:

This form is normally used to accompany a program or course action form. If the requested change is minor,

non-substantive, or editorial, this form may be used alone without other forms

.

Please

insert

or attach the proposed language

changes exactly as they are to appear in the Bulletin

.

A two-column format showing both the old wording (left column) and the new

wording (right column) is required. This form is available online at www

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sc.edu/provostlacadprog

.

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7-15-2014

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Summer I

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Date

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Objectives

Learning Outcomes College of Nursing

Students in the D.N.P. program acquire skills to a) manage health care of individuals and/or communities in complex health care systems, b) conduct research utilization/evidence-based practice studies to innovate practice, c) influence health care policy at the local, state, and national levels, and d) assume leadership roles in h·ealth care.

The D.N.P. is a practice degree designed to prepare nurses as clinical practitioners/scholars to assume advanced practice clinical and leadership roles. The D.N.P. program has two entry points, depending upon prior educational experience. The curricular plan is designed for the student who has a B.S.N. or a master's degree in nursing. The curriculum consists of course work equivalent to that of a master's degree in nursing plus additional course work (beyond the master's degree requirements) that extends the leadership skills and provides preparation for a variety of leadership roles in the health care arena. Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates are eligible to apply to take a national certification examinations in at least one area of advanced practice.

The D.N.P. degree program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Admission

The admission process attempts to identify individuals who have a high probability of successfully completing the program. All factors are considered in combination.

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College of Nursing

Students in the D.N.P. program acquire skills to a) manage health care of individuals and/or communities in complex health care systems, b) conduct research utilization/evidence-based practice studies to innovate practice, c) influence health care policy at the local, state, and national levels, and d) assume leadership roles in health care.

The D.N.P. is a practice degree designed to prepare nurses as clinical practitioners/scholars to assume advanced practice clinical and leadership roles. The D.N.P. program has two entry points, depending upon prior educational experience. The curricular plan is designed for the student who has a B.S.N. or a master's degree in nursing. The curriculum consists of course work equivalent to that of a master's degree in nursing plus additional course work (beyond the master's degree requirements) that extends the leadership skills and provides preparation for a variety of leadership roles in the health care arena. Doctor of Nursing Practice graduates are eligible to apply to take a national certification examinations in at least one area of advanced practice.

The D.N.P. degree program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Admission

The admission process attempts to identify individuals who have a high probability of successfully completing the program. All factors are considered in combination.

master's degree in nursing:

1. A B.S.N. or master's degree in nursing from a program that is nationally accredited;

2. Transcripts of all previous college studies. Grade Point Average criteria (50% weighted). (The mean GPA for recently admitted students was 3.57);

3. Current authorization to practice as SC Registered Nurse or possession of an unencumbered license in the state in which clinical practice will occur;

4. Completed application to The Graduate School with the College of Nursing supplement; 5. Three references written by doctorally prepared

nurses who are able to evaluate the academic potential of the candidate;

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An admissions interview with writing sample (30% weighted);

7. Evidence of writing competence, which will be evaluated through the candidate's prepared written statement submitted with the application,

as well as by written response to an essay question given during the admissions interview.

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Applicants with a master's degree in nursing must be certified as an advanced practice nurse or hold a master's degree in nursing

administration;

9. Applicants with a master's degree in nursing must present a professional portfolio of knowledge, skills, and expertise acquired through education and experience to include documentation of RN licensure or

unencumbered license in the state in which clinical practice will occur, documentation of advance practice certification, and an official letter from master's program documenting number of clinical hours completed.

Degree Requirements (33 Post Masters Hours)

1. doctoral residency of at least 18 graduate credit hours for three consecutive major semesters.

