San Jose State University School of Nursing Graduate Programs: Meeting Health Care System Needs September 19, 2008 Phyllis M. Connolly, PhD, PMHCNS-BC Professor Graduate Coordinator

Questions to Consider How will you prepare yourself to ensure patient safety and quality care? How will you prepare yourself to ensure patient safety and quality care? IOM Report Demand for Changes IOM Report Demand for Changes –Safe –Effective –Patient-centered –Timely –Efficient –equitable Graduate Education optional or mandatory? Graduate Education optional or mandatory?

AACN: Role New Clinical Nurse Leader Leadership in care of sick across all environments Leadership in care of sick across all environments Design and provision of health promotion and risk reduction services for diverse populations Design and provision of health promotion and risk reduction services for diverse populations Provision of evidence-based practice Provision of evidence-based practice Population-based health care to individuals, clinical populations & communities Population-based health care to individuals, clinical populations & communities

Clinical Nurse Leader Role Cont. Clinical decision-making Clinical decision-making Design and implementation of plans of care Design and implementation of plans of care Risk anticipation Risk anticipation Participation in identification and collection of care outcomes Participation in identification and collection of care outcomes Accountability for evaluation and improvement of point of care outcomes Accountability for evaluation and improvement of point of care outcomes

Thinking About Master’s Program? You may take, on space available, and with the approval of the Graduate Coordinator, a graduate course during Semester 8 of your undergraduate Program You may take, on space available, and with the approval of the Graduate Coordinator, a graduate course during Semester 8 of your undergraduate Program YES, there is a form!! ternalxfercredit.pdf ternalxfercredit.pdf Be careful that you do not enroll in a course that is in a time conflict with your undergraduate courses

Mission Statement Provided innovative education in the art and science of professional nursing while empowering our baccalaureate and masters graduates to be socially and ethically responsible and knowledgeable clinicians, leaders, and scholars who will meet the changing healthcare needs of a global community.

Requirements for enrollment Undergraduate No more than 14 units to finish BSN No more than 14 units to finish BSN No graduate course is required for your BSN No graduate course is required for your BSN Have a 2.5 (C+) average on all upper-division standing completed at SJSU Have a 2.5 (C+) average on all upper-division standing completed at SJSU Enroll in no more than 15 units Enroll in no more than 15 units Completed graduation check list Completed graduation check list Take only letter grade for course Take only letter grade for course Only 6 units will be transferred into graduate program; submit form after you are admitted to the Graduate Program Only 6 units will be transferred into graduate program; submit form after you are admitted to the Graduate Program Obtain approval from Graduate Coordinator prior to enrollment Obtain approval from Graduate Coordinator prior to enrollment

Ultimate Goal Meet your personal and professional goals

Application Process Graduate Program, SJSU Graduates University Application On-line School of Nursing Application: RN, BSN; Goal Statement; health statement; immunization hx GPA 3.0 Last 60 units 2 References Copy of Transcripts Statistics within 3 yrs Writing Requirement WST & HPRF 100W Renewal Options Stat 95, SJSU or Community College Econ 1A

Application Deadline Fall 2009 Application materials for Fall 2009 are due to Graduate Studies by May 15, 2009 may close sooner. Application materials for Fall 2009 are due to Graduate Studies by May 15, 2009 may close sooner. If you are requesting transcripts request 2 sets one directly one to School of Nursing, and yourself, keep it sealed If you are requesting transcripts request 2 sets one directly one to School of Nursing, and yourself, keep it sealed Nursing Application is sent to Graduate Coordinator in the School of Nursing by May 15, 2009; Yes you must complete two applications Nursing Application is sent to Graduate Coordinator in the School of Nursing by May 15, 2009; Yes you must complete two applications Forms for Nursing application are available at the Nursing website click on Academic Programs MS Forms for Nursing application are available at the Nursing website click on Academic Programs MSwww.sjsu.edu/nursing

Conditions You may be admitted with “Conditions” You may be admitted with “Conditions” You need to provide the Graduate Coordinator with documentation that you met those conditions ASAP You need to provide the Graduate Coordinator with documentation that you met those conditions ASAP You cannot progress to “Candidacy” until all conditions are met and Graduate Studies has the form stating that you have met all conditions. You cannot progress to “Candidacy” until all conditions are met and Graduate Studies has the form stating that you have met all conditions.

