2016-2017 MSN Handbook 4-26-16 - Graduate Nursing Student Handbook

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Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) student handbook for St. David’s School of Nursing at Texas State University in Round Rock, Texas. Includes institutional non-discrimination and handbook intent notices, university amendment language, and compliance with ADA and Section 504 for students with disabilities. Outlines program and campus introductions, approvals and accreditation, nursing faculty and facilities, and a structured table of contents covering program information, admission requirements, student services, and immunizations, certifications, and other checks.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages85

Reading Time3 h 34 min

AccessFree to download

SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO US

Texas State University

OUR MISSION

SHARED VALUES

College of Health Professions

VISION STATEMENT

MISSION STATEMENT

VALUES

GOALS

NURSING PROGRAM STUDENT EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES

ABOUT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND ITS CAMPUSES

HISTORY

APPROVALS AND ACCREDITATION

NURSING FACULTY

NURSING BUILDING

SIMULATION LABORATORIES

SECTION 2: PROGRAM INFORMATION

DEGREE OFFERED

SECTION 3: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Transcript and Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement

Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Requirement

Additional Application Requirements

SECTION 4: STUDENT SERVICES

DISABILITIES

FEE PAYMENT

FINANCIAL AID

LIBRARY SERVICES

REGISTRATION

TEXTBOOKS

INPUT & PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAM GOVERNANCE

VETERANS’ SERVICES

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

SECTION 5: IMMUNIZATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER CHECKS

BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FOR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS

HEALTH INSURANCE FOR STUDENTS

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (MSN) STUDENT St. David’s School of Nursing at Texas State University Round Rock, Texas Dean Ruth B. Welborn Ph. D. , RN Director and Professor Marla Erbin-Roesemann Ph. D. , R. N. St. David’s School of Nursing at Texas State University 1555 University Blvd. Round Rock, Texas 78665 [www.nursing.txstate.edu](www.nursing.txstate.edu) Texas State University will not discriminate against any person in employment or exclude any person from participating in or receiving the benefits of any of its activities or programs on any basis prohibited by law, including race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veterans’ status, or on the basis of sexual orientation. Equal employment opportunities shall include: personnel transactions of recruitment, employment, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination, and salary. The information in this handbook is intended to be informational and not contractual in nature. Texas State University reserves the right to amend, alter, change, or modify the provisions of this handbook at any time and in any manner that the St. David’s School of Nursing or Administration deems is in the best interest of the University and its students. The Texas State Nursing Program complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as well as state and local requirements regarding students with disabilities. Under these laws, no otherwise qualified and competitive individual with a disability shall be denied access to or participation in service, programs and activities of Texas State and the nursing program solely on the basis of the disability. Students with concerns regarding a disability must register with the Office of Disability Services and must provide all required evidence of documentation of disability. For more information, visit the Office of Disability Services. Also, visit the current graduate catalog. Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................................................................. 4 SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO US .................................................................... 10 Texas State University.......................................................................................... 10 OUR MISSION ............................................................................... 10 SHARED VALUES .......................................................................... 10 College of Health Professions ............................................................................. 11 VISION STATEMENT ..................................................................... 11 MISSION STATEMENT .......................................................................................... 11 St. David’s School of Nursing at Texas State University Round Rock, Texas .. 12 VISION ........................................................................................... 12 MISSION........................................................................................ 12 VALUES ......................................................................................... 12 GOALS ........................................................................................... 13 NURSING PROGRAM STUDENT EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES......13 ABOUT TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY AND ITS CAMPUSES ............ 14 HISTORY........................................................................................ 15 APPROVALS AND ACCREDITATION .............................................. 17 NURSING FACULTY....................................................................... 18 NURSING BUILDING ..................................................................... 18 SIMULATION LABORATORIES ...................................................... 19 SECTION 2: PROGRAM INFORMATION ..................................................

FAQs

What non-discrimination and equal opportunity provisions are stated in the handbook?

Texas State University states it will not discriminate in employment or in participation/benefits of activities or programs on prohibited legal bases, including race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veterans’ status, and sexual orientation. Equal employment opportunities include recruitment, training, promotion, demotion, termination, and salary-related personnel transactions.

How does the handbook address students with disabilities?

The nursing program complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504, ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are not denied access or participation solely due to disability. Students with concerns must register with the Office of Disability Services and provide required disability documentation evidence.

What topics are covered after the admission requirements section?

After admission requirements, the handbook includes student services (such as fee payment, financial aid, library services, registration, textbooks, and support services) and then immunizations, certifications, and other checks, including background checks and drug screening, basic life support, and health insurance for students.

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