Enrollment in a summer term is not required to maintain continuity, but credits earned during summer terms (including May session) will count toward the 18 hours required for residency. The residency requirement may be met only after admission to the D.N.P. program.; 2. completion of an approved program of study;

3. comprehensive assessment through defense of project proposal;

4. completion of a research utilization I evidence based practice project and oral defense.

master's degree in nursing:

1. A B.S.N. or master's degree in nursing from a program that is nationally accredited;

2. Transcripts of all previous college studies. Grade Point Average criteria (50% weighted). (The mean GPA for recently admitted students was 3.57);

3. Current authorization to practice as SC Registered Nurse or possession of an unencumbered license in the state in which clinical practice will occur;

4. Completed application to The Graduate School with the College of Nursing supplement; 5. Three references written by doctorally prepared

nurses who are able to evaluate the academic potential of the candidate;

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An admissions interview with writing sample (30% weighted);

7. Evidence of writing competence, which will be evaluated through the candidate's prepared written statement submitted with the application, as well as by written response to an essay question given during the admissions interview.

8.

Applicants with a master's degree in nursing must be certified as an advanced practice nurse or hold a master's degree in nursing

administration;

9. Applicants with a master's degree in nursing must present a professional portfolio of knowledge, skills, and expertise acquired through education and experience to include documentation of RN licensure or

unencumbered license in the state in which clinical practice will occur, documentation of advance practice certification, and an official letter from master's program documenting number of clinical hours completed.

Degree Requirements (33 Post Masters Hours)

1. doctoral residency of at least 18 graduate credit hours for three consecutive major semesters. Enrollment in a summer term is not required to maintain continuity, but credits earned during summer terms (including May session) will count toward the 18 hours required for residency. The residency requirement may be met only after admission to the D.N.P. program.;

2. completion of an approved program of study; 3. comprehensive assessment through defense of

project proposal;

4. Completion of a research utilization I evidence based practice project and oral defense. 5. Applicants applying to the post-masters DNP in

Nurse Executive Leadership with a BSN and a non-Masters in Nursing (MBA, MPH, MHA, etc.)

Curriculum

The D.N.P. curricular plan totals 33 credit hours for students who enter with a master's degree in nursing. Students must choose either the clinical courses or the organizational leadership courses.

All students will take:

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NURS 737-Seminar on Advanced Practice Roles

NURS 734 - Conceptual Basis of Health Systems

NURS 779 -Health Politics

NURS 781 -Applied Technology in Health Care NURS 805 -Advanced Nursing Leadership NURS 808 -Advanced Nursing in Population Health

NURS 819- Evidence and Nursing Practice NURS 820 -Nursing Leadership Residency NURS 821 -Research Utilization Preparation NURS 898 -Research Internship

Students choosing the organizational leadership courses will take:

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NURS 806 -Organizational Leadership I NURS 807 -Organizational Leadership II

will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Curriculum

The D.N.P. curricular plan totals 33 credit hours for students who enter with a master's degree in nursing. Students must choose either the clinical courses or the organizational nurse executive leadership courses. All students will take:

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NURS 737 - Seminar on Advanced Practice Roles

NURS 7a4 Gonee19t1:1al Basis of 1-lealtl}

NURS 897 DNP Project Preparation and Residency

NURS 898 Researeh lnternshi19

Select one course from the following:

• BIOS 700 - Introduction to Biostatistics

• EDRM 710- Educational Statistics I

• NURS 817 Application of Statistics fo~ Evidenced Based Nursing

Students choosing the ar-gani;!atianal nurse executive leadership courses will take:

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NURS 806 -Nurse Executive Or!'J'ilnization~

Leadership I

NURS 807- Nurse Executive

Or§~nizatio

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Leadership II

Students choosing the clinical courses will take:

• HGEN 700 • Medical Genetics for Health

Professionals

• (3) hours of clinical courses by advisement

Note:

Students who enter with a B.S.N. in nursing must take the 33 hours in addition to one of the following advanced practice emphasis areas.

Credit hours required for graduation with a D.N.P. degree vary depending on the advanced practice emphasis area chosen by the student.