Conditions: Statistic Renewal Economics Update statistics at community college, equivalency MATH 10 or SJSU STAT 95; Update statistics at community college, equivalency MATH 10 or SJSU STAT 95; Principles of Economics (Econ1A) must have a B or better Principles of Economics (Econ1A) must have a B or better Check articulation website for courses in community colleges Check articulation website for courses in community colleges On-line courses, are available in some colleges On-line courses, are available in some colleges Option to request “credit” rather than a “grade” for statistics renewal only Option to request “credit” rather than a “grade” for statistics renewal only Must meet within the 1 st semester of the program Must meet within the 1 st semester of the program

Other Conditions: Submit Immediately Copy of current RN license Copy of current RN license Health Statement Health Statement Immunization Status Immunization Status Letters of reference; make sure person completes the rating scale and the letter Letters of reference; make sure person completes the rating scale and the letter Various transcripts Various transcripts GPA below 3.0 GPA below 3.0

Program Outcomes Incorporating systems theory concepts, ANA Social Policy Statement (1995), relevant ANA Standards of Care, AACN Essentials for Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (1996),National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF); and the California Board of Nursing, the master’s nursing graduate will: Incorporating systems theory concepts, ANA Social Policy Statement (1995), relevant ANA Standards of Care, AACN Essentials for Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing (1996),National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF); and the California Board of Nursing, the master’s nursing graduate will: apply critical thinking and ethical decision-making including the use of the nursing and research processes; apply critical thinking and ethical decision-making including the use of the nursing and research processes; provide theory and research-based culturally competent, safe therapeutic nursing interventions for clients in advanced nursing practice; provide theory and research-based culturally competent, safe therapeutic nursing interventions for clients in advanced nursing practice; employ advanced interpersonal skills in professional relationships with clients, families/caregivers, and multidisciplinary health care team members; employ advanced interpersonal skills in professional relationships with clients, families/caregivers, and multidisciplinary health care team members; support health promotion and disease prevention activities in developing and monitoring holistic plans of care for well and at-risk clients, considering access, quality and cost; support health promotion and disease prevention activities in developing and monitoring holistic plans of care for well and at-risk clients, considering access, quality and cost;

Program Outcomes Cont. demonstrate the collaborative and leadership skills required in advanced nursing practice within a multidisciplinary and multicultural (community) health care context; demonstrate the collaborative and leadership skills required in advanced nursing practice within a multidisciplinary and multicultural (community) health care context; plan, implement, and evaluate advanced nursing practice that promotes and preserves health and healthy lifestyles of individual clients and aggregates; plan, implement, and evaluate advanced nursing practice that promotes and preserves health and healthy lifestyles of individual clients and aggregates; plan, implement, and evaluate advanced therapeutic nursing practice in a rapidly changing, multicultural health care environment; plan, implement, and evaluate advanced therapeutic nursing practice in a rapidly changing, multicultural health care environment; implement care management, including but not limited to case management, resource management, advocacy, and outcome evaluation; implement care management, including but not limited to case management, resource management, advocacy, and outcome evaluation; employ information technology in advanced nursing practice to evaluate and improve heath care delivery and outcomes; employ information technology in advanced nursing practice to evaluate and improve heath care delivery and outcomes; actualize the advanced nursing practice role by incorporating professional standards, ethical guidelines, legal mandates, and professional activities. actualize the advanced nursing practice role by incorporating professional standards, ethical guidelines, legal mandates, and professional activities.

