Nursing

ANNOUNCEMENT
Applications for NURS 220 will close on Friday, October 10, 2008.

Faculty
D. Renee Winkfield, Chair
Carolyn Braudaway
Bernice DeShay
Maureen Fama
Ronnalee Netteburg
MaryChristine Ramos
Valerie Swan

Office Manager
Barbara J. Walker

Lab Instructor
Judy Griffin-Alpirez

Clinical Instructors
D. Brathwaite
J. Fitzpatrick
C. Holness
J. Walker

Introduction
The Edyth T. James Department of Nursing is committed to providing quality baccalaureate Christian nursing education. Provision is made for matriculation of students just beginning their education in nursing and for RN's who are seeking a baccalaureate degree. The nursing program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commissions (NLNAC).

Multiple agencies are utilized for clinical experience including: Washington Adventist Hospital, Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, National Naval Medical Center, Children's National Medical Center, County Departments of Health, Adventist Home Health, School Health and Parish Nursing agencies and others.

Special Departmental Requirements
Statement of Student Policies - All nursing students are required to show awareness of and respect for the policies and procedures set forth by the Department of Nursing. Each student will receive a copy of the Nursing Department policies in NURS 220 or NURS 304.

Eligibility to remain in the program - The Department of Nursing reserves the right to administratively withdraw a student if, for any reason, the student's scholastic achievement, mental health, physical health, ability to work with people, and/or clinical competence proves unsatisfactory for safe nursing practice.

Progression requirements
1. All nursing students are required to maintain a cumulative college GPA of 2.75 or above at all times.

2. Nursing students may not remain in the nursing program when a final nursing major GPA of 2.75 is mathematically unattainable.

3. All Nursing students must achieve a C or above in all nursing and cognate courses.

4. All Nursing students must achieve a minimum composite test score of C (minimum of 74%) in any nursing course to pass the course.

5. A student cannot repeat a nursing course more than once and may not repeat more than one nursing course in the nursing program.

Immediate dismissal will result if a student receives:

1. A grade of "D" in any major or cognate course that is repeated.

2. A grade of "D" in any two major courses (cumulative throughout the program).

3. A grade of "F" in any one course in the major or cognate area.

Cooperative Education - The Department of Nursing collaborates with the Cooperative Education Department and recommends that nursing students find work- study experiences in health care settings.

CPR certification - CPR certification for the health care provider must be current for enrollment in all nursing courses.

Job Responsibilities - Students are not excused from class or clinical experiences for orientation or other work appointments. It is recommended that students evaluate course requirements before planning work commitments.

Uniforms - A CUC student uniform, white shoes, white hose and lab coat are required of all traditional students. All students are required to wear the CUC name pin in the clinical setting. Navy blue dress pants or skirts worn with a white blouse or shirt are required in the Community Health (NURS 460) course during the senior year. The uniforms must be ordered and paid for by the students during the first semester of the junior year. Estimated cost is $125.

Malpractice Insurance - All nursing majors are required to have malpractice insurance when enrolled in nursing courses. This coverage is purchased through the college and will appear on the student's financial statement.

Health History and Physical Examination - All nursing majors must complete a health history and physical examination as required by the college. Copies of health history, physical exam, immunizations and other tests must be submitted to the Nursing Department.

Transportation - Students are expected to provide their own transportation to and from the agencies used for nursing clinical experiences. Each student must have access to a car during the community health clinical experience (NURS 460) in the senior year.