Advanced practice emphasis areas:

Complete one of the following advanced practice emphasis areas:

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) (67 Hours):

• NURS 700 -Theoretical and Conceptual Foundation for Nursing

• NURS 702 - Pharmacologic Management of Pediatric, Adult, and Gerontological Patients Across the Healthcare Delivery Continuum

• NURS 704-Advanced Health Assessment

• NURS 707 -Advanced Pathophysiology for Nurses

• NURS 718 - Diagnostic Interpretation and Therapeutic Modalities

• NURS 790 -Research Methods for Nursing

• NURS 786 -Management of Acute Care Adult and Geronotological Health Problems I *

• NURS 787 -Management of Acute Adult and Gerontological Health Problems II *

• NURS 793 - Advanced Practice Practicum for Emphasis Area: Primary Care (FNP)

Select one course from the following:

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BIOS 700 - Introduction to Biostatistics EDRM 710- Educational Statistics I

Students choosing the clinical courses will take:

• HGEN 700 -Medical Genetics for Health Professionals

• NURS 734 -Conceptual Basis of Healt Systems

• (3) hours of clinical courses by advisement

Note:

Students who enter with a B.S.N. in nursing must take the 33 hours in addition to one of the following advanced practice emphasis areas.

Credit hours required for graduation with a D.N.P. degree vary depending on the advanced practice emphasis area chosen by the student.

Advanced practice emphasis areas:

Complete one of the following advanced practice emphasis areas:

Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) (67 Credit Hours):

• NURS 700 -Theoretical and Conceptual

Foundation for Nursing

• NURS 702 -Pharmacologic Management of

Pediatric, Adult, and Gerontological Patients Across the Healthcare Delivery Continuum

• NURS 704- Advanced Health Assessment

• NURS 707- Advanced Pathophysiology for

Nurses

• NURS 718-Diagnostic Interpretation and

Therapeutic Modalities

• NURS 790- Research Methods for Nursing

• NURS 786- Management of Acute Care Adult

and Geronotological Health Problems I *

• NURS 787- Management of Acute Adult and

Gerontological Health Problems II*

• NURS 793 -Advanced Practice Practicum for

Emphasis Area: Primary Care (FNP)

Seleet ene ee1:1Fee frem the fellewing:

BIOS 700 lntroE11:1otion to Biostatistic~

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

(75

Hours)

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NURS

700 -

Theoretical

and

Conceptual

Foundation

for

Nursing

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NURS

702 -

Pharmacologic

Management of

Pediatric, Adult, and Gerontological

Patients

Across

the Healthcare

Delivery

Continuum

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NURS

704 -

Advanced

Health Assessment

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NURS

705 -Acute

Problems of

Adults/Gerontology and

Women's Health in

Primary

Care

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NURS

706-

Primary Care

Nursing of Children

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NURS

707 -

Advanced

Pathophysiology for

Nurses

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NURS

708-

Conceptua

l

Basis

for

Family and

Community

Health Nursing

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NURS

718-

Diagnostic

Interpretation

and

Therapeutic

Modalities

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NURS

720 - Public

Health Residency

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NURS

722

-Advanced

Practice

Nursing

Management of

Chronic

Diseases

In

Pediatric,

Adult, and

Geronto

logical

Patients across

the

Health

Care Conti

nuum

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NURS

790 -

Research

Methods for Nursing

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NURS

793 -

Advanced Practice Practicum for

Emphasis Area: Primary

Care (FNP)

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EPID

700-

Introduction to Epidemiology

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

(75

Credit Hours):