Exit Survey of December 2007 and May 2008 N = 22

Quality of Faculty Instruction Exit Survey, Dec 07 & May 08 N = 22

Learning Outcomes Core Courses N = 22, Dec 07 & May 08 Exit Survey

Graduate Publications Amaro, D., Abriam-Yago, K., Yoder, M. (2006). Perceived barriers of ethnically diverse students in nursing programs. Journal of Nursing Education, 45(7), Amaro, D., Abriam-Yago, K., Yoder, M. (2006). Perceived barriers of ethnically diverse students in nursing programs. Journal of Nursing Education, 45(7), Hong, S., Murphy, S. O. & Connolly, P. M. (2008). Parental satisfaction with nurses’ communication and pain management in a pediatric unit. Pediatric Nursing, 34(4), Hong, S., Murphy, S. O. & Connolly, P. M. (2008). Parental satisfaction with nurses’ communication and pain management in a pediatric unit. Pediatric Nursing, 34(4), Kavanagh, D., Connolly, P., & Cohen, J. (2006). Promoting evidence-based practice: Implementing the American stroke association’s acute stroke program. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 21(2), Kavanagh, D., Connolly, P., & Cohen, J. (2006). Promoting evidence-based practice: Implementing the American stroke association’s acute stroke program. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 21(2), Twoy, R., Connolly, P. M., & Novak, J. M. (2007). Coping strategies used by parents of children with autisum. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 19, Twoy, R., Connolly, P. M., & Novak, J. M. (2007). Coping strategies used by parents of children with autisum. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 19, 1-10.

Spring 2008 Students by Enrollment Status Full Time 51 Part Time 94 Total Number of Students 145 Spring 2008 Students by Options CNS in SCH 18 Administrator27 Educator36 FNP with MS 17 Post MS-FNP 4 SNC POST 1 Moore Fellow M/S 15 Moore Fellow Post M/S 6 Post MS School of Nursing Credential 3 Undecided1 Spring 2008 Students by Gender Male9 Female136

Spring 2008 Students by Ethnicity African American/ Black/NonHispanic 6 American Indian/Alaskan Native 1 Asian Indian 6 Other Asian 5 South American 1 Chinese7 Filipino14 Other Pacific Islander 2 Latino4 Mexican/Chicano5 Others3 Vietnamese6 White64 Hawaiian2 Central American 3 Black, Non -Hispanic, Including African American 1 Other Latino 2 Other South East Asian 3 Korean1 Decline to State 2 Unknown3 Total145

Innovative Learning Environment Blackboard Blackboard Webpage: internet Webpage: internet Blended; on campus & online Blended; on campus & online Home computer Home computer Elluminate Elluminate

Blended Courses On campus, Blackboard Structured number of must attend on campus classes with in person assignments Structured number of must attend on campus classes with in person assignments Blackboard Shell and tools to use Blackboard Shell and tools to use – –Discussion Board –Assignment area –Modules –Course materials –Chat Room Use Online Chat Room Faculty Office for questions & Office hours Use Online Chat Room Faculty Office for questions & Office hours Elluminate online voice and video Elluminate online voice and video

Highlights ☺ 36 units: Full and part-time approaches 36 units: Full and part-time approaches Traineeship financial awards Traineeship financial awards Some core courses televised and/or webcasted (view on your home computer); blended courses Some core courses televised and/or webcasted (view on your home computer); blended courses Some Online courses Some Online courses High satisfaction of graduates High satisfaction of graduates NO GREs required NO GREs required Many classes are in the evening Many classes are in the evening

Highlights Ethnically diverse student body Ethnically diverse student body 100% Pass Rate, FNP Certification Exam May % Pass Rate, FNP Certification Exam May 06 Doctorally prepared faculty active in professional and scholarly activities Doctorally prepared faculty active in professional and scholarly activities Admissions accepted Fall and Spring Admissions accepted Fall and Spring Research Project Research Project –Approximately 35-40% of the manuscripts are published in scholarly journals

Faculty Supported Research Opportunities Outcome Omaha Documentation System Study on-going (Dr. Yoder, ; SIMS Study (Dr. Colleen O’Leary-Kelley, , Evaluation Study Accelerated BSN Program (Dr. Coleen Saylor, ;

