Overview of MSMC School of Nursing Program Requirements – Flashcards
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What is ATI and TEAS?
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-exams given as part of the admissions process by nursing -recognizes which students need extra attention and which ones are not a good fit for the program
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What are the freshman year requirements?
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these courses must be completed by the end of the year with a final grade of C or better: -BIO 1030 -BIO 1040 -CHM 1080 -SOC 1010 -PSY 1010
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What must your overall GPA be at the end of freshman year?
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2.75 or better
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What resources should you use when you need help?
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-faculty -academic coaches -peer/drop in tutoring -advisors
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What 2 things are essential in the nursing program?
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-study time -time management
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What does NUR stand for?
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nursing courses
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What does HLT stand for?
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health education courses
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A final grade of what must be obtained in all NUR and HLT courses?
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C+ or better
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What is a C+?
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76
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All science courses require a final grade of what in order to pass?
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C or better
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Which 5 science courses need a grade of C or better to pass?
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-BIO 1030 (A&P I) -BIO 1040 (A&P II) -CHM 1080 -BIO 2020 (microbiology) -BIO 3030 (pathophysiology)
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Which 11 NUR courses need a grade of C+ or better to pass?
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-NUR 2044 -NUR 2024 -NUR 3013 -NUR 3022 -NUR 3650 -NUR 3800 -NUR 3001 -NUR 3051 -NUR 4052 -NUR 4060 -NUR 4020
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What is NUR 2044?
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physical assessment (clinicals)
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What is NUR 2024?
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nursing skills
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What is NUR 3013?
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adult health nursing I
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What is NUR 3022?
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adult health nursing II
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What is NUR 3650?
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care of older adult
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What is NUR 3800?
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families in transition
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What is NUR 3001?
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nursing research
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What is NUR 3051?
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mental health nursing
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What is NUR 4052?
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complex health nursing
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What is NUR 4060?
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professional health nursing
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What is NUR 4020?
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community health nursing
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Which 2 HLT courses require a C+ or better to pass?
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-HLT 3040 -HLT 3010
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What is HLT 3040?
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pharmacology
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What is HLT 3010?
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normal and therapeutic nutrition
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What 3 terms are used to define academic dishonesty?
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-cheating -plagiarism -falsification
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When completing written papers and assignments for nursing courses, which format should you use?
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refer to guidelines from the APA 6th edition
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What are the 2 web references for formatting papers?
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-apastyle.org -purdueowl.edu
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What are 3 references available when completing an assignment?
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-writing center -library website -librarian
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What website will professors use when papers are due?
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turnitin
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What must be signed by a student?
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student contract plagiarism
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What will happen if a student fails to meet the nursing program requirements?
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he/she will not be able to continue in the MSMC undergraduate nursing program and will need to change their major (can go on a wait list)
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What do all nursing majors have?
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an academic advisor from the nursing faculty
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What months must a nursing student meet with his/her advisor?
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October and March of each
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During the two meetings of advisement, what will students review with their advisors?
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-current progress in classes/grades -plan for courses to take and register for following semester
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Where is the nursing office?
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Aquinas, Room 210
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What is needed to take courses outside of MSMC?
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a permission form signed by your advisor and the chairperson of the course department and must be given to the registrar's office
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When do clinical courses take place?
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days of the week/weekends
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Where are physical examination forms located?
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-hard copies: nursing office or health services office -online: undergraduate bulletin e-class
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What immunization is required prior to the school year?
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Tuberculin Skin Testing (TST) or also know as PPD Testing
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For each year after freshman year, nursing students must have documentation of what?
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a TST (one step only)
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What are the 8 fit for duty standards?
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-communication (verbal and non-verbal) -sensory abilities -olfactory ability -auditory ability -visual ability -physical strength (gross monitor control) -manual dexterity -behavioral/ mental performance
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Students must submit a documentation of what to the nursing office?
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CPR training (copy of certification card)
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What organization must CPR training be completed?
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American Heart Association: BLS for Healthcare Providers
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How long is CPR certification good for?
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2 years (do not let it expire!.. sign up for recertification course and submit a new copy to the nursing office)
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What is required for all incoming nursing students?
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a ten panel urine drug screen by the Omni Medical Lab (cost is $45-$60) and will be received by the MSMC health services in a confidential manner
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Are urine drug screens required every year during the nursing program?
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No, they are only required once, but individual clinical sites may require their own drug screening
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All incoming nursing students are required to complete what?
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a background check completed by Certified Background/ Castle Branch (cost is $65- college code is M 091)
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Are background checks required every year during the nursing program?
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No, they only required once, but individual agencies may require additional background checks
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________ is required for all incoming nursing students
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Fingerprinting
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How are physical assessments performed?
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-no hands-on care of patients -on fellow students in lab setting
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What must a nursing student pass in the clinical lab in order to pass the course?
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physical assessment performance testing: competencies
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Who is the lab coordinator for the clinical lab?
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Ms. Erika Reicherter
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Regarding the clinical lab, students should:
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-know open lab hours -make the best use of lab time for PRACTICE!
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When must full clinical uniforms be worn?
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when using the lab for class AND practice time
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What are 8 reasons we use the nursing lab?
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-nursing skills classes: learning how to make beds, wheelchair safety, and patient transfers -bed, bath, and patient hygiene -physical assessment skills -medication administration -patient simulation scenarios -practice nursing skills and procedures (ex: catheterization, wound care, and sterile dressings) -remediation for skills -competency testing for physical assessment and nursing skills
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Is clinical attendance mandatory
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YES!
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Is orientation to clinical agencies mandatory?
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yes, students must attend clinical orientation at all clinical agencies
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What happens if a student fails clinical?
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he/she fails the course
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How do students get to clinical sites?
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they must provide their own transportation
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Where must uniforms (scrubs) be purchased?
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through the MSMC campus store online or in person (purchasing 2 pairs of scrubs is recommended)
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Will students need their uniforms prior to the start of physical assessment?
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yes
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Hair requirements
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off the shoulders and tied back for clinical setting
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What type of shoes are permitted?
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-white with white shoe laces -ribber -oxford style -white leather -no logos -only worn to clinicals -can purchase anywhere
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Stethoscopes
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-need to purchase one for the start of the physical assessment -may purchase at the MSMC campus bookstore or at any other store (no color restrictions) -need one that is reliable, transmits good sound, and is comfortable -popular brands are Littman and Prestige *supply bags purchased as MSMC student
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Nail requirements
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-fingernails must be no longer than the tip of the finger -no artificial nails -no nail polish
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Body piercing requirements
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-no visible body piercing -earrings should be small and non-dangling -wedding bands permitted -body piercing other than ears permitted if part of student's religious beliefs and otherwise consistent with safety standards
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Is a nursing student allowed to repeat a NUR or HLT course?
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yes, but only once (students will be dismissed from the nursing program if they fail twice)
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What happens if a student fails a NUR and HLT course in the same semester?
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these are two failures and the student will be dismissed from the nursing program
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Is there an extra credit policy in the nursing program?
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no
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How many years do students have from the date of matriculation as a nursing major to complete requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in nursing?
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7 years
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What does DCPE stand for?
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Dosage Calculation Proficiency Exam
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What DCPE score must all nursing students in a clinical nursing course receive?
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100%
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What happens if a student does not get a 100 on the DCPE?
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-there is a maximum of 3 chances to pass -students must withdraw from the course if failure after 3 attempts -remediation is required after the first failure in order to review and be prepared to pass the exam
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What is one major thing nurses must do throughout the day?
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wash their hands!