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NURS

700-

Theoretical

and

Conceptual

Foundation for Nursing

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NURS

702-

Pharmacologic Management

of

Pediatric, Adult, and Gerontological

Patients

Across the Healthcare Delivery

Continuum

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NURS

704-

Advanced Health Assessment

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NURS

705 -

Acute Problems of

Adults/Gerontology and Women's Health

in

Primary Care

*

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NURS

706 -

Primary Care Nursing of Children

*

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NURS

707

-

Advanced Pathophysiology

for

Nurses

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NURS

708

-

Conceptual Basis for

Family and

Community Health Nursing

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NURS

718

-

Diagnostic Interpretation

and

Therapeutic Modalities

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NURS

720

-

Public Health

Residency

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NURS

722

-

Advanced

Practice

Nu

rsing

Management of Chronic Diseases

in Pediatric,

Adult, and Gerontological Patients

across

the

Health Care Continuum

*

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NURS

790 -

Research Methods for Nursing

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NURS

793

-

Advanced Practice Practicum

for

Emphasis Area: Primary Care (FNP)

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EPID

700-

Introduction to Epidem

i

ology

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

(PMHNP-Family)- Family

(75

Credit hours)

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NURS

700-

Theoretical and

Gonce tua

Foundation for Nursing

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NURS

702 -

Pharmacologic

Management

o

Pediatric, Adult,

and Gerontological Patient

cross the Healthcare

Delivery Contmuur

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NURS

704-

Advanced

Health Assessme

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NURS

731-

Management

ofF's chiatrrc Ment

Health Problems

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NURS

732-

Management

of Compl

Psychiatric Mental Health Problems

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NURS

707-

Advanced Patho

h rolo

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Management

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NURS

790-

Research Methods

for Nursrn

Note:

*Emphasis area course.

Additional Information:

Non-B.S.N. degree prepared students take additional

course work as prerequisites and corequisites with the

D.N.P. curriculum.

These students are awarded the B.S.N. degree upon

completion of the additional course work and the

prescribed credits of D.N.P. course work needed for

licensure. Once the B.S.N. course work is completed,

students may take the National Council Licensure

Examination (NCLEX). Students must be successful on

the NCLEX before they are eligible to enroll in the

remaining D.N.P. courses. Length of study for

non-B.S.N. degree prepared students is typically six years

(including summers) of full-time study. Part-time study is

available; however, full-time study is required while

taking the prelicensure courses.

Total D.N.P. Credit Hours After Receipt of B.S.N.

Total D.N.P. credit hours after receipt of B.S.N. degree

vary according to emphasis area from 67-75.

Note:

*The pre-licensure curricular plan is in the D.N.P.

program brochure available in the College of Nursing.

• EPID 700- Introduction to..E;Q!Qern1o1ouJ

Note:

*Emphasis area course.

AdditianallnfaFmatian:

fl.len B.S.N. degree prepared st~:~dents take additienal ce~:~rse werk as prere€J~:~isites and cere€J~:~isites •,vith the D.N.P. c~:~rric~:~l~:~m.

These st~:~dents are awarded the B.S.fl.l. degree ~:~pen

cempletien ef the additienal ce~:~rse werk and the

prescriBed credits ef D.fl.I.P. ca~:~rse werk needed fer licens~:~re. Once the B.S.fl.l. ce~:~rse werk is campleted,

st~:~dents may take the fl.latienal Ce~:~ncil Licens~:~re E>Eaminatien (NCLEX). St~:~dents m~:~st Be SI:IGGessful en the fl.ICLEX Befere they are eligiBle te enrell in the remaining D.N.P. ce~:~rses. Length ef st~:~dy fer nan B.S.N. degree prepared st~:~dents is typically si>E years (incl~:~ding s~:~mmers) ef f~:~ll time st~:~dy. Part time st~:~dy is a'lailaBie; hewe ... er, full time st~:~dy is re€J~:~ired while taking the prelicens~:~re C91:1rses.

Tatal Q.N.P. Cr:edit HauFS After Receipt af B.S.N.

Tetal D.N.P. credit he~:~rs after receipt ef B.S.~ree

'Jary accerding te emphasis area frem e7 78.

*The pre licens~:~re c~:~rric~:~lar plan is in the D.N.P.

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