Fees Regular University, Fall 2008 $2, per semester, full time 6.1 units and above $2, per semester, full time 6.1 units and above $1, per semester, 1-6 units $1, per semester, 1-6 units Parking permit additional Parking permit additional

Administrator, Educator Options Courses: Special Sessions Fees 22 units for specialty courses for 22 units for specialty courses for Nurse Administrator Nurse Administrator Nurse Educator Nurse Educator –$400/unit for 22 units Total $8,800 –$400 fee may increase in near future

Financial Aid University t/nursing.html University t/nursing.html t/nursing.html t/nursing.html Scholarships: College, School of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, Int. Private Scholarships: College, School of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau, Int. Private Professional Nurse Traineeship Professional Nurse Traineeship

Professional Nurse Traineeships Federal Grants Funds available if you are: US citizen and US citizen and Full time, 7 units or more, or Full time, 7 units or more, or Enrolled in NURS 297/299, or Enrolled in NURS 297/299, or Part time in the last year of program Part time in the last year of program Not receiving Moore Grant funds Not receiving Moore Grant funds Applications available at School of Nursing Graduate web site Applications available at School of Nursing Graduate web site Limit $2,500 total awards; If VA employee check with your administrator Limit $2,500 total awards; If VA employee check with your administrator

Frequently Asked Questions Do you have on-line courses? Do you have on-line courses? ANSWER ANSWER We have several courses: We have several courses: NURS 266 Health Care Informatics offered NURS 266 Health Care Informatics offered NURS 236A Nursing Administration Theory, Concepts and Practicum I. Nurs 236B Nursing Admin Theory & Practicum II Blended courses Nurs 246; Bus 285; Bus 286; EDIT 186; EDIT 272 Webcasted Courses: NURS 200 and NURS 204 sometimes & some School Nursing Courses

Frequently Asked Questions If my GPA in the last 60 units of undergraduate work is less than a 3.0 can I be accepted? If my GPA in the last 60 units of undergraduate work is less than a 3.0 can I be accepted?ANSWER You may be admitted conditionally to take one graduate course after review of your undergraduate transcript and with a consultation interview with the Graduate Coordinator. After successful completion with a B or better, you will be evaluated again and expected to maintain a minimum of a B average throughout program.

Frequently Asked Questions If I have conditions when can I start the graduate courses? ANSWER Generally you can meet conditions while you are enrolled in the core courses with the approval of the Graduate Coordinator. The first condition which needs to be met is completion of BSN & passing NCLEX. Statistics renewal and Econ1A should be done within the first semester.

Curriculum Design: Core Courses 14 Units NURS 200 Health Care Systems, 3 Units NURS 200 Health Care Systems, 3 Units NURS 202 Theoretical Foundations, 2 units NURS 202 Theoretical Foundations, 2 units NURS 204 Diverse Populations and Health Care, 3 units NURS 204 Diverse Populations and Health Care, 3 units NURS 295 Research Design, 3 units NURS 295 Research Design, 3 units NURS 297 Seminar Project or Thesis, 1 unit NURS 297 Seminar Project or Thesis, 1 unit NURS 297 Project or Thesis, 2 units NURS 297 Project or Thesis, 2 units

Nurse Administrator NURS 246 Modern Organizations & Health Care, 3 units NURS 246 Modern Organizations & Health Care, 3 units NURS 236A Nursing Adm. Theories, & Practicum I, 3 units NURS 236A Nursing Adm. Theories, & Practicum I, 3 units NURS 236B, Nursing Adm. Theories, & Practicum, II, 4 units NURS 236B, Nursing Adm. Theories, & Practicum, II, 4 units NURS 266 Health Care Informatics NURS 266 Health Care Informatics BUS 220 Accounting Principles, 3 units BUS 220 Accounting Principles, 3 units BUS 285 Total Quality Management, 3 units BUS 285 Total Quality Management, 3 units BUS 286 Project Management, 3 units BUS 286 Project Management, 3 units

