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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Overview ..........................................................................................................

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, TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I .......................................................................................................................................................... 1
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
The Five (5) Dimensions of the Saint Louis University Experience .................................................................... 3
The Mission of Graduate Education at Saint Louis University........................................................................... 4
School of Nursing .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................ 5
Mission Statement ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Philosophy ......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Current Graduate Programs at the School of Nursing ...................................................................................... 8
Contacts, School of Nursing .............................................................................................................................. 9
Contacts, SLU Graduate Education.................................................................................................................... 10
School of Nursing Policies ................................................................................................................................. 11
Health Policies and Disability ....................................................................................................................... 11
Health Insurance ................................................................................................................................... 11
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities ................................................................................... 11
Tuition and Fees ........................................................................................................................................... 11
Refunds ........................................................................................................................................................ 11
Nondiscrimination Policy ............................................................................................................................. 12
Academic Integrity/Ethical Behavior............................................................................................................ 13
Saint Louis University School of Nursing Graduate Social Media Integrity Policy ....................................... 19
Intellectual Inquiry and Communication ..................................................................................................... 20
Directives for Scientific Writing ............................................................................................................ 20
Manuscripts and Posters ...................................................................................................................... 20
Dress Code ................................................................................................................................................... 21
Academic Appeal Policy ............................................................................................................................... 21
Progressions Committee Procedures.................................................................................................... 21
SECTION II ......................................................................................................................................................... 23
Program Policies - Program Outcomes.............................................................................................................. 24
Admission and Progression Policies and Procedures ........................................................................................ 26
Categories of Graduate Students ................................................................................................................. 26
Admission Policies ........................................................................................................................................ 27
Pre-requisite Courses ............................................................................................................................ 27
International Students .......................................................................................................................... 27
Transfer of Graduate Work ................................................................................................................... 27
Petition to Change Specialty ................................................................................................................. 28
Distance Learning and State Regulations.............................................................................................. 28
Academic Advising ................................................................................................................................ 28
Weekly Online Class Time Frame .......................................................................................................... 29
Student Degree Audit……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29
Program Requisites ............................................................................................................................... 29
Authorization Form........................................................................................................................ 29
Blood Borne Pathogens ................................................................................................................. 29
CPR Requirement ........................................................................................................................... 29
RN Licensure……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29
Criminal Background Check ........................................................................................................... 29
Drug Screen and Agency Requirements ........................................................................................ 30
Emergency Contact Information Verification ................................................................................ 30
Health Insurance and Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA)........................................................ 30
Health and Immunization Requirements....................................................................................... 31
Student ID Card.............................................................................................................................. 31
Progression Policies ..................................................................................................................................... 32
Registration ........................................................................................................................................... 32
Failure to Register ................................................................................................................................. 32
Adding a Course .................................................................................................................................... 32
Dropping a Course ................................................................................................................................ 32
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, Incomplete Courses .............................................................................................................................. 32
Probationary Status………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….33
Performance Standards ............................................................................................................................... 33
Grading Policies .................................................................................................................................... 33
Good Academic Standing, Academic Probation and Dismissal ..................................................... 34
Failure of Course ............................................................................................................................ 34
Repetition of Courses .................................................................................................................... 34
Time Period to Degree ................................................................................................................... 34
Petitions for Extension ................................................................................................................... 34
Leave of Absence ........................................................................................................................... 35
Annual Student Review……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..35
Curriculum ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Adult Nursing ............................................................................................................................................... 36
Family and Community Health Nursing ....................................................................................................... 36
Nursing of Children ...................................................................................................................................... 36
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing .............................................................................................................. 36
Adult/Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner .................................................................................. 36
Adult/Gerontological Primary Care Nurse Practitioner ............................................................................... 37
Family Nurse Practitioner ............................................................................................................................ 37
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner ......................................................................................................................... 37
Family Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.................................................................................. 37
Clinical Nurse Leader……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….37
Educator Option ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Post-Master’s Advanced Practice Certificate ............................................................................................... 38
Post-Master’s Required Courses ........................................................................................................... 38
Nurse Educator Certificate Courses ............................................................................................................. 39
Clinical Requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 41
Attendance................................................................................................................................................... 41
Dress Code ................................................................................................................................................... 41
Policy Regarding Clinical Time...................................................................................................................... 41
Selection of Clinical Preceptors.................................................................................................................... 42
Guidelines for Clinical Sites by Specialty ...................................................................................................... 42
Tips for Finding a Preceptor ......................................................................................................................... 44
Preceptor Selection Guidelines and Approval Process ................................................................................ 45
Electronic Clinical Log (Typhon Log)............................................................................................................. 45
Proctored Exams & Additional Costs ........................................................................................................... 47
Webcam ................................................................................................................................................ 47
TIPs for Success ..................................................................................................................................... 47
Fuze Meeting..........................................................................................................................................47
Residency (Nurse Practitioner - NURS 5900-20 (0 cr hr)) .................................................................................. 48
Computer Use and Email Access ....................................................................................................................... 48
Libraries ............................................................................................................................................................ 48
Bookstores ......................................................................................................................................................... 49
University Support Centers ............................................................................................................................... 49
Certificate Program in University Teaching Skills .............................................................................................. 49
Center for Risk Reduction.................................................................................................................................. 49
Advancement to Candidacy............................................................................................................................... 50
Graduation ........................................................................................................................................................ 51
Certification Exams ............................................................................................................................................ 51
Appendices ........................................................................................................................................................ 52
A: Course Descriptions ............................................................................................................................ 53
B: Resources for Graduate Students ....................................................................................................... 60
C: Facility Contract Request Form ........................................................................................................... 64
D: Preceptor Information Form ............................................................................................................... 66
E: Course Descriptions Form for Transfer of Credit or Certification Application…… ............................... 69
F. Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Admission………………………………………………………………………………………..71
G. Program Clinical Summary Log ........................................................................................................... 73
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