Nurse Educator Option 22 Units NURS 212 Curriculum Design, 3 units NURS 212 Curriculum Design, 3 units NURS 214 Nursing Education Theory & Practicum I, 5 units (240 hrs clinical) NURS 214 Nursing Education Theory & Practicum I, 5 units (240 hrs clinical) NURS 216 Nursing Education Theory & Practicum II, 5 units (240 hrs. clinical) NURS 216 Nursing Education Theory & Practicum II, 5 units (240 hrs. clinical) NURS 208 Special Topics (20 clinical hrs.) or EDIT 272, Distance Education NURS 208 Special Topics (20 clinical hrs.) or EDIT 272, Distance Education NURS 266 Health Care Informatics on-line course, 3 units* NURS 266 Health Care Informatics on-line course, 3 units* EDIT 186 Instructional Media/ 3 units; blended online and in person EDIT 186 Instructional Media/ 3 units; blended online and in person

School Nurse Clinical Specialist & Credential NURS 206, 3 units, Advance Health Assessment NURS 206, 3 units, Advance Health Assessment NURS 270, 3 units, School Nursing Pathophysiology & Pharmacology NURS 270, 3 units, School Nursing Pathophysiology & Pharmacology NURS 272, 5 units, School Nursing I: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) NURS 272, 5 units, School Nursing I: Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) NURS 274, 5 units, School Nursing II: CNS NURS 274, 5 units, School Nursing II: CNS 2 Education supporting courses, 3 units each 2 Education supporting courses, 3 units each

School Audiometrist Courses Academic Credit or Contact Hours OK Academic Credit or Contact Hours OK SJSU: EdAu 115, Introductory Hearing Science & SJSU: EdAu 115, Introductory Hearing Science & SJSU: EdAu 170, Audiology, or SJSU: EdAu 170, Audiology, or Equivalent Courses offered at: Equivalent Courses offered at: – other CSU, campuses – University of California – University of The Pacific

What if I have more questions about School Nursing Call or Call or Dr. Daryl Canham at: Dr. Daryl Canham at: –(408)

Completion of Degree MS Culminating Experience (form submitted by Graduate Coordinator Orals Presentation Orals Presentation Completion of NURS 297 Project Completion of NURS 297 Project Submission of manuscript to scholarly journal Submission of manuscript to scholarly journal Convocation Convocation –Student event –Each Dec. & May Commencement Commencement –SJSU Spartan Stadium, May each year Details in Graduate Newsletter each semester Details in Graduate Newsletter each semester

Planning Your Program Select your option All core courses Review planned schedule for offerings Meet all conditions early Make arrangements with family & work

Helpful Hints Stress Management Stress Management –Time Management Ask for help Ask for help Healthy life style Healthy life style –Nutrition –Exercise –Sleep –Rest & leisure

Practice what you preach

Contacts & Resources School of Nursing, School of Nursing, Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Connolly Graduate Coordinator, Dr. Connolly – Graduate Studies, Graduate Studies, School Nurse Coordinator, Dr. Canham, School Nurse Coordinator, Dr. Canham, –

Resources Advising Advising Graduate Newsletter Graduate Newsletter – Schedule of Classes Schedule of Classes University Catalogue University Catalogue Graduate Studies Office Graduate Studies Office Student Organizations Student Organizations Library Library Peers Peers Family Family Scholarships Scholarships

Web Sites San Jose State University website San Jose State University website School of Nursing Graduate Program School of Nursing Graduate Program University catalog on line University catalog on line Articulation agreements; course equivalency Articulation agreements; course equivalency Graduate forms Graduate forms Dr. Connolly Faculty Web Page Dr. Connolly Faculty Web Page Special Sessions Registration Form Special Sessions Registration Form

Nursing’s responsibility is awesome—in patient care and also in creating a new society (Nyberg, 1998, p. 209)

The End: Looking Forward to Seeing